The trio is complete!

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26th April 2024, 12:07
Filterlab

The trio is complete!

Well, after many, many years of trying literally every watch I could find, my final trio has been procured.

As you can see, there's definitely a vein to my watch preference; sword hands, incredible clarity, simplicity and good engineering. I like a watch to show me the time above everything else - and that must be within a glance. I like heavy contrast between dial and the indices/handset. Any clever engineering must be for purpose only, and not just a 'because we can' scenario. So I feel that these three fit rather well into all of the above.

1. Damasko DC66 LE on bracelet.

Worn all day when I'm out and about working. Every bit of info I could conceivably need, and the very handy (and oft-used) chronograph. The bezel is great for tracking a second time zone too. Ice-hardened so exceptionally scratch resistant, and an industrial-strength bracelet. The AR coating also makes it consistently quick to read.

https://i.ibb.co/f9sZjxC/3.jpg

2. IWC XVI.

This goes on my wrist as soon as I'm home, and it's back on the wrist when I wake up, and it stays there until I leave for work. Clean, crisp, slim, light and elegant - it's perfect for casual, business and dress. IWC have a knack for pilot watches, and IMO do it better than most. The Mark series is one of their best and I longed for one since seeing Vanilla Sky way back when. I know it was the XV in that film, but it planted a seed. I actually prefer the XVI due to the sword hands.

https://i.ibb.co/WP6wtXV/2.jpg

3. Sinn UX.

Fresh in today from Chronomaster. A 2023 Sinn UX Hydro that's fully tegimented, including the bracelet. Possibly the widest viewing angle of any watch, the oil-filled case makes it a stonker. Quartz accuracy, massive battery life and the typically superb build quality that Sinn are reknowned for. This came with two additional canvas straps and I have a rubber on the way, plus two other rubbers that fit perfectly, and a spare Sinn buckle. This will be my cycling / beach / swimming / fun fair watch.

https://i.ibb.co/pfKwRsf/1.jpg

And the three together...

https://i.ibb.co/smXQwVW/4.jpg

I also have a Casio Wave Ceptor which I wear for gardening and general DIY filth, and an Apple Watch for exercise monitoring (I hate it though), so it's not really "three only", but in terms of my daily wears, it'll be only these.
26th April 2024, 13:43
magpie215

Fabulous trio there...I could easily live with those 3.
26th April 2024, 13:52
verv

Nice trio, I have a real soft spot for the Sinn Hydro's.
Must feel good to have found your perfect 3!
26th April 2024, 13:54
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by magpie215

Fabulous trio there...I could easily live with those 3.

Thank you kindly!

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Originally Posted by verv

Nice trio, I have a real soft spot for the Sinn Hydro's.
Must feel good to have found your perfect 3!

It does indeed. I've had a UX before, a non-teg, but moved it on. The teg feels a lot different, so this is a permanent keeper now, along with the other two. It's a cracking piece.
26th April 2024, 15:28
P9CLY

You & I have the same taste.

3 great watches there Rob.
26th April 2024, 16:04
Dr Wolff

Final trio? Believe it when I see it! But lovely and I'll stake my place in the queue if/when you sell any of them on (especially the UX, as likewise a fan of oil-filled watches).
26th April 2024, 16:09
earlofsodbury

Not sure I could ever quite settle at 3, but if I did, these would be contenders - just lovely :love_heart:
26th April 2024, 17:03
Griswold

A nice trio. Sufficiency different to sit well together.
26th April 2024, 17:09
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by P9CLY

You & I have the same taste.

3 great watches there Rob.

Thanks kindly sir!

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Originally Posted by Dr Wolff

Final trio? Believe it when I see it! But lovely and I'll stake my place in the queue if/when you sell any of them on (especially the UX, as likewise a fan of oil-filled watches).

I'll do my best to keep these. :smile-new:

The UX is a peach, can't take my eyes off it.

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Originally Posted by earlofsodbury

Not sure I could ever quite settle at 3, but if I did, these would be contenders - just lovely :love_heart:

Thanks good Earl. I know we have similar tastes in watches. :smile-new:

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Originally Posted by Griswold

A nice trio. Sufficiency different to sit well together.

Thanks Gris.
26th April 2024, 18:21
MADDOG

A very nice trio.
26th April 2024, 18:30
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by MADDOG

A very nice trio.

