- 01:54:00
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Having strapped this rare little tough fella on my wrist for the past couple of days, I would like to share with you guys how I feel about this guy.
The immediately distinguishable stingray is made to take sides instead of appealing to the general public. Its either you love it or you hate it. But we all can agree on one point. It's unique look is not only rare but also hard to come by.
First impressions of this Seiko stingray was that it really shared a close resemblance to the Seiko marine master 300 in terms of case design. It is probably due to its one piece/monocoque case design. It looked heavy until I put it on my wrist for the first time...
The immediately distinguishable stingray is made to take sides instead of appealing to the general public. Its either you love it or you hate it. But we all can agree on one point. It's unique look is not only rare but also hard to come by.
If it's the first time you're seeing the stingray, you will probably notice how well the blue bezel compliments the gold markings of the inner bezel as well as the black dial. Seems like a whole lot of Colour thrown into a watch but it's pleasing to the in an extraordinary way.
If you look at the watch from a 45 degree angle, this is where you will notice the blue bezel beginning to shine as it is really quite a remarkable sight coupled with the sapphire crystal.
First impressions of this Seiko stingray was that it really shared a close resemblance to the Seiko marine master 300 in terms of case design. It is probably due to its one piece/monocoque case design. It looked heavy until I put it on my wrist for the first time...
- 05:57:00
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2015 was the year that smart watches taken flight. Started in 2001, The first few smart watches out in the market lacked integration with our daily lifestyle devices and hence have been generally unpopular amongst the general public back then.
Today, smart watches have not only integrated with our lifestyle devices but our daily activities as well. They have proved to be functional and a form of luxurious convenience to our lives.
- 05:18:00
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Taking a break from one of those big brands out there like Omega and Rolex could prove to be not such a bad thing if you actually took sometime to look at what some Indie watchmakers offer.
As fancy as your AP and Cartier pieces are, it doesn't mean that indie watchmakers can't rival them in terms of build quality when they obviously already attain a huge victory over this big brands in terms of affordability.
As fancy as your AP and Cartier pieces are, it doesn't mean that indie watchmakers can't rival them in terms of build quality when they obviously already attain a huge victory over this big brands in terms of affordability.
- 01:49:00
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Homage timepieces are pieces that are normally inspired by a more costly timepiece which is normally out of reach for majority of collectors due to the hefty price tag.
Do not confuse homage pieces with replicas as they are not quite the same. In fact, very different.
Replicas are pieces that are supposed to be identical to their inspiration in terms of looks down to the brand.
On the other hand, homages are pieces that share an uncanny resemblance to their inspiration in terms of looks. But, they have their own brand. Homages usually use inferior movement and have small unnoticeable differences compared to inspiration to remain affordable
Most importantly, homages are not illegal but replicas are illegal.
Here is an example of a beautiful timepiece with its homage.
Below, we have a picture of the Brietling navitimer. A beautiful pilot chronograph. As beautiful as it is, the price of this bad boy is about 7.9k USD. Clearly out of the reach of many collectors
Do not confuse homage pieces with replicas as they are not quite the same. In fact, very different.
Replicas are pieces that are supposed to be identical to their inspiration in terms of looks down to the brand.
On the other hand, homages are pieces that share an uncanny resemblance to their inspiration in terms of looks. But, they have their own brand. Homages usually use inferior movement and have small unnoticeable differences compared to inspiration to remain affordable
Most importantly, homages are not illegal but replicas are illegal.
Here is an example of a beautiful timepiece with its homage.
Below, we have a picture of the Brietling navitimer. A beautiful pilot chronograph. As beautiful as it is, the price of this bad boy is about 7.9k USD. Clearly out of the reach of many collectors
- 05:53:00
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Started off as pocket watches with bracelets, wrist watches has been around for many many years with many many different perspectives on its true purpose on the wrist. Today, I will give you a brief insight on my watch collection as of now.
When I was 7, I got my very first watch. A Quartz timex ironman indiGLO. I absolutely loved the LED's glow at that point of time and it was everything I needed in a watch. Telling me the day and date while keeping time at such an impeccable accuracy. I cant be expecting anything less than perfect for the accuracy of a quartz watch.
- 13:06:00
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An actual ZLM01 is actually very rare and there is currently one on ebay for $999.95USD in the following link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZLM01-Genuine-Origl-Waffle-Strap-Seiko-Divers-6105-6217-mas-Only-1-n-World-/171735781191?hash=item27fc400f47
That's a ridiculous price to pay for just a rubber strap. Not only that, the original vintage strap is more susceptible to cracking due to age.
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