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Re: WRUW August 10

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Re: WRUW August 10

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:50 pm

How is it Ed ? On our size wrists I mean

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by hoppyjr » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:58 pm

Panerai7 wrote:How is it Ed ? On our size wrists I mean
It's smaller than we usually wear. Not t get to personal, but I have trouble with my joints, including wrists, so more comfy is important to me.

That said, I was considering this or a 14060M Sub as my "nato watch". This has a larger dial presence, matte dial, that "field watch" aesthetic that just works on nato. The five year warranty doesn't hurt either. It was also less expensive than a 4-line 14060M.

I've been wearing the EZM3F much over the last couple years, and this week the EZM2. I've become more comfortable with 39-40mm stuff, so I see this as ideal. Lightweight, comfy, and discrete. It's definitely a nice pairing with nato.

I've tried to streamline to quality stuff that I'll wear often. I grew tired of looking at watches and having to decide. This will be my nato watch, the 114060 for bracelet, the Weiss on Perlon (and some color).

I hope to be done. I hope.

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:33 pm

Good to hear. Thanks for your thoughts

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by matt.wu » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:37 pm

Damn! Congrats, Ed!
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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Chocodove » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:45 pm

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Well done! :clap:

Except...
hoppyjr wrote:

I hope to be done. I hope.
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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Chocodove » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:46 pm

koda240 wrote:Just in yesterday and loving it. Really hope I keep it for the long haul. Can't really imagine a better daily watch for comfort and reliability.
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Also well done! Great choice.
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Re: WRUW August 10

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Re: WRUW August 10

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by hoppyjr » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:20 pm

koda240 wrote:Just in yesterday and loving it. Really hope I keep it for the long haul. Can't really imagine a better daily watch for comfort and reliability.
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Well, great minds! Congrats buddy!

I actually didn't see your post and picked the same strap because it just works perfectly.

Here are some other colors;

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Re: WRUW August 10

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D4n wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:59 am
Man that looks amazing on that strap!! I always found this model less that impressive, but on that strap it's killer!
MDF wrote:
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JP Chestnut wrote:
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raf42 wrote:
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SMMC today. FWIW, I also found this watch less than compelling when I tried it on several different times at an AD. That changed when I got to spend some time with one.
The strap helps a lot. The bracelet is... uh... not for me.
I agree that strap looks superb on that watch!
Thanks guys. The Strap came from a PO GMT and happens to fit the SMMC rather well, "almost" perfectly. Comfortable, durable, and the deployant on it is one of the best in the biz. :cheers:

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Jeep99dad » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:32 pm

Dang. was there a DWc group buy on Explorers!??

Congrats EdI love the new version. Hands are finally long enough.

What happened to your keepers ?
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Re: WRUW August 10

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The Halios Delfin on loan from a fellow WIS
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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by nweash » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:43 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:The Halios Delfin on loan from a fellow WIS
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How're your initial impressions?

I preordered this one and was kinda disappointed in the spring bar location. Quite a large strap gap. Lume was pretty weak and uneven if I recall too.


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Re: WRUW August 10

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Jeep99dad wrote:The Halios Delfin on loan from a fellow WIS
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How do you like it compared to the Seaforth?
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Re: WRUW August 10

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koda240 wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:31 am
Just in yesterday and loving it. Really hope I keep it for the long haul. Can't really imagine a better daily watch for comfort and reliability.
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Congrats (and also to the other new EXP owners). That looks reasonably amazing. Always found the older EXP 1 a bit plain looking, but the new version certainly addresses that. :thumbsup:

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Re: WRUW August 10

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by tmw » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:03 pm

Beautiful explorers guys and congrats!

I may have to pull my 114270 out. It's hard to beat.

I will have the new lume explorer soon.
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Re: WRUW August 10

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River Rat wrote:Tudor Snowflake 2021/0
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Stellar. :clap:

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Re: WRUW August 10

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hoppyjr wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:58 pm
Panerai7 wrote:How is it Ed ? On our size wrists I mean
It's smaller than we usually wear. Not t get to personal, but I have trouble with my joints, including wrists, so more comfy is important to me.

That said, I was considering this or a 14060M Sub as my "nato watch". This has a larger dial presence, matte dial, that "field watch" aesthetic that just works on nato. The five year warranty doesn't hurt either. It was also less expensive than a 4-line 14060M.

I've been wearing the EZM3F much over the last couple years, and this week the EZM2. I've become more comfortable with 39-40mm stuff, so I see this as ideal. Lightweight, comfy, and discrete. It's definitely a nice pairing with nato.

I've tried to streamline to quality stuff that I'll wear often. I grew tired of looking at watches and having to decide. This will be my nato watch, the 114060 for bracelet, the Weiss on Perlon (and some color).

I hope to be done. I hope.

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Shiiit! You guys are killing me. Congrats. I love it.

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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by Jeep99dad » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:13 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:The Halios Delfin on loan from a fellow WIS
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How do you like it compared to the Seaforth?
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The Seaforth feels so small and light sort of dainty Image and this was feels very heavy for its size. Solid. Case shape is so different as are dial and hands and bezel. It looks and feel like a nicer watch, of higher quality
I prefer the Seaforth design and style but wish it had the case width and length of the Delfin but not the weight
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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by MDF » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:19 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:43 pm
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Holy crap congrats, one question on this one does it have the adjustable clasp on the bracelet?
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WRUW August 10

Post by Jeep99dad » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:23 pm

nweash wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:The Halios Delfin on loan from a fellow WIS
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How're your initial impressions?

I preordered this one and was kinda disappointed in the spring bar location. Quite a large strap gap. Lume was pretty weak and uneven if I recall too.
I like it but don't love it. I admit It's cool but doesn't have the "charm" of the Seaforth. Better finish than Seaforth imo and nicer bezel. Like the hands not 100% sure on the hour markers. They could grow on me.
Too/unnecessary heavy.
Lug holes could be better located but not horrible at all. Works fine on this canvas.
Lume isn't as good as Seaforth however it's not bad at all. Image and it is uniform
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Re: WRUW August 10

Post by gwells » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:28 pm

delphin is my least favorite halios. seaforth and tropik i love. want to try a laguna some day, but it may be a little larger than i like.

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