Expect the Unexpected
I just returned from my first overseas trip to Tokyo Japan. From the beginning the plan was to buy something to commemorate the trip. I went in expecting to purchase either a Seamaster 300M or a Tudor BB58, but I was open to being surprised. Well this beautiful neo-vintage BREITLING A33030 practically jumped off the shelf at me. I have never owned a BREITLING before but always admired their work. I’m very pleased with how it all went down. Has anyone else gone in expecting to purchase one piece only to be suprised by another? Tell me your story.
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My canoeing holiday was closing in and my Vostok (then my only 10 bar resistant watch) was being regulated by a watchmaker. What now? I fancied some classic diver design for not a lot of money - Casio Duro. My favourite shop had one in stock. Not my preferred pepsi, but a still quite nice batman. After work I went to the shop: Lo and behold, somebody had just bought the batman. The shop assistant said a G-shock was more suitable for canoeing anyway. I wasn't going on white water, mind you, but she convinced me. I wanted an analogue one, so she pointed me towards the Caioaks. I picked the GA-2100-A and I couldn't have been happier. Stop watch, alarm, timer, light (very practical as an improvised torch). It served well through the holiday and at any and all physical jobs I did. Sure, it wasn't "the" G-shock, it didn't feel like a piece of candy, but the legibility of the hands was great. Not so for the small digital display.
Not quite a happy end, I found its bezel too large for my sleeves, so after some time I moved it on to my brother, who loves it - but he complains about the size as well. 😀
I have no stories to share, just want to say that you did so much better than a Seamaster or BB58, I assume you are referring to a SMP, I own a white dial model, gifted my black dial BB 58 to my younger daughter who is waiting somewhat impatiently for one of my Breitling watches that is not too large on her slender wrist. I recklessly ruthlessly sold off my Breitling watches from the late 80s, 90s replacing them with newer models with better specifications but lacks the charm of older watches from the under rated brand.
My canoeing holiday was closing in and my Vostok (then my only 10 bar resistant watch) was being regulated by a watchmaker. What now? I fancied some classic diver design for not a lot of money - Casio Duro. My favourite shop had one in stock. Not my preferred pepsi, but a still quite nice batman. After work I went to the shop: Lo and behold, somebody had just bought the batman. The shop assistant said a G-shock was more suitable for canoeing anyway. I wasn't going on white water, mind you, but she convinced me. I wanted an analogue one, so she pointed me towards the Caioaks. I picked the GA-2100-A and I couldn't have been happier. Stop watch, alarm, timer, light (very practical as an improvised torch). It served well through the holiday and at any and all physical jobs I did. Sure, it wasn't "the" G-shock, it didn't feel like a piece of candy, but the legibility of the hands was great. Not so for the small digital display.
Not quite a happy end, I found its bezel too large for my sleeves, so after some time I moved it on to my brother, who loves it - but he complains about the size as well. 😀
They do make some smaller versions for the 2100 if your only problem with it was the size
I actually don't have a story to tell like yours but.....that watch that you have RIGHT THERE was and still is a holy grail for me. It sort of looks like one of my Seiko Flightcomputers😀
I went into a local watch shop about a year ago expecting to buy myself a Seiko GMT. That's what I thought, until I fell in love with this Kamasu
They do make some smaller versions for the 2100 if your only problem with it was the size
I got a GW-M5610, which made me get rid of the Casioak. But I'm still considering a GMA-S2100, when they make a perfect one for me.
I got a GW-M5610, which made me get rid of the Casioak. But I'm still considering a GMA-S2100, when they make a perfect one for me.
Good choice, can't go wrong with a square G, mate
My canoeing holiday was closing in and my Vostok (then my only 10 bar resistant watch) was being regulated by a watchmaker. What now? I fancied some classic diver design for not a lot of money - Casio Duro. My favourite shop had one in stock. Not my preferred pepsi, but a still quite nice batman. After work I went to the shop: Lo and behold, somebody had just bought the batman. The shop assistant said a G-shock was more suitable for canoeing anyway. I wasn't going on white water, mind you, but she convinced me. I wanted an analogue one, so she pointed me towards the Caioaks. I picked the GA-2100-A and I couldn't have been happier. Stop watch, alarm, timer, light (very practical as an improvised torch). It served well through the holiday and at any and all physical jobs I did. Sure, it wasn't "the" G-shock, it didn't feel like a piece of candy, but the legibility of the hands was great. Not so for the small digital display.
Not quite a happy end, I found its bezel too large for my sleeves, so after some time I moved it on to my brother, who loves it - but he complains about the size as well. 😀
Great story. I have that watch too and use it when I go out in the field.
Awesome watch, like said before you got a way more interesting piece than you weee set out to buy. Win win for us all- less bb58 photos 😂
Same story as you. Went to Japan, considered Zenith El primero, Breguet Type XX and Omega 57, bought Speedy at the end. Congrats to your new piece, it is wonderfull.