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I would make the trade as well. That is unless you just like having more watches that look alike.

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What did you decide? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Traded, shipping on Monday, also bought a Strapcode super engineer II bracelet to go with it along with the stock oyster.

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Will look like this on bracelet.

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Stock oyster which is also nice. And I have some silicone straps also.

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It's looks to be a very versatile watch, would look good in any of configurations.

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My daily wear is an all black Orient...great watch!

http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/wp-...1a-300x200.jpg

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Orient 300 came today, this is a nice chunk, way to big for the stock bracelet, glad I ordered another one that will be here fri. Winding is smooth as butter, bezel is the same, seems like a good trade :tu

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Sick lume!

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http://http://www.omegawatches.com/f...5001001-20.pngWell our annual bonus was pretty good this year, so I picked up a watch I had my eye on for awhile, not my picture, I'll post up a pick when it arrives.

http://http://www.omegawatches.com/f...5001001-20.png

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmi...5001001-20.png

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Nice Rob!

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Thanks Mike!

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Gonna start chasing this Grail pretty soon :tu

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Nice, a few years back, I went from watch collecting to every few years getting a really nice piece.

The Omega will carry me over until I can get a Luminor, or a Navitimer.

I really like those Seiko's, Mike, the bracelet and the recessed hex screws make the watch look like a tank! And if I'm not mistaken those are titanium too which is cool, very cool.

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Ya, that one is Titanium, great look and size. My orient will tide me over for awhile :tu

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I like Titanium watches, but they can scratch a little easier. Omega has 3-4 different Titanium color blends. Saw an awesome Titanium Planet Ocean on bracelet at one of the Omega boutiques. They are quite rare; not as many are buying Titanium watches like they did in the 90's.

Does Rolex make a Titanium watch? Not that they need it as most are already quite light by design.

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I've seen a few of the titanium Omegas in pictures only, I have a Seiko titanium Quartz watch my wife bought for me some years ago, it's color is really an eye catcher, I use it when I play golf (isn't much anymore) because I hardly feel it there!

That spring drive movement is supposed to be extremely accurate, one of the best automatic movements out there, don't have one yet but I certainly gave a hard look at some of Seiko's Ananta line before pulling the trigger on the Omega.

Good luck on the search for that Grail Mike!

I keep checking on delivery, still a few days out...

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A lot of stores in Singapore are selling the Grand Seiko and they are nice looking. Not that expensive when compared to similarly sought after Swiss watches. The styles are pretty conservative so you'd get a lot of life from the watch and be played out a decade later.

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New Strapcode Super Oyster bracelet came yesterday, a bit more robust than the stock bracelet, screwed links, 22mm, 20mm at the ratcheting clasp, sweet bracelet!

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I like the Orient brand watches for the level they compete at. Not too overdone like some of the others...

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Looks good Mike, in the last two days I've recieved notices that I have a package requiring my signature to deliver, damn had to work late both days! Hopefully I get it tomorrow.

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Got the new Seamaster today, pics with my older Breitling SO,

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/p...psypqiquh9.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps6ml6qzov.jpg

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Are the two off center links (on your Omega) multiple pieces or is it one piece that is contoured? Is the left "button" an escape valve or something else?

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The button on the left of the face is an escape valve with a date wheel corrector integrated into it. The off centered links appear to be one piece with a machined contour.

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On closer inspection they are seperate pieces.

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Nice Rob, congrats.

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Very cool.

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My latest no frills hand wind Stowa.

http://soochx.org/images/stowa1-1.jpg

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I'm looking for a pocket watch that I can tweak.
I'd like it to be faceless, transparent on both sides to view the clockwork, and cheap (but reasonably durable.
Ideally it wouldn't have any face, but I'll likely have to pull the hands and remove the face. That's fine.
I may also engrave the bigger gears.
It's just a fun project I want to knock out for myself.

Both covers will be cut out, inlaid, and 3d.
Once I've done an inexpensive pocket watch I may do another more expensive one?

Any suggestions?
Links?
I found some on Amazon but figured you guys would know what's best for my money.
I'm thinking around 50 bucks?
Help me with the price, too, if you will.

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Nice! I like those Stowas.

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Crap, some guy was selling an Aqualand cheap on WUS, I am weak!!

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Been hunting one of these down, found one, here on Friday :tu

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I Like That One, Brother!:tu Lighted Or Visible In The Dark?

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Just some serious C3 lume:tu

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Sweet!:dr Looked It Up On Line. What Is The "Super Dome" Option?

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Domed sapphire crystal, it's the option I have coming :wo

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Awesome! Very Nice, Brother!:D Will The Watch "Glow" All Night In The Dark? My Casio Goes Out After 10 minutes Or So Unless I Expose It To The Light Again.

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C3 usually goes 8 hrs (dim but legible).

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Looking Forward To Pics! Is The Band Silver Or Gunmetal Like Your Pics Look?

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Brushed stainless.

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That's one damn good looking watch, nice pick up!
Wear it in good health.

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One more :)

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Thanks bro, I am sure that Aqualand will be in the chopping block soon.

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Aqualand made it today, waiting for a nylon Zulu strap for it, be here tomorrow, just a cool guy watch, Viking here tomorrow also :tu

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That is a very sharp timepiece!

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Thanks bro, should be here in an hour or so :tu

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Wow, what a watch!! Hacking/hand winding beast!!