The Watch Thread - Part 5

[taeception]

If the 007 is already so bright, can't imagine the monster..

 

[a562140]

Looks great. How many of these microbrands do you have? All divers? How about pilots? Any racers? Dress watches?

a few divers and racers, not many dress and pilots.


we're really luck to have lots of fantastic microbrand divers out there in the last 3-4 years. IMO puts the big guys to shame. Brass, Titanium cases, ceramic bezels with the best lume...1000m/3000m tested etc.

I'd like to think I'm supporting microbrands to give "the little guys" a well deserved boost; and keeps the big guys on their toes.

 

[rachdanon]

forecast rain: putting on my divers this week!

this one is the Maranez Racha, another quality microbrand that can challenge the big boys in looks and tech specs.

Model: Maranez Racha
Movement: Miyota 9015 automatic
Case diameter: 44mm excluding the crown - lug to lug 53mm - height 15.5mm - weight on leather strap 160g
Case material: Brushed stainless steel
2 interchangeable bezels: One black sapphire inlay and one stainless steel with raised markers
Crown: Screw down crown 8mm
Crystal: Sapphire (double domed), inner AR coating
Dial: Black ceramic coated, indices with Super Luminova C3
Water-resistance: 1000m/3300ft
Strap: 24mm leather and 24mm diver strap. Mesh bracelet as option available.
Buckle: Brushed stainless steel

attention to details! sexy lady diver etched on the buckle

Sapphire inlay bezel! Is that in any other watch? 1st time hearing it.

 

[a562140]

If the 007 is already so bright, can't imagine the monster..

this may help if you are after brighter lume

 

[a562140]

Sapphire inlay bezel! Is that in any other watch? 1st time hearing it.

its actually quite readily available on the microbrands, often but not limited to divers. e.g.
http://www.deepbluewatches.com/dattrswausab1.html
http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/pro...er-paradive-sapphire-dive-type1-non-date.html
http://www.armidawatches.com/a7-brass.php
and the crepas i posted earlier

a pity really that the omega or rolex don't use it at all to lower their cost, opting for the more expensive but equally hardy ceramic. it is really quite stunning as in this Maranez design proves. even better in the flesh IMHO

 

[irelkZ]

Hi all bros,
I thought of ordering the 57 mod from yoko but may I know how long does the mod reach you from Hong Kong?

Anyone experience?

 

[cichlid]

If the 007 is already so bright, can't imagine the monster..

I find that my 007 dial no match for my monster even when the former is brand new and the monster 10 year old already.

 

[rachdanon]

its actually quite readily available on the microbrands, often but not limited to divers. e.g.
Daynight T-100 Tritium Swiss Auto Sapphire Bezel Black Dial - Daynight T-100 Swiss Eta Automatic 47mm 63 Tubes Sapphire Bezel
Paradive Dive Sapphire Bezel - Paradive - Professional Series
ARMIDA WATCHES
and the crepas i posted earlier

a pity really that the omega or rolex don't use it at all to lower their cost, opting for the more expensive but equally hardy ceramic. it is really quite stunning as in this Maranez design proves. even better in the flesh IMHO

Nice my many times more expensive Tag Carrera only has a cheap aluminum bezel with don't know what coating that prevents the bezel from wearing off...till today don't know what material it is.

 

[S1rius]

OMG! that looks like a 351...

thats on my next to buy list....

Yup, its a 351.

 

[pwillie]

Bored out of my mind in jkt...

 

[Vanilla Way]

Pretty toned down shades of grey with a hint of yellow. How it looks in normal setting:


To crank up the cool factor, dim the environment and hit it with any light source (using my flash). This lunarlon has reflective overlays and the shoe is actually hydro repelling- fantastic for night runs. How it looks now:

 

[sKeLeToN]

Went with my pal with Bencoolen yesterday to look for a low budget automatic...came across this beauty...!

Any owners here?

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Sleep time

 

[Wryer]

Small hoot!

Please don't expose me from the sunnies

Can I find out where can I get this? Thanks! :d

 

[aerolord]

Can I find out where can I get this? Thanks! :d

I got it at HarbourFront Centre, near the customer service counter . Was going at quite a attractive price for me not to get one.

Large one (the one I bought), $25, selling at $15
Small one (About half the size, square shape), $15, selling at $10

OT: Saw an OL wearing Black Gold Sub , now I know what everyone says about ladies wearing men watch.

 

[Wryer]

I got it at HarbourFront Centre, near the customer service counter . Was going at quite a attractive price for me not to get one.

Large one (the one I bought), $25, selling at $15
Small one (About half the size, square shape), $15, selling at $10

OT: Saw an OL wearing Black Gold Sub , now I know what everyone says about ladies wearing men watch.

Thanks for your reply! It's a little outta the way for me. need to find a resting space for my Pelagos and little siblings.

 

[tigerwoods]

my hoot

 

[aerolord]

my hoot

looks interesting

is this a quartz?

 

[coern]

Nice my many times more expensive Tag Carrera only has a cheap aluminum bezel with don't know what coating that prevents the bezel from wearing off...till today don't know what material it is.

For many years that was the same material that rolex used on their subs... that is part of the "attraction" for vintage subs, the faded aluminium bezels.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Went with my pal with Bencoolen yesterday to look for a low budget automatic...came across this beauty...!

Any owners here?

I've seen some watch shop with these. Their designs are quite vintage