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CarltonBrowne

merc3ps wrote: »

Those two are absolutely bonkers; well done!

merc3ps

merc3ps wrote: »

Thank you for that valuable information!

I tested the alarm and it was not working.
Turned the caseback around and all is 100% now
That's probably the reason it was disposed of!

Thanks again!

arybvtcw0eolkf

Ok, forgive the quality of the photos - one is over twenty years old and the other is taken with a camera phone..

First shows me wearing my Casio G-Shock DW5700 in Lebanon way back in 1988..forgive the hair cut, it actually looked good back in '88 :P



This one show's a Citizen Eco-Drive, but the Casio front & centre is my original G-Shock shown in the first photo - still on its original strap and batteries!.. Going to replace the strap with a Nato strap shortly..


And the other G-Shock is a G300ML-A1 which I got last week.

Sorry for the long post, just thought I'd throw in some history with the G-Shock DW5700.

Both myself and the old G-Shock are still serving!.

Wibbs

Great pics. Great group shot with a camera phone too. We'll ignore the apparently ginger hair and just say it was a trick of the Lebanese light.... You can't beat the g shock when it comes to sheer ruggedness. No wonder it's the watch of choice of a helluva lot of military guys out there.

I can say from personal experience that some of the more recent "military spec" issued watches are not so hot in that regard. The US ones anyway. I've read the contract specs and the tests they have to undergo and still I was very underwhelmed. I've had brand new marathons and stocker and yale issued ones and both failed in under a year. The crown came clean off the latter and one of the hands fell off the former and then the quartz movement gave up the ghost. And I'm hardly putting them through the mill. I used to wear them fishing.

Lord alone knows how long they'd last if I was firing a weapon wearing one. I do know a chap with a military background who told me of a time on the range when an officer bloke showed up showing off his new heavy duty Rolex. Lots of ooohs and ahhhs from everyone. He fired off a few clips from some automatic weapon(which type escapes me) and when finished found the hands had detached and were swimming around under the glass. Needless to say he took some stick for that, though fair play he saw the funny side himself.

m4r10

If anybody was doubting the G-Shock durability, click on this page and convince yourself.

I don't own a G-Shock mysely, but a Pro Trek, which is close enough in durability terms.





My wife owns a Baby-G, the white and blue one, and she couldn't be more happier with it as she is very hard on the watches but this one is still in one piece , while the black one I gave it to my nephew:

ninja 12

peasant wrote: »

That would most likely make it a Komandirskie (handwind).
Check out watchuseek, they've got a whole forum for Russian watches and there's lots of info about Vostok Amphibias and Komandirskies

Hi Peasant ,

I found a link with a little info , http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/rodin/490/mili-wa.htm

Here's my watch -

The description on that site says -
"This is a new model, made since 1993 with the image of the Russian double-headed eagle and a Kosakm the inscription "Esaulskie" is a rank in the Kosak Army."

I'll do some more digging around and see what else I can find out.

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EDIT -
I found an ebay auction with good pics , although my caseback is slightly different .
http://cgi.ebay.fr/SOVIET-VOSTOK-KOMANDIRSKIE-MILITARY-WATCH-ESAULSKIE-/360368025702

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A Breitling Headwind is my daily wearer , the pics below are not mine , I don't have any decent ones I've taken myself .

kaizersoze

Old......


New......

peasant

Slim Jim has arrived:



What a cracker of a watch!

Unfortunately, it also has a crack in the crystal :mad: so words with the seller must be had




EDIT:
The seller has just given me a partial refund ...happy camper now.
Now to find that replacement crystal.


Edit no 2 ...trying to do this dial some photographic justice


with a new, crack and smudge free crystal this should be just brilliant ...in the true sense of the word.

Edit no 3
to include a picture of the movement. At one time, the slimmest movement ...in the world. (2.6 mm thick)

peasant

...and the next new arrival ...the Raketa "Domino"




What a lovely, clean and contemporary design. Looks more like a Swatch than something designed and made in the early nineties, on the deathbed of the Soviet Union.

