Del 4,518 Posted June 23, 2015 I refer to my earlier thread about the Fossil sale:- http://www.rwg.bz/bo...howtopic=103368 To recap, I received a new Fossil Breaker "bronzo" for Father's Day and then they put the damn thing on sale - £55 off! So, my wife was rather disgusted since she only bought it 2 weeks ago (I wasn't too happy myself tbh) so she took it back this afternoon and exchanged it for a gift card to the value of the original amount (£145)! I'm not long back from the Fossil shop where I decided to buy a different model - originally priced at £165 but on sale at £105 - so I've not got a more expensive watch than I had originally plus £40 still on the gift card! This time I decided to go with one of the "Modern Machine" Chronographs - this one is model FS5016, has a 45mm x 14mm smoked silver case, black dial with rose gold hour markers and hands, and a fantastically soft and supple 24x24mm black leather strap with cream stitching (honestly, if you'd bought this strap from one of our TDs you'd be over the moon!). It's 10bar (100m) water rated, has a quartz movement and comes with Fossil's 2-yr warranty. Oh, and it even has some lume! Not everyone's cup of tea for sure but I rather like it! Here are some unedited iPhone snaps... Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Fossil FS5016 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,606 Posted June 23, 2015 Lovely pics. It looks like an AP, Hublot, Graham and Seiko morphed into one. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 23, 2015 Lovely pics. It looks like an AP, Hublot, Graham and Seiko morphed into one. Thanks for sharing. I certainly get the AP/Hublot bits! Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted June 23, 2015 to me Case is more like a Panerai but then what do i know about the watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted June 23, 2015 Nothing wrong with it, but I think your 'bronzo' was a little easier on the eye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 23, 2015 to me Case is more like a Panerai but then what do i know about the watches It feels a bit like wearing a Panerai Chrono or Submersible tbh. The 24mm leather strap also makes it feel like a PAM. Nothing wrong with it, but I think your 'bronzo' was a little easier on the eye Nothing wrong with the Breaker "bronzo" but upon reflection I think I'll get more wear out of this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbryantgb 0 Posted June 23, 2015 That must be a huge watch, at least 60mm to swamp a mans wrist like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 23, 2015 That must be a huge watch, at least 60mm to swamp a mans wrist like that Absolutely! I've got wrists like a body-building gorilla so need a 60mm+ watch.......:P (It's a 45mm watch on a 6.75mm wrist - looks worse in the pics due to the angle..... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted June 23, 2015 Not feeling the love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted June 23, 2015 Lovely pics. It looks like an AP, Hublot, Graham and Seiko morphed into one. Thanks for sharing. Ha Ha yes just thinking the same ,,, interesting watch ,, lots to look at .. and a great deal in the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz1872 28 Posted June 23, 2015 Alls well that ends well!!! Looks great Del, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 23, 2015 Not feeling the love. No Christmas card for you buddy. Lovely pics. It looks like an AP, Hublot, Graham and Seiko morphed into one. Thanks for sharing. Ha Ha yes just thinking the same ,,, interesting watch ,, lots to look at .. and a great deal in the end Yeah, quite a lot going on but in a good way IMO. Thanks. Alls well that ends well!!! Looks great Del, congrats! Cheers mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 23, 2015 Cool sword hands a la the Milsub! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted June 24, 2015 Lovely pictures as usual and congrats mate. Count me out of any m2m sales for this particular bad boy though Wear in good health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted June 24, 2015 You may not have arms like a body building gorilla now but you certainly will after wearing that beast for a while. I quite like the detail between the lugs and on the side of the case. It definitely looks like a mans watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,553 Posted June 24, 2015 Actually, D, it looks very good! Interesting story, though. dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 24, 2015 Cool sword hands a la the Milsub! Ha! Didn't even notice until you mentioned it! Lovely pictures as usual and congrats mate. Count me out of any m2m sales for this particular bad boy though Wear in good health. Thanks mate! It doesn't actually wear as big as it looks in the pics. Although 45mm, it wears smaller than a Skyland/Avenger/Seawolf. You may not have arms like a body building gorilla now but you certainly will after wearing that beast for a while. I quite like the detail between the lugs and on the side of the case. It definitely looks like a mans watch. It weighs 120g so has a good weight to it but not overly heavy. Actually, D, it looks very good! Interesting story, though. Thanks Dave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted June 24, 2015 The "bronzo" didn't really do it for me if I'm honest, but this one I like a lot. Good result, mate. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 24, 2015 The "bronzo" didn't really do it for me if I'm honest, but this one I like a lot. Good result, mate. Enjoy! Thanks mate! Yeah, I'm happy with the switch (and the saving!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted June 24, 2015 I saw the word "Sale" and almost posted: You forgot the tagged pic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 24, 2015 I saw the word "Sale" and almost posted: You forgot the tagged pic! Everything has a price......! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,805 Posted June 24, 2015 Its like a Hublot only nicer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 24, 2015 Its like a Hublot only nicer I'll take that as a positive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
