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Silian Rail
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10:06a, 9/19/22
Saw my first ever platinum blue/brown Daytona in the flesh today. Some distinguished gent was wearing it casually at the bar in Abu Dhabi with a vineyard vines long sleeve tee and shorts. Most beautiful watch I've ever seen, think they could probably see the glow from the space station
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In reply to Silian Rail • 10:55a, 9/19/22
If I had F you money, that's the watch I would buy
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In reply to nealan • 11:57a, 9/19/22
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If I had F you money, that's the watch I would buy
Yeah, me too.
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11:13a, 9/21/22
My birthday week just got a whole lot better.

Thanks FTAC!
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 11:18a, 9/21/22
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My birthday week just got a whole lot better.

Thanks FTAC!
beautimous
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 11:19a, 9/21/22
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MarathonAg12 said:
My birthday week just got a whole lot better.

Thanks FTAC!
beautimous


The maroon strap really sets this thing off
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 12:00p, 9/21/22
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Glad it found a happy home.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 4:05p, 9/21/22
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My birthday week just got a whole lot better.

Thanks FTAC!


Love that!
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In reply to SPF250 • 4:48p, 9/21/22
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Polywatch?


https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/srpd79

It's my everyday casual, not afraid to mess it up watch. I have a cheep blackout metal band I've shown on here as well as a couple of nato straps.
A tube of polywatch is about $6 and may solve your problem.


Well, I spent and hour yesterday and today trying this to minimal results. Even got the dremmel polishing wheel out.
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5:07p, 9/21/22
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I don't think polywatch works on mineral crystal. Just acrylic.
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5:57p, 9/21/22
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Bought my first mechanical watch a few weeks ago and skimmed a lot of this thread since then. Ready to be part of the addicts clubs

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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 6:00p, 9/21/22
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Enjoy!
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 6:07p, 9/21/22
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Bought my first mechanical watch a few weeks ago and skimmed a lot of this thread since then. Ready to be part of the addicts clubs

Whats up CharlieBrown......its a worse rabbit hole than allocated bourbon.

Hope you are doing well!
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 6:42p, 9/21/22
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That's for sure

Doesn't help that a ton more coworkers are into watches than bourbon. There's a ton of IWC and similar watches walking around the squadron
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 7:02p, 9/21/22
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Bought my first mechanical watch a few weeks ago and skimmed a lot of this thread since then. Ready to be part of the addicts clubs



I've been eyeing that Hamilton for a while. Think it's pretty sharp
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 7:05p, 9/21/22
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CharlieBrown17 said:
That's for sure

Doesn't help that a ton more coworkers are into watches than bourbon. There's a ton of IWC and similar watches walking around the squadron


Having kids severely limits your ability to buy the watches you want.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 7:11p, 9/21/22
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We can quit any time we want.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 8:41p, 9/21/22
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Congrats! I'll have my personal "addicts" update soon...

Tell us about the decision making process that went into you settling on this piece as your first
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In reply to TheOC16 • 8:54p, 9/21/22
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I wanted something that would go better with my rings (wedding and aggie) better than a silver/stainless watch but there's not really a ton especially in the range I was looking.

Came across Hamilton as a brand then really liked how the minutes are on the outside plus the full day complication was cool.
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In reply to AgLA06 • 8:55p, 9/21/22
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Yeah that definitely checks.

Trying to sneak a bigger purchase in here soon
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 9:22p, 9/21/22
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TXAG 05 said:
CharlieBrown17 said:
Bought my first mechanical watch a few weeks ago and skimmed a lot of this thread since then. Ready to be part of the addicts clubs



I've been eyeing that Hamilton for a while. Think it's pretty sharp


Nice. Is that navy and white or black and yellow. Can't tell.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 9:46p, 9/21/22
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That's for sure

Doesn't help that a ton more coworkers are into watches than bourbon. There's a ton of IWC and similar watches walking around the squadron
Yeah, I can see the pilots wearing Rolex, BALL and IWC.

