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Fascinating. But I wonder how it pertains to a watch called the F1.

@@soundsoserious I am not sure what the watch is called makes any difference as to whether it can be used as a dive watch or not. That would depend on whether it was water tight. Nevertheless, Tag would experience immeasurable criticism from the watch community if they had a rotating bezel, that rotated in either direction, for the reasons I explained. Some watches don't even have a rotating bezel, even though they have the numbers on the bezel that looks like it should rotate for use as a timer of some sort.

@@Mark-rw3kwfair points. Thanks! Check out my review of the latest version of this watch

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Thanks! Check out EBay, they have an authenticity guarantee that works really well. Aside from that you can sometimes find good deals on Facebook or Reddit.

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It will; but you’ll need to use the original spring bar and the 20mm strap will need to be slightly squeezed at the lugs

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An odd choice for sure.

Grb300 is definitely on my list. Awesome choice.

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If one comes into my collection I definitely will! Did you see my Black Bay 58 video?

All terrific options! It’s kind of Sinn’s version of the Datejust in some ways. There’s a 556 for whatever your taste may be. Great watches.

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Great point. This video is starting to show its age. Lots of great options now.

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Thank you! Long live Santan! 😈

Amazing price! Terrific watch really, great style and classic Cartier is always a good idea. 👍🏽

Well I don’t think this comes vaguely close to the “finest watchmaker-made quartz movement” but I appreciate a Seiko fan whenever I find one. Appreciate the honest opinion but I’d strongly advise getting this at the steep discount you can find easily in the secondary market and not bother with retail at all (even with the customary discount, etc). Check out some of my other GS bashing videos too!

@@soundsoserious You don't consider the 9F series to be "vaguely close" to some of the finest quartz movements in the world? Again, I'm far from a Grand Seiko fanboy, but that statement is bananas on its face. The movement features torque comparable to a mechanical movement, there is a backlash feature, a non-visible first beat between every second to ensure precision, and it's thermocompensated. They literally grow their own specialty crystals. Is anyone else doing that? Question- what DO you consider to be some of the best quartz movements going these days?

@@LeonManetThere’s a guy named Francois Paul. If only I could remember his last name. Anyway, he’s an actual watchmaker, and his company makes the finest quartz watch money can buy. It’s the top of the mountain, the ne plus ultra. Lots of companies make thermocompensated quartz movements that’s nothing important or special, I had one in my Certina, nice watch for $250. (Check out the review). Look, your memorization of the Seiko advertising points is commendable, truly! I just happen to actually own all these watches so I can only give my hands on opinions. Take it or leave it I guess. Ah I remember now, Journe.

@@soundsoserious I'm sorry, but you will be hard-pressed to find anyone serious about watches who will agree that the FP Journe Elegante 1210 calibre is a better quartz movement than the Grand Seiko 9F calibre. FP Journe are seriously beautiful and very rare pieces, but the Elegante's 1210, while hand-assembled like the GS 9F series, does not come close to matching the technology incorporated in the 9F series of movements. Thermocompensation is nothing new, as you pointed out, but that is the least of it. The 9F series develops torque comparable to a mechanical movement. This is a huge deal. It means heavier hands featuring more planes for finishing may be used... which you see often on mechanical watches, but not so often on quartz pieces, which usually must use lighter and somewhat plainer (at least under a loupe) handsets. Additionally, the 9F movement will briefly stop for a fraction of a second between beats to micro-adjust the smoothness and accuracy of the tick, ensuring the second hand lands precisely on the marker. And finally, when I said they grow their own specialty quartz crystals, I meant it. And because they grow them, they can individually test them before incorporating them into their movements, to ensure they use only the best and therefore build the most accurate movements. FP Journe's 1210 movement, while encased in a very nice watch, is functionally more comparable to a late 90's Breitling "Super Quartz" movement. Sure, the auto-cutoff is nice, but this is a very simple thing to do, and, honestly, if we're speaking in terms of practicality, a parlor-trick which is achieved at the cost of maximum overall stability. Do you want maximum accuracy both in time-marking and time accuracy? Or do you want to replace your battery less often? For what it's worth, this has nothing to do with "memorizing Seiko advertising points", and very much to do with plain old experience with the movements. I don't mean to offend you, but you seem to espouse a lot of opinions that horology experts and watchmakers would find very, let's say, controversial. And you state them as if they are established facts, and then give actual advice based on them. I enjoy your videos, but maybe add a disclaimer or two that these are your opinions?

@@LeonManetI find myself, difficult as it may be to admit….speechless. I give way sir. 🎩

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Not sure of L2L but my wrist is 16cm.

Thanks!!!! Great watch do you still have it?

Sadly no, was traded awhile back!

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Thanks for clarifying! Good to know.

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Hm, interesting observation. 🤔 I wouldn’t say it’s difficult to read in the dark but I understand your point. May have to reevaluate these now.

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I agree. This was an important watch for Panerai as well.

@@soundsoserious the 305 also has the more patina looking hands versus the 1305 where the hands are very stark white. I like the more subdued look of the watch. Other watches I own ….IWC transitional that has the duel peloton spring with the old IWC big pilot watch face and only 115 made in the world, Pam 88, Pam 1104, Rolex date Sub and an the IWC Miramar top gun triple dates ceramic. I think I’m going to pull the trigger on the 305 👍. Great video TY

A great collection! I think the 305 is a lot of value right now. You mentioned transitional and this was very much a transitional watch for Panerai. The last of the “old” Panerai along with the 233.

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Thanks for the comment! I’m with you amigo. This thing makes some of my pricier watches seem downright silly. Shockingly good value for the money.

Thank you! I honestly don’t know where that are from. They are like 10 years old. In the world of Panerai the watches come and go but the straps remain.

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Great story! It’s always satisfying to achieve a grail and the YG DD in all its varieties is a worthy one. In a pinch it can be traded for safe passage out of a war zone. Try that with any other watch.

@@soundsoserious lol! Absolutely, but it’s not for sale, too much put in, and memories that go with it. I will eventually pass it down to one of my boys. But it’s a stunner, the 36, champagne dial with the gold sticks, with the arcrlylic top is just beautiful! I’ve had it now for 16 years, it keeps perfect time, and it’s such a classic. Looking forward to seeing my uncle, as I fly, to tease each other- on the Big Rolex time!lol

Well said. This watch is interesting in that works well for any age and any style. Wear it with flip flops, sneakers, or dress shoes and you’re always on point. It looks so cool on younger men and women in casual clothes, but at the same time it is standard operating issue for the country club crowd.

@@soundsoserious lol! That’s the truth! It goes with any occasion. I try to wear it humbly, really use it for special purposes, otherwise I’m wearing my Brietling Chronomat, in my jeans and t-shirts when just fiddling in the town.. But my Rolex is a very special timepiece, that many do not possess. I wish everyone could own and experience this fabulous watch, in their collection as well.

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Agree it looks oddly cheap but it’s actually matte ceramic I think. I enjoyed this watch while I had it but ultimately it was just a little too overdone in terms of design to be a keeper.

It’s cheap enough to not be a major issue though. I think I paid $500 for this and while that’s not insignificant, it’s not much in the world of watches. That’s a single bracelet link for some watch brands. If you like the design then I’d say go for it. Even though it’s a cheap movement the quality of the design and the well made case make up for it.