That's purdy, Mars. You made out nicely. Love the dial, such a nice shade of blue!
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April 06, 2019, 06:32 AM
Mars_Attacks
It's as close as I can get to a blue Alpinist.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mars_Attacks,
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April 07, 2019, 11:08 AM
rduckwor
Mondaine. I generally do not like quartz watches, but the simplicity of this spoke to me. Also, if you have ever ridden a train In Switzerland, the design is familiar to you as all their rail station clocks look like this watch.
RMD
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April 08, 2019, 10:05 AM
Timdogg6
After 20 months of waiting my first roller has arrived
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April 08, 2019, 11:25 AM
MikeGLI
THERE IT IS! Congrats, Sir, it's beautiful.
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April 08, 2019, 01:25 PM
BigSwede
That's a beaut! What is the roller or circle with 1-24 on it. Thought it might be 24hr time but doesn't match. Different time zone?
April 08, 2019, 01:47 PM
BrianO
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Originally posted by BigSwede: What is the roller or circle with 1-24 on it. Thought it might be 24hr time but doesn't match. Different time zone?
It can be a different time zone or a 24-hour home-zone index, whichever you prefer. Just set it for whichever you want. Most pilots will probably want to set it for Zulu time, which is used for filing flight plans, etc.This message has been edited. Last edited by: BrianO,
April 08, 2019, 03:06 PM
Timdogg6
I love the red dot showing the month, you can see it at 4pm
__________________________ The entire reason for the Second Amendment is not for hunting, it’s not for target shooting … it’s there so that you and I can protect our homes and our children and and our families and our lives. And it’s also there as fundamental check on government tyranny. Sen Ted Cruz
April 08, 2019, 03:35 PM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by Timdogg6: I love the red dot showing the month, you can see it at 4pm
Yeah, it makes it easy to tell the watch what month it is, so it knows whether to skip to the first after 30 or 31 days.
April 08, 2019, 05:29 PM
at-home-daddy
quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks: It's as close as I can get to a blue Alpina.
I'm an Alpina fan as well...this is my blue Alpiner model (too lazy to shoot my own pic right now, but this is the one I have):
This is the blue Alpiner 4 I'd someday sure like to have...have lusted after this one for a couple years:
...and this is my other Alpina, an Extreme Sailing model (but w/ black dial)...again, not my pic, but it's the one I own:
April 09, 2019, 04:18 AM
Mars_Attacks
quote:
Originally posted by Timdogg6: After 20 months of waiting my first roller has arrived
You just gave me a priapism.
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April 10, 2019, 08:31 PM
Mars_Attacks
OK, the vintage Seamaster is done with service.
It needed more parts than I thought. The stem had to be replaced also. It had a chunk taken out of the retaining ring.
It had to be fitted to the watch, but that was easy enough.
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April 11, 2019, 05:40 AM
r0gue
Soooo cool Marsy!
April 11, 2019, 05:43 AM
r0gue
quote:
Originally posted by Timdogg6: After 20 months of waiting my first roller has arrived
Congrats Timdog6. Never sell your first. Never have it polished either, it won't seem the same. That's my advice. I had my 1997 ExpII serviced and polished at the RSC. It was never the same. Sold it a while ago. I miss it.
April 12, 2019, 10:18 AM
stickman428
I got my first Samurai! I get why people like these things. It’s hard to photograph the dial and the way the waves catch the light....it’s just a beautiful dial. The black ion finish is also unique.
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April 15, 2019, 03:59 PM
vthoky
Seiko Sea Urchin, new to me by way of At-home-daddy.
It's like McDonalds... "I'm lovin' it."
God bless America.
April 16, 2019, 12:05 PM
coloradohunter44
quote:
Originally posted by Timdogg6: After 20 months of waiting my first roller has arrived
Dang nice watch. I love my Rolex watches too.
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April 18, 2019, 12:15 AM
10X-Shooter
quote:
Originally posted by rduckwor:
Mondaine. I generally do not like quartz watches, but the simplicity of this spoke to me. Also, if you have ever ridden a train In Switzerland, the design is familiar to you as all their rail station clocks look like this watch.
RMD
Not one I’ve seen anyone else post, I like it. Bought the wife one before a trip to and around Switzerland by rail. She didn’t understand the choice until halfway through and now she still treasures it.
April 18, 2019, 12:19 AM
10X-Shooter
quote:
Originally posted by at-home-daddy:
quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks: It's as close as I can get to a blue Alpina.
I'm an Alpina fan as well...this is my blue Alpiner model (too lazy to shoot my own pic right now, but this is the one I have):
This is the blue Alpiner 4 I'd someday sure like to have...have lusted after this one for a couple years:
...and this is my other Alpina, an Extreme Sailing model (but w/ black dial)...again, not my pic, but it's the one I own:
Got my first Alpina last year, the Seastrong 300. There was a deal running on red bezels so I jumped but now sort of wishing I’d gotten a black or grey bezel. Would love to figure out how to do that without paying for an entire watch. The Alpiner 4 is very clean and appealing. Would also like one of those.
April 18, 2019, 04:22 PM
at-home-daddy
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Originally posted by vthoky: Seiko Sea Urchin, new to me by way of At-home-daddy.
It's like McDonalds... "I'm lovin' it."
Glad it found a welcoming home -- continue to enjoy it!
