Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Picked this up today from the Post Office; a Kemmner Turtle. Made in Germany apparently, but I believe that the case and bracelet are actually made by Fullswing in HK. Same people that do Helson and Armida, so nothing at all bad there. Bit of specification here: Kemmner "turtle-black-red" 316L ss.case brushed, diameter (without crown) 42 mm, height 13,2 mm, lug to lug space = 51,30 mm, space between the lugs = 22 mm, screwed crown with engraved LOGO in diameter 7,5 mm 2,2 mm sapphire-glass inside antireflect Metal movement holder, screwed case-back with engravings and jumping number 43 mm bezel turnable only left hand side with 60 clicks, black alu-insert filled with Superluminova C1 white Water resistant 20 ATM = 200 metres Weight including ss-bracelet = 192 gramm Black matte dial, triangle and hour-lines are printed with Superluminova C1 white, date at 3, the hands are filled with Superluminova C1 white Automatic movement ETA 2824-2 swiss, with second stop, 25,6 x 4,6 mm, 25 jewels, 28.800 A/h, runtime after full winding = 49 hours Solid ss-bracelet with screwed links (also 2 half links), to shorten it easy, security deployment-clasp with LOGO 2 years warranty ~£388 You can't buy these 'direct' as it were from a Kemmner website, but have to see what he's got to offer on eBay. But patience is something I've learnt from reps, so waiting for the right one was easy. Comes in a beautiful leather travel case, that could fit two watches. Has a rubber strap, polishing cloth and a pair of screwdrivers for the links; you need two as this is a bit like the Omega bracelets - tube and a small screw. Fairly easy to adjust really, only took me about 5 minutes. Lots of adjustability as there are half links and 4 pin holes on the clasp. Well what do I think of it? Beautiful. Wears a lot bigger than you'd think, but I like that. Reminds me somewhat of the Omega PO on the wrist and again not a bad comparison. Fully brushed, which again I like. Dial is plain, but in a good way, not too much to distract. The square markers and the red minute hand make it for me. Feels very well put together and wears very comfortably. Anyway, enough rambling, here are some pics........ Thanks for reading........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted September 15, 2015 Nice! I like how the bezel that gives it a clean smooth look. Good price with that movement and yes it does appear to wear larger than it actually is. I like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 15, 2015 Oooh! A Pelagos with the hands from a Ploprof. I like that very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Nice! I like how the bezel that gives it a clean smooth look. Good price with that movement and yes it does appear to wear larger than it actually is. I like! Thanks .....wasn't 100% sure on this one from the eBay photos, but in the flesh metal it really does look lovely. Does wear bigger than 43mm, compared against OVM and 42mm Helson: Oooh! A Pelagos with the hands from a Ploprof. I like that very much! Aaaah, hadn't thought of it like that. But I like it......... .....except it ain't Titanium unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Oooh! A Pelagos with the hands from a Ploprof. I like that very much! Certainly hit the nail on the head there... That's exactly what it looks like. Really like this one fella... Can't wait for it to come up on m2m in a few weeks You did well on this purchase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 And here is the money shot..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Oooh! A Pelagos with the hands from a Ploprof. I like that very much! Certainly hit the nail on the head there... That's exactly what it looks like. Really like this one fella... Can't wait for it to come up on m2m in a few weeks You did well on this purchase Thanks Chris I'm very, very pleased with this one. M2M? Nope...... .....but if I did I would put "sold" when it sold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted September 15, 2015 Lovely jubly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 15, 2015 And here is the money shot..... Payment sent! That one is straight on the wish list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 And here is the money shot..... Payment sent! That one is straight on the wish list. The bezel is the clincher ain't it.... I'd found this review and liked the look from the photos before I'd pulled the trigger.... http://ventriloquisms.blogspot.hk/2013/05/review-of-kemmner-turtle.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 15, 2015 If the Pelagos rep looked that good I'd still have it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 If the Pelagos rep looked that good I'd still have it! I'd agree...... Kemmner has a few more up on eBay at the moment: http://www.ebay.com/sch/erkahund/m.html?item=301720108274&hash=item463feb7cf2&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 ......PVD version hmmmm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah I've saved the search. Pvd not doing it for me, don't like the black writing on black dial. Now one with blue highlights would be nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah I've saved the search. Pvd not doing it for me, don't like the black writing on black dial. Now one with blue highlights would be nice... From my research you used to be able to order direct from kemmner and specify what you wanted, but for whatever reason he doesn't do that now..... ......check your PMs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 15, 2015 And here is the money shot..... I just felt a warm sensation in my pants... It's either cum or piss.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 And here is the money shot..... I just felt a warm sensation in my pants... It's either cum or piss.... ......your nappy probably needs changing then Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Don't let me threadcrap this one too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Don't let me threadcrap this one too Haven't you started already..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Oh you noticed? Bugger, must try harder.. So is this still for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 15, 2015 Very nice Bill. Enjoy! GLWS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted September 15, 2015 Oh you noticed? Bugger, must try harder.. So is this still for sale? OHPF! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted September 15, 2015 Don't let me threadcrap this one too Haven't you started already..... You have the patience of a saint Hornet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Oh you noticed? Bugger, must try harder.. So is this still for sale? SOLD Very nice Bill. Enjoy! GLWS! Thanks Gaz...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Don't let me threadcrap this one too Haven't you started already..... You have the patience of a saint Hornet ....I love all this rubbish fella! Best thing about rwg is the humour..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 15, 2015 Wow that didn't last long Have you marked it sold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
