mediaogre

joined 11 months ago
[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

When I learned this after I briefly thought I’d found an alternative to the AnOrdain, I cried a little. Again.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Fourth wheel, mainspring, yada yada. Yeah, I don’t understand all the parts either.

That’s a great deal!

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Wow! When was this? How much was the service? I just had my 1994 3590.50 serviced and I was lucky to find a guy and not have to ship it to Switzerland where it would have received a lobotomy and a facelift. 😬

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Coincidentally, the 1994 Speedmaster 3590.50 I’m wearing, which is actually getting dropped off with my watch guy this morning for an adjustment (it’s running -20 sec/day since getting its first service).

https://preview.redd.it/c3t68436wi0c1.jpeg?width=3463&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13df9d87e50453dbc9ea30cf2abaa4ea0c98b4ea

I bought it after doing a rabbit hole ton of reading and decided I wanted the 861 movement. Good pedigree and still very serviceable. I wanted something vintage or near vintage in my collection that I wasn’t skittish about wearing. I also wanted tritium and an original 1479/812 bracelet if I could find one, which I did. She’s a beautiful example of that reference era!

Gratuitous espresso shot included because early.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I see you,Tangerine Scream Focus ST.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Fantastic. Wear it in health. Looks like an excellent value.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

This is almost an insta-buy for me.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Did you ever try on a titanium GS? I have the SBGA375 and steered clear of titanium options because I thought they would feel too light… but I love the idea of it. Never got the chance to try one, though.

[–] mediaogre@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The directly compete part is a bit of a head scratcher. That said, I like these pieces. Love the older Seamaster 300M.

Look at Grand Seikos. Amazing technology with some color and beautiful dial options. Some are similar in look and feel to the AT.