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A revival of the Watch thread
May 15, 2026, 02:41 PM
stickman428A revival of the Watch thread
Those silver dial new Seiko divers are gorgeous.
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May 15, 2026, 03:56 PM
6gunsquote:
I really like that white-faced Presage with the blue hands
Agree! Very classy watch!
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May 15, 2026, 09:04 PM
CPD SIGI am really liking the Prospex line from Seiko!
For a regular Seiko, they are sure upping their game!
Micro adjust bracelet, solid movements, clear case backs…
You’re getting a lot of watch for a pretty good price!
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May 16, 2026, 12:01 PM
pulicordsI'm wearing my Zero West DB-1 Lancaster pilot's watch this weekend to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of Operation Chastise ("Dam Busters" raid), the RAF's WWII attack on the Rhur river dams which provided power to Nazi Germany's hydroelectric system and the war machine that depended on it. 19 Lancaster bombers left England and 11 returned, with 53 crewmen killed on the night of May 16/17, 1943.
This pilot design watch by the UK company Zero West has an easy to read dial that bears resemblance to the Lancaster's altimeter, notes the height above the water ("60 FT") the aircraft needed to be to successfully deploy the unique bouncing bombs, the coordinates of the attack on Sorpe Dam that bomber#
ED825 was tasked with, and has an aluminum disc on the back of the watch that was salvaged from material of that actual aircraft (it survived the mission but crashed on a subsequent attack later in the war).
I like the watch's look, the historical elements, and the fact that it memorializes the sacrifices of the crewmembers that lost their lives on these dangerous missions.
https://www.worldhistory.org/Operation_Chastise/https://zerowest.watch/product/db-1-lancaster/
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May 16, 2026, 04:44 PM
eTripper
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May 16, 2026, 08:44 PM
Appliance BradMy spot came up for a Komodo last week. Had to defer on it as I got shippng notice at the same time about my Sternglas. Monday is new watch day! Looking forward to seeing how it wears.
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May 16, 2026, 09:57 PM
P250UA5Puli, that Zero West is sharp, assuming that's a functional altimeter?
The Enemy's gate is down. May 17, 2026, 07:25 AM
sgalczynquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Puli, that Zero West is sharp, assuming that's a functional altimeter?
Even if functional - will not indicate true el in a pressurized cabin!
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May 18, 2026, 11:49 AM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Puli, that Zero West is sharp, assuming that's a functional altimeter?
Thanks, but not a functional altimeter! Just a nicely done pilot's watch with a design that resembles the altimeter on a Lancaster bomber.
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May 19, 2026, 01:22 AM
Marlin FanRats, they are sold out, do you know of another source?
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Originally posted by pulicords:
I'm wearing my Zero West DB-1 Lancaster pilot's watch this weekend to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of Operation Chastise ("Dam Busters" raid), the RAF's WWII attack on the Rhur river dams which provided power to Nazi Germany's hydroelectric system and the war machine that depended on it. 19 Lancaster bombers left England and 11 returned, with 53 crewmen killed on the night of May 16/17, 1943.
This pilot design watch by the UK company Zero West has an easy to read dial that bears resemblance to the Lancaster's altimeter, notes the height above the water ("60 FT") the aircraft needed to be to successfully deploy the unique bouncing bombs, the coordinates of the attack on Sorpe Dam that bomber#
ED825 was tasked with, and has an aluminum disc on the back of the watch that was salvaged from material of that actual aircraft (it survived the mission but crashed on a subsequent attack later in the war).
I like the watch's look, the historical elements, and the fact that it memorializes the sacrifices of the crewmembers that lost their lives on these dangerous missions.
https://www.worldhistory.org/Operation_Chastise/https://zerowest.watch/product/db-1-lancaster/
May 19, 2026, 11:46 AM
CPD SIGTalk about a cool watch with an amazing history behind it!
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"When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!"
“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
May 20, 2026, 12:34 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by Marlin Fan:
Rats, they are sold out, do you know of another source?
These were limited releases and I don't know where you can find this model by Zero West other than the secondary market (Chrono 24 might have some listed?). However, Zero West has some other very cool commemoratives that are available either now or pre-order, including the AV1 Vulcan bomber that attacked the
Ascension Island-Port Stanley airfield as part of (Operation Black Buck) during the Falklands War, a couple different sized watches recognizing
the Mosquito bomber attack on Amiens Prison utilized by the Gestapo during "Operation Jericho", and two Spitfire commemoratives.
One of these Spitfires was flown by a member of an elite Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (Sandy Gunn), who was shot down, captured by the Germans, took part in the "Great Escape" from Stalag Luft III, subsequently recaptured and with 49 other escapees was shot by orders from Hitler. https://zerowest.watch/watches/
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May 20, 2026, 03:06 PM
vthokySpotted somewhere in Alabama...
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. May 20, 2026, 03:08 PM
stickman428Nice Samurai VThoky!
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May 20, 2026, 06:55 PM
vthoky
Thank you!
I can't take a great pic of it, but the face on this one is amazing in the direct sunlight.
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. May 20, 2026, 08:53 PM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
Spotted somewhere in Alabama...
Tease
The Enemy's gate is down. May 21, 2026, 06:59 AM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Tease
Say when, mister!
I'll continue wearing it occasionally 'til you're ready to provide its next home.
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. May 21, 2026, 10:01 AM
6gunsquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
Thank you!
I can't take a great pic of it, but the face on this one is amazing in the direct sunlight.
I like it and would like to see a direct sunlight pic if you can.
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May 21, 2026, 10:13 AM
vthokyYessir! I'll see what I can do.
(Cloudy here today...)
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. May 22, 2026, 10:49 PM
eTripper
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