Good to see this thread still running strong!
My latest obsession has been Sinn divers, specifically the U50
Bloomin lovely, very solid and made of U-Boat steel...
That Black Bay Pro is divine. I'd have it on the hybrid strap. Love it.
Nicko74 - nice, quiet partial to a Sinn.
There was one on TZ that was full of oil to withstand huge pressures. Not exactly a DIY battery change then.
Hi, I've had the Sinn UX (oil filled jobby). The battery life is 7-10 years, so service is not a big problem. It wore very well for a 5000m rated watch, 44mm diameter but only 13mm thick and sensible lug to lug. Sold coz Explorer...
Any experience of buying through Chrono24?
Anything to watch out for?
Are descriptions - mainly statements about condition - reliable?
Incoming comms from EB….
As production’s almost complete, we thought you’d appreciate an update: the Singletrack watches should be delivered to us next month, assuming all goes to plan.
We are still seeing delays in manufacturing and transportation so this might still move unfortunately but we’ll keep you updated with a firm delivery date as soon as we have one.
Below is a quick iPhone snap of the caseback just to give you an idea of how the caseback will look.
As soon as they’re delivered to us here, we’ll drop everything and start sending them out in order sequence, with earlier orders being delivered first. We’ve got some admin to do once they’re delivered but it should only take us a few days to deliver them all.
If you’ve moved house since you placed your order and haven’t already told us, please </u><u>let us know</u>.
As soon as your watch is packed and ready for despatch, you’ll get a confirmation email from our system and then an email from DPD once it enters their system so that you can track it along the way. DPD will provide you with an hour time slot so you know exactly when to expect delivery, and you can arrange re-delivery etc via the same email if you need to.
<u>The DPD tracking number will go live the morning after the confirmation email</u>, once the parcel has been collected and has been received at DPD’s hub.
If your watch is being delivered overseas, delivery will be via DHL who will also provide a tracking number as soon as the parcel enters their system.
Thanks again for your support and for making this Special Project such a success. We’ll be in touch again soon with a confirmed delivery date.
Best regards,
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jeff
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Looks like a nice update to the Casioak (finally)Tough solar, bluetooth and some readable colour combos.
https://www.t3.com/news/g-shock-ga-b2100-casioak-get-updated-with-bluetooth-and-90s-inspired-colours
Posted 1 week ago
I quite like the look of the new Casioaks - looks like they get a Japanese release mid May. As I'd really like a Moonswatch but figure I'll have got over it by the time they're actually available from Swatch online I might get a G Shock to cheer me up in the meantime 🙂
gaidong
Free Member
Hi, I’ve had the Sinn UX (oil filled jobby). The battery life is 7-10 years, so service is not a big problem. It wore very well for a 5000m rated watch, 44mm diameter but only 13mm thick and sensible lug to lug. Sold coz Explorer…
I only twigged recently about the oil filled aspect, it's fascinating. Sinn really don't mess about - just the necessary parts and tolerances for the job. The fact that they can get 500m WR with the U50 (11m thick, no particularly special parts; and 5,000(!)m for the UX but still have it reasonably wearable with 44m/ 13mm dimensions is really a joy to see. Also, just checking but they say the UX case is rated to 12,000m, it's just the movement is only rated to 5,000m. Wild!
I might get a G Shock to cheer me up in the meantime
I'm struggling to not buy a 5600/5610 on for no apparent reason. I know its a waste of money, and my self limiting watch box is full...
I might get a G Shock to cheer me up in the meantime
I might have to as well, destroyed my last G-Shock trying to change a battery through ham-fistedness and losing a little bit on a carpet the same colour as the little bit
I like the one in black with the little red hand
Has anyone received the Ukraine NATO strap yet? I had an email last week saying that it had been dispatched 1st class, but so far nothing.
Has anyone received the Ukraine NATO strap yet? I had an email last week saying that it had been dispatched 1st class, but so far nothing.
Not yet Andy, and I too was confused by an e-mail saying my order was complete, without it having shown up. So I e-mailed this morning and got a rapid reply saying there were 700 to pack and ship so they're not a slick as normal! Told me they actually went yesterday, so maybe today sometime, possibly tomorrow.
Arrived today!
I only twigged recently about the oil filled aspect, it’s fascinating.
Save yourself a few quid and go Casio
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?330958-The-Little-Watch-That-Could
Also arrived today
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Hmm, another speedy-alike with a difference:
Anyone seen these. Seiko based homages to various more expensive brands. I think I quite like the Nautilus.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/11thHourWatches
I've been looking at blue dial watches recently, namely the Tissot PRX.... which I can't decide if I actually like. I really like the waffle dial and the bracelet, not so sure about the case. I think it would look better on a larger wrist, which I don't have
Also spotted this Seiko with an incredible dial
Kryton57
Full Member
I might get a G Shock to cheer me up in the meantimeI’m struggling to not buy a 5600/5610 on for no apparent reason. I know its a waste of money, and my self limiting watch box is full…
Not *exactly* a waste of money - after all, it'll always be charged, ready to go and pretty bulletproof when you need it for a tough job! 😀
I've always liked the look of the Ti 5610 that looks to all intents and purposes like the original resin one, but it's a bit tougher to justify £1.5k for one...
kilo
Full Member
I only twigged recently about the oil filled aspect, it’s fascinating.Save yourself a few quid and go Casio
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?330958-The-Little-Watch-That-Could/blockquote >
Love it - extra virgin olive oil!!
Not sure @kato. A blue Nautilus is very tempting but I'm not normally a fan of homage watches. Will leave one in my basket for a few days and have a think.
