[OCDwatchguy]

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What strap is that?

 

[OCDwatchguy]

What’s the general consensus on which insert is better, aluminum or acrylic?

 

[WastedYears]

What’s the general consensus on which insert is better, aluminum or acrylic?

It might be difficult getting a consensus on that seeing that there's probably very few people that have both versions to make a comparison, and that personal preference between the two materials in general plays a large role.

In my case I have never been a huge fan of aluminium inserts and I love the 3D look of the numerals in the acrylic insert.

 

[valuewatchguy]

What strap is that?

Canvas Strap made by dialboliq straps from Germany. I've had it for a few years., This is a better look at it.

good watches come and go but great straps last forever!

 

[valuewatchguy]

What’s the general consensus on which insert is better, aluminum or acrylic?

I chose acrylic because of the vintagy look to it. That being said it will pick up hairline marks on it sooner. The lume is a cool bonus. I am a fan of aluminum inserts on a lot of watches and could have gone both ways here. ButI'l happy with my choice. In pics I find nothing to complain about with either.

 

[VincentG]

What’s the general consensus on which insert is better, aluminum or acrylic?

The TR-900 has acrylic so why not stick with that? I do miss this watch even though it never received a whole lot of wrist time.

 

[Joe90]

Finally on the pre-order, batch #2!


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[2500M_Sub]

Finally on the pre-order, batch #2!


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Congrats, I pre-ordered too. passed on the first batch but could not resist the second time around!

Regards,

Ren

 

[mgshoutman]

HI all, this week I got an email that a second batch was ready to be ordered.

Yesterday I actually had one in my basket but hesitated on one detail of the watch that made me empty the basket.

Could someone elaborate on the detail of the water indicator which is not as the original. Why is this done ? Even Bulova did this job with the MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 very well with a functional water indicator in the right design…..

Thanks!

 

[ripper]

After 46 days in international transit it finally arrived.

Im happy with the quality. Just a quick pic from phone. Will post more in few days.

 

[valuewatchguy]

HI all, this week I got an email that a second batch was ready to be ordered.

Yesterday I actually had one in my basket but hesitated on one detail of the watch that made me empty the basket.

Could someone elaborate on the detail of the water indicator which is not as the original. Why is this done ? Even Bulova did this job with the MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 very well with a functional water indicator in the right design…..

Thanks!

No clue why it was left out. Would have been nice but not a deal breaker for me. I think the TR660 looks way better than the Mil-Ships so it was an easy decision for me.

 

[mgshoutman]

No clue why it was left out. Would have been nice but not a deal breaker for me. I think the TR660 looks way better than the Mil-Ships so it was an easy decision for me.

Therefore my interest why the water indicator as with the TR-900 was left out. Blancpain and Bulova did is this aspect a much better job but we may disagree here

but as you can see the TR is still I my heart

 

[reluctantsnowman]

On the site, it says shipping date is 1/22/22. Do they actually ship on that date?

Status: 5.0 Preparing for Shipment
Estimated Ship Date: Jan-22-2022

 

[Knoc]

^ Ive got the same status update as well.

 

[TheMeasure]

Could someone elaborate on the detail of the water indicator which is not as the original. Why is this done ? Even Bulova did this job with the MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 very well with a functional water indicator in the right design…..

Here’s the explanation you might be looking for. This is on the Operating Instructions for the TR.

 

[ripper]

Testing.
No diving, sking.

 

[reluctantsnowman]

Its onw, Wohooo

 

[ripper]

 

[TheMeasure]

 

[boatswain]

Quality is exceptional, very well made watch.
I am impressed.
Beautiful to look at, just not sure it sits well on my wrist, may be too flat.

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DD

That looks great especially on the grey Erikas.

Can you share your wrist size?