I like. I have seen other who put bracelets on without fitted end links. They look like crap. Yours looks great!
RMD
Not bad for a $14 Timex bracelet! It's all solid too and not folded!
Nice - the solid part. It looks good.
I like a strap on dressy watches, but it is so hot here that a strap usually feels sweaty and sticky. I greatly prefer metal bracelets.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
March 14, 2017, 10:14 AM
Georgeair
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888: I like a strap on dressy watches, but it is so hot here that a strap usually feels sweaty and sticky. I greatly prefer metal bracelets.
Agreed. After trashing a couple very expensive straps in the summers of TX, AL and MS I wear steel bracelets almost exclusively in the summer months. My two most frequent watches were picked in part specifically because they could come with, and look good with, either.
You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02
March 14, 2017, 10:45 AM
at-home-daddy
Just arrived. This is my second Alpina...becoming a fan of this smaller Swiss brand.
Alpina Extreme Sailing Limited Edition (if you can call 8888 pieces "limited") :
(Photos borrowed from others...my photo ability w/ my tired Iphone 4S can't touch these.)This message has been edited. Last edited by: at-home-daddy,
March 14, 2017, 11:05 AM
ScreamingCockatoo
I'm gonna have to get an automatic soon!
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
March 14, 2017, 01:13 PM
jhe888
quote:
Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo: I'm gonna have to get an automatic soon!
Don't you have a Speedy? I'd wear it all the time.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
March 14, 2017, 01:18 PM
YellowJacket
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
quote:
Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo: I'm gonna have to get an automatic soon!
Don't you have a Speedy? I'd wear it all the time.
seconded. I like watches, but if I had a Speedy to go with my Seamaster, I'd probably never buy another one.
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log.
March 14, 2017, 01:19 PM
SPG
quote:
Originally posted by at-home-daddy: Just arrived. This is my second Alpina...becoming a fan of this smaller Swiss brand.
Alpina Extreme Sailing Limited Edition (if you can call 8888 pieces "limited") :
I believe I have that one!! Will check when I get off shift
(Photos borrowed from others...my photo ability w/ my tired Iphone 4S can't touch these.)
" Life is full of choices', Choices have consequences."
March 14, 2017, 02:02 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
The speedy is a manual wind And a NASA artifact My Rolex is an auto but I don't wear it
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
March 14, 2017, 08:42 PM
henryaz
After a bit more searching, I finally found what I was looking for when I got the Marathon (above). It's a Japanese market Seiko, 33mm case, thin, 17mm band, fits my wrist and my concept of a simple watch perfectly. It has a stainless case and sapphire crystal, with an HAQ movement. I am not too fond of the shiny Caiman band, but it might take a while to find a suitable 17mm replacement. BTW, I found Chino Watch a pleasure to do business with.
March 14, 2017, 10:00 PM
SPG
RE Alpina I was mistaken, mine is an " Extreme" limited edition. 10xx/8888 only difference I can see is my bezel is marked in 360 degree Great watch, Mrs SPG got it for me in Aruba last year
" Life is full of choices', Choices have consequences."
March 14, 2017, 10:39 PM
jhe888
Those Seiko Dolces are very nice. They have a high accuracy movement, and are accurate to +/- 10 seconds a year. That is astoundingly good. Most quartz watches are more like +/- 20 seconds a month.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log.
March 15, 2017, 08:18 PM
r0gue
very nice!
March 15, 2017, 10:07 PM
ShneaSIG
quote:
Originally posted by teombe: Hey, I'll play.
My newest and one of my favorites...
Lovely!
-ShneaSIG Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?"
March 15, 2017, 11:09 PM
newtoSig765
I posted about this one a couple weeks ago, a Seiko 5: I want it, but different sources give different case diameters. Watchsleuth says it's 40mm which is OK, but the seller and another website say 43mm. Yuuuge!
Any suggestions for a reliable source of info?
-------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18
March 15, 2017, 11:28 PM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by newtoSig765: ...the seller and another website say 43mm.
I'd go with what the seller says. (40mm would be unusually small for that style of watch; 42 - 44 seems more likely.)
March 16, 2017, 09:27 AM
jhe888
quote:
Originally posted by newtoSig765: I posted about this one a couple weeks ago, a Seiko 5: I want it, but different sources give different case diameters. Watchsleuth says it's 40mm which is OK, but the seller and another website say 43mm. Yuuuge!
Any suggestions for a reliable source of info?
Are they measuring the same thing? Dial v outside diameter?
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
March 16, 2017, 09:57 AM
newtoSig765
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888: Are they measuring the same thing? Dial v outside diameter?
Unknown.
-------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18
March 16, 2017, 12:24 PM
newtoSig765
The seller got back to me a short time ago, saying they measured the case at 41mm and 44mm with the crown. I don't think it matters, being a "Silly Millimeter Longer" (anybody get the reference?) so I'll order it this afternoon, along with a link remover.
Pics to follow!
-------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18
