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except for a subtle difference from the usual 34mm OPs. This is a 1018...cousin to the 1016 and 1013. 36mm case, 20mm lugs...aka "the business suit Explorer." Rarely gets a nod from the Fashionista watch folks. But you will see 10 1019 Milguass and 50 1016 Explorers before you see one 1018. There is a recent rush of them from Japan on eBay, sometimes it appears the same watch is for sale from two different sellers, so it is certainly "buyer beware." But nothing screams "look at me"...so a pretty safe watch for our modern smash and grab world. I prefer it on the Jubilee bracelet.
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That is really very nice and just my type of watch - but I’ve never wanted to afford one of them so I settled on an Omega 166.010 at a fraction of the price (and a Seiko for the cost of the postage 😉)

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I generally avoid alligator/croc straps or jubilee bracelets for my gym watches, but agree with the rest of the sentiment. 😉
 
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That is really very nice and just my type of watch - but I’ve never wanted to afford one of them so I settled on an Omega 166.010 at a fraction of the price (and a Seiko for the cost of the postage 😉)

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I wouldn't consider that Omega "settling." It is a beautiful piece of work, inside and outside. If the price is only a fraction of the Rolex's, the quality isn't...every bit the equal, maybe even a touch more fun because it usually takes a true enthusiast to appreciate it. Like my 1018, Rolex, your 166.010 is a perfect stealth watch. And I must say that yours is very handsome.
 
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I generally avoid alligator/croc straps or jubilee bracelets for my gym watches, but agree with the rest of the sentiment. 😉

I love the Jubilee because it is so flexible and easy to wear compared to the Oyster bracelets. Maybe croc and alligator aren't great choices for the gym...but I do find them irresistible on the wrist.
 
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Daytona!!

Because I don't have a good knowledge of this model, which movement does it have? These and the Speedmaster are the two most iconic chronographs ever made. You've made two excellent choices.
 
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I would imagine that what you call workout does not involve running, jumping or any kind of gymnastics moves because in my case that would eliminate stainless steel watches altogether.

How hard is it to run in a watch?
 
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Form follows function at the gym, so it's usually a Garmin for me. Sub would do just fine, but not ideal imo.
 
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Form follows function at the gym, so it's usually a Garmin for me. Sub would do just fine, but not ideal imo.

In my last year at secondary school I guessed (correctly) that if I skived off the first PE class of the year, my name wouldn’t be on the register and I wouldn’t ever be missed.

That was 55 years ago and I haven’t been inside a gym since. Can’t say I missed it or have any regrets
 
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In my last year at secondary school I guessed (correctly) that if I skived off the first PE class of the year, my name wouldn’t be on the register and I wouldn’t ever be missed.

That was 55 years ago and I haven’t been inside a gym since. Can’t say I missed it or have any regrets

You must have better genetics than me, my friend!
 
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You must have better genetics than me, my friend!

The jury is still out on that but the smell of mingled sweat and gym shoe rubber was a real turn off
(I’m not really precious - honest)
 
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Not sure why stainless steel wouldn't hold up to vigorous exercise. It hasn't hurt my watches for decades.
 
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One of my 1018s says hi. I tend to work out with a vintage Yema superman quartz though
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In my last year at secondary school I guessed (correctly) that if I skived off the first PE class of the year, my name wouldn’t be on the register and I wouldn’t ever be missed.

That was 55 years ago and I haven’t been inside a gym since. Can’t say I missed it or have any regrets

Call your toilet Jim instead of John…..you can tell people you go to the ‘Jim’ at least twice a day then…….
 
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Call your toilet Jim instead of John…..you can tell people you go to the ‘Jim’ at least twice a day then…….

Good advice but, we actually already have a Jim in the house 😀

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One of my 1018s says hi. I tend to work out with a vintage Yema superman quartz though
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Wow, that is nice! I love those original hands and dial from the early models. Yours is stunning.
 
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Good advice but, we actually already have a Jim in the house 😀

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Let’s be clear then…. You can honestly tell people that twice a day you are having an outdoor (g)Jim session. That is a hardcore exercise regime…;0)… also Jim looks like he has been playing in the John :0)
 
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Let’s be clear then…. You can honestly tell people that twice a day you are having an outdoor (g)Jim session. That is a hardcore exercise regime…;0)… also Jim looks like he has been playing in the John :0)

He’s a big fan of the B52s and “does the dirty dog*’ like it’s never been done before😀

*(‘Dance this mess around')
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