Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[PJ S]

A few snippets, which will hopefully have you guessing as to what it is.

[dai1983]

ecain63 said:

Despite not really liking the look of it I've just ordered a limited edition Bremont Royal Marines Commando. Im on my phone so can't post pics but it should be here some time in the next few weeks. Just needs my service number authorised by the Marines. Judging by other bremont special editions it should gain value in the right circles.

http://www.bremont.com/military-orders/rmc

Edited by ecain63 on Wednesday 25th June 22:16

I ordered mine a while back and just received the final invoice. I need to chance my delivery address then pay for it and it should be with me late this week or the next.

Out of interest why did you choose the Bremont over the "other 350th" watch that is available?

I was concerned about the looks but going by peoples real life SM500 pics I think it looks awesome. The engraving on the back may be a little chad but once it's on you can't see it. As you say its a decent reduction in price and there's only 350 of them.

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

ecain63 said:

Despite not really liking the look of it I've just ordered a limited edition Bremont Royal Marines Commando. Im on my phone so can't post pics but it should be here some time in the next few weeks. Just needs my service number authorised by the Marines. Judging by other bremont special editions it should gain value in the right circles.

http://www.bremont.com/military-orders/rmc

Edited by ecain63 on Wednesday 25th June 22:16

I ordered mine a while back and just received the final invoice. I need to chance my delivery address then pay for it and it should be with me late this week or the next.

Out of interest why did you choose the Bremont over the "other 350th" watch that is available?

I was concerned about the looks but going by peoples real life SM500 pics I think it looks awesome. The engraving on the back may be a little chad but once it's on you can't see it. As you say its a decent reduction in price and there's only 350 of them.

What's the other one then? I know Breitling did a RM watch a few years back (didnt like it myself) and Citizen are doing their Titanium Royal Marines models (got one) but didn't know there were any other contenders worth noting.

I chose it because i was curious. I initially couldn't stomach it due to the chad Corps colours on the face, but the investment value is high enough for me to get one and then maybe make a couple of £k if i wanted to sell. The RN Submarine Clearance Divers editions are going between £5k and £8k depending on condition etc. You never know though, I might actually really like it when it arrives.

Did you order any extras or alterations? I can live with the Royal Marines Commando text on the face, that I quite like, but I might have to delete the Corps colours with a bit of black maskers for real RM authenticity.

Delivery date wise, Bremont have said that all the watches are ready and the delay is on engraving. Over 200 have already been shipped so it won't be long.

Can you post some pics when it arrives?

[dai1983]

Yeah I will if it arrives before yours of course!

I didn't change it at all but ordered a metal bracelet as it is also discounted. It comes with a rubber strap and a NATO strap in your choice of colour. I actually don't mind the corps colours on the front.

The other watch is a Breitling Avenger Seawolf 2. I considered both but prefer the look of the Bremont, it's mostly made in the UK and the UPO in Poole didn't answer any emails about the Breitling. I can't find the Breitling anywhere online but have seen it advertised in the G&L and around camp.

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

Yeah I will if it arrives before yours of course!

I didn't change it at all but ordered a metal bracelet as it is also discounted. It comes with a rubber strap and a NATO strap in your choice of colour. I actually don't mind the corps colours on the front.

Only thing I requested was a brown leather strap.

What unit you at?

[Pesty]

PJ S said:

A few snippets, which will hopefully have you guessing as to what it is.

ball?

[PJ S]

Pesty said:

ball?

Nope, but I suspected many would think along those lines if they recognised tritium tubes, when they saw them.
You'll have to delve Deeper into your repository of brands which utilise them.

[dai1983]

ecain63 said:

Only thing I requested was a brown leather strap.

What unit you at?

CHF but there were also posters on the walls at CLR before I left there in April. I can get you a pic of the poster if you want?

There are loads of things available for the RM 350. Port, monopoly boards, ale and even a solid silver Commando dagger at £999!

[T1547]

Just put deposit down on one of these...



My second 'proper' watch and one I've been after for a while but been pondering over leather vs steel. Just got to wait 1-3 weeks now for arrival...

Edited by T1547 on Saturday 28th June 19:16

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

ecain63 said:

Only thing I requested was a brown leather strap.

What unit you at?

CHF but there were also posters on the walls at CLR before I left there in April. I can get you a pic of the poster if you want?

There are loads of things available for the RM 350. Port, monopoly boards, ale and even a solid silver Commando dagger at £999!

£999??? Thats a proper rip off. Silver is not exactly expensive and it'll be a cast item. I did get a 30 Commando bottle of Port off my mate from Stonehouse when i made his engagement ring last month. I'll be keeping that and not drinking it.

Do you know Justin Morgan?

[dai1983]

No i don't know him. What does he do? I work over in the workshops so know all the VMs and some of the drivers.

[CardShark]

Pesty said:

PJ S said:

A few snippets, which will hopefully have you guessing as to what it is.

ball?

That was my first thought however the bracelet, bezel and case shape aren't typical of Ball divers. I'm going for Deep Blue's Daynight T100, which matches the clue that's been given.

[yeti]

PJ S said:

You'll have to delve Deeper into your repository of brands which utilise them.

Well someone guessed right on tz-uk and you complained about it

Edited to add - it's a fantastic bit of kit

[PJ S]

yeti said:

PJ S said:

You'll have to delve Deeper into your repository of brands which utilise them.

Well someone guessed right on tz-uk and you complained about it

Edited to add - it's a fantastic bit of kit

No qualms about guessing the correct answer, but a bloody great big photo rather spoils the little game being played.

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

No i don't know him. What does he do? I work over in the workshops so know all the VMs and some of the drivers.

He's at CHF as sea king crew. Was door gunner and loady in afghan. Joined up with him. Think he did SAR for a bit too.

[Pesty]

CardShark said:

That was my first thought however the bracelet, bezel and case shape aren't typical of Ball divers. I'm going for Deep Blue's Daynight T100, which matches the clue that's been given.

please tell me its v expensive before i google that and piss some money up the wall

[DickyC]

T1547 said:

Just put deposit down on one of these...



My second 'proper' watch and one I've been after for a while but been pondering over leather vs steel. Just got to wait 1-3 weeks now for arrival...

Lovely. Spot on.

[PJ S]

Pesty said:

CardShark said:

That was my first thought however the bracelet, bezel and case shape aren't typical of Ball divers. I'm going for Deep Blue's Daynight T100, which matches the clue that's been given.

please tell me its v expensive before i google that and piss some money up the wall

Define very expensive?

Only the white dial version left now – http://deepbluewatches.com/datswetaau47.html
Or further afield – http://www.watchpartners.com.au/deep-blue/daynight...

Edited by PJ S on Saturday 30th August 11:48

[HD Adam]

DickyC said:

T1547 said:

Just put deposit down on one of these...



My second 'proper' watch and one I've been after for a while but been pondering over leather vs steel. Just got to wait 1-3 weeks now for arrival...

Lovely. Spot on.

Bugger.

Going to have to buy a decent Leather strap for my Speedy now.

Or, buy another with a leather strap

[DickyC]

I treated myself to a speedy for my birthday in March and had the strap/bracelet debate. As I have bracelet watches I chose the strap. It's a lovely thing to own.