The day indicator (the red dot) that moves from 1 to 7 is just fun!

Currently on a grey Nato strap which I find suits it pretty well. Might try to find something similar, less NATO perhaps.


For the techies:
Raketa handwind movement 2628 h with a quick date-set by pulling the crown fully out.

Bullseye1

Cyrus wrote: »

Two new arrivals to share!

Ive bought the tag to be an every day suit watch, a brief it fulfills very well being nice and slim, currently its on an oem rally with deployant but ive a few brown straps to try!

the gmt2c is my first rolly and a 30th pressie from my lovely wife, its a keeper!

Cyrus what can you tell me about that Twin Time? Looks fantastic.

Cyrus

alas it is gone now what would you like to know?

they are a lovely watch, 39mm in diameter but wear nicely, perfect work watch imo

Bullseye1

I had not come across this model before. I did a quick search on it and see it comes in a number of colours. Just a very nice simple design.

BTW that Sub looks fantastic too. I am leaning on that watch for my 40th (wife paying:D). I've gone from Carerra Day & Date, to Monaco Calibre 12, to Monaco LS and now on the Sub. Decisions decisions. Since I already own two Tags already the Sub is looking more likely although I would also love the IWC Portugese.

peasant

I've just realised that I've never properly introduced the watch that started it all ...my Orient:




It is a very well made watch (especially when you consider its price!) with a beautifully textured dial, rich in detail. Nice, classical shape with domed mineral crystal and a power reserve complication !

It started it all in two ways ...it was my first new watch in a long time (hadn't worn a watch at all for years) and my first mechanical watch that I can remember (I think I had something windy-uppy as kid?)

But it also is a very Japanese watch. It has everything you could want ...and more ...considering its price. It is well made, it works flawlessly. But somehow it is a bit like a Toyota Coralla ...it lacks charm

So, I blame this beautiful but cold Orient for all the subsequent watches that I've bought

Bullseye1

That's a beauty P. I'd love to see that on a leather strap.

peasant

Bullseye1 wrote: »

That's a beauty P. I'd love to see that on a leather strap.

Someday perhaps ...I quite like bracelets from a how they wear point of view and this one isn't half bad.

Cyrus

Bullseye1 wrote: »

I had not come across this model before. I did a quick search on it and see it comes in a number of colours. Just a very nice simple design.

BTW that Sub looks fantastic too. I am leaning on that watch for my 40th (wife paying:D). I've gone from Carerra Day & Date, to Monaco Calibre 12, to Monaco LS and now on the Sub. Decisions decisions. Since I already own two Tags already the Sub is looking more likely although I would also love the IWC Portugese.

yep it was the wv2116 i think i had.

Thats not a sub its the GMT2 with ceramic bezel, altho the new ceramic bezelled sub is not dissimilar.

I have an iwc portuguese too, it seems we share similar taste

Bullseye1

I'd love to see a picture if you get a chance. Your earlier pictures seem to have been removed.

Cyrus

pics arent wonderful sorry!

Bullseye1

Such a beautifully understated design. Just love the blue hands. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Did you pick this up locally? Isn't Sheerans the only store selling these here in Ireland?

Cyrus

yep sheerans are the only irish AD, i actually bought mine through watchfinder.co.uk (who sourced me a brand new one from a german AD).

i got a 18% discount and the sterling rate was favourable at the time

Bullseye1

Wow that site has some pretty sweet pre owned watches.

Cyrus

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Wow that site has some pretty sweet pre owned watches.

they do indeed, also good for a little discount

if you are interested in anything from them let me know, ive had pretty good experiences and they do return if you arent happy, but sometimes they refinish watches themselves and it isnt to the same standard as manufacturer, esp on brushed finishes

m4r10

I was window shopping last week and ended near Sheeran, the Portughese line si simply awsome, especially the blue hand one as yours (no chrono)! I can only dream that some day...

