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JonMad wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:36 am

mik wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:10 pm Someone selling a purchased-new-Dec22 Grand Seiko SBGE257 for £3200 on the Chris Ward forum. Seems like a chunky saving.

A mate is interested, do you have a link? (or he can go looking)

Link below, but I am not sure you will be able to view it? The forum lock access to the sales area for anyone with < 50 posts. If you DM me your mates email/phone I can DM the seller on that forum( ?).

https://www.christopherwardforum.com/ot ... 60463.html

thanks, he's just doing some man maths

Lend him your timculator.

mik wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:13 am

JonMad wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:36 am

mik wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:10 pm Someone selling a purchased-new-Dec22 Grand Seiko SBGE257 for £3200 on the Chris Ward forum. Seems like a chunky saving.

A mate is interested, do you have a link? (or he can go looking)

Link below, but I am not sure you will be able to view it? The forum lock access to the sales area for anyone with < 50 posts. If you DM me your mates email/phone I can DM the seller on that forum( ?).

https://www.christopherwardforum.com/ot ... 60463.html

He's going to pass, thanks Mik. 'If I liked the watch more generally I would be tempted [to try and flip] but having just bought the Longines last month I can’t justify the cost.'

@JonMad Gotcha. Out of interest - can you open the link I posted?

nope, need to be registered, which I'm not.

Jobbo wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:22 pm Another day of shifting stuff around and I’ve not caused any damage. Actually liking the Moonswatch more as I wear it longer; it looks good, is light and comfy. Happy with it.

What's the bezel size on them? I hadn't heard of them before but I think my partner would like the Uranus one if I can find one.

ZedLeg wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:21 pm

Jobbo wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:22 pm Another day of shifting stuff around and I’ve not caused any damage. Actually liking the Moonswatch more as I wear it longer; it looks good, is light and comfy. Happy with it.

What's the bezel size on them? I hadn't heard of them before but I think my partner would like the Uranus one if I can find one.

The Moonswatch is 42mm case diameter; the bezel is slightly inset so a little smaller. It's not a tiny watch by any means.

Anyone come across Marloe Watch Company?
https://www.marloewatchcompany.com

Found them by accident and like look of the products. Just wondered if anyone has one or any experience?

My black edition Seiko arrived yesterday. I don't normally wear a watch on a bracelet but it's actually comfortable, though makes the watch noticeably heavier than all of my existing watches on leather/NATO.

Really rather nice; I've had Seiko chronographs before where it's really hard to tell the time at a glance but the colour of lume on the hands and hour markers really makes the basic function of telling the time come to the fore - so often missed (and not noticed by me until I try wearing them for a few days and always have to pause or double-take to check the time).

It'sa good size, about 39mm diameter, and feels thick but not unduly so. It definitely satisfies my desire for a Blaken too, and since Blakens are just modded watches it doesn't make me feel like I've bought a homage or copy.



Will doubtless be on leather before long, though...

Jobbo wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:58 pm

ZedLeg wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:21 pm

Jobbo wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:22 pm Another day of shifting stuff around and I’ve not caused any damage. Actually liking the Moonswatch more as I wear it longer; it looks good, is light and comfy. Happy with it.

What's the bezel size on them? I hadn't heard of them before but I think my partner would like the Uranus one if I can find one.

The Moonswatch is 42mm case diameter; the bezel is slightly inset so a little smaller. It's not a tiny watch by any means.

Thanks, yeah that’s probably a bit big.

That Seiko definitely has a Bamford look to it doesn't it?

(A good thing BTW)

Just tell everyone it's a Seiko x Bamford special and sell it for £1000s

I wasn't aware of Bamford but he seems to charge a fair bit less than Blaken for a similar thing It also reminds me of the Astrons that I loved about 10 years ago, but is a much more wearable size.

Seiko seem to be getting in on Bamford's act anyway with their Black Series: https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/spec ... k%20Series

"Night diving is a great way to enjoy a completely different experience of the sea from that of diving in the daytime. Many divers are fascinated by the mysterious world of the ocean at night, making this recreational activity popular around the world. Today, four special watches that evoke the underwater world at night join The Black Series. The black case expresses the darkness and silence of the night ocean, and the orange color is inspired by the lights that illuminate it. "

What a load of shit. Surely that's enough to put you off. What they meant was:

"It's a nice looking watch, do you like it?"

@Jobbo I like that.

Jobbo wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:41 pm I wasn't aware of Bamford but he seems to charge a fair bit less than Blaken for a similar thing It also reminds me of the Astrons that I loved about 10 years ago, but is a much more wearable size.

Seiko seem to be getting in on Bamford's act anyway with their Black Series: https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/spec ... k%20Series

I really wanted one of the Bamford G-Shock "squares" but they sold out really quickly and cost too much on the grey market now

Not sure if anyone watches The Apprentice, but I always end up trying to spot what watch Alan Sugar is wearing each week

Generally seems to be a Rolex of some ilk

It's a fun diversion...

@Jobbo I know you like your Alpinist, and you like black watches...

Have you seen the new Black Series Alpinist that's just been announced?

Jobbo wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:41 pm I wasn't aware of Bamford but he seems to charge a fair bit less than Blaken for a similar thing It also reminds me of the Astrons that I loved about 10 years ago, but is a much more wearable size.

Seiko seem to be getting in on Bamford's act anyway with their Black Series: https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/spec ... k%20Series

Very nice! Any word on likely price for those yet?

Ascender wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:57 pm

Jobbo wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:41 pm I wasn't aware of Bamford but he seems to charge a fair bit less than Blaken for a similar thing It also reminds me of the Astrons that I loved about 10 years ago, but is a much more wearable size.

Seiko seem to be getting in on Bamford's act anyway with their Black Series: https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/spec ... k%20Series

Very nice! Any word on likely price for those yet?

starts from £1080 I believe
https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/prod ... x/SPB253J1