What watch do wear

rlmesq · 11-12-2019, 05:48 PM

My daily drivers are a Rolex Milgauss and a Tag Aquaracer Quartz... but I recently found one that checked two boxes: All titanium case & band, and tritium markers.

I finally found it on Drop.com (formerly Massdrop). It's an Armourlite Ember T100 with tritium on the dial. I paid $360 USD for the watch + titanium bracelet. (It's $60 less with only a nylon strap.)

I'm very pleased. It's similar in size to my other watches, but far lighter on my wrist. and the markings are very, very bright.

This reviewer is a little annoying, but he covers the watch pretty well.

MSCD · 11-12-2019, 10:07 PM

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Any thoughts on the Rolex Air King?

I am seriously contemplating one.

I would much rather go for the Explorer, but all personal.
Air King looks a lot smaller than it is, black face and lots of numbers make it look smaller than other watches.

Explorer is much cleaner looking, and far more desirable on the used market if you want to swap.

I like the Explorer II.... I really want a GMT (Batman). Thought about settling for another model but plan to just wait... I have way to many watches anyway!

The Airking is different and interesting.... based on those side by sides the Explorer would be my choice.

gIzzE · 11-13-2019, 04:01 AM

I think I might pick up the Oyster with the Arabic numerals and put the Mercedes hands on it, and might even grab a leather strap too.

Combined with the oyster bracelet that really is a 'do everything' watch.

Plus I like the idea of a blue Explorer.

mcoops · 11-13-2019, 04:23 AM

Quick q, sorry if this has been covered before. The blue paint on the bezel of my Omega Seamaster Chrono is looking a bit scratched after 11 years, and I've been quoted £200 for a new one, which together with a service for £500-£600 feels like an expensive visit. The company that quoted say they only do the whole bezel and not the inserts, but the latter are all over eBay. I don't want something nasty from eBay in my watch, but it did make me wonder whether you can get a legit insert to put inside the existing bezel. Any ideas?

gIzzE · 11-13-2019, 09:10 AM

What Seamaster is it?

I bought a bezel insert off estsy for mine, typically I got a mark on it just as I was selling it, to be honest even with 3x glasses on I could not tell the difference between them.

This one...?

mcoops · 11-13-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gIzzE

What Seamaster is it?

I bought a bezel insert off estsy for mine, typically I got a mark on it just as I was selling it, to be honest even with 3x glasses on I could not tell the difference between them.

This one...?

Cheers, no it's the chronograph version of that:

Did you replace the insert yourself? If so, what did you use to prise out the old one? Did you glue the new one in?

gIzzE · 11-13-2019, 12:52 PM

I didn't do it. I just included it with the watch.

But I think it is pretty easy to replace yourself from watching some videos.

R0B · 11-13-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

Any thoughts on the Rolex Air King?

I am seriously contemplating one.

I've got one and I love it. It's a bit different - I see plenty of Submariners on wrists but not one of these. It gets lots of compliments.

MSCD · 11-13-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mcoops

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Originally Posted by gIzzE

What Seamaster is it?

I bought a bezel insert off estsy for mine, typically I got a mark on it just as I was selling it, to be honest even with 3x glasses on I could not tell the difference between them.

This one...?

Cheers, no it's the chronograph version of that:

Did you replace the insert yourself? If so, what did you use to prise out the old one? Did you glue the new one in?

If you have a Omega boutique near you they would no doubt help. I take straps in to change when I don't fancy changing them myself.
The tech there is very helpful!

MSCD · 11-14-2019, 09:31 AM

Little diversity for today... Timex Q reissue from 1980's!

MashinBenzin · 11-14-2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Little diversity for today... Timex Q reissue from 1980's!

Very interesting that, nice one

Watsey · 11-14-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by R0B

I've got one and I love it. It's a bit different - I see plenty of Submariners on wrists but not one of these. It gets lots of compliments.

That looks much nicer on the wrist than it did in the previously posted pics.

Hugrov · 12-17-2019, 05:49 AM

Speedy Tuesday

planemad · 12-25-2019, 07:38 AM

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Got both today for Xmas - one from each of my two daughters.
I have done well this year!

JustChris · 12-25-2019, 10:31 AM

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Got both today for Xmas - one from each of my two daughters.
I have done well this year!

Congrats!!! I need to show this to my kids.

isleaiw1 · 12-25-2019, 12:30 PM

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Congrats!!! I need to show this to my kids.

My kids would happily buy them for me - if I gave them the money first and as much again for them...

Rbrown · 12-25-2019, 01:49 PM

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Got both today for Xmas - one from each of my two daughters.
I have done well this year!

Lovely! Prices going up on 1 Jan by about 7%!

mikeoz · 12-25-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by planemad

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Got both today for Xmas - one from each of my two daughters.
I have done well this year!

Your daughters sound great..All i got was Elsa from Frozen doll singing over and over and over again in my ear....to be fair she is 3...

JustChris · 12-26-2019, 06:07 AM

Garmin has been off for a while...it's Xmas

. Time for some Monza, must admit I absolutely love the new strap, reminds me, whilst they still sell them I might go grab another.

MSCD · 12-26-2019, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Garmin has been off for a while...it's Xmas

. Time for some Monza, must admit I absolutely love the new strap, reminds me, whilst they still sell them I might go grab another.

What size are the lugs on that? I want a different strap for a Formula 1

MSCD · 12-26-2019, 12:37 PM

Addition to the collection. Hamilton Khaki Murphy.

R0B · 12-26-2019, 12:48 PM

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Got both today for Xmas - one from each of my two daughters.
I have done well this year!

I'm so jealous I'm struggling to be happy for you. Could you let the girls know it's my birthday in a few weeks

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