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_kabal_ said:
Anyone got a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80?

Didnt know this thing existed until today, it's stunning for the price
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Don't have one but had a good look at WOS the other day. Dial on the auto is better with that AP style texture, but the sizing was a bit iffy for me with the large a bit too large and the small too effete. The movement is meant to be great and there was no rattle.

I'd say it's a brilliant buy but it's a smart piece of kit and requires smart dressing and appearance to go with it.
 
Jefferson D'Arcy said:
Don't have one but had a good look at WOS the other day. Dial on the auto is better with that AP style texture, but the sizing was a bit iffy for me with the large a bit too large and the small too effete. The movement is meant to be great and there was no rattle.

I'd say it's a brilliant buy but it's a smart piece of kit and requires smart dressing and appearance to go with it.
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What sizing are you refering to? as far as I know it's only 40mm?

I'll rock the blue one with jeans and white tshirt easily :cool:
 
_kabal_ said:
What sizing are you refering to? as far as I know it's only 40mm?

I'll rock the blue one with jeans and white tshirt easily :cool:
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There's a 35mm as well because the Datejust and Explorer tits cried on forums. It's not too bad because like most 'integrated bracelet sports watches' you end up with a long lug to lug length but still a tad too small for me.
 
Just got this BB Pro homage delivered to me.
My first “snow flake” hands watch.
For a chinese/aliexpress watch, they really do have great finishing (tbf, most of the "micro" brands are also chinese made)

This is obviously a “caller” GMT, while the Rolex is a “traveler”/true GMT, but I think they make a nice pair.

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_kabal_ said:
Just got this BB Pro homage delivered to me.
My first “snow flake” hands watch.
For a chinese/aliexpress watch, they really do have great finishing (tbf, most of the "micro" brands are also chinese made)

This is obviously a “caller” GMT, while the Rolex is a “traveler”/true GMT, but I think they make a nice pair.

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Dude! Nice explorer.
 
Nice one kabal.

I haven't handled a San Martin myself but from Jody's reviews, they seem to be top notch for the money you pay. I really like yours and I'm personally quite taken with their version of the old school Pepsi GMT. Thinking of getting one, just hope I won't be stabbed for it.

I think the caller versus real thing has been needlessly hyped by Hodonkee and the like. For most people caller is perfect and makes more sense in real world use.
 
Jefferson D'Arcy said:
Nice one kabal.

I haven't handled a San Martin myself but from Jody's reviews, they seem to be top notch for the money you pay. I really like yours and I'm personally quite taken with their version of the old school Pepsi GMT. Thinking of getting one, just hope I won't be stabbed for it.

I think the caller versus real thing has been needlessly hyped by Hodonkee and the like. For most people caller is perfect and makes more sense in real world use.
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That Pepsi that they have where they use sapphire bezel to “emulate” Bakelite looks flippen awesome

I am 100% going to buy the blue BB58 homage, which doesn’t have the “rivets” on the bracelet (which I hate) and also has ceramic bezel, so not a 100% “clone” - I’ll probably wait for 11/11, maybe

GMT is basically useless for me (I always take a dive watch on holiday), so I like that I now have both GMT movement types - we don’t buy watches to tell the time :P
 
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Jefferson D'Arcy said:
That's because divers rock. Current rotation:

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Edited to add: just Googled, and yes that's the one I meant - the bakelite style. I see there is also a ceramic style but I'm not into that.
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man the Pelagos is such a nice watch!! The new 39 is :chefs-kiss

The Seiko ain’t to shabby either
 
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Jefferson D'Arcy said:
That's because divers rock. Current rotation:

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Edited to add: just Googled, and yes that's the one I meant - the bakelite style. I see there is also a ceramic style but I'm not into that.
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Both of those are lovely - that tool watch aesthetic, but you gotta spill the beans on that Pelagos man. It's one of my grail watches. Wear it in good health.
 
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