Thanks, also its a '3aka3 mo' which is 'by order of the ministry of defence'Quote:
Originally Posted by slowprop
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Thanks, also its a '3aka3 mo' which is 'by order of the ministry of defence'Quote:
Originally Posted by slowprop
Yes absolutely. I have a really nice Komandirskie like this. It is definitely one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xantiagib
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000381.jpg
I have been busy over the last week. I think her indoors is wondering what's going on with all these packages. My Vostok Komandirskie K34
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000411.jpg
Lovely unusual watch. Totally different to anything else I have and is very comfortable.
Plus here is my Vostok Amphibia 090. Again very comfortable to wear. I had to have the bracelet re-sized. These watches do not have a good reputation re the stock bracelets but actually this one has been Ok so I am living with it for now anyway.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000405.jpg
Picked up this Vetta 70's diver. Dark green gloss dial, internal date lense, bi-directional bezel with acrylic inlay and huge srew-down crown. Vetta 772 (signed both on rotor and movement) 17 jewels auto (think it's a generic ETA).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2019.17.56.jpg
This came in today - Vostoc Amphibia 470 case type and a 2409A hand wound movement. Condition of the watch (case and crystal) is excellent considering its age (probably mid to late 80's and obviously Soviet era). I think this is probably a Vostok Albatros ?
It's in nice used condition. Didn't cost a fortune and is keeping good time. I am pretty pleased with it although I might replace the Orange Nato but it will do for now.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000472.jpg
This one also came in today. Actually me first E Bay purchase. Also my first Poljot. I picked this up for just a few quid on E Bay literally the price of a couple of beers. Actually it has a new leather strap which would probably have cost me nearly as much had I bought is separately.
It actually looks better than the picture I've taken but my camera skills are not great plus I think the colour of the dial is just not that photogenic. It looks better in real life. I wound it and with a little shake it went and is keeping good time.
I am not really sure what I have here though. It looks like 1970's to me - but I could be wrong. I have no idea what type/ model it is either but I am quite pleased with it considering.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000485.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/P1000466.jpg
Oh that's very nice indeed. I love that case shape.Quote:
Originally Posted by acour_jeroen
New to me GMTc courtesy of a forum member:
http://i.imgur.com/KN1xpuj.jpg
I'll bet Eddies Seafire NATO would match the green on the 2nd hour hand and dial text.Quote:
Originally Posted by bitfield
Very nice indeed I really like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by bitfield
36mm Datejust with Black Jubilee diamiond set dial, 18ct white gold fluted bezel, on an oyster bracelet...
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...psyio7puvx.jpg
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For my wife, honest.
Just wearing this in, day 3. V.happy!
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/IMG_0408.jpg
Done a bit of a write-up here:
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...05-LE-A-Review
Good point! Can you buy it separately? (Not that I'd mind a free Seafire with it, but still.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lammylee
They are not listed separately, although contacting Eddie via Timefactors during business hours might be worth a try. Failing that a WTB, as from previous posts some Seafire owners prefer wearing on other straps. LeeQuote:
Originally Posted by bitfield
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The shade of green looks very close!
Well I've broken my new years resolution and made a purchase. First incoming since June. Only been on the wrist for an hour, it's so light and comfortable. I can see it becoming a real fave. Proves that you don't have to spend a lot to have a quality watch some history and heritage.
http://i.imgur.com/Ml5ON48.jpg
nice, thanks for the tip, i just ordered one :DRUIDD:Quote:
Originally Posted by slowprop
Good for you - where did you order yours from ? You won't be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barn0081
new from ebay. paid full RRP for it, but for £115,i think it's a nice watch :)Quote:
Originally Posted by slowprop
Even the strap is nice quality especially for a Russian watch where the straps can be a bit dodgy. At first I thought the butterfly clip would dig into my arm. But it has been fine. Enjoy it when it arrives.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barn0081
This should be with me in a few weeks or so. What you think ?
