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Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets
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UnderOpenSky
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Been using it since Friday now and I like it. For what looks like such a big watch it's very comfortable on the wrist.
Was worried that so many features would make it hard to use, but it doesn't seem so bad, at least once I'd changed it from German
Really really glad I went to the effort of getting one from Germany with a normal display. Looked at a colleague watch which is reversed and no where near as clear.
Altimeter seems easy to set. Not used it for navigation, but my work is at 455 meters and it didn't seem so out. Compass seems to jump around a bit, but I never planned to use it for that, but as a get out of shit card if mine breaks...
Not got my head around using the barometer to forecast weather, but will try when I have time.
Off to North Wales later in the week so looking forward to giving it a proper field test.
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hiraethified
Ooh, I like that. What's the lume like?
Astroavia N97S Men's Quartz Watch with Black Dial Chronograph Display and Stainless Steel Bracelet,got it off Amazon for 70 squid,a classy looking watch which looks more expensive than what it cost me.
Gingerman
Is a great bunch of lads.....
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hiraethified
How are you getting on with it?
Astroavia N97S Men's Quartz Watch with Black Dial Chronograph Display and Stainless Steel Bracelet,got it off Amazon for 70 squid,a classy looking watch which looks more expensive than what it cost me.
Gingerman
Is a great bunch of lads.....
Really well,looks great on my wrist keeps good time,solid as fuck as well,have had loads of people asking me about it.
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Been using it since Friday now and I like it. For what looks like such a big watch it's very comfortable on the wrist.
Was worried that so many features would make it hard to use, but it doesn't seem so bad, at least once I'd changed it from German
Really really glad I went to the effort of getting one from Germany with a normal display. Looked at a colleague watch which is reversed and no where near as clear.
Altimeter seems easy to set. Not used it for navigation, but my work is at 455 meters and it didn't seem so out. Compass seems to jump around a bit, but I never planned to use it for that, but as a get out of shit card if mine breaks...
Not got my head around using the barometer to forecast weather, but will try when I have time.
Off to North Wales later in the week so looking forward to giving it a proper field test.
Yes please report.
The compass accuracy on the Rangeman needs to be set independently when outdoors.
I have found the preset values inaccurate.
Positive displays are always better IMO. Wise choice.
Virtual Blue
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This ghastly piece of bling is a Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie....yours for $1million......
Were you on the Daily Mail website?
I came across this beauty the other day - only £318! That's a whole lot of watch.
Fez909
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That's lovely.Were you on the Daily Mail website?
I came across this beauty the other day - only £318! That's a whole lot of watch.
What's the brand like? I've never heard of them.
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The brand Orient is very good - they been running for over 60 years and have different quality to their watches.
The Orient Star is an offshoot of Orient and sold primarily in the US markets.
The quality of the Orient Star is similar to mid-tier Seikos (think the SARB series - Cocktail Time, Presage etc).
I think that watch above is awesome - love the open heart and the customised movement - much better than your bog standard Tissot/ Hamilton within' this price range.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
This is nice
It is - although I prefer the Dornbluth - although I suspect that's a lot more expensive:
Fez909
toilet expert
A LOT more expensive. 5-10 times moreIt is - although I prefer the Dornbluth - although I suspect that's a lot more expensive:
Voley
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It is - although I prefer the Dornbluth - although I suspect that's a lot more expensive:
Yeah that's lovely. I daren't even google the price mind.
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Gingerman
Is a great bunch of lads.....
Nice,what would you pay for one of them then? Ah right £318Were you on the Daily Mail website?
I came across this beauty the other day - only £318! That's a whole lot of watch.
Virtual Blue
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http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...rve-open-heart-sdk02002f-mens-watch-6498.html
£298.
I am tempted and the guys at Creation mark the post as a 'gift.'
50-50 that it gets caught up in customs.
Virtual Blue
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If I'm concerned predominately with a case and bracelet, my money would go on a Damasko. I don't believe there's a company out there that can produce the same metal finish as these guys...
That watch above is pretty cool.
I mean check out their lume shots!
Virtual Blue
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Orient Star - SDK02002F
Ordered Thursday PM, arrived Sunday AM via DHL Express and wasn't taxed (total of £303).
Quality-wise, I cannot fault it.
