Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

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T6 vanman

3,056 posts

98 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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leglessAlex said:
Doofus said:
Still, it's nice to see that JAYB lives on a little in this forum. smile
JAYB's watches were orders of magnitude more trashy than some cheap (ish) fun watches from Seiko hehe

I quite like some of those Naruto Seiko 5s, seeing as I never managed to get a Prospex Gundam GMT.
Cough


T6 vanman

3,056 posts

98 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Doofus said:
T6 vanman said:
Being made redundant frown
Maybe I could treat myself to cheer myself up .... The Shikamaru or Boruto scratchchin
That's a pisser. Sorry to hear that. frown

Not just the redundancy thing, but also that you like those horrible watches.

Still, it's nice to see that JAYB lives on a little in this forum. smile
Thanks thumbup
It'll be just another journey in life with a new employer
Not out the door yet although the letter's signed sealed and delivered,
If I'm not on the scrapheap for long it does give me an opportunity to celebrate my moving on with a little purchase biggrin

Doofus

25,732 posts

172 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Oh God, I forgot about the bloody Jerome!

T6 vanman

3,056 posts

98 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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hehe I'd never compare myself to the great JAYB, I'm just a normal bod, with an individual no strange, Lets go with a unique taste smile

Jules360

1,949 posts

201 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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LaurasOtherHalf said:
Funnily enough, as much as I loved the 39mm red grape dial I felt it’s size was too peculiar when I tried it on.

The same exact feeling with the Skydweller.

Then I realised it was more than likely due to wearing a 36mm Datejust for 20 years. It wasn’t what I was used to. For me, the classic size of a watch is 36mm but only because it’s what I’ve known for most of my life.

I sent the nephew over to the AD a couple of weeks ago for a day out trying them all on, he picked the 41mm and the blue dial as his favourite combination.

He’s 18 net week, so Rolex probably do know what they’re doing in targeting a younger market. We probably just need to accept we’re now past it!
Not wishing to sound sarcastic or rude, but how do you spend any time trying them on when no AD has any stock ?

Harry Flashman

19,283 posts

241 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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Funny, I have worn 43mm watches on my girly wrists for a while, but years ago used to wear a 38mm Breitling Astromat that sadly got lost in a house move (I know - I still hope to find it in a box somewhere).

Tried my wife's new 38mm on this morning, and found it too small for me, thinking that I would live a chrono in a 43mm size. It's what you get used to.

Doofus

25,732 posts

172 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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I don't like anything less than 40 on me.

I think that when looking directly down on the watch whilst worn, the case (lug to lug) needs to be pretty close to the width of my wrist. Too much strap showing = watch too small. Case overhanging wrist = 9 years old.

Edited by Doofus on Wednesday 28th October 11:30

ZesPak

24,422 posts

195 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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Doofus said:
I don't like anything less than 40 on me.
I'm a sucker for legibility. So I find "face size" more determinative to my preference.

That said, this is my newest addition.


And it's HUGE. But the curved caseback hides it very well.

EdwardC1989

74 posts

87 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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Collected this over the weekend, absolutely in love with it! And I think as a general rule, the better it looks in person, the harder it is to photograph. I did not use a potato despite what it looks like rolleyes


clarkmagpie

3,559 posts

194 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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www.sevenfriday.com

Has anyone any experience of Sevenfriday watches?

EdwardC1989

74 posts

87 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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clarkmagpie said:
www.sevenfriday.com

Has anyone any experience of Sevenfriday watches?
Not heard of them before, however big fan of this!


Doofus

25,732 posts

172 months

Wednesday 28th October 2020
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clarkmagpie said:
www.sevenfriday.com

Has anyone any experience of Sevenfriday watches?
Yep. Not a fan. I have assumed the name is a contrivance to try to make them sound funky.

THP150

318 posts

150 months

Friday 30th October 2020
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Got a Yema Zero G Blue on the way.

https://eu.yema.com/products/yema-spacegraf-zero-g-steel-blue-ymhf2019-gg

I also fancy one of these, https://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6806430/longines+heritage+legend+diver+men%27s+black+strap+watcht/

but as I have got 4 Omegas, 2 Tudors and 2 watches from Time Factors the wife was not keen!

Edited by THP150 on Friday 30th October 15:14

Majorslow

1,161 posts

128 months

Saturday 31st October 2020
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In the process of ordering a Bremont Arrow ltd edition, Royal Marines II . They will only release up to 150 of them. They are strict on the ordering of it. They are to check I'm a former Bootie, and your service number is engraved on case back as part of the deal. They give a decent discount on the regular "Arrow" I imagine this is to stop people trying to buy cheaper and sell on. If you did they reduce the warranty to zero, and will refuse to sell you a watch in the future....fair enough. For me it is a keeper, and one day to be passed onto my son.

Will post a photo when it arrives smile

gregs656

10,818 posts

180 months

Saturday 31st October 2020
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After a long time of planning to do it, I finally did a deal for my Air King for a PO GMT. I think I got an excellent deal in the end, I won't actually see this in the flesh for a couple of months, but this is a shot of the actual watch my brother took for me.


The Moose

22,821 posts

208 months

Sunday 1st November 2020
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EdwardC1989 said:
Collected this over the weekend, absolutely in love with it! And I think as a general rule, the better it looks in person, the harder it is to photograph. I did not use a potato despite what it looks like rolleyes

Very smart! These always have attracted my attention when I’ve seen them in the case, however I haven’t quite got over the line. There’s something about the second hand that I find curious to look at.

NDA

21,490 posts

224 months

Sunday 1st November 2020
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Very nice.... I have a variant of the Planet Ocean and am a big fan.

Trophy Husband

3,924 posts

106 months

Sunday 1st November 2020
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Majorslow said:
In the process of ordering a Bremont Arrow ltd edition, Royal Marines II . They will only release up to 150 of them. They are strict on the ordering of it. They are to check I'm a former Bootie, and your service number is engraved on case back as part of the deal. They give a decent discount on the regular "Arrow" I imagine this is to stop people trying to buy cheaper and sell on. If you did they reduce the warranty to zero, and will refuse to sell you a watch in the future....fair enough. For me it is a keeper, and one day to be passed onto my son.

Will post a photo when it arrives smile
I love this idea and hats off to you boys for your service. You deserve something special.

EdwardC1989

74 posts

87 months

Sunday 1st November 2020
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Jules360 said:
Not wishing to sound sarcastic or rude, but how do you spend any time trying them on when no AD has any stock ?
While not ‘for sale’, ADs will often have your watch of interest in the safe, likely allocated to somebody already. I’ve never known an AD have an issue with bringing an allocated watch out for me to look at and ultimately secure my interest and themselves a future sale. They’ll probably make their own judgments on whether you are a tyre kicker before doing so. I know of a few ADs who have a Rolex ‘desk’ and if you are deemed to be a serious buyer they take you to the ‘boutique’ which is often upstairs or towards the back of the shop. Even if they don’t have the right colour, it’s rare there won’t be the model and/or case size you want to have a look at.

yellowtang

1,772 posts

137 months

Sunday 1st November 2020
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EdwardC1989 said:
Collected this over the weekend, absolutely in love with it! And I think as a general rule, the better it looks in person, the harder it is to photograph. I did not use a potato despite what it looks like rolleyes

Lovely looking watch, I’d like to try one of these on my wrist. I wouldn’t worry too much about your photo - there are some strange people around here!