New guy in the house.

[scubatime]

Well Hello,

thought I'd introduce myself & say a little about my love of watches.

I got my first proper watch when I joined the Army and it went from there. G Shocks first. Then divers. I now collect/dive mainly Seiko & citizen dive watches. All on Rubber or Nato/Zulu straps.

Interestingly, my two sons weren't into watches at all till they joined the Army themselves.
First my oldest son Jordan got himself a Tag F1 (Gen) but he killed that on his second tour of Afghanistan

Now he has a Seiko SKX031 modded with a 4r36 movement, Milsub hands and a Gen Rolex trip-lock Crown.

Then my Second lad Joshua got himself a Tissot V8 (Gen) he's managed to look after it a bit better then his big brother!

I've come over to this forum for a couple of reasons. I have of late become somewhat disillusioned with the "mainstream" watch forums. Petty squabbles about if a watch is authentic etc.

I'm partially fed up of the borderline prejudice against what they call watches from HHC's (Hot, Humid, Countries. i.e. Thailand, Philippines etc)

My main beater is a Seiko 6309. It matters not that it is bang-on time wise, has masses of power reserve and I'd had it on my wrist diving at 40 meters many, many time. Doing the job it was made for. because I got it from the Philippines & it has an Aftermarket dial & hand set its regarded as 2nd best.

So, one of the guys who's also a member here suggested I pop over and have a look. So I did one evening. Stayed till 2 in the morning!! lol!

I even PM-ed a couple of guys re what watches they actually dived with, they replied right away with intresting, no BS answers. Really helpful.

TBH, its a breath of fresh air, so thanks guys for reawaking my love of watches.

As regards my first Rep? Think its gona be a PAM 243. Seams to be the one people recommend.

One quick question, anyone go a heads up on a UK based watch guy can waterproof & pressure test this beast when I get it?

My usual dude will have nothing to do with Reps.

I look forward to many posts, many answers, many laughs. I'll try to bring as much as I take.

Regards, Scubatime.

[Jayseppi]

Welcome buddy. From one soldier to another--get yourself a Suunto, you'll be very pleased.

[scubatime]

Thanks Brother, my dive computers a Suunto, love it. Been thinking of getting a Suunto Core. Some of my sons buddie's use them on tour & rate them (nearly) up there with the G Shocks.

[daytonadragon]

Nice welcome post.

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[TatsNGuns]

I think he was basically thanking me guys and your welcome. You will fit in perfectly. Thank you and your sons for their service. Welcome on board. Now become a vip already =)

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