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Something a bit different from the vintage standpoint.
This is a WW2 era ARSA with a Wehrmacht issued engraving number on the reverse. Strap is not original but a historically mindful replica.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by Publius; February 23, 2019, 03:20 PM.
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Man I think I'm going to have to get rid of my speedy. As much as I love the dial and Hesalite, I think it's just bulkier than my preference, something near 14mm I think. If anyone wants a full kit modern speedy with presentation box, I always give discounts to people from this group.
Here's my question though - to the guys with subs and explorers - what has been your experience regarding how thick the cases were? I really like a few watches I have with <12mm cases
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Originally posted by halfmacgas View PostHere's my question though - to the guys with subs and explorers - what has been your experience regarding how thick the cases were? I really like a few watches I have with <12mm cases
A pre-Maxi Sub will wear smaller than a Speedy Pro; however, even though a modern Maxi case Sub is smaller in diameter (40mm) and thinner (12.9mm or something) than the Speedy, many people have said it actually wears bigger due to how uniformly thick the case is, and the fat lugs. I'm on a wait list for a new no-date Sub so hopefully I can give you a personal comparison in the not-too-distant future.
Modern Explorer IIs (42mm) are quite thick and wear pretty large, especially with the white dial, while an older 40mm Explorer II and either a 36mm or 39mm Explorer I will be quite a bit slimmer and wear smaller than the Speedy Pro.Ben
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Originally posted by LesserBlackDog View PostModern Maxi case Sub or pre-Maxi? Explorer I or II?
A pre-Maxi Sub will wear smaller than a Speedy Pro; however, even though a modern Maxi case Sub is smaller in diameter (40mm) and thinner (12.9mm or something) than the Speedy, many people have said it actually wears bigger due to how uniformly thick the case is, and the fat lugs. I'm on a wait list for a new no-date Sub so hopefully I can give you a personal comparison in the not-too-distant future.
Modern Explorer IIs (42mm) are quite thick and wear pretty large, especially with the white dial, while an older 40mm Explorer II and either a 36mm or 39mm Explorer I will be quite a bit slimmer and wear smaller than the Speedy Pro.
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Originally posted by halfmacgas View PostThanks Ben. Considering the pre ceramic sub and 40mm explorer I think
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Ben - I know you are on the waitlist for The ceramic Sub but your wrists are smaller than mine. I don't think you'll be happy with the size of it.
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Nice to see a Mondaine Stop2Go here. I would really like to see one of those in person, it seems like something I would like. I do remember those trim clocks from the month I spent backpacking in college.Maybe they have them at the Torneau shop?
The Evant Decodiver was on my wrist recently as I went window shopping at the forum shops in Las Vegas. A couple of sales people at the boutiques actually complimented me on this thing. Price equals about 10% of the entry level watch at those shops.
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Originally posted by Vicious49 View PostBen - I know you are on the waitlist for The ceramic Sub but your wrists are smaller than mine. I don't think you'll be happy with the size of it.But the heart wants what it wants and if it doesn't work out I can flip it easily, maybe even for a profit.
Ben
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