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by dnslater
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: NEW PELAGOS FXD "ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EDITION
Replies: 74
Views: 3601

Re: New Tudors - FXD and FXD Chrono

Supposedly the chrono is 13.6mm thick, which would probably be quite manageable for a 43mm watch. That's not bad for a chrono, especially from Tudor. That would actually be a pretty nice wearing watch. The Black Bay chrono is around 14.5mm thick so impressive if they reduced it by almost 1mm. I'm c...
by dnslater
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: NEW PELAGOS FXD "ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EDITION
Replies: 74
Views: 3601

Re: New Tudors - FXD and FXD Chrono

I like the 3 hander. Would like a case without pvd coating but not a deal breaker. Noice [emoji108] It’s not a Pvd coating, it’s the plastic forged carbon deal. Interesting how plastic this forged carbon looks compared to say the Doxa (where you see all the compressed carbon fiber flakes) At the en...
by dnslater
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A new Ploprof!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 62
Views: 3164

Re: A new Ploprof!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which is a tougher and better designed watch? Monobloc tuna Vs monobloc ploprof? Tougher in what sense? If you mean "beat it to shit", then the Tuna has to win because you can always just replace the shroud. Yeah, Ploprof is a beautiful object but Tuna is about as rugged as you can get for an analo...
by dnslater
Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Titanic submersible missing
Replies: 204
Views: 16361

Re: Titanic submersible missing

If anyone wants a text version that bypasses the WSJ paywall: https://txtify.it/https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-navy-detected-titan-sub-implosion-days-ago-6844cb12 Thanks for the txt link. I followed the saga, but looking back I'm surprised how much traction the story got. What did the world miss ...
by dnslater
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Omega Seamaster
Replies: 36
Views: 1922

Re: New Omega Seamaster

Wasn't the OG SM300 introduced in 64'? I have to wonder if they will finally do some sort of sword hand reference in 2024. The current SMP hands have grown on me and I now like them. Unique and they are nicely finished and work with the current glossy wave dial nicely. SMP is quirky and unique. When...
by dnslater
Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Titanic submersible missing
Replies: 204
Views: 16361

Re: Titanic submersible missing

We are discussing in my office and are struggling with some basic decisions.... I feel bad for lost lives BUT How the hell is a person convinced to pay $$$ to be BOLTED into a carbon fiber submersible with acrylic windows, handed a PS4 controller and told "Hope we make it down.".... and these peopl...
by dnslater
Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Titanic submersible missing
Replies: 204
Views: 16361

Re: Titanic submersible missing

We have an in-ground “expedition cave” that I’m now offering tours of. You’ll want eye protection and it’s gonna smell kinda bad, but you most likely won’t drown and it’s a fraction of the cost. If you seek adventure, call me. I dont even know how to respond to that… Thanks Hop. Hey, we provide swi...
by dnslater
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: men wearing women's watches, the next trend • WSJ
Replies: 48
Views: 2289

Re: men wearing women's watches, the next trend • WSJ

Christ people, who gives a shit what size watch other men wear? I have my late grandfathers watch that he wore as a paratrooper in WW2. Here is him rocking it in it's 32mm glory. Wear what makes you happy, to each their own.

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by dnslater
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 302787

Re: New Seiko Thread

hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:55 pm
If Seiko had affordable divers that were also accurate I would own one.
They do, but they say "Quartz" or "Solar" on them.
by dnslater
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 302787

Re: New Seiko Thread

Where did you find the clasp info? https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/introducing-the-seiko-astron-gps-solar-collections-four-new-high-tech-watches-ssj013-ssj014-ssj015-ssj017/#gref Apparently the Astron line has been quietly featuring these clasps on their watches while Seiko and Grand ...
by dnslater
Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:01 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 302787

Re: New Seiko Thread

New astron: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230607/00aa89e196f952ab4f2bcd6431780df2.jpg https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/astron/2023_sport_design I love the blue dial version! Thickness:12.0mm Diameter:41.2mm Lug-to-lug:48.6mm Titanium 100m water resist Great lume This is one I mi...
by dnslater
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:44 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Seestern... why do I feel dirty?!
Replies: 71
Views: 11997

Re: Seestern... why do I feel dirty?!

