OT: Watch suggestions <$1k (Sinn 556i) - Page 37

scrubadub · #**541** 01-05-2016, 12:35 AM

Been looking at the Martenero Founder and Ascent a lot the past few days.

559Rando · #**542** 01-05-2016, 11:07 PM

JR59, what do you think of the late model Mido Multifort? The 38mm checks all the boxes for me!

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hmai18 · #**543** 01-06-2016, 12:07 AM

You can get a modded Seiko 5 that resembles a 556I for less than $200, which is what I had for a few years.

Otherwise, I'd consider the Stowa to be the best looking pilot's watch for around that price point.

jr59 · #**544** 01-06-2016, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 559Rando

JR59, what do you think of the late model Mido Multifort? The 38mm checks all the boxes for me!

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I like them. Under rated watch brand, not really market here in the US all that well.

djg · #**545** 01-07-2016, 07:15 PM

I don't know if I'm late to the party or late to the ruins of what was once the after-party but I just ordered one of these:

http://www.jomashop.com/fortis-watch-647-29-41-l01.html

buldogge · #**546** 01-08-2016, 04:50 PM

What about now?

-Mark

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I think I've talked myself out of it... For now.

scrubadub · #**547** 01-08-2016, 04:53 PM

Sigh stop tempting me!

I really want a Max Bill and a Sinn so I'm going to be good and save...

buldogge · #**548** 01-08-2016, 04:57 PM

Hey Ari...Sorry I missed your question...I was "out of touch" for a few days.

I really don't know a ton about Seikos...but...I almost pulled the trigger on this one earlier today:

http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews...7j1-snzh57.htm

Was planning on modding it with a "55" fathoms dial from Dagaz or Yobokies...

-Mark

buldogge · #**549** 01-08-2016, 05:01 PM

Since I didn't scoop up the Seiko...and my COURG still hasn't arrived...I got weak and bought this (been looking for something bronze).

Archimede Sporttaucher Bronze.

I was originally holding out (and really still want one) for a Defakto Modular Bronze, but found this one used...same family tree...Ickler.

-Mark in St. Louis

thp · #**550** 01-08-2016, 05:28 PM

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

buldogge · #**551** 01-08-2016, 06:30 PM

I really like the Ocean Vintage GMT (Explorer II homage)!

-Mark

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http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

cornice6 · #**552** 01-08-2016, 08:36 PM

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http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

At some point I had several of his Pilot watches from Nav B-Uhr 44 handwinding, auto and the vintage Ti A-type 44mm. All great pieces that did not disappoint. Love Steinharts!

RFC · #**553** 01-08-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by buldogge

Since I didn't scoop up the Seiko...and my COURG still hasn't arrived...I got weak and bought this (been looking for something bronze).

Archimede Sporttaucher Bronze.

I was originally holding out (and really still want one) for a Defakto Modular Bronze, but found this one used...same family tree...Ickler.

-Mark in St. Louis

I like the bronze!

djg · #**554** 01-09-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by buldogge

I really like the Ocean Vintage GMT (Explorer II homage)!

-Mark

Looks great in the picture, but 16 mm high is a thick chunk of watch.

buldogge · #**555** 01-09-2016, 12:13 AM

Hmmm...Shows total height of 14mm on the Steinhart website, and with a domed sapphire and that beveled bezel, I can't imagine it's that horrible.

...now, for example, the co-axial 8500 Omegas at 19mm+ are a whole other story! With those I prefer the last series (2500) which are at east 3mm thinner.

My Sinn 756 Diapal is 14.2mm (40mm D) and wears very nicely on my 7.375" wrist.

-Mark

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Looks great in the picture, but 16 mm high is a thick chunk of watch.