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Originally Posted By 55Kingpin: Still in the honeymoon phase? Still madly in love? Are you happy with the titanium and how it holds up to daily bumps/dings? Best watch I've ever owned. Sub on a strap feels like an anchor, far worse on bracelet. It's perfection on wrist both in terms of comfort and visual appeal. I'm a big Ti fan, so for me I love it. The different tone/shades it has in different light is amazing. I'll get the camera out and document, I've worn 24/7 with exception of gym, mowing the yard, working on car. ETA: pics     
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Originally Posted By x_red_beard_x: I've been saving for a 36mm Explorer for a while. I'm at the point, I could jump on a P39 instead. This thread makes it hard for me to stay focused and not buy a P39 instead. Put one on yet? |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Put one on yet? Explorer, Yes. P39, No. I've only looked at 2 different ADs. I haven't seen an FXD in person yet either. I'm trying to talk my father into getting a FXD as he loves integral spring bars. After owning my 41mm Black Bay, a 36mm or 39mm watch would be a nice welcome to my wrist. Especially a titanium 39mm diver. I'm 6'4", 250lbs, but have a 7" wrist, so smaller watches look appropriate on my wrist in my opinion. |
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Originally Posted By x_red_beard_x: Explorer, Yes. P39, No. I've only looked at 2 different ADs. I haven't seen an FXD in person yet either. I'm trying to talk my father into getting a FXD as he loves integral spring bars. After owning my 41mm Black Bay, a 36mm or 39mm watch would be a nice welcome to my wrist. Especially a titanium 39mm diver. I'm 6'4", 250lbs, but have a 7" wrist, so smaller watches look appropriate on my wrist in my opinion. You will so FO once you try one on. |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Best watch I've ever owned. Sub on a strap feels like an anchor, far worse on bracelet. It's perfection on wrist both in terms of comfort and visual appeal. I'm a big Ti fan, so for me I love it. The different tone/shades it has in different light is amazing. I'll get the camera out and document, I've worn 24/7 with exception of gym, mowing the yard, working on car. ETA: pics https://i.postimg.cc/G2sv96mv/DSC-9059.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nLKJZhvm/DSC-9060.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/9fQ63YF6/DSC-9061.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/JnhZc9ny/DSC-900411.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jdvTBmdq/DSC-9004-1.jpg Wow, thanks for the pics! That is very helpful. I know for sure there will be some scuffs and marks if/when I get one, and I appreciate you sharing your experience. You have also increased the desire to get one on my wrist! I fear it is only a matter of time now.... 
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Best watch I've ever owned. Sub on a strap feels like an anchor, far worse on bracelet. It's perfection on wrist both in terms of comfort and visual appeal. I'm a big Ti fan, so for me I love it. The different tone/shades it has in different light is amazing. I'll get the camera out and document, I've worn 24/7 with exception of gym, mowing the yard, working on car. ETA: pics https://i.postimg.cc/G2sv96mv/DSC-9059.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nLKJZhvm/DSC-9060.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/9fQ63YF6/DSC-9061.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/JnhZc9ny/DSC-900411.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jdvTBmdq/DSC-9004-1.jpg I'll go even further on suitability as a daily / do it all timepiece... First "expensive" watch I've owned that I actually wear at the gym, mowing the yard and working on the car. Not sure why but it just begs to be used as designed (tool watch) rather than as a piece of jewelry. Scratches? Don't care. I put more dings on this in two months than my last sub got in five years. Dirty and wet? No problem. A quick pass under the shower head in the morning and it's good to go. Sold off my last no date sub. Seemed pointless as this watch does everything the Rolex did without the pretense. As stated before, it's everything the submariner USED to be. Very satisfied....even ran it under the sink to remove the grass clippings just for this occasion Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Duke117: I'll go even further on suitability as a daily / do it all timepiece... First "expensive" watch I've owned that I actually wear at the gym, mowing the yard and working on the car. Not sure why but it just begs to be used as designed (tool watch) rather than as a piece of jewelry. Scratches? Don't care. I put more dings on this in two months than my last sub got in five years. Dirty and wet? No problem. A quick pass under the shower head in the morning and it's good to go. Sold off my last no date sub. Seemed pointless as this watch does everything the Rolex did without the pretense. As stated before, it's everything the submariner USED to be. Very satisfied....even ran it under the sink to remove the grass clippings just for this occasion https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/562102/IMG_8434_jpeg-2847264.JPG Originally Posted By Duke117: Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Best watch I've ever owned. Sub on a strap feels like an anchor, far worse on bracelet. It's perfection on wrist both in terms of comfort and visual appeal. I'm a big Ti fan, so for me I love it. The different tone/shades it has in different light is amazing. I'll get the camera out and document, I've worn 24/7 with exception of gym, mowing the yard, working on car. ETA: pics https://i.postimg.cc/G2sv96mv/DSC-9059.