Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[sfp]

Tanguero said:

CardShark said:

I tried this watch (with a black leather strap) on in Wempe a week or so ago, I went there specifically for that reason. Really lovely thing it was but it just didn't grab me like I was hoping, had it worn well enough I would have snaffled one there and then. Bit gutted really, was so looking forward to seeing one in the metal as well, may have to give it a second chance.

For me the mesh bracelet is what just makes it. That said I haven't seen one in the flesh yet... Tomorrow will tell!

Oddly, the black dial chronoscope version doesn't come with mesh bracelet, so I've ordered a bracelet separately. Not too dear. About £70 from memeory. Having said that, Mrs SFP has her eye on it, so it may have to stay on strap so we can share it.

[Bobogolflegend]

CardShark said:

Bobogolflegend said:

Hi Guys.

I'm considering the purchase of an AP Royal Oak offshore. It's a pretty sweet deal financially, but does anyone have any horror stories or good things to say about the piece?

C

It's made by one of the finest watch makers there is, the rest of it is personal preference really. Never been a fan of the ROO look myself, but that's just me

Out of interest, how much of a sweet deal is it? Link?

Discounted between 30 and 40%. New piece with standard 2 year warranty.

[JREwing]

I'm starting to like the Royal Oak. At that discount I'd go for it.
However remember - if it's outside the EU and they hit you for tax, it'll be a big bill

[Bobogolflegend]

JREwing said:

I'm starting to like the Royal Oak. At that discount I'd go for it.
However remember - if it's outside the EU and they hit you for tax, it'll be a big bill

It's a big bill anyway!!

[JREwing]

Bobogolflegend said:

It's a big bill anyway!!

True, but do you want to add 20%?

[Bobogolflegend]

JREwing said:

True, but do you want to add 20%?

Luckily in GB, so VAT included, but i've been caught by sales tax in the US before! ;-)

[JREwing]

Bobogolflegend said:

Luckily in GB, so VAT included, but i've been caught by sales tax in the US before! ;-)

Well then best of luck. I was just worried that it could be a foreign seller and potentially dodgy. That makes the prospect more reassuring!

Edited for dodgy autocorrect.

Edited by JREwing on Sunday 10th March 10:52

[TeaNoSugar]

p4cks said:

Should be here before the weekend

I love that Mondaine watch dial. It's pretty well unique too. Maybe that's the wrong word but its one of the most distinctive faces and I think it's all the better for it. Sometimes the cases don't look quite as good in photos but in the flesh they're really nice watches. The red M emblem on the crown is a nice touch too. When you consider how many brands look the same as each other, Mondaine have a really good identity through the "station clock face" style.

[GTRStage1]

Bobogolflegend said:

Hi Guys.

I'm considering the purchase of an AP Royal Oak offshore. It's a pretty sweet deal financially, but does anyone have any horror stories or good things to say about the piece?

C

I have an AP Diver. It's fantastic.

[carlymart]

a very early 40th present to myself. Hamilton auto. 1/2 price from the crouch outlet store in the metrocentre

[Oelholm]

TeaNoSugar said:

p4cks said:

Should be here before the weekend

I love that Mondaine watch dial. It's pretty well unique too. Maybe that's the wrong word but its one of the most distinctive faces and I think it's all the better for it. Sometimes the cases don't look quite as good in photos but in the flesh they're really nice watches. The red M emblem on the crown is a nice touch too. When you consider how many brands look the same as each other, Mondaine have a really good identity through the "station clock face" style.

- Saw one of these a few weeks ago and was very tempted! Love that the second hand pauses at the 5-second marks.

[ed335d]

Just received a tastefully modified SKX007 - my first Seiko

Bought it with a view to doing a 'black bay' mod to it, but quite like it as it is

[CardShark]

ed335d said:

Just received a tastefully modified SKX007 - my first Seiko

Bought it with a view to doing a 'black bay' mod to it, but quite like it as it is

Nice.

Here are my two modded SKXs, there must be a million and one combinations of mod parts out there for them.

Edited by CardShark on Sunday 10th March 21:28

[ed335d]

I like the red chapter ring & matching stitching!

[CardShark]

Looks red in that shot, the ring and stitching are actually orange.



Looks great with a 5mm thick domed crystal, you can make out the orange plongeur hand just to the left of 12 as well.

Edited by CardShark on Monday 11th March 08:34

[RacerMike]

carlymart said:

a very early 40th present to myself. Hamilton auto. 1/2 price from the crouch outlet store in the metrocentre

Really like that...very nice

[Koofler]

Currently somewhere between Duesseldorf and Heathrow:



Nice work-a-day watch with advantage of auto time zones so handy for weekends away too.

Had some Amazon vouchers c/o Amex so £165 all in.

Will tide me over until Steinhart get some more stock in (or I clear my Amex )

[onesickpuppy]

Just bought this on eBay:





It's a 1972 model.

[Nick M]

ed335d said:

...doing a 'black bay' mod to it...

Why do I do it to myself ? Curiosity got the better of me, so fired up Google... Now wondering if advanced man-maths can somehow justify another watch...

[humpbackmaniac]

CardShark said:

Looks red in that shot, the ring and stitching are actually orange.



Looks great with a 5mm thick domed crystal, you can make out the orange plongeur hand just to the left of 12 as well.

Edited by CardShark on Monday 11th March 08:34

Darn it if I dont have a thing about ORANGE at the moment. That looks loverly. It may very well be my new KTM related but I now hanker for an orange wrist ornament.