The Watch Thread - Part 8

[DXMachina]

The Steinhart OT500 poison is getting darn strong in this thread. Even for someone who doesn't really like divers, I can appreciate the appeal of the OT500.

Dat lume shot. Swee!!!

 

[greatpoke]

dont like that leh. the OT500 poison seeping into my veins already.

 

[DXMachina]

dont like that leh. the OT500 poison seeping into my veins already.

My veins kena a bit liao. Starting to turn a bit blue like the OT500's lume.

 

[xuan87]

My veins kena a bit liao. Starting to turn a bit blue like the OT500's lume.

You look more, your skin will start to turn gunmetal grey like the titanium on the OT500

 

[Henabi]

The Steinhart OT500 poison is getting darn strong in this thread. Even for someone who doesn't really like divers, I can appreciate the appeal of the OT500.

Dat lume shot. Swee!!!

same as well DXMachina... I'm not a fan of diver watches but OT 500... that overly Saxy blue lume... OMG!!!

and that sky blue seconds hand... #laonaoalready

Oh yeah... did I mention that the movt is soprod A10-2?! plus, Steinhart FINALLY ALIGN their crown!!!

When its completely screwed in... its upright!

 

[greatpoke]

our interest group for OT500 still available bo to get better price?
I probably can commit by this week if I wanna get.

 

[xuan87]

same as well DXMachina... I'm not a fan of diver watches but OT 500... that overly Saxy blue lume... OMG!!!

and that sky blue seconds hand... #laonaoalready

Oh yeah... did I mention that the movt is soprod A10-2?! plus, Steinhart FINALLY ALIGN their crown!!!

When its completely screwed in... its upright!

Every element of the OT500 is just.... right for me.

Use of titanium to make the watch tough but light: Check

Matte surface in a darker shade to stand out: Check

Ceramic bezel: Check

Dark grey matte dial with sandpaper texture: Check

Light blue lume with same light blue trims: Check

Pencil hands: Check

Soprod A10-2 movement with see through window: Check

Best of all, price is within my reach despite all the extravagant options I've listed above and not usually seen at this price levels.

 

[DXMachina]

You guys damn jialat sia..at this rate, really gotta OT gao gao to afford the OT500 and the other watches that are poisoning me.

 

[DXMachina]

Every element of the OT500 is just.... right for me.

Use of titanium to make the watch tough but light: Check

Matte surface in a darker shade to stand out: Check

Ceramic bezel: Check

Dark grey matte dial with sandpaper texture: Check

Light blue lume with same light blue trims: Check

Pencil hands: Check

Soprod A10-2 movement with see through window: Check

Best of all, price is within my reach despite all the extravagant options I've listed above and not usually seen at this price levels.

Actually another element IMO - The blue accents of the OT500 really appeals to me. In my own interpretation, the OT500 represents a harmony of man-made tech (finely-crafted titanium diver watch) and the world's most dominant natural element, water. OT500 - Truly an element of the ocean/sea.

Of course, need to re-iterate again, DAT LUME (that fits so perfectly with the blue accents)!

 

[Henabi]

our interest group for OT500 still available bo to get better price?
I probably can commit by this week if I wanna get.

there are two ways to go about it...

do a MO and buy directly from Steinhart website...

or wait for it to land in singapore end of oct... see liao... feel liao.. morest gao gao liao...

then we do a MO, buy from Gnomon and get a good price

 

[greatpoke]

there are two ways to go about it...

do a MO and buy directly from Steinhart website...

or wait for it to land in singapore end of oct... see liao... feel liao.. morest gao gao liao...

then we do a MO, buy from Gnomon and get a good price

either is fine with me. by this week, i try to commit to the group

 

[crashed]

If only OT500 came with GMT function..

But who knows, if the price is good + the actual watch is gorgeous, I might be on board as well

 

[xuan87]

Actually another element IMO - The blue accents of the OT500 really appeals to me. In my own interpretation, the OT500 represents a harmony of man-made tech (finely-crafted titanium diver watch) and the world's most dominant natural element, water. OT500 - Truly an element of the ocean/sea.

Of course, need to re-iterate again, DAT LUME (that fits so perfectly with the blue accents)!

The highlighting of the word "Titanium" in light blue is a very subtle touch too! It's the accumulation of small details like this that made the OT500 so gorgeous.

Think can ask mod to change this thread title to OT500 Fanboi thread haha!

 

[Henabi]

according to hwaa... gnomon just need $50 deposit to order the watches...

so, if everyone ok with the watches after seeing it physically, we can come together and MO with gnomon ^.^

 

[bencheongcm]

Bro bencheongcm, are you referring to the Citizen Grand Touring Sport Blue Dial?

http://www.citizenwatch.com/eco-sig/watches/watch-detail/?model=NB1031-53L

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-us/blog/citizen-signature-collection-grand-touring-sport/

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/citizen-signature-grand-touring-sport-watch-hands/

https://azfinetime.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/citizen-signature-grand-touring-sport-nb1031-53l/

http://www.watchtime.com/blog/dive-watch-wednesday-hands-on-with-the-citizen-grand-touring-sport/

http://timeneeds.com/citizen-nb1031-53l-signature-grand-touring-sport-watch-review/

THANK YOU SO MUCH

 

[randomgreen]

according to hwaa... gnomon just need $50 deposit to order the watches...

so, if everyone ok with the watches after seeing it physically, we can come together and MO with gnomon ^.^

henabi dai gor jin satki.

just bought O1B now wan hoot OT500 alr

*chants: BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY

 

[fabiaN__]

i had the honour to physically hold rolex sub, rolex gmt, rolex exp II, exp I, rolex SD, rolex DSSD and compare them side by side...

SD and DSSD... too big for me. too thick as well. feels uncomfortable around my wrist.
Sub... the bubble back feels uncomfortable resting on my wrist.
exp II... a little too casual for me, because I am working in office environment and the natural of my role requires me to be in suit sometimes...

therefore, its down to exp I and GMT... both feels extremely comfortable on my wrist and suits the nature of my job scope...

will I hoot one??? well, my financial position currently allows me to indulge in a few entry-level luxury watch pieces but my family's condition states otherwise...

and like all in a day commented... its more important to indulge responsibly

I'm torn between SD4000, Submariner Date and GMT2c. Haha.

SD4000 - w/o cyclops (which fiancée prefers), tapered lugs.

Submariner Date - Iconic watch but lugs are a little too squarish.

GMT2c - Dressy due to PCL.. But it's also a scratch magnet. Tapered lugs too.

Daytona... Not that level yet.

But yes, I agree that we have to indulge responsibly... With the upcoming commitments, one can't spend as and how he wishes to at times...

 

[slow_mo]

Seems like an OT500 fever is brewing...
Chanting: Cannot buy watch anymore...

Here's an affordable watch!! TGIW!!!

 

[Henabi]

HOLIDAY!!!!!!

 

[Henabi]

henabi dai gor jin satki.

just bought O1B now wan hoot OT500 alr

*chants: BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY

No no no.... me no dai gor... me xiaodi only...
Later pwille, thai rak thai, iceflight, Yatto, jase07, patryn33, donten, slow mo, palladium, all in a day, GX, cbs, hwaa, Tt01 etc all come after me
*go and hide*