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Posted: 7/18/2021 5:24:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/18/2021 6:51:51 PM EDT
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I would up your budget to less than $500 and look at 1) Tissot 2) Hamilton 3) Seiko |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 6:59:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would up your budget to less than $500 and look at 1) Tissot 2) Hamilton 3) Seiko |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 7:19:40 PM EDT
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I know everyone hates the logo, but Long Island Watches are a lot of bang for the buck. Both of these are sapphire sandwich, screw-down crown, and Seiko movements with hacking & handwinding. Both are priced under $200.
There are cheaper autos but I don’t think there are many with those specs.  
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Posted: 7/18/2021 8:01:51 PM EDT
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Check out "Deep Blue" watches...
Their cheaper ones have Seiko movements and pretty good bang for the buck... |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 9:59:19 PM EDT
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Seiko Samurai
Orient Glycine if you shop around Tissot if you shop around Hamilton if you shop around Aramar Deep Blue Used Steinhart I’m partial to this Lots of choices here |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 7:15:11 AM EDT
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You might be able to find a Hamilton in that price range, but it'll be easier to find a Seiko 5, something like the SNZ, SNK, or SRP. Orient Bambino may be a good option if you can get over your watch saying' Orient' on it. Tissot makes some nice watches in that price range also. Timex Navi or M79 auto might also be a consideration. In my opinion Casio, Seiko, and Tissot are the way to go within the sub $500 mark.
If you open up the budget closer to $500-$600 your options grow considerably. More microbrands open up and you still have your Seiko Turtles and Samurais, Sangin Atlas, Marathon General Purpose Mechanical, Citizen Promaster Dive Auto, Seiko Presage, Laco, Baltic, and Lorier all make great watches with a slight (200% haha) increase in budget. |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 8:37:47 PM EDT
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Get the watch you want. Buying something to scratch the itch won't help and you spend more in the long run.
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Posted: 7/19/2021 10:57:16 PM EDT
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I’d have no problem buying an Orient or and Islander watch. I have an Orient Flight I, and it’s been a great watch. Thinking of getting the Islander Turtle homage soon.
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Posted: 7/20/2021 8:48:51 AM EDT
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This thread is relevant to my interests right now.
There a reason Citizen isn't mentioned? And Lucien Piccard |
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Posted: 7/20/2021 9:07:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Get the watch you want. Buying something to scratch the itch won't help and you spend more in the long run. the watch I "want" is $13,000 and I'm in no way shape or form buying that any time soon :( |
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Posted: 7/20/2021 6:27:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This thread is relevant to my interests right now. There a reason Citizen isn't mentioned? And Lucien Piccard Because at this time Citizen is nOt making any autos There is talk of them re_introducing some to the line, but they will be quote " higher end " and it will not till be till 4th quarter towards Christmas if it happens this year. Lucien Piccard uses cheap plastic gear, chines movements. Same thing you will find in a Charles Hubert Fossil autos are better than Lucien Piccard. The Harbor Freight of autos, but lower quality. |
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Posted: 7/20/2021 6:48:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Because at this time Citizen is nOt making any autos There is talk of them re_introducing some to the line, but they will be quote " higher end " and it will not till be till 4th quarter towards Christmas if it happens this year. Lucien Piccard uses cheap plastic gear, chines movements. Same thing you will find in a Charles Hubert Fossil autos are better than Lucien Piccard. The Harbor Freight of autos, but lower quality. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This thread is relevant to my interests right now. There a reason Citizen isn't mentioned? And Lucien Piccard Because at this time Citizen is nOt making any autos There is talk of them re_introducing some to the line, but they will be quote " higher end " and it will not till be till 4th quarter towards Christmas if it happens this year. Lucien Piccard uses cheap plastic gear, chines movements. Same thing you will find in a Charles Hubert Fossil autos are better than Lucien Piccard. The Harbor Freight of autos, but lower quality. Excellent. I kinda came to the same conclusion since posting. Been looking at Seikos now. |
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Posted: 7/21/2021 7:49:08 AM EDT
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At that price point, I would get an Islander clone of the SKX series.
