The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[Chris]

Die to some late night drinking and eBay browsing, I now have a new watch. It's a pretty faithful remake of a model from 1970-71 that I've liked for years, however, the originals tend to be in poor condition and far more than I'm willing to pay.  I've already ordered a replacement NATO, as this silicone strap is cool looking, but not especially comfortable.

[MastersOfDeath]

New to me, SRP655.

[mclaincausey]

Nice!

And the world clearly needs more indigo flannels.

[DougNg]

@Chris:

Die to some late night drinking and eBay browsing, I now have a new watch. It's a pretty faithful remake of a model from 1970-71 that I've liked for years, however, the originals tend to be in poor condition and far more than I'm willing to pay.  I've already ordered a replacement NATO, as this silicone strap is cool looking, but not especially comfortable.

Is that the one that’s referred to as the surfboard?

[Anesthetist]

Pretty sure it is. Def a cool little number.

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[Chris]

Yep, that's the one.

The originals (there were a couple of regular three handers in addition to the surfboard chrono) were rated to a depth of 666 feet, so they were also called Devil Divers.  I think Bulova missed out by not doing the same with the reissue and putting the 666 on the dial.

[Bfd70]

Anyone ID this model?

[ijpx]

@Bfd70:

Anyone ID this model?

Japanese watch retailer, TicTac 35th anniversary edition.

https://www.tictac-web.com/sp/newproducts/detail/?nid=545

[Giles]

That's a nice looking watch…

[the246guy]

Have been a mechanical watch admirer / collector for quite some time! The NOMOS Tangente is my every day wear both in formal & casual setting!

[Bfd70]

Thanks @ijpx
Not too bad of a price point…. i think. Not positive of course since i can’t read the description.

[ijpx]

@Bfd70:

Thanks @ijpx
Not too bad of a price point…. i think. Not positive of course since i can’t read the description.

Model reference is SZSB006
Do a google search and you’ll find more info.

[Bfd70]

Cool thanks. Any chance you have first hand experience?
I think the worn and wound review suggests niceto look at but funtionally perhaps a little over priced.

[GC]

Here’s my SBDC063 with blue bezel mated to a pigeon tree whiskey shell cordovan strap. It’s a lovely timepiece that I’ve worn almost daily since it arrived. The blue bezel is not done justice here, but looks swell tucked under an indigo shirt.

[Stuart.T]

My new 40mm Hamilton field Khaki arrived today. Got 20% off RRP from an authorised online dealer. Colour and placement of the date window aren't for everyone. I'm swapping the strap out for a Tanner Goods pass through strap, ordered today at another super discount.

[Giles]

Date window is where it should be IMO…...

[Stuart.T]

@Giles if you look closely, the date window slightly pushes the 3 numeral out of line with the rest of the numerals. Some watches completely remove the numeral altogether, some align it.

Lots of reviewers aren't a fan of the placement, it doesn't worry me too much as there are more positives to negatives to this watch imo.

[Eisenherz]

Here the date window where it not should be, but I am very very pleased with that stunning watch:

Seiko sbex003
Dramatically over dimensioned but unexpected comfortable



Runs +5sec per day but completely independent of position…

[Stuart.T]

@Eisenherz that is a solid looking watch. Beautiful.

I swapped out my standard Hamilton nubuck strap for a Tanner Goods single pass through. I think it looks very much better. Really happy with it.

[Eisenherz]

Thanks @Stuart.T . You Hamilton is a very classical watch. With an quite robust ETA movement.
Nice!