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Old 01-28-2021, 01:28 PM   #16001
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Wow, yeah. Ch.Ward makes a really good one, but this may be nicer!
Yeah....actually I have that one incoming too
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Old 01-28-2021, 02:09 PM   #16002
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Gonna keep both, or just to pick a favorite and flip the other?
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Old 01-28-2021, 04:01 PM   #16003
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Does anyone know where I can send a polished watch case/bracelet to have a brushed finishing? I see a lot of DIY videos but I'd rather send it to someone else to do it.
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Old 01-28-2021, 05:20 PM   #16004
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Is there a local watch maker type guy that you trust or have used for servicing before? That's where I'd try first. I think NEWW does this type of work too, but not entirely sure on that. Regardless, anybody that does watch servicing should be able to do this for you

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Old 01-28-2021, 07:32 PM   #16005
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Is there a local watch maker type guy that you trust or have used for servicing before? That's where I'd try first. I think NEWW does this type of work too, but not entirely sure on that. Regardless, anybody that does watch servicing should be able to do this for you
I haven't asked my local jeweler so I'll talk to them. I reached out to NEWW so thanks for the recommendation.

Due to you RG, I've been on the hunt for a GADA that has all of your criteria too but has to be blue so thanks for that***128514;. A Lorier Neptune might be in the lead for me: perfect size, great bracelet, and easy movement to replace when needed but no date. Someone on reddit is selling a blue Triumph and I'm tempted, a little, to offer my OD65 as a trade.

I didn't realize how much I would miss having a sunburst blue dial until I didn't have one anymore.
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Old 01-28-2021, 07:49 PM   #16006
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Tomorrow is new watch day for me!!

I love C.Wards designs but I just struggle with trusting them after my experience with them and their QC.
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Old 01-28-2021, 09:10 PM   #16007
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The new Seiko presage additions look like an alpinist & cocktail time made some boom boom.

I don't hate it. I think the dial looks better than the latest alpinist.

https://seikousa.com/collections/pre...roducts/srpe45
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Old 01-28-2021, 09:51 PM   #16008
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Why dont they put the date at 6 on those dials? It would keep everything more uniform and look cleaner.
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Old 01-29-2021, 06:52 AM   #16009
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Gonna keep both, or just to pick a favorite and flip the other?
we'll see. the lack of screwdown crown was a turn off for me but i'm trying to be open to giving it a shot

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I love C.Wards designs but I just struggle with trusting them after my experience with them and their QC.
seems like more of a gamble than other brands
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Old 01-29-2021, 10:52 AM   #16010
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seems like more of a gamble than other brands
Which is sad because their designs are phenomenal. Their Pepsi GMT, their C60 diver, and the field watch Orbital has would be an awesome 3 watch collection.
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Old 01-29-2021, 11:23 AM   #16011
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I haven't asked my local jeweler so I'll talk to them. I reached out to NEWW so thanks for the recommendation.

Due to you RG, I've been on the hunt for a GADA that has all of your criteria too but has to be blue so thanks for that***128514;. A Lorier Neptune might be in the lead for me: perfect size, great bracelet, and easy movement to replace when needed but no date. Someone on reddit is selling a blue Triumph and I'm tempted, a little, to offer my OD65 as a trade.

I didn't realize how much I would miss having a sunburst blue dial until I didn't have one anymore.
Good luck with the brushing pursuit! And sorry to enable, tmnc! But that is a good choice on the Monta.


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Tomorrow is new watch day for me!!
AGAIN!!?! JFC man you are on a roll!

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seems like more of a gamble than other brands
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I love C.Wards designs but I just struggle with trusting them after my experience with them and their QC.
I really wish they would invest just a fraction of the $ they are putting into all the new models and marketing into better QC before they ship stuff out. I also think they unfortunately got a bad batch of movements because they have tons to fix due to sticking rotor issues. Someone needs to reevaluate their priorities I think.