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Posted: 7/21/2021 8:18:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At that price point, I would get an Islander clone of the SKX series. this. go here to see their Seiko-clone dive watches. I'd argue they are better than SKXs because the Islanders have sapphire crystals, ceramic bezels, and the NH35/36 movement. |
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Posted: 7/21/2021 10:08:07 AM EDT
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I bought a nice Sinn 656 clone off ebay based on a Seiko 5 mechanism for roughly $200. There are 37, 38, and 39mm variants being sold
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Posted: 7/21/2021 10:16:03 PM EDT
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Quoted: Thinking about getting into an auto watch. Want to try something budget before I really go for it. However, I will not buy an invicta or steinhart because of unfortunate names. What should I be looking into? I am thinking about a Tudor eventually but everything I have currently is a battery operated bastard but why don't you like Steinhart?  Love mine...and so do lots and lots of other owners..... Not judging! Just curious. |
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Posted: 7/22/2021 6:24:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Okay, I totally get Invicta, the Pep Boys', Gold Tone Spinner Rims of the watch world..... but why don't you like Steinhart? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23042/Ocean_One_JPG-2023280.jpg Love mine...and so do lots and lots of other owners..... Not judging! Just curious. I like the watches! But dated a girl with a Very similar name and not really interested in seeing it every time I check my watch. She was a legit psychopath |
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Posted: 7/22/2021 9:00:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like the watches! But dated a girl with a Very similar name and not really interested in seeing it every time I check my watch. She was a legit psychopath Valid. 
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Posted: 7/22/2021 9:20:20 AM EDT
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Quote History@FlockaCGulz I know it's crazy, but so was she. Turned out she was significantly more married than she had let on, and had at least 2 more boyfriends at the time. Seems like a lot of work to keep straight but I bailed as soon as I found out. Other side note from later that year... my HS GF looked me up, said she wanted to get back together but I should know she was married and divorced 2x and she has herpes. I politely declined. She left, got a wreck and DUI in the process, then married a guy 20 years older than her who already had a bunch of kids. She gets preggo a few weeks after her now daughter did. So she's officially a grandma and her kid is younger than her grandkid. ANd the kids are sibling-cousins or some shit? I'm not even sure. And no, I'm not even from Alabama 
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Posted: 7/22/2021 10:03:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @FlockaCGulz I know it's crazy, but so was she. Turned out she was significantly more married than she had let on, and had at least 2 more boyfriends at the time. Seems like a lot of work to keep straight but I bailed as soon as I found out. Other side note from later that year... my HS GF looked me up, said she wanted to get back together but I should know she was married and divorced 2x and she has herpes. I politely declined. She left, got a wreck and DUI in the process, then married a guy 20 years older than her who already had a bunch of kids. She gets preggo a few weeks after her now daughter did. So she's officially a grandma and her kid is younger than her grandkid. ANd the kids are sibling-cousins or some shit? I'm not even sure. And no, I'm not even from Alabama Lol, I'm with you 100%. Good eject and no need to be reminded hourly of that mess. I can't get past the similarity to Steinhausen Watches (junk sold in NRA magazines, etc) so I've never been interested in them myself. I admit they're legit nice watches, though. |
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Posted: 7/22/2021 10:51:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like the watches! But dated a girl with a Very similar name and not really interested in seeing it every time I check my watch. She was a legit psychopath I hate to admit...that I EXACTLY get that. |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 11:36:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Because at this time Citizen is nOt making any autos There is talk of them re_introducing some to the line, but they will be quote " higher end " and it will not till be till 4th quarter towards Christmas if it happens this year. Lucien Piccard uses cheap plastic gear, chines movements. Same thing you will find in a Charles Hubert Fossil autos are better than Lucien Piccard. The Harbor Freight of autos, but lower quality. Citizen is still cranking out the NY0040 / NY0080 automatic divers. Lots of EUR shops can get them to you for around $250 shipped. |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 1:57:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Citizen is still cranking out the NY0040 / NY0080 automatic divers. Lots of EUR shops can get them to you for around $250 shipped. They aren't fancy, the crown is on the wrong side, and in my opinion the hands look cheap, but I have one and don't have plans on selling it. I do like that watch for a general purpose waterproof watch, and for some reason I like the dial better than the SKX007. |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 4:55:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Okay, I totally get Invicta, the Pep Boys', Gold Tone Spinner Rims of the watch world..... but why don't you like Steinhart? