Timepieces

[oldmuthariley]

Getting this for a Xmas treat...
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[AngryScientist]

just purchased a bit of a "project" from Japan:

[Vlad Luskin]

my new clown suit of a watch that will double as a flashlight

[jim d]

my new clown suit of a watch that will double as a flashlight

Wow, great looking Seiko. Model?

Jim

[Vlad Luskin]

Jim, it's a custom mongrel from eBay (see link below). I think the seller would gladly make another like it. He has a similar watch among his other items.

Seiko 5 Brand New "Desk Dive" Watch Auto Stainless Mod 7S26 SKX007 SKX009 Parts | eBay

[AngryScientist]

ha, i just asked the same privately across the hall!

Vlad - how does that crown operate being recessed like that, how do you "grab" it?

[Vlad Luskin]

I have no idea, but will let you know when the watch arrives next week.

[Jason Musgrave]

Its not a screw-down crown, you hook it underneath with your nail and pull.

Edit: it's got a stock SKX dial but is nowhere near 200 meter resistant. Shower and light swim sure....diving not so much...

[Chad]

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Gift from the wife. Really like it, looking at multiple band options.

[WayneJ]

I only wear my Sub or GMT Master on Zulu nylon bands. Comfortable, easily changed and cleaned, and really tones down the watch. People rarely ever notice them for what they are and I like that. I don't like NATO bands (too much strap, too many rings, raises watch away from the wrist and I don't like the off-center buckle placement). I do understand the reasons behind the design, but always preferred the Zulu.

I need to correct myself here ...

I wear most of my watches on Mil-Series straps, like the ones sold here: CountyComm - Maratacâ„¢ "Mil Series" Bands

These things are inexpensive, good looking, comfortable and easy to keep clean and without all of those distracting rings on NATO and Zulu bands.

I still have the one that came on my Navy issued Benrus Type II from 1981. It has seen waters and woods from Hawaii to Libya (crossed the "line of death" several times underwater - Eff you Gadaffi) and many places in between and still sees regular duty today.

[Chad]

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Brown leather band from local watch shop. I like the options on County Comm.

[WayneJ]

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Brown leather band from local watch shop. I like the options on County Comm.

It's tough to beat the look of a nice leather strap and yours is a nice one.

[Vlad Luskin]

(My wrist hair photo below)

Jason is right. The crown has two positions -- the first is quick-set for day (I'm contemplating the French version) and date, the second is for time. The watch is quite small, which is a very good thing because I have puny wrists. The watch finally arrived yesterday. The ebay seller has another identical one on auction now.

Its not a screw-down crown, you hook it underneath with your nail and pull.

Edit: it's got a stock SKX dial but is nowhere near 200 meter resistant. Shower and light swim sure....diving not so much...

[maunahaole]

That's hot.

[Mabouya]

Gift from the wife. Really like it, looking at multiple band options.

Nice. Just before the holidays I bought myself an orange dial version of this exact watch.
I wasn't in love with the bezel but I've found that it's better in person.

[TomP]

Hi everyone,
There are some lovely watches here. I have 2 Breitlings. One is an automatic Chronomat and the other a Colt. I have a few low end watches for sport and play. I would like to get something mid range that is sporty. If any of you are thinking of selling a watch in the 1K range I would appreciate you contacting me. My email is tpolitzer@msn.com
Thanks,
Tom

[FSonicSmith]

I just bought one of these. The pics are not of my wrist, but the watch is the same. Nomos Tangomat.


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[arcadian]

Omega Seamaster with the hood up.

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[TMB]

Anyone know anything about these??

SEIKO Automatic SARB017 – seiyajapan.com

I like the size ...

[Jason Musgrave]

Anyone know anything about these??

SEIKO Automatic SARB017 – seiyajapan.com

I like the size ...

The Alpinists are nice watches. Think of them as a step above something like an SKX. 6R15 power under the hood which I'm a big fan of and a sapphire crystal...which not even a MM300 has. Seiya has an excellent reputation and is THE source for new hard to find JDM models. That said they don't give any deals and iffins it were me I'd keep my eyes open for a used one...but that's me - ymmv ;-)

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Edit: Don't misunderstand my dig at the MM300 lacking a sapphire as saying the Alpinists are on on the same level...they aren't!