Bullseye1

Look at this beautiful JLC.
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Jaeger-Le-Coultre/Master-Geographic-Watches/142.8.92-c15059-watch.aspx

Cyrus

m4r10 wrote: »

I was window shopping last week and ended near Sheeran, the Portughese line si simply awsome, especially the blue hand one as yours (no chrono)! I can only dream that some day...

yeah the 7 day version is a beauty, its very big tho, little too big for me

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Look at this beautiful JLC.
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Jaeger-Le-Coultre/Master-Geographic-Watches/142.8.92-c15059-watch.aspx

stunner, id love a jlc some day

m4r10

Cyrus wrote: »

yeah the 7 day version is a beauty, its very big tho, little too big for me

C'mon, it's only 1.4 mm the difference between them! But then again, it looked WAY bigger on the display than the size suggests. I almost feared that will be too big for me as well when I'll buy one, then I was awoken by the price tag and the wife, who was in a hurry :rolleyes:!

ronnie3585

Cyrus wrote: »

pics arent wonderful sorry!

That is exquisite. Absolutely beautiful.

It looks so much better with the blue hands rather than the gold.

Well wear.

Bullseye1

There is a significant price difference between the regular Chrono and the 7 day. I haven't read up on the 7day as I actually prefer the 3-9 o'clock locations, is the movement so much more exceptional?

m4r10

The movement alone is stunning, but I'd say the 7 day reserve complication accounts for the price difference. Almost all watch companies can put together a chrono, but not many a 7 day power reserve!

Jen000

just found this thread iv a rolex dd president

Reloc8

Jen000 wrote: »

just found this thread iv a rolex dd president

Great, a picture of it would be lovely.

Shane732

Sorry about the bad quality pictures. This is my Rado.....

peasant

That's ceramic, right?

How's that working for you?

Shane732

peasant wrote: »

That's ceramic, right?

How's that working for you?

It certainly is....

I must say I'm a big fan of it.

I'm actually looking for a new watch at the moment - any suggestions on a nice young watch, something contemporary......

Homer

So, I have been away in the states for the last week or so and picked up two more TX models since they have stopped production as I mentioned recently, whilst I was over there, both around $150. Also came home to find two attempted deliveries from the postman. One from Getat (the Parnis power reserve) and also a Pilot style Sottomarino Italia from precision watches, both under $100

Sorry about the crappy phone pics!! Will post some decent ones later in the week..

World Time Automatic


Flyback Chrono, second time zone


Parnis Power Reserve


Sottomarino Italia Pilot


All together now...

Bullseye1

The Sottomarino Italia Pilot looks very nice. Any info on it?

Reloc8

Shane732 wrote: »

It certainly is....

I must say I'm a big fan of it.

I'm actually looking for a new watch at the moment - any suggestions on a nice young watch, something contemporary......

Hey Shane,

What are you thinking of spending roughly ?

What sort of style are you thinking (dressy, sporty, complicated/simply dial) ?

merc3ps

Just bought this for a laugh!

Southern Pacific Daylight... the most beautiful train in the world.

Homer

Bullseye1 wrote: »

The Sottomarino Italia Pilot looks very nice. Any info on it?

Here is a link to the ebay site where I got it ...

http://cgi.ebay.ie/100-Meter-Chronograph-Pilot-Watch-Sottomarino-Italia-/190555633581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7217928f7f#ht_1650wt_1139

Normal retail is supposedly $299 but they are doing it for $89 plus delivery. all in less than 100 euro and the finish is very good with lovely presentation box.
Will post some better pictures later hopefully.

Shane732

Reloc8 wrote: »

Hey Shane,

What are you thinking of spending roughly ?

What sort of style are you thinking (dressy, sporty, complicated/simply dial) ?

I suppose anything up to €3,000 ish....

I like the cartier 21 chronoscaph.

Cyrus

Shane732 wrote: »

I suppose anything up to €3,000 ish....

I like the cartier 21 chronoscaph.

really depends on what you like Shane, i know you are a bit younger than me, im 30, but the watches i have would be worn by anyone of any age i think, iwc portuguese, rolex gmt2c, tag aquaracer 500m (maybe veering towards the younger buyer) and a breitling blackbird.

generally tag, breitling and omega, imo are a younger persons watch.