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23042/Ocean_One_JPG-2023280.jpg Love mine...and so do lots and lots of other owners..... Not judging! Just curious. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thinking about getting into an auto watch. Want to try something budget before I really go for it. However, I will not buy an invicta or steinhart because of unfortunate names. What should I be looking into? I am thinking about a Tudor eventually but everything I have currently is a battery operated bastard but why don't you like Steinhart? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23042/Ocean_One_JPG-2023280.jpg Love mine...and so do lots and lots of other owners..... Not judging! Just curious. Steinhart makes a great bang for the buck German company/Swiss made watch. But they are essentially an homage company/micro brand online sales only company that is barely 20 years old. I just don’t find it interesting. I can find similar priced/similar themed watches with at least 50 if not 150 more years of Swiss watch making history, plus their own designs, historical looks, etc. So, unfairly or not, I am more likely to buy a similar model from Glycine, Squale, Certina, etc. than I would from Steinhart. Much in the same way that I would buy an SRP from Seiko instead of a 6309 clone from a newer homage company. Or a new Beretta 92 from Beretta instead of Girsan. |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 4:58:41 PM EDT
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Subject line
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Posted: 7/25/2021 2:50:27 AM EDT
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Those Islander Seikos are sweet for the money
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Posted: 7/26/2021 8:02:26 AM EDT
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I'd look for a Seiko 007
they are increasing in value since they discontinued production, it's a classic dive watch that stands above other brands at a similar price point. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 8:03:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd look for a Seiko 007, either in rubber strap or stainless bracelet - they are increasing in value since they discontinued production, it's a classic dive watch that stands above other brands at a similar price point. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 11:22:19 AM EDT
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I bought a NIB Hamilton Khaki with date for $220 on fleabay last summer. It's a solid +2 seconds per day automatic with a sapphire crystal. You can often find then sub $300 NIB.
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Posted: 7/27/2021 2:56:47 PM EDT
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@ramairthree will cringe
 but the Seiko King Turtle is on Amazon right now with steel bracelet for $468, apply for their Visa take $100 off. Too tempting.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 7:38:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @ramairthree will cringe but the Seiko King Turtle is on Amazon right now with steel bracelet for $468, apply for their Visa take $100 off. Too tempting.I may have to see about getting a bracelet for it. It just came back from Duarte yesterday with a new crystal without cyclops.  |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 4:26:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice. I thought about the black textured dial but this one jumped out at me a couple of weeks ago for not much more than the $300 topic of this thread. I may have to see about getting a bracelet for it. It just came back from Duarte yesterday with a new crystal without cyclops. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/img_1558a-2031680.jpg Man that is awesome- love the dial. I am actually good with the cyclops- aging eyes! |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 6:31:03 PM EDT
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Just came in today - pretty happy with it, bezel and cyclops line up decently. I was skeptical on the grenade dial but I like it.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 11:26:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just came in today - pretty happy with it, bezel and cyclops line up decently. I was skeptical on the grenade dial but I like it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/112468/7AA358FB-C079-4221-A4F3-B71F2AC8E63D_jpe-2032372.JPG looks great! |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 1:07:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: looks great! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just came in today - pretty happy with it, bezel and cyclops line up decently. I was skeptical on the grenade dial but I like it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/112468/7AA358FB-C079-4221-A4F3-B71F2AC8E63D_jpe-2032372.JPG |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 2:24:03 AM EDT
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I’m not cringing 5thLegion.
