Playing around with Snapseed effects (and a spectacularly large fennel...)

It'sAliveJim wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 5:55 pm

strapline wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 4:10 pm

It'sAliveJim wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 2:51 pm

That's a lovely piece, love the numbering, very unique. Know nothing about the brand, is it an auto? The dimensions look fairly large? The spots at the end of the indexes are really unusual, can't remember seeing that on a dial elsewhere.

It's a modern reproduction of the original Newmark 6BB military issued chrono. It's a Seiko mecha-quartz movement to keep costs down.

https://www.newmarkwatchcompany.com/newmark6bb.htm

Just looked at the link, very informative. Only 500 made originally. It just so happens that they have sold out of the hybrid, too. It's a really nice watch; lovely case and unusual dial.

My most recent acquisition

Thegreyman wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 5:26 pm Today I’m a Paneristi

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Since vacationing in Florence last year and visiting their huge flagship store there, I've become more and more attracted to Panerai. I think my taste leans more towards the Radimir line though. What are your thoughts on yours Patrick?

It'sAliveJim wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 2:51 pm

Kicking myself for stalling (and missing)on an opurtunity to pick one of these up recently. This watch has awoken an interest in military chrono graphs I never knew I had. I've been tempted by the MWC version but think I will hold out to see if Newmark produce another run

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Robotaz wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 3:11 pm

Ian Mc wrote: Liking the airman!
Is it a purist version? What are your thoughts about it? Fit/finish etc

Thank you. It is not a Purist, hence the GMT hand with the red tip.

It’s a gorgeous watch. I got an incredible deal of ~$550, too!

The only complaint is that the strap buckle is not bronze. It’s a rose colored PVD steel. Bronze buckles run about $10-$15 though, so an easy fix.

Other than that, the fume dial looks great. I particularly enjoy the lumed, raised markers. Nice display back to see the Airman rotor. It’s a heckuva watch for the prices they’re going for.

Thanks for that.
Where did you find that deal?

It was either watchgooroo or glycine-direct on eBay. Factory warranty.

FloridaPhil wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:19 pm

Thegreyman wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 5:26 pm Today I’m a Paneristi

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Since vacationing in Florence last year and visiting their huge flagship store there, I've become more and more attracted to Panerai. I think my taste leans more towards the Radimir line though. What are your thoughts on yours Patrick?

I love it Phil. First time I’d worn it for a few weeks today (problem with having too many watches!) and it reminds me how much I like it. Initially I was like you, preferred the Radiomir and not sure at all about the Luminor but then I tried one on and then I had to have one.

Really like the one I went for with the in house handwound movement 8 day PR 300m WR and a beautiful display back. It’s quite slim though which means it wears well despite the large diameter. It’s probably not to all tastes but I like that it looks quite unique and has presence.

They are quite the strap magnet too so lots of opportunities to change the look of the watch.

In an ideal world I’d get a Rad too though, a couple of lovely ones on the forum (Bjorn and Gary’s spring to mind).

Another gratuitous shot from today

FloridaPhil wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:09 pm My most recent acquisition

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Fabulous !

Wish I had backed the Newmark now. Very nice indeed. I see they are launching a vintage style dive watch next.

A Submariner in its natural environment. Almost. Neil

Sunny in Killarney, south-west Ireland. Time to get the sunray silver dial out...

A Glycine Airman Vintage 'The Chief' GL0251(the purist version), which arrived yesterday..what a nicely crafted time piece!!..I'll post more about it later...


Winston & Walter woof 'TGIF and a new watch'..

Aqua Terra Blue on strap.

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strapline wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2019 10:18 am Sunny in Killarney, south-west Ireland. Time to get the sunray silver dial out...
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Don't see many Tynehams around here. How do you find it?

Happy Friday!