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Feb 18, 2016 10:41:44 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 10:41:44 GMT -6
Panarei doesn't seem to be making any bronze watches anymore and Aninomo isn't really doing much these days. I'm not sure of anyone else in the mechanical watch world using bronze as a case material.
Looks like Archimede is, if you don't mind a pretty plain Jane ETA movement.
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 10:42:20 GMT -6
The lume on this Helson, still surprises me.  |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 10:45:28 GMT -6
Christopher Ward trident 600 vintage 38mm. My favorite right now. They just released info on a pre-sale for two titanium versions.  |
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Feb 18, 2016 10:51:42 GMT -6
Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 10:51:42 GMT -6
Panarei doesn't seem to be making any bronze watches anymore and Aninomo isn't really doing much these days. I'm not sure of anyone else in the mechanical watch world using bronze as a case material. Looks like Archimede is, if you don't mind a pretty plain Jane ETA movement. Brass seems to be a bit more common--and cheaper to produce? Micro brands in the east are having fun with the medium. I don't really know much about the major brands--still new to watches but they get me ticking  |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:02:40 GMT -6
Post by Old26 on Feb 18, 2016 11:02:40 GMT -6
Well, my wife said she wants me to get something "less huge" and since this year is the 25th anniversary, I picked out this SINN I've always wanted. I feel guilty as I just got rid of all my expensive ones, but I'm probably going to be happier with this one on a daily basis, and when I need to wear a suit/tux. *Edit, wrong pic. But mine will have the silicone strap.
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Feb 18, 2016 11:02:48 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:02:48 GMT -6
Okay, more bronze case finds, Steinhart, Ennebi and Squale.
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Feb 18, 2016 11:07:14 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:07:14 GMT -6
Well, my wife said she wants me to get something "less huge" and since this year is the 25th anniversary, I picked out this SINN I've always wanted. I feel guilty as I just got rid of all my expensive ones, but I'm probably going to be happier with this one on a daily basis, and when I need to wear a suit/tux.
 Nice! I used to work in Frankfurt and grabbed a Sinn 856 from them. Had it about a dozen years, the one watch I haven't sold. I dig the oil filled ones, pretty cool. And the u-boat steel is nice and tough. Enjoy. |
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Post by devastitis on Feb 18, 2016 11:10:20 GMT -6
Christopher Ward trident 600 vintage 38mm. My favorite right now. They just released info on a pre-sale for two titanium versions. CW will be my next significant sub $1000 purchase. |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:11:01 GMT -6
Post by Old26 on Feb 18, 2016 11:11:01 GMT -6
Well, my wife said she wants me to get something "less huge" and since this year is the 25th anniversary, I picked out this SINN I've always wanted. I feel guilty as I just got rid of all my expensive ones, but I'm probably going to be happier with this one on a daily basis, and when I need to wear a suit/tux. Nice! I used to work in Frankfurt and grabbed a Sinn 856 from them. Had it about a dozen years, the one watch I haven't sold. I dig the oil filled ones, pretty cool. And the u-boat steel is nice and tough. Enjoy. Thanks - I grabbed the wrong pic. That was one of the finalists, but I decided to go U2 as I still love mech's. |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:16:34 GMT -6
Well, my wife said she wants me to get something "less huge" and since this year is the 25th anniversary, I picked out this SINN I've always wanted. I feel guilty as I just got rid of all my expensive ones, but I'm probably going to be happier with this one on a daily basis, and when I need to wear a suit/tux. *Edit, wrong pic. But mine will have the silicone strap.
That is fecking sick. Sinn is so clean yet still rugged; really did the vibe of the entire brand. |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:17:29 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:17:29 GMT -6
Nice! I used to work in Frankfurt and grabbed a Sinn 856 from them. Had it about a dozen years, the one watch I haven't sold. I dig the oil filled ones, pretty cool. And the u-boat steel is nice and tough. Enjoy. Thanks - I grabbed the wrong pic. That was one of the finalists, but I decided to go U2 as I still love mech's. Oh, excellent. I return to my high horse about quartz movements... The U2 is a classic, I've debated one many times. |
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:20:04 GMT -6
Well, my wife said she wants me to get something "less huge" and since this year is the 25th anniversary, I picked out this SINN I've always wanted. I feel guilty as I just got rid of all my expensive ones, but I'm probably going to be happier with this one on a daily basis, and when I need to wear a suit/tux. *Edit, wrong pic. But mine will have the silicone strap.
