The Dive Watch Connection

One of my best dishwashers/prep cooks from a previous gig lives like an absolute king in country, and has more property than most here. He'd take a two month long hiatus in country because he was that reliable when needed, and i'd have no problem letting him, so long as it wasn't during the busy sea...

BBK357 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:08 pm

sierra11b wrote:Had it now for a couple weeks and it's great. Glad i opted for the new version. Love the subtle lacquered dial and the oversize crown especially.

Nice- which size is this one?

It's the new for '23 reference 224270 40mm.

Been awhile but i once bought a watch for my friend's wife (omega quartz butterfly dial) with his cash as to keep it secret, and they didn't have the watch available as they needed to source it. I ended up dealing with Topper. I have bought lower end stuff <1000k with no problems and they have inve...

andy tims wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:58 am

I bought my 99.1 in 2010 & have had a card each year.

It's a very nice gesture, although I didn't think this year's card was as nice as in previous years.

i thought the same!

Not sure if I've posted this years prior, but always get a tasteful card every Christmas from Dirk and his team for Christmas since purchasing my 99.1 in 2013. I just thought it was pretty darn cool! While my watch is still running strong, I did inquire about servicing a year ago and they were Johnn...

Been awhile but i once bought a watch for my friend's wife (omega quartz butterfly dial) with his cash as to keep it secret, and they didn't have the watch available as they needed to source it. I ended up dealing with Topper. I have bought lower end stuff <1000k with no problems and they have inven...

Had it now for a couple weeks and it's great. Glad i opted for the new version. Love the subtle lacquered dial and the oversize crown especially.

Full YG Speedy Pro That would be awesome but it’s double his budget isn’t it . I think I would prefer that to the Daytona all day . I missed the budget post. EDIT: 20k seems hard unless it's vintage or new without bracelet. The other way is entirely bespoke with something like Dornbluth in that whe...

Full YG Speedy Pro

224270 in which is all that matters.

A couple of erasers for my Titanium watches https://i.ibb.co/TB3KbNh/IMG-0452.jpg But, wait, rockmastermike, you don't have any titanium watches?!? Soon.....soon https://64.media.tumblr.com/eb2bf6cfd18047972d6d6259f4cbbc3e/tumblr_p5ez5sodwS1rb9618o1_r2_540.gif What do the erasers accomplish with Ti?

Merry Christmas Eve! Hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Merry Christmas you buncha leg cherries!

Gift exchange and VIP treatment at my best friend and old chef co-worker's steak house last night. He even broke out his custom damascus laguiole for me!

Selling the SBDX012 was one of my ultimate watch regrets.

Panerai7 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:34 am

sierra11b wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:29 am

Looks great on your large wrist. Is that the new “40”?

Yes, sir!

Let's hope they Tudor the shit out of them. I think that's the plan, no?

That size does look really good on your wrist. I had a 36mm Tudor day - date (rare one with the mercedes hands and the cali dial) but found it was too small on my 7.25" wrist. I'm wearing a 39mm grand seiko these days and it seems perfect for me. I suspect it has more to do with the shape of the wr...

https://i.imgur.com/VpCt6RH.jpg Whawhawhaaat?! The new 40?!? Yes, sir! First time I didn't have to adjust the bracelet on any new purchase. Perfectly finger tight with all links set at the middle micro adjust. Very happy with this one! it's no 39, but it's damn awesome [emoji12][emoji7][emoji7][emo...

hoppyjr wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:03 pm

sierra11b wrote:

Very nice! I’m jelly. Find me one so I can sell my Exp 2 and be your twin.

Well, i'm still on the "list" as I haven't told them a thing. We can talk if that time comes. I'll take the airline points.

Double tap.

I'm so glad i didn't opt for the 36 explorer as I was ready to pay and tried to persuade the AD to sell me the display. Equally happy I posted a thread to get me into the 40. I have a couple 34mm inherited from my FIL, who developed a nickel? allergy and can't wear watches anymore. A crisp unpolishe...

https://i.imgur.com/VpCt6RH.jpg Very nice. Congrats. AD came through after all?? Hell no. I knew I squandered "the relationship" when i didn't bite on the Pelagos 43. Wish I could have but literally bought this just before trying on the Pelagos (broke out of Ca 10day wait jail today). https://i.img...

Wario406 wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:45 pm

sierra11b wrote:

Whawhawhaaat?! The new 40?!?

Yes, sir! First time I didn't have to adjust the bracelet on any new purchase. Perfectly finger tight with all links set at the middle micro adjust. Very happy with this one!