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by StrappedUp
Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What will somethng special be?
Replies: 8
Views: 1925

Re: What will somethng special be?

My money is on a C65 chronograph. We saw glimpses in the recent Loupe, so a release has to be edging near I reckon.

What I would love though is a C65 38/39mm.
If they can produce the C60 in 3 sizes, their vintage diver surely warrants a vintage-inspired case size. Come on CW!
by StrappedUp
Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Aquis 39.5 too small? 43.5 too big? read on ...
Replies: 13
Views: 3144

Re: Aquis 39.5 too small? 43.5 too big? read on ...

I was trying to go smaller this time but the 39.5 looked ridiculously small on my wrist (to my eyes anyway), I would say that 41.5 would be perfect for many who prefer a smaller case but want to retain the diver style vibe. I would say this will wear the same as the 40mm C60. There certainly wouldn...
by StrappedUp
Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Aquis 39.5 too small? 43.5 too big? read on ...
Replies: 13
Views: 3144

Aquis 39.5 too small? 43.5 too big? read on ...

Good news for those who like the Oris Aquis, but can't get on with the the current 39.5 and 43.5 cases. It looks as though Oris are going to release a 41.5mm model this year, although only available initially in the blue dial shown below. Info very limited, but it's mentioned here as well as a few o...
by StrappedUp
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Spare £14.5k? Then Oris have the watch for you ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1128

Spare £14.5k? Then Oris have the watch for you ...

Introducing the latest Aquis LE ... the Carysfort Reef 18k GMT. It does look rather pretty, but wow. You think they'll sell any of these? :shock: https://k8q7r7a2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Oris-Carysfort-Reef-Limited-Edition-Aquis-GMT-Yellow-Gold-3.jpg Further details can be found ...
by StrappedUp
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy 50th Birthday MiniMpi
Replies: 29
Views: 3124

Re: Happy 50th Birthday MiniMpi

Happy BIG Birthday Ferg.

Enjoy the celebrations and just remember ...

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by StrappedUp
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy Birthday nbg
Replies: 16
Views: 1755

Re: Happy Birthday nbg

Many happy returns Neil.

Is the watch fairy due? :D
by StrappedUp
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Timex M79 Automatic
Replies: 18
Views: 2865

Re: Timex M79 Automatic

^^^ that's fair enough, but the aforementioned divers are popular for good reason as I'm sure you're well aware. Also, with 50m WR and an acrylic crystal, I'm not sure I'd be inclined to describe this as a tool watch. Then again, we may have completely different ideas about what one should withstand...
by StrappedUp
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Timex M79 Automatic
Replies: 18
Views: 2865

Re: Timex M79 Automatic

It's different I guess, but priced at £249, I'd be inclined to go for a Seiko, Citizen or Orient diver.
by StrappedUp
Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Reports of my demise are premature
Replies: 14
Views: 3261

Re: Reports of my demise are premature

Welcome back Richard. Good to hear you're feeling better.
by StrappedUp
Tue Feb 11, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Did I Really Buy That?
Replies: 6
Views: 985

Re: Did I Really Buy That?

To dress it down a little, I'd second the idea of a suede strap. Mid to dark blue and possibly padded.

Or since your keen on NATOs, how about a dark blue perlon? They can work quite well on dressy pieces imo.
by StrappedUp
Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75437
Views: 3875006

Re: Non CW of the Day

nbg wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:31 am 432984C6-7D20-4B61-AAAC-AE5643B38852.jpeg
Neil
Like that combo Neil. Do you not find these sit a bit high on a double-layer NATO though?
by StrappedUp
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: all watches sold - one big purchase ?
Replies: 16
Views: 1777

Re: all watches sold - one big purchase ?

Ah well, you missed out a very important piece of the jigsaw there.

Definitely go with the grail and one of those cheap C60s to bang around :wink:
by StrappedUp
Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quartz - no need to hide...
Replies: 37
Views: 4071

Re: Quartz - no need to hide...

I've always had quartz watches and always will. BUT, if I were to add another in future, it would either be a decent serviceable movement (usually vintage) or HAQ. Below are the few I currently own. The most expensive in my collection is quartz ... https://i.ibb.co/mbrWcLK/IMG-20190223-082038.jpg Go...
by StrappedUp
Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Of your own watches. your favourite dial?
Replies: 50
Views: 4714

Re: Of your own watches. your favourite dial?

Lovely watches so far gents :clap: I would have to say my GS (also quartz). The contrast between the faceted hands/markers and matte black dial is absolutely gorgeous. It's simple by design, but the details on the dial are razor sharp and flawless ... https://i.ibb.co/1ZC0S3p/IMG-20190624-091155.jpg
by StrappedUp
Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75437
Views: 3875006

Re: Non CW of the Day

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