That is fecking sick. Sinn is so clean yet still rugged; really did the vibe of the entire brand. They use some really clean dials. I love the simplicity of the non numeral 556.  devastitis, another option for a sub $1k mechanical watch. Oops, not quite, stupid inflation. |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:20:27 GMT -6
Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:20:27 GMT -6
Christopher Ward trident 600 vintage 38mm. My favorite right now. They just released info on a pre-sale for two titanium versions. CW will be my next significant sub $1000 purchase. Which ones are you leaning toward? They do "nearly new" sales and I'm hoping to save some dough going that route. Blue Moon phase watch is nice! And the non DLC titanium is cool, but too much $$ at full retail, when there is so many other options (a nice problem to have |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:21:04 GMT -6
Post by Old26 on Feb 18, 2016 11:21:04 GMT -6
Thanks - I grabbed the wrong pic. That was one of the finalists, but I decided to go U2 as I still love mech's. Oh, excellent. I return to my high horse about quartz movements... The U2 is a classic, I've debated one many times. I'm with you. Considered the Qz this time as I don't have the same love for fugging around with a watch these days. Set and forget is a nice way to go, and who knows, I could change my mind again. Always thought that the liquid filled was a neat thing that I've never owned... |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:24:40 GMT -6
That is fecking sick. Sinn is so clean yet still rugged; really did the vibe of the entire brand. They use some really clean dials. I love the simplicity of the non numeral 556. devastitis , another option for a sub $1k mechanical watch. Oops, not quite, stupid inflation. Yes, that is clean. Its weird so many companies get it wrong, when they make it look so easy! lol |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:25:38 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:25:38 GMT -6
Oh, excellent. I return to my high horse about quartz movements... The U2 is a classic, I've debated one many times. I'm with you. Considered the Qz this time as I don't have the same love for fugging around with a watch these days. Set and forget is a nice way to go, and who knows, I could change my mind again. Always thought that the liquid filled was a neat thing that I've never owned... I'm overdue for service on mine, it loses about five minutes a week. I plan on buying another watch so I won't be naked while the Sinn is visiting Germany. I just haven't sorted out what I want yet. I'd like a Zenith Handwound, just haven't found the right deal.  |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:29:24 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:29:24 GMT -6
Yes, that is clean. Its weird so many companies get it wrong, when they make it look so easy! lol You might consider Damasko too, they use the same cases (SUG) and face manufacturer as Sinn. www.damaskousa.com |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:29:50 GMT -6
I'm with you. Considered the Qz this time as I don't have the same love for fugging around with a watch these days. Set and forget is a nice way to go, and who knows, I could change my mind again. Always thought that the liquid filled was a neat thing that I've never owned... I'm overdue for service on mine, it loses about five minutes a week. I plan on buying another watch so I won't be naked while the Sinn is visiting Germany. I just haven't sorted out what I want yet. I'd like a Zenith Handwound, just haven't found the right deal. You guys are killing me with these. Great tastes--which makes sense coming from a style forum, lol Dig the Rail Road aesthetic of that Zenith--(goes to the goog and looks up immediately) |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:32:58 GMT -6
Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:32:58 GMT -6
Yes, that is clean. Its weird so many companies get it wrong, when they make it look so easy! lol You might consider Damasko too, they use the same cases (SUG) and face manufacturer as Sinn. www.damaskousa.comI remember their name, cool pilot watches if I recall. Ill give em a revisit My next for sure watch is the Borealis Estoli--going blue with numerals and date (not sure on the specific dial yet) www.borealiswatch.com/store/diver-watches/#!/Borealis-Estoril-300/c/14869084 |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:34:41 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 18, 2016 11:34:41 GMT -6
Be careful, Zenith makes some great looking watches but also some of the most violently awful ones too. It actually keeps me a little wary about buying one.  |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:40:22 GMT -6
Kick starter watch: Redux Courg  |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:42:59 GMT -6
Be careful, Zenith makes some great looking watches but also some of the most violently awful ones too. It actually keeps me a little wary about buying one. I'm going to put this in the it made me laugh today post (jk) That thing is horrid. |
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Feb 18, 2016 11:44:28 GMT -6
Post by Old26 on Feb 18, 2016 11:44:28 GMT -6
They use some really clean dials. I love the simplicity of the non numeral 556. devastitis , another option for a sub $1k mechanical watch. Oops, not quite, stupid inflation. Yes, that is clean. Its weird so many companies get it wrong, when they make it look so easy! lol It's meant to mimic the clean look of an aircraft altimeter. Which, of course, it meant to be easy to read at a glance for obvious reasons. That's why I like it too - simple, but so many fugg it up which is amazeballs. |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:51:05 GMT -6
Yes, that is clean. Its weird so many companies get it wrong, when they make it look so easy! lol It's meant to mimic the clean look of an aircraft altimeter. Which, of course, it meant to be easy to read at a glance for obvious reasons. That's why I like it too - simple, but so many fugg it up which is amazeballs. Here is the epiphany I just had: I like "tool" watches (divers, altimeter pilots--like you mentioned) that also look stylish and aesthetically pleasing too (the yin yang for lack of better analogy) And same with the clothes/boots I find myself gravitating towards: Work wear/western that are "tools of the trade" but get morphed into a stylized version for us! |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 18, 2016 11:58:28 GMT -6
Speaking of German watches: (Japanese movement) my first mechanical. Zeppelin lz129  |
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