Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[Mja300]

Received today and I am already smitten.
Can't see my deep sea getting as much wrist time now this has arrived.

[yeti]

Had three spaces in the watchbox driving me mad, Picked up 2 long-term 'wants' and one 1976 Seiko Grand Quartz with a blue textured dial. Just liked the style of it - no pics sadly, seller took them down

Have wanted a quartz grab-and-go since I sold my Sinn UX - this Tuna is quite well known and I liked it last time it was for sale! The Pelagos... not sure how much wear it'll get with an LV Sub at home, I will see.

[RichTT]

SLR400 said:

I recognise that photo

I should have said it was the sellers photo. Wont get to have it on my wrist until next Wed when I get home from work.

Just wrote and asked Steinhart if they plan on releasing an orange strap for it.

[Ahimoth]

marcosgt said:

Yes, sorry, I wasn't meaning to be critical of your choice, I know they're very popular and I really DO think they look great in photos, but I just couldn't get on with the one I had, try as I might.

I think it's my loss, but I'll have to live with it

M.

Don't worry, I wasn't being defensive. It was bought as a project, see what I could do with it. Arrived today, bracelet off and bezel off awaiting more bits and pieces.

Basically, I wanted a project, and a small dive watch as I have small wrists. All without spending a lot.

Forgot to add last time, I have one of these on pre-order

[2013BRM]

now that looks quite classy

[benny.c]

Sold this about a year ago and always kind of regretted it. Fortunately it turned up on TZ-UK yesterday so we'll be reunited on Friday

yeti said:

Have wanted a quartz grab-and-go since I sold my Sinn UX - this Tuna is quite well known and I liked it last time it was for sale!

I used to have a nice one just like that

[SLR400]

RichTT said:

SLR400 said:

I recognise that photo

I should have said it was the sellers photo. Wont get to have it on my wrist until next Wed when I get home from work.

Just wrote and asked Steinhart if they plan on releasing an orange strap for it.

You could always try a Borealis if not, they do orange rubber straps

[CardShark]

benny.c said:

Sold this about a year ago and always kind of regretted it. Fortunately it turned up on TZ-UK yesterday so we'll be reunited on Friday

I saw your post on the SC add, I thought that might have been yours originally. I know it's not a minter but it was up for a proper bargain, that was

[benny.c]

Yeah, I owned it for quite a while and wore it almost everyday. They are always pretty expensive on eBay, Chrono 24 etc and they are quite rare on TZ-UK so I was made up when it appeared. I don't mind the odd mark as I made a few of them and it'll no doubt be getting a few more!

[RichTT]

SLR400 said:

You could always try a Borealis if not, they do orange rubber straps

Aye, that's an option. I like the thickness of the OEM strap and the clasp as well. Very Ploprof which was what attracted me to it. If not then I'll get an isofrane clone for it.

[hendy]

Collected this week from the forums own Dominic H

[toon10]

hendy said:

Collected this week from the forums own Dominic H

That is rather lovely.

[Spice_Weasel]

Very nice ^^^^

I've been after a vintage Omega for a while and have one like this, sourced from Mike Wood, which should arrive by the weekend:

[Alex L]

Hopefully my new watch arrives tomorrow, rather than a brick in a box.

[marcosgt]

Ahimoth said:

Forgot to add last time, I have one of these on pre-order

I do like that - Seems a good price too!

M.

[Ahimoth]

Ahimoth said:

I never saw the appeal of Russian watches, I particularly dislike many of the dials. However this,



is on the way.

It'll be coming off the bracelet and going on a nato (might get a dark blue one for it) Then I'm going to attempt to strip the chrome off the bezel, so it's back to the underlying brass. The rest of the case is going to be brushed carefully, probably with a scouring pad.

If the bezel thing doesn't work out, I'll just order one of the custom bezels that can take an insert for a Seiko 007.

Not 100% happy, the brushing might get some more work.

[jdw100]

As requested, photos of my Obris Morgan Explorer II

A well engineered piece, in my opinion, and I'm really pleased for what was a $180 purchase. I pre-ordered it, got an email when it was being assembled and passed QC. Sent via DHL -took three days.

Black face, blue bezel, light blue font. Fantastic lume, comes with a rubber strap as well as a nice little tool. Screw links and lug - so adjusting/changing bracelet is really easy. You get spare screws as well.

200m, has a HEV, sapphire crystal, triple sealed crown......

Not sure how they do it for the money!











Sorry, photos were right way up on my ipad!

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[dxbtiger]

jdw100 said:

As requested, photos of my Obris Morgan Explorer II

A well engineered piece, in my opinion, and I'm really pleased for what was a $180 purchase. I pre-ordered it, got an email when it was being assembled and passed QC. Sent via DHL -took three days.

Black face, blue bezel, light blue font. Fantastic lume, comes with a rubber strap as well as a nice little tool. Screw links and lug - so adjusting/changing bracelet is really easy. You get spare screws as well.

200m, has a HEV, sapphire crystal, triple sealed crown......

Not sure how they do it for the money!











Sorry, photos were right way up on my ipad!

Edited by jdw100 on Tuesday 17th February 12:46

Edited by jdw100 on Tuesday 17th February 12:49

Edited by jdw100 on Tuesday 17th February 12:50

Thanks, heading back to the website now....

ETA = Is that the brushed finish?

Edited by dxbtiger on Tuesday 17th February 12:57

[Megaflow]

Sorry, did you say $180? Is that not missing a zero?

I started shopping for a 40th present for ~£2k. Looking at that, I might well be buying two for ~£2.1k...

[jdw100]

dxbtiger said:

Thanks, heading back to the website now....

I think they sold out just on pre-order alone.

Full price is $280...still great value for money though!