What time is it? Watches and horology

Cheers, it wasn’t on the radar really but after seeing it in real life and trying it on I sort of fell for it. Managed to get it for a good price, including box and papers.

Now the hunt for a decent 21mm leather and nato strap begins.

I’m a big Panerai fanboi

It’s been work trips to Milan and a trip this year to Rome which really tipped me over the edge. Some seriously cool Italian guys rocking them

I can look after you on Omega NATO if you want one or indeed omega leather deployant straps.
That's a lovely watch , came close to getting one myself at one point.

Keep or sell?

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Keep.

Do you have to be a chunky boi for a Panerai to make sense?

Nah. Some of them don't actually wear that big. Lug length is a big factor in whether a wide watch wears big.

Is there even a glass on there? I'd keep it.

Here's todays cheapo. Needs new bezel.

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Lug length

The watch equivalent of stack and reach.

Does it make economic sense to sell?

If it's just about reducing space/collection I'd sell it.

I'm not sure they ever make sense. That's part of the appeal isn't it?

Keep unless there's real-world reasons to get rid. It's a beaut. A strap change or leaving it off the wrist for a bit may help make up the mind?

Le sex!

I've always had a soft spot for the railmaster.

It is really your choice, but since you ask - I thought you were building quite a nice Omega collection. Why break that up to get a Rolex GMT? I thought a more interesting next step was the Ploprof.

Do you want to be someone with a rad Omega collection, or someone with a GMT, a fantastic watch, but so well known and desired that it is almost generic?

I dig it. Not diminishing my recurring desire to buy a turtle either.

Thanks, appreciate that.

I walked into the Omega shop yesterday but I saw a lot of shiny buckles which put me off a bit. I’d much rather go for brushed or PVD hardware.

The leather with a deployment clasp sounds interesting as I aim to keep the original bracelet nice and tidy.

Would you mind sending some options via DM? I’m usually a sucker for a vintage look and feel, something that matches the faux patina color wise ideally.

Happy birthday for today. Top class self-gifting as well - it's lovely.

of course.

I’m not happy with the deployant clasp on my cocktail time, the curve is wrong and it digs into my wrist. Is it possible to replace it or do I need to get a whole new strap?

It was the same with the strap which came with my cocktail time. Except that it was also a horrendous patent shiny fake leather. Uncomfortable and ugly as fuck. Literally the worst strap I have ever seen or worn.

I'd just buy a normal non deployant strap tbh.

Leather straps with deployants >>>>>>>>>

Grazie mille!

Deployment straps = Boycott thread >>>>>>>>>

Thank you!

sell. the 1940 you got recently is much better looking with more strap options. plus you have the tintin for a sportier look.
usually when somebody asks keep or sell its because they want to sell. its just a watch. i say sell..