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I don't know what is generally thought around here, but I really like the Ocean One watches and the price is very agreeable too. As for Vostock, I have a few and love the typical Russian take on waterproofing. Story goes that after glasnost when NASA and the Russian counterpart finally were able to exchange notes, NASA guys talked about the problems of writing in space how a huge amount of dollars ended up in the Fisher space pen. Great pens, I have a couple. The Russians shrugged and said we took pencils.

I thought I would like to share my new sharkmesh bracelet with you. I like it and it works for me.

PAM 356 on Simona 1945

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Thank you kind sir! I could use lots more practice, but it's actually quite fun.

Yes Seiko have been my choice of beach, swimming and scuba watch for thirty years. Many Seikos could be replaced for less than the cost of a minor repair on premium brand. The Marine Master is a beautiful watch in its own right.

@TomTom69 @Sogeha http://www.seiko-prospex.com Check the video with their depth tests especially the Marine master. I would say that Seiko's meters seem to be real meters. OK, they are "slow motion depth increase" not real person diving, but how do you create a standardized test in real water (also... Europe's deepest Lake is in Macedonia, and it ain't more than 500m. I think I'll go with the "Depth meters/dollar"-principle. And SEIKO wins by far.

Yeah, me too. White, small amounts of rose gold (not TT) and SS.. Pure beauty.

I spoke to a watch parts re-seller in China about a custom case order and he got in touch with a factory that previously made a high quality Vintage Rlx Case that he sold. I asked this particular guy, because I bought a good case from him at a good price and the case-back is the first one I've owned where my Rolex Oyster Opener fits like a glove (maybe just coincidence ) . The "MONTRES ROLEX..." embossing on the inside is also very good and better than on other 1000$+ cases that I've seen. Here is what I gathered so far: Minimum Order Quantity is 100 Cases, though it will be cheaper if a bigger order is placed (they normally do bigger production runs than 100). The factory needs 3D Scans or Drawings. For best results, they also need a genuine sample case. They have experience making oyster watch cases and they do full detailing on the case (and assembly if crown/tube/pushers are part of the case) - not just simple CNC'ing. I don't have a price/case yet. My contact said the factory needs 3D Scans or Drawings for a proper price quotation. I will see if I can get at least a ball-park figure for a run of 100, 200 and 500 cases without the 3D Scans. Based on pricing I could negotiate for a single case that he had in stock, I'd estimate that a run of ~100 Cases can be realized for 100$ or less per case (excl. the cost of 3D Scanning!). Can I see a show of hands who is interested in pursuing this further? What I mean is: Willing to share the upfront investment & work involved and aware of the risks involved (I've been around for 10 years and the majority of member projects which involved more than a datewheel turned to shit in one way or another). Where were we on the topic of 3D Scanning? Is there only this one company that takes 1000$ for case scan, or did someone have a scanner at work or otherwise accessible (or know of a cheaper vendor)? @paristoto (as FYI)

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@legend you wish all your clients were like me sent, me thinks

It is huge... Should I reject it?