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Nice but the case has been polished. And pity it's not the 33 jewel movement, which was a close relative of the 35 jewelled grand seiko chronometer.
It's a bit heavy on the pricing too!
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It's a bit heavy on the pricing too!
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Selling my Aqua Terra 
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How does the compass work. And does it?!
Ordered this from the US,got it today,a good size watch with a nice rugged look....only £55 squid....its a Casio SGW-500H-1B Compass Thermometer Moon Sunset Sunrise Data Watch...and breathe....
Gingerman
Is a great bunch of lads.....
http://support.casio.com/en/manual/manualsearch.php?cid=009&MODULE=5269
The compass does work,the manual will explain how the compass works better than me.
Ponyutd
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sold at auction for a record-breaking 20.6 million Swiss francs (£13.4m).
The Graves Supercomplication was delivered in 1933 to millionaire eccentric banker Henry Graves Jr., who commissioned the 18-karat gold timepiece that incorporates 24 complications (functions outside timekeeping), that was hailed as the most complicated watch of its era.
In a Sotheby’s auction yesterday the collectors piece went to an anonymous bidder after a curious set of events saw it wind up on the bidding pillow.
The scion of a wealthy American banking family Graves commissioned the watch as part of a horological duel with his rival James Ward Packard – the luxury car pioneer – to possess the most complicated timepiece ever created.
Graves, who was obsessively competitive as well as secretive, won the competition after eight years of waiting for the Supercomplication.
The piece is capable of measuring more than just the time, recording sunrise and sunset, contains a perpetual calendar – and chimes the same tune as Big Ben.
The Independent.
The Graves Supercomplication was delivered in 1933 to millionaire eccentric banker Henry Graves Jr., who commissioned the 18-karat gold timepiece that incorporates 24 complications (functions outside timekeeping), that was hailed as the most complicated watch of its era.
In a Sotheby’s auction yesterday the collectors piece went to an anonymous bidder after a curious set of events saw it wind up on the bidding pillow.
The scion of a wealthy American banking family Graves commissioned the watch as part of a horological duel with his rival James Ward Packard – the luxury car pioneer – to possess the most complicated timepiece ever created.
Graves, who was obsessively competitive as well as secretive, won the competition after eight years of waiting for the Supercomplication.
The piece is capable of measuring more than just the time, recording sunrise and sunset, contains a perpetual calendar – and chimes the same tune as Big Ben.
The Independent.
Ponyutd
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Big Ben?
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sold at auction for a record-breaking 20.6 million Swiss francs (£13.4m).
The Graves Supercomplication was delivered in 1933 to millionaire eccentric banker Henry Graves Jr., who commissioned the 18-karat gold timepiece that incorporates 24 complications (functions outside timekeeping), that was hailed as the most complicated watch of its era.
In a Sotheby’s auction yesterday the collectors piece went to an anonymous bidder after a curious set of events saw it wind up on the bidding pillow.
The scion of a wealthy American banking family Graves commissioned the watch as part of a horological duel with his rival James Ward Packard – the luxury car pioneer – to possess the most complicated timepiece ever created.
Graves, who was obsessively competitive as well as secretive, won the competition after eight years of waiting for the Supercomplication.
The piece is capable of measuring more than just the time, recording sunrise and sunset, contains a perpetual calendar – and chimes the same tune as Big Ben.
The Independent.
Bet the new owner simply LOVES it when the clocks change - 24 functions to re-set
I KNOW they don't all need changing - merely for comedic effect
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And another lovely watch I'll never afford!
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/per...-review-revue-thommen-chronograph-217215.html
wayward bob
i ate all your bees
i love it when i discover a whole new world of geekness i never imagined existed. watchuseek is quite addictive isn't it 
anyway, i just bought this 
anyway, i just bought this
wayward bob
i ate all your bees
there isn't a clock thread and i figured this is the only thread likely to understand this particular strange fascination i'm having one of these made...
mmmm nixie tubes
i'm having one of these made...
mmmm nixie tubes
Virtual Blue
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am surprised i like this one. it's full of stuff that i want and because it's a casio, most likely won't cast a wanky impression.
very tempted to purchase - especially with some of the knock down prices out there.
very tempted to purchase - especially with some of the knock down prices out there.
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Just ordered black Rangeman.
Want a non-mechanical digital/ solar powered watch with tons of features.
Want a non-mechanical digital/ solar powered watch with tons of features.
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Now there's a watch that says "MAN!"
I'm not so keen on digital interfaces myself.
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Now there's a watch that says "MAN!"
I'm not so keen on digital interfaces myself.
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-gw9400-rangeman-watch-review-best-g-shock-today/
I saw this review and liked the features.
The looks of the Casio and specifically their G Shock range has evolved ever so slightly over the years. It's fucking massive and something my 4 year old son would appreciate.
Just a functional tool watch.
I prefer analogue too (seconds hand must be sweeping and not ticking).
I was going to buy the green version from a Japanese Internet company - but seemed silly in real life - maybe something an Action Man toy would wear (and what's up with negative displays? they work crap in certain lights)...
FridgeMagnet
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I actually like the sound of that Casio. You have to respect them, they've been making G-Shocks for, what, 30-odd years now and kept the same styling the whole time.http://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-gw9400-rangeman-watch-review-best-g-shock-today/
I saw this review and liked the features.
The looks of the Casio and specifically their G Shock range has evolved ever so slightly over the years. It's fucking massive and something my 4 year old son would appreciate.
Just a functional tool watch.
I prefer analogue too (seconds hand must be sweeping and not ticking).
I was going to buy the green version from a Japanese Internet company - but seemed silly in real life - maybe something an Action Man toy would wear (and what's up with negative displays? they work crap in certain lights)...
That green one looks like something out of Halo though.
FridgeMagnet
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Completely on the other end of watch design I like this one, which I saw in their shop at the OXO tower: http://mrjoneswatches.com/cyclops/
Yes, it only has an hour hand.
Yes, it only has an hour hand.
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Good luck reading that at night after five pints
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I really struggle with buying watches. I need a digital as the stopwatch function is kinda essential when navigating. However it seems the moment you stop buying budget ones, then are all stupidly chunky like the Casio G Shocks. I'm pretty sure I've given this Timex more of a beating then most G Shock owners will ever give there's...witness the wear marks, but something a little smarter with a big display would be very appreciated.
That actually makes it look bigger then it is. I have skinny wrists.
That actually makes it look bigger then it is. I have skinny wrists.
UnderOpenSky
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