Watch you took a chance on and ended up absolutely loving; or one that fulfilled expectations and beyond…

As a counterpoint to the “just not bonding with it” thread, what’s a watch you salivated over, saved up for, etc. and then ended up fulfilling all your expectations? Or, one you took a chance on and still ended up bonding with it to the point that it’s a long term keeper?

Easy answers for me:

1) Sinn EZM3 – Was love at first sight, and it’s been awesome. Incredibly accurate, built like a tank, and I’m not even a diver guy typically. But it’s just so cool (to me). I even love the…

Watch you took a chance on and ended up absolutely loving; or one that fulfilled expectations and beyond…

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Finally got my first Longines – Spirit 40mm

I have wanted a Longines Spirit for a while now. Went back and forth on the specific model – really liked the no-date version, but it’s only available in Titanium and I’m not a big Ti guy. Also considered a Zulu but I have a few GMT’s already and don’t really need the complication, plus they’re more expensive. Finally settled on a blue 3 hander, and the question was 37 v. 40. I found a well priced, near mint 40 on eBay and decided to pull the trigger.

It arrived yesterday and I am…

Finally got my first Longines – Spirit 40mm

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Feel Like I’ve Reached the Breaking Point – Thoughts Welcome

Recently I bought an Omega Seamaster. For a long time I thought it’d be the last Omega model I’d have any interest in. But one day, it hit me. Like a ton of bricks. I own an 1861 Speedy and a 2500 Railmaster. Do I want this SMP to complement the ridiculous concept of “Air Land & Sea” – at least that’s how it works in my head. But then I got to thinking – who cares? Certainly not me. So why am I doing this.

I REALLY want a green watch. Not a specific one, just one to make me happy.

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FS: Hamilton Navy Pioneer Small Seconds 40MM H78465553

Up for sale is my Hamilton Navy Pioneer Small Seconds. Lovely watch that doesn’t get enough wear, so time to move it along. The watch is in very good shape, with minor wear on the bezel. The strap is in excellent condition. Comes with full kit as shown.

Price is $650 shipped via UPS, prefer domestic USA only.

Description
Silver dial enhanced by blue steel spade-shaped hands. Silver-tone stainless steel case with a brown leather band. Automatic movement. 100 meters / 330 feet…

FS: Hamilton Navy Pioneer Small Seconds 40MM H78465553

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