Re: OK, so I'll 'fess up. I've got yet another incoming.
Oooooh, I like, I like, especially the Pepsi version. Congrats, Ricky. Be sure to post pics when it arrives. That blue is stunning.

Ricky, I just your willpower NOT to buy a new watch! However>>>>
I know you'll enjoy the watch. The blue looks real good. Be sure to shoot some new pix when it arrives and post for all of us to over!

Thanks for the update!

X-mas comes early (and twice) in the house of Ricky Lee
Glad you landed your sought-after. Now, you'll never miss a GMT function

Looks great , Ricky! I also like the ''pepsi'' version! (n/t)

Apparently everyone likes the Pepsi , since it appears to be universally Sold Out. (n/t)

Now that is the shade of blue I've been looking for. Not just blue when the light hits it at the right angle.  (n/t)

Not sure what the Pantone Number might be, but the Layman's Term is usually "Royal Blue".
It is mighty striking.

With the exception of my Screaming Orange watches, this hue of blue gets the most comment, I think.

Looks great Ricky. Congrats  (n/t)

Bro. Jan. (n/t)

Like Jeremy, I'm not sure I'm wild about the second watch on the same band thing, but like it overall.
But perhaps I'm just a stick in the mud, and need to expand my horizons.

Scarily, my second thought also echoed Jeremy's "using the quartz movement as a reference for setting the auto movement." Nothing like carrying a reference around with you, though it might drive me nuts when it got off by more than a second or so, causing me to reset my auto multiple times during the day.

But I do like the looks of the main watch, with its straightforward, uncluttered dial and swordhands of an adequate length (I could do without the cyclops, but that is a personal thing).

Enjoy!

Re: Scarily, my second thought also echoed Jeremy's "using the quartz movement as a reference for setting the auto movement."
That had already occurred to me as well.

Obviously a case of "Great Minds Think Alike"!

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..I'm not sure I'm wild about the second watch on the same band thing.. But perhaps I'm just a stick in the mud, and need to expand my horizons.

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But I do like the looks of the main watch, with its straightforward, uncluttered dial and swordhands of an adequate length..

..it's not an integral and inseparable part of the Overall Design. It's lagniappe, pure and simple.

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..it might drive me nuts when it got off by more than a second or so, causing me to reset my auto multiple times during the day.

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..(I could do without the cyclops, but that is a personal thing).

It's funny. There was a time when I also hated a cyclops. And I've done my fair share of cyclopsectomies.

But then a funny thing happened. I got a couple of watches where the cyclops actually worked..

..delivering 3X+ magnification vs. the 1.2X of the typical Alpha Sub, and all of a sudden I See The Point.

Hey, my eyes ain't gettin' no better.

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Enjoy!

Thanks mate! I'm pretty sure I will!

no sir, I don't like it >
I've just never warmed up to the idea of the lil watch under the big watch concept. I think you're just doing it so you can say you're wearing 3 time keepers on 2 wrists.

Re: I think you're just doing it so you can say you're wearing 3 time keepers on 2 wrists.
Ye can Read Me Like A Book.

Agreement on this assessment... but the main watch is a nice looking one. (n/t)

Well, bear in mind one thing...
It's not like this design uses some proprietary integrated bracelet. Far from it! The lugs are utterly conventional, so there's no reason whatsoever that a 'normal' strap or bracelet can't be substituted for the Dual Time Bracelet. Indeed, I reckon that at some point I will see how it works with a NATO.

So looked at that way, there's no Down Side. You're simply getting a second watch for free.

Re:You're simply getting a second watch for free...
...which, if you're good with a Dremel, can be turned into a women's watch!

Re: ..which, if you're good with a Dremel, can be turned into a women's watch!
Indisputably.

Mind you, I reckon the chances of that happening here at Shamrock Hollow are slim to none.

I actually had the same thought (n/t)

"Great Minds Thinking Alike" is simply running amock in this thread!

+1  (n/t)

Bright shade of Blue on that one, very nice. Unusual mini-watch as a bonus. (n/t)

You nailed it with "mini-watch as a bonus"!
"Bonus" being the Key Word.

I do love the idea. Again, always admired the Breitling. But I admit that, in the end, I may not love the Croton execution. Ergonomics is the main concern. If it doesn't "feel right", I'll ditch it.

