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Post by AlfaScozzesi » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:53 pm

I order one of these as well (Seiko)

I don't really have a "good" watch and some people may think that I still don't but that looked like a real bargain to me.

I am looking forward to it arriving as well. 8)

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:57 pm

AlfaScozzesi wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:53 pm I order one of these as well (Seiko)

I don't really have a "good" watch and some people may think that I still don't but that looked like a real bargain to me.

I am looking forward to it arriving as well. 8)
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Post by jamie_z4 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:13 pm

I'd love a Rado ceramic , think they are amazing looking things.
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Post by enzed4 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:03 pm

Just read a couple of reviews for the Sea Urchin. Great looking watch, but without a screw down crown, and 100m rating, I'd be wary of any water duty beyond the occasional dunk. Still, did read that other owners have swum with theirs, so maybe I'm just being overly cautious.
Wouldn't stop me picking one up at that price though - please post up pics when it arrives :thumbsup:
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:09 pm

enzed4 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:03 pm Just read a couple of reviews for the Sea Urchin. Great looking watch, but without a screw down crown, and 100m rating, I'd be wary of any water duty beyond the occasional dunk. Still, did read that other owners have swum with theirs, so maybe I'm just being overly cautious.
Wouldn't stop me picking one up at that price though - please post up pics when it arrives :thumbsup:
Will do..

Slight change of plan on the other watch front, now hankering after a Planet Ocean...

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Post by enzed4 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:18 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:09 pm
enzed4 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:03 pm Just read a couple of reviews for the Sea Urchin. Great looking watch, but without a screw down crown, and 100m rating, I'd be wary of any water duty beyond the occasional dunk. Still, did read that other owners have swum with theirs, so maybe I'm just being overly cautious.
Wouldn't stop me picking one up at that price though - please post up pics when it arrives :thumbsup:
Will do..

Slight change of plan on the other watch front, now hankering after a Planet Ocean...

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I've loved the PO since it was released, but will probably never pull the trigger on owning one as they are incredibly overpriced for what they are IMHO. If you could get a good deal on a preowned one, it would certainly make it worthwhile.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:22 pm

Was at my best friend's house yesterday, and he has this one, with the rubber strap;
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I LIKE it, but do prefer the stainless bracelet, along with either a blue or black dial/bezel.

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Post by Zoomer » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:28 pm

I have an omega seamaster and wad hankering after a planet ocean then saw a customer with one and to be honest decided I like my seamaster best. It's 10 years old and on its 3rd battery. Only problem I've had is the divers clasp extension which isn't that tight any more. I sure that they both will look great.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:33 pm

Zoomer wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:28 pm I have an omega seamaster and wad hankering after a planet ocean then saw a customer with one and to be honest decided I like my seamaster best. It's 10 years old and on its 3rd battery. Only problem I've had is the divers clasp extension which isn't that tight any more. I sure that they both will look great.
BAttery? What is this newfangled technology you speak of Zoomer? 'Tis witchcraft & sorcery no less!!

Looked at Quartz, but I want something "mechanical" I like the thought of a complex little machine ticking away on my wrist..

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Post by Zoomer » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:41 pm

Yes Quartz. I thought I had done the wrong thing after but, it turns out that a service on a quartz is much much cheaper. I have looked at navitimers, Rolex diving types ( there quite a few) and omegas. I keep coming back to navitimers.. It must be the shiny bits on them.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:43 pm

Bloody hell, even Breitling are doing Quartz now then?

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Post by Zoomer » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:47 pm

Not on navitimers. Don't think but on the cheaper ones ( colts etc) I think they do. I would still use my seamaster day to day and keep the navitimer for best. Saw a nice planet ocean in Chester when I looked at the navitimer
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Post by enzed4 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:37 am

Zoomer wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:47 pm Not on navitimers. Don't think but on the cheaper ones ( colts etc) I think they do.
Cheaper? You obviously haven't checked out the Airwolf Raven :P . This is one lovely but very overpriced quartz. Don't know why, but I just love it.


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And don't forget the Emergency series - quartz, expensive (but not to my taste really...)
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Post by sticky » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:21 am

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:43 pm Bloody hell, even Breitling are doing Quartz now then?

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Post by GuidoK » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:37 pm

^even PP does a few quartz movements
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