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The doxa looks amazing on your wrist. Ive had a interest in it ever since seeing the 300T, especially with the orange dial. A local store here in Vancouver just started carrying them so Im going to go check them out soon!
From a Tudor fanatic, I would actually go with the Breitling if I was to add one to my current collection. Maybe for the diversity, or for that beautiful red rubber strap, but mostly because the BB Pro really is just too thick for me 🥲
I remember buying a bunch of these in Berlin shortly after the wall came down. $10 a pop! Still have them. Same with my Buran chronograph.... which has reached just stupid prices on ebay. I miss the days when you got these at swapmeets all day long.
I have used fine sponge sanders from amazon too on my seiko to restore the look I use 1000 to 2000 grit and some times finish with 3000-3500 grit for high polish I use Flitz metal polish, cream now
I like a watch with presence for sure 😆 love it on the red rubber, great for summer time. I'm undeniably biased but Breitling all day for me here, the pro just doesn't tickle me visually. No doubt of its quality though 🙌
I have the khaki Field auto 38 and the H10 movement is running absolutely amazing. +1 after 3 years of use. I'm a huge fan of Interstellar and went to my local boutique to check out the Murph but it was an underwhelming first impression. 895 euros with a subpar strap and the AR ( or lack there off) is a no for me.
I sold my Hamilton because the thickness and weight really started to annoy me after a while. Even the newer handwinding version is essentially the same thickness. All the classic 1970s chronos were much thinner - why can't we do it now?
Thanks a million for posting this video and the previous one on the Zenith el primero Rainbow , not a lot of information out there on this lovely watch.
Wait. You think these field watch designs are taking after a 1980s pocket watch from LL Bean? Is that a joke? These watches replicate the A11, which the US military commissioned during WW2. Bulova was one of the 3 companies that supplied these to the armed forces during WW2 and beyond. (Elgin and Waltham being the other 2.)
Ive worn mine for 3 years now. Loving it. Im really considering a green or black version of the blue wave dial you have, love the lightplay. What are your thoughts on it?
Hello: I purchased a Tissot Chemins des Tourelles for on sale for $750.00 CDN three years ago from Peoples in Vancouver area with free shipping to Ottawa. So far it has consistently run at -1 to -2 seconds per day. I have not had it on a time grapher however. It has the Powermatic 80 (CO7.111) movement with the synthetic escapement and pallet fork. If it needs service from Tissot it will get a new movement. These movements are serviceable but it is cheaper just to replace it. I would like to invest in a time grapher and some basic watch making tools as I have my grandfathers 1913 silver case Omega railroad pocket watch that needs a cleaning and service. I have done some movement swaps etc. on quartz watches but would love to get into watch repair as a retirement hobby. I think the pocket watch would be a good one to start on as all the parts are larger than a wrist watch. The Powermatic 80 is basically a 2824 movement with different barrel, escapement, pallet fork and balance so there is no reason it can't be serviced. Cheers Bob in Ottawa
@@kewintaylor7056 Sorry. I have not had my Tissot serviced so I don't know the answer. I would like to know though. I would think that the whole movement could be replaced with an all metal and jewels movement though. There is probably a 2824 variant that might fit.
I know for a fact that if you send a powermatic 80 movement watch in for service they will replace it rather than repair it. Labour costs are high and it’s more economical to simply replace the relatively low cost movement.
I have many of the Vostok’s. They’re actually pretty accurate. I’ve had one that I had to adjust but other than that no issues. Even my 1980’s one is keeping time really great. Not sure why people knock them.
I went with the automatic version, $1900 off ebay w/no box or papers. Condition nearly like new, except the lume on the indices no longer works. The 36mm Seamaster is the ideal size for me, and such a beautiful watch!
given that the StrapsCo version is essentially the same at half the price - the only advantage of Artem is that their small version of the sailcloth is 65/105mm a true small size - which is great for wrist sizes under 6.5 inches. The only problem is that in Artems 19mm doesn't come in the small size - go figure that one!
I just bought one of these but a rare one from the Japanese distributor BEAMS. Mine has a orange hour hand instead of the minute hand. It has better loom too. Squale watches are brilliant
