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AgEng06
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Anyone have thoughts on the new Jack Mason Strat-o-timer? I'm not looking for a new watch right now (lol) but just bringing it here for some thoughts or views if someone is interested.

https://jackmasonbrand.com/pages/stratotimer-gmt





MarathonAg12
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I do enjoy wearing my Jack Mason. I am not quite sure I am ready to spend $999 plus tax on that brand though.

I like it at a $400 or less price point
AgEng06
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Nice. Which one do you have?
CharlieBrown17
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I didn't realize they did anything other than fashion watches, so that's a nice plus at least
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AgEng06 said:

It finally arrived. First impressions, I really like it, although 40mm is my smallest case size to date. It looks small to me on my wrist, but I know that it's actually well-sized.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300, 40mm case, outside and lume shot:





And my currently active rotation:



I'm done buying watches for a while. My next goal is a blue DJ41 before my 40th birthday in 2024.
Update after about a week... I still love this watch. It's very comfortable to wear (thanks in part to the micro-adjust clasp) and looks great. I have really enjoyed it.

There were a few posters (myself included) that were wondering about the accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement. I can say I am very happy with the one I received. I have not reset the watch since the initial setting on Friday, 10/14, and you can see where it sits in the pic below. It will usually vary between -1 to +2 seconds while wearing during the day (~16hrs) but then will settle back to close to 0 while stored dial up in my watch box overnight.





MarathonAg12
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I love that I have Time.gov also pulled up right now
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Quote:

4 GRADES OF SW200-1: Just like the ETA calibre 2824-2, there are four grades of the SW200-1 movement:

  • Standard adjusted in two positions; accuracy of +/-12 sec/day up to +/- 30 sec/day
  • Special (Elabore) adjusted in three positions; accuracy of +/-7 sec/day up to +/- 20 sec/day
  • Premium (Top) adjusted in five positions; accuracy of +/-4 sec/day up to +/- 15 sec/day
  • Chronometer COSC criteria



Credit: Caliber Corner 2022, All Rights Reserved. Source: https://calibercorner.com/sellita-caliber-sw200-1/ .

AgEng06
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Yeah, I know. This watch has the Elabore grade in it, and not every one will have the accuracy I'm getting, but I'm very happy with mine.
AgLA06
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You're a very black and white kind of guy I see.
AgEng06
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I definitely want to add a blue dial at some point. Initially it was going to be a blue Omega SMP, but I think I have decided to hold out for a blue DJ41 at some point.
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AgEng06 said:

I definitely want to add a blue dial at some point. Initially it was going to be a blue Omega SMP, but I think I have decided to hold out for a blue DJ41 at some point.
I don't know. Those blue SMPs are sexy as hell.

So get both!
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On those Nomos, I don't really like them other than this one. I appreciate what they are doing though.

AgEng06
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I keep a time.gov tab open on my phone at all times.
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Agree! Maybe one day, but for now I have to try to prioritize.
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YouBet said:

On those Nomos, I don't really like them other than this one. I appreciate what they are doing though.


I get Seiko vibes from this watch. Nothing really aesthetically pleasing for me.

Farmer1906
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I am not seeing it other than they're both blue dials and steel watches.

Everyone has something similar. I get more Polaris shape with Airking vibes if anything.







Serotonin
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Quick poll for the board. A buddy who is a watch collector has a chance to get an SBGK015 at retail price ($7500). Limited run of 300 and they appear to be a safe premium on secondary market (for now, although that could always change).

Would this be a buy or pass for you?


MarathonAg12
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I like all those watches you posted. I have a grey faced Aqua-Terra and love it.

Just not feeling the Nomos.
MarathonAg12
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BUY
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MarathonAg12 said:

BUY
Here's my ONE concern. A lot of times with Grand Seiko dials they don't really stand out. You have to be within a foot to appreciate the dial work and subtle design.

This thing would pop from 100 feet away and attract a ton of attention. That could be good or bad, depending on the circumstance.
MarathonAg12
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It is a beautiful color. I don't see many Grand Seikos in the wild. This would be a great conversation starter in many circumstances.
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That thing is gorgeous
Serotonin
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An earlier iteration of the SBGK (the SBGK005) is one I've had my eye on for a long time. I posted a youtube review about 30 or 40 pages back but I love this one.

Having said that it can't compete with the turquoise on wow factor.

MarathonAg12
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Definitely the Turquoise
AgLA06
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As long as you understand it's hand wound and extremely thin with the intention to be a dress watch, buy it.


Serotonin
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That would be my other concern.

The dial color gives off a fun/sporty watch vibe but it's a manual wind dress watch with ~30m water resistance.

It is definitely a unique conversation piece but what's the setting for wearing it?
CharlieBrown17
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Great brunch watch
schmendeler
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I was about to say: 'sitting outside on a patio loving life', but that's basically the same haha.
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Serotonin said:

That would be my other concern.

The dial color gives off a fun/sporty watch vibe but it's a manual wind dress watch with ~30m water resistance.

It is definitely a unique conversation piece but what's the setting for wearing it?
Any time you wear something nicer than jeans but less nice than a tux,
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CharlieBrown17 said:

Great brunch watch


What's your every day watch in garrison? My OCPs cover my entire wrist. So not much room to work with. I might wear a nice watch to work one day a week. Just not worth them getting jacked up.
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Quote:

Quick poll for the board. A buddy who is a watch collector has a chance to get an SBGK015 at retail price ($7500). Limited run of 300 and they appear to be a safe premium on secondary market (for now, although that could always change).
If he likes it, get it. Don't buy it not sure then just hope to flip.

It wouldn't be my first choice for a GS, but its not bad at all.
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Farmer1906 said:


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Quick poll for the board. A buddy who is a watch collector has a chance to get an SBGK015 at retail price ($7500). Limited run of 300 and they appear to be a safe premium on secondary market (for now, although that could always change).
If he likes it, get it. Don't buy it not sure then just hope to flip.

It wouldn't be my first choice for a GS, but its not bad at all.
Yeah, 100%.

It's just a really unique offering so he was on the fence. Is this something cool that he'd love rocking every day or does it quickly become a niche part of the collection that doesn't make it out often.

One thing I would do is get a different strap. I think you could get something that works better with the dial than dark blue leather.
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Serotonin said:

Farmer1906 said:


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Quick poll for the board. A buddy who is a watch collector has a chance to get an SBGK015 at retail price ($7500). Limited run of 300 and they appear to be a safe premium on secondary market (for now, although that could always change).
If he likes it, get it. Don't buy it not sure then just hope to flip.

It wouldn't be my first choice for a GS, but its not bad at all.
Yeah, 100%.

It's just a really unique offering so he was on the fence. Is this something cool that he'd love rocking every day or does it quickly become a niche part of the collection that doesn't make it out often.

One thing I would do is get a different strap. I think you could get something that works better with the dial than dark blue leather.
I think it's key to remember "watch collector". This isn't a guy looking for a one watch collection or needing to fill a big role in his wardrobe. He's a collector, and anytime you can get a 1/300 piece from a company like Grand Seiko - if you're truly a collector, I don't see how you pass it up.
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I wear my Hamilton Aviation Day Date anytime I'm in uniform, in/out of garrison doesn't really matter to me and I usually have my flight suit sleeves pushed up
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