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nLKJZhvm/DSC-9060.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/9fQ63YF6/DSC-9061.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/JnhZc9ny/DSC-900411.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jdvTBmdq/DSC-9004-1.jpg I'll go even further on suitability as a daily / do it all timepiece... First "expensive" watch I've owned that I actually wear at the gym, mowing the yard and working on the car. Not sure why but it just begs to be used as designed (tool watch) rather than as a piece of jewelry. Scratches? Don't care. I put more dings on this in two months than my last sub got in five years. Dirty and wet? No problem. A quick pass under the shower head in the morning and it's good to go. Sold off my last no date sub. Seemed pointless as this watch does everything the Rolex did without the pretense. As stated before, it's everything the submariner USED to be. Very satisfied....even ran it under the sink to remove the grass clippings just for this occasion https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/562102/IMG_8434_jpeg-2847264.JPG  |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/CA0CA61B-B2C8-49C7-9BF2-DC65B01292CB-2847692.jpg Lol.. neighbor who’s a watch guy walks by while I’m weed whipping a gravel driveway spitting rocks everywhere wearing the 39 this morning and gives me the “what the fuck is wrong with you, I’m pretty sure one of your g- shocks would be a better choice “ look… 
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Originally Posted By Duke117: Lol.. neighbor who’s a watch guy walks by while I’m weed whipping a gravel driveway spitting rocks everywhere wearing the 39 this morning and gives me the “what the fuck is wrong with you, I’m pretty sure one of your g- shocks would be a better choice “ look… I shoot, mow and lift and shit in my Pelagos and Seamaster. I take it off if I’m doing something intentionally stupid, like wrenching on the truck. Rather my skin take the hit |
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Originally Posted By steviesterno16: I shoot, mow and lift and shit in my Pelagos and Seamaster. I take it off if I’m doing something intentionally stupid, like wrenching on the truck. Rather my skin take the hit Originally Posted By steviesterno16: Originally Posted By Duke117: Lol.. neighbor who’s a watch guy walks by while I’m weed whipping a gravel driveway spitting rocks everywhere wearing the 39 this morning and gives me the “what the fuck is wrong with you, I’m pretty sure one of your g- shocks would be a better choice “ look… I shoot, mow and lift and shit in my Pelagos and Seamaster. I take it off if I’m doing something intentionally stupid, like wrenching on the truck. Rather my skin take the hit What makes it hilarious is this is the same watch “aficionado “ who warned me off of titanium because it scratches too easily “ Wait till he sees me pounding posts for the drainage ditch next week..he may have a stroke.. I’ll just explain that I’m accelerating the patina and suggest he do the same with his Daytona’s. Watch guys sometimes..
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Originally Posted By Duke117: What makes it hilarious is this is the same watch “aficionado “ who warned me off of titanium because it scratches too easily “ Wait till he sees me pounding posts for the drainage ditch next week..he may have a stroke.. I’ll just explain that I’m accelerating the patina and suggest he do the same with his Daytona’s. Watch guys sometimes.. Watch/knife/gun guys.... all mostly stupid and mostly the same
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Originally Posted By steviesterno16: I shoot, mow and lift and shit in my Pelagos and Seamaster. I take it off if I’m doing something intentionally stupid, like wrenching on the truck. Rather my skin take the hit Who takes off their watch to take a shit? But seriously - I’ve taken my Sea-Dweller and Panerai through a refinery turnaround. They’re meant to be used, not babied. But, lord help me - I just tried on a Black Bay GMT. Damn that looks good. |
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Originally Posted By Duke117: Lol.. neighbor who’s a watch guy walks by while I’m weed whipping a gravel driveway spitting rocks everywhere wearing the 39 this morning and gives me the “what the fuck is wrong with you, I’m pretty sure one of your g- shocks would be a better choice “ look… LOL - funny you mention that, I was doing the same thing Saturday evening wearing my SD. I like to wear my watches as well. 