Cheers good sir. How's things with you matey?
26th April 2024, 19:01
Nealywheelie

Glad I was able to help with one of them, and also know that the watch is a 'keeper'. It's a nice feeling from a sellers perspective.
Congrats on your trio.

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26th April 2024, 19:02
Ruggertech

Lovely, great choices.
26th April 2024, 19:08
Halitosis

A couple of immensely practical (and handsome) Germanic bookends with a pretty Swiss sandwich filling. Can’t argue with those choices
26th April 2024, 19:14
sparmar1

Lovely set - not too dissimilar to my own tastes.

Ciao,
Sanjay

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26th April 2024, 19:50
trident-7

Lovely....but I bet you don't stay at this 'final trio'
26th April 2024, 19:56
Montello

Nice choices. I too prefer the flieger hands on the later mark series watches.

I have a PRS-48 mark XI but prefer my Mark XX.
26th April 2024, 20:09
catch21

Very interesting, thanks, and excellent set. I’m liking the UX more than I expected. Bet you don’t stick with 3 for long! Something will,come along that catches your eye.
26th April 2024, 20:27
Filterlab

Thanks chaps, and especially Neal for selling me the DC. :smile-new:

I will undoubtedly buy other watches, and no doubt some of those will be sold again; but this is an eternal trio. I've done so much selling and buying back of watches that I know I must stick to what plucks my heart strings.

Right, now off to SC to see what's about. :biggrin-new:
26th April 2024, 20:28
Mj2k

Cracking trio, I love my DA36 & 37 and UX for legibility and lack of fuss.

Fancy adding a bracelet to the DAs.

What are the canvas straps you mention for the UX as always after new ideas vs the rubbers, natos and bracelet (bracelet is my least favourite)

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26th April 2024, 20:39
TaketheCannoli

I’m inclined to call that the perfect trio. Absolutely wonderful.
26th April 2024, 20:44
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by Mj2k

Cracking trio, I love my DA36 & 37 and UX for legibility and lack of fuss.

Fancy adding a bracelet to the DAs.

What are the canvas straps you mention for the UX as always after new ideas vs the rubbers, natos and bracelet (bracelet is my least favourite)

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I'm not entirely sure, although Neil at Chronomaster mentioned that they are Sinn straps. They're very weighty and have Sinn buckles on them. I'll take a picture tomorrow.

Canvas straps aren't really my thing, bracelets are my favourite with silicone a close second.

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Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli

I’m inclined to call that the perfect trio. Absolutely wonderful.

Thanks kind sir.
26th April 2024, 21:00
beechcustom

Lovely 3 piece and interesting that each has a purpose so to speak. My collection are all daily wearers and are rotated equally with the exception of the IWC MARK18 which isn't worn during summer due to the leather strap and the Linde Werdelins which are only worn in the summer.
26th April 2024, 21:07
Filterlab

Still trying to find a bracelet for my XVI, but I've given up hope really.
29th April 2024, 20:31
Dave E

Nothing not to like there, a lovely trio.
29th April 2024, 20:40
Nealywheelie

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Originally Posted by Filterlab

Still trying to find a bracelet for my XVI, but I've given up hope really.

Will keep an eye our for you Rob.
Cheers.

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29th April 2024, 20:47
RobDad

Very nice - Diver, smart, chrono and each pretty but purposeful. Make a great trio, and each the best of its kind imho. I’d be inclined to add something else with a splash of colour - or something full lume - but I never know when to stop tbh!
30th April 2024, 06:34
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by Nealywheelie

Will keep an eye our for you Rob.
Cheers.

Thanks Neal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDad

Very nice - Diver, smart, chrono and each pretty but purposeful. Make a great trio, and each the best of its kind imho. I’d be inclined to add something else with a splash of colour - or something full lume - but I never know when to stop tbh!

Cheers. I have a red silicone coming in for the UX. That'll be the colour. :biggrin-new:
30th April 2024, 10:20
Rev-O

You definitely have a type, as my daughters would say.

I was going to do a joke* but decided against it

* "WIS seeks date with large hands and black face; must be solidly built and easy to read; Arabic preferred but not essential; leather straps optional."
30th April 2024, 10:32
Filterlab

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev-O

You definitely have a type, as my daughters would say.

I was going to do a joke* but decided against it

* "WIS seeks date with large hands and black face; must be solidly built and easy to read; Arabic preferred but not essential; leather straps optional."

Superb!

All jokes welcome matey. :smile-new: