The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
I used to think 42 was massive. Now I wear the 42 Speedy and the 43 Trident a lot.
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With the 6 digit Exp II, the bulk comes from the oversized lugs/shoulders. Although perfectly wearable, mine always felt a bit big, and the 40mm version is definitely my preference.
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If you’re dreaming of a Konstantin Chaykin Joker then this is probably the stuff of nightmares
It’s not often that Invicta features in this thread (for those of a sensitive disposition, don’t click on the link )
It’s not often that Invicta features in this thread (for those of a sensitive disposition, don’t click on the link )
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I must admit I am edging towards the Exp I mainly because I would be unwilling to take the Exp II to a lot of places as a travel watch. Which kind of defeats the object of having a GMT in the first place!
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Probably a biased response, as I own one, but I would say that the Explorer is the more versatile watch of the 2, that is, can be worn smart or casual.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:21 pmI must admit I am edging towards the Exp I mainly because I would be unwilling to take the Exp II to a lot of places as a travel watch. Which kind of defeats the object of having a GMT in the first place!
...albeit I've always hankered after a Explorer II.
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Sometimes, Steve, when presented with a choice, the answer is to choose both...Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:21 pmI must admit I am edging towards the Exp I mainly because I would be unwilling to take the Exp II to a lot of places as a travel watch. Which kind of defeats the object of having a GMT in the first place!
The 39mm 214270 and the 40mm 16570. A perfect pair.
I think the 16570 is a more discrete watch than the 216570 - and therefore, could be worn in most places without attracting attention.
Having said all of that, I do have fond memories of the 42mm 216570...
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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
6-digit Rolexes are awesome. 5-digit ones are more awesome.
Edit: 4-digit ones are more more awesome.
Edit: 4-digit ones are more more awesome.
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Apologies for my complete lack of Photoshop skills, but this would be a winner for me...the C65 GMT Irn-Bru!
PS. Hasn't been made and I doubt if it will be. Chris, Mike, Adrian, are you reading?
PS. Hasn't been made and I doubt if it will be. Chris, Mike, Adrian, are you reading?
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Pester them to get a prototype bezel knocked up Steve and let them know you would happily purchase it should they not feel it is fit for productionAmor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:53 pm Apologies for my complete lack of Photoshop skills, but this would be a winner for me...the C65 GMT Irn-Bru!
c65 GMT irn bru.jpg
PS. Hasn't been made and I doubt if it will be. Chris, Mike, Adrian, are you reading?
edit - oh, but make sure they give the white 3 o'clock marker a wide berth. Looks odd
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Make all the markers white (not just the 3 o’clock ) instead of vintage and I’m inAmor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:53 pm Apologies for my complete lack of Photoshop skills, but this would be a winner for me...the C65 GMT Irn-Bru!
c65 GMT irn bru.jpg
PS. Hasn't been made and I doubt if it will be. Chris, Mike, Adrian, are you reading?
Edit: FLE 2020?!
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It would be a big seller up here in the home of Irn BruAmor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:53 pm Apologies for my complete lack of Photoshop skills, but this would be a winner for me...the C65 GMT Irn-Bru!
c65 GMT irn bru.jpg
PS. Hasn't been made and I doubt if it will be. Chris, Mike, Adrian, are you reading?
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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
The watches currently occupying my obsessive refreshes of eBay and Chrono24:
- Oris Divers Sixty-Five - Black/Blue Dial
- Seiko Prospex Turtle - Anthracite Dial
- Smiths Everest PRS-25
I'm a simple man with simple vintage tastes
- Oris Divers Sixty-Five - Black/Blue Dial
- Seiko Prospex Turtle - Anthracite Dial
- Smiths Everest PRS-25
I'm a simple man with simple vintage tastes
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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
I keep dreaming about the day I pull the trigger on my personal Trinity: submariner, speedmaster, Navitimer.
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