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@FinSlayer83 any regrets not getting the 42? I'm one of those weirdos who actually looks at the date on their watch...I'd be kind of lost without it I've been eyeing a new Tudor since my old one is at the body shop... |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: @FinSlayer83 any regrets not getting the 42? I'm one of those weirdos who actually looks at the date on their watch...I'd be kind of lost without it I've been eyeing a new Tudor since my old one is at the body shop... I’ve had the original ETA version and while awesome it was large and thick for my 6.75” wrist. If you can accommodate the size then FO! |
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Well, I daily drive a Breitling Chrono Avenger, which is 44mm...assuming the 42 is the diameter of the watch...the Breitling also 17.6mm thick (read: thicker than a PB&J sandwich ) The 42 would probably fit me just fine - it should be positively small compared to what I'm currently used to I was more wondering if you noticed/cared about the missing date and you were thinking of changing it up, or if it was something you never cared about in the first place... |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: Well, I daily drive a Breitling Chrono Avenger, which is 44mm...assuming the 42 is the diameter of the watch...the Breitling also 17.6mm thick (read: thicker than a PB&J sandwich )The 42 would probably fit me just fine - it should be positively small compared to what I'm currently used to I was more wondering if you noticed/cared about the missing date and you were thinking of changing it up, or if it was something you never cared about in the first place... It should wear perfectly! I’ve historically always had a no date in the rotation over the past few years, some years as the primary. A date would be nice but it’s not a deal breaker. Would I sell it to get a date P39 if released? No. |
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Welp, couldn't resist. So far so good! I REALLY like the bracelet. I've got the rubber ones it also came with, and found a NIW NATO strap as well, but the metal bracelet really makes the watch IMO. Way better than other ones I've seen or used. |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: Welp, couldn't resist. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22779/IMG_2138-cropped-2852626.jpg So far so good! I REALLY like the bracelet. I've got the rubber ones it also came with, and found a NIW NATO strap as well, but the metal bracelet really makes the watch IMO. Way better than other ones I've seen or used. Nice! 👍 |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: Welp, couldn't resist. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22779/IMG_2138-cropped-2852626.jpg So far so good! I REALLY like the bracelet. I've got the rubber ones it also came with, and found a NIW NATO strap as well, but the metal bracelet really makes the watch IMO. Way better than other ones I've seen or used. Hell yes!  wear in good health! |
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Heh! So first few nights with it I left it flat, face up when I slept - it wound up losing a total of 4 seconds for the 2 days I had it on the table that way while I slept. I then left it face DOWN on the table, flat, while I slept...it stopped losing time. Fast forward to today, it's now down about 2 seconds...so it's getting time back, leaving it face down and flat while I sleep. I expect in a couple of days it should catch up by itself. Way better than my Breitling...that lost broadly about 4-5 minutes every 30 days. |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: Heh! So first few nights with it I left it flat, face up when I slept - it wound up losing a total of 4 seconds for the 2 days I had it on the table that way while I slept. I then left it face DOWN on the table, flat, while I slept...it stopped losing time. Fast forward to today, it's now down about 2 seconds...so it's getting time back, leaving it face down and flat while I sleep. I expect in a couple of days it should catch up by itself. Way better than my Breitling...that lost broadly about 4-5 minutes every 30 days. I set mine 5 days ago. 2 flights, hours in the car, random bullshit travel. Didn’t take it off for more than 5 minutes total and slept with it on. I’m about 1 second slow over 5 days. |
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Originally Posted By pjnorth: A few pics from a 1981 Tudor catalogue I picked up when I started shopping for dive watches in the 80's. The vintage / modern Tudors are very cool. https://i.imgur.com/zJ4Pk5t.jpg https://i.imgur.com/t59u5Jn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/yESmbqm.jpg Nice! I have one dated 1997 that came with the 79190 Tudor Submariner I purchased from Moyer Jewelers |
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Originally Posted By grn_zx6r: Nice! I have one dated 1997 that came with the 79190 Tudor Submariner I purchased from Moyer Jewelers There are rules here. |
