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4 June 2014, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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My SeaDweller and Eyesight
My most recent acquisition thanks to our good friend BodyBump (Oscar) was a gently used 16600. Man do I love that watch. Seriously. It's a very nice compliment to my LV. Thought having basically 2 subs would be redundant but that went out the window very quickly.
My only drawback with it is the date given there's no cyclops is so über small. I find myself seriously almost unable to read it. And of course my Irish stubbornness will not allow me to even think about resorting to those damn bi-focals. Oh dear. Age is catching up after all. Still love the watch though Anyone else think the date is teeny tiny as well or is it just me??? |
4 June 2014, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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Progressive lenses are an excellent option for those who need near-vision correction. One has to really look to see that there is a near limitless number of corrections in the lower part of the lens. There is no gap in one's vision and learning to point ones head when necessary for optimal vision is an easy adaption.
I wouldn't think of trying to get by without mine.
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I can even read the date on my watches now... at least those that have a date!
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4 June 2014, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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+2 on the progressives. My i-doc said some people have a hard time getting used to them, but not me. No problem whatsoever. I don't even really have to move my head noticeably to look out a particular portion.
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Man you guys are old
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4 June 2014, 01:32 PM | #6 |
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I'm in the same boat - I treat the date window on my SD as a rectangular hour marker!
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4 June 2014, 02:39 PM | #8 |
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It is too tiny. I use my iPhone 5S to check the date now!
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4 June 2014, 09:22 PM | #9 |
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Sacrilegious!!!
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6 June 2014, 12:17 AM | #11 |
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Definitely harder to make out the date without the Cyclops.
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6 June 2014, 12:22 AM | #12 |
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At the current price points of these things, doesn't that go without saying?
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6 June 2014, 01:23 AM | #13 |
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6 June 2014, 04:11 AM | #15 |
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Love the 16600 but admit that the date is at times hard to see - would not change anything though - super watch!
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6 June 2014, 04:34 AM | #16 |
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have a Cyclops fitted to the crystal.
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7 June 2014, 11:00 AM | #17 |
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I think the date is the right size for me
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7 June 2014, 11:10 AM | #18 |
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If I,m sitting or standing still no problem with my bifocals, cant wear those transitions lenses. Too old to see while moving it,s a bit small but wouldn't change a thing either.
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7 June 2014, 02:52 PM | #19 |
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Congrats. Any wrist shots?
I love the fact my 16600 does not have a cyclops |
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