(borrowed pic)
http://i.pbase.com/o9/10/573910/1/15....WZ0041DV1.jpg
I like it a lot. Love the colour of that dial.Quote:
Originally Posted by reggie747
Yeah, That's what brought it to my attention and the fact I have an Orient Star Standard Date which keeps fantastic time and I mean, totally fantastic. COSC ?? Who need that, grab an Orient Star.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowprop
Got these incoming... I have never bought a homage before, but I have been itching to buy something new for a while and this seemed like a fun way of doing that without having to go in deep with the cash... My Polar Explorer has been my daily wearer and only watch for about 2 or 3 years now, and every watch I have bought since then has been flipped in short order as nothing (for me) compares to the Polar...
Anyway, hang me if you wish!
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMT...TU~ND/$_12.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg5ND...URPou/$_12.JPG
I'd love to see a real life pic of that to see what the dial really looks like.Quote:
Originally Posted by reggie747
42mm type A big pilot from South Korean micro PJS:
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just bought this guy-Casio Oceanus AD-714
[IMG]http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psiwgn2uyl.jpg[/IMG]
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psft2juptf.jpg
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psvayqlinz.jpg
can't find anything on google about it,so no idea if it's genuine?
^^^ I'm no expert on Casios but I reckon it's genuine, just a few years old.
I think that Casio have really tried to push the Oceanus and Edifice ranges more upmarket recently.
Something a little bit special (at no additional cost).
This...
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/data/...eorange_03.jpg
...only in this version...
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/data/...1O2-A10_01.jpg
...on the bracelet.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...rna_tropic.jpg
Tropical dial Kontiki. Has been laying around (with original, though buckle-extended, Gay-Frères bracelet) for some time, but needed a movement donor. Came back yesterday. Not my best buy last year... Think I'll keep it as a reminder...
My poc wih new strap.
Very much looking forwards to seeing some good pics of that!Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ S
The movement looks too small for the watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ S
Very happy with this guy...
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/v...psmepzxn6t.jpg
My first platinum watch... love the weight!
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...psqxin5rqi.jpg
....delighted to receive this in the post from Matt yesterday. Beautiful dial and just different enough from my Seamaster 2254.
http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/z...pskzz2cemf.jpg
Standard fayre, and has been for many a year now – 43mm case with regular 11½''' movement, irrespective of whether it is an ETA 28xx, Sellita SW200, Soprod A10, SII NH35A, or Miyota 91xx.Quote:
Originally Posted by bruteawful
I don't know why people get hung up on it – it is what it is, industry wide, and I can't see any real justification for making a larger movement for those brands/models which will be 41-44 mm in size. If it's an issue for an individual, then they will either have to accept the compromise or just buy something else instead.
Just personal views on aesthetics really isn't it? I'd rather a solid caseback with a smaller movement:case ratio whereas you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ S
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Originally Posted by DB9yeti
My oh my, a true grailwatch for me.
Congrats
Now that is something special!Quote:
Originally Posted by DB9yeti
A good choice there.Quote:
Originally Posted by 893bet
Not the one I want but it will scratch an itch in the short term!Quote:
Originally Posted by reggie747
That's beautiful, is that the tenth or eleventh moon phase?Quote:
Originally Posted by DB9yeti
Having tried on a WG Sub last week and been impressed by the weight, I'm guessing that feels like quite a lump (in a reassuring way).
Current count is GO, Patek, MB and IWC. I'd like a JLC to go with them ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by westberks
I'm hoping to do a proper post on it tomorrow - it's turning out to be better than I could have imagined. Perhaps my perfect watch for a number of reasons.
This one was incoming late last year - I forgot to post it in here:
http://s11.postimg.org/jkmcw801v/105...75144696_o.jpg
Wow, just an artefact of the photograph I hope, but looks like you did up the strap with a pipewrench in that! Lovely watch though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Routers
My latest, Hydroconquest.https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8601/...9d0272f9_c.jpg