[new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275 — Seiko Club Singapore Museum

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 03:27 UTC

[new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

I've never own any auto chrono before and that kinda sets me a target for my next watch to accquire... so after much readup through the various posts and recommendations from our fellow SC bros, ive shortlisted 2 models, namely the Steinhart chrono Nav B-Chrono II stainless steel and the UHR-275..

I was hesitating between these 2 models when I consulted a fellow learned bro for advices, whom enlightened that if im interested to get the UHR, I shld FHFL before its price is revised up...

With that encouragement, plus the feasibility of obtaining dress/smart-casual theme thru changing straps to match its white-dial look, its VFM status, and its a ETA/Valjoux 7750, I've pulled the trigger! Shipment took abt a week from the date I ordered and WOW.. I'm really impressed with its quality!

I shall now let my pics do the toking and do pardon my poor pics and descriptions...

A nice 42.5mm size with a simple and sterile dial (without sec sub-dial at 9 O-clock); dial is more of cream then silver/white color; only the hands r lumed and not the indexes; nice pushers with knod for winding cum setting..

Close-up of dial showing the layered sub-dial (with circular pattern); bevel date window; raised indexes with matching chrome with hands..

Nice and uniformly brushed casing; polished bezel and back case, matched with polished knod and pushers..

Display caseback revealing its lightly decorated workhorse with marked rotor..

lunarin79

2012-09-22 03:36 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

hahaa, congrats bro :mrgreen:

time to change a new shoer for it!

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 03:40 UTC

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"lunarin79"
hahaa, congrats bro :mrgreen:

time to change a new shoer for it!

thx bro! ive ordered a brady blk sailcloth and waiting for its arrival to see its effect (fingers X)..

wat else wld u recommend CEO?

lunarin79

2012-09-22 03:50 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

"dragonboat02"

thx bro! ive ordered a brady blk sailcloth and waiting for its arrival to see its effect (fingers X)..

wat else wld u recommend CEO?

black sailcloth shld works well, sort of a sportier feel

alternatively, u can get this kind of tan leather from K2 to suit a more formal feel

:mrgreen:

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 03:59 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

"lunarin79"
black sailcloth shld works well, sort of a sportier feel

alternatively, u can get this kind of tan leather from K2 to suit a more formal feel

:mrgreen:

thks bro.. yea, i can visualise how it looked on my white dial.. guess will hav to visit Dr Goh v v soon... :lol:

*PS - tat strap in ur pic is not original Damasko?

lunarin79

2012-09-22 04:11 UTC

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"dragonboat02"

*PS - tat strap in ur pic is not original Damasko?

this tan strap is from K2

I switched out the original strap and kept it in the box :mrgreen:

Ed.YEO

2012-09-22 05:45 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

I've only these few words for you... which i recently keep using in the HK forum...

[size=150]平！，靓！，抵！，正！[/size]

which literally means,

Budget Friendly!

Charming!

Value for Money!

Niceeeee!

softup

2012-09-22 10:20 UTC

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Nice Chrono ....

Gx.

Cheers.

sinner1974

2012-09-22 13:39 UTC

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Gxgx bro! Nice chrono! Vfm!

Lucky you get the one without the brand uhr at the dial one.

:)

aiken74

2012-09-22 13:45 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

gxgx bro, very nice & clean dial... ;)

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 14:05 UTC

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"lunarin79"
this tan strap is from K2

I switched out the original strap and kept it in the box :mrgreen:

OMG! :o didn't noe it's K2 strap! Looks damn matching de lor.. Hee, that's an impetus for me to see Dr Goh liao.. Hahaha...

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 14:15 UTC

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"Ed.YEO"
I've only these few words for you... which i recently keep using in the HK forum...

平！，靓！，抵！，正！

which literally means,

Budget Friendly!

Charming!

Value for Money!

Niceeeee!

Hey bro, thks for the pointers ;) Im really loving this pc!

"softup"
Nice Chrono .... Gx. Cheers.

"sinner1974"
Gxgx bro! Nice chrono! Vfm! Lucky you get the one without the brand uhr at the dial one.

"aiken74"
gxgx bro, very nice & clean dial... ;)

Dear bros, thks for the kind words.. :)

Ed.YEO

2012-09-22 14:26 UTC

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"dragonboat02"
Hey bro, thks for the pointers ;) Im really loving this pc!

You got do the "speedy test"?

Now your next job.... is to hunt for new shoes lor...

U want leather shoes? Or safety shoes?

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 15:27 UTC

Re: [new hoot]My first auto chrono, uhr-275

"Ed.YEO"
You got do the "speedy test"?

Now your next job.... is to hunt for new shoes lor...

