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HDMI

emo72 wrote: »

It's a sumo. I can't see the images, but I know it's what he ordered. FIRST DIBS!

Sorry. I may be getting confused which one you are looking at. The sumo is the green one. Bloody images aren't showing for me on mobile.

Not sure why you can't see them.

Imgur seems to be going the same way as photobucket and has already stopped third party hosting on watchuseek. Given the amount of traffic going through the sales section on watch forums the photo hosting crowds want a piece of the pie. Possibly one reason is Verticalscope hoovering up forums and making a ton on ad revenue.

OmegaGene

HDMI the pic is there I’m not sure why the other user can’t see them

emo72

OmegaGene wrote: »

HDMI the pic is there I’m not sure why the other user can’t see them

i can see them on my laptop and not on mobile.

Frankie5Angels

emo72 wrote: »

It's a sumo. I can't see the images, but I know it's what he ordered. FIRST DIBS!

Sorry. I may be getting confused which one you are looking at. The sumo is the green one. Bloody images aren't showing for me on mobile.

Thanks, knew the green was a sumo. Lovely watch also!

Ionised

New arrival.

Seiko Presage "Espresso Martini" SSA345J1

Just need to find the 'Starlight' version for a reasonable price now.

2shea

shutup wrote: »

Anyone else think those two are considerably nicer than any Rolex diver?

I'd have to agree with you. I own a Rolex now so I can say it haha . But I love my Seiko Sumo, Samurai and Turtles and I actually wear them into the Sea and pool, I doubt I'd be doing that with a 7k Rolex Sub or even an Omega seamaster 300 for that matter thats why I love the Seikos as a real diver/tool/dressy dive watch.

2shea

Here a picture of my 39mm explorer 214270 and my Seiko SARB035 just to compare sizes and looks side by side. Sarb is 38.5mm and Explorer is 39mm.

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Still love that Sarb as much if not a little more then the explorer, the design and size is just perfect!

Cienciano

Ionised wrote: »

New arrival.

Seiko Presage "Espresso Martini" SSA345J1

Just need to find the 'Starlight' version for a reasonable price now.

I never noticed a power reserve on them. They're a beautiful watch, definitely on the list.

Deep Thought

Frankie5Angels wrote: »

emo72 wrote: »

It's a sumo. I can't see the images, but I know it's what he ordered. FIRST DIBS!

Sorry. I may be getting confused which one you are looking at. The sumo is the green one. Bloody images aren't showing for me on mobile.

Thanks, knew the green was a sumo. Lovely watch also!

I would love that Green Sumo

2shea

Deep Thought wrote: »

I would love that Green Sumo

The green Sumo is a very cool piece what would that green dial go with?

The "blumo" (blue dialed and blue bezel) and the pepsi bezel sumo are real nice sporty feeling watches perfect for summer and holidays.

Love wearing my pepsi bezeled watches on holiday and during the summer am I the only one that thinks this?

*pictures are not mine*

Keyzer

I'd give both testicles for a Rolex Sub Mariner - sadly, my wife would have me assassinated if I ever did. Buy the watch that is, not donate my balls.

aaakev

Keyzer wrote: »

I'd give both testicles for a Rolex Sub Mariner - sadly, my wife would have me assassinated if I ever did. Buy the watch that is, not donate my balls.

Telling her would be your first mistake!

A few years ago when i bought a new gun, i made every attempt not to hide it from the wife just didn't tell her i spent a few grand and got ANOTHER ONE! Took her 6 months or so to realise and by the time she asked i said yeah sure iv had it ages, you've seen it tons of times!

My point is, unless she is into watches, she probably wont notice! (Until people start commenting on your new rolex)

I say live dangerously and go for it, you deserve it....

aaakev

So glad i got the blue face on this, was a top up between the blue and black when i was buying it. Love the way the blue looks when the different light hits it

HDMI

Day out at the very aptly named Emerald Isle.

Loving this SBDC053

saccades

That is a lovely dial for modding, missed that.

I've been using blue Stargate dials but they are day and date.

Do you know the bezel diameter?

Very nice watch.

HDMI

saccades wrote: »

That is a lovely dial for modding, missed that.

I've been using blue Stargate dials but they are day and date.

Do you know the bezel diameter?

Very nice watch.

Thank you.

I was going to add another blue Sumo but this thing is really nice. The 20mm lugs make it very wearable, case is 42.5 and the bezel the same. Not sure of the inner diameter but yobokies has lumed inserts that fit the watch so I'm guessing it's pretty standard Seiko

cnocbui

Inspired by the thread about the old Rolex find, here is the old Tudor I have lying around and mentioned:



If anyone knows any details about it, I would be interested to hear them as I am very ignorant about movements and watches.

Homer

**Paging Wibbs** Customer query in aisle 2

Wibbs

TBH I've no clue. I've not seen a Tudor "tank" rectangular cased example before. The name of the Kenyan retailer adds interest and must have a backstory. Can't imagine it spent to much time in Africa as that kinda climate plays havoc with dials. Very nice piece though.

IrishPlayer

Got an update today from Richard Askham on the service of my Bell Matic.The Movement has been fully serviced with no issues and the case and bracelet cleaned and the crystal polished.The only thing needed was new caseback and alarm pusher gaskets.It is currently on a test winder and hopefully it will be ready late next week.Really looking forward to having it back.

saccades

I'm envious, he sent you the full strip down pictures.

Watch looks great! Richard did an ace job on mine.

I like to set the alarm to 1645 when I wear it at work, the noise is delightful (only way to describe it) and ace way to get a heads up on the time when I'm busy (I work way too many hours at work getting my head stuck into stuff), not allowed phones so hard to get an alarm

mad m

@Irishplayer.

