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A revival of the Watch thread

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February 22, 2019, 03:54 PM
stickman428
A revival of the Watch thread
New anthracite dial turtle. Pics don’t do it justice...this thing has a gorgeous dial!

I got a smokin good deal on it! Big Grin. I was expecting the eBay seller to cancel the auction. Cool




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February 22, 2019, 08:36 PM
flesheatingvirus
I'm in love with these two:



I just wish that the chrono model had sapphire crystal. I go through watch faces fast.


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February 22, 2019, 09:02 PM
jhe888
Looks good, Stickman.



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February 23, 2019, 01:14 AM
wildheartedson0105
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
New anthracite dial turtle. Pics don’t do it justice...this thing has a gorgeous dial!

I got a smokin good deal on it! Big Grin. I was expecting the eBay seller to cancel the auction. Cool



Dammit, man! That's very nice, and just pushed me over the edge. Big Grin

I've been thinking about scratching the itch for a grey dial Orient. Aaand I ordered it.


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February 23, 2019, 07:33 AM
rduckwor
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
New anthracite dial turtle. Pics don’t do it justice...this thing has a gorgeous dial!

I got a smokin good deal on it! Big Grin. I was expecting the eBay seller to cancel the auction. Cool



I'm jonesing for something with a gray dial. That would scratch the itch well!

Congrats.

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February 24, 2019, 08:08 AM
Nosigforyou
I will pick up my SBDC053 at FedEx tomorrow. Giggity giggity. Better than Christmas!
February 25, 2019, 12:52 AM
ador
Stickman, what model number is that? I’m a Seiko guy. I like that color.


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February 25, 2019, 06:22 AM
stickman428
ador, it is a SRPC23J1 and it’s even more beautiful in person.


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February 25, 2019, 07:01 AM
stickman428
One of my favorites sporting a new bezel and insert. The bezel actually clicks now.




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February 26, 2019, 08:32 AM
kz1000
This came in last night. Made early 50's.




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February 26, 2019, 09:08 AM
6guns
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
One of my favorites sporting a new bezel and insert. The bezel actually clicks now.



I like it! Can you tell us about that band?



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February 26, 2019, 09:50 AM
jhe888
The Tudor is nice.



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February 26, 2019, 01:52 PM
jhe888
Here is my gray-faced watch. A Grand Seiko. This one is their high accuracy quartz movement. The standard is +/-10 seconds a year. While it is hard to measure, this one does better than that, and is probably running more like 5 seconds a year.





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February 26, 2019, 05:17 PM
Voshterkoff
What do you guys like for spring bar tools?
February 26, 2019, 05:18 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
quote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
This came in last night. Made early 50's.



That is fooking awesome.




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February 26, 2019, 05:30 PM
Leeann
quote:
Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
What do you guys like for spring bar tools?


I use the Worn & Wound tools:
https://windupwatchshop.com/co...s/tools-and-supplies


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February 26, 2019, 05:39 PM
jhe888
quote:
Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
What do you guys like for spring bar tools?


I just use a cheapy from Amazon. It isn't rocket surgery.



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February 27, 2019, 01:35 AM
wildheartedson0105
Jhe, your Grand Seiko is something to behold! The detail of the hour markers, and the blue hand are striking.

Prior to following this thread, and learning about quality watches, I didn't even know they existed.

Certainly a grail watch for me after reading about them.


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February 27, 2019, 03:45 AM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
What do you guys like for spring bar tools?
In watchmaking school we had to buy our tools from an "authorized" list. It was a bit of a scam since we got them for about 10% below list price, but I'm sure the school got them for less than that and pocketed the difference.

At any rate, the tool I got then works better than several that I've tried since: http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeo...luxe-Spring-Bar-Tool. If that's a bit too pricey, or is overkill for your needs, I've used this one with good results as well: http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeo...ng-Bar-Removing-Tool.
February 27, 2019, 04:04 AM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:I just use a cheapy from Amazon. It isn't rocket surgery.
Ah, but is it brain science?