CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Sept 15, 2018 17:37:16 GMT -6
Correct! I had forgotten it. And it should be on the damn case back!!! While the sapphire back doesn’t bother me one bit, I have to agree with your assessment of the original case back being one of the best in the business. I’d rather have that myself, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. Only the hands lol. And I really wish it had the jumping hour hand because that on rubber would be a perfect travel watch for me.
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 15, 2018 17:51:12 GMT -6
It makes them thicker and I’m a huge fan of the hippocampus too. So iconic! To me the hippocampus is on par with the cyclops for Rolex as far as brand history.
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Post by carl on Sept 15, 2018 17:51:16 GMT -6
Correct! I had forgotten it. And it should be on the damn case back!!! While the sapphire back doesn’t bother me one bit, I have to agree with your assessment of the original case back being one of the best in the business. I’d rather have that myself, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. Only the hands lol. And I really wish it had the jumping hour hand because that on rubber would be a perfect travel watch for me. I thought that myself. I would far rather have the jumping hour hand than a quickset date. I wonder how much bigger, though, the watch case would have to be to accommodate the 8900 movement? I have to thank Panerai for making me totally comfortable with larger watches, so even a bit larger size would be OK. Personally, I like the skeleton hands, only solid sword hands would be perfect.
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 15, 2018 17:55:19 GMT -6
So solid sword hands, solid case back with the hippocampus, withe a regular rubber strap or oyster bracelets do no He valve and we have a WWF LE!
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Post by carl on Sept 15, 2018 21:09:18 GMT -6
So solid sword hands, solid case back with the hippocampus, withe a regular rubber strap or oyster bracelets do no He valve and we have a WWF LE! Count me in! Although, I don't think that HE valve will ever go!
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Post by carl on Sept 17, 2018 20:21:58 GMT -6
Well, I went down to the Vancouver Boutique today, to take a look at some of these models. Although I had seen a few of them a couple months ago, they didn't really get any in the configuration I was interested in: as mundane as it may sound, my main interest is in the black dial model, with the stainless steel bracelet. I would never buy a Seamaster 300M without that bracelet. It is one of the elements of this watch I have always liked the best. While I am disappointed about the see-through caseback sans Hippocampus, the one comment I made that I will take back after seeing this watch, is that it would NOT be a deal breaker for me. The strangest thing about trying on this watch, was how non-excited it was for me (in a good way), as Omega has managed to keep this watch IMO very true to it's origins, despite all of the wonderful updates. I felt almost like I had on my 36.25mm from about 10 years ago. Even though it is now larger, the 42mm is perfect size, and even felt a bit smaller to me. The matching of bezel and dial, both in ceramic gives the watch an outstanding presence. And I really like how the date is now at 6 o'clock. And the new clasp with adjustable buckle is a great touch. I want to wait for 2019, to see if they will do this one in a James Bond LE, or if they will use an Aqua Terra. Who knows? Anyway, lots of time to get the regular black dial model, as it's not a LE. Here are a few wrist shots I took. Only of the black dial model, I'm afraid. I'm sure you guys have already seen countless photos anyway: Just a couple of notes: I would agree about better to have the solid sword hands instead of the skeleton ones. As somebody already commented, you can't read the date through the hour hand anyway. And I just think that for a dive watch, the crown is a bit skimpy, and too smooth at the edges. I do have fairly large fingers, but I can't imagine a diver with gloves on operating the crown. I will never be diving with it if I do own one, but I have to say I find it awkward to screw the crown in. I tried it a few times, but it didn't get any better. This crown thing really is a big deal with me, and for that reason alone, if I do get another diver, might consider a Rolex. (I know those are fightin' words, but that is how I feel). Cheers, Carl
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CHIP
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Name: Chip
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Post by CHIP on Sept 17, 2018 23:37:11 GMT -6
carl, I fully agree with your crown comment. It’s always been too small for the watch.
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 18, 2018 6:11:26 GMT -6
carl, I fully agree with your crown comment. It’s always been too small for the watch. Maybe that’s why they have two of them???
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Post by carl on Sept 18, 2018 8:42:18 GMT -6
carl , I fully agree with your crown comment. It’s always been too small for the watch. Maybe that’s why they have two of them??? Now, there's a good point, made by a true WIS!!
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Post by carl on Sept 18, 2018 8:48:04 GMT -6
carl , I fully agree with your crown comment. It’s always been too small for the watch. One of the watches I seems to always miss out on, Chip, is a Rolex diver. For me, it would be either a 114060 or SD43. Not quite yet, though. If Rolex does something with the Sub, like the new movement and/or modified case/lugs in 2019, I would hate to miss out on that. If I went for the Seamaster, the crown thing would always bug me. Funny thing, though. I'm not a diver, never will be, yet almost the main reason for me to get a Rolex diver, is the crown mechanism! At least I have managed to get past the case back issue on the Seamaster .
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 18, 2018 17:48:43 GMT -6
I want to wait for 2019, to see if they will do this one in a James Bond LE, or if they will use an Aqua Terra. Who knows? Anyway, lots of time to get the regular black dial model, as it's not a LE. Cheers, Carl Looks like the James Bond will be a blue bezel with a grey dial and blue hands.
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 18, 2018 17:50:02 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Sept 18, 2018 18:01:15 GMT -6
I want to wait for 2019, to see if they will do this one in a James Bond LE, or if they will use an Aqua Terra. Who knows? Anyway, lots of time to get the regular black dial model, as it's not a LE. Cheers, Carl Looks like the James Bond will be a blue bezel with a grey dial and blue hands. Great pic! Definitely not the Seamaster 300M that is my favorite! Anyway, I don't think the model will be in my future. Apart from the case back putting me off, the crown is too small. Two strikes against it isn't a good sign. Anyway, I am sure the new Seamaster 300M will be a great success, even without my ownership!
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