Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)
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Have always loved these, for two main reasons. 1) They are different from the norm visually, not many watches about that look similar. 2) The materials it is made of; Cermet. So a sintered, powered oxide of a metallic element, probably Zirconium, as a ceramic. So it's hard. Very hard. Scratch proof, unless you have a diamond drill hanging about.
Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
Dan_1981 said:
Great watch, grabbed mine a while back.
I can highly recommend a made to measure gasgasbones strap, extremely well made and super comfortable:
http://www.gasgasbones.com/ggb-goodies/best-seller...
There is usally a bit of waiting list but well worth it.
Fast and Spurious said:
Have always loved these, for two main reasons. 1) They are different from the norm visually, not many watches about that look similar. 2) The materials it is made of; Cermet. So a sintered, powered oxide of a metallic element, probably Zirconium, as a ceramic. So it's hard. Very hard. Scratch proof, unless you have a diamond drill hanging about.
Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
Not my cup of tea in terms of design, but I can deffo see the appeal.Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
What's the cost?
Fast and Spurious said:
Have always loved these, for two main reasons. 1) They are different from the norm visually, not many watches about that look similar. 2) The materials it is made of; Cermet. So a sintered, powered oxide of a metallic element, probably Zirconium, as a ceramic. So it's hard. Very hard. Scratch proof, unless you have a diamond drill hanging about.
Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
Always quite like Rado. The main thing that put me off was how many of them were quartz.Saw this for sale in Japan, never worn, like new but actually around 15 years old.
Hard to photo cos it's so damn shiny!!
lostkiwi said:
Always quite like Rado. The main thing that put me off was how many of them were quartz.
Yeah, I get that the movement is nothing special, but for me its the style and materials of the rest of the watch- strap is Cermet with titanium clasp, watch case is Cermet, glass is sapphire crystal.Wildfire said:
Got this incoming:
I got the notification to complete the balance when my brother passed away. This piece will have a commemorative engraving on the back for him.
Expected in the next couple of weeks.
Truly sorry to hear your sad news. I got the notification to complete the balance when my brother passed away. This piece will have a commemorative engraving on the back for him.
Expected in the next couple of weeks.
It's a lovely watch and the engraving will give it that personal touch to add to the sentimental attachment. Wear it with pride in his memory.
I was given a Raymond Weil quartz diver for Christmas, and was not too impressed. Due to the circumstances of the purchase (don't ask - a very generous family member who knows little about watches buying from the wrong person), could only swap for another from the same brand. Was pretty unexcited about this, but just went and tried this on - and absolutely loved it. Solid, nicely finished, and very good looking. Sapphire glass, good weight and a very good bracelet. Think I will go for it (has been heavily discounted)
Freelancer Diver automatic (modified ETA movement) in blue. A great daily, I think, for just over £1k. I tried on their £2600 Freelancer automatic chrono, which felt flimsy and not worth anything like the money, so it shows that price isn't everything.
Freelancer Diver automatic (modified ETA movement) in blue. A great daily, I think, for just over £1k. I tried on their £2600 Freelancer automatic chrono, which felt flimsy and not worth anything like the money, so it shows that price isn't everything.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 17th July 11:46
Speaking of Raymond Weil's, my dad's Bowie watch arrived last week. He's not really a watch 'enthusiast', he has a couple of cheap Rados and some run of the mill stuff like Hugo Boss, Ben Sherman. But he's a huge Bowie fan so I managed to persuade him into buying one of these which he's really happy with...
Wildfire said:
Got this incoming:
I got the notification to complete the balance when my brother passed away. This piece will have a commemorative engraving on the back for him.
Expected in the next couple of weeks.
That's a beautiful watch and a great way to commemorate your brother's life. I got the notification to complete the balance when my brother passed away. This piece will have a commemorative engraving on the back for him.
Expected in the next couple of weeks.
Wildfire said:
toon10 said:
Truly sorry to hear your sad news.
It's a lovely watch and the engraving will give it that personal touch to add to the sentimental attachment. Wear it with pride in his memory.
Thanks, it was a lovely gesture from Magrette to do the engraving.It's a lovely watch and the engraving will give it that personal touch to add to the sentimental attachment. Wear it with pride in his memory.
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