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BruceS · 24 January 2006, 01:05 PM

The Stowa Icarus I had bought from a guy in Germany didn't arrive for my birthday, but that was OK 'cause I bought this for my birthday

Had this one with a black dial once and sold it. I've regretted it ever since as it's likely my favourite dive watch I've owned.

Then the Icarus arrived today

Hard to tell from the pics but it has a really nice silver dial. The movement is much nicer than I expected too, with nice decoration and blued screws. And, the watch is in like new condition, other than the strap. I'm well pleased!

Before I catch hell for buying more watches, I just have to say that I'm getting them while I can afford them, and I don't have to pay that nasty VAT in the UK

Anyway, I'm done for awhile, except for maybe straps.
Cheers,
Bruce

JIM- · 24 January 2006, 01:36 PM

BruceS · 24 January 2006, 02:01 PM

Cheers Jim!

ralphieralph · 24 January 2006, 02:12 PM

Great pics bruce

JJ Irani · 24 January 2006, 03:20 PM

Congrats, Bruce!!

The Stowa is nice, but that Superocean is an absolute cracker with that blue dial!!!

C.J. · 24 January 2006, 03:51 PM

Congrats! Bruce, they're both beautiful and I'm sure well deserved!

Launch Mini · 24 January 2006, 03:59 PM

JJ, now that is ONE NICE Breitling..
No stationary second hand,nice contrast....

mailman · 24 January 2006, 08:20 PM

Nice stuff Bruce.

I guess now that you have the Superocean, the SD is out of the question?

padi56 · 24 January 2006, 08:35 PM

Like that Icarus Bruce whats the engine ETA 2824 or 2836 love those hands I bought a similar looking one from Timefactors.

24 January 2006, 11:49 PM

"I'm done for a while..." Yeah, famous last words, you sick, sick man.

Rockrolex · 24 January 2006, 11:53 PM

Nicely done, Bruce. Both great looking watches.

Now what are you going to do for an encore when you hit the big 50 next year?

BruceS · 25 January 2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Like that Icarus Bruce whats the engine ETA 2824 or 2836 love those hands I bought a similar looking one from Timefactors.

Cheers Padi@! It's a 2824-2. Love that Speedbird too!

BruceS · 25 January 2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nicely done, Bruce. Both great looking watches.

Now what are you going to do for an encore when you hit the big 50 next year?

That's a very good question Ed, and I have no idea

CHeers,
Bruce

25 January 2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

That's a very good question Ed, and I have no idea

CHeers,
Bruce

Get a meteorite dialed WG Daytona... just to piss off Ed.

BruceS · 25 January 2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Get a meteorite dialed WG Daytona... just to piss off Ed.

Orange meteorite dialed Daytona

BruceS · 25 January 2006, 12:29 AM

THanks to everyone for your responses.
Cheers,
Bruce

25 January 2006, 12:45 AM

BTW Bruce, great photos, as usual.

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Get a meteorite dialed WG Daytona... just to piss off Ed.

No, Bruce, you should get one of these to piss off John.

25 January 2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

No, Bruce, you should get one of these to piss off John.

Ed, he already has one.... And it doesn't piss me off. I quite like the GMTII... just not quite as much as the black ExpII.

President Rolex · 25 January 2006, 07:01 PM

You live well, my friend, very well.

Congratulations and best of luck with your new watches.

PR

Kromax · 25 January 2006, 10:22 PM

The Breitling is definitely an eye catcher. Wear it well.

BruceS · 26 January 2006, 02:28 PM

Thanks again everyone! The Stowa hasn't been getting a lot of time as I'm so infatuated with this Breitling. I'm afraid it has taken over the number one spot in my WIS heart

Cheers,
Bruce

Rockrolex · 26 January 2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

Thanks again everyone! The Stowa hasn't been getting a lot of time as I'm so infatuated with this Breitling. I'm afraid it has taken over the number one spot in my WIS heart

Cheers,
Bruce

I know the problem. Although the GMT is still #1, the Olympus has clearly taken up the #2 role. I keep switching between the two. When I wear one, I miss the other. I may have to start wearing one on each wrist to avoid this problem.