U want leather shoes? Or safety shoes?

Yup yup.. I've let it ran for abt 8-10hrs i think (base on the 6 O-clock subdial), I suppose it's suffice rite?

As it was my first auto chrono, I was worried when the hr subdial hand starts to move (ie, misalign) during the test!! :lol:

dragonboat02

2012-09-22 15:29 UTC

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"Ed.YEO"
U want leather shoes? Or safety shoes?

Bro, "safety" means steel bracelet rite? I doubt there will b matching bracelet for this model, some more it's 20mm..

Ed.YEO

2012-09-22 15:37 UTC

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"dragonboat02"
Yup yup.. I've let it ran for abt 8-10hrs i think (base on the 6 O-clock subdial), I suppose it's suffice rite?

As it was my first auto chrono, I was worried when the hr subdial hand starts to move (ie, misalign) during the test!! :lol:

Whoa...!!! You chiong longer distance than me wor! Just 4hr flight to thailand, consider a good ride liaoz... You fly all the way to NewZealand!!!

"dragonboat02"
[quote="Ed.YEO"]U want leather shoes? Or safety shoes?

Bro, "safety" means steel bracelet rite? I doubt there will b matching bracelet for this model, some more it's 20mm..[/quote]

20mm bracelet sure have one... The only challenge is choosing a pairing design to pair the simple and low-profiled casing.

Jubilee could be too obiang.

President could be too sporty.

Oyster mah..... erm....

lunarin79

2012-09-22 15:40 UTC

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leather strap on deployment still the best for this design ;)

sellwatch

2012-09-22 16:37 UTC

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Very nice piece. If I were u, I will either cover the caseback or change the rotor. The UHR fonts is as big as your dragon boat biceps. :lol:

dragonboat02

2012-09-23 05:11 UTC

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"Ed.YEO"
Whoa...!!! You chiong longer distance than me wor! Just 4hr flight to thailand, consider a good ride liaoz... You fly all the way to NewZealand!!!

Ops... Paiseh paiseh.. :oops:

"Ed.YEO"
20mm bracelet sure have one... The only challenge is choosing a pairing design to pair the simple and low-profiled casing. Jubilee could be too obiang. President could be too sporty. Oyster mah..... erm....

I will try to look ard when avail.. Do let me noe shld u come across any suitable for me hor.. Thks in adv! Meanwhile I will try the tan leather as recommend by bro CEO first!

dragonboat02

2012-09-23 05:13 UTC

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"lunarin79"
leather strap on deployment still the best for this design ;)

Yes bro, agree.. The challenge will be wat to match it to b more sporty.. Guess will hav to try n error..

dragonboat02

2012-09-23 05:18 UTC

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"sellwatch"
Very nice piece. If I were u, I will either cover the caseback or change the rotor. The UHR fonts is as big as your dragon boat biceps. :lol:

Thks bro..

Alamak, paiseh lah, me biceps r uncomparable to other much fitter SC bros here wor...

lunarin79

2012-09-23 05:30 UTC

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7750 case is thicker so its not easy to find a suitable strap too, u have to find straps with thick end, dats why i bought that particular Paros strap, only this strap has thicker ends so it minimises the height difference btwn the case and strap end.

fireal

2012-09-23 10:57 UTC

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nice sterile dial , imo the nicest uhr.. dont like those with uhr logo on dial

nice catch

dragonboat02

2012-09-24 00:57 UTC

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"lunarin79"
7750 case is thicker so its not easy to find a suitable strap too, u have to find straps with thick end, dats why i bought that particular Paros strap, only this strap has thicker ends so it minimises the height difference btwn the case and strap end.

Had gotten the strap yest frm Dr Goh... But haven changed yet coz wana season my original strap first..

*OT: also saw a bro gotten the 007 tuna.. Wonder izzit SC bro?

dragonboat02

2012-09-24 01:00 UTC

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"fireal"
nice sterile dial , imo the nicest uhr.. dont like those with uhr logo on dial

nice catch

Thks bro!

lunarin79

2012-09-24 01:02 UTC

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"dragonboat02"

Had gotten the strap yest frm Dr Goh... But haven changed yet coz wana season my original strap first..

*OT: also saw a bro gotten the 007 tuna.. Wonder izzit SC bro?

shld keep the original strap away as it is, in case in future u decide to sell this, at least the stock strap is still consider new.

:mrgreen:

Vinc04

2012-09-24 01:36 UTC

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Bro, I would keep it as it is for me.. It is exitingly a elegant and classy piece. No wonder u insist of getting it. So one day I pop by and u show me the real thing ok?

Is there other colors available?

