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by b00ndocksaint
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Shopping list for 2021?
Replies: 59
Views: 3790

Re: Shopping list for 2021?

I'm still considering a rhodium OP, and I've got my eye on the Bremont U22. I've thankfully not been pursuing guitars too much otherwise I'd be hankering after my 7th!
by b00ndocksaint
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Shopping list for 2021?
Replies: 59
Views: 3790

Re: Shopping list for 2021?

I'm determined to add a BB58 to the collection, either long lead time from an AD or on the used market. https://hodinkee.imgix.net/uploads/images/1521753392951-y0im3m8ygd-87c4cb92bfeaf4d9067bd887a768900c/TudorBlackBay58-1.jpg?ixlib=rails-1.1.0&fm=jpg&q=55&auto=format&usm=12 I was ve...
by b00ndocksaint
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75431
Views: 3873018

Re: Non CW of the Day

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Pre-Christmas chill with my sub, coffee and a book
by b00ndocksaint
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PVD
Replies: 22
Views: 2143

Re: PVD

I think a decent PVD finish will last you for a long time, but will depend on what you're doing with your watch, how you wear it etc. I've only a DLC coated watch, which is more durable and harder than PVD - I put that thing through some serious use and have never had an issue. Thankfully I don't mi...
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)
Replies: 2228
Views: 223320

Re: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)

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Vintage Omega for me today
by b00ndocksaint
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: contemplations for a smaller watch now resolved and pics
Replies: 104
Views: 6444

Re: contemplations for a smaller watch

StrappedUp wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:55 pm but I'd want sufficient WR on a daily.
Spend time at greater than 30m underwater daily?
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43354
Views: 2537094

Re: CWL of the day

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Stealth Saturday out for a long wander
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Lympstone
Replies: 93
Views: 11363

Re: C60 Lympstone

I've worn my Omega Seamaster 300m on every operational deployment and parachute jump I've done :thumbup: for actual accuracy I've always had a GPS
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43354
Views: 2537094

Re: CWL of the day

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A nice day for some diving - not sure the bronze matches however...
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 29, 2020 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Lympstone
Replies: 93
Views: 11363

Re: C60 Lympstone

From what I've been told RAF are crabs because their uniform was similar in shade to crabfat - a colloquial term for a pubic lice treatment. Obviously things get spun a million ways over the years so the truth may be something completely random!
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C65 Super Compressor
Replies: 116
Views: 15375

Re: C65 Super Compressor

Doesn't do anything for me unfortunately and I've dozens of compressor Amphibias which are more interesting for almost 1/20 the cost!
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Lympstone
Replies: 93
Views: 11363

Re: C60 Lympstone

jimbo wrote: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:56 pm not sure I will buy one, shame, very proud to have been one of the "proper" Marines :)
Proper Marine but not original Commando, that would be the Army 8)
by b00ndocksaint
Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Which Cartier
Replies: 25
Views: 1687

Re: Which Cartier

I have my eye on an XL Tank automatic, but those divers are pretty interesting - might have to investigate!
by b00ndocksaint
Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75431
Views: 3873018

Re: Non CW of the Day

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Been neglecting my other watches of late and sticking with the Sub. Celebrating with an espresso martini and a large steak!
by b00ndocksaint
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Lovely Omega... I think not!
Replies: 14
Views: 1075

Re: Lovely Omega... I think not!

I know of a certain legit Breitling with a number replaced for another one, but that's a whole different story