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I modded a Maratac Elite composite strap to fit my Frogman. The frog has weird 18mm lugs, this is a 24mm strap, and the lugs are deep so I had to cut quite a bit but the result is very nice:

Nice fitting.. looks good.

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09-02-2010 , 09:15 PM

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Nominees for the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve

wtf

hour hand on this one is on the outside, which makes it effectively longer than the minute hand (in the middle). Pretty dumb IMO.

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09-02-2010 , 09:50 PM

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LVGambler

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That watch would be cool if it had a radar bleep

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09-02-2010 , 10:34 PM

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think my grail is this one

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09-02-2010 , 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pvn

wtf

hour hand on this one is on the outside, which makes it effectively longer than the minute hand (in the middle). Pretty dumb IMO.

The hour hand isn't in the middle?

edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kcut78ng8
Nope, you're right.

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09-02-2010 , 10:56 PM

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the hour hand can't be in the middle since the 3, 6, 9, 12 are on the outer ring.

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09-02-2010 , 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by amoeba

the hour hand can't be in the middle since the 3, 6, 9, 12 are on the outer ring.

Eh, it's not, but I don't see why that must be the case.

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09-02-2010 , 11:24 PM

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ICallHimGamblor

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Nominees for the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve

http://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/addon...n-2010/watches

Oh lord that Thomas Prescher is amazing:

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09-02-2010 , 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ICallHimGamblor

Oh lord that Thomas Prescher is amazing:

I posted this earlier in this thread a few months back but

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-ZyO1oE4U

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09-02-2010 , 11:51 PM

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also a good albeit old video on how watches work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiCPu0SjEW4

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09-03-2010 , 02:41 AM

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Lume shot of my SMP300 that I got a few days ago. Love it.

It looks much bluer than it is in person though. It's a strong green after a few seconds under a lamp.

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09-03-2010 , 10:30 AM

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^^ Nice.

Here's my last one in regular rotation. TAG Heuer 2000 w/ aftermarket (cheap) strap.

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09-03-2010 , 10:34 AM

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I'm thinking about purchasing a micro UV light (keychain) to change my lume at night for my SMP (only lasts for 2 hours ish). I was wondering if any of you guys have purchased one, which one I should go with.

Thanks

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09-04-2010 , 03:00 AM

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Better pics here: http://professionalwatches.com/2010/...ugatti_su.html

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09-04-2010 , 03:46 AM

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The newest g-shock is the old rectangular style updated to be bigger than the frogman.

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09-04-2010 , 03:54 AM

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Wow....all I have to say.

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09-04-2010 , 01:42 PM

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gross. i'll stick with the old

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09-05-2010 , 01:36 PM

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Thanks for all the great suggestions guys. I loved the Steinharts but unfortunately couldn't find a B&M shop in London that sold them (needed to pay cash). I ended up buying this Oris which I love... Real simple and classic look. I wasn't too keen on the strap though, (I don't mind it too much) so they're sending me a nice black leather one with white stitching which I think will look better.

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09-05-2010 , 05:57 PM

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found this on craigslist. does it look legit? good deal if i get him to go for 1000?

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/jwl/1936931164.html

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09-05-2010 , 09:04 PM

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Great looking watch. glad you found something you liked.

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09-05-2010 , 09:13 PM

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I believe Leo wears this on a bracelet in Inception.

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09-06-2010 , 12:25 AM

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The newest g-shock is the old rectangular style updated to be bigger than the frogman.

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09-07-2010 , 04:57 PM

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Which Chronograph Portuguese do you guys like the best?

White dial:
Orange Hands
Blue Hands

Black dial:
White hands (I'm guessing?)

Gonna pick one up in the next couple of months.