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Feb 19, 2015 22:21:50 GMT -6
Post by scooter on Feb 19, 2015 22:21:50 GMT -6
 About a month ago, I was considering a Seiko snk for a reentry into the wonderful world of watches. Because of their smaller size, I have been hesitant. Today, I saw this on Massdrop. Maratac gtp-1. I'm interested in any opinions of this. I really love the look. But, is it worth the price tag ? www.massdrop.com/buy/maratac-gpt-1 |
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Feb 22, 2015 21:12:42 GMT -6
Post by scooter on Feb 22, 2015 21:12:42 GMT -6
The header for this forum says watches, but there's no discussion. What are you guys wearing? This Maratac Big Pilot from county comm has pushed a few others nearly out of the rotation. It routinely goes on sale for $209, which is nuts for a miyota movement with C3 superluminova and a sapphire crystal. If you don't like big watches they also have a midsize in 38mm. The watch comes on a cheesy two piece black nylon, but I wear it on a variety of one piece NATOs. countycomm.com/maratacpilotlarge2013.html ![]()  Well, if I had only bothered to read through this thread from the beginning, I would've gotten the answer to my question, above. smh I backed the GPT-1 on Massdrop. While cruising the web, I found another that piqued my interest.....  Would it seem redundant to own 2 large black faced automatics ? |
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Post by jbreitenbucher on Feb 23, 2015 7:56:09 GMT -6
Would it seem redundant to own 2 large black faced automatics ? I'm going to say, "No." I'm sure there are people that have a pepsi and a batman Submariner, so you'd be fine. |
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Post by usctroll on Feb 23, 2015 9:56:54 GMT -6
If you want a military looking watch at a reasonable price you'd be crazy to not look at the Maratac. It's a great watch and gets more wrist time than I thought it would.
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Post by deusis on Mar 27, 2015 12:43:01 GMT -6
Here is my daily watch. Seiko 5 Sport Navy in the slightly larger size with a Horween Natural Shell Cordovan two piece strap that I made.  |
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Mar 27, 2015 17:02:15 GMT -6
Post by jeffrx on Mar 27, 2015 17:02:15 GMT -6
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Mar 27, 2015 18:18:14 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 27, 2015 18:18:14 GMT -6
I had the 45.5 XL model with the orange bezel. Very good watch ended up selling it to fund a speedmaster. |
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Mar 28, 2015 10:08:13 GMT -6
Post by univibe88 on Mar 28, 2015 10:08:13 GMT -6
I had the 45.5 XL model with the orange bezel. Very good watch ended up selling it to fund a speedmaster. I like the orange bezel. I like speedies more  |
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Mar 28, 2015 10:52:17 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 28, 2015 10:52:17 GMT -6
Not upset letting it go at all. Made a $300 profit. Can't complain.
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Post by univibe88 on Mar 28, 2015 12:55:56 GMT -6
Pulling a profit flipping a watch is pretty unusual
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Apr 8, 2015 19:54:45 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 19:54:45 GMT -6
I haven't heard of this company, AVI-8, but with an extra 20% coupon to take this guy down to $113.15 shipped is very tempting. I have a soft spot for off white colored watches.  Might be slightly redundant because I do have the Orient Bambino.  |
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Apr 8, 2015 20:02:04 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 8, 2015 20:02:04 GMT -6
Not too similar. Arabic vs Roman, chrono vs date, etc. If you like it, might as well try it.
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Apr 8, 2015 20:06:00 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 20:06:00 GMT -6
Not too similar. Arabic vs Roman, chrono vs date, etc. If you like it, might as well try it. It's final sale at Gilt, so I'll have to mull it over a bit more, hopefully giving it enough time to sell out. |
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Apr 8, 2015 20:27:03 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 8, 2015 20:27:03 GMT -6
There's always a Bremont chrono if you're mad at your savings:   |
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Post by jeffrx on Apr 9, 2015 21:02:57 GMT -6
Pulled the trigger on an Omega PO 42mm with black rubber strap. I got it used from a place called JaxTime jewlers in CA. Pretty pleased with it. To me, it looks brand new despite being from 2010.  |
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Apr 9, 2015 22:09:32 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 9, 2015 22:09:32 GMT -6
Pulled the trigger on an Omega PO 42mm with black rubber strap. I got it used from a place called JaxTime jewlers in CA. Pretty pleased with it. To me, it looks brand new despite being from 2010. The double co-axial movement is quite robust and maintence free. Cool watch makes me miss my 45.5XL |
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Apr 24, 2015 7:50:05 GMT -6
Post by jeffrx on Apr 24, 2015 7:50:05 GMT -6
This is a nice one for a cheaper watch....great construction  |
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Apr 24, 2015 15:05:15 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 24, 2015 15:05:15 GMT -6
I'm about 5 minutes away from selling off my rolex and omegas. I think I'm done with watches.
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Apr 24, 2015 15:23:51 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 24, 2015 15:23:51 GMT -6
I'm about 5 minutes away from selling off my rolex and omegas. I think I'm done with watches. You clearly just have the wrong watches. I haven't missed my Rolex for a moment. They're the Lexus ES350 of watches. Well made, but everyone has one and they're pretty boring. I like watches that I can identify with. I worked around the corner from the Sinn retail shop, so that's an easy one for me. |
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Apr 24, 2015 19:12:19 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 24, 2015 19:12:19 GMT -6
I absolutely love rolex watches and the brand as a whole. I just am done having a collection of watches and rather just wear my GMT-II.
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Apr 24, 2015 23:07:28 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2015 23:07:28 GMT -6
I'm about 5 minutes away from selling off my rolex and omegas. I think I'm done with watches. You clearly just have the wrong watches. I haven't missed my Rolex for a moment. They're the Lexus ES350 of watches. Well made, but everyone has one and they're pretty boring. I like watches that I can identify with. I worked around the corner from the Sinn retail shop, so that's an easy one for me. Hey! I have an ES350, and I resent that comment. I love my car. I mean, it is pretty boring, and a lot of people have one..but they're well made! Hmm wait minute.. |
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Apr 25, 2015 2:03:38 GMT -6
Post by bentin on Apr 25, 2015 2:03:38 GMT -6
Haha, time for a Pepsi GMT.
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Apr 25, 2015 5:05:00 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 25, 2015 5:05:00 GMT -6
That is the great part with a gmt just change the bezel and boom you have a coke Pepsi or black bezel.
I don't wear my vintage datejusts enough to justify. I never wear my speedmaster pro for fear of damaging it. My submariner has sat for 8 months.
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Apr 25, 2015 16:32:09 GMT -6
Post by jeffrx on Apr 25, 2015 16:32:09 GMT -6
I'm about 5 minutes away from selling off my rolex and omegas. I think I'm done with watches. I'm looking for a Speedmaster Pro (hint hint) |
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Apr 25, 2015 18:41:00 GMT -6
Post by univibe88 on Apr 25, 2015 18:41:00 GMT -6
I never wear my speedmaster pro for fear of damaging it. The watch went to the freaking moon! Just wear it. And Omega still has parts to repair them. |
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