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Lorddrakul

I dunno, it's not that hard and the 2416B movement is robust enough to deal with the manual date setting method.

I've never found it a problem.

It would rive me nuts not to have the right date on it.

EasyG

hitemfrank wrote: »

It's actually l a Komandirskie 030787 in case you're wanting some research...

Edited, thanks.

TheRepentent

Lorddrakul wrote: »

It would rive me nuts not to have the right date on it.

Same here:D

Oafley Jones

Like C0N0R, opted for a bi-metal diver for my first auto. Had been looking at the tudor for some time as well.

eljono

Very tasty Seamaster, well wear! Love the TT Black Bay too, had been considering one for a while, but just a little too large for my wrist.

TheRepentent

The more seamasters I see , the more I want one.

C0N0R

Very nice! It was one of the ones I tried on too. Can’t wait to try the bb with the rubber. The other one I was going to look at was the Breitling Superocean Heritage 2, but never got that far!

Cienciano

EasyG wrote: »

Ah I didn't know that was a thing with them. Thought it was just an odd one I got.

It's still a very nice vostok. It's not a big problem, can be slightly annoying if you need to go through 30 days

EasyG

Cienciano wrote: »

It's still a very nice vostok. It's not a big problem, can be slightly annoying if you need to go through 30 days

Cheers yeah, Im very happy with it.
I know it would drive alot mad round here, but I'm not even going to bother with the date.
Once it tells me the time, then I'm good
The watch is worn on rotation with a couple of others that I'm loving at the moment.
It would be too much of a pain in the balls to be trying to accurately adjust the date two or three times a week.

For me, Vostoks are like gshocks...
every collection should have at least one

SmartinMartin

EasyG wrote: »

For me, Vostoks are like gshocks...
every collection should have at least five

Fixed that for ya.

eljono

EasyG wrote: »

For me, Vostoks are like gshocks...
every collection should have at least one

I agree with you on the G-Shock, in fact I have one being shipped right now to replace my last one which went missing on last holiday.

But I don't get the big draw towards Vostoks. Now in fairness I've never held one or seen one in the flesh. In fact I had never heard of them 'til I found this forum! However that date setting function would drive me up the wall, I have to have date on my watches and it has to be set accurately.

Interested to understand what is so appealing about them to so many. Is it the design, the engineering, the Russian-link?

unkel

Mega cheap (bought my Amphibia brand new for EUR62 including shipping iirc), properly working automatic dive watch that's near indestructible because of the construction of the glass dome. It is said you can drive a truck over it, no bother. Tough as old boots. Also funky design and sure, the Russian link. What's not to like?



Was too small on my wrist so I let it go. Must look into getting one of the newer bigger models.

Wibbs

For me anyway it would be the design(the plainer dial examples), the hardiness(they're the Tonka trucks of mechanical watches), the history and the unique approach to water resistance in the Amphibia models, they can also return remarkably accurate timekeeping, and all at very keen prices.

eljono

unkel wrote: »

Mega cheap (bought my Amphibia brand new for EUR62 including shipping iirc), properly working automatic dive watch that's near indestructible because of the construction of the glass dome. It is said you can drive a truck over it, no bother. Tough as old boots.

Wibbs wrote: »

For me anyway it would be the design(the plainer dial examples), the hardiness(they're the Tonka trucks of mechanical watches), the history and the unique approach to water resistance in the Amphibia models, they can also return remarkably accurate timekeeping, and all at very keen prices.

Ok, I had no idea they were that cheap, that price alone unkel is enough justification.

The hardiness factor is also appealing. Still very impressed by that price point though, that's serious value for an auto, especially so if they're well built and accurate.

Thanks for the early morning education!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

My new speedmaster got its new strap and deployant. I think a strap suits this watch very well, that and I really dont need another metal bracelet watch.

893bet

Brown always looks good on a speedmaster.

Where you get deployant? Hopefully not new from AD as they are €€€.

I have 3 or 4 I bought second hand for around 150 each.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

893bet wrote: »

Brown always looks good on a speedmaster.

Where you get deployant? Hopefully not new from AD as they are €€€.

I have 3 or 4 I bought second hand for around 150 each.

