Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[andy tims]

Doofus said:

Now that's a proper watch!

Cheers

[andy tims]

desolate said:

I do like that alot.

Seems unusual to see one a bracelet - not sure I have seen one before.

Is it a large watch?

It is unusual to see them on a bracelet. The sailcloth strap was included in the sale so I have options.

It is 45mm but mainly due to the lug design wears quite a bit smaller in my view.

[LordGrover]

andy tims said:

Well the opportunity arose to grab a true grail of mine, so I've just taken possession of this beauty.



I'm very chuffed.

That's twice this week you've posted two of my top ten, from opposite ends of the spectrum, this and the Certina.
Well played, Sir!

[T6 vanman]

andy tims said:

Doofus said:

Now that's a proper watch!

Cheers

I hate you Mr Tims

Nothing to do with my post before yours at 06:54 this morning

But you appear to have stolen my thunder

Sellers image and awaiting like an expectant dad

[andy tims]

T6 vanman said:

I hate you Mr Tims

Nothing to do with my post before yours at 06:54 this morning

But you appear to have stolen my thunder

Sellers image and awaiting like an expectant dad

Sorry - didn’t do it on purpose. Big congratulations on your acquisition - very nice.

[anonymous-user]

Got to love a fifty fathoms.

Other than the dial is their a difference between the two watches?

[PJ S]

^
About 5mm’s width. Other than that, just what you can see on the dial.

[anonymous-user]

PJ S said:

^
About 5mm’s width. Other than that, just what you can see on the dial.

Thanks - presumable the "no radiations" is 40mm rather than 45?

[T6 vanman]

desolate said:

PJ S said:

^
About 5mm’s width. Other than that, just what you can see on the dial.

Thanks - presumable the "no radiations" is 40mm rather than 45?

Still awaiting delivery - (Now at Birmingham)
I think the case & mechanism are the same, The dial obviously is different and the date is at 3 oClock rather than between 4 & 5

I believe the MIL spec version is 40mm

I now have my two Grail watches,... Piccys once arrived

[andy tims]

T6 vanman said:

I believe the MIL spec version is 40mm

It is.

[julesGB]

andy tims said:

Well the opportunity arose to grab a true grail of mine, so I've just taken possession of this beauty.

T6 vanman said:

I now have my two Grail watches

Congratulations, gents. Love both of those variants.

[TiggerBits]

mikeveal said:

Looking at the Ali express reviews, the seller has a history of holding the watch for a while so that the buyer protection runs out before you get the item. Make sure you check it thoroughly and get any claim in quickly (or just get your card provider to do a chargeback). Shame, it looks like a decent homage.

Why would you go for the quartz though? There is an auto available.

Hooray, shipping info says it is in the country, Bristol actually. Of course, no idea how long it will take to get here in this weather

[LordGrover]

No weather issues here in Bristol, apart from it's a bit chilly.
We're not snow-bound. Yet.

[TiggerBits]

LordGrover said:

No weather issues here in Bristol, apart from it's a bit chilly.
We're not snow-bound. Yet.

Don't hold your breath, your getting it. I live on the Lincolnshire east coast, and we got 8" yesterday, and we never get snow apparently

[T6 vanman]

Big shout out to Fed Ex who have delivered a big bouncing Blancpain this morning,

Whilst it's great to see others horological pieces I think there is an element of people watching on this forum,
Is someone older, middle aged or a young pup, Is someone just getting by or comfortably wealthy,
I'm sure most of us can appreciate a cheaper Seiko as much as a Patak

So my back story is: I'm a 50Yr old factory worker - Sometimes earn below average wage, sometimes just over,
Been interested in watches for 7~8 years but last year achieved my first grail of a Snoopy Omega
Well today I've got my second (and final) grail watch -

Anyway please don't think I'm bragging but I'm so excited to share this pair




Message to A Tims -- You will not be disappointed

[andy tims]

T6 vanman said:

Big shout out to Fed Ex who have delivered a big bouncing Blancpain this morning,

Whilst it's great to see others horological pieces I think there is an element of people watching on this forum,
Is someone older, middle aged or a young pup, Is someone just getting by or comfortably wealthy,
I'm sure most of us can appreciate a cheaper Seiko as much as a Patak

So my back story is: I'm a 50Yr old factory worker - Sometimes earn below average wage, sometimes just over,
Been interested in watches for 7~8 years but last year achieved my first grail of a Snoopy Omega
Well today I've got my second (and final) grail watch -

Anyway please don't think I'm bragging but I'm so excited to share this pair




Message to A Tims -- You will not be disappointed

Two beauties there.

I’m delighted with mine thanks.

[Dinoboy]

Should have this next week, AD ordered in from group stock for me
36mm OP.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Dinoboy said:

Should have this next week, AD ordered in from group stock for me
36mm OP.

Damn that's good looking.

[AAD44H]

Dinoboy said:

Should have this next week, AD ordered in from group stock for me
36mm OP.

Mmmmm thats really nice, what model is this? Wouldn't mind swapping my Explorer I for this?

[Snubs]

AAD44H said:

Mmmmm thats really nice, what model is this? Wouldn't mind swapping my Explorer I for this?

It's one of these:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/oyster-perpetual/m11...

36mm blue Oyster Perpetual. Smart looking watch for sure.