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Posted on 8/16/24 at 5:47 pm to Obtuse1
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I really like my Z Blue 116400 in some ways it is my favorite Rolex. My wife likes it since it is probably the watch she steals the most.
Impossible, I was told in this thread women do not wear 40mm watches.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 8:11 am to Dragula
NTH Amphion Commando
Posted on 8/23/24 at 9:02 am to DownSouthJukin
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm with the Caliber 8500.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 9:44 am to Jor Jor The Dinosaur
Today a little something different for me. Not a huge Grand Seiko fan - but I appreciate their craftmanship, especially when it comes to dials (where I think they particularly shine) and movements. I picked up this SBGY007 Omiwatri because the dial is so captivating and because of how mesmerizing I find the smooth sweep of a spring drive second hand (we could have a whole other discussion regarding the merits of Spring Drive movements and how they are neither fish nor fowl so to speak).
Grand Seiko like to give their watches names typically corresponding to phenomena in nature in addition to the rather staid convention of simply using the reference number. The name Omitari translates into something like "Gods' Crossing" as the dial is based on Lake Suwa when it freezes in the winter. The lake has a beautiful unobstructed view of Mt. Fuji, and as the ice sheets of the frozen lake's surface expand and contract due to temperature differentials, it creates fissures and plates where it is said the Shinto dieties make thier way across the lake to their home in Mt. Fuji. The dial of the Omiwatari pays homage to this striking phenomenon.
The dial is a very interesting shade of light blue with a texture that has to be seen rather than explained. The hands and case are finely finished in the famous Zaratsu mirror polish style and the case is a classic 38.5 mm with a 43.5 mm height (lug to lug) making it wearable for a wide variety of wrist sizes. Being hand wound it is a very svelte 10.2 mm thick. The modestly decorated movement is visible on the reverse of the watch and sports a power reserve indicator moved to the underside so as to not disrupt the harmony and simplicity of the dial design.
Grand Seiko like to give their watches names typically corresponding to phenomena in nature in addition to the rather staid convention of simply using the reference number. The name Omitari translates into something like "Gods' Crossing" as the dial is based on Lake Suwa when it freezes in the winter. The lake has a beautiful unobstructed view of Mt. Fuji, and as the ice sheets of the frozen lake's surface expand and contract due to temperature differentials, it creates fissures and plates where it is said the Shinto dieties make thier way across the lake to their home in Mt. Fuji. The dial of the Omiwatari pays homage to this striking phenomenon.
The dial is a very interesting shade of light blue with a texture that has to be seen rather than explained. The hands and case are finely finished in the famous Zaratsu mirror polish style and the case is a classic 38.5 mm with a 43.5 mm height (lug to lug) making it wearable for a wide variety of wrist sizes. Being hand wound it is a very svelte 10.2 mm thick. The modestly decorated movement is visible on the reverse of the watch and sports a power reserve indicator moved to the underside so as to not disrupt the harmony and simplicity of the dial design.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:53 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
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Grand Seiko like to give their watches names typically corresponding to phenomena in nature in addition to the rather staid convention of simply using the reference number. The name Omitari translates into something like "Gods' Crossing" as the dial is based on Lake Suwa when it freezes in the winter. The lake has a beautiful unobstructed view of Mt. Fuji, and as the ice sheets of the frozen lake's surface expand and contract due to temperature differentials, it creates fissures and plates where it is said the Shinto dieties make thier way across the lake to their home in Mt. Fuji. The dial of the Omiwatari pays homage to this striking phenomenon.
The dial is a very interesting shade of light blue with a texture that has to be seen rather than explained. The hands and case are finely finished in the famous Zaratsu mirror polish style and the case is a classic 38.5 mm with a 43.5 mm height (lug to lug) making it wearable for a wide variety of wrist sizes. Being hand wound it is a very svelte 10.2 mm thick. The modestly decorated movement is visible on the reverse of the watch and sports a power reserve indicator moved to the underside so as to not disrupt the harmony and simplicity of the dial design.
You planning to moonlight as a writer for Hodinkee baw?
Kidding aside, nice write-up
Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:59 am to Obtuse1
Been alternating these two for practically the past month+
PAM 1535 GMT
126710 BLNR
PAM 1535 GMT
126710 BLNR
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:12 am to tylerlsu2008
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You planning to moonlight as a writer for Hodinkee baw?
Some say hobby, some say obsession, lol.
Thinking about dipping a toe back into the Panerai pool. I've had a number over the years and currently divested. Want to see either a Luminor or Radiomir Quaranta on my wrist.
This post was edited on 8/23/24 at 11:31 am
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:15 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:50 am to tylerlsu2008
A recent pick up. Mrs Dinosaur is out of the country so it’s been on the wrist all week.
Gotta put the time zone complication to work.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:52 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
That’s a lovely dial.
Would be nice if the movement had more visibility, but I really like that backside power reserve indicator. A nice and useful complication without muddying up the dial.
Would be nice if the movement had more visibility, but I really like that backside power reserve indicator. A nice and useful complication without muddying up the dial.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:52 am to Jor Jor The Dinosaur
nice watches baws
batman showing up this friday!
i love them all, grand seiko, omega, rollies, panerai..
batman showing up this friday!
i love them all, grand seiko, omega, rollies, panerai..
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:57 am to CAD703X
Is your bird going to make another appearance one of these Fridays?
Posted on 8/23/24 at 12:39 pm to Jor Jor The Dinosaur
FXD
Posted on 8/23/24 at 12:56 pm to Jor Jor The Dinosaur
Highly likely.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 1:09 pm to CAD703X
Speedy on a NASA strap in an unexpected place, Team France in the America's Cup.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 1:26 pm to Jim Rockford
Interesting choice for a sailor.
My speedy doesn’t go near water.
My speedy doesn’t go near water.
Posted on 8/23/24 at 1:38 pm to BigPapiDoesItAgain
that looks great
Posted on 8/24/24 at 1:16 pm to barbapapa
Need some help on a watch for teenaged daughter. I have very little knowledge about watches, so feel free to dumb it down for me. Was originally thinking something like a Citizen Pro Master Dive but want to explore some nicer brands. Open to other styles, that is just where we started. Price cap $1k.
Posted on 8/24/24 at 1:39 pm to killinme_smalls
Does she want a dive watch?
I assume you are looking at the 36mm ladies version but it is still a rather large women's watch. Otherwise it is rugged and will take a beating. For the price they are a great watch.
I assume you are looking at the 36mm ladies version but it is still a rather large women's watch. Otherwise it is rugged and will take a beating. For the price they are a great watch.
This post was edited on 8/24/24 at 1:45 pm
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