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SimplyTudor · 7 November 2010, 09:00 AM

Yes..I've got to see action today, for the first time in my life ever, in the bay and..there it is (Pictures are poor quality, slightly modified, from the seller. I promise to come back with some of my own, as soon as the merchandise reaches me):

Not a Rolex, and yes, that last one is "just" a 2824-2 from our friends at ETA, but I´ll be damned if I feel any trace of shame about any of that stuff!

Am not a friend of bulky, mean divers but I really justs had to have this one.

This is becoming more and more of an addiction...

Nicko · 7 November 2010, 09:10 AM

Beautiful, why does it remind me of the McQueen Explorer?

SimplyTudor · 7 November 2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Beautiful, why does it remind me of the McQueen Explorer?

Maybe because of the cut and finish on the lugs, of the bulky crown protection and the form and feel of the indexes on that dial and definitely because beauty runs in the family!

Thanks for your comment and have a nice one,

SimplyTudor

vukotab · 8 November 2010, 10:44 AM

Hydronaut is very beautiful watch, my AD has exactly the same model as yours, and it has my name on it (it`s a shame that I`m veeeery slowly recovering from bankruptcy!)

Seriously, fantastic watch, with finish that can be easily compared with ANY SS Rolex, and it slightly reminds me on Yacht-Master!

Wear it in a good health and welcome to TRF!

buz-lh · 8 November 2010, 10:46 AM

Great looking watch. Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist.

theloxmyth · 8 November 2010, 11:04 AM

Yes, it is a wonderful model!

I sold this one, though...

Good taste abounds.

Congratulations on your new addition.

SimplyTudor · 9 November 2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vukotab

Hydronaut is very beautiful watch, my AD has exactly the same model as yours, and it has my name on it (it`s a shame that I`m veeeery slowly recovering from bankruptcy!)

Seriously, fantastic watch, with finish that can be easily compared with ANY SS Rolex, and it slightly reminds me on Yacht-Master!

Wear it in a good health and welcome to TRF!

You got that right, man! In my opinion, the Yachtmaster is definitely this one's papa. Nonetheless (no offence, Rolex purists and diehards!), I like the dial, the finish on the lugs and the whole crownguard on the son more than on the "old guy". And although I like the case and the (pepsi) bezel on the Iconaut II, there is something that makes me like the older model I got my hands on better.

Hope you will recover soon enough to get any watch you please, buddy!

Thanks for your comment and a say hi to those gorgeous babes in Belgrade for me will you?

SimplyTudor

SimplyTudor · 9 November 2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buz-lh

Great looking watch. Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist.

Sir, yes sir! As soon as I get my hands on it, I will have some wrist and (typical) grin shots uploaded in here.

Thanks for your comment,

SimplyTudor

SimplyTudor · 9 November 2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Yes, it is a wonderful model!

I sold this one, though...

Good taste abounds.

Congratulations on your new addition.

Thanks for your contribution, buddy! That is a massive diver with that canary yellow dial on it. Would have seen it with a black rubber band instead of the bracelet. However, provided that I cannot afford lots of acquisitions in the near future and that I have my eyes on a dress watch already, I had to settle for something that would satisfy my need for a nice function watch and still be wearable day by day in an office. I cannot stop thinking that I got lucky and managed both with the above piece. Especially since my last offer was made in the absolute exact second with that of the other guy and I overbade him by exactly...1 cent.

So..until I can delight the community (and myself) with wristshots and steady shots of my own, I remain indebted for your generous comments.

SimplyTudor

R1@160@alltimes · 9 November 2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Beautiful, why does it remind me of the McQueen Explorer?

It's the bezel

Congrats to the OP

Fab75 · 9 November 2010, 02:23 AM

Congratulations, nice model.
fab

sea-dweller · 9 November 2010, 02:39 PM

Nice Tudor !

SimplyTudor · 9 November 2010, 10:40 PM

guys and gals, I am overwhelmed by your overly positive reactions. Thank you all!

theloxmyth · 9 November 2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SimplyTudor

guys and gals, I am overwhelmed by your overly positive reactions. Thank you all!

Methinks you came to the right place!

Welcome to the wonderful world of TRF (RolexForums.com).

He is a quick pic of a German pick for you...

Dan Pierce · 10 November 2010, 12:06 AM

Wear it with pride, congrats!

dP

SimplyTudor · 10 November 2010, 12:21 AM

Hey Craig! Nice try! Is that the 956 UTC from the guys in Frankfurt? That's a serious piece of professional time-keeping. Hope it serves its purpose well with you, my friend.

In terms of homemade stuff, I am more of a Mühle-Glashütte kind of guy. Just not there financially, for the moment.. :)

Otherwise, I am absolutely true to the fine pieces manufactured by our neighbors across Lake Constance.