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Originally Posted By Mall-Ninja: Who takes off their watch to take a shit? . I've taken my watch - AND shirt off for this deed on occasion -- depends on the shit. (There was an infamous Seinfeld episode where the Costanza character also loses the shirt - and then forgets to put it back on when he walks out of the head to an audience of amazed onlookers ---- so given that this tidbit made its way into a sitcom - im thinking far more people than just me have done this or there wouldnt be anything for the writers to make fun of  
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Originally Posted By P229SAS: Picked up the P39 today https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/89433/Tudor_Pair_072123_jpg-2893592.JPG Enjoy! #tudorgang ETA: sync those bad boys up 
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Originally Posted By mclark202: Picked up a P39 today as well. Absolutely love everything about it. https://i.imgur.com/wGe63yL.jpg Awesome. It really might be the perfect dive/tool watch. My plan is to wait for the next release. If it’s blue and I like the shade I’ll get a 39. If I don’t like it I will gladly go with an older 42 in the matte blue. |
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Originally Posted By mclark202: Picked up a P39 today as well. Absolutely love everything about it. https://i.imgur.com/wGe63yL.jpg
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Heh! So at the start of this month I had to reset the date on my 42 - and the first couple of days it lost something like 30 seconds..resetting the date upset it a bit. So I set it again to a full minute ahead on the dot on like the 2nd or 3rd of this month. It again lost some 15 seconds over the first couple of days, maybe a little more...then it stabilized - no more time loss, if I left the watch face down while I slept. The last 5 or so nights I've been leaving it face up while I slept - the watch has fallen to 28 seconds ahead - it seems at night it loses ~4 seconds, give or take, with the watch facing up. Facing down, it doesn't lose any time at all, at least none that I could roughly detect over a few weeks. I guess my main takeaway is if you have a 42 and need to reset the date - build in 30 or so seconds of slack for the watch time to even out over a couple days, if you're one of those like me who set your watch compared to something that either gets a nightly radio broadcast or gets it's time from NTP 
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: Heh! So at the start of this month I had to reset the date on my 42 - and the first couple of days it lost something like 30 seconds..resetting the date upset it a bit. So I set it again to a full minute ahead on the dot on like the 2nd or 3rd of this month. It again lost some 15 seconds over the first couple of days, maybe a little more...then it stabilized - no more time loss, if I left the watch face down while I slept. The last 5 or so nights I've been leaving it face up while I slept - the watch has fallen to 28 seconds ahead - it seems at night it loses ~4 seconds, give or take, with the watch facing up. Facing down, it doesn't lose any time at all, at least none that I could roughly detect over a few weeks. I guess my main takeaway is if you have a 42 and need to reset the date - build in 30 or so seconds of slack for the watch time to even out over a couple days, if you're one of those like me who set your watch compared to something that either gets a nightly radio broadcast or gets it's time from NTP https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22779/IMG_2264-2899557.jpg @Evil_Ed weird experience and not sure it's universal. I set my 42 at the same date, and it's been losing ~1 second a day. I wear it to sleep, shower, lift, every day but one this month. I'm at ~26 seconds slow. and it's been the one a day loss, not steady for a few days then a big swing. Maybe try sleeping in it? |
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Originally Posted By steviesterno16: @Evil_Ed weird experience and not sure it's universal. I set my 42 at the same date, and it's been losing ~1 second a day. I wear it to sleep, shower, lift, every day but one this month. I'm at ~26 seconds slow. and it's been the one a day loss, not steady for a few days then a big swing. Maybe try sleeping in it?  If you're losing a second a day, take it off and lay it face up. |
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Originally Posted By Evil_Ed: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22779/Rolex-Accuracy-Toolwatch-Blog-2899601.jpg If you're losing a second a day, take it off and lay it face up. I'm fine with 1 a day, that seems super solid for an auto. also I like wearing it to sleep. One, its there if I need to run out of the house for an emergency and two it's still bright enough to read the time of the morning when I wake up. But I'm weird.
