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Kadafi39

2058 posts since 30/10/09

10 Dec 2021 15:34

Centurionone wrote: Thank you, that was exactly my thoughts when this became available.. titanium is a joy to wear… Putting on a gold watch after this would feel very odd indeed.

Sometimes I'll leave a gym beater on for a day or two by accident and then when I go back to a proper watch I love the feeling of having something substantial on my wrist, sort of reminds me that I am wearing something a bit special.

NickMSM

420 posts since 21/8/13

10 Dec 2021 16:33

Agree, I really like titanium - have a ROO 44mm, big old lump but feels like a stainless Sub weight wise.

deuce

14089 posts since 21/1/08

10 Dec 2021 16:58

Nice to hear this positivity about titanium, my next purchase is going to be titanium and wasn’t sure if the lightness was going to be an issue / make it feel cheap

youngkamio
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62 posts since 27/6/14

10 Dec 2021 18:05

smith wrote:

generic_guy wrote: Troyboy, eBay do £1 final fees fairly often and they are authenticating watches for free atm. Maybe ask seller to list?

I wouldn't trust Ebays authentication process especially if the watch is on the pricey side. If you can meet up with the private seller at an AD or watch repair shop to have them take the back off it and show it's real first that would be a much safer process.

You could also request that the seller gets a free quote for a service for it because they won't issue one for a moody. No service quote or no original paperwork would set off alarm bells to me.

Sold a Breitling recently via ebay and the authentication process made things really easy to deal with and no chance of anyone conning you. As a buyer I think it offers great reassurance.

Also a 'AD' won't just whip the back off unless you are on first name terms. I wanted to authenticate a Rolex datejust the missus had bought and my local AD said sure they could ship it off to their watchmaker for £200+ and 4 week (and if it were fake you won't see it again). They wouldn't even take the bracelet off to look for any markings on the case.

smith

11563 posts since 5/5/04

posted 10 Dec 2021 18:49, edited 10 Dec 2021 18:49

I had my local Rolex AD take the back off a watch right infront of me that I wanted to authenticate and he did this after I said I was looking to sell it to finance another watch purchase. Been able to send a Rolex watch off to their repair centre for free before for a no charge service quotation albeit that was over 2 years ago so not sure on that working today.

Of course every watch sale on eBay is different but I've read a fair few complaints and horror stories about eBay watch authentication process. Wouldn't touch it myself. Happy it worked for you though!

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/my-experience-with-the-ebay-authenticity-guarantee.5243635/

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-watch-kind-of-and-ebay-authenticity-guarantee-warning.5303161/

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=761479

Centurionone
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1681 posts since 30/3/11

10 Dec 2021 19:22

deuce wrote: Nice to hear this positivity about titanium, my next purchase is going to be titanium and wasn’t sure if the lightness was going to be an issue / make it feel cheap

Go for it, it's very refreshing from the bulk

discobobulated
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1107 posts since 21/4/10

11 Dec 2021 18:18

Thinking this may be my next watch.

saltz33

493 posts since 1/10/12

11 Dec 2021 18:21

love that Disco… really nice

eazypz

3471 posts since 16/4/10

11 Dec 2021 22:38

I feel like the case/lugs don’t flow/taper into the strap clean enough, making it look like a bulk on the wrist with a thin strap IMO.

Any reason why you’re not going for the circular case? Bar this being an anniversary re-issue.

discobobulated
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1107 posts since 21/4/10

12 Dec 2021 07:49

Because I tried it on and it looks fantastic. Size is perfect and looks great on other straps but can't get on with the ladder bracket.

eazypz

3471 posts since 16/4/10

12 Dec 2021 10:14

Ah fair dos, I wouldn’t have the wrist size to pull off that kind of case.
Awesome watch none the less

smith

11563 posts since 5/5/04

posted 14 Dec 2021 11:56, edited 14 Dec 2021 11:56

It's 37mm. Probably the best looking square-faced chrono for slender wrists.

Every watch enthusiast should have a square faced watch in their collection to mix it up a bit. I love it.

Kadafi39

2058 posts since 30/10/09

14 Dec 2021 13:00

I like the look of that disco, I wanted to love the el primero and the defy skeleton etc as it was imo one of the few attainable skeleton watches from a respected swiss manufacturer.

I tried on so many different models on different occasions to convince myself I liked it, sadly it just didn't feel like I had something special on my wrist.

saltz33

493 posts since 1/10/12

16 Dec 2021 09:17

I love what GS have done with the dial on this.

Bombay_Bad_Boy
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78 posts since 21/3/12

19 Dec 2021 19:43

Sorry for the very newbie question.
Is is still worthwhile buying watches from abroad/airports?

Centurionone
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1681 posts since 30/3/11

19 Dec 2021 22:22

Bombay_Bad_Boy wrote: Sorry for the very newbie question.
Is is still worthwhile buying watches from abroad/airports?

Not UK airports as their prices are same as on the high street. Abroad definitely because not only the euro pricing is cheaper , you will also get the VAT back between %12-17

Centurionone
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1681 posts since 30/3/11

19 Dec 2021 22:24

saltz33 wrote: I love what GS have done with the dial on this.

Yes, the "white birch" , apparently SLGH005 was inspired by the white birch trees that grow on the alpine slopes near Grand Seiko’s Shizukuishi factory.

saltz33

493 posts since 1/10/12

20 Dec 2021 09:28

Defintely think they produce some amazing dials.

TROYBOY

987 posts since 28/2/12

posted 20 Dec 2021 14:08, edited 20 Dec 2021 14:08

finally bought the omega great white seamaster gmt last week after deliberating for over a year. Love it and the dial is hypnotic with the waves

Kadafi39

2058 posts since 30/10/09

20 Dec 2021 14:15

Congrats mate, lovely watch.

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