Thats gorgeous, did you change the crystal?
God I hate you sooooo much...lolzI didn't. It's the Seiko SLA017, a limited edition watch a couple years back, and topped with one of the best box-shaped crystals I've seen. Crazy curves on it. Love the effect of the bent, refracted indices at the edges.
Another pic I took a while back.
This scratched the itch for a real Swiss timepiece for a few months, but over time I found that I wanted something more. The watch was versatile and went with most of what I wear, but I was really feeling a hankering for a good diver. I've had a pretty good year so far, and my annual bonus was well in excess of what I expected, so I started going to jewelers to try on watches (mostly divers) from dozens of brands at varying price points. I tried on tons of watches that were well outside of my comfort zone (Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, etc) because why not? I looked at Tag, Oris, Nomos, Breitling, Omega, and many others. The watch that I kept coming back to was this toolish diver with an arresting matte blue face and the brightest and most gorgeous lume you've ever seen: the Tudor Pelagos.
I've always loved blue watches, ever since my first blue Fossil. The moment I saw the dial, I knew I had to have it. It's similar to my favorite Rolex (the Smurf Submariner), which I've come to terms with never finding or being able to afford. The titanium case and bracelet along with the matte finish on the dial and the ceramic bezel lend the watch an understated, toolish look that is somewhat undercut by the arresting shade of blue on the dial. It has an extremely satisfying bezel action, with a 70 hour power reserve and a 500m depth rating that it will never see, as the only diving I do is at my desk. It came with both a blue rubber strap and the titanium bracelet, and I'm still not sure which I like more, though changing the strap can be a pain with the super tight Rolex tolerances to get at the spring bar pins. The jeweler hooked me up with a 20% discount, and I was thrilled to pay grey market prices at retail. This has become my everyday wear, and I don't see myself making another watch purchase for at least a couple of years (my bank account would get awful mad at me). Bonus lume shot below:
I almost walked out with this instead of the Pelagos. Gorgeous
Although my post was partly tongue-in-cheek, I'm quite serious when considering those watches. I am limiting myself to 9 total watches in my collection, since my watch box can only hold 8 and I think 9 is a good enough number for great timepieces. Maybe that'll change in the future, but I can see myself capping at 9 for years. The watches in my watch box range in price from $11 to $15,000+.That covers a very broad spectrum price wise, which isn't a realistic method of selecting anything. Plus why must it be new?
I haven't considered used watches because I've only bought new. That's on me. I guess my reasons are similar to those who prefer to purchase new cars. I should look at used models.
It looks like the previous model of the Speedmaster '57, which would be reference number: 331.10.42.51.01.001Hey guys. Need some help.
Would anyone be able to provide me with the exact model (or as close as) of my old Speedy?
It looks like the previous model of the Speedmaster '57, which would be reference number: 331.10.42.51.01.001
Welcome to the Omega club! That's a lovely piece you have there. It's definitely a keeper and a legacy watch to keep in your family and pass down.I am loving my latest purchase. Can't stop staring at it.
I had just bought a Seiko SBDC063 a few weeks ago, but then had to chance to get this at a great price and it hasn't left my wrist.
I'll post the Seiko soon but for now, here's the Omega Railmaster 60th Anniversary LE.
I need to get the bracelet resized so I'm wearing it on the included NATO until then.
My G-Shock GW-M5610-1ER got lost during a trip so instead of buying a new one I went all the way and got a GMW-B5000D-1ER The polished sides reflect light so much! I'm very happy with my purchase and I can wear it at pretty much every occasion. Best compromise between style, low maintenance, features, size and durability.
Not hard at allThe white one looks super slick, how hard is it to keep clean? They remind me of clean all white sneakers
Welcome to the Omega club! That's a lovely piece you have there. It's definitely a keeper and a legacy watch to keep in your family and pass down.
Very nice, was looking at a used Railmaster the other day and quite tempted. Still prefer the more outre aesthetics on the Milgauss, though. Decisions, decisions.
My G-Shock GW-M5610-1ER got lost during a trip so instead of buying a new one I went all the way and got a GMW-B5000D-1ER The polished sides reflect light so much! I'm very happy with my purchase and I can wear it at pretty much every occasion. Best compromise between style, low maintenance, features, size and durability.
Needed to take one link out and move the micro adjustment one increment (only one anyway) and it fits perfect. Also great that it's the same size as my Alpinist so I can use the straps with the SARB035 as well.
I'd go for the boutique experience for a watch like that. Nice to experience it at least once as a watch enthusiast.that globemaster is a beauty. disclaimer: i am a sucker for watches, in general. for that type of watch would you buy from AD, boutique, or second hand?
I can skip it.
The blue/brown combination is tried and tested albeit the other way round usually.I have an old brown dial Seiko 5 that I want to convert to a more casual watch, and was thinking of getting a NATO band. What color do you think would match a brown dial well? I'm thinking like a sand color or navy blue.
Im odd and I like to have the most unique look to my watches - so I would probably go with a sand-ostrich band.I have an old brown dial Seiko 5 that I want to convert to a more casual watch, and was thinking of getting a NATO band. What color do you think would match a brown dial well? I'm thinking like a sand color or navy blue.
The blue/brown combination is tried and tested albeit the other way round usually.
A sand coloured nato would be more unique though, but ultimately it's what you'd prefer to see on a day-to-day basis.
If you can stretch your budget, get both colours and vary the look weekly/monthly depending on how you feel.
Im odd and I like to have the most unique look to my watches - so I would probably go with a sand-ostrich band.