Beaut of a time piece.

blue5000

Homer wrote: »

**Paging Wibbs** Customer query in aisle 2

I had to scroll back up cos I thought Wibbs had posted the tank pics:o

shutup

What do ya think?
I’m delighted with my Enoksen anyway.

Deep Thought

cnocbui wrote: »

Inspired by the thread about the old Rolex find, here is the old Tudor I have lying around and mentioned:


If anyone knows any details about it, I would be interested to hear them as I am very ignorant about movements and watches.

Wibbs wrote: »

TBH I've no clue. I've not seen a Tudor "tank" rectangular cased example before. The name of the Kenyan retailer adds interest and must have a backstory. Can't imagine it spent to much time in Africa as that kinda climate plays havoc with dials. Very nice piece though.

Saw this..

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/dobbies-ltd-nairobi-1484250.html

cnocbui

Deep Thought wrote: »

Saw this..

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/dobbies-ltd-nairobi-1484250.html

Thanks, I had already seen that. I think it most likely my father bought the watch in Dobbies at some point.

crusha101

First post here, been admiring the watches here for a while and would love to start my own decent collection in the near future.

A friend of the family was working in a factory producing this watch and it didn't pass a quality test so was deemed a reject, anyway he brought about four watches home as a gift (all rejects) this watch made its way to my mam whos friend owned a jewelers and was able to fix whatever the problem was. Don't know what they go for but was delighted that i got this for free. Been wearing it everyday for about four years now.

wersal gummage

I've an Omega De Ville, black face and black strap (424.13.40.20.01.001).


Strap isn't the most comfortable for me, I've had it a year from new now and time to replace the strap. Leaning towards a hirsch voyager alligator strap with a deployment buckle. Almost certainly will get a black one..... Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for anything else? Would a green or burgundy possibly work with the black face on the watch??? Thanks!

blue5000

wersal gummage wrote: »

I've an Omega De Ville, black face and black strap (424.13.40.20.01.001).


Strap isn't the most comfortable for me, I've had it a year from new now and time to replace the strap. Leaning towards a hirsch voyager alligator strap with a deployment buckle. Almost certainly will get a black one..... Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for anything else? Would a green or burgundy possibly work with the black face on the watch??? Thanks!

Perhaps something from Hirsch with red stitching to brighten up the black?

https://www.laboiteamontres.com/en/hirsch-bracelets-20mm/60-watchstrap-hirsch-carbon-black-20mm.html

2shea

My has been leaning towards sub 40mm watches of late, but this Seiko Sumo at 45mm looks and feels great on the wrist.

2shea

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A bit of Explorer Lume

2shea

Side by side of my Explorer 214270 mark II and Sarb035 off the wrist this time.

Mitch Buchannon

2shea wrote: »

A bit of Explorer Lume

I got to get myself an explorer. They look fantastic. I especially like the latest version. It would go well in the stable with my Polar Explorer II.

2shea

Mitch Buchannon wrote: »

I got to get myself an explorer. They look fantastic. I especially like the latest version. It would go well in the stable with my Polar Explorer II.

It sure would, that would be a great two piece collection. I want to add a 36mm OP or Tudor black bay 36mm next. Tudor is €1500-€2000. The OP would be atleast €4500 So I'm leaning towards the Tudor. I think for me, one Rolex is enough in the collection. Don't think I could spend north or 5k on a watch again.

A+-Guru

My latest addition, 39mm OP Rhodium

OmegaGene

Very nice a+ guru

2shea

Nice guru

HDMI

Life's hard only 83 degrees today at the beach, real feel is a rocking 90 :cool:

ghostchant

Got married last month and decided to mark the occasion on honeymoon with this (Black Bay 36).

Decided on leather as this is to compliment my Aqua Terra which is always on bracelet, and was able to put the difference towards a hilariously expensive dinner at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo.



(on my phone so can't resize/rotate the pics, will leave as attachments)

Faith+1

Like the look of Tudor watches but the case size seem to be huge on most models

ghostchant

Faith+1 wrote: »

Like the look of Tudor watches but the case size seem to be huge on most models

I have small wrists so not a big fan of large case sizes. The BB 36 is 36mm however. 36-39mm seems to be the sweet spot for me.

fulladapipes

The lume on the Oyster Perpetual isn't too bad at all. This is just from indoor lighting.

fulladapipes

And another lame shot from a minute outside.

fulladapipes

Obviously I've some time on my hands this week...I changed the strap on the OP 114300 to the leather one I have on standby. I've not seen this done anywhere yet for the new model (black and white versions) of the OP. [I tried to copy those stock hands in pocket watch shots, but it's harder than you'd think on your own...] I'm liking this watch a lot.

Ionised

Jazzed up my 007 with a new bezel and insert.

Homer

Picked up something a little different. Portuguese brand Prometheus, founded in 2008 and specialising in divers watches with minimum rating of 300m.

This is their Piranha model with a 500m rating, the respected Miyota 9105 (hacking, hand wind, etc) movement. Case is just on my limit at 44mm but wears smaller I think.

Lume strong enough to use as a flashlight

Have a couple of nice straps to go with it to give me more versatility.

shutup

Lovely watch. Interested in the brand but their website is very poor.

vandriver

shutup wrote: »

Lovely watch. Interested in the brand but their website is very poor.

It has the feel of one of those fake stores you accidentally click on through a Facebook ad.

Homer

Thankfully their watches are a lot better built than their website.

2shea

fulladapipes wrote: »

Obviously I've some time on my hands this week...I changed the strap on the OP 114300 to the leather one I have on standby. I've not seen this done anywhere yet for the new model (black and white versions) of the OP. [I tried to copy those stock hands in pocket watch shots, but it's harder than you'd think on your own...] I'm liking this watch a lot.

Did you consider the 36mm OP in black when you were buying?