Old-school today. I've had this watch for 30 years or so.
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ETA: Thank you, again, to BrianO for helping me when I broke the original bracelet. This message has been edited. Last edited by: vthoky,
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August 19, 2025, 09:49 AM
6guns
Cool watch and calipers!
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August 19, 2025, 11:59 AM
dfens
That Blancpain Swatch the case is a 1 piece mold and after dropping in the movement and affixing the crystal they seal it from the front.
So you can't get into one without breaking the watch. Stupid ass design found on all Swatches.
If it could be done I would fix it for you for free.
August 19, 2025, 12:40 PM
BigSwede
^^^^ Darn. BrianO, you still want this turd?
I guess that explains why they didn't want it back
August 19, 2025, 12:54 PM
sigmonkey
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Originally posted by BigSwede:... I should have known "Bio Ceramic" means plastic, there is no weight to this thing, feels like a toy. ...
It's a Terillium-Carbonic alloy...
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August 19, 2025, 01:27 PM
vthoky
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Originally posted by 6guns: Cool watch and calipers!
Thanks!
It's kinda funny... my calipers at work are Husky (from Home Depot... gift from Dad), and mine at home are Mitutoyo. You'd think it would be the other way 'round.
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August 19, 2025, 01:32 PM
CPD SIG
quote:
Originally posted by Z06:
I'll get going and pick up lots of the good stuff!
Grab me 5 Rolex Red Submariners, 5 red sea-dwellers, 10 H&K P-7’s, if you see any of the P-7M13’s snatch up a few more of those.
Oh, about $5,000 worth of Apple stock. You want me to Venmo / Zell you, or Ill fly out and give you cash? What’s easier for you?
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August 19, 2025, 02:54 PM
BrianO
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Originally posted by BigSwede: ^^^^ Darn. BrianO, you still want this turd?
I like a challenge.
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August 19, 2025, 02:59 PM
6guns
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Originally posted by vthoky:
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Originally posted by 6guns: Cool watch and calipers!
Thanks!
It's kinda funny... my calipers at work are Husky (from Home Depot... gift from Dad), and mine at home are Mitutoyo. You'd think it would be the other way 'round.
I would think it would be the other way around too. Though good to have quality at home. I was so used to Starrett dial calipers, I never got into digitals.
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August 21, 2025, 12:43 PM
pulicords
Not long ago, I picked up this Seiko SpeedTimer "Night Vision" Black Solar Chronograph 100 Meter Watch SSC923 for a bit over $400.00 on eBay. I find most blacked out watches too difficult to read, but this one has indices and hands that have a very readable green finish that works well in the light and has good lume too. I used a VGreen strap to make it more comfortable than the OEM and to dress it up a bit.
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August 25, 2025, 01:21 PM
stickman428
I love the blacked out look with the green lume paint! That strap works perfectly on that watch! Very nice!
Here is a family pic of my 200m & 300m baby marine master divers. I just noticed that the new wave dial baby MM picked up an additional 100m in water resistance. These gmt divers from Seiko are really nice!
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August 25, 2025, 03:23 PM
vthoky
Showoff.
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(You know I'm just poking at you, man.) That 300m is just stinkin' gorgeous! Congrats on picking that one up.
BTW, our enabler texted me about a visit from the Oris team next week. Are you going?
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August 25, 2025, 03:40 PM
CPD SIG
Stickman, in the immortal words of a wise man: “The waiting is the hardest part” Tom Petty.
Mine is on order.
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August 25, 2025, 04:08 PM
P250UA5
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Originally posted by vthoky: Showoff.
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(You know I'm just poking at you, man.) That 300m is just stinkin' gorgeous! Congrats on picking that one up.
BTW, our enabler texted me about a visit from the Oris team next week. Are you going?
Have always liked a lot of Oris options, but have never seen/handled one in person.
The Enemy's gate is down.
August 25, 2025, 06:33 PM
stickman428
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Originally posted by vthoky: Showoff.
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(You know I'm just poking at you, man.) That 300m is just stinkin' gorgeous! Congrats on picking that one up.
BTW, our enabler texted me about a visit from the Oris team next week. Are you going?
I hadn’t heard about that but it sounds like fun. The Oris Kermit is a watch I will probably own eventually. Let me know if you are going. I have some jewelry repairs I need to pick up from the boutique along with a decision I need to make on a watch they are holding for me temporarily.
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August 25, 2025, 07:16 PM
vthoky
Stickman, that event is September 5 and 6. I'm making a plan to run over there on the 5th if I can slip out of work early. I'd probably get there at about 5. I'll keep you posted.
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August 26, 2025, 07:24 AM
6guns
^^^ I think I'm glad I don't live near you guys.
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August 26, 2025, 02:05 PM
pulicords
Stickman: Thanks (re: My choice of strap for the Seiko Speedtimer). I think your Seiko pics really demonstrate how the gap between Seiko and Grand Seiko is really closing. Those dials are outstanding and I believe Seiko is now offering some of their watches with Spring Drive.
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August 26, 2025, 02:07 PM
P250UA5
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Originally posted by 6guns: ^^^ I think I'm glad I don't live near you guys.
Agreed, and that I'm about 1500 miles from Mimi's as well.
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August 26, 2025, 02:15 PM
BigSwede
Those are some good looking Seiko's Stick
My classifieds snag. I had bought one for my Sea Bee son in the group buy. When it arrived I really liked it and wanted one as well. Dave said he was going to do another group buy but didn't
It's a good looking watch, feels good and is very comfortable to wear.
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