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My first new mechanical in 20 years

  1. Ferik Jan 11, 2015

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    (Most of my recent buys have been vintage. Others have been cheap utilitarian beaters)

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  2. shane0mack Jan 11, 2015

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    If this is your way of showing us your 45th, then you're just a big old tease.
     
  3. alam Jan 11, 2015

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    I'm terrible in identifying the components of mechanical movements, and can't recognize how those hinges fit in the overall scheme of an mechanical watch... :D
     
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  4. Ferik Jan 11, 2015

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    I am waiting on a bracelet to wear it on my wrist. The box is nice but underwhelming compared to the new reference 3570 box.
     
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  5. repoman Jan 11, 2015

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    Congratulations, and a great choice if this is your only new modern mechanical in that long. Sounds like you are getting the Ti bracelet which is a perfect match, that's how I wear it and its an absolute dream to wear everyday. After you wear it for a while, you appreciate it even more both in terms of its beauty and its comfort.
     
  6. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2015

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    Niceeee - Mine says hello!!

    Has to be said though, its coming off the nato! I hate nato's!
     
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  7. DocHolliday Jan 11, 2015

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    @DLT222, please donate all nato straps to RedRaider01. Thank you for your support. ::rimshot::
     
  8. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2015

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    Hahaha ....

    NO!

    ::bleh::
     
  9. puddlep1rate Jan 11, 2015

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    Nice 45th Speedy!
     
  10. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2015

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    Sorry @Ferik i seem to have hijacked the thread - Not intended!
     
  11. Ferik Jan 11, 2015

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    Quite all right. I feel that while DLT222 photo is good, they in general don't do a good job of capturing its true looks
     
  12. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2015

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    Yes the dial is quite hard to capture its true beauty, here is another one I've snapped.

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  13. repoman Jan 11, 2015

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    This is by far my hardest watch to photograph well, so many subtleties.
     
  14. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2015

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    Agreed.

    I will see what it's like in the Miami sunshine later in the month ;)
     
  15. Superdoc Jan 11, 2015

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    wow.... I really should stop coming to this site...

    I really love this watch!

    Love it even more on the Z-33 bracelet, and you should also get a chestnut brown croc leather titanium deployment for it....

    This watch design is truly inspired!


    (actually the sedna ring was inspired by the reddish colour the capsule acquired when heating up upon re-entry)

    It is really crazy when you think about it...Omega Just keeps cranking out one amazing model after another ... I almost worry about them trying to maintain this momentum....
     
  16. shane0mack Jan 11, 2015

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    So I heard. I was just out in Natick. Can't wait to see it. Will it be at Red Bar Boston?
     
  17. Ferik Jan 11, 2015

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    It most likely will be, Shane.mdid you get your SM300?
     
  18. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 12, 2015

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    @Superdoc I was thinking croc strap but then being in Florida it would trash the leather, thats why i never wear my aqua terra as its on croc.

    The X-33 bracelet is the one to go for i think. I am still toying with selling it though... Its been worn 3 times and i keep picking up the usual suspects!
     
  19. shane0mack Jan 12, 2015

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    I'm unfortunately still waiting for the SM300. SOON! There's a chance it makes it to our Red Bar meetup, but not confirmed yet.
     
  20. Superdoc Jan 12, 2015

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    Agree... Leather strap is definitely 'Winter-wear'...

    If you are selling yours, give me the heads up.... I haven't bought a watch in almost an entire week....I'm starting to get cold sweats ...