RussP 22,115 Posted August 7, 2020 A bit of retro bling for this overcast Brisbane morning: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 8, 2020 New watch today, courtesy of the one and only @brang1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,988 Posted August 8, 2020 Size looks good old mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, brang1 said: Size looks good old mate Cheers mate, the longish lug to lug helps it wear a little bigger than its 40mm case size, and that’s a good thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,988 Posted August 8, 2020 Another one that got away, and is missed. Was a ripper watch 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclarendude 8,008 Posted August 8, 2020 Finally revived this one, spent a few years in my watch box with a bad movement. Finally sourced a correct NOS movement and here it be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hasel5 4,797 Posted August 8, 2020 First post in ages a stieny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 9, 2020 So I put @brang1’s Rotary on a Geckota racing strap. Looks the fookin’ goods I say. I think it will look good on just about anything though to be fair. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,656 Posted August 9, 2020 Nothing to see here. Wrong section.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,988 Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Thommo82 said: So I put @brang1’s Rotary on a Geckota racing strap. Looks the fookin’ goods I say. I think it will look good on just about anything though to be fair. it is a strap fiend that watch, nice pairing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,537 Posted August 9, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 06:45, Thommo82 said: New watch day, again. No time for a write up today, get one done tomorrow. All I’ll say is WOW Damn you @Thommo82! Chronometer ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 9, 2020 5 hours ago, brang1 said: it is a strap fiend that watch, nice pairing Think it will end up being my main work watch, change the strap every day to keep ‘em guessing 3 hours ago, FunnyStarSystem said: Damn you @Thommo82! Chronometer ordered. I guarantee you will be overly pleased. One thing to note, even though you may never want to take the bracelet off, yes, it’s that good, the position of the springbar holes means that it (so far as I can tell) will only take gen straps. I’m going to order the rubber strap and clasp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 9, 2020 Officially my go to watch during an earthquake. 5.1 magnitude. My wife felt it, I did not. https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/09/us/north-carolina-earthquake-charlotte/index.html 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,496 Posted August 9, 2020 This year's nominated 'pool watch' pic, taken underwater. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 6,754 Posted August 9, 2020 Second post today for the Belly Tanker.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, OLDBLOKE74 said: Second post today for the Belly Tanker.... That’s really, really nice mate. Love me a Bell & Ross 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,537 Posted August 10, 2020 16 hours ago, Thommo82 said: I guarantee you will be overly pleased. One thing to note, even though you may never want to take the bracelet off, yes, it’s that good, the position of the springbar holes means that it (so far as I can tell) will only take gen straps. I’m going to order the rubber strap and clasp They have some tantalizingly nice looking straps, and they even ask your wrist size so they might even fit me! I ordered the bracelet of course, so I look forward to hearing your thoughts on their straps when arrived. Cheers! Now, back to the empty trading floor. What, exactly, are they doing with all our money?!? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, FunnyStarSystem said: They have some tantalizingly nice looking straps, and they even ask your wrist size so they might even fit me! I ordered the bracelet of course, so I look forward to hearing your thoughts on their straps when arrived. Cheers! Now, back to the empty trading floor. What, exactly, are they doing with all our money?!? From reviews I’ve watched, all strap options are fantastic. Just went to order the strap and clasp (have to order separately) and the clasp to fit the Essence is sold out and only available through pre order. Damn. Might see if the guy I bought the watch off through Chrono24 has any. Curious as to which dial you chose? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,537 Posted August 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: From reviews I’ve watched, all strap options are fantastic. Just went to order the strap and clasp (have to order separately) and the clasp to fit the Essence is sold out and only available through pre order. Damn. Might see if the guy I bought the watch off through Chrono24 has any. Curious as to which dial you chose? I struggled between meteor and blue, but finally went blue. It's like the best of Gerald Genta for a fraction of the price! If I see any straps available anywhere I'll let you know. Show us a pic of the bracelet clasp when you next wear it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 10, 2020 17 minutes ago, FunnyStarSystem said: I struggled between meteor and blue, but finally went blue. It's like the best of Gerald Genta for a fraction of the price! If I see any straps available anywhere I'll let you know. Show us a pic of the bracelet clasp when you next wear it Will do. The blue is stunning. Not only are there horizontal grooves in the dial, it also has extra fine vertical brushing you can only see if the light hits it just right. They really went the extra mile with this watch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites