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post #226 of 21144

6/1/07 at 6:51am

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Originally Posted by gdl203

I used to have a Grande Date but it didn't feel right on the wrist - the case is too thick IMO, the proportions are not as good as the Grande Taille case.

Almost tasteful, compared to the "˜Squadra':

It's a hideous monster.

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post #227 of 21144

6/1/07 at 6:59am

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It's the Frankenstein of the Reverso family.

post #228 of 21144

6/1/07 at 9:21am

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Originally Posted by drljva

In your Grande Taille pic, is that the original strap, or it is an aftermarket strap? Also, do you ever experiment with different colors?

This pic is rather old. I actually took it off the black (OEM) strap and it has been on a medium brown alligator since then. Havent much experimented as I think it is a perfect complement to the case and dial colors

post #229 of 21144

6/1/07 at 9:23am

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Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Almost tasteful, compared to the "˜Squadra':

It's a hideous monster.

I agree with that. The Reverso family is going in the wrong direction IMO. I like what JLC is doing with some of the new sport models (e.g. Amvox and Amvox 2), but not with these new Reverso...

post #230 of 21144

6/1/07 at 1:42pm

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I like patterns on my watches as well as my clothes.

post #231 of 21144

6/1/07 at 1:50pm

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Originally Posted by gefinzi

I like patterns on my watches.

I like pictures on my watches.

post #232 of 21144

6/4/07 at 12:13pm

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I was wearing this humble watch this weekend. It's a Hamilton Khaki Officer LE (handwind). The lack of AR coating sucks but it's a fun watch

post #233 of 21144

6/4/07 at 12:35pm

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Originally Posted by zjpj83

Too big. But then I hate today's modern case-size trend.

Indeed.

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6/4/07 at 12:47pm

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Originally Posted by Tomasso

I like pictures on my watches.

Watch porn indeed

post #235 of 21144

6/4/07 at 12:48pm

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Originally Posted by Nantucket Red

Indeed.

You think the IWC Portuguese Chrono is too big? I'm surprised. I think it's a classic. Face looks large because of the very thin bezel but is really not that big on the wrist (40.5mm?)

post #236 of 21144

6/4/07 at 2:25pm