Islander Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 What’s the purpose of the expander on the strap of that watch? Normally, those are only seen on diver’s watches, so the strap will fit over a bare wrist and be also able to fit over a diving suit. Even a 12-course banquet wouldn’t cause anyone’s wrist to expand that much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, Islander said: What’s the purpose of the expander on the strap of that watch? Normally, those are only seen on diver’s watches, so the strap will fit over a bare wrist and be also able to fit over a diving suit. Even a 12-course banquet wouldn’t cause anyone’s wrist to expand that much. It’s simply a comfort item. Anyone with large hands appreciates the extra bit of room while taking them on or off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 43 minutes ago, Islander said: Fair enough. It would be a shame to get any scuffs on a beauty like that. As for “Water Resistant”, that’s what every watch says these days, even high-performance diver’s watches. It seems like “Water Proof” is no longer an acceptable claim to make. The only place I’ve seen Water Proof in this century is on some top quality English motorcycle-riding rain gear. It’s now illegal to use waterproof at all when marking or marketing a watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 So a watch... that you don't wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: It’s simply a comfort item. Anyone with large hands appreciates the extra bit of room while taking them on or off. That makes sense, but it could also be a convenience feature. Strap-and-buckle systems can be fiddly to work with, so the expander provides the convenience of a steel bracelet with the style of a leather strap. Well, it looks like Schu’s new watch is a real conversation starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 The clasp is there so you can conveniently take the watch on and off without stressing the leather strap from over use... it's also an important safety system that turns the band into a bracelet and helps keep the watch from falling off your wrist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parlophone1 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Congratulations, it is a very nice looking wristwatch. I would hesitate to buy a watch that has to go to Japan (if I understood correctly) for servicing. But then again, who can get them nicely ticking if not the maker itself. Would worry though it does not get lost in transport. My 4R36 movement would have to go for servicing every 3 years, but the salesman said that even 5 years would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 13 hours ago, parlophone1 said: Congratulations, it is a very nice looking wristwatch. I would hesitate to buy a watch that has to go to Japan (if I understood correctly) for servicing. But then again, who can get them nicely ticking if not the maker itself. Would worry though it does not get lost in transport. My 4R36 movement would have to go for servicing every 3 years, but the salesman said that even 5 years would be ok. Unless your watch starts to run significantly faster or slower, you don't need to service it. The oils that are used nowadays last for 20 years or more. I would not hesitate to buy a Grand Seiko. The movement blows any Swiss / ETA offering out of the water. Only the watchmakers who spend 6 months or a year building a single watch are putting out any movements that are significantly better than the high end Seiko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I agree, the stuff grand Seiko is doing and has done in the past might is outstanding... they might have not been the flashier or the most stylish, but the movements were first rate. Even the current fondness for the quartz movement by Seiko shows reverence for the little battery operated caliber. I've already got my eye on another GS, but I don't want to over pay for a watch just because I want it really bad or because it's rare... otherwise I would already own a Rolex 126710BLRO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 @Schu, would this be the Rolex you are talking about? *<;o) (Yes, I'm aware that 126710BLRO is the Pepsi bezel GMT Master II) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Maybe it looks better in person? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 It is lovingly referred to as the Gaytona in watch circles... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 In honor of the original Vietnam era diver watch the 6105, during which time Seiko sold thousands of watches to US military, Seiko just released this homage piece... the SLA033/SBDX031. The watch is made famous by being worn by Martin Sheene (Benjamin L. Willard) in Francis Ford Coppolas 'Apocalypse Now' and hence the watch is now referred to as the 'Captain Willard'. The watch is built to a much higher standard than the original 6105 watch (now comes with the caliber 8l35 movement) and is assembled and finished in the same factory as the Grand Seiko line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mr clean Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Schu said: I love the watch. That would be my next one if I get a auto. It would be the cheaper one though. Nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Its a good one... Lum Shot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr clean Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 This is the watch I wear for a daily beater. Im not crazy about the bezel but the action is smooth. I like solars anymore for the accuracy but autos have the cool factor. Im sure the watch you have is accurate but I don't spend that much. This is just a pic offline. These guys make some really good watch bands for a great price if anyone needs one. Bonetto Cinturini http://bonettocinturini.it/en/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Notice how the hands are two different styles. This is required for a watch to be properly called a diver’s watch, so there will be no confusion between them in an emergency or low light situation. EDIT: I just checked the relevant rules, ISO 2281 and ISO 6425, and found that the rule regarding the hands of a diver’s watch does not require that they be two different styles. The requirement is that the minute hand must not be able to overshadow the hour hand, so the time can be easily legible at any time. Some watch designs accomplish this by having a baton or sword minute hand, and an arrow hour hand, which sticks out to both sides of the narrower minute hand. Some other designs use a wider hour hand, so it’s still visible when the narrower minute hand is directly over it. Whatever works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 What time is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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