Now will not pay dealer prices on strap and buckles. Got used on ebay...strap is a non omega one. Have the origional used strap that came with the deployant its a dark textured leather...but I have a thing about used straps they are gross.

micks_address

Julian Nice Tattoo wrote: »

Now will not pay dealer prices on strap and buckles. Got used on ebay...strap is a non omega one. Have the origional used strap that came with the deployant its a dark textured leather...but I have a thing about used straps they are gross.

You should have paid that 3700 on adverts

893bet

micks_address wrote: »

You should have paid that 3700 on adverts

He is down to 3600 and getting annoyed at the lack of interest. May he take another 6-800 off and he might sell.

893bet

Julian Nice Tattoo wrote: »

Now will not pay dealer prices on strap and buckles. Got used on ebay...strap is a non omega one. Have the origional used strap that came with the deployant its a dark textured leather...but I have a thing about used straps they are gross.

Good stuff. There would be no change from 600 for the strap and deployant from an AD.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

micks_address wrote: »

You should have paid that 3700 on adverts

Jesus that guy is a dose, comments every day that its still available, drops the price in little increments. He just is not willing to accept the depreciation even though he sold one the same last year for 2800. Watches are not cars the year they were bought doesnt matter only model and condition. A 2019 10/10 one is the same price as a 2018 10/10 one.

He needs to be very patient if he wants to sell a specialist watch like that for above top dollar in the small Irish market.

micks_address

Julian Nice Tattoo wrote: »

Jesus that guy is a dose, comments every day that its still available, drops the price in little increments. He just is not willing to accept the depreciation even though he sold one the same last year for 2800. Watches are not cars the year they were bought doesnt matter only model and condition. A 2019 10/10 one is the same price as a 2018 10/10 one.

He needs to be very patient if he wants to sell a specialist watch like that for above top dollar in the small Irish market.

Yep had someone offer 3600 and wouldn't budge..bit nuts

tricky D

Like watches but never got round to any thing more than functional ones. Usually one at a time with Casio 248? being a rock (sailing) on and off over decades. I rediscovered it recently and it works fine but looks beaten up. Until today I had my late Da's watch which a nice and simple Glycine.

So, on the spur of the moment picked this up at the local jeweler. Comments for a noob in this forum welcome....

Eoin

This denim strap arrived a few weeks ago from Martu straps, but only got around to fitting it now.

tobdom

Arrived this morning with someone visiting home from NY, who I had it delivered to.... Hamilton Khaki Field automatic, 38mm (H70455733)

Very happy man!!

Frankie5Angels

God bless your patience, Eoin - I got two new straps delivered to work there a week ago and wore two watches in to fit them straight away! The denim looks great.

Two incoming next week, not game changers by any means but firsts for me

C0N0R

Got the bb on the Everest rubber strap today, love it, extremely happy. Thanks for the recommendations, not cheap but very happy with it.

stuchyg

My mini me with his mini pepsi

3wayswitch

Long time lurker, first time poster in this thread. I have some far more expensive watches but I'm absolutely LOVING this Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (aka the Casioak). Just got a new bezel for it today to stealth it out a bit

SmartinMartin

Past. To. Brilliant.

stuchyg

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Past. To. Brilliant.

Yea, it doesn't help that whenever you ask him the time he says it's 7 and 3 but eventually will be good. 12 quid in Argos.

He also wears my F91 whenever I wear a g shock

Alanstrainor

3wayswitch wrote: »

Long time lurker, first time poster in this thread. I have some far more expensive watches but I'm absolutely LOVING this Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (aka the Casioak). Just got a new bezel for it today to stealth it out a bit

That is brilliant, I think the all black GA-2100 is too dark, but also didn't like the white text on your one. That is perfection.

3wayswitch

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That is brilliant, I think the all black GA-2100 is too dark, but also didn't like the white text on your one. That is perfection.

Thanks man, I'm super happy with how it came out. I can definitely see this watch becoming my daily beater now.

Homer

Another seiko for the collection.. This is the turtle Save the Ocean version.

Have ordered some different colour Barton bands (pictured below) for it for the summer to give it a few different looks.

Standard turtle specs inside with a custom bezel and dial..

Blanchy90

I definitely need a turtle for my collection, the save the ocean dial is beautiful

Frankie5Angels

First G-Shocks! My, but I am chuffed with myself/them.

