Joe Boudain said:

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I have bought 3 watches from AJ, he is a great guy

I do not believe Zadok has Omega though

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They do now!

I tried on the speedy sapphire sandwich


They've got quite a few seamaster iterations to choose from, they all look good in person.

I'd check with FTAC first though.

I'm thinking aqua terra. Seamaster pro or planet ocean. I've gotta try them on first and see what fits best. I've got small wrists so I'm worried neither of the divers will look good.

I have the new speedy sapphire sammich, but I don't love it. Gets the least amount of wear of my watches.

You try it on some different straps yet? To me that's where it would really shine:
https://delugs.com/blogs/delugs-lookbook/delugs-lookbook-omega-speedmaster-sapphire-sandwich

It plays well with every strap imaginable.

I tried it on a croc strap, it just doesn't seem to go with anything. It is the smallest 42mm watch I've seen. Looks very tiny on my wrist

I need omega to make a GMT around 40mm. Really want a GMT Master, but good luck. Tudor GMT is a bit tall, but wouldn't be surprised if that's what I end up with.

I have a planet ocean as well. It is very thick and heavy (that's what she said). I don't have large wrists either.
With the steel bracelet, it is a very heavy watch.

If you aren't wearing it, I'll wear it for you.

Texicurean said:

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I have a planet ocean as well. It is very thick and heavy (that's what she said). I don't have large wrists either.
With the steel bracelet, it is a very heavy watch.

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That thing is massive. Feels way too big for my tastes.

As someone said. If you don't wear it, find someone to wear it for you... and also give you lots of money. Then find something you really want.

That's beautiful

Love blue / brown leather combo, it's a really great look.

Serotonin said:

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Love blue / brown leather combo, it's a really great look.

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Agreed. I'm must be a mouth breather because I'm just too hard on my watches to wear anything other than metal or rubber bands. They just get dirty or wet all the time.

DRE06 said:

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This is my setup on the 41mm blue aqua terra

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I've been shopping for a vintage Speedy, but now I'm having second thoughts. I love this look, and it's much better than the Black Bay 41 that originally caught my eye.

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The dial on the blue Aqua Terra is one of the best I've ever seen. Color changes a ton based on the light. You can even tell in the picture. I prefer the older model that had the vertical lines rather than the newer models that are horizontal.

I also find leather straps to be much more comfortable than bracelets. I think there is a misconception that they are harder to take care of. I find that a quality leather strap will take a beating better than bracelets. Bracelets get scratched and leather will get a nice looking patina with age.

DRE06 said:

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I prefer the older model that had the vertical lines rather than the newer models that are horizontal.

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I don't know why, but to me the older vertical lines make it feel more formal and the newer horizontal waves make feel more casual/ sporty. I like both.

AgLA06 said:

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DRE06 said:

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I prefer the older model that had the vertical lines rather than the newer models that are horizontal.

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I don't know why, but to me the older vertical lines make it feel more formal and the newer horizontal waves make feel more casual/ sporty. I like both.

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I tend to agree. I think the vertical model paired with the brown leather makes it a watch for all occasions.

AustinCountyAg said:

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Went and tried on a seamaster 300m today in 42mm and I'm sold. Loved it. Wore somewhat smaller than I thought it would.

I need ftac'a contact info now

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Phenomenal watch and easily one of the best values in this price range out there among mainstream brands. Which one did you try? The rose gold/ss combo, black bezel on black rubber is my favorite of the bunch.

AustinCountyAg said:

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Went and tried on a seamaster 300m today in 42mm and I'm sold. Loved it. Wore somewhat smaller than I thought it would.

I need ftac'a contact info now

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Understandable. Time keeping is not my one motivational priority when I wear my watches.

I just don't like smart watches. It's fleeting technology of today and you still need your phone. It had no real history or tradition and it won't stand the test of time like a nice watch.

I guess that makes me just a regular guy with a nostalgic side and a hate of the technology age we can't escape.

Edited to cut out some dramatics that are more about the drama I'm dealing with in life right now than a watch.

Got all excited. Currently on a quick weekend trip to Finland. Walked into the Helsinki Rolex AD and saw that they actually had watches in stock! Lots of 36mm steel and TT DJs, but only TT 41mm DJs. No 41mm steel DJs, no sport models.

So close

I guess I'm vapid for being able to check notifications without having to pull my phone out of my pocket.

Texicurean said:

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I know there is a lot of love for Tudors on this thread. I don't care for the blockiness/squarness? of the hands. I guess I prefer more arrow/pointy hands.
I know this is just my opinion.

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I get it. I'd rather the Rolex hands, but I think that's the point.

Tudor is literally the closest thing you can get to a Rolex not only in looks, but in design, ownership, and history. And they're a 1/3 of the price. The one hand is really the only difference in looks.

You're basically buying the prince instead of the king. And the price and one small design differentiator reflects that.

SIAP - User name checks out

Farmer1906 said:

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AgLA06 said:

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I know It's selfish and wrong and a bad biased take on my part.

When I see someone with a smart watch I think less of them. And I know lots of very successful people who wear them. Many more successful than me, because I'm not.

It's fleeting technology of today. It had no real history or tradition, it won't stand the test of time, and it hints at someone who can't appreciate the success they so desperately want. And it indicates to me it's more about a dollar and fame than the good done and that legacy.

I guess that makes me just a regular guy with both a nostalgic side and I hope I can someday leave a legacy for the right reasons.

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I don't judge someone wearing a smart watch and even though I now wear my Apple watch more than anything I still prefer my Seamaster.

However, as much as I love the Seamaster it can't track my exercise routines and activity which is why I have/wear the Apple watch.

edit: I really don't use a single app on my Apple watch other than the fitness tracker and I actually have the watch face set as a GMT so I don't feel like such a nerd wearing it. I also have it in a pretty clunky, Rhino Band so from a short distance it looks more like what a G-Shock would look like if it were rectangular.