nbg wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:21 am

Bident wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:08 am Limited Edition Monta SkyQuest from the San Francisco WindUp Watch Fair:
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I was reading about that one the other day. Very smart indeed.

We’re your impressions?

Neil

It’s a beautiful watch, Neil. Monta has a well deserved reputation for very high quality products. I would have purchased a SkyQuest years ago but for the bracelet clasp: it’s a bit too long and too flat for me. The bracelet is very comfortable otherwise and I think most people get on fine with the clasp despite my problems with it.

strapline wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:34 am

Bident wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:22 am Really bad picture of the just announced Stanhope 2:

They have John, I've been looking at the photos on my Insta feed. It looks fabulous; so much dial detail and that case is just incredible. I'm getting more and more tempted by what Farer are offering.

Des

Des, my picture is so bad, I’m sorry it can’t portray how beautiful the watch is in person. I’ve been a Farer fan for a while, having picked up my Hecla Aquacompressor two years ago, and I don’t think anyone would be disappointed with their watches.

Andyshall wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:34 am

Bident wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:09 am Farer's new Aquacompressor Titanium line from San Francisco WindUp Watch Fair:
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I have spent a bit of time looking at Farer lately. What was your view of handling these please?

Andy, I have owned the Hecla (blue dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9) for two years, and just recently bought the titanium bracelet which was released with these Mk2 versions. Farer make great watches and I think you will be pleased should you pick up one of these Aquacompressors. These new versions have some improvements over my model including: better anti reflective coating on the crystal, slightly thinner, more comfortable rubber straps which now feature a textured surface and quick release spring bars (and the rubber straps have fitted lug ends), and finally the availability of a bracelet, also featuring quick release spring bars. The Leven Ocean color way (blue and orange) is new and a limited edition, and if I were purchasing new today that would be my choice (although the second hand is curiously not lumed). The watch is very comfortable at 62 grams and only 109 grams with the bracelet on my (almost) 6.5 inch wrist with a profile that hugs the wrist nicely.

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Rolex 'Tank' for chilling out this evening.

MiniMpi wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:54 pm Rolex 'Tank' for chilling out this evening.

I like that we don’t see this too often. Makes it all the more special when we do. Such a lovely watch with a wonderful story behind it. And a great pic, as always.

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:27 pm

MiniMpi wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:54 pm Rolex 'Tank' for chilling out this evening.

I like that we don’t see this too often. Makes it all the more special when we do. Such a lovely watch with a wonderful story behind it. And a great pic, as always.

Much appreciated Andrew

I really liked these Formex Essence 39s from the WindUp event:

Nodus announced new bronze versions of their sold out Avalon model. I should have cleaned them up before taking the picture. The white dialed version is the original stainless model launched a few months ago:

Some more Farers, plus a Norqain at the end:

....and finally, a few Montas that caught my eye:

Chilly start today - almost ICY!
Dog needs a sleep after breakfast. It’s hard work eating breakfast

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Really like this what is it please?