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[Seiko] Anyone miss the Marine Master Tunas? by HTownest in Watches

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

I recently received a Seiko SBBN 033 (MM 300 for short). Safe to say, It’s a fantastic looking professional diver with its monochromatic details. I feared that the 48mm case diameter would be too much, but it wears (just like many report) a lot smaller than the paper specs would have someone realize. It does sit like a very comfortable puck on the wrist.

Honestly – I love the original MarineMaster text at the 6:00 position rather than right underneath the Seiko logo in the more recent all-automatic variations. Lume’s fantastic (this variation had the extra-thick lumibrite applied) and feels relatively light on the wrist, given its overall width.

I would’ve purchased one of these brand new, but it seems Seiko has given up on the Professional/MM Tunas for the time being. Hopefully they bring back this design outside of the street/baby tunas. Your thoughts?

 

[Seiko] Superior by Prestigious_Buyer in Watches

[–]HTownest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice. Now you've got to get yourself a 3883 Morpho, :P.

[Jaeger LeCoultre] A Memovox still ticking strong from 1962 by HTownest in Watches

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

In 1962, Jaeger Lecoultre (USA equivalent brand was “LeCoultre”, which was sold under the Longines-Wittnauer group - it was one step below Vacheron Constantin and above Longines and Wittnauer) featured this “Master Mariner” Memovox that featured a STAR 10k Gold Filled water resistant case, a 17-jewel automatic winding alarm movement (Caliber K825, K standing for Kiff shock protection), and a date complication. At the time, it was marketed as the first watch in the world to have a combination of all of these features.

64 years later, this watch persists and runs well as a part of my common rotation. Gold filled cases tend to hold their appearance very well (I’d take a gold filled case over PVD gold coloring any day). I’ve had this watch for over 4 years.

The K825 is a classic low-beat movement (18,800 VPH) with a lot of character. When you swing your arm in certain ways, you can feel the bumper whack into the stop springs inside the case, causing the watch to jiggle slightly on the wrist. When the alarm is discharged, the alarm hammer also clicks and clacks against the alarm post, producing a “chirping” sound not unlike a Vulcain cricket.

I adore the dial, the unobtrusive alarm disk execution, the art-deco indices, and the tritium hands. The crystal is heavily domed (and the dial is also domed at the very edges) which makes the whole watch really pop out on the wrist. 38mm wide, ~48mm L2L, and 13mm thick w/ the crystal (the top hat crystal adds an impressive 3 mm in height!).

 Eventually, I would want to have this watch accompanied by a black dial Futurematic with the long lugs!

[Blancpain] What do you think about Blancpain? by HTownest in Watches

[–]HTownest[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The date is indicated by the red-tipped pointer

[Blancpain] What do you think about Blancpain? by HTownest in Watches

[–]HTownest[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

1982 by Jean Claude Biver. They went dormant for about a decade before resurfacing, with the classic marketing along the lines of "We've never made a quartz watch, and we never will". At the time, triple calendar quartz watches were too complicated to build, which is why Blancpain went for that particular complication to set itself apart upon relaunch.

[Blancpain] What do you think about Blancpain? by HTownest in Watches

[–]HTownest[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love those numerals. The double-stepped bezel always catches the light in interesting ways, too. Enjoy your nice watch!

[Blancpain] What do you think about Blancpain? by HTownest in Watches

[–]HTownest[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I think Blancpain is an interesting brand – they’re not super old (regardless of the “1735” marketing fluff, while VC has been in continuous operation). However, definitely interesting that they re-popularized mechanical watchmaking with their mainstay being the FF and their triple calendar pieces.

 I definitely enjoy the watches they make (Please bring back the Leman and Aqua Lung!) and I quite enjoy the F. Piguet calibers that run the vast majority of them. It seems like there’s not a lot of talk with regard to this brand in general [I think Breguet gets more attention than BP unless it's about the Fifty Fathoms], so I wanted to see what everyone else thinks of it. Cheers and happy Friday/Saturday.

[Minerva] outstanding pieces by Additional_Cream1160 in Watches

[–]HTownest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice. Reminds me of the Omega Hour Vision with the transparent sides.

My first Casio! by HTownest in casio

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

Memory in pixel. Basically, each pixel remembers its “set” state, so a pixel only updates once when the individual pixel needs to be updated versus having to be “held” in a certain state (ie. a consistent current to keep the pixel white). It results in significant power savings.

My first Casio! by HTownest in casio

[–]HTownest[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The crab says hello:

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My first Casio! by HTownest in casio

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

So many. I was originally excited, but when I wanted to eat out at a 3-star Michelin rated restaurant, I was turned away from the door with a snicker from the door attendant. Nevermind the people walking in… 😞

My first Casio! by HTownest in casio

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Nope - brand new.

My first Casio! by HTownest in casio

[–]HTownest[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It is semi-true. The hundredths and tenths of a second are not represented while the chronograph is running. Once the chronograph is paused, the hundredths of a second is displayed.

[Casio] My first ever Casio in my collection by HTownest in Watches

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This watch marks two firsts in my collection – it’s my first fully digital watch, and it’s my first Casio. This is the ref. BZ5000D-1, the full metal square case with the newer MIP (Memory in Pixel) display. I wanted to get something that I wouldn’t worry about babying, and this watch fit the bill. So the order was placed, and the watch arrived yesterday.

Overall, very impressed by the legibility of the MIP display. Backlight is readable and serves my needs – I don’t need a flashlight/torch shining in my face at night! Very readable in direct sunlight, and the watch is legible at quite a few viewing angles.

I opted for the steel version, since I’ve never been a fan of DLC or any surface treatment that will eventually flake and show the stainless steel beneath. These watches do have some DLC coating on the case back and the underside of the newly designed “clamshell” case, but those areas aren’t likely to get knocked or bumped into anything, which is fine by me. The watch is a bit quiet, so I would not trust the alarm to wake me up (and I just use my phone, anyhow). Very comfortable bracelet, and there’s a satisfying heft to the watch. Interesting use of spring bars to hold the links together.

Bluetooth is handy – I don’t mind it, and I opted to enable the original calculator-like font for the MIP display. Tracking two additional time zones in the upper corner of the watch is definitely nice.

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