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Roy S
16-11-2020, 02:36
New textured strap for this bad boy

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50607077833_7cf4786bce_o.jpg

Filterlab
17-11-2020, 09:41
Today I’m wearing my Seiko 6M26-8050 ‘Dancing Hands’. A lovely, and rather clever, little piece.

https://i.ibb.co/ZxkR86s/FBAA7250-483-F-4-EF0-95-B8-6-D5-DE8959-E14.jpg (https://ibb.co/XtvfsZB)

mad-moon
17-11-2020, 12:08
Today I’m wearing my Seiko 6M26-8050 ‘Dancing Hands’. A lovely, and rather clever, little piece.

https://i.ibb.co/ZxkR86s/FBAA7250-483-F-4-EF0-95-B8-6-D5-DE8959-E14.jpg (https://ibb.co/XtvfsZB)

Very nice..I like it !

Roy S
17-11-2020, 12:18
Today I’m wearing my Seiko 6M26-8050 ‘Dancing Hands’. A lovely, and rather clever, little piece.


Not seen one of those before. interesting piece


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppi4FJ_HKY0

(don't know why they spent so long showing off the Casio bracelet)

Filterlab
18-11-2020, 11:22
Cheers mad-moon and Roy. It's a little beauty.

The marker strikes are absolutely spot on which is something that normally puts me off quartz movements. It's a similar case to the Grand Seiko line too which is nice. :)

Roy S
18-11-2020, 12:18
Unusual Invicta in that it’s got an NH36 movement.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201118/1f67d12705c96767cc23bf7ea58ff0f8.jpg

Roy S
19-11-2020, 11:11
Neat little diver from Orient

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50620488072_530072a168_o.jpg

struth
19-11-2020, 11:30
indeed, quite pretty

Roy S
21-11-2020, 03:17
Another bluey, this one from oz

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/694152e7645b6bab584247174c971e1c.jpg

PeteT
22-11-2020, 12:06
Today's timer... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201122/877d8efa700b7f442082cfbed06ccb05.jpg

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Roy S
22-11-2020, 23:47
Today's timer...

Nice one Pete.

This was my choice

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201122/e7fa71a59ff3d113e187248aed72d46d.jpg

PeteT
23-11-2020, 00:01
Nice one Pete.

This was my choice

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201122/e7fa71a59ff3d113e187248aed72d46d.jpgLooks like a classic Seiko diver homage...
Nice.!

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Roy S
23-11-2020, 04:11
Speaking of Seiko

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201123/cd561862dec63213ea8b5fa2062b0084.jpg

struth
24-11-2020, 04:54
Prefer the orange.. That's just a bit green

archiesdad
24-11-2020, 15:52
Speaking of Seiko

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201123/cd561862dec63213ea8b5fa2062b0084.jpg

An orange monster, had a mk1 until recently, got an offer I couldn’t refuse, fantastic lume!

archiesdad
24-11-2020, 15:55
28882Wearing today.

Filterlab
24-11-2020, 18:44
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Good choice. I love my Squale.

https://i.ibb.co/kQrXY7X/65-D8017-C-A68-F-4-EF8-9-BAD-1727-DAC8-C43-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/pJsdC7d)

Filterlab
25-11-2020, 15:43
It's about time for a quick lume shot I reckon. :D

https://i.ibb.co/nRZKLpv/IMG-1379.jpg (https://ibb.co/KmR8rnk)

struth
26-11-2020, 00:39
Good choice. I love my Squale.

https://i.ibb.co/kQrXY7X/65-D8017-C-A68-F-4-EF8-9-BAD-1727-DAC8-C43-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/pJsdC7d)Squale is nice watch

Roy S
26-11-2020, 01:49
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50646851842_b34770e0cd_o.jpg

struth
26-11-2020, 03:36
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50646851842_b34770e0cd_o.jpgLike that a lot Roy. Very stylish

Roy S
27-11-2020, 03:08
Like that a lot Roy. Very stylish

Shame it's not the real thing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201127/05286540ddf4eceadaaa1363bb1e39b0.jpg

Roy S
30-11-2020, 11:10
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50664579132_4d6916bbed_o.jpg

Roy S
01-12-2020, 12:24
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50668076127_decf158d29_o.jpg

Roy S
02-12-2020, 02:19
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50669695208_bf73c89f67_o.jpg

struth
02-12-2020, 03:51
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50668076127_decf158d29_o.jpgGood

