The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 927

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Originally Posted by in stitches 


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WELL??
this is awesome.
excellent idea!

 

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Thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by Yo-han 

Picked up another 1680 yesterday. Very happy with the state of this one.
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Very nice, Congrats.

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Originally Posted by P. Bateman 

Posted in the poor man's thread as well: I dress casually for work and find it difficult to work this watch into my daily wear with the gold bracelet. I'm looking to switch to leather and was wondering if anyone had a suggestion. I'm curious about a NATO strap but think the watch may be too dressy and gold for that to work. Thanks.
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 Nice vintage Omega.  Based on the design, I think a NATO strap would look took clunky and casual with this watch.  I'd definitely opt for some type of leather strap if the gold bracelet is reducing how frequently you are able to wear the watch.  Some of the best strap makers are Camille Fournet and ABP.  Two of my friends recently custom ordered straps from ABP and they were really happy with the results, but they were expensive.  If you are looking for some reasonable straps that are less costly maybe consider Hirsch or Hadley Roma (I don't hae any experience with those, so I can't say much regarding quality or construction).  Good luck.

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Originally Posted by tomee 

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 The reflection in that photo is really cool .  Nice watch too!

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Originally Posted by xMaximex 

Hope you enjoy this watch! This is my next watch purchase. Simple & perfect!

I do thank you.

It maybe simple, but the details and finishing on this watch is amazing.

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Originally Posted by TheWraith 


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Nothing wrong with a nice blue lume.

Do you drive a Scion or Evo? Just asking.

If you really want to belabor the point, check out any a/c cockpit and see what color the gauges are backlit.

In any case blue lume just tops off the horrible styling of today's Rolex. Almost every high end watch marque has been coming out with tribute styles, some better than others, and Rolex' response was to turn their entire line into a horror show. Everything has to be bigger and have more word salad on the dial. More power to you if you like that sort of thing.