Something like a breitling superocean chrono, steelfish xl, omega seamaster chrono, tag carrera chrono might be nice?

those cartiers are quite small are they not? and their residual value is poor an autoscaph sold for £650 on tz-uk last week

Shane732

Cyrus wrote: »

really depends on what you like Shane, i know you are a bit younger than me, im 30, but the watches i have would be worn by anyone of any age i think, iwc portuguese, rolex gmt2c, tag aquaracer 500m (maybe veering towards the younger buyer) and a breitling blackbird.

generally tag, breitling and omega, imo are a younger persons watch.

Something like a breitling superocean chrono, steelfish xl, omega seamaster chrono, tag carrera chrono might be nice?

those cartiers are quite small are they not? and their residual value is poor an autoscaph sold for £650 on tz-uk last week

Hi Cyrus,

Thanks for the reply.

You've got yourself some watches!

The Breitling Superocean looks like a lovely watch. So does the Rolex GMT2C.

In general, Cartier watches are small enough but I have quite small wrists so a smaller faced watch tends to suit me better.

How much does the Superocean or the GMT2C retail for?

Homer

Actually tried on this super ocean with the mesh bracelet, while in the states last week and was very tempted!!



very big on the wrist though, and i'm used to Panerai and similar sized models.

emrys

here is one of mine


Image by ugog, on Flickr

Cyrus

Shane732 wrote: »

Hi Cyrus,

Thanks for the reply.

You've got yourself some watches!

The Breitling Superocean looks like a lovely watch. So does the Rolex GMT2C.

In general, Cartier watches are small enough but I have quite small wrists so a smaller faced watch tends to suit me better.

How much does the Superocean or the GMT2C retail for?

not sure if the superocean im thinking of still retails new,

there is one on adverts right now asking over 2k, id imagine a new one would be near 3.5-4k?



A Rolex GMT2c is pricey new, 6k i think, maybe more, the prices seem to rise 6-8% per annum. One, like new, should be achievable for around £4,250 from a reliable source in the uk.

The omega speedmaster is a nice watch too?

Cyrus

Homer wrote: »

Actually tried on this super ocean with the mesh bracelet, while in the states last week and was very tempted!!



very big on the wrist though, and i'm used to Panerai and similar sized models.

46mm isnt it?

lovely watch :cool:

emrys

my omega seamaster planet ocean


Image by ugog, on Flickr

salad dodger

Homer wrote: »

Here is a link to the ebay site where I got it ...

http://cgi.ebay.ie/100-Meter-Chronograph-Pilot-Watch-Sottomarino-Italia-/190555633581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7217928f7f#ht_1650wt_1139

Normal retail is supposedly $299 but they are doing it for $89 plus delivery. all in less than 100 euro and the finish is very good with lovely presentation box.
Will post some better pictures later hopefully.

It's a smashing looking piece

Just wondering, did you get stung by customs with this?

I am veeerry tempted to follow your lead and get one for myself (it's been sitting in my watch list, tormenting me, for the last few days!!) and i just want to be sure that i dont get hit with any surprises if i eventually decide to take the plunge.

Wibbs

Given it's not expensive in thr first place I'd reckon customs charges if any will be low. I got hit once bringing in a 150 dollar watch and I think I paid another 40 odd euro on top to clear it. Don't take that as gospel mind Nice looking watch though and a steal at that money.





As an aside, pilots watches with 100 metre or more water resistance worry me. As do pilots wearing actual divers watches. I want a pilot wearing a watch that even the sniff of moisture blows it up. Especially if we're flying over water.

salad dodger

Wibbs wrote: »

Given it's not expensive in thr first place I'd reckon customs charges if any will be low. I got hit once bringing in a 150 dollar watch and I think I paid another 40 odd euro on top to clear it. Don't take that as gospel mind Nice looking watch though and a steal at that money.

Like a feckin eejit i missed the end of the sale on ebay and there's no sign of the watch being relisted dammit!!!:mad:

I really like the sottomarino range but that one was my def fave.