SimplyTudor · 10 November 2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Wear it with pride, congrats!

dP

will definitely do, buddy! Can bearly wait to have it on my wrist, as it is not yet there..

Keep yourself safe and happy!

SimplyTudor

Ray T · 10 November 2010, 07:50 PM

Excellent watch, i got the 89190 with a carbon fiber dial, not something that you would ever see from rolex

SimplyTudor · 10 November 2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ufokillerz

Excellent watch, i got the 89190 with a carbon fiber dial, not something that you would ever see from rolex

I absolutely love the carbon dial on this one! Pics please!

Be safe and make somebody happy today (at least yourself),

SimplyTudor

johnbeth · 10 November 2010, 09:18 PM

Nice watch!

Enjoy!

John

Ray T · 11 November 2010, 01:37 AM

surprisingly the hydronaut is my only tudor i cannot find a picture of in my album.

LWatson · 11 November 2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Methinks you came to the right place!

Welcome to the wonderful world of TRF (RolexForums.com).

He is a quick pic of a German pick for you...

what is this time piece? I love it

Latrodectus · 11 November 2010, 03:33 AM

Congratulations, beautiful!

SimplyTudor · 11 November 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LWatson

what is this time piece? I love it

If I am not mistaken, it's the Sinn 856 Flieger UTC: http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/856.htm

The heart of this one is the the 2893 from ETA. According to some sources, Sinn only uses top and chronometer grade movements form ETA. Albeit, they do not perform any work on the pieces in house, other than casing them.

There are other variations of this watch out there: with rotating bezel-the 857 and with black hard coating-the 856S (military look, also available for the 857).

All in all, solid German casing technology, nice manufacturing quality, reliable calibers in good grade from ETA.

Not my cup of tea, though...they miss some of the flair and the soul that a watch has to have, in order to make me fall for it.

Good luck with your hunts, stay safe and make someone happy today (possibly yourself)

SimplyTudor

SimplyTudor · 11 November 2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ufokillerz

surprisingly the hydronaut is my only tudor i cannot find a picture of in my album.

Time to change this unfortunate occurance!

Stay cool, make someone happy,

SimplyTudor

rtwithdb · 12 November 2010, 05:59 AM

Wear it in good health! Love the hour markers on that one.

Here's my Tiger Hydronaut. I wear it everywhere. It's had the snot beat out of it and has never missed a beat.

SimplyTudor · 12 November 2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rtwithdb

Wear it in good health! Love the hour markers on that one.

Here's my Tiger Hydronaut. I wear it everywhere. It's had the snot beat out of it and has never missed a beat.

Thanks for that snapshot of a GREAT variation of this guy! Could you possibly post some more of that?

Stay cool, be happy, make someone happy,

SimplyTudor

8 November 2010, 10:44 AM	#4
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Hydronaut is very beautiful watch, my AD has exactly the same model as yours, and it has my name on it (it`s a shame that I`m veeeery slowly recovering from bankruptcy!) Seriously, fantastic watch, with finish that can be easily compared with ANY SS Rolex, and it slightly reminds me on Yacht-Master! Wear it in a good health and welcome to TRF! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

8 November 2010, 10:46 AM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Great looking watch. Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 November 2010, 02:39 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice Tudor ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 November 2010, 12:06 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Wear it with pride, congrats! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 November 2010, 03:33 AM	#23
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,993	Congratulations, beautiful! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

7 November 2010, 09:10 AM	#2
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Beautiful, why does it remind me of the McQueen Explorer?

8 November 2010, 11:04 AM	#6
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Yes, it is a wonderful model! I sold this one, though... Good taste abounds. Congratulations on your new addition.

9 November 2010, 02:23 AM	#11
Fab75 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: France Watch: rolex 1675-5513 Posts: 19	Congratulations, nice model. fab

9 November 2010, 10:40 PM	#13
SimplyTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Not a hard one Location: Germany Watch: Tudor Hydronaut I Posts: 28	guys and gals, I am overwhelmed by your overly positive reactions. Thank you all!

10 November 2010, 12:21 AM	#16
SimplyTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Not a hard one Location: Germany Watch: Tudor Hydronaut I Posts: 28	Hey Craig! Nice try! Is that the 956 UTC from the guys in Frankfurt? That's a serious piece of professional time-keeping. Hope it serves its purpose well with you, my friend. In terms of homemade stuff, I am more of a Mühle-Glashütte kind of guy. Just not there financially, for the moment.. :) Otherwise, I am absolutely true to the fine pieces manufactured by our neighbors across Lake Constance.

10 November 2010, 07:50 PM	#18
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	Excellent watch, i got the 89190 with a carbon fiber dial, not something that you would ever see from rolex

10 November 2010, 09:18 PM	#20
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice watch! Enjoy! John

11 November 2010, 01:37 AM	#21
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	surprisingly the hydronaut is my only tudor i cannot find a picture of in my album.

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