Its time to say good bye to the SMPc. Its going to a home where it will be well appreciated. I been thinking about this for a long time. For the last few months every time I'm in the mood to wear a sport/diver I do not even think about the SMPc and grab the Shogun. I'm the type that likes to take a watch off right after I get home as it just bothers me having it on the wrist too long. In all the years of collecting the Shogun is the only watch I can leave on 24/7, sleeping with it on and everything without getting annoyed and thinking I wore this watch all day time to take it off. Its just so light and comfortable I almost forget its on at times. The fit and finish is incredible for a watch at this price range, even though some say its overpriced I think quite the opposite. Despite being a few times the price of the Shogun, SMPc just doesn't feel as special to me. It will be missed but I'm certain I won't regret it. I had a thread a long time ago about the Seamaster logo on the case back and strangely it irritated my wrist. I never had that issue with any watch before. Wearing it on NATO solves this problem but I want to wear the bracelet at times and its just distracting feeling the rough logo on the case back. I have very sensitive skin so I realize this isn't a problem for everyone although I did hear of a few complaints about this from other SMPc owners. That was a huge factor in selling it. The funds from selling it will be put aside towards a nice purchase in 2015. The excitement is getting to me already. Here's a few farewell pics. I have to say the SMPc was quite a looker but if its not comfortable that just doesn't cut it...
If anyone has sensitive skin, likes a larger sport/diver watch but finds the weight distracting, I highly recommend this guy.
The Rolex is starting to feel a little uncomfortable as its starting to get more and more surround by Seikos in the watch box