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7 June 2017, 05:22 AM | #1 |
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Thought I'd share the new purchase. Ck2998 to go with the speedy pro and couple of Rolex that I have. Really like it. For now, strap only as don't have a bracelet but that's no prob as both of the Rolex and my speedy pro live on theirs so it's a nice change and a dress up for the suit. I know this watch doesn't get much love, but as a value proposition I think it's just about fine compared to the speedy with the sapphire and the ceramic. I did pay slightly over list, but that's the way of the world in the U.K. As we stand and I'm actually pretty pleased I got it for where I did. Wears slightly smaller than the pro, and achieves the vintage/dressy look pretty well imo. I will get a couple of new straps. I love the blue, but to avoid a blue overload may get a brown and a nylon/cordura. I will also invest eventually in a bracelet although they are tough to find. It's amazing. I started off with Rolex and thought I'd want nothing else. A speedy pro and now this has me thinking. Some don't, but I love the winding aspect. Makes you bond with the watch and gives a lot of character. I can see others arriving. Enough rambling anyway. I will upload a couple of pics but currently can't as since the site upgrade it now won't take my iPhone pics. I wear plenty of pink and blue shirts, so no shortage of suitable outfits! Cheers, Steve |
7 June 2017, 05:33 AM | #2 |
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Congrats Steve, it's a very underrated piece IMO. Beautiful watch and I envy those picking them up at a discount now (I got it @ MSRP from boutique) but still....IMO the MSRP was worth it and it came out to be a very nice piece. I've been enjoying mine very much and about to change up the leather strap to a custom made one I made. Enjoy yours in good health.
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7 June 2017, 05:37 AM | #3 |
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Excellent choice! It has quickly become one of my favorites. To help you decide on straps, here's a picture of mine on a brown leather racing strap.
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7 June 2017, 05:38 AM | #4 |
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No discounts in the U.K. Which is fairly obvious when you consider where the pound is. That said, a watch is worth what someone will pay and I'm glad I paid what I did.
May I ask, what colour custom did you go for? Seen a few photos and brown looks good but I do love the blue too. It's an exquisite watch with great finishing that deserves to be dressed up a bit I think. |
7 June 2017, 05:40 AM | #5 |
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7 June 2017, 05:51 AM | #6 |
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I picked mine up from Bulang & Sons. Very comfortable, and excellent quality. I wish it was a little longer, but then again, I have pretty big wrists, so that wouldn't be a concern for most people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Its a very nice piece and I've been tempted on several occasions to pick one up
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Have been enjoying a new strap on my CK today too Can't seem to work out how to add photos now photobucket doesn't work and I don't understand flikr ! https://flic.kr/p/VkYTGP |
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8 June 2017, 02:53 AM | #14 |
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Anyone know where to source the bracelet and end links in the uk? May end up with a couple of Cheaper straps instead as it looks pricey...
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9 June 2017, 03:14 AM | #18 |
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Blimey. Had a quote of Ł540 for a speedmaster racing bracelet from the omega boutique near me. Think I'll stick to the straps (I'm loving the blue more each day anyway)....
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Congrats!
As much as I like the pics of the watch on the bracelet, I still thinks it looks best on leather. |
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Congrats on your new CK! I went back and forth between the bracelet and a number of different straps, but think it will now stay on the 1125 bracelet for a long time.
Funny that you said the CK doesn't get much love - I've always thought comment are generally positive about the watch, though of course, it's not as popular as the original Speedmaster. |
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It's a beautiful watch, especially on the 1125 bracelet.
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11 June 2017, 03:31 AM | #22 |
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Absolutely lovely on the bracelet. Am going to have to source one somewhere....
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You're too modest. Awesome watch period. Don't like it on bracelet at all.
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11 June 2017, 05:06 PM | #24 |
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It is awesome. Had it on nato yesterday too which looked really good (and I'm not generally a fan of NATO straps). The bracelet gives it another twist but then I'm a bracelet guy really. I wear my speedy pro on bracelet and think this will look as good.
What I like about this watch is that it looks good on a variety of different things and changes the feel of the piece. The leather gives it a vintage and dressy look, the NATO makes it look fun and modern and I think the bracelet will be perfect for daily wear. There aren't that many watches that can rock all three looks (at least in my eyes) and that's why I think this is a keeper for me. |
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Congrats! Great looking piece
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16 June 2017, 07:41 PM | #26 |
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At last managed to do pics. A couple of the beauty
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17 June 2017, 12:02 PM | #27 |
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I bought the CK a few months ago and love it. I think it has one of the most beautiful dials ever.
I bought it thinking I would put on a metal bracelet but the blue strap has grown on me. |
6 July 2017, 10:07 PM | #28 |
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I've just bought the bracelet and all I can say is that it totally changes the watch. Much more casual to my eyes and I love it.
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17 July 2017, 06:17 AM | #29 |
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Enjoy it!!
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