Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 New watch day! Don’t you just fucking love new watch day! Especially when you had to wait 3 months for back order.... absence makes the heart grow fonder right? Anyway, this one has been on my list for ages, and I finally pulled the trigger when jomashop had a good deal in them. For a biggish watch it wears very well. The bracelet end links are straight (similar to a Breitling chronomat) and wrap directly around the wrist without pushing out at all. I haven’t weighed it but it is definitely quite hefty, I’m not going to forget that it’s on my wrist any time soon. Fantastic brushing on the Stainless steel with just the hexagonal bezel getting the polished treatment. Great depth on the dial with applied markers that cut into the steep chapter ring. The dial plays with the light very well, almost looking black in low light, can seem quite matt in some lights and other times the pyramid textured dial just pops right out. Date font is super crisp and sharp and the extremely well protected crown operates ultra smoothly. All removable links are half links and with three micro adjustments on the extendable clasp it was easy to get the perfect fit. Lume isn’t terrible either. Here’s a few pics for you to salivate over. She’s finally here @brang1 Took long enough, but was worth the wait 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,189 Posted August 4, 2020 Congrats Reuben! And thanks for sharing your acquisition with the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, RussP said: Congrats Reuben! And thanks for sharing your acquisition with the forum. Thanks mate, I have an even better watch arriving later this week.... Stay tuned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,006 Posted August 4, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 16:56, Thommo82 said: She’s finally here @brang1 Took long enough, but was worth the wait what a ripper watch, congrats mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, brang1 said: what a ripper watch, congrats mate Thanks mate She really is a beaut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,006 Posted August 4, 2020 new watch day for me too can't decide which one to wear 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, brang1 said: new watch day for me too can't decide which one to wear Both fair chooses, but I’d go for the hand drawn on tape for a Tuesday. It’s hipster cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,683 Posted August 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, brang1 said: new watch day for me too can't decide which one to wear If I can like this twice I would.. cool colours, and its soo THIN. what. 0.03mm? how do you slide a movement in a case like that? 1 hour ago, Thommo82 said: New watch day! Don’t you just fucking love new watch day! Especially when you had to wait 3 months for back order.... absence makes the heart grow fonder right? Anyway, this one has been on my list for ages, and I finally pulled the trigger when jomashop had a good deal in them. For a biggish watch it wears very well. The bracelet end links are straight (similar to a Breitling chronomat) and wrap directly around the wrist without pushing out at all. I haven’t weighed it but it is definitely quite hefty, I’m not going to forget that it’s on my wrist any time soon. Fantastic brushing on the Stainless steel with just the hexagonal bezel getting the polished treatment. Great depth on the dial with applied markers that cut into the steep chapter ring. The dial plays with the light very well, almost looking black in low light, can seem quite matt in some lights and other times the pyramid textured dial just pops right out. Date font is super crisp and sharp and the extremely well protected crown operates ultra smoothly. All removable links are half links and with three micro adjustments on the extendable clasp it was easy to get the perfect fit. Lume isn’t terrible either. Here’s a few pics for you to salivate over. She’s finally here @brang1 Took long enough, but was worth the wait Dang, now I know where the Nautilus borrowed their design cues from. Lovely watch. So, can I have the Oris now? I can coast down to the GC this weekend and pick it up? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,006 Posted August 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Both fair chooses, but I’d go for the hand drawn on tape for a Tuesday. It’s hipster cool like your thinking, am drawn to the hand drawn on tape too. Covid Casual Cool "CCC" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Intresting said: Dang, now I know where the Nautilus borrowed their design cues from. Lovely watch. So, can I have the Oris now? I can coast down to the GC this weekend and pick it up? Thought the deal was I need to die from Corona virus first? Love this INOX, it’s not able to be run over by a tank and keep on ticking like the quartz version, but damn, what a well made watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted August 4, 2020 Very nice. Victorinox has been on my radar for a while now and with no incoming at the moment I think this is the motorvation to do something about it. Enjoy yours... