Doctor Manhattan Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, Don Diego De la Vega said: All quiet for weeks and then 2 posts at the same time Quantum entanglement, probably. 1 hour ago, Don Diego De la Vega said: I had received the email a month or so ago and was humming and ha-ing over the iron cream model 1 and was going to put byres rd/ashton lane on the caseback but the experience of the Kurono purchase put me off, had a date for 2027 lined up but waiting 3 years and then the wife saying that’s ugly just wasn’t worth it, the paynes grey is a beauty as is the plum fume The iron cream is gorgeous too - pure filth in fact - but I just can't see past that enamel fumé. It's pretty much unique. Funnily enough I looked at a Tokyo a couple of years ago (the Anniversary Toki, not the GMT) and the salmon dial was pure filth as well. Edited April 4 by Doctor Manhattan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munter Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 As a fan of the Tudor Black Bay range I’ve been keeping an eye on Nomadic Watches from Belfast. Finally took the plunge on this black shamrock Ltd edition of their Marai BB homage a couple of weeks back. Very pleased with it. Certainly not as solid feel as the Tudors (esp the bezel) and clearly the movement is much lower quality - although Swiss sourced - but generally very tidy. Really like the small nods to Belfast such as the second hand in the same colour as the H&W cranes. First micro brand purchase and probably not the last. They also do a decent homage to a Grand Seiko White Birch. Shown on the green/gold fabric strap, but the steel bracelet is also nice. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 21 hours ago, Don Diego De la Vega said: Sold my Kurono Tokyo GMT i bought last year, although i liked the watch it didn’t blow me away on the wrist and the missus screwed her face up at it when I first put it on. didn’t help it was completely illegible in the dark thanks to no lume. Guess that’s the pitfalls of buying a watch without physically seeing it and trying it on wrist before buying. Blow softened by selling it on chrono 24 Easter treat arrived today though to fill that space in the watch box thanks to a large discount from Watches of Switzerland Beautiful Omega, think that's the same piece Tony Docherty rocks. @Shadow Play? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 22 hours ago, Doctor Manhattan said: Quantum entanglement, probably. The iron cream is gorgeous too - pure filth in fact - but I just can't see past that enamel fumé. It's pretty much unique. Funnily enough I looked at a Tokyo a couple of years ago (the Anniversary Toki, not the GMT) and the salmon dial was pure filth as well. By the time they get round me me I might have saved up enough money to pay for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Beautiful Omega, think that's the same piece Tony Docherty rocks. @Shadow Play? I’m pretty sure it is an Omega AT Doc has. Doc’s looks a little bigger so I’m wondering if Doc has a chrono version? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Manhattan Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Shadow Play said: I’m pretty sure it is an Omega AT Doc has. Doc’s looks a little bigger so I’m wondering if Doc has a chrono version? The resolution on this video grab isn't good enough to say exactly what model it is, but pretty sure it isn't a chrono... Edited April 5 by Doctor Manhattan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 32 minutes ago, Doctor Manhattan said: The resolution on this video grab isn't good enough to say exactly what model it is, but pretty sure it isn't a chrono... Good find Dr M. I think the dial does have very faint sub dials and there does appear to be a pusher each side of the crown. Also, chronos are often a little larger than a simple three hand watch. I’m now not sure what make and model of watch it is though. @Bigmouth Strikes Again any ideas? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Manhattan Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 12 minutes ago, Shadow Play said: I think the dial does have very faint sub dials and there does appear to be a pusher each side of the crown. Zooming in, you could be right there, but if the rain worsens he may well rock up tomorrow with a submariner. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 34 minutes ago, Shadow Play said: Good find Dr M. I think the dial does have very faint sub dials and there does appear to be a pusher each side of the crown. Also, chronos are often a little larger than a simple three hand watch. I’m now not sure what make and model of watch it is though. @Bigmouth Strikes Again any ideas? It's defo a chrono, best guess is a seamaster aqua terra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Best shot I saw was a pub shot from his signing...you can see the three, but not enough detail 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Diego De la Vega Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Beautiful Omega, think that's the same piece Tony Docherty rocks. @Shadow Play? Thank you, I am quite smitten with it it also seems to be a bit of a strap monster so should have some fun with it summer strap inspiration below but will maybe need to get some colour on the pasty skin first 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Just now, Don Diego De la Vega said: Thank you, I am quite smitten with it it also seems to be a bit of a strap monster so should have some fun with it summer strap inspiration below but will maybe need to get some colour on the pasty skin first Superb with the nato. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Diego De la Vega Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 On 04/04/2024 at 21:47, Doctor Manhattan said: Quantum entanglement, probably. The iron cream is gorgeous too - pure filth in fact - but I just can't see past that enamel fumé. It's pretty much unique. Funnily enough I looked at a Tokyo a couple of years ago (the Anniversary Toki, not the GMT) and the salmon dial was pure filth as well. That salmon dial is stunning, there is another anniversary release coming soon going by his instagram posts and each watch he has released have all been eye catching, i would probably buy another if he released a 40mm case, the gmt was 38 but felt smaller on wrist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rider Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 On 04/04/2024 at 21:25, Don Diego De la Vega said: Sold my Kurono Tokyo GMT i bought last year, although i liked the watch it didn’t blow me away on the wrist and the missus screwed her face up at it when I first put it on. didn’t help it was completely illegible in the dark thanks to no lume. Guess that’s the pitfalls of buying a watch without physically seeing it and trying it on wrist before buying. Blow softened by selling it on chrono 24 Easter treat arrived today though to fill that space in the watch box thanks to a large discount from Watches of Switzerland That Omega is a cracker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 05/04/2024 at 23:25, Don Diego De la Vega said: Thank you, I am quite smitten with it it also seems to be a bit of a strap monster so should have some fun with it summer strap inspiration below but will maybe need to get some colour on the pasty skin first Wasn't a fan with the steel strap but that looks magnificent there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Diego De la Vega Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, Derry Alli said: Wasn't a fan with the steel strap but that looks magnificent there. Not going to lie I wasn’t a fan of the bracelet either, especially with it polished centre links, thought it was just a little to dressy for my tastes but it wears a whole lot better than I thought. The only reason I bought it with bracelet was because there was a massive 26% discount on it. I went in to the omega boutique run by Watches of Switzerland and tried to negotiate the same discount on the rubber strap edition but the lowest they could go was 10% off that (even though it is £200 cheaper rrp) and he couldn’t even sell me the bracelet edition for the discount showing online as it wasn’t on his system, although showing up online, he reckons it was a mistake so it got ordered from online almost as soon as I left the shop I’ll be ordering a replica omega rubber strap and deployant clasp and a few natos to swap around. the bracelet can come out for weddings and occasions I need to get out my trainers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Oceaneva Deep Marine GMT, great spec for the money, all titanium, double dome saphire, 1250m depth rating (no bullshit as they strapped one onto a remote controlled sub) ceramic fully loomed bezel, helium escape. £318 would've been less but got stung £50 on import fees. Will be going on the dark blue rubber it came with. Thank you. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Manhattan Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 18 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Oceaneva Deep Marine GMT, great spec for the money, all titanium, double dome saphire, 1250m depth rating (no bullshit as they strapped one onto a remote controlled sub) ceramic fully loomed bezel, helium escape. £318 would've been less but got stung £50 on import fees. Will be going on the dark blue rubber it came with. Thank you. Ooh, nice. I'm a sucker for a proper diver, and that'll look stunning on a blue strap, That's the automatic too, great value at that price even with the tax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Been watching these YT videos, a bit different from full watch restorations as they simply restore dials. Some amount of work involved 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 2 hours ago, Silverton End said: Been watching these YT videos, a bit different from full watch restorations as they simply restore dials. Some amount of work involved Great vid, I thought the patina/crap on the dial added to the value though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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