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jswing
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by jswing » Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:46 pm
toxicavenger wrote:this watch really looks great.
Soon we'll see how it looks on a jungle green shiznit.
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by CGSshorty » Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:47 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:demer03 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:48 pm
Really wears nicely
It looks nice. I'd rather have this than the TI version of the iwc mark xviiiiiii whatever.
I was so disappointed in that watch. I love the way it looks in photos, but it feels like a toy.
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by JP Chestnut » Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:59 pm
CGSshorty wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:47 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:demer03 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:48 pm
Really wears nicely
It looks nice. I'd rather have this than the TI version of the iwc mark xviiiiiii whatever.
I was so disappointed in that watch. I love the way it looks in photos, but it feels like a toy.
IWC's approach to TI and ceramic is so behind the curve. It's pretty embarrassing. This is a basic watch, but it's sold at a basic watch price by a basic watch brand.
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by giorgos mg » Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:05 am
How is the lume?
Anyone has also the regular version for comparison?
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demer03
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by demer03 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:32 am
The lume plots are small, but effective. I literally just woke up in a hotel and couldn’t see the clock. Picked up the hammy and I was surprised to easily make out the time.....of course I’m used to dead lume in vintage.
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by Denizen » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:19 pm
Mine came in earlier today...keeping it on the original strap for now.
The watch lugs are a little longer than I expected...or the springbar holes are slightly further out, anyway. If anyone has plans to pair this with a standard strap, be prapared for a slightly wider gap. Of course, that means it can accept a thicker strap...not that it needs one.
True to size at 38mm, but the wrist presense is a touch bigger...it's perfect, I think. 29mm on the dial, 31mm on the crystal.
I never owned the original so can't compare it that way. Cheap fun as these go...comparatively.
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by Joeprez » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:38 pm
Man that looks really sweet!
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jswing
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by jswing » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:49 pm
Mine is apparently still lost in customs in Tokyo.
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jswing
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by jswing » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:51 pm
Denizen wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:19 pm
Mine came in earlier today...keeping it on the original strap for now.
The watch lugs are a little longer than I expected...or the springbar holes are slightly further out, anyway. If anyone has plans to pair this with a standard strap, be prapared for a slightly wider gap. Of course, that means it can accept a thicker strap...not that it needs one.
True to size at 38mm, but the wrist presense is a touch bigger...it's perfect, I think. 29mm on the dial, 31mm on the crystal.
I never owned the original so can't compare it that way. Cheap fun as these go...comparatively.
Looks great. I always wore mine (the date version, but same case) on natos, so the longer lugs never presented a problem. In fact, I like the 48mm LTL, gives the watch a nice presence.
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by logan2z » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:55 pm
BTW, I spoke to a US Hamilton AD today and these are not expected to hit the US until Summer. They will be first shown at Baselworld before being rolled out to dealers.
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jswing
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by jswing » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:05 am
Finally!
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by JP Chestnut » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:15 am
Look good on you. The lugs look a little long for me, but it could be the picture.
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jswing
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by jswing » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:30 am
JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:15 am
Look good on you. The lugs look a little long for me, but it could be the picture.
Thanks JP. It's partly the picture, and also I think my wrist has gotten even smaller. It's 48mm LTL, so about the same as a Rolex Sub. Kind of long for a 38mm watch.
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by JP Chestnut » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:31 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:30 am
JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:15 am
Look good on you. The lugs look a little long for me, but it could be the picture.
Thanks JP. It's partly the picture, and also I think my wrist has gotten even smaller. It's 48mm LTL, so about the same as a Rolex Sub. Kind of long for a 38mm watch.
A little long, but pretty similar to my Mark XV if I remember correctly. How's the thickness?
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jswing
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by jswing » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:37 am
JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:31 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:30 am
JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:15 am
Look good on you. The lugs look a little long for me, but it could be the picture.
Thanks JP. It's partly the picture, and also I think my wrist has gotten even smaller. It's 48mm LTL, so about the same as a Rolex Sub. Kind of long for a 38mm watch.
A little long, but pretty similar to my Mark XV if I remember correctly. How's the thickness?
It lacks girth at 9.5mm thick.
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by Denizen » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:43 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:05 am
Finally!
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Made it safely thru I see...congrats.
I'm not a big nato guy but I have to try Terry's straps...if not on this, than another piece.
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jswing
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by jswing » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:49 am
Denizen wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:43 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:05 am
Finally!
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Made it safely thru I see...congrats.
I'm not a big nato guy but I have to try Terry's straps...if not on this, than another piece.
Thanks! I only really like natos on certain watches, but this watch to me is made for them. I have a box full of Terry's natos, but this is my first "Shiznit", and it's very luxurious as natos go.
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by Torrid » Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:00 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:49 am
Denizen wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:43 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:05 am
Finally!
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Made it safely thru I see...congrats.
I'm not a big nato guy but I have to try Terry's straps...if not on this, than another piece.
Thanks! I only really like natos on certain watches, but this watch to me is made for them. I have a box full of Terry's natos, but this is my first "Shiznit", and it's very luxurious as natos go.
They are super sturdy as well. I wear my 42mm Khaki Field with them most days for work and even through they are softer, they just don’t fray like most NATOs do over time. I have yet to have to take a lighter to any of them.
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demer03
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by demer03 » Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:18 am
Dang! You really did have to wait! Congrats!
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jswing
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by jswing » Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:48 pm
demer03 wrote:Dang! You really did have to wait! Congrats!
Thanks! Some people have bought and sold them in the time it took to get mine.
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demer03
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by demer03 » Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:31 pm
Lol, yup
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by toxicavenger » Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:07 pm
Torrid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:00 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:49 am
Denizen wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:43 am
jswing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:05 am
Finally!
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Made it safely thru I see...congrats.
I'm not a big nato guy but I have to try Terry's straps...if not on this, than another piece.
Thanks! I only really like natos on certain watches, but this watch to me is made for them. I have a box full of Terry's natos, but this is my first "Shiznit", and it's very luxurious as natos go.
They are super sturdy as well. I wear my 42mm Khaki Field with them most days for work and even through they are softer, they just don’t fray like most NATOs do over time. I have yet to have to take a lighter to any of them.
Great to hear that. I don't wear one strap long enough anymore. I just rotate them.
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by hoppyjr » Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:19 pm
jswing wrote:Finally!
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Looks good. Congrats!
The longer lugs of the Smiths I had made that 39 piece work for my large wrist. I think this looks perfect on you.
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jswing
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by jswing » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:55 am
hoppyjr wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:19 pm
jswing wrote:Finally!
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Looks good. Congrats!
The longer lugs of the Smiths I had made that 39 piece work for my large wrist. I think this looks perfect on you.
Thanks! Yeah, 38 - 40 seems to be about right for me.
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by mario24601 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:07 pm
Can anyone please share where I can order from?
Thank you
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