The Incoming / New Arrival Thread

**Wallasey Runner** · 10th May 2020, 10:38

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

**Onelasttime** · 10th May 2020, 11:35

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

I believe this passed through my hands, Ken. In fact, I owned it for about 7 years. Still miss it a little bit and it was one of my most accurate watches with supernova lume.

Cool watch

**Wallasey Runner** · 10th May 2020, 11:39

Originally Posted by Onelasttime

I believe this passed through my hands, Ken. In fact, I owned it for about 7 years. Still miss it a little bit and it was one of my most accurate watches with supernova lume.

Cool watch

It certainly did and I still stumble upon images of it on your wrist. Michael seems to have owned it twice and Colin (watchlovr) and Dr F have also had a stint of ownership.

**bitt3n** · 10th May 2020, 12:23

Originally Posted by Mj2k

Fancied a bit of a change, love it

is that wabi or it comes with the weathered patina? looks almost too perfect

**Dr.f** · 10th May 2020, 12:28

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

It certainly did and I still stumble upon images of it on your wrist. Michael seems to have owned it twice and Colin (watchlovr) and Dr F have also had a stint of ownership.

Several stints 😃

**learningtofly** · 11th May 2020, 10:47

Completely blown away - this is my 5th Fifty Fathoms and it's by far my favourite.

Proper write-up to follow...

**David r** · 11th May 2020, 13:18

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Completely blown away - this is my 5th Fifty Fathoms and it's by far my favourite.

Proper write-up to follow...

Very nice Tony. I’d be interested to hear any comparisons you have vs the mil-spec in your write up

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**alfat33** · 11th May 2020, 13:48

Originally Posted by David r

Very nice Tony. I’d be interested to hear any comparisons you have vs the mil-spec in your write up

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Likewise, your Milspec seemed like the perfect FF variant.

**learningtofly** · 11th May 2020, 14:25

Originally Posted by David r

Very nice Tony. I’d be interested to hear any comparisons you have vs the mil-spec in your write up

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Originally Posted by alfat33

Likewise, your Milspec seemed like the perfect FF variant.

Noted

**verv** · 11th May 2020, 16:13

Very nice T. It is my favourite of all the modern FF

**doing_time999** · 11th May 2020, 16:45

Originally Posted by uktotty

Very nice! There is just something very satisfying about a Zenith!

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**ged** · 11th May 2020, 21:28

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

Superb, such a cracking design.

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**Chinnock** · 12th May 2020, 09:51

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

ICON!!

**learningtofly** · 12th May 2020, 10:13

Originally Posted by Chinnock

ICON!!

Agreed!

**Derivative** · 12th May 2020, 16:03

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

That’s excellent, not surprised it’s a keeper.

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**Derivative** · 12th May 2020, 16:07

This just in from Neil at Chronomaster, a Damasko DC56.
It was this or a DA46 on the bracelet, and I’m glad I went for this one as I feel the chrono adds not only functionality but also visual interest and detail to the dial.

**Bonny Marco** · 12th May 2020, 16:24

Originally Posted by Derivative

This just in from Neil at Chronomaster, a Damasko DC56.
It was this or a DA46 on the bracelet, and I’m glad I went for this one as I feel the chrono adds not only functionality but also visual interest and detail to the dial.

Thanks for posting. That looks really good. I was thinking about getting a Damasko and I had seen good things about Neil on this forum. Hope you enjoy it and please let me and the rest of the forum know how you get on with it.

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**ped** · 12th May 2020, 16:44

BB58 arrived today and I’m very pleased with it. I was a bit nervous about how it would fit but it’s perfect. Very pleased.

**NickRed71** · 12th May 2020, 16:55

Postman delivered this today

Service sticker still on the caseback

And here it is

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I’m really delighted with it.

And if you’ll excuse me I’ll need a few minutes to get the date correct

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**earlofsodbury** · 12th May 2020, 17:15

Originally Posted by Derivative

This just in from Neil at Chronomaster, a Damasko DC56.
It was this or a DA46 on the bracelet, and I’m glad I went for this one as I feel the chrono adds not only functionality but also visual interest and detail to the dial.

