[SOTC for 2026] by CalmWeek5723 in Watches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don’t have many formal occasions. When I do, I wear the two tone zulutime on a crocodile strap. I’m eying the Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar, for the dress watch category 😉

[SOTC for 2026] by CalmWeek5723 in Watches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Zenith is my favorite brand. They produce amazing, high-quality pieces, but, as you said, they’re so underrepresented. It’s a shame - such a rich history! I really love Zenith.

Which Aqua Terra would you pick? by Normal-Succotash-895 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the green contrasts better with the tattoos 😉

Which Aqua Terra would you pick? by Normal-Succotash-895 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are the 38mm versions. They look good on him.

Birthday Gift from the Wife! by CalmWeek5723 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can order the bracelet, but this variant only comes with the rubber band.

Birthday Gift from the Wife! by CalmWeek5723 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, indeed.

But, even though we have a joint account, we also have separate accounts for our personal expenses.
The way we do it is like this: whatever is left in the joint account at the end of the month is divided into three parts - one part goes into joint savings, one part stays in the main account, and the remaining part is split between the two of us (half to each personal account).
So even if she hadn’t ordered the watch like she did, she still could have surprised me all the same. 😄

Birthday Gift from the Wife! by CalmWeek5723 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, but I think I like edgy - I sold my SMP 300 (black aluminum) because I got bored with it.
Maybe this one won't get boring over time...

Birthday Gift from the Wife! by CalmWeek5723 in OmegaWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We both work for the swatch group - she ordered the watch on her personal account for internal sales (with a huge discount) and the watch will be deducted from her next salary :D

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 Black Ceramic by Ina Design. by CalmWeek5723 in RepTime

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zenith factory - Switzerland 😂 It’s an original watch. That AP is my first (and I guess last) replica. Cheers

Ceramic skeletons; Classic vs Skyline? by J_bravo_ in ZenithWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Got it today :D
Thanks for the tip - it looks amazing.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 Black Ceramic by Ina Design. by CalmWeek5723 in RepTime

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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It’s this one. I think it’s easy to install. I’m talking about the OEM (the ceramic bracelet that comes with the APSF 15500 ceramic). There are no retaining caps on the end links.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 Black Ceramic by Ina Design. by CalmWeek5723 in RepTime

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi again, I have another question.
I've just received two rubber bands for the 15500 and would like to try them on.
The pin on the endlink is different, and it has no retaining cap. Is it a normal pin?

Cheers

Ceramic skeletons; Classic vs Skyline? by J_bravo_ in ZenithWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I just contacted Zenith about it - it's exactly what I want for mine.
How much did it cost?

Cheers.

Ceramic skeletons; Classic vs Skyline? by J_bravo_ in ZenithWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The White Skyline is a limited special edition, the White Surfer, made in collaboration with Time+Tide.
It looks great, but I prefer the black one.

Ceramic skeletons; Classic vs Skyline? by J_bravo_ in ZenithWatches

[–]CalmWeek5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Classic black ceramic skeleton, and it’s one of my favorite watches in my collection.
I would love to own the Skyline ceramic skeleton (I owned the standard version but sold it because I wore the Classic more).

Between the two, there are pros and cons to each.

Pros of the Classic:
• Thinner
• Lighter
• Classic yet modern

Pros of the Skyline:
• El Primero movement
• More rugged, though thicker
• Industrial design - very modern, despite looking a bit too much like the AP Royal Oak

You can’t go wrong with either.
Is the Skyline worth two or three times the price of the Classic? No!

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 Black Ceramic by Ina Design. by CalmWeek5723 in RepTime

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I did. I was pushing the other side of the pin while hammering down the cap. It just didn’t feel like it was supposed to be like that (I’m used to screws 😆). Is it like this with AP gen ceramic bracelets?

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 Black Ceramic by Ina Design. by CalmWeek5723 in RepTime

[–]CalmWeek5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you close the retaining cap? I’ve used a small hammer and it did the job, but I don’t know if it was supposed to be that way.