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Mmmm, I'll take that if you don't want it

i just spent 10 minutes Googling what that meant

Haha she's a racist fundy nutjob, imagine an Australian Sarah Palin, but nowhere near as hot, with a flame-red carrot top hairdo

Actually, why bother imagining, with Google, all can be revealed )

Swap strap around trick?

+1 in the words of Pauline Hanson; please explain?

Marina Militare base 44mm 1950. Ticks all the boxes, plus a custom strap. Search Jackson Tse or Getat on the forums, should be less than 100 US, a Swiss conversion should be about that again, so 200-250 all in for the head. To be honest though, i wouldn't bother with the swiss movement. A well-services A6497 would definitely see you through.

A nice strap would be another $100. 350 and you'll have a really sweet custom piece

Guys,

Is there one which doesn't dig into my wrist? If so, where can I get it? I don't really care how close to gen it is. Thanks!

Apparently the newer versions shipping with the latest 212/253 versions are the best quality straps + deployants, but the radius of curvature of the deployants is smaller than the older deployants. I know exactly what you mean though, a larger wrist is a bit flatter, and wearing a deployant all day really let's the ends dig in.

I happen to kinda like it... It's not any worse than these:

Now this is just weird...

What about:

"Don't cover your ears... Watch and learn...you're next"

Out of curiosity,why would you be waiting on Angus?...he only sell's what "the cartel" sell's when and if he can get hold of it. Has something changed of late?...

If a good Fiddy comes out,Josh will have it,then later Angus will...maybe...?

Not if the relationship with the factories that produced the new 359M continues. Angus certainly has the jump on the other dealers for the time being, they really must be selling like hot cakes...

It's hideous... So hideous that I considered picking up a version not dissimilar to this one, it had similar complications, I think it was missing the power reserve.

What a great piece, is this the V2 version? I believe PT has the OR deployant plus strap for $98, which is a little steep. Good luck with the search mate.

@ Babola

Sooooo nice reading m8, thank you you just made my 5min on the toilet to 30min reading and looking at your new amazing watch!!!!

Haha that's exactly how I spent the last 15 minutes, I ddn't want to get up, the review was riveting

Excellent review Babs, great work

Fantastic writeup, it's good to have the details explained with a photo comparison. Nice work mate

530 bucks for an Ocean Racer? Get the fk outta here, that's robbery. I think one of the US members could help you out, parts seem to be much cheaper there.

That is some hardcore modification. Great work!

Although it really cost me hands & legs but I'm very happy about this....NO REGRET!!

That's how you know it was worth it

Looks fantastic a little question, what diameter is your wrist Ray?

A heartfelt post. Angus, on what you are trying to do with the new Automatic PAM models, in particular with taking the feedback from the knowledgable forum members and working with the makers to bring us new goodies. For that alone, you should be commended. Looking forward to many insightful posts

How does one 'polish' the strap to such a high sheen? I have to say, aside from the doichebaggery, the croco strap he's rocking on the Bentley looks pretty good

If Graham and B&R had a baby...

Good to hear the situation was resolved

Yes did that many many time but I thought it would be nice to have one "overall" post for these watches as right now the info is quite dispersed. For those looking for some nice pics and starter info, here are some nice posts:

Pete Sells the 253: link

Post on the 286: link

Post on the 213: link

PeteM shows off his 286: link

A side by side (by PeteM): link

Some QC pics of the 253: link

Some more pics of the 212 and 253 (PeteM again, see a pattern? ) link

Cheers!

That's a pretty good idea actually, lots of watch and strap info, I remember a few good posts and will help you out

I'm sure they're making good money but so is Ed Hardy...

Ooooh SNAP!

What a great piece, these older Seikos are truly built to last.