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, brang1 said: like your thinking, am drawn to the hand drawn on tape too. Covid Casual Cool "CCC" Magnificent acronym Just now, GulfGT40 said: Very nice. Victorinox has been on my radar for a while now and with no incoming at the moment I think this is the motorvation to do something about it. Enjoy yours... If you like this model, check jomashop, they should be in stock now, unless they are already sold out again. Came in at a touch more than $500USD with shipping, haven’t ever seen it cheaper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,683 Posted August 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Thought the deal was I need to die from Corona virus first? Mate. You have more alcohol running through your veins than a hand sanitiser. What chance does the virus have? Besides, I can hear the Oris calling out to me "Come, take me home..." Wait, or is that the mermaids that have ditched the coronavirus coasts of Greece for for our better shores? Hmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhdscript 41 Posted August 4, 2020 A very beautiful toolwatch :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted August 4, 2020 Nice watch. Love blue. Apparently all Aussies have to quote the whole damn post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,447 Posted August 4, 2020 Congrats! It’s a great watch. I’ve had a couple of quartz INOX models and they really have wrist presence. Love the blue dial! Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted August 4, 2020 I like that! Very stylish indeed young Thommo, congrats! Can I also just give a shout out to the people quoting the entire, lengthy, initial post. I'm on a mobile at the minute with a shit signal, so those hundreds of repeated photos were greatly appreciated. Cunts. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted August 4, 2020 Wow that dial is stunning!Masculine angular bezel n rugged bracelet design I love the overall design! Great if it is solar powered Hahahaha Wear it well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Intresting said: Mate. You have more alcohol running through your veins than a hand sanitiser. What chance does the virus have? Besides, I can hear the Oris calling out to me "Come, take me home..." Wait, or is that the mermaids that have ditched the coronavirus coasts of Greece for for our better shores? Hmmmm I can’t deny your claims..... I also can’t give you my Oris. I guess it’s a win/lose situation mate 1 hour ago, jhdscript said: A very beautiful toolwatch :-) Many thanks kind sir 37 minutes ago, NCRich said: Nice watch. Love blue. Apparently all Aussies have to quote the whole damn post. At first I thought Dave47 was commenting... 35 minutes ago, Del said: Congrats! It’s a great watch. I’ve had a couple of quartz INOX models and they really have wrist presence. Love the blue dial! Enjoy! Thanks mate I recall an INOX you had with the markers on the bezel. Definitely has wrist presence, I’m guessing it’s my heaviest watch too 17 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: I like that! Very stylish indeed young Thommo, congrats! Can I also just give a shout out to the people quoting the entire, lengthy, initial post. I'm on a mobile at the minute with a shit signal, so those hundreds of repeated photos were greatly appreciated. Cunts. Name and shame! NAME AND SHAME!!! NAAAMMMEE AND SSHHHAAAAAAMMMEEEE!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jasonbaylee said: Wow that dial is stunning! Masculine angular bezel n rugged bracelet design I love the overall design! Great if it is solar powered Hahahaha Wear it well Yep, zero femininity points gained wearing this beast. ETA 2824-2 powered Personally I would t have bought it if it was solar powered, but each to their own. They do a quartz version in many different colours and strap options too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted August 4, 2020 47 minutes ago, NCRich said: Apparently all Aussies have to quote the whole damn post. Not only them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted August 4, 2020 Absence makes the heart grow fonder?! Is that your excuse for being MIA?! I have to say I’m a fan of the textured dial with the blue, the way it hits the light is superb. whats the current rep to gen collection percentage? I really fear you have gone full gen wanker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,005 Posted August 4, 2020 Always loved the look of these! And they seem really well built. Lovely pick-up mate.Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,683 Posted August 4, 2020 54 minutes ago, NCRich said: Nice watch. Love blue. Apparently all Aussies have to quote the whole damn post. like so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,189 Posted August 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Intresting said: like so? And, why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
