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TOS'd · 03-12-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp

Shipping fees are insane though, unless you spend over $200

Yea, $300 CAD for free shipping. For me in ON, its $12.01 for Expedited Parcel 1 business day. Or like a short drive to their HQ haha.

sonick · 03-13-2023, 05:24 PM

Lol wtf this is fucking with my head. A Seiko Cartier Santos

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ibextid=dXMIcH

SkinnyPupp · 03-13-2023, 06:26 PM

If that was originally a Seiko watch, I think it would have 4R35 movement (Seiko branded version), not NH35A

"This is not a fake, it's an aftermarket case"... well the aftermarket case is a fake Santos case, and the aftermarket dial is a fake Seiko dial... OK the movement is real Seiko movement

So the question is, why make a fake Seiko that looks like a fake Santos and put a Seiko logo instead of Cartier?

SkinnyPupp · 03-13-2023, 06:36 PM

Watch spotting at the Oscars (edit: Here's another on a blog). Some nice ones here.. I know Stallone and Arnie have ditched Panerai since they didn't want to sponsor them after becoming a billion dollar company (fair enough) but someone was wearing one and it looked great on her

Michelle Yeoh wore a Richard Mille... Connection through her husband perhaps?

I love big watches, and I think they look especially great on women (and these aren't especially huge watches).

Speaking of which, here's The Rock, proving that yeah, watches can be too small sometimes. (Tag Heuer Aquaracer)

My fave is the Portugueser here

Badhobz · 03-14-2023, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SiRV

Getting this watch cured me of all my watch addiction

yes, thats usually how it happens.

I honestly havent worn my regular watches for a few weeks already because how can you go back once you start answering emails on your watch like inspector gadget or play next track, or use the walkie talkie, or remote start your car through your watch

every morning i go up to my box, take one look, and just end up grabbing the crapple watch off the charger because its a work day.

TOS'd · 03-16-2023, 10:48 AM

SkinnyPupp · 03-16-2023, 06:28 PM

That's cool! Mine should be here in the next couple days, maybe even today! Ordered some new Under Armor slides too lol

I put a price watch on that Braun wall clock and got it for $40. Got the black version to put above the TV.

68style · 03-17-2023, 10:46 AM

Be careful you don't get too close to the urinal and get pee spatters on your watch skinny

SkinnyPupp · 03-17-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 68style

Be careful you don't get too close to the urinal and get pee spatters on your watch skinny

Can't help it, apparently people like me have to hide our shame

Clock arrived last night! The auto nightlight is just what I'd hoped - bright enough to see, but not too bright to glare in my face all night. Here it is in full bright. The sweeping quartz is really cool. Curious how long the batteries will last

Of course as soon as I order that Braun clock, they go and have a 50% off sale

SkinnyPupp · 03-18-2023, 12:49 AM

New clock arrived! I'm glad I opted for a huge 12" clock, because the wall above my TV is huge. I will probably add a floating shelf below it

Unboxing experience was nice for something so cheap

Edit: The white hands really stand out in even really low light, I'm glad I chose this colour (though mostly it was done to match the TV)

Badhobz · 03-18-2023, 05:36 AM

Gawd damn skinny you killing it with the clocks and watches. Kudos for fully embracing this hobby. I know a couple of Watch guys but none of them would buy clocks. Fair weather and brand whore watch enthusiasts those people are.

underscore · 03-18-2023, 02:36 PM

Nice clock bro

Teriyaki · 03-18-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by underscore

Nice clock bro

I too like this guys clock

sonick · 03-18-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Teriyaki

I too like this guys clock

Big black clock

SkinnyPupp · 03-18-2023, 07:27 PM

at 50% off, I am tempted to buy another one lol

Maybe the smaller one for my office

I am absolutely addicted.. But too broke for watches

Still happy to buy some clocks for around the house; actual watch collecting is way too expensive for the ones I like.

Edit: Dammit

TOS'd · 03-18-2023, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp

New clock arrived! I'm glad I opted for a huge 12" clock, because the wall above my TV is huge. I will probably add a floating shelf below it

Unboxing experience was nice for something so cheap

Edit: The white hands really stand out in even really low light, I'm glad I chose this colour (though mostly it was done to match the TV)

goddamn, i want!

but its 40GBP less 50% but 20GBP shipping (10-15 days), so like $67 CAD.

SkinnyPupp · 03-18-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TOS'd

goddamn, i want!

but its 40GBP less 50% but 20GBP shipping (10-15 days), so like $67 CAD.

Do reshippers exist in Canada? I use one here that has warehouses all over the world, so when I order something that doesn't ship to me for cheap, I use them.

As you can see in my screenshot, I shipped to Ashford UK, so shipping was only 5 GBP. The reshipper will charge me minimum fee on such a light package, so another $21 HKD ($3 USD). Not the cheapest but still better than the 20 GBP they'd normally charge for rest of world shipping.

Normally online shops local shipping is free, so I would just pay the $3.

Badhobz · 03-19-2023, 08:28 AM

Im rocking my nato strap this morning.

bcrdukes · 03-19-2023, 11:08 AM

AC Business Class 787 Dreamliner?

Badhobz · 03-19-2023, 01:26 PM

Yeh this industry they spend money like it’s going out of style.
I think for these longer duration trips a nato strap is significantly more comfortable than a normal metal bracelet

SkinnyPupp · 03-19-2023, 06:39 PM

After trying on all kinds of straps - leather, rubber, silicon, nylon 2 piece, steel (really cheap one), I much prefer NATO. Somehow they let me wear it a little loose, but still stay in place, so they're way more comfy. I also like the way the bulk balances a big watch like this.

Here's some more spam for those who don't mind; a Bond style (khaki green/black) $3 strap

SkinnyPupp · 03-19-2023, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rb

Picked up a Seiko Auto Chrono because its been awhile since i've found anything at garage sales, etc. Chrono function barely works and I knew these movements have some issues but wasn't expecting the parts to be more than double the value of the watch. Pretty cool history behind the movement though as it shares the same one in the "bruce lee" and the "pogue"

https://www.gq.com/story/bruce-lee-seiko-6139
https://torontovintagewatches.com/bl...ko-pogue-story

I don't know if you guys like restoration videos (that's what got me into watches in the first place) but here's a new one from one I follow where he restores a 6139.

lowside67 · 03-20-2023, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Badhobz

Im rocking my nato strap this morning.

I have a sub no date on order and the day I get it, I plan to order a rubber strap and I don't think it'll ever go back on the bracelet again. I love Subs on straps of different kinds and Rolex purists who think they can only be worn on bracelets can suck it haha.

-Mark

68style · 03-20-2023, 11:02 AM

All these sexy arms, hankerin for a reacharound here

The more bling the better!

Teriyaki · 03-20-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TOS'd

goddamn, i want!

but its 40GBP less 50% but 20GBP shipping (10-15 days), so like $67 CAD.

I didn't even know Braun made clocks until this thread, now I feel like I can't live without one.

This grey one is really catching my eye. https://braun-clocks.com/collections...all-clock-grey

Maybe we can get a group buy going on RS? Added a few to cart and the shipping is still $20GBP