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So, I sold my Speedmaster
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JwRosenthal
·Thank you for making me feel not as lonely in my hatred of the Speedy- dinner plate strapped to my wrist, flat slab-o-metal. If they had turned the lugs down a touch it wouldn’t be so bad, but it just cantilevers over the sides. And stick hands, stick indices, sticks, sticks, sticks- probably my least readable chronograph on the fly (while walking briskly in a dimly lit space (hallways at work) with farsightedness- can’t see a fυcking thing but a blur of sticks. That said, I’ve owned mine for 22 years (before I knew how watch should fit) and it’s been through hell and back with me so it’s a keeper and it’s a cool looking watch.
If you want a chrono that’s more modest in size, not vintage, so reliable and waterproof, and has the vintage vibe, look at the new Nivada Chronomasters - they offer them in both manual wind and automatic, with bracelet or on strap- a variety of colors and options. Several members here have them and love them.
And for the money you got back on selling your speedy- also check out their Antarctic and Depthmaster options.
If you want a chrono that’s more modest in size, not vintage, so reliable and waterproof, and has the vintage vibe, look at the new Nivada Chronomasters - they offer them in both manual wind and automatic, with bracelet or on strap- a variety of colors and options. Several members here have them and love them.
And for the money you got back on selling your speedy- also check out their Antarctic and Depthmaster options.
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gbesq
·Thank you for making me feel not as lonely in my hatred of the Speedy- dinner plate strapped to my wrist, flat slab-o-metal. If they had turned the lugs down a touch it wouldn’t be so bad, but it just cantilevers over the sides. And stick hands, stick indices, sticks, sticks, sticks- probably my least readable chronograph on the fly (while walking briskly in a dimly lit space (hallways at work) with farsightedness- can’t see a fυcking thing but a blur of sticks. That said, I’ve owned mine for 22 years (before I knew how watch should fit) and it’s been through hell and back with me so it’s a keeper and it’s a cool looking watch.
If you want a chrono that’s more modest in size, not vintage, so reliable and waterproof, and has the vintage vibe, look at the new Nivada Chronomasters - they offer them in both manual wind and automatic, with bracelet or on strap- a variety of colors and options. Several members here have them and love them.
And for the money you got back on selling your speedy- also check out their Antarctic and Depthmaster options.
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Watch my Whisky
·Get all the MoonSwatches and wear them all at once.
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BAJJ
·Thanks all for your replies and suggestions, I’m thinking a vintage or new vintage inspired chrono may be top of the list. I’m more 60’s and 70’s rather than 50’s and I’m not a fan of patina, I like tip top condition, the search continues 👍
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BAJJ
·Thank you for making me feel not as lonely in my hatred of the Speedy- dinner plate strapped to my wrist, flat slab-o-metal. If they had turned the lugs down a touch it wouldn’t be so bad, but it just cantilevers over the sides. And stick hands, stick indices, sticks, sticks, sticks- probably my least readable chronograph on the fly (while walking briskly in a dimly lit space (hallways at work) with farsightedness- can’t see a fυcking thing but a blur of sticks. That said, I’ve owned mine for 22 years (before I knew how watch should fit) and it’s been through hell and back with me so it’s a keeper and it’s a cool looking watch.
If you want a chrono that’s more modest in size, not vintage, so reliable and waterproof, and has the vintage vibe, look at the new Nivada Chronomasters - they offer them in both manual wind and automatic, with bracelet or on strap- a variety of colors and options. Several members here have them and love them.
And for the money you got back on selling your speedy- also check out their Antarctic and Depthmaster options.
I recently got myself an Antarctic and I am impressed with the finish, a chronometer is definately an option.
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JwRosenthal
·😁, you’ve a great turn of phrase and fair play for sticking it out, I hope I don’t end up with sellers remorse.
I recently got myself an Antarctic and I am impressed with the finish, a chronometer is definately an option.
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SBK
·This one before it's completely gone off the Omega catalog. it's 38mm:
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Mute
·I'd probably look for something that is very different than what I already have if I owned multiple watches.
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ghce
·look at the new Nivada Chronomasters - they offer them in both manual wind and automatic, with bracelet or on strap- a variety of colors and options. Several members here have them and love them.
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JwRosenthal
·Sadly not in stock on their website but very well priced!
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BAJJ
·Thanks all, I just happened to come across this at a good price, 70’s vintage chrono, very much an impulse buy but I really do like these, so still a big chunk of change left, I’m enjoying this😁
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gbesq
·I have a nice vintage Speedmaster in my collection, but I'll admit that it's one of the watches that I wear the least. I suppose that I own it because I feel like I should own one as a collector of vintage Omega. Truth be told, I'll take a Seamaster over a Speedmaster every time.
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bsowers34
·That's strange to me. I didn't buy the black dial sapphire because I thought it looked flat. Then the white one came out and I love it. I've since bought a hesalite, and the more I wear it the more I like it. The dome of the hesalite vs sapphire makes the dial look totally different imo. But get what you want, no judgement here.
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SOG53
·Thanks all, I just happened to come across this at a good price, 70’s vintage chrono, very much an impulse buy but I really do like these, so still a big chunk of change left, I’m enjoying this😁
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Laneside
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·I didn’t see a Pilot in there, IWC, Stowa, Laco, I really like them for a daily. As for something with nice wrist presence and easily fills the GADA requirement and will leave you with a little spare change, Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a fantastic watch, and the recent titanium version I’ve heard is well received. I have a 42mm stainless.
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Laneside
·I didn’t see a Pilot in there, IWC, Stowa, Laco, I really like them for a daily. As for something with nice wrist presence and easily fills the GADA requirement and will leave you with a little spare change, Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a fantastic watch, and the recent titanium version I’ve heard is well received. I have a 42mm stainless.
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BAJJ
·I didn’t see a Pilot in there, IWC, Stowa, Laco, I really like them for a daily. As for something with nice wrist presence and easily fills the GADA requirement and will leave you with a little spare change, Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a fantastic watch, and the recent titanium version I’ve heard is well received. I have a 42mm stainless.
