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Periodic Watch Baw thread
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:49 pm to thelawnwranglers
I quite like the dial and the 1970s colorways. It is a chunky watch at 43mm x 15.4 thick and a lug to lug of over 50mm so it helps if you have a 7.25 or above flat wrist.
The Selitta SW200-1 Elabore is a solid movement but its weak point is hand winding which I would avoid as much as possible.
KS watches from new companies are always a crapshoot but the backer price is reasonable enough.
The Selitta SW200-1 Elabore is a solid movement but its weak point is hand winding which I would avoid as much as possible.
KS watches from new companies are always a crapshoot but the backer price is reasonable enough.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:59 pm to thelawnwranglers
That dial is beautiful. It looks like they took a page out of Doxa's playbook. Very good looking watch.
As stated above Kickstarter watches are a crapshoot. If you want a very underrated watch go check out Doxa.
As stated above Kickstarter watches are a crapshoot. If you want a very underrated watch go check out Doxa.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:00 pm to Obtuse1
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The Selitta SW200-1 Elabore is a solid movement but its weak point is hand winding which I would avoid as much as possible.
Sounds like for $100 can upgrade to "top grade"
So you have to hand wind it is not automatic? I think it is just that hand winding is possible a d you can strip it
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:03 pm to thelawnwranglers
I wanted to hate it...but I don’t. Not my style, but it’s well thought out it.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:08 pm to Roger Klotz
I got suckered on watch gsng wheel spin
I won NTH I like it and Oceaneva Sea Deweller homage also like but probably would not have bought with out dreams of spinning Omega
Really thinking Sinn at some point
I won NTH I like it and Oceaneva Sea Deweller homage also like but probably would not have bought with out dreams of spinning Omega
Really thinking Sinn at some point
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:08 pm to thelawnwranglers
Yea like others I came in the snob I am,
But don't hate it.
But don't hate it.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:12 pm to thelawnwranglers
The older I get, the smaller of a watch I prefer. Not ladies small, but I can't stand swinging a dinner plate on my wrist.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:15 pm to Sgt_Lincoln_Osiris
I like bigger right now - big far wrist though
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:16 pm to thelawnwranglers
Tool watches for tools.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:26 pm to Poichess
I think Rolex is too small for my fat arm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:36 pm to thelawnwranglers
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Sounds like for $100 can upgrade to "top grade"
So you have to hand wind it is not automatic? I think it is just that hand winding is possible a d you can strip it
I personally wouldn't pay more for a Top the Elabore is fine and they say it will be adjusted in 3 positions.
It is an automatic watch but you can hand wind if the movement has stopped. The Sellitta SW200 is a copy of the ETA 2824 but the SW200 has a high failure rate for the gears that are used to handwind it. It has to do with the difference in the tooth shape on the Sellitta gears. Nothing wrong with the movement otherwise I would just be careful about handwinding routinely and be slow and deliberate when I did.
I think you said you have a large wrist which is good for this watch. There is very little if any taper on the bracelet and the clasp is a chunk as well. It is a common clasp on KS an microbrand tool watches. I only own one microbrand (a Hexa made for the WUS dive watch forum) and while the clasp is very useful with the on worst micro-adjust it is quite bulky.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:38 pm to thelawnwranglers
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I think Rolex is too small for my fat arm
That is what the 43mm Seadweller and 44mm DSSD are for.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:41 pm to Obtuse1
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Obtuse1
Thanks very informative
Usually I just wear them a little to get them running again. I saw that winding issue after you said it.
I am doing a lot of micro guess need to bite bullet buy nice watch at some point.
I got Christopher Ward C60, Oceaneve, Raymond Weil, NYH, and slot of Seiko sports lol
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:43 pm to Obtuse1
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That is what the 43mm Seadweller and 44mm DSSD are for.
Lol
Dream watch still leaning Omega Good Planet GMT
I keep thinking one of these "micro brands" will be big deal but guess they are buying parts and it is a step up from a mod?
We need tigerdroppings micro brand
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:56 pm to thelawnwranglers
I don't wear a watch,but thank you for a good thread.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:01 pm to thelawnwranglers
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Dream watch still leaning Omega Good Planet GMT
The Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT Good Planet (what a name) is one of my favs as well, it is the last modern Omega I own that I would sell.
Sorry for the quick crappy pic complete with nasty parallax
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:08 pm to Obtuse1
Love it - how do you feel about grey market. I guess need to money up get regular so I can service?
If I don't quit my job hopefully next time I am in Japan I get something
Looked at Grand Seiko diver but not time to size lol
I need to go to watch store next time. Keep hoping to find local only Seiko
If I don't quit my job hopefully next time I am in Japan I get something
Looked at Grand Seiko diver but not time to size lol
I need to go to watch store next time. Keep hoping to find local only Seiko
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:40 pm to thelawnwranglers
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Love it - how do you feel about grey market. I guess need to money up get regular so I can service?
If I don't quit my job hopefully next time I am in Japan I get something
Looked at Grand Seiko diver but not time to size lol
I need to go to watch store next time. Keep hoping to find local only Seiko
Grey is great as long as you understand you are essentially insuring yourself during the warranty period. I bought my Good Planet at the Tourbillon Boutique in San Francisco when they had just been out about a week so that is one watch I paid MSRP for. The service interval can be moved out to about 7-8 years on that movement without issue.
Japan has GREAT watch shopping especially used, not as good as HK but very good.
You should visit the Grand Seiko Boutique on Madison Ave it is a great experiance. My favorite GS folks are the people at Timeless Luxury north of Dallas.
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