Although on the thicker side, I feel it fits comfortably

Jul 14, 2022,17:09 PM
 

Maybe it has something to do w the lug taper being slightly longer than subs of the same era.  Either way, it’s a great piece and I see the pip showing some age 👌🏽

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That First Watch

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-12:03
Inspired by LFPTK’s post a few days ago I had to go a dig out mine. The first real watch I bought myself. Coincidentally the same as his. The more interesting/amusing story is that the AD I bought it from put me on their Daytona list shortly after. I foll...  

:)

 
 By: amanico : July 14th, 2022-12:36

I agree. And this was a long time ago.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-14:10
I think the SD was even more rarely seen then. I definitely didn’t recall seeing many, any, around in several years after buying this.

Exactly.

 
 By: LarsG : July 14th, 2022-15:16

Ahhhhh

 
 By: myles721 : July 14th, 2022-12:15
The no cyclops SD …Perfecto!!!

Yes. The no cyclops was the key.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-14:12
At that time I didn’t like the Sub Date or GMT because of the cyclops. I thought this was much cleaner. But of course, as a relatively new watch buyer I did need a date ! 😂

I’m exactly the same…

 
 By: myles721 : July 14th, 2022-14:43
Three Seamasters with dates.

What year did you get your SD..

 
 By: Echi : July 14th, 2022-14:50
Excellent first real watch btw. Mine was an Omega Aqua Terra back in 2003. 41mm. Silver dial. Great watch but wore like a plate on my wrist with that thin bezel. It was a Gollum-esque purchase and didn’t know anything back then. I was seduced by the brown... 

Mid-90’s

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-22:56

Nice! I wore my SD4k just two days ago..

 
 By: jp884 : July 14th, 2022-14:53
After having it in the safe for a very long time. Got to love the SD's. ...  

Although on the thicker side, I feel it fits comfortably

 
 By: Kniazukay : July 14th, 2022-17:09
Maybe it has something to do w the lug taper being slightly longer than subs of the same era. Either way, it’s a great piece and I see the pip showing some age 👌🏽

Yes, it does fit better than the Subs of that era.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-22:51
When I bought it did appear smaller on my wrist, and this was a factor. You’re right, it’s not obvious in the pictures but the pip is showing it’s age for sure.

That is a perfect way to start the journey! Superb!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 14th, 2022-23:28

Indeed

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 15th, 2022-18:02

It’s somewhat banged up if you look closely.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 15th, 2022-12:33
I have a small chip on the crystal (for more than 20 years) and the insert has some scratches. But the case is fairly clean. Re the hands, they should be. The watch was never serviced !

👍👍👍

 
 By: Lfptk : July 15th, 2022-15:03

I do recall a slight discount also, but that was more due the businesses in that area always giving each other and each other’s staff discounts.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 15th, 2022-12:36
Kinda like a friends and family thing. It was a small town and everyone knew everyone.