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Devildog · 2 July 2022, 12:16 AM

Been looking at a few watches recently from a RG DD @ £46,000 (at my local bricks and mortar reseller) which I have to say was absolute gorgeous to the GS I posted about a couple of weeks back.

Anyway. Was browsing online last night and the “Captain Willard” reinterpretation caught my eye. Like. Really caught my eye.

Very subtle faux patina. The lightly textured matt grey dial. The case shape and importantly slightly smaller size. The bevelled slightly curved sapphire crystal.

Decided to take a walk through the Argyle Arcade in my home city of Glasgow. The arcade is a covered “street” full of jewellery and watch shops.

My retailer of choice had everything but the SPB237J1. The “proper” Willard, yeah?

Tried on a few. Great watches but no 237. Walked past a few more and there it was. In the window. On the green nato.

10 minutes later. Deal done. Decent discount too.

Got home and stuck it on the grey strap. The green is nice but the gray is more my colour.

I’m not a massive fan of full NATOs and it’s a lovely but thick strap.

Quick couple of cuts, sealed the ends with a chef’s blowtorch and one quickly modified single pass strap later (kept the green original) and done! Perfection (for me).

And the obligatory wrist shot. It’s a great size and extremely comfortable. One of those watches that looks and feels so much better in real life.

Absolutely love this one!

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EagleBear · 2 July 2022, 12:33 AM

Looks great congratulations

brandrea · 2 July 2022, 12:36 AM

Congratulations Scott, it’s a beauty

RW16610 · 2 July 2022, 12:45 AM

Great choice, Scott! I can see why you closed the deal on this as quickly as you did, you'll never regret that. Enjoy in good health.

ink3027 · 2 July 2022, 06:12 AM

Congratulations, she's a beauty

Rebel · 2 July 2022, 06:20 AM

JayHantz · 2 July 2022, 06:25 AM

Congrats!

rom33 · 2 July 2022, 06:35 AM

The strap looks great on that watch !

BNA/LION · 2 July 2022, 08:34 AM

Congratulations!

ap1 · 2 July 2022, 10:59 AM

That’s a fun one , enjoy

1William · 2 July 2022, 10:06 PM

Congratulations.

alllexandru · 2 July 2022, 10:07 PM

Nice Seiko!
Congrats!

Urosfan · 3 July 2022, 07:01 AM

Congrats

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Devildog · 3 July 2022, 08:32 PM

Cheers everyone

Really liking this one. Considering picking up the oem bracelet for it too.

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Devildog · 16 August 2022, 02:02 AM

Went with the US BOR.

I think it suits it pretty well

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RW16610 · 16 August 2022, 05:17 AM

Looks stunning, Scott! That bracelet really suits the piece, extremely versatile.

1William · 16 August 2022, 10:41 PM

I really like the bracelet. Can you tell me the Name brand and style? Thanks.

Devildog · 17 August 2022, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I really like the bracelet. Can you tell me the Name brand and style? Thanks.

Yes of course.

Its the Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice Bracelet (Seiko SPB15x "Willard")

https://www.uncleseiko.com/products/...-willard-diver

bcall · 17 August 2022, 10:38 AM

Nice Seiko!
Congratulations!

1William · 17 August 2022, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Yes of course.

Its the Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice Bracelet (Seiko SPB15x "Willard")

https://www.uncleseiko.com/products/...-willard-diver

Got it. Thank you.

2 July 2022, 12:16 AM	#1
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,632	Surprise Incoming Been looking at a few watches recently from a RG DD @ £46,000 (at my local bricks and mortar reseller) which I have to say was absolute gorgeous to the GS I posted about a couple of weeks back. Anyway. Was browsing online last night and the “Captain Willard” reinterpretation caught my eye. Like. Really caught my eye. Very subtle faux patina. The lightly textured matt grey dial. The case shape and importantly slightly smaller size. The bevelled slightly curved sapphire crystal. Decided to take a walk through the Argyle Arcade in my home city of Glasgow. The arcade is a covered “street” full of jewellery and watch shops. My retailer of choice had everything but the SPB237J1. The “proper” Willard, yeah? Tried on a few. Great watches but no 237. Walked past a few more and there it was. In the window. On the green nato. 10 minutes later. Deal done. Decent discount too. Got home and stuck it on the grey strap. The green is nice but the gray is more my colour. I’m not a massive fan of full NATOs and it’s a lovely but thick strap. Quick couple of cuts, sealed the ends with a chef’s blowtorch and one quickly modified single pass strap later (kept the green original) and done! Perfection (for me). And the obligatory wrist shot. It’s a great size and extremely comfortable. One of those watches that looks and feels so much better in real life. Absolutely love this one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

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3 July 2022, 08:32 PM	#14
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,632	Cheers everyone Really liking this one. Considering picking up the oem bracelet for it too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

16 August 2022, 02:02 AM	#15
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,632	Went with the US BOR. I think it suits it pretty well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

2 July 2022, 12:33 AM	#2
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,729	Looks great congratulations

2 July 2022, 12:36 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Congratulations Scott, it’s a beauty

2 July 2022, 12:45 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	Great choice, Scott! I can see why you closed the deal on this as quickly as you did, you'll never regret that. Enjoy in good health.

2 July 2022, 06:12 AM	#5
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 715	Congratulations, she's a beauty

2 July 2022, 06:25 AM	#7
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Congrats!

2 July 2022, 06:35 AM	#8
rom33 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: In a Hotel Posts: 297	The strap looks great on that watch !

2 July 2022, 10:59 AM	#10
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,033	That’s a fun one , enjoy

2 July 2022, 10:06 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations.

2 July 2022, 10:07 PM	#12
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,317	Nice Seiko! Congrats!

3 July 2022, 07:01 AM	#13
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2022, 05:17 AM	#16
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	Looks stunning, Scott! That bracelet really suits the piece, extremely versatile.

16 August 2022, 10:41 PM	#17
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	I really like the bracelet. Can you tell me the Name brand and style? Thanks.

17 August 2022, 10:38 AM	#19
bcall Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: The States Posts: 104	Nice Seiko! Congratulations!

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