Love it. My 57 is an absolute strapwhore - works with so much to keep the look and feel fresh, and I'm sure that'll be true of this as well.

Funnily enough heard today from Damasko that my custom DC80 is ready for dispatch - SQUEE!

**ism123** · 12th May 2020, 18:06

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up...

These are iPhone pics and the zoom seems to be flattening the sunburst blue dial, which actually really pops.

Ian

**learningtofly** · 12th May 2020, 18:19

Originally Posted by ism123

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up...

These are iPhone pics and the zoom seems to be flattening the sunburst blue dial, which actually really pops.

Ian

Lovely!

**Martylaa** · 12th May 2020, 18:20

Originally Posted by ism123

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up...

These are iPhone pics and the zoom seems to be flattening the sunburst blue dial, which actually really pops.

Ian

Oh now that is nice....

Can’t wait for mine to turn up in the next couple of days...

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**Carlton-Browne** · 12th May 2020, 19:17

Originally Posted by ism123

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up...

Which strap is that - is it a Sinn one?

**Wallasey Runner** · 12th May 2020, 19:23

Originally Posted by ism123

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up

These are iPhone pics and the zoom seems to be flattening the sunburst blue dial, which actually really pops.

Ian

That is very nice indeed. Some lovely Blue dials appearing in this thread of late - keep it up guys

**Derivative** · 12th May 2020, 19:37

Originally Posted by earlofsodbury

Love it. My 57 is an absolute strapwhore - works with so much to keep the look and feel fresh, and I'm sure that'll be true of this as well.

Funnily enough heard today from Damasko that my custom DC80 is ready for dispatch - SQUEE!

Nice - what customisations did you specify?

And agreed on the straps: have sourced a couple of different ones specifically for this watch and I look forward to mixing it up.

**Derivative** · 12th May 2020, 19:39

Originally Posted by Bonny Marco

Thanks for posting. That looks really good. I was thinking about getting a Damasko and I had seen good things about Neil on this forum. Hope you enjoy it and please let me and the rest of the forum know how you get on with it.

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Neil was a pleasure to deal with - and Damasko are just great watches if you like their style.

**ism123** · 12th May 2020, 20:02

Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne

Which strap is that - is it a Sinn one?

Yes just the standard sand one, not put the grey one in it yet...

Ian

**Bonny Marco** · 12th May 2020, 20:22

Originally Posted by Derivative

Neil was a pleasure to deal with - and Damasko are just great watches if you like their style.

Thanks very much for the information.

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**seabiscuit** · 12th May 2020, 20:57

NickRed71: Is that an XII? Can I ask where you got it from? And can I have first dibs if you decided to move it on? Congratulations on your new arrival.

**MFB Scotland** · 12th May 2020, 23:22

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

Managed to free this forum favourite from Michael's (MFB Scotland) collection. Previously owned by a few of the long standing members on here, I was delighted to get it. This is the third of these that I have owned over the years and the first that actually started life as a genuine 165:024 and has been treated to service replacement parts with documentary evidence to support that rather than a random donor movement and NOS parts assembled in Watchco or elsewhere fashion.

Michael added a new 1171 Omega bracelet, which I think is an essential bit of kit with these watches.

Definately a keeper and part of my long term three watch exit strategy.

Ken, really suits you. An absolute classic hope my incoming SD 16600 lives up to my hopes. Enjoy my friend !

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**MFB Scotland** · 12th May 2020, 23:22

Originally Posted by ped

BB58 arrived today and I’m very pleased with it. I was a bit nervous about how it would fit but it’s perfect. Very pleased.

Suits you Chris ! Enjoy

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**earlofsodbury** · 12th May 2020, 23:39

Originally Posted by Derivative

Nice - what customisations did you specify?

DC80 with DC67 12 hour bezel plus red chrono minute and second hands -

Cannot. Wait.