As a ground pounder, I'm wearing my Garmin in the field. Garrison.....something nicer.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 9:59p, 9/21/22
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What's the going rate these days for a Moonswatch?
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In reply to TwoGloves • 10:04p, 9/21/22
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What's the going rate these days for a Moonswatch?
Lots of bourbon
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In reply to YouBet • 10:16p, 9/21/22
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Black and more of a tan than yellow
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 10:17p, 9/21/22
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IWC, Omega and Bremont are probably most common. At least in my squadron
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In reply to TwoGloves • 11:04p, 9/21/22
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IMO you shouldn't pay anything over retail for a plastic battery powered watch that isn't limited production.
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In reply to FTAco07 • 5:40a, 9/22/22
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FTAco07 said:
IMO you shouldn't pay anything over retail for a plastic battery powered watch that isn't limited production.


Seconded, and even then retail is a stretch for me. I was in a Swatch store a few weeks ago that had them all on display, and my opinion is that they look better in pictures than in person. Up close you can tell it's a $100 Swatch with a $150 licensing payment to Omega tacked on.
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In reply to FTAco07 • 8:00a, 9/22/22
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FTAco07 said:
IMO you shouldn't pay anything over retail for a plastic battery powered watch that isn't limited production.
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8:08a, 9/22/22
I am about to fly to Istanbul but had a chance to walk through the awesome watch dealers in the duty free area of Dubai airport. Rolexes were predictably absent, but lots of Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Glashutte, and Breguet. My favorite was Bvlgari, their octo series is really growing on me, but I did not pull the trigger on one.
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In reply to jh0400 • 8:20a, 9/22/22
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FTAco07 said:
IMO you shouldn't pay anything over retail for a plastic battery powered watch that isn't limited production.


Seconded, and even then retail is a stretch for me. I was in a Swatch store a few weeks ago that had them all on display, and my opinion is that they look better in pictures than in person. Up close you can tell it's a $100 Swatch with a $150 licensing payment to Omega tacked on.


I have to disagree. I think it's a great watch. It looks better in person than in pictures. Too each their own though.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 8:22a, 9/22/22
It's a great watch, especially for an Aggie. Congratulations
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In reply to Silian Rail • 8:25a, 9/22/22
Silian Rail said:
I am about to fly to Istanbul but had a chance to walk through the awesome watch dealers in the duty free area of Dubai airport. Rolexes were predictably absent, but lots of Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Glashutte, and Breguet. My favorite was Bvlgari, their octo series is really growing on me, but I did not pull the trigger on one.


The Istanbul airport is amazing. I had a 8 hour layover there on my way to Egypt. Get that Turkish Airlines lounge access. They have a Virtual driving range and all sorts of fun stuff.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 8:27a, 9/22/22
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Silian Rail said:
I am about to fly to Istanbul but had a chance to walk through the awesome watch dealers in the duty free area of Dubai airport. Rolexes were predictably absent, but lots of Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Glashutte, and Breguet. My favorite was Bvlgari, their octo series is really growing on me, but I did not pull the trigger on one.


The Istanbul airport is amazing. I had a 8 hour layover there on my way to Egypt. Get that Turkish Airlines lounge access. They have a Virtual driving range and all sorts of fun stuff.


I am actually flying emirates on the way to Istanbul but will be flying Turkish from Istanbul to Dammam on Sunday and will hang out at the lounge for a few hours. The airport is an absolute zoo but the lounge is awesome . I never been to the virtual driving range but I do like going to the movie theater they have set up like a concert hall with a live concert playing in surround sound in IMAX
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In reply to Silian Rail • 8:43a, 9/22/22
Silian Rail said:
MarathonAg12 said:
Silian Rail said:
I am about to fly to Istanbul but had a chance to walk through the awesome watch dealers in the duty free area of Dubai airport. Rolexes were predictably absent, but lots of Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Glashutte, and Breguet. My favorite was Bvlgari, their octo series is really growing on me, but I did not pull the trigger on one.


The Istanbul airport is amazing. I had a 8 hour layover there on my way to Egypt. Get that Turkish Airlines lounge access. They have a Virtual driving range and all sorts of fun stuff.


I am actually flying emirates on the way to Istanbul but will be flying Turkish from Istanbul to Dammam on Sunday and will hang out at the lounge for a few hours. The airport is an absolute zoo but the lounge is awesome . I never been to the virtual driving range but I do like going to the movie theater they have set up like a concert hall with a live concert playing in surround sound in IMAX


Very nice. Say hi to my parents in Saudi for me. They come home next year after 10+ years with Saudi Aramco. They are ready to be back
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