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Boourns wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:13 pm The Expedition is sold out but starting THIS SUNDAY at 9 a.m. eastern (1400 UK time), they are taking orders for another round.

https://www.timefactors.com/closed1.htm

Note Eddie says he's only taking as many orders as he can fill next week, so there may not be many slots available.
Apologies but it looks like I may have misunderstood. Eddie is recovering from surgery so timefactors isn't taking ANY orders until later this morning. I don't think the white expedition is going to be available.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Boourns wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:22 am
Boourns wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:13 pm The Expedition is sold out but starting THIS SUNDAY at 9 a.m. eastern (1400 UK time), they are taking orders for another round.

https://www.timefactors.com/closed1.htm

Note Eddie says he's only taking as many orders as he can fill next week, so there may not be many slots available.
Apologies but it looks like I may have misunderstood. Eddie is recovering from surgery so timefactors isn't taking ANY orders until later this morning. I don't think the white expedition is going to be available.
Already sold through. That was quick.
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Stretch44 wrote:
Boourns wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:22 am
Boourns wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:13 pm The Expedition is sold out but starting THIS SUNDAY at 9 a.m. eastern (1400 UK time), they are taking orders for another round.

https://www.timefactors.com/closed1.htm

Note Eddie says he's only taking as many orders as he can fill next week, so there may not be many slots available.
Apologies but it looks like I may have misunderstood. Eddie is recovering from surgery so timefactors isn't taking ANY orders until later this morning. I don't think the white expedition is going to be available.
Already sold through. That was quick.
Not sure the Expedition came back into stock before the store opened. I tried and it was oos soon after 2pm gmt.
Will have to play the waiting game a little longer. But hey, I like my Sarb017 more, so I may have saved some money.

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After releasing a quartz version in 2018, Bulova has now quietly released an automatic version of its Hack watch. It is inspired by the A-11 or "Hack" watches of World War II, which were designed to be able the stop the seconds hand. This allowed the time displayed on all soldiers' watches to be synchronized for better coordination of military actions. Given the hacking feature and 60 hour power reserve of this new watch, it likely contains a no-date version of the Miyota caliber 8315 movement.

BLACK DIAL 98A255 HERE

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Details and Specifications
Brand & Model: Bulova Hack
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 38mm
Case Thickness: 13.45mm
Movement: Automatic, Hack Feature, 60 Hour Power Reserve
Crystal: Double Domed Mineral Glass
Water Resistance: 30M
Case Color: Gray Ion-plated for 98A255; Stainless Steel for 96A246
Strap: Green leather for 98A255; Black leather for 96A246
Price: $450 for 98A255; $395 for 96A246
Release date: Available now

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The big news from watch publications on Wednesday was the Carrera chronograph announced by TAG Heuer to commemorate their 160th anniversary. The watch will be available in June of this year and is inspired by the 1964 reference 2447S Carrera.

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LINK TO THE TAG HEUER PRESS RELEASE

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Details and Specifications
Brand & Model: TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition
Reference Number: CBK221B.FC6479
Diameter: 39mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Automatic Calibre Heuer 02
Power Reserve: 80 hours
Crystal: Domed Sapphire with AR coating
Dial Color: Silver
Indexes: Baton-style
Lume: Beige Superluminova fauxtina on hands and plots
Water Resistance: 100m
Strap/Bracelet: Black Alligator Strap with deployant
Price: $6,450
Availability: Authorized TAG Heuer dealers in June 2020
Limited Edition: Yes, 1,860 pieces
Release date: June 2020

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Benrus has been picked up by an investment group and is being re-launched, starting with a release of 3 models: the “Air Chief Chronograph”, a field watch, and dress watch.
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“The three Heritage novelties will hearken back to their military and aviation background. They will feature Miyota movements and various complications. The watches will have a slight “re-issue” vibe to them while paying homage to the Benrus’ past designs.‘

https://wristwatchreview.com/2020/01/14/benrus-reborn/
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watchpalooza wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:55 am Benrus has been picked up by an investment group and is being re-launched, starting with a release of 3 models: the “Air Chief Chronograph”, a field watch, and dress watch.

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“The three Heritage novelties will hearken back to their military and aviation background. They will feature Miyota movements and various complications. The watches will have a slight “re-issue” vibe to them while paying homage to the Benrus’ past designs.‘

https://wristwatchreview.com/2020/01/14/benrus-reborn/

I'm liking those!

However, the prices are boutique level. I'm not positive off-the-shelf Miyota movements that everyone else is using can command them.
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ManOnTime wrote:
watchpalooza wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:55 am Benrus has been picked up by an investment group and is being re-launched, starting with a release of 3 models: the “Air Chief Chronograph”, a field watch, and dress watch.

86AFB193-D270-4876-8CA0-D06EB0DA0632.jpeg


“The three Heritage novelties will hearken back to their military and aviation background. They will feature Miyota movements and various complications. The watches will have a slight “re-issue” vibe to them while paying homage to the Benrus’ past designs.‘

https://wristwatchreview.com/2020/01/14/benrus-reborn/

I'm liking those!