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Which is sad because their designs are phenomenal. Their Pepsi GMT, their C60 diver, and the field watch Orbital has would be an awesome 3 watch collection.
Speaking of... I bought another CW. I couldn't get a bargain from Orbital, but this popped up in the recent Nearly New sale for a steal and I could not resist. It's a beaut. Basically brand new for 30% off. I figured I could always return it, right? But that's not happening. I'm getting used to the size but the bracelet helps with that. Love the box crystal, I've never had anything with that before. Arrived last night.







So yeah.
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Old 01-29-2021, 12:26 PM   #16012
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Love it!

Congrats buddy!
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Old 01-29-2021, 12:51 PM   #16013
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Thanks. I am impressed, and the bracelet is fantastic. And if the COSC cert data points and my first 18 hours or so are to be believed, I should expect amazing accuracy.

I may need to reevaluate things in light of getting this. Damasko DA36 may go; too similar a dial to this and my wife has never been a fan of it.
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Old 01-29-2021, 01:30 PM   #16014
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I got an accessory for my Tudor BB58 Blue, a ST Dupont Ligne 2
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Old 01-29-2021, 01:54 PM   #16015
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Thanks. I am impressed, and the bracelet is fantastic. And if the COSC cert data points and my first 18 hours or so are to be believed, I should expect amazing accuracy.

I may need to reevaluate things in light of getting this. Damasko DA36 may go; too similar a dial to this and my wife has never been a fan of it.
Nice, keeping better time than mine too.
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Old 01-29-2021, 04:17 PM   #16016
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Hello 2021.

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Old 01-29-2021, 04:27 PM   #16017
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That's a handsome piece ^
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Old 01-29-2021, 04:38 PM   #16018
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That's a handsome piece ^
Slabsides and all, the Black Bay Heritage collection is really well executed IMO.
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Speaking of... I bought another CW. I couldn't get a bargain from Orbital, but this popped up in the recent Nearly New sale for a steal and I could not resist. It's a beaut. Basically brand new for 30% off. I figured I could always return it, right? But that's not happening. I'm getting used to the size but the bracelet helps with that. Love the box crystal, I've never had anything with that before. Arrived last night.
Coming back to this...I'm pretty sure that's about what I was asking.
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Old 01-29-2021, 05:29 PM   #16019
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Yep, same price. Difference being that if I took this one out of the box and I did not like it for any reason I could send it right back. And we know how picky and indecisive I am, so that was a distinct possibility!
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Old 01-29-2021, 06:26 PM   #16020
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Sorry no refunds!
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Old 01-29-2021, 06:58 PM   #16021
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That CWard is like a budget Spitfire. Where are their Nearly New sales? I remember their site having a specific section for them but cant find it anymore with their redesign.
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Old 01-30-2021, 01:01 AM   #16022
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Haven't been tracking how much BLROs are since I got my DJ36...holy ****, they're $20K now? That's...at least 20% than this time last year. They're beating the market!

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Had the same thought when I got mine.
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Old 01-30-2021, 08:43 AM   #16023
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That CWard is like a budget Spitfire. Where are their Nearly New sales? I remember their site having a specific section for them but cant find it anymore with their redesign.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/sale

The nearly new pop up randomly sometimes, and I happened to check that url the other day just when they'd posted up a bunch of items for sale, but they send out advanced notice emails to their email distribution list too. NN are usually 25 or 30% off. Despite them being returned (used) watches, they are usually indistinguishable from new.

The big clearance (50%) of old models and prototypes usually happens in January and July.

I'm really liking the Sandhurst. The "vintage" aspect is just enough to make it interesting, but has all the other stuff you expect from a modern watch.
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Old 01-31-2021, 10:32 AM   #16024
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The honeymoon continues for me. The red and gold gilt is so good together.

CW makes really good designs. I still wish my C60 Elite didn't fall apart twice on me because I would still own it and love it.

As for Rolex, everyone has gone full stupid. A Daytona is not a $30,000 watch, an OP isn't a $20,000 watch and a Sub isn't $13,000.
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Old 01-31-2021, 11:31 AM   #16025
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$20K OP lol where?
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