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Post by John Lind on Sept 18, 2020 10:46:58 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside.  
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Post by russmurray on Sept 18, 2020 11:56:00 GMT
Yet another strap swap although admittedly, I prefer this guy on a bracelet. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say   |
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Post by jamestkirk on Sept 18, 2020 12:05:09 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside.
Anyway, a real Seiko today, again powered with my most used Seiko movement, only this is the Seiko for the Seiko watches the Seiko 4R35, instead of the SII NH35A which basically is the same. |
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Post by jeffhargrave on Sept 18, 2020 13:39:49 GMT
Looks like everyone is wearing diving watches so far. I'm going to be the odd man out with a Parnis Flieger for the day. It has the Chinese ST36 clone of the 6497 and keeps great time.  |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 18, 2020 13:56:54 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside. Love the cockpit clock dial! 6309 on Perlon today  |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 18, 2020 14:14:53 GMT
Yet another strap swap although admittedly, I prefer this guy on a bracelet. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say That may be a bit much colour... it does look good on steel |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 18, 2020 14:15:59 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside.
Anyway, a real Seiko today, again powered with my most used Seiko movement, only this is the Seiko for the Seiko watches the Seiko 4R35, instead of the SII NH35A which basically is the same.Very nice, Johan! |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 18, 2020 14:18:56 GMT
Looks like everyone is wearing diving watches so far. I'm going to be the odd man out with a Parnis Flieger for the day. It has the Chinese ST36 clone of the 6497 and keeps great time. Well done- be the voice of dissent!  Great pilot- I used to have an IWC homage with the same movement. Worked great. |
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Post by bfhammer on Sept 18, 2020 14:31:35 GMT
I need more 3133!  I took today off from work and will be leaving shortly to pick-up my brother's personal items from the nursing home. I collect his cremains this afternoon and I will be tasked with making sure he is not late for his own funeral tomorrow.  |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 18, 2020 14:55:50 GMT
I need more 3133! I took today off from work and will be leaving shortly to pick-up my brother's personal items from the nursing home. I collect his cremains this afternoon and I will be tasked with making sure he is not late for his own funeral tomorrow. That is a heavy day, my thoughts go out to you. The OKEAH should help brighten things up a bit. |
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Post by kentbetts on Sept 18, 2020 16:03:35 GMT
Love in the Moonlight, 2016, easily the best TV miniseries I have ever seen. Great writing, great cinematography and directing, great acting. Looks like a combination of A Midsummer Night's Dream with some traditional Korean fables. photos.app.goo.gl/jeHhvuKkH8PECTjR7 |
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Post by russmurray on Sept 18, 2020 20:52:04 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside. Love the cockpit clock dial! 6309 on Perlon today Awesome mod big guy! |
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Post by zeb on Sept 18, 2020 23:24:18 GMT
Zavtra T-37 Sea to Land (Miyota 9015) Overall design was created by Craig Hester of R2A watches. Detailed mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing were provided by Wing Liang, owner of Android and now Aragon. Hester's Zavtra line was a one-time limited edition attempt in 2013 to create his own watch line. This one is an homage to the T-37 Soviet WWII amphibious tank with the dial layout taken from the tank's clock. Hester's personal brand didn't get much traction and Wing liquidated remaining stock of various Zavtra models. Maybe it was because the movement inside was a Japanese Miyota instead of a Russian. Sheer speculation on my part; Hester and R2A have been very strongly identified with Russian watches for many years. This one has a black MOP dial and build quality is excellent. Grabbed it when they were being closed out at a super price for yet another with a 9015 inside. Pretty interesting design, John.  I like the bezel. I think you're right about the lack of a Russian movement. I have no idea what obtaining a supply of Russian movements would entail, but I know that all Russian watches except Vostok have become really pricey. Dan Henry 1970, of course. I tried embracing the reflections! I'm pretty happy with the results.  |
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Post by Mike D on Sept 18, 2020 23:56:44 GMT
Love that one, John. Wearing the Hamilton beast tonight.  |
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Post by marsss25 on Sept 19, 2020 2:01:38 GMT
Love that one, John. Wearing the Hamilton beast tonight. Another great dial  |
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