**RAFF** · 13th May 2020, 00:57

Originally Posted by ped

BB58 arrived today and I’m very pleased with it. I was a bit nervous about how it would fit but it’s perfect. Very pleased.

Great watch, enjoy!

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**RAFF** · 13th May 2020, 00:58

Originally Posted by ism123

I got this last week, nice to be back to a 'proper' watch after the Garmin I've been wearing the last few months. My 1st Sinn and very impressed...looking for some different straps already to mix it up...

These are iPhone pics and the zoom seems to be flattening the sunburst blue dial, which actually really pops.

Ian

Nearly bought one of these the other week but decided it was not the time. Can’t seem to find them anymore. Such a stunning watch.

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**Martylaa** · 13th May 2020, 07:40

Originally Posted by RAFF

Nearly bought one of these the other week but decided it was not the time. Can’t seem to find them anymore. Such a stunning watch.

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http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/w...-pieces/103be/

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**ped** · 13th May 2020, 08:12

Originally Posted by MFB Scotland

Suits you Chris ! Enjoy

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Thanks mate, just left you a Hero thread.

**Derivative** · 13th May 2020, 08:16

Originally Posted by NickRed71

Postman delivered this today

Service sticker still on the caseback

And here it is

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I’m really delighted with it.

And if you’ll excuse me I’ll need a few minutes to get the date correct

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Congrats Nick that’s a lovely example of a timeless design.

**Kippax** · 13th May 2020, 09:12

New arrival yesterday.

Thank you Michael

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**Martylaa** · 13th May 2020, 09:38

Originally Posted by Kippax

New arrival yesterday.

Thank you Michael

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Another Speedy Wes lol...

**RAFF** · 13th May 2020, 09:49

Originally Posted by Martylaa

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/w...-pieces/103be/

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Oh you had to do that and throw me into temptation

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**Martylaa** · 13th May 2020, 09:50

Originally Posted by RAFF

Oh you had to do that and throw me into temptation

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When mine arrives then I’ll post some pics and see if you wilt haha...

Remember TZ Forum is your friend...

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**RAFF** · 13th May 2020, 10:29

Originally Posted by Martylaa

When mine arrives then I’ll post some pics and see if you wilt haha...

Remember TZ Forum is your friend...

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Thanks mate. Doubt my wife would agree with the second sentence!

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**Kippax** · 13th May 2020, 13:41

Originally Posted by Martylaa

Another Speedy Wes lol...

I know. I need help !

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**Jdh1** · 13th May 2020, 15:55

Arrived this morning. Really nice, and spoiled for choice with three bracelets and straps to choose from. Quick iPhone pic.

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**Pagan** · 13th May 2020, 21:27

I bought myself this Straton Legera. It's a big thick lump of a thing, but I love the 70s styling, and that sunburst brown dial is gorgeous. Mine is the VK63 powered version, not the Valjoux.

I'm calling it my Divorce Watch.

**waiteu2** · 13th May 2020, 22:39

Originally Posted by Jdh1

Arrived this morning. Really nice, and spoiled for choice with three bracelets and straps to choose from. Quick iPhone pic.

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Love that John.
Really must try a VC one day.

**Jdh1** · 13th May 2020, 22:59

Originally Posted by waiteu2

Love that John.
Really must try a VC one day.

Think you should Craig. I know you've had your fair share of Patek's. Not saying the VC Overseas is 'better' than a Nautilus or an Aquanaut but it's certainly more practical, versatile and affordable. The easy swap strap and bracelet options are great as is the adjustability of the bracelet and other straps. I had about 6 Nautilus and Aquanauts and struggled to get anything approaching a comfortable fit with any of them.

**Martylaa** · 14th May 2020, 10:32

Been after one of these since I laid my eyes on it earlier in the year.

The blue has to be seen to be believed, no pics can do the watch justice...

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**boring_sandwich** · 14th May 2020, 10:48

Originally Posted by NickRed71

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Love it!

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