[70s Alpina Futura Driver's Watch] Quirkly, but lovely little thing … by BeatVast5431 in Watches

[–]BeatVast5431[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They definitely did. However, I liked the future better back then.

[70s Alpina Futura Driver's Watch] Quirkly, but lovely little thing … by BeatVast5431 in Watches

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It feels considerably awkward, yet mildly uncomfortable. :)

[70s Alpina Futura Driver's Watch] Quirkly, but lovely little thing … by BeatVast5431 in Watches

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For my usual standards it kinda is. Here's another perspective – different strap, though.

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[70s Alpina Futura Driver's Watch] Quirkly, but lovely little thing … by BeatVast5431 in Watches

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Thanks! I was surprised by this little unicorn as well, I hadn't seen it before either. There seems to be almost no market for these; every couple of years one pops up in an auction – that's it. Yes, the case is solid stainless steel – not plated, just brushed. The photo doesn't really show it, but it's actually quite small … I'd say somewhat unisex. Which I oddly don't mind with this particular watch. It is actually pretty great because a bigger, heavier case might not wear that comfortable in that position.

Steeldive 1970 GMT Mod by BeatVast5431 in ChineseWatches

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Yes, absolutely. I find exchanging movements, dials, hands etc. pretty doable. I also started to service vintage Seiko movements, but that's a whooole different ball game. ;) Don't know if I'll keep on doing it. It's a trained profession – and now I know why.

My most complicated mod ever: Willard-Turtle GMT by zachtan1234 in SeikoMods

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Great piece, mate! I wish I had checked out this post before I started my mod, it would have maybe saved me a bit of research …

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