But the point is that I have the option to "ditch it", since it's no integral part of the design.

Congrats Ricky!  (n/t)

Bro. Jimmy! (n/t)

Nice score Ricky....that model has intrigued me too.....
But I dont like the attachment on the dual time.....to wonky for me.... Congrats!!

Re: But I dont like the attachment on the dual time.....to wonky for me....
What exactly don't you like about it?

I mean, it's attached with standard springbars, as far as I can tell. Seems pretty straightforward and conventional, to me...

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Congrats!!

I dont know...maybe too out of the box for me. I really dont even like them on the brietlings to be honest...
But, to each his own, right? Congrats on the watch though....does that check off another brand from the list, or did you already have a croton? Methinks you do already own one...

Re: But, to each his own, right?
Sure!

I realiz

e full well that this is a fairly outré "complication", and won't tickle the fancy of many. 

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..does that check off another brand from the list, or did you already have a croton? Methinks you do already own one...

Click HERE for larger photo or HERE for

The CX², courtesy of Bro. MCV.

Also, as mentioned before, the Diver is a "made by Croton" watch...

Congrats Ricky! I did'nt know they used Miyota movements. Good to know.
My 8215 in my 9094 runs well, my only other Invicta a 2300 is now a handwinder since I was careless with the winding rotor. I thought I would polish it and broke it. Doh! Live and learn. BTW you would'nt happen to know where I could get a rotor would you?

Re: BTW you would'nt happen to know where I could get a rotor would you?
Ahhhh.. no, sorry.

But with some patience you can likely find a non-running donor movement for peanuts, if not free.

I'm not so sure about the extra watch on the bracelet, but it looks great otherwise!
Maybe it will appeal to you though? If the quartz turns out to be accurate, you could use that as the time reference against which you set the automatic main movement.

Or, think of it as a way to wear THREE watches to work each day, even though you only have two wrists!

After Dave M.'s earlier comments on how hard Miyota movements are to work on, I almost avoided getting one altogether. But then it occurred to me that I'd probably just be better off replacing it after 15 or 20 years when it needs service. Having it serviced would cost probably $150 by a watchmaker. I bet a new basic Miyota automatic movement is about $80 or so. Just treat it as a high quality disposable automatic.

Looking at the watch closely, it seems the knurling on the bezel are highly polished, to the point that any sharp edges are completely rounded over. As an extraordinary machinist, you can probably fix this, if you decide it is worth the effort, and if the bezel is solid steel and not "base metal" that is chrome plated. Maybe the damping action of the bezel is loose enough that the low traction won't be a problem though...

I'm sure you'll let us know how it goes. -Jeremy

Re: Or, think of it as a way to wear THREE watches to work each day, even though you only have two wrists!
Yup.

Or as a way to give me right wrist a break, yet still wear two watches.

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I'm not so sure about the extra watch on the bracelet.. Maybe it will appeal to you though?

Oh, it definitely does!

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I bet a new basic Miyota automatic movement is about $80 or so.

Nope. More like US $49.95 from Esslinger. And you can beat their price by a few bucks, if you shop carefully.

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Looking at the watch closely, it seems the knurling on the bezel are highly polished, to the point that any sharp edges are completely rounded over... Maybe the damping action of the bezel is loose enough that the low traction won't be a problem though...

If my is any indication, it won't be a problem at all...

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I'm sure you'll let us know how it goes.

I will!

Congrats mate, very colourful. Croton is a funny brand for me...

I have owned two in the past, one being a roulette face with LEDs that tracked around it at the push of a button - I bought that for my nephew who is becoming a successful poker player while excelling at university. The other was a chunky funky auto. Both were quite well made, although I find most of the range just too darned 'normal' for my taste...but having said that I really like the Breitling-esque 2nd watch! Enjoy it.

Actually, I've just had a quick look at their range and...some cool watches there!
I haven't looked at Croton for ages but I liked what I just saw.

Re: I haven't looked at Croton for ages but I liked what I just saw.
Yeah, Croton designs run the gamut from bog-simple Traditional...


..to waaaaaay Out There:


One thing that remains constant, AFAICS, is solid build quality and excellent fit & finish. Every I've encountered has been top-notch in that regard.

BTW that diver above, the Aquamatic model CA301048SSRD, is apparently the base for my beloved Craftsman Diver...