James. 4 Posted July 14, 2014 Finally came through. Helberg CH6 Jap Miyota movement. Solid CuSn8 bronze case Ceramic bezel Superlume Gilt hands 1000M diver that tested out at 2400M Maddog shark-skin strap and solid CuSn8 bronze buckle Helberg brown strap and another Maddog solid CuSn8 bronze buckle Another cool little pelican case to add to the collection Had the option to add an Isofrane 24mm for $50 to my pre-order but chose not to, stupidly Not part of the package was the SteveO Para strap which also arrived today Total pre-order price = around $600 + shipping This is why I don't buy reps anymore :P Now we're off to Boracay to get the patina process going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted July 14, 2014 Niiiiiice! The sea water will patinate that nicely. Wear it in good health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,739 Posted July 14, 2014 Jimbo, Take me to the Philippines with you. Might be headed there next month as my separation has been finalised at the weekend. Happy Days !!! Rusty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 6 Posted July 14, 2014 That is a true stunner!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted July 14, 2014 Nice, I'm gonna look at the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boycie 496 Posted July 14, 2014 Congrats James, that's a belter, enjoy your break Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrichar 47 Posted July 14, 2014 That is fucking gorgeous - unfortunately looking at the website now, it's going to cost over a grand Too many watches - never enough money!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted July 14, 2014 Nice, I'm gonna look at the website. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted July 14, 2014 No need for patina, beautiful new is better IMHO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted July 14, 2014 Oh yeah, best bit about the preorder was it coat about 3/5th the price of and the free strap apparently retails for $300. Happy days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,808 Posted July 14, 2014 Pm sent for the gruppo gamma Lovely looking watch semaj, enjoy your trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted July 14, 2014 sweet looking watch James ....... this sort of thing does make one question the sense in buying reps at $500 + How big is it 42 / 44mm ? Congrats on a lovely piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted July 14, 2014 Pm sent for the gruppo gamma Lovely looking watch semaj, enjoy your trip funnily enough, keep an eye on m2m because it'll be headed there in a few weeks. I'm just going to re-paint the dial indicies to a dark patina more similar to 382. sweet looking watch James ....... this sort of thing does make one question the sense in buying reps at $500 + How big is it 42 / 44mm ? Congrats on a lovely piece. Thanks Jez, it's about 44mm but wears quite well due to the short lug length making it quite manageable. My only gripe being that it's not going to fit under any shirt cuff :( next to 44mm Gruppo Gamma (depth perspective is a bit confounding in the pic, but ya get the gist) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted July 14, 2014 Lovely clean dial. The shark skin strap is a nice bonus too. Unfortunately for me I stumbled on the preorder thread much too late. Perhaps now you'll sell me the Halios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 14, 2014 'Hel' of a nice watch! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted July 14, 2014 Yes bro, thanks for the info. They have one thats 6000 meters, nice the prettiest domed crystal but totally cool. the design your own is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mwhitetx 0 Posted July 14, 2014 very clean, I like it. nice choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtsumoto80 0 Posted July 15, 2014 Very Nice!!!! I'm with you there my friend, micro branding instead of reps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 18, 2014 Very Nice!!!! I'm with you there my friend, micro branding instead of reps! Even Macro Branding- check out this nice Hammy Dress watch for $430. Good size, nice leather strap, exhibition caseback with new ETA 2824. You can't get a rep now with that kind of movement at this price. http://www.ashford.com/us/watches/hamilton/jazzmaster/cushion/H36515555.pid?nid=cpg_cat680070&so=4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millionaire wannabe 1 Posted July 21, 2014 I'm going to wait for the rep of this. .. should be cheaper! Fantastic watch, congrats and wear it in health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted August 18, 2014 Nice one James. I like the case shape - that has been a popular one with other boutique manufacturers. Looks great in the bronze!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsa 0 Posted August 20, 2014 Great looking watch James, I'm echoing a few on here, that micro brands are sometimes a better option than reps. That's the way I'm going at the mo. Wear it well mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
