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by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best (or your best) ever CW?
Replies: 63
Views: 5697

Re: The best (or your best) ever CW?

I only have the one (so far)......the C63 Sealander Automatic - Green face on Steel strap but it's an absolute beaut. Judging by what I've seen, I would suspect my next purchase (although how long it will take to persuade Mrs Rothko, I'm not sure) is likely to be the C65 Dartmouth, which is utterly...
by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75435
Views: 3874813

Re: Non CW of the Day

As someone who doesn’t keep a watch more than a few months anymore, it’s only gifts that stay in the collection. But for me, knowing I won’t ever sell this one has really increased my love of it.
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by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What book are you reading
Replies: 555
Views: 60398

Re: What book are you reading

Booking a week in Sicily yesterday and it reminded me to revisit this:
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by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What book are you reading
Replies: 555
Views: 60398

Re: What book are you reading

blowfish89 wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:07 pm Crime and Punishment
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How did you find this? I remember I was slightly underwhelmed and wasn’t sure whether that was due to my own expectations of the book or whether I was just a philistine!
by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What book are you reading
Replies: 555
Views: 60398

Re: What book are you reading

I first read this 10yrs ago. Frankly, it’s incredible, so I’m re-reading its 930 pages. An unbelievable tale told unbelievably well. A literary masterpiece no less. E3A3A373-316A-479D-B237-1E77A8811AA0.jpeg I’ve been meaning to read this for some time, I was recommended it as a holiday book and thi...
by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Canadian watch ideas…
Replies: 12
Views: 811

Re: Canadian watch ideas…

I have a co-worker that has worn an Atlas for years. It seems to have held up well overall. It's the only thing I've seen her wear at work. I think for the money they are a good value. The designs are a little uninspired, but they seem to be solid. Yeah I quite like the idea of the 38mm titanium qu...
by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Canadian watch ideas…
Replies: 12
Views: 811

Re: Canadian watch ideas…

I don't have any experience with Halios or Momentum but I do have a Marathon GSAR that has been quite reliable for the 4 years I've had it. I use it for hiking, riding, camping and other outdoor stuff and it has withstood quite a bit of punishment. It doesn't wear big, but at 41mm dia x 14mm thick ...
by Fat-Sam
Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Canadian watch ideas…
Replies: 12
Views: 811

Canadian watch ideas…

We are in the process of booking our first family trip to Canada for the summer (Vancouver, Victoria and around that way). My initial inner manchild thoughts were that I could justifiably treat myself to a big new expensive winter coat (another of my addictions), until I found out it would be quite ...
by Fat-Sam
Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: DIY Watch Club - Watch building kits (a review)
Replies: 23
Views: 7666

Re: DIY Watch Club - Watch building kits (a review)

@Fat-Sam that looks fantastic! Does your dial have applied markers? That's the one thing that disappoints me, that mine is printed and looks very flat (although I suppose at least I didn't need to worry about the hands hitting them!) Tempted to order a different dial to swap in and apply a new seco...
by Fat-Sam
Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:16 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Watchfinder not interested in a watch
Replies: 5
Views: 1141

Re: Watchfinder not interested in a watch

I’ve had a couple of not great experiences when offering them watches to sell. I get the impression that they have a computer/algorithm that tells them what they can buy and offer- anything that doesn’t fit in that, confuses them. I guess with some watches they know they have several and don’t/won’t...
by Fat-Sam
Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:05 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: DIY Watch Club - Watch building kits (a review)
Replies: 23
Views: 7666

Re: DIY Watch Club - Watch building kits (a review)

Great review and mine says hi 😄 I got this as a 40th present from my mum and a year later changed the dial, bezel insert and added an orange second hand. I’m hoping they release a decent fitted lug bracelet but all in all I love it and it wears great. Accuracy is great and I had mine pressure tested...
by Fat-Sam
Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Vacuum Cleaners...
Replies: 30
Views: 1258

Re: Vacuum Cleaners...

We have no pets (just to get that in there) and a Dyson V11 Absolute which is great in my mind- but also insanely expensive for a hoover. Me and my missus disagreed and she decided she wanted it, and got it… which is usually the way. The emptying is dead easy and I like being able to take it apart s...
by Fat-Sam
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tribus Orders
Replies: 195
Views: 10316

Re: Tribus Orders

Stif wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:36 pm Received my TRI-03 yesterday, so thought I'd share a few thoughts…
Looks a really nice watch and a great first mechanical/higher end watch👍🏼
Good to hear your thoughts too
by Fat-Sam
Wed Nov 24, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tribus Watches
Replies: 971
Views: 58684

Re: Tribus Watches

My tribi arrived yesterday- the my dog sighs and tri-04. The MDS was planned to be a bit of art/investment rather than a watch I will wear but the tri-04 was a bit of a gamble… here’s my thoughts: The packaging made me laugh as someone had previously mentioned it being like something from eBay- I ha...
by Fat-Sam
Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Seiko Shogun: how does is compare to CW?
Replies: 3
Views: 430

Re: Seiko Shogun: how does is compare to CW?

Sorry to resurrect the thread but if anyone was interested I just got an email with:

SEIKOSHOGUN

Use this discount on Seikos website

The Seiko Prospex SPB191J1 and SPB189J1 are available with an exclusive 30% off Black Friday discount, valid from 22nd to 29th November. 👍🏼