Ed.YEO

2012-09-24 02:20 UTC

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"Vinc04"
Bro, I would keep it as it is for me.. It is exitingly a elegant and classy piece. No wonder u insist of getting it. So one day I pop by and u show me the real thing ok?

Is there other colors available?

This model don't have other variants one... If have, i'll be the first to get lo...

dragonboat02

2012-09-24 10:37 UTC

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"lunarin79"
shld keep the original strap away as it is, in case in future u decide to sell this, at least the stock strap is still consider new.

:mrgreen:

Dun think its new liao coz gt plenty of wrinkles liao.. Guess shld tt day is to come (hope not fingers X) i will hav to throw in new strap to sweeten the deal. :D

dragonboat02

2012-09-24 10:52 UTC

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"Vinc04"
Bro, I would keep it as it is for me.. It is exitingly a elegant and classy piece. No wonder u insist of getting it. So one day I pop by and u show me the real thing ok?

Is there other colors available?

Ok lah.. Not really insist coz tt time when I shared wif u the info, I already place my order liao :twisted:

As wat bro Ed.Yeo shared, there's no other variants for this model.. U may wanna chk out the avail models frm the link I shared wif u previously.. ;) must take adv of the gd exchange rate wor.. :mrgreen:

scs120

2012-09-24 11:20 UTC

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gxgx :D

dragonboat02

2012-09-25 04:58 UTC

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"scs120"
gxgx :D

:oops: kum siah kum siah...

dragonboat02

2012-09-25 10:46 UTC

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To bro Ed.YEO:

UHR had indeed increased the price to €599! :shock:

dragonboat02

2012-09-29 03:46 UTC

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arrival of my brady sailcloth stap!

updated with new shoes on! guess it looked lesser formal now.. :)

lunarin79

2012-09-29 03:56 UTC

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nice combo, a weekend watch feel to it :mrgreen:

wats the length of the brady bro?

dragonboat02

2012-09-29 04:06 UTC

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bro, just measured.. its abt 79mm & 120mm, excl the buckle.. forgotten to add, it tapers from 20mm - 18mm at the buckle end..

lunarin79

2012-09-29 04:09 UTC

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"dragonboat02"
bro, just measured.. its abt 79mm & 120mm, excl the buckle..

ohh ok thks, this length is still ok for me :lol:

dragonboat02

2012-09-29 04:11 UTC

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:shock: wah! ur reply is fast! u replied while im editing my earlier post! :lol:

Vinc04

2012-09-29 23:08 UTC

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Wow this piece of leather looks nice and heightened the class of the watch. Where you got it? I also interested... Maybe can change my Fortis strap

dragonboat02

2012-09-30 10:50 UTC

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"Vinc04"
Wow this piece of leather looks nice and heightened the class of the watch. Where you got it? I also interested... Maybe can change my Fortis strap

Thks bro..

I gotten the strap directly from Brady.. U may wana chk it out here.. http://www.bradystraps.com/" false; :mrgreen:

ruzmidah

2012-10-01 15:00 UTC

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I think the best formal combo for this piece is with a dark brown Hirsch Liberty strap.... =D

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/LIBERTY-Leather-Watch-Strap-BROWN" false;

dragonboat02

2012-10-02 14:54 UTC

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"ruzmidah"
I think the best formal combo for this piece is with a dark brown Hirsch Liberty strap.... =D

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/LIBERTY-Leather-Watch-Strap-BROWN" false;

Thks bro.. Coincidentally I hav a 22mm liberty.. Will try to match it when avail...

dragonboat02

2012-10-08 06:52 UTC

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Im trying to match it with my 22mm Hirsch Liberty (before I order), but somehow the feel isnt as rite as the others.. any views?

With Hirsch Liberty

With K2 tan paros, nice and exec look! :mrgreen:

lunarin79

2012-10-08 07:06 UTC

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i think it doesn't go so well with contrasting stitch straps

the 'focus' becomes the strap's stitch than the watch itself

use a simple croc strap with black stitch lor :mrgreen:

Ed.YEO

2012-10-08 07:29 UTC

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"dragonboat02"

with Hirsch Liberty

With K2 tan paros, nice and exec look! :mrgreen:

With that HIRSCH, the white thread seems to be too thick, hence it becomes very loud. If you want to put this, my best suggestion is that you wear it with your Jeans outfit... like jeans material jacket, and jeans pants with white stitch as well, such that from far it gives you a Western Outback look.

As for the K2 Paros... really executively formal and smart. Any lighter, will hard to match with your shirts.

dragonboat02

2012-10-08 11:22 UTC

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Thks guys.. U r spot on abt the loud white threads on the Hirsch strap.. Guess its really not v suitable, although the strap thickness really compliment the case v well..