I have to ask... did Doxa really create the case shape before all the other companies? I mean, in Art, we know that people like Van Gogh, Picasso, et Al., were inspired by other artists...musicians do the same... so, I recall Seiko putting out designs in the late 60's that had very similar case sha...
by dnslater
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: My experience w Seiko Service Center
Replies: 11
Views: 853

Re: My experience w Seiko Service Center

I thought about sending my Tuna in for a battery change, but just ended up doing it myself. Glad I did.. although no pressure test for mine. Thankfully the 5 year batteries in these last 8-10 years.

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by dnslater
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Sinn Forum
Topic: Strange Doings in an EZM2 Hydro
Replies: 10
Views: 2190

Re: Strange Doings in an EZM2 Hydro

I'm assuming they removed the oil and clean the watch with the battery change prior to refilling? Maybe this photo was taken during that process?
by dnslater
Thu May 25, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: The Resurgence of Breitling
Replies: 36
Views: 1923

Re: The Resurgence of Breitling

I've always loved the Breitling Emergency model, especially the yellow dial variant from a few years ago. I just thought it was kind of cool to have a watch that doubled as an EPIRB. Kind of hard to justify at the almost $16K retail though, especially when I can get a decent EPIRB for well under $1...
by dnslater
Thu May 18, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Shipping to Puerto Rico
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Re: Shipping to Puerto Rico

Sent Joe a watch once... no issues, just like CONUS.
by dnslater
Wed May 17, 2023 4:34 am
Forum: Sinn Forum
Topic: Sinn textile straps
Replies: 16
Views: 3393

Re: Sinn textile straps

Sheesh, I haven't been to WUS for awhile... Ads everywhere!
by dnslater
Fri May 12, 2023 4:24 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Nice Pepsi.
Replies: 18
Views: 1542

Re: Nice Pepsi.

I want to like it, but not sure that I do. It probably is better in person in the 40mm size as some of the baroque features would be downplayed. I'm glad Ball makes it and continues to be different. This is one of those situations where if they addressed every single one of our complaints and change...
by dnslater
Tue May 09, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I'm back!
Replies: 51
Views: 3522

Re: I'm back!

Welcome back Steve!
by dnslater
Tue May 09, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I'm back!
Replies: 51
Views: 3522

Re: I'm back!

Welcome back Steve!
by dnslater
Tue May 09, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I'm back!
Replies: 51
Views: 3522

Re: I'm back!

Welcome back Steve!
by dnslater
Fri May 05, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: 40mm Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz
Replies: 5
Views: 737

Re: 40mm Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz

tattoo chef wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 4:15 pm
If it wasn’t for the polished center links I would buy one of these the second they hit Joma for like $250


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For that money, It wouldn't bother me to address with 5 minutes with a scotchbrite pad.
by dnslater
Wed May 03, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: Why are used GS's selling for so cheap?
Replies: 14
Views: 3853

Re: Why are used GS's selling for so cheap?

I think their designs are also a bit watered down. You can get the same basic design in a SARB, SARX, King Seiko, Presage and even with Citizen with varying degrees of finishing and dials. That's just my opinion. This is especially true of the basic quartz or auto dress Grand Seiko watches like the...
by dnslater
Wed May 03, 2023 4:37 am
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: AI: Friend or Foe?
Replies: 3
Views: 3582

Re: AI: Friend or Foe?

I feel like it is all coming faster than we expected.

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by dnslater
Wed May 03, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Rolex Forum
Topic: Need help on a wife watch…
Replies: 18
Views: 3455

Re: Need help on a wife watch…

I wish I had better advice, but there has got to be a better way to drop $10k on your watch than roll the dice with a custom ebay special. You can buy a used two tone ladies Datejust for half that from a reputable seller and take it to a jeweler to have it customized yourself. https://www.crownandca...