You guys have to understand I don’t hate Seiko. I love Seiko. It’s just that I’m pissed at Seiko. |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 11:16:02 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m not cringing 5thLegion. You guys have to understand I don’t hate Seiko. I love Seiko. It’s just that I’m pissed at Seiko. I’m with you - disappointed more than pissed. So this new King Turtle, thus far great watch…with several flaws already irking me. The case is wonderful- fits my wrist like an old friend. The dial is non traditional but I knew that going into it and I am liking it. Very mixed feelings on the sapphire- looks great minus the damn cyclops. While very useful, really kind of ruins the watch for me. Too big due to the day/date (I love the day/date - just not with a candy bar cyclops). The ceramic bezel insert is amazing! No signed crown, WTH. My point is so close with this one Seiko, so close. |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 12:26:34 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m with you - disappointed more than pissed. So this new King Turtle, thus far great watch…with several flaws already irking me. The case is wonderful- fits my wrist like an old friend. The dial is non traditional but I knew that going into it and I am liking it. Very mixed feelings on the sapphire- looks great minus the damn cyclops. While very useful, really kind of ruins the watch for me. Too big due to the day/date (I love the day/date - just not with a candy bar cyclops). The ceramic bezel insert is amazing! No signed crown, WTH. My point is so close with this one Seiko, so close. wait until you hit your late 40s and develop presbyopia -- you'll appreciate the cyclops making the day/date readable again I'm there right now, I cannot read the date on any of my watches without some +1.5 reading glasses.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:34:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: wait until you hit your late 40s and develop presbyopia -- you'll appreciate the cyclops making the day/date readable again I'm there right now, I cannot read the date on any of my watches without some +1.5 reading glasses.Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm with you - disappointed more than pissed. So this new King Turtle, thus far great watchwith several flaws already irking me. The case is wonderful- fits my wrist like an old friend. The dial is non traditional but I knew that going into it and I am liking it. Very mixed feelings on the sapphire- looks great minus the damn cyclops. While very useful, really kind of ruins the watch for me. Too big due to the day/date (I love the day/date - just not with a candy bar cyclops). The ceramic bezel insert is amazing! No signed crown, WTH. My point is so close with this one Seiko, so close. I'm there right now, I cannot read the date on any of my watches without some +1.5 reading glasses.I vote get rid of it. You can get a crystal without cyclops from Crystal Times, and they have some cool looking crowns also. I thought about getting one but decided to stick with OEM for now. https://usa.crystaltimes.net/product-category/models/srp-turtle-mod-parts/  |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 11:01:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't blame your age for your defective genes. I'm a bit older and still don't need the cyclops. 
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Posted: 8/2/2021 11:01:56 AM EDT
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if anybody swaps out their King Turtle cyclops lens for an aftermarket lens, I'll buy that cyclops off of you.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 11:04:43 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: if anybody swaps out their King Turtle cyclops lens for an aftermarket lens, I'll buy that cyclops off of you. @spartacus2002 I can send you a link to buy a after market Cyclops lens & UV crystal cement for if. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 8:42:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @spartacus2002 I can send you a link to buy a after market Cyclops lens & UV crystal cement for if. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: if anybody swaps out their King Turtle cyclops lens for an aftermarket lens, I'll buy that cyclops off of you. @spartacus2002 I can send you a link to buy a after market Cyclops lens & UV crystal cement for if. that would be great, thanks! @G_S |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 10:21:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: wait until you hit your late 40s and develop presbyopia -- you'll appreciate the cyclops making the day/date readable again I'm there right now, I cannot read the date on any of my watches without some +1.5 reading glasses.I am there brother just too proud to admit it!!
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Posted: 8/3/2021 10:45:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @spartacus2002 I can send you a link to buy a after market Cyclops lens & UV crystal cement for if. Would love that link also please, thank you. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 6:36:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Don't blame your age for your defective genes. I'm a bit older and still don't need the cyclops. https://i.imgur.com/Hy9TGjn.gif LOLOLOLOLOL!!! That was perfect!!!! |
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Posted: 9/24/2021 10:50:44 PM EDT
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No love for the chinese watches that are using the Seiko NH35 movement, such as Pagani?
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Posted: 9/25/2021 1:28:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No love for the chinese watches that are using the Seiko NH35 movement, such as Pagani? https://www.pagani.design/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/He1af1e86af29485290970d1953079840n.jpg The reviews I’ve read have not been positive, but I admittedly have no experience myself with them. I’ve thought about buying one just to see, but as I have more than 100 watches, my curiousty is a spendy vice. |
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Posted: 9/25/2021 1:39:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The reviews I’ve read have not been positive, but I admittedly have no experience myself with them. I’ve thought about buying one just to see, but as I have more than 100 watches, my curiousty is a spendy vice. I actually bought a Pagani. It was a raging piece of shit and the clasp got stuck closed the first time I put it on. Came very close to cutting it off to return. Thankfully my wife was home since it took 2 hands and a screwdriver to remove |
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