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I love my Black Bay and have been set on waiting for an Explorer 1 to become available at my AD (whenever that may be) to fill the role as a sort of timeless "do all" watch, but this thread has really got me wanting a Pelagos. All the Rolex secondary hype and games the ADs play has just gotten so tiresome that I'm kind of over it. OP, that P39 looks like a hell of a watch. I have a few divers in the 41mm-44mm range so I have been wanting to get something a little smaller. The P39 looks like it may fit the bill perfectly. |
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Originally Posted By SoTexAggie: I love my Black Bay and have been set on waiting for an Explorer 1 to become available at my AD (whenever that may be) to fill the role as a sort of timeless "do all" watch, but this thread has really got me wanting a Pelagos. All the Rolex secondary hype and games the ADs play has just gotten so tiresome that I'm kind of over it. OP, that P39 looks like a hell of a watch. I have a few divers in the 41mm-44mm range so I have been wanting to get something a little smaller. The P39 looks like it may fit the bill perfectly. I adore this thing more every day. After years of Rolex ownership and daily wear - it is wildly fun to rock something that glides under the radar like this does. 
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I bought one back in March. I initially viewed it as the perfect watch, but for some reason I've found it somewhat boring. I still like it, specifically the square indices, titanium, and adjustable clasp. I think the reasons I find it boring is because it is too similar to a Submariner, and there isnt anything very exciting about it. I get more enjoyment wearing my SLA037. Everything about this Seiko is impressive, the dial, indices, smooth sweeping second hand, case, even the crystal looks neat. I have an elastic/nylon strap on the way from Erika's for it. I plan on keeping the Pelagos 39, but it doesnt press my watch enthusiast button. In fact, right now I'm wearing the Pelagos, I think I need to change back to the Seiko. I guess that is somewhat negative, but that is my review of my Pelagos 39. It is a nice watch, it just isn't very interesting (to me). |
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Originally Posted By Gone_are_the_days: I bought one back in March. I initially viewed it as the perfect watch, but for some reason I've found it somewhat boring. I still like it, specifically the square indices, titanium, and adjustable clasp. I think the reasons I find it boring is because it is too similar to a Submariner, and there isnt anything very exciting about it. I get more enjoyment wearing my SLA037. Everything about this Seiko is impressive, the dial, indices, smooth sweeping second hand, case, even the crystal looks neat. I have an elastic/nylon strap on the way from Erika's for it. I plan on keeping the Pelagos 39, but it doesnt press my watch enthusiast button. In fact, right now I'm wearing the Pelagos, I think I need to change back to the Seiko. I guess that is somewhat negative, but that is my review of my Pelagos 39. It is a nice watch, it just isn't very interesting (to me). We need pictures!!! Boring watches > Flashy watches |
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Originally Posted By x_red_beard_x: We need pictures!!! Boring watches > Flashy watches This. Boring is always the comment from those wanting more flash it seems. I embrace it. Some think it’s boring - why lots of different watches are made! Also one of the few to send a brand new 124060 off to get fully brushed. |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: This. Boring is always the comment from those wanting more flash it seems. I embrace it. Some think it's boring - why lots of different watches are made! Also one of the few to send a brand new 124060 off to get fully brushed. |
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Amazing!!! Great collection, but I think the Pelagos would take the cake over the SLA037 |
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Originally Posted By Gone_are_the_days: It is not possible to brush the flash off of a Rolex. Its character is pure flash. Oh but it is... 
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I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
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Nice - we have very similar tastes. I love the Speedy just wish I could actually read the dial these days without readers. Break/// @Finslayer83 - I continue to read your long term review of the Pelagos 39 with great interest. How is the titanium in general holding up on dings etc? Also, I have seen some posts on WUS about imperfections in the dial markers, over all QC, was wondering your experience with that. |
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Originally Posted By 5thLegion: Nice - we have very similar tastes. I love the Speedy just wish I could actually read the dial these days without readers. Break/// @Finslayer83 - I continue to read your long term review of the Pelagos 39 with great interest. How is the titanium in general holding up on dings etc? Also, I have seen some posts on WUS about imperfections in the dial markers, over all QC, was wondering your experience with that. No issue with QC, I learned my lesson years ago and spent about 10 min looking it over when I got it. Aside from the underside of the clasp (all of mine get beat up regardless of metal) there is minimal visual wear and I've yeeted this into door frames, suspension components, etc.. and no worse for wear. I'll get the good camera out tomorrow and take pics. These are the most recent, looks great to me.   |
Panem et Circenses
I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.