I thought of going for the yellow GA-2000 as the hands were different to all other models (except blue, wasn't available), but figured it would be too loud for me. Don't regret it, the navy is perfect and will do as a casual watch. Size wise, it's supposed to be 52mm, but it wears much much smaller.

The GBD will do me as a digital chrono for matches and stuff, though i feel the step counter may be little more than a gimmick.

Both extremely comfortable, wouldn't feel them at all on the wrist.

All for under €150. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but I'm really not bothered! :pac:

Cyclingtourist

1997 Irony

fulladapipes

Some time last year I started noticing the classic two-tone Rolex Datejust (ref.16233). Although there's a few of them in jewellery shop windows, I've never seen anyone wearing one. They're expensive enough online, but I managed to find a decent one from 1995 in good condition with papers and box for about €1,000 cheaper than online or Dublin high street shops. The bracelet was slightly rattley - as is apparently normal with these watches - but a new pair of springboard has taken care of most of that.

Anyway, here it is on the flesh, if not in it. I'm pretty pleased with it. I've worn it pretty much every day for the last two months. (The one in American Psycho has a tapestry dial in case you're wondering.

unkel

Eoin wrote: »

This denim strap arrived a few weeks ago from Martu straps, but only got around to fitting it now.[/IMG]

Damn Eoin, now you've installed some Panerai want in me

dakar

Homer wrote: »

Another seiko for the collection.. This is the turtle Save the Ocean version.

That’s lovely.

I’m in Lanzarote at the moment and the hotel jeweller has a Save the Ocean Samurai at a very decent price. I’m leaving in the morning. So tempted...

Lovely photos Fulladapipes

EasyG

dakar wrote: »

That’s lovely.

I’m in Lanzarote at the moment and the hotel jeweller has a Save the Ocean Samurai at a very decent price. I’m leaving in the morning. So tempted...

Get it or regret it...

Bus Boy

Thats a lovely piece @fulladapipes. Timeless, literally.

TheRepentent

dakar wrote: »

That’s lovely.

I’m in Lanzarote at the moment and the hotel jeweller has a Save the Ocean Samurai at a very decent price. I’m leaving in the morning. So tempted...

Oh I'm going (hopefully) at the end of March..somight keep an eye out for any deals

Cyrus

unkel wrote: »

Damn Eoin, now you've installed some Panerai want in me

Can't beat a pam if you can pull one off and the best thing is the entry ones are the best !

Homer

Cyrus wrote: »

Can't beat a pam if you can pull one off and the best thing is the entry ones are the best !

Yep, couldn’t agree more. Both my PAM000 and PAM560 were IMO nicer than a lot of the higher priced models. Although I do prefer simple dials and clean lines. And if I’m not mistaken I bought my first Panerai from your good self many moons ago!

dakar

Yis are a shower of enablers...

fulladapipes

It’s a bit of a risky purchase - 36mm two tones are hit and miss - but I have to say I really like it. It’s not too small. My other watch is an Omega Seamaster 600 so totally different to this, but I like the contrast between the two.

Bus Boy wrote: »

Thats a lovely piece @fulladapipes. Timeless, literally.

2shea

fulladapipes wrote: »

Some time last year I started noticing the classic two-tone Rolex Datejust (ref.16233). Although there's a few of them in jewellery shop windows, I've never seen anyone wearing one. They're expensive enough online, but I managed to find a decent one from 1995 in good condition with papers and box for about €1,000 cheaper than online or Dublin high street shops. The bracelet was slightly rattley - as is apparently normal with these watches - but a new pair of springboard has taken care of most of that.

Anyway, here it is on the flesh, if not in it. I'm pretty pleased with it. I've worn it pretty much every day for the last two months. (The one in American Psycho has a tapestry dial in case you're wondering.

[g]

Very nice, a two tone is something I have always thought about. Ball park what kind of money are these watches selling for?

Cyrus

Homer wrote: »

Yep, couldn’t agree more. Both my PAM000 and PAM560 were IMO nicer than a lot of the higher priced models. Although I do prefer simple dials and clean lines. And if I’m not mistaken I bought my first Panerai from your good self many moons ago!

Yep I remember that