However, the prices are boutique level. I'm not positive off-the-shelf Miyota movements that everyone else is using can command them.
I feel the same way. Movement and mineral crystal at those price points leave much to be desired. Watchwithuschannel on IG mentioned that the finishing and design is top notch in person, but I still don’t think I can get past the specs.


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59yukon01 wrote:Image
Saw those today, I like the look of the sla, but know I'll never be able to afford it...

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Not a huge issue, but would like to know WHICH Miyota movements can be found in those Benrus releases. One would hope a 9015 for those prices, but lack of calibre makes me wonder...
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59yukon01 wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:08 am Image
Below are links with more info on these. From left to right the Sumo is reference SPB125J1 or SBDC095 and limited to 7000. The MarineMaster is SLA035J1 or SBDX033 and limited to 600. The solar chronograph is SSC761J1 or SBDL065 and limited to 3500.

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Seiko has teamed up with RS Taichi (a company producing gear for motorcycle racing) to produce a limited edition automatic dive watch. A little bit of digging shows that it likely a customized variation of the SD-1C model HERE that has been commissioned through Seiko's Original Watch program, in a similar manner to the recent Tic Tac exclusive Seiko.

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LINK TO THE WATCH HERE

RS TAICHI ON INSTAGRAM


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Details and Specifications
Brand & Model: Seiko RSA300 Taichi Japan Limited Edition
Movement Type: Automatic mechanical with manual winding capacity
Caliber Number: 4R36
Case Material: Stainless steel (with hardened coating for some parts)
Crystal: Hardlex
LumiBrite: LumiBrite on hands and indexes
Duration: Approx. 41 hours
Accuracy: +45/-35 seconds per day
Band Material: Silicone
Band Width: 22mm
Case Size (Length x Diameter x Thickness): 51.5 x 45.0 x 13.3mm
Weight: Approx. 120g
Calendar: Date, day of week
Water Resistance: 200m for diving
Magnetic Resistance: Magnetic resistant watch (JIS1 type)
Case: Pelican 1150 case (Length x Diameter x Thickness): 240 x 198 x 109mm
Availability: Limited to 300 pieces; Pre-order now for March 1st availability
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The makers of Gruppo Gamma watches have spun off a new brand called Venturo and they're currently working on their second field watch. The Field Watch #2 is inspired by the Rolex Oyster Army, Reference 3139. It can be pre-ordered from the Gruppo Gamma site while the Venturo site is under construction.

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VENTURO FIELD WATCH #2

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Details and Specifications
Case: 316L stainless steel, alternating brushed-polished surfaces
Diameter: 42mm
Length: 48.5mm lug-to-lug
Height: 11mm excluding 2.5mm box crystal
Lug width: 22mm
Weight: 130g with strap
Crystal: Box sapphire glass with underside anti-reflective coating
Caseback: Solid stainless steel
Crown: Screw-down crown
Water resistance: 200m
Caliber: Seiko SII NH35 automatic movement
Dial: Matte black, matte blue, cream, black sunburst, blue sunburst, grey sunburst
Lume: markers filled with Swiss SuperLumiNova® vintage color
Hands: Steel filled with Swiss SuperLumiNova® vintage color
Strap: Non-tapered khaki canvas, length 125/75mm or 128/78mm
Accessories: Venturo travel pouch
Price: $299 USD
Availability: Ready to ship late February
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yinzburgher wrote:The makers of Gruppo Gamma watches have spun off a new brand called Venturo and they're currently working on their second field watch. The Field Watch #2 is inspired by the Rolex Oyster Army, Reference 3139. It can be pre-ordered from the Gruppo Gamma site while the Venturo site is under construction.

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VENTURO FIELD WATCH #2

VENTURO WATCHES ON INSTAGRAM


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Details and Specifications
Case: 316L stainless steel, alternating brushed-polished surfaces
Diameter: 42mm
Length: 48.5mm lug-to-lug
Height: 11mm excluding 2.5mm box crystal
Lug width: 22mm
Weight: 130g with strap
Crystal: Box sapphire glass with underside anti-reflective coating
Caseback: Solid stainless steel
Crown: Screw-down crown
Water resistance: 200m
Caliber: Seiko SII NH35 automatic movement
Dial: Matte black, matte blue, cream, black sunburst, blue sunburst, grey sunburst
Lume: markers filled with Swiss SuperLumiNova[emoji2400] vintage color
Hands: Steel filled with Swiss SuperLumiNova[emoji2400] vintage color
Strap: Non-tapered khaki canvas, length 125/75mm or 128/78mm
Accessories: Venturo travel pouch
Price: $299 USD
Availability: Ready to ship late February
Here’s a side profile shot I’ve seen. Hoping it’s not quite as clunky as it looks, because I really like the aesthetic and layered case.
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