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Leavin' on a Jet Plane today, for the first time in over a year. Wouldn't think about going without my multi-timezone companion 😀

 
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Pleased to pick up the Tudor chrono earlier this week

Even more pleased to have some sun.

In a short summary, I think Tudor did a great job with this new chrono. Firstly the performance of the movement has surprised me. Early days but it’s running flat +0 and the chronograph activation is positively mechanical which is a nice departure from the smooth refinement of other brands. I can’t say wether this is a downside and in reference to lack of refinement in the movement, but I like the tactile feel.

The contentious issue about the thickness, to me, is a non issue. With the redesigned caseback and lug shape this sits dead flat on the wrist, hiding any on paper thickness it has. It doesn’t feel or look like a 14.4mm watch.

As you can see I chose black, I compared both but black was my pick, even before I saw it in person. It has a vintage feel in look not size but just enough but not too many vintage features to keep it on the side of interesting vs an embarrassing copy.

As I chronograph collector, I’m pleased to add this one.

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OT500GMT

Only Steinhart line with own character, no copycat
 
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Finally more useful on the correct side...
Bravo SpaceX, docking was awesome...!::rimshot::)
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A recent estate find fully serviced. Love the two tone dial on this one.
 
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Chief. It is 30 ish mm. Was for the Canadian market. The case back is signed ROLEX. Here is a pic of the movement. I am sure someone with better knowledge of movements can pipe in with more details. @ChiefMark
Very cool. I’m familiar with the history of the Skyrocket. Rolex shipped movements to Canada for assembly in Canadian cases. Some of those movements were signed, others were not. I was just curious. It’s a great watch either way.
Thanks for sharing!
 
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Wearing my daughter's high school colors to her first softball game of the yr and first in 2 years, thanks to Covid. She is pitching today.....yup, proud dad mancessoring here.

 
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After wearing my favourite 57 year old Accutron for the last week, back to my favourite 50 year old Rolex Air-King Date. I enjoyed the Accutron, but the average size expansion bracelet on my 8 1/2” wrist is not comfortable. The Air-King I’ve owned for all of its 50 years. It came with a steel bezel. For over 30 years, I have had a NOS genuine 14-karat yellow gold Rolex bezel in my stash. So, I celebrated the Golden Anniversary of ownership by modding the Air-King with the gold bezel. I rather like it. Tell me, what is it like to actually own a NEW watch? 😉

 
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You know, it makes me genuinely happy when I see people sporting these and completely embracing the insane bang for the buck while giving the finger to the folks who keep dissing these great watches 👍
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