Watches - another OCD problem
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When I was in Melbourne on Friday I dropped by the Cartier store and they had a number of their new pieces in stock. I got to try on the Ballon Bleu, which I actually rather liked. It has a very smooth case that feels like a pebble from a stream. I'm not sure if this is the new 40 mm or the 42 mm.
Some of their new models were on display. The Pasha Chronograph works better than the Santos Chronograph, which feels quite chunky. I didn't get to try it on.
There was also a Tank Asymétrique Skeleton that got me wondering whether I could take down the security guards…
I took a look in a multi-brand store across the street. There was the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Seventies in the new desert colour scheme. I didn't take a closer look (or a photo), but I reckon it will look a lot better on a dark brown strap. The sandy one it's supplied on isn't that attractive.
The IWC boutique still has the Big Pilot Big Date Mission Accomplished model in stock, which I do like. But it's the same price as the H Moser Pioneer Mega Cool, which is a more interesting piece. But I do like the bronze case.
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@Deuce Thats a classic right there. Love the simple make up of the OP. I managed to get a turquoise dial 31mm OP for my wife, trying to get a 41mm turquoise OP for myself but rare as…....
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I really like the look of the Ballon Bleu, super refined and beautiful. I’d like to own one someday along with the new solar powered Tank….
But that will have to wait because yesterday I finally got a grail of mine from way back. Cheers to my long gone friend Ed for turning me on to space exploration and this amazing watch. His was the second gen X33 (which the USA still uses), but somewhere I’m sure he’s super happy that I picked this one up.
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@Anesthetist
Your new Omega is a beaut.
Very well done, Sir
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@Anesthetist I do like your X-33. I think I prefer the black dial aesthetic over the original model.
Here is my cosmetically challenged X-33 work watch. Strap is from Erika Originals.
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Epic watch there, @Anesthetist
Congrats on pulling the triggerWhich G-Shock is that @Giles? Looks like the OG DW5600 styling?
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Daaammmmnnnn! I thought it looked different. Full metal G-Shocks are sick. How's the heft?
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I like that one quite a lot G. There was a blue anodized metal square that I wanted as a summer watch but I waited bc I wanted the Omega. Casio is making some seriously cool stuff.
@ddtrash I like your loved Gen1 and it looks perfect on that EO strap. I might just have to copy that look for mine!
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@goosehd Agree that dial is amazing how it transitions from emerald green to black depending on the sunlight. You have a classic there. The new Starbucks is not doing it for me, prefer the original Kermit to this current model.
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New SkyD and OP31 for her indoors.
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There is so much goodness in those pics, I cant even handle it [emoji2962][emoji2962][emoji2962]
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What size is the Sky-Dweller? It looks huge, but I'm sure that's just the photos.
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@Chris the SkyD comes in at 42mm. I find it very comfortable. I agree the pictures do make it look a bit large, it wears better than the pictures suggest. The picture of the SkyD with the OP31 does not help as the contrast in size is high. I should try and get some more proportioned photos of it,…........that or hit the gym
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42mm is a great size. I'm sure that it looks much more proportional in real life- no Popeye workouts required.
I really like the way the GMT function works on that one, too.