The finishing on the case is much better than the modern Tissot or the Hamiltons within the sub-£800 price range though they are obviously a step below Longines/ Baume & Mercier.
Movement, in-house - slight noise (rotor) but not intrusive. Time is running 9 secs fast in first 24 hours. Not bothered as I know it will settle.
Only thing that bugged me is the crap lume, one of the worst I have come across.
Other than that, I will be enjoying this piece as it's very comfortable with a short height profile (works with a suit/ shirt or casual smart).
I like it as it's not intimidating and looks pretty cool - in a Seiko Alpinist kinda way.
Would recommend!
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hiraethified
Ooh, I like very much indeed!
If I'm concerned predominately with a case and bracelet, my money would go on a Damasko. I don't believe there's a company out there that can produce the same metal finish as these guys...
That watch above is pretty cool.
I mean check out their lume shots!
...and then I saw the price
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Ooh, I like very much indeed!
...and then I saw the price
Movement:
• Valjoux 7750
• Self-winding, mechanical movement
• 25 jewels
• 28,800 bph
• Shockproof according to DIN 8308
• Anti-magnetic according to DIN 8309
• Reinforced spring barrel
• EPS spring
• Screw balance
• Damasko rotor with ceramic bearing
• Watch is regulated in 5 positions the movement values of the watches are fully within the specifications of the official chronometer standard
Functions:
• Hour, minute, permanent small sweep second
• Day/date window with new, modified position
• Chronograph: 12-hour counter, 30-minute counter,
• 60-second counter
Case:
• Stainless steel, bead-blasted, nickel-free
• Ice-hardened to 60 HRC or 710 HV
• Integrated anti-magnetic inner cage, anti-magnetic to 80,000 A/m or 100 mT
• Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, AR coating on the underside only: available at special request
• Crystal gasket resistant to UV radiation
• Solid screw back with O-ring Viton gasket
• Patented crown and pusher system
• Pusher fitted on barrel with minimum radial play, thus permitting minimal locating hole in casing without any scratching between pusher and casing, as well as preventing an intrusion of dirt particles.
• Gaskets of crown and pushers are equipped with a permanent lubrication.
• All gaskets made of Viton, which is a material that offers premium chemical resistance.
• Screw-down crown with protective shoulders
• Crown, pushers and casing fully hardened
• Bi-directional rotating bezel with exact minute engagement working with patented ceramic bearing
• Sealed luminous dot
• Protected from the intrusion of dust by gasket element
• Hardened and scratchproof bezel insert finished with extremely abrasion-proof Damest layer with a hardness of 2500 HV
• Two optional bezel inserts: 60-minute countdown or 12-hour ring (according to US military specifications)
• Water resistant according to DIN 8310, pressure-proof up to 10 bar
• Negative-pressure-proof
Dial:
• Matt black, hour markers and triangle at 12 provided with a persistent special paint Red Si imprint at 8 Bilight provided with red special colour
Hands:
• The hour and minute hands are painted black and provided with a white, persistent special paint
• The second hand is provided with a red special paint, the minute and hour timers are painted black and provided with a white special paint
Strap and Bracelet:
• Water resistant, smooth shrunk-leather straps in black, natural rubber applied inside,
• double-stitched seam in black-red, white-red variant also available for this model,
• bead-blasted buckle.
Dimensions:
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Overall height: 13.70 mm
• Bezel diameter: 43.80 mm
• Lug width: 22 mm Weight without strap: 99 grams
All for a snip under £2.5K.
There are better brands at this price point but their lesser sub-£1000 offerings are quite 'reasonable'.
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hiraethified
It's lovely. But there is no way I could ever justify that kind of money on a watch. Besides, I prefer Fortis.
Virtual Blue
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At least you have good tastes and appreciate watches whether they cost £50 or £2500.
Buying it is a different matter I agree.
Just make sure that when you've got your new watch you wear it on your wrist, unlike this rich loser who clearly has all the gear but no idea 
He probably has a member of his entourage whose job is to know what time it is
He probably has a member of his entourage whose job is to know what time it is
Virtual Blue
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Why would anyone spend serious money on a Tag Heuer?
Old Heuers I get but Tags?
C'mon now...
Old Heuers I get but Tags?
C'mon now...
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