BruceS · 29 January 2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I know the problem. Although the GMT is still #1, the Olympus has clearly taken up the #2 role. I keep switching between the two. When I wear one, I miss the other. I may have to start wearing one on each wrist to avoid this problem.

I can't seem to NOT wear this Superocean Ed. I've had the new Stowa on a couple of times, for not very long and I wore my Nighthawk while loading a dumpster today, but then the SO went back on.

Then curiosity got the better of me and I put a blue shark strap on it. Looks damn good, but I love that bracelet. It'll probably go back on tomorrow

Rockrolex · 30 January 2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

I can't seem to NOT wear this Superocean Ed. I've had the new Stowa on a couple of times, for not very long and I wore my Nighthawk while loading a dumpster today, but then the SO went back on.

Then curiosity got the better of me and I put a blue shark strap on it. Looks damn good, but I love that bracelet. It'll probably go back on tomorrow

What is it about these Breitlings that has this strange hold on us, Bruce.

I had my GMT on for the last few days, but this morning, I just had to put the Olympus back on again. Hopefully I'll be strong enough to switch back to the GMT tomorrow for the work week.

dman · 30 January 2006, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

I can't seem to NOT wear this Superocean Ed. I've had the new Stowa on a couple of times, for not very long and I wore my Nighthawk while loading a dumpster today, but then the SO went back on.

Then curiosity got the better of me and I put a blue shark strap on it. Looks damn good, but I love that bracelet. It'll probably go back on tomorrow

So are the Rollies spinning away on the winders?

JJ Irani · 30 January 2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

What is it about these Breitlings that has this strange hold on us, Bruce.

I had my GMT on for the last few days, but this morning, I just had to put the Olympus back on again. Hopefully I'll be strong enough to switch back to the GMT tomorrow for the work week.

Same here, guys....had on my Exp-II but then for some inexplicable reason switched over to the Crosswind.

24 January 2006, 03:20 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Bruce!! The Stowa is nice, but that Superocean is an absolute cracker with that blue dial!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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24 January 2006, 08:20 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Nice stuff Bruce. I guess now that you have the Superocean, the SD is out of the question? __________________ JJ

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Nicely done, Bruce. Both great looking watches. Now what are you going to do for an encore when you hit the big 50 next year? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 January 2006, 01:05 PM	#1
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I had a good birthday, despite having a lousy cold! The Stowa Icarus I had bought from a guy in Germany didn't arrive for my birthday, but that was OK 'cause I bought this for my birthday Had this one with a black dial once and sold it. I've regretted it ever since as it's likely my favourite dive watch I've owned. Then the Icarus arrived today Hard to tell from the pics but it has a really nice silver dial. The movement is much nicer than I expected too, with nice decoration and blued screws. And, the watch is in like new condition, other than the strap. I'm well pleased! Before I catch hell for buying more watches, I just have to say that I'm getting them while I can afford them, and I don't have to pay that nasty VAT in the UK Anyway, I'm done for awhile, except for maybe straps. Cheers, Bruce

24 January 2006, 01:36 PM	#2
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24 January 2006, 02:01 PM	#3
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Cheers Jim!

24 January 2006, 02:12 PM	#4
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Great pics bruce

24 January 2006, 03:51 PM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Congrats! Bruce, they're both beautiful and I'm sure well deserved!

24 January 2006, 11:49 PM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	"I'm done for a while..." Yeah, famous last words, you sick, sick man.

25 January 2006, 12:29 AM	#16
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	THanks to everyone for your responses. Cheers, Bruce

25 January 2006, 12:45 AM	#17
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	BTW Bruce, great photos, as usual.

25 January 2006, 07:01 PM	#20
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	You live well, my friend, very well. Congratulations and best of luck with your new watches. PR

25 January 2006, 10:22 PM	#21
Kromax Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Noah K. Location: New York Posts: 43	The Breitling is definitely an eye catcher. Wear it well.

26 January 2006, 02:28 PM	#22
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks again everyone! The Stowa hasn't been getting a lot of time as I'm so infatuated with this Breitling. I'm afraid it has taken over the number one spot in my WIS heart Cheers, Bruce

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