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I've long griped about Timex diluting their history just to chase a buck (ahem, Todd Snyder and all the Timex x branding BS), but I just had to get this one.

I absolutely love the vintage diver looks, and I'm pleased it's a stainless case and a rotating bezel. Normally a push-pull crown would bother me, but for some reason, it doesn't on this.

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ManOnTime wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:49 am I've long griped about Timex diluting their history just to chase a buck (ahem, Todd Snyder and all the Timex x branding BS), but I just had to get this one.

I absolutely love the vintage diver looks, and I'm pleased it's a stainless case and a rotating bezel. Normally a push-pull crown would bother me, but for some reason, it doesn't on this.

15% code with email sign up worked on it as well.

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I'm a big Timex fan. Would love to hear some opinions/see pics when this arrives for you! Congrats!
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I've gone over a month without buying a new watch, which is good, but I'm reaching the place where I don't really want to part with anything I already have, which is a bit concerning as I don't want the collection to get out of hand lol.
Regardless, I got this for a pretty low price, and barring any expensive movement problems (which from the seller's timing accuracy test seems unlikely), I'm excited to get this one! Orient World Time, I believe 1980's vintage.

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Had to pick up one of these...

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watchpalooza wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:28 pm Had to pick up one of these...


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I think you'll like it!


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Since I ended up returning the Louis Erard, figure I needed another relatively unknown brand in my watch box.

So backing the Kickstarter for the Antone Tavan 1805 montre Jour/Nuit, aka Day/Night Watch. And leaning towards this colorway.


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TheJohnP wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:43 pm Since I ended up returning the Lois Erard, figure I needed another relatively unknown brand in my watch box.

So backing the Kickstarter for the Antone Tavan 1805 montre Jour/Nuit, aka Day/Night Watch. And leaning towards this colorway.


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First thoughts: huh, interesting... unusual, like that... that blue dial texture is really cool... what the heck is going on with that seconds hand? :lol:
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cortman wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:08 pm ... what the heck is going on with that seconds hand? :lol:
Not going to lie, that handset feels like something from a Kirkland's. But I'm still really digging the overall aesthetics.

And this will probably be the closest I'll get to a boutique/haute horlogerie piece considering my cheapskate budget parameters.
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Brought 3 watches in 2 days. :?

It'll be my first Rolex. Price was right so I pulled the trigger. The speedy will have to wait.
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Still waiting on confirmation from cward but got these two incoming as well.
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whoagorgeous wrote:Brought 3 watches in 2 days. :?

It'll be my first Rolex. Price was right so I pulled the trigger. The speedy will have to wait.
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Still waiting on confirmation from cward but got these two incoming as well.
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Congrats on the Rolex, that's awesome! Looking forward to seeing it. I hope my order goes through on Rakuten
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whoagorgeous wrote:Brought 3 watches in 2 days. :?

It'll be my first Rolex. Price was right so I pulled the trigger. The speedy will have to wait.
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Damn homie! Congratulations!!! Very excited for you and can't wait to see the pics when they arrive. The speedy will still be around and at a similar price. When you find a Rolex deal, you jump on it. You did the right thing IMO.

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whoagorgeous wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:20 am Brought 3 watches in 2 days. :?

It'll be my first Rolex. Price was right so I pulled the trigger. The speedy will have to wait.
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That's a stunner.

It's also essentially what I would go for if I could, except I'd probably do steel with a gold bezel/crown.
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TheJohnP wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:14 pm
cortman wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:08 pm ... what the heck is going on with that seconds hand? :lol:
Not going to lie, that handset feels like something from a Kirkland's. But I'm still really digging the overall aesthetics.

And this will probably be the closest I'll get to a boutique/haute horlogerie piece considering my cheapskate budget parameters.
It's really unique and different, and that's a real breath of fresh air in a hobby where everyone owns or wants to own the same 5 boring watches or homages thereof. I am excited to see you post some wrist shots.
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It's in.

Initial impression: Very good for the price paid. Bezel is 120 clicks and crisp with no real lash-back, finishing is definitely a step up from what Timex usually does (and they usually do a good job anyway), the strap is very soft and smells fantastic. The hands and markers are lumed as well. Movement hand-winds but does not hack. Crown is unsigned, and push-pull.

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whoagorgeous wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:20 am Brought 3 watches in 2 days. :?

It'll be my first Rolex. Price was right so I pulled the trigger. The speedy will have to wait.
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Whoa, Congrats on the Rolex! Can't wait to see real life pics. Enjoy!
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