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  1. Dash1 Jul 13, 2012

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    I didn't realise just how massive this beast was 'till I handled one in the flesh.
    Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz, case ref: ST 396.0839. Cal 1250.
    Manufactured in limited numbers to commemorate the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Also known as 'The Albatross.'
    Measures a whopping 50mm across.
    Not everyones cup of tea but a wonderful design object. Infact it occurs to me that Omega where particularly good at innovative design and were not scared of bringing out totally new concepts. As far as I can tell Rolex only have about 3 case designs in total!

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  2. ulackfocus Jul 13, 2012

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    That gihugic thing is the father of the Casio nerd watch phenomenon. :p
     
  3. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jul 13, 2012

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    Nice one, makes the Sub look like a shrimp! :p
     
  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 13, 2012

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    It's got your name all over it Kyle.
     
  5. speedycosmograph Speedmasterus Pontificatus Jul 13, 2012

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    It would make an excellent alarm clock for the nightstand.
     
  6. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jul 13, 2012

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    It wouldn't even fit my ankle...:D
     
  7. ulackfocus Jul 13, 2012

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    Why yes, yes it does!

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  8. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 13, 2012

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    Holy crap, is that the limited Grasshopper addition? Only 3 were produced, one went to David Carradine, one to Bienne and I heard the 3rd was lost somewhere in NY while on its way to an AD.

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  9. ulackfocus Jul 13, 2012

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    I think that infamous 3rd watch was destined for Ralph Macchio but went missing.
     
  10. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jul 13, 2012

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    I wouldn't mind having one of these if the price was right!

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