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Hi everyone!!

I've just beaten my Traser P6506 titanium to death and am researching a new dive watch. Enjoying reading up here.

Cheers!

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Welcome to the board -- you've come to the right place.

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Welcome Outstretch, glad to have you at 3T. Dive Watches, checkout Enzo, Orsa, and Kenzo. Marc from Island Watch (IW forum) has a big select Zeno's and Seiko's and more.

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Thanks for the welcome, guys! Am currently pulled between three watches:

SEIKO KINETIC OYSTER PROFESSIONAL

TAUCHMEISTER T0114

SEIKO ATLAS SCUBA

Any suggestions, comparisons on these 3 would be most appreciated. The Tauchmeister is speaking to me based upon the features and the Tritium, which I'm used to having with the Traser. The first Kinetic Seiko is a real beauty, though I have a feeling it's going to be quite a lump after the titanium Traser. I did used to wear a Rolex Sea Dweller for a number of years, though, so am used to having help to lift my left arm..

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Think I've just added this little beauty to the shortlist:

TAUCHMEISTER T0061

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Check these out, just a thought

Powered by the Seiko 7S36 movement.

SKZ251K1

SKZ247K1

Thanks-
Marc Frankel, Owner
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Marc, thanks, I will do.

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Welcome aboard 3T... am sure you will find the right one - post pics when you do (course of the ones you showed, I like the kinetic the best myself)... ;)

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Yep, aesthetically, there's a lot of Sea Dweller in that watch which is possibly why I like it so much. Can't persuade the wife (just got married 3 months ago) to let me get another SD so this may have to do the trick. :cool:

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Welcome to 3Thand6.gif

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Thanks, feelin' right at home, already! hand6.gif

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Well, not liking to dwell on things and having spent 8 solid hours researching, I just pulled the trigger on the Seiko Kinetic Oyster Professional (SKA371P2). I'll post some pics when it arrives!

Here's a couple more from the Bay:

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Good decision.. and congrats... looking forward to those pics when you get it.. :cool:

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Welcome to 3T and nice grab on the Kinetic!!

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Thanks! Spoke to the shop this morning and it should arrive tomorrow morning. Will keep ya informed.

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Welcome to 3T!

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Thanks!

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Just looking at the Monster: can anyone please tell me the difference between the SKX779K1 and SKX779K3? Having probs finding info on that.

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LOL! Good job no-one I know can see me sat here chatting to myself..:P Anyways, I couldn't resist checking out the Seiko Monster K3 so just pulled the trigger on one of those. Will let ya all know which one I keep!

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Hey outstretch

IanM here from Western Australia. Welcome! As you can already see - there are minds just like yours here - and a wealth of info at your fingertips. I lurk on other sites, too, but this place is the bomb.

Have a good time, post lots, and feel free to share!

Cheers!

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IanM wrote: Hey outstretch

IanM here from Western Australia. Welcome! As you can already see - there are minds just like yours here - and a wealth of info at your fingertips. I lurk on other sites, too, but this place is the bomb.

Have a good time, post lots, and feel free to share!

Cheers!

Hey bud! Thanks! Yes, this seems like a fun place to hang out! Just received the Kinetic this morning and it's a sweet watch. It's not as heavy as I expected which is positive as I thought it might be a lot heavier. I used to love wearing really heavy watches, the bigger and heavier the better, but I got used to the titanium Traser and quite liked not noticing wearing it. That said, I can't wear it in earnest until Thursday when I'll receive the Monster and decide which one to keep.

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well, got both the watches but I'm afraid to say they'll both be going back. The Kinetic was a nice watch but just didn't sit well and the hollow fingers bothered me. The Monster was also nice but I wasn't thrilled with the overall finish on the one I received, nor was I keen on the luminous dials. On both I would have preferred more resistance in the bezel, too. All in all I liked them both but couldn't live with either in the long run, soooo, maybe gonna have to spend a few more bucks on this one..sigh..

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Well, after a little negotiation with the Mrs. I managed to get the green light on a GSAR which I've just ordered. I have a feeling that should do me nicely. :dude: Hmm...looks like I'll have to change my avatar again..:? (right...that's better..)

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Hi Folks!! Hoping to pick up the GSAR from the shipping depot in the morning. Will let ay know. Ordered a pretty cool dive strap for it, too. Will put up some picks if it works out.

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Cool changeup... looking forward to the GSAR pics.. sorry to hear the Seikos didnt pan out for ya, but think you will be happy with your latest choice... hand6.gif

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Looking forward to pixs of your new GSAR. Hope you take some wrist shots. I plan on pulling the trigger on a new JSAR in March, if I think it's to big I will get a GSAR instead.

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Thanks guys! Yeah, I'm interested to see the size, too. I looked at the JSAR but it looks huge. I'll post some pics. onna leave for the depot in 30 mins!

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OK, images right here:

http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=9519&forum_id=5

My wrists are average size and whilst I can understand some people maybe wanting a larger case, I like it and the quality is just what I was looking for. Good weight, too, without being annoying and very comfortable on the rubber strap that accompanies it.

I must say, 20mm is quite small for the lug size but it's OK. I've ordered a new strap which I hope will beef it just a wee bit but will also get the bracelet as I have a feeling it will work well on one of those.