Not *exactly* a waste of money – after all, it’ll always be charged, ready to go and pretty bulletproof when you need it for a tough job!
I'd be with you if I didn't already have...
Although I don't have a full digital in my collection. PSA on that btw at £224 of someone wants a GSteel.
@dmorts - here's my nice blue, (well blue-grey) Seiko, with the Ukraine NATO which arrived about quarter of an hour ago.
I should have ordered one of those. I am toying with selling the Vostock with 100% donation to Ukraine instead. I know its a political thing, but I am torn as I like the watch and is it any worse than owning a Laco etc....
I know what you mean Kryton. I'm not wearing mine at the moment, but think this time will pass and Russia's leadership will change, so they can just be put away for now and it'll be like getting a new collection in some years time.
Which means I have room in my rotation for a diver and lightweight beater... 🤔
And within minutes of me posting my G shock I got a launch email for this - look familiar?
I suspect it uses the same module as the GA 200 solar.
The battery has gone in my g shock and I have to say I’m in no rush to get it changed. It’s a beater I keep in Ireland for when doing outdoors tasks but I find it major style over substance - too many functions, too big and generally too much. I don’t really care about tide times tbh. I have an old dw290 which is by far the better watch.
Pre orders are now open on the G Shock site for the new GA-B2100 solar / bluetooth model if you've registered. I've ordered the black with the small red pointer, am excited!
I am toying with selling the Vostock with 100% donation to Ukraine instead. I know its a political thing, but I am torn as I like the watch and is it any worse than owning a Laco etc…
I have a couple of Vostocks and TBH they were already falling out of favour, I dunno about flogging them as that keeps them in circulation, or just ceasing to wear them full-stop.
I’ve ordered the black with the small red pointer, am excited!
Same!
jeff
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I’ve ordered the black with the small red pointer, am excited!Same!
Posted 21 hours ago
The yellow one has sold out of pre-order stock now, more coming in August. Still plenty left of the other colours, including the black if anyone else is interested. Shipping EO May according to the info on the website - New Casioak
Pre orders are now open on the G Shock site for the new GA-B2100 solar / bluetooth model if you’ve registered. I’ve ordered the black with the small red pointer, am excited!
I'm waiting for the metal version.
My non-solar/BT
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I’ve always liked the look of the Ti 5610 that looks to all intents and purposes like the original resin one, but it’s a bit tougher to justify £1.5k for one…
Jura have the GMW-B5000D-1ER for £315 (£450rrp)
I'm really not understanding the fuss about the Casio-oaks.... 🙁
I’m really not understanding the fuss about the Casio-oaks…. 🙁
I do like the look of them, but they don't really feel like a G - even my metal one is very light
Kryton57
Full Member
I’m really not understanding the fuss about the Casio-oaks…. 🙁Posted 1 hour ago
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No fuss from me - I just like the look of them. Mind you, according to my 15YO son I have NO taste 🙂 as I quite like the look of the MoonSwatch too. I fancy something plastic to go along side my nice stainless auto watch so this fits the bill especially as the MoonSwatch seems unavailable at the moment. Perfect at £130.
Why are they called Casio-aks? Because the Octagon face like a Audemars?
Hello. I'm 'working' on Crete at present, accompanied by the blue Pelagos. But I'm getting an itch... do any of you have experience with a Fifty Fathoms? I tried one on last year and the 45mm case fits, though it is a big 'un. What are they like to own though? I hear the service costs are ferocious. Cheers.
Blancpain, not experienced no. That's moving into high end stuff not the mass manufactured world of Omega roles etc so I'd expect higher service costs. Nice looking watches and the original driver I believe.
I had a Casioak but it didn’t stay long. Was a little underwhelmed. Didn’t feel like a G-Shock and I couldn’t read the negative lcd on it. I wouldn’t buy another.
Why are they called Casio-aks? Because the Octagon face like a Audemars?
Posted 12 hours ago
Basically yes, if you squint the GA2100 looks a a bit like a toddler's drawing of a royal Oak...
I still maintain there are better octagonal Casios though:
IMO of course...
I've just fitted one of Elliot Brown's new style NATO straps with the infinitely adjustable buckles to my Springfield GMT. It was something I'd been meaning to do since receiving the watch and discovering I'd ordered the all black version with a black strap and this week I finally got round to it.
It took a while because it's a £45 NATO to go on a $200 quartz beater which seemed a bit excessive but it's defintely worth the money. Not only is the strap itself very well made but the tan fabric matches the tan on the dial of the watch really well so it looks like an original option. It also makes the watch a lot less bulky, both visually because of the colour and physically because the material is quite thin and it only has one layer under the watch.
The only drawback is the initial fitting is quite complicated, it took me several goes to get it fitted properly but once you understand it, it all makes sense and then adjusting the strap to fit or to reduce or increase the amount of tail is really straightforward.
So if anyone fancies a NATO which is well made, low profile and which should last ages then they're definitely worth a look, however they're 22mm only AFAIK. That said I'd quite like them to do a modern release of the orginal Animal straps as well!
@neilnevill, yes, they beat the Sub by a few months in 1953. I think they patented the ratcheting unidirectional dive bezel, while Rolex had already nabbed the screw-down crown. Ergo, how was the Fifty Fathoms kept waterproof to, errrr, 50 fathoms (91m) pressure...
I'd be in it for the finishing though. I'm beginning to think I'm a bit old for my Pelagos; much as I gaze at it lovingly here in the Grecian sunshine (sometimes dangerously, while driving!). I'm happy to beat on my Pelagos a fair bit but a Blancpain would be a poser diver obviously!