[MadDog5145]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif MadDog5145, Your watch has a split personality. Is it a Gemini?

The cali dial is one my favorites. Very unique design and I love it.

Here are more pics with the strap I have been waiting for:

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif What's JDM? Good to hear that Hardlex is pretty scratch resistant - because I got a bit traumatised getting a non sapphire.

Don't. Hardlex is fine and plenty tough.

 

[dj_mocok]

After looking at Grand Seiko now I want Grand Seiko... darn it!
I wish the stupid Aussie dollar didn't drop that much. If it was still like a few months ago during those good days when 1 Aussie dollar pretty much almost equal to 100 yen, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif By the way, anyone familiar with Seiko's 6R15 movement? Not sure how good it is.

It's quite good. Equal to ETA watches at higher prices. My Alpinist has the same movement as the watch you have shown there (A Seiko Spirit) and both have Sapphire crystals. Mine runs well within COSC, a little faster (+3 per day when I get a lot of exercise / movement) and a little slower (-1 per day when I'm at the desk all day). Pretty damn good for an automatic.

I really like my Alpinist though, I haven't taken it off other than to wash / change the band since I got it. Very nicely constructed, the Seiko Japanese market watches.

 

[dj_mocok]

That's pretty impressive. I am actually surprised that this 6R15 movement is used in so many Seiko watches.

 

[Tech2]

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Originally Posted by TheRobbStory /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tell me about G-Shock watches. I rode in a bike race on Saturday with my automatic Seiko which caused it to lose about 15(!!) seconds that day. It's back to normal now, but that got me thinking about a non-mechanical watch for cycling (I'm on the bike about 200 miles a week) and the beach.

That was a total of -15 seconds over 24 hours?

If so, that is really more than acceptable for an aoutomatic watch. You won't get quartz-like accuracy out of a mechanical watch unless you spend a LOT more for a chronometer. I would expect a watch at this price point could be (in)accurate up to 20-25 seconds per day and still be considered acceptable. You can get some of these 7S26 movements to regulate better but there is a wide tolerance. Some WIS's obsess over it, I just try to enjoy the hobby.

Having said that, nothing wrong with getting a G-Shock to wear when riding. Nothing wrong with getting more watches for any reason, IMO.

 

[dj_mocok]

I bought my partner a GShock for her to use at the gym instead of letting her wear her automatic watch. I think it's better than having your automatic watch dripped with sweat and all that.

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's pretty impressive. I am actually surprised that this 6R15 movement is used in so many Seiko watches.

It's in so many of the Japanese market Seikos. Divers, dress watches, outdoor watches. Very popular movement with owners too, lots of people like it for the accuracy and build quality. It's really just an improved version of the 7s26, which has been the low end workhorse of Seiko's line for years, and continues to be in every "Seiko 5" and Seiko Monster.

 

[MadDog5145]

Quick wristie of my newest addition: Omega Seamaster Professional 2255.80

 

[immtbiker]

It seems like the buckle would irritate your wrist or your palm.

What is that a cutout of? It looks like the "Yellow Submarine".

 

[ka-boom]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is that a cutout of? It looks like the "Yellow Submarine".

The new york skyline?

 

[MadDog5145]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif It seems like the buckle would irritate your wrist or your palm. What is that a cutout of? It looks like the "Yellow Submarine".[/i] [/td] [/tr] [/table] It is a cutout of a submarine. It's in honor of the Italian navy, I think, whom Panerai was the main supplier off for watches. And the buckle isn't noticeable at all on the wrist.

 

[upstateguy]

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Originally Posted by MadDog5145 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quick wristie of my newest addition: Omega Seamaster Professional 2255.80

Why would someone buy a watch like that.....

a clean watch is a happy watch

 

[MadDog5145]

Ah nice 2254. That's the one I wanted to originally get, but decided I had enough black faced watches, so went with the electric blue.

 

[ka-boom]

Do all Omega's have those enormous gawdy 20,30,40,50 numbers on them?
What does that big black ring even do, anything?

Are there any that are just simple and clean?