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A new home !
It was rather difficult to find a nice watch box in Shanghai where I live, and one that could accommodate the 57.5mm Type 20's. One could order online, but typically goods have a habit of getting stuck in customs here and ultimately returned to sender. So it was by chance that i came across a rather appropriate watch case from none other than the world renowned Shanghai Tang's. Space enough for my two Type 20's, and my tool watch, the robust Defy Extreme Open Chronograph, which unfortunately was not so popular when released, and finally the 1917 Zenith Mark V Cockpit watch, with room left over for cufflinks !
I hope that soon I may get the chance to replace the Defy with a Type 20 GMT or Annual Calendar to complete my Zenith pilot theme. That said, the Defy has served me well, having accompanied me on many a diving trip, including a wonderful Manta feeding ground in the Maldives. Anyone considering a robust diver may now want to consider the Defy Extreme range since they are being offered at significantly lower price points than when I got mine. I would say it would definitely be a good alternative to a Rolex Deep Sea.
Thanks for visiting,
Dean
A new home !
It was rather difficult to find a nice watch box in Shanghai where I live, and one that could accommodate the 57.5mm Type 20's. One could order online, but typically goods have a habit of getting stuck in customs here and ultimately returned to sender. So...
It is always great to see some of our friends so in love with
a Watch that they want all of them, in their different variations. Wish you all the best in your exciting quest. Best, Nicolas.
Not a bad idea
Thanks Nicolas. I notice many people try to get all iterations of a watch many years after, but I guess it is not a bad idea to get all the versions of the watch as and when they are released. But anyway I do not think I will go that way. What attracted m...
Cool "home" ....
I love Shanghai Tang style, even after I learned that they belong to Richemont Group but they maintained the David Tang original and distinctive design. I notice that there is space for another watch. The annual calendar will be a nice choice. Cheers, Nil...
Good point.
Thanks Nilo. You raised a good point, and so my collection, including box, supports both LVMH and Richemont luxury groups! So i might need to put a Swatch System 51 in the last slot to complete! Anyway, Shanghai Tang is quite stylish and very distinctive,...
Yes
The Defy is a perfect 48mm for my wrist. The Type 20's are large, but remember that was to be able to accommodate the 50mm 5011k movement, and not part of the trend to larger and larger watches. Anyway, I think I can pull it off. ...