Roy S
03-12-2020, 02:21
Anniversary dinner today so wearing one of the big guns

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201203/752d53c01e229f52d0c6dc91f9f576a3.jpg

Roy S
04-12-2020, 01:11
No one liked the Rolex then? Perhaps I'll trade it in for a dozen Squales? ;)

Something a bit different, a Seiko clock (anniversary prezzie from the other half)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50677524966_a39724e83c_o.jpg

Roy S
04-12-2020, 13:20
Smart little 'Black Friday' purchase

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50678309643_d342861023_o.jpg

Roy S
10-12-2020, 02:44
'er indoors reminded me that she'd bought me a ring a couple of years back & seemed a bit put out I hadn't worn it so I've put it on to appease her. Needed something in gold to accompany it so paired it with twenty quids worth of Forsining.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50700228933_5dddf9818d_o.jpg

struth
10-12-2020, 02:46
Not a bad pairing Roy. That should do trick [emoji23]

Roy S
10-12-2020, 02:53
Need a real gold watch to pair with it really (dear santa.... )

struth
10-12-2020, 02:59
Gold plate is fine. I've lots of gold plate, well rolled gold mostly which, although a different method amounts to same. Was very common on higher class pockets to give that rich look without actually paying for it [emoji23]
Nickel was basically the cheap silver and wore better.
With me not getting suit dressed these days they never get an outing. Really aught to sell them

Roy S
10-12-2020, 17:45
Decent attempt at a Hulk

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50703176361_091dd143b1_o.jpg

Roy S
11-12-2020, 12:25
Smart little Orient Ray

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50705933842_672b63f30d_o.jpg

Roy S
14-12-2020, 00:58
Bit gauche but I like it

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50542524827_8c8b2289f1_o.jpg

mad-moon
14-12-2020, 01:30
Anniversary dinner today so wearing one of the big guns

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201203/752d53c01e229f52d0c6dc91f9f576a3.jpg

I like this a lot Roy...love the face...no date so it hasn't any need for that magnified bubble at three o'clock..I'll bet it's heavy too...I like to feel a solid stainless watch on my wrist..and the dial is so easy to read...Rolex hit the nail right on the head with this watch imho....you can't fault it...

Roy S
14-12-2020, 01:40
I like this a lot Roy...love the face...no date so it hasn't any need for that magnified bubble at three o'clock..I'll bet it's heavy too...I like to feel a solid stainless watch on my wrist..and the dial is so easy to read...Rolex hit the nail right on the head with this watch imho....you can't fault it...

It's a watch I wanted for ages Alan and finally managed to buy one for the actual retail price. With the demand for Rolex sports watches I could make a substantial profit if I were to sell it but it's going nowhere. The only reason I might let it go is if I could use it as a part trade against a stainless steel Daytona but they're ridiculous money at the moment.

Roy S
15-12-2020, 11:22
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50722689097_41e4ac6b03_o.jpg

Roy S
15-12-2020, 17:34
Last horological purchase of 2020

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50722817633_78fa7bd170_o.jpg

struth
15-12-2020, 17:36
you do like your green Roy. :eek:

Roy S
15-12-2020, 17:43
& that one's VERY green

https://blackadderquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/true.jpg

Feet
15-12-2020, 23:21
Bit of a sore topic

Should have had my father's service GMT Master, but he put it towards a Japanese car

Not impressed

struth
16-12-2020, 04:11
& that one's VERY green

https://blackadderquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/true.jpg[emoji23]. Oh so green.

Roy S
16-12-2020, 23:40
Bit of patina on this one

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50728168472_5899c2c83b_o.jpg

Roy S
18-12-2020, 00:54
NH36 Invicta

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50730798498_67249f3fe4_o.jpg

struth
18-12-2020, 06:27
Nice.. Day and date

Roy S
19-12-2020, 00:57
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50734729206_9979e8f5c3_o.jpg

struth
19-12-2020, 04:48
Quite striking. Great if out in a whistle

Roy S
21-12-2020, 00:57
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50742134971_6a3004db01_o.jpg

icehockeyboy
21-12-2020, 09:16
That’s nice, what make and model Roy?

Roy S
21-12-2020, 09:43
That’s nice, what make and model Roy?

Hello Craig, it's one of these (but the white faced variation)


https://www.creationwatches.com/products/ratio-watches-431/ratio-freediver-helium-safe-1000m-sapphire-automatic-1068ha96-34va-blk-mens-watch-17903.html

icehockeyboy
21-12-2020, 09:51
Thanks Roy!

mad-moon
21-12-2020, 12:08
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50742134971_6a3004db01_o.jpg

what a beauty...!

Roy S
21-12-2020, 12:58
what a beauty...!

They're good, solid watches. Got the black version to :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50743824372_e8d8f40058_o.jpg

Edward
21-12-2020, 15:12
Roy, did you buy the Ratio watches from Singapore and get stung by UK customs etc?

E

Roy S
21-12-2020, 15:28
Roy, did you buy the Ratio watches from Singapore and get stung by UK customs etc?

E

Yes, they both came from Creation but I learned a little trick a while back, if you choose delivery by Royal Mail (costs about £6) & opt not to have the watch box (it's sent with the paperwork in a pouch with a collapsible box) you don't get any additional charges, don't quite know how it works?

Edward
21-12-2020, 18:02
Cool. :eyebrows: :cool:

Roy S
22-12-2020, 15:12
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50746696163_28e8b2bdaa_o.jpg

Roy S
23-12-2020, 02:37
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201223/297f0b81d4231ebb2217ce94b05af5b6.jpg

Roy S
23-12-2020, 17:49
Part of current storage solution

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50751810581_ee125baac9_o.jpg

struth
23-12-2020, 18:04
its a lot of watches :eyebrows:

Roy S
23-12-2020, 18:08
its a lot of watches :eyebrows:

There are a few slots remaining, my self imposed restriction on further watch purchases is that I'm not going to buy any more storage boxes so when I reach capacity I'll have to sell some. Couple coming for Xmas (I think).

Roy S
23-12-2020, 23:47
Definitely the last one before xmas (well it is xmas eve tomorrow)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50752059358_52621302ce_o.jpg

Roy S
24-12-2020, 03:36
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201224/f834aa8ccb94c13d839c0dfd83ccf82d.jpg

struth
24-12-2020, 07:04
Definitely the last one before xmas (well it is xmas eve tomorrow)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50752059358_52621302ce_o.jpgQuite like that too

Roy S
25-12-2020, 09:34
Bit of bling for Xmas

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201225/69cb1a3167ced4b0830021d362f0de7d.jpg

struth
25-12-2020, 11:15
looks good tho..

Roy S
25-12-2020, 22:11
Xmas prezzie (one of 3) ,I’m easy to buy for [emoji846]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201225/44e7fbc0dacb846209b84fded777b5da.jpg

Roy S
26-12-2020, 07:29
No.2 prezzie

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201226/0381d953c917441b1fdfd57e17362a1c.jpg

Roy S
27-12-2020, 19:43
3rd prezzie, bit of fun

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201227/188c434935f105f8b409f9e0eb7fe4c8.jpg

Barry
27-12-2020, 21:09
Xmas prezzie (one of 3) ,I’m easy to buy for [emoji846]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201225/44e7fbc0dacb846209b84fded777b5da.jpg

That's one of the nicest watches you have shown here. Plain, simple and elegant.

My first watch was a Timex, given to me when I was about 8 years old. Are Timex watches still made in Scotland or are they now made in China?

Roy S
27-12-2020, 22:15
That's one of the nicest watches you have shown here. Plain, simple and elegant.

My first watch was a Timex, given to me when I was about 8 years old. Are Timex watches still made in Scotland or are they now made in China?

The movement is a Japanese 21 jewel Miyota and they’re mainly assembled in the Far East. A Google reveals the Scottish factory closed in 1993.

Roy S
29-12-2020, 03:12
More green

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201229/f36a45a0b5030ee239edbd2fed716a02.jpg

Roy S
30-12-2020, 09:07
Purple

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201230/042c13f34e1d1a11eec3f312aaaa9793.jpg

struth
30-12-2020, 09:32
3rd prezzie, bit of fun

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201227/188c434935f105f8b409f9e0eb7fe4c8.jpg

cool, a popeye:)

Pigmy Pony
30-12-2020, 09:41
In the early 70's I got a Mickey Mouse watch, after seeing the TV series "Budgie", starring Adam Faith. Loved that watch, cost me six quid. I really like that Popeye watch, I'd wear that :)

Roy S
30-12-2020, 10:01
The popeye watch has a Seiko NH35 movement so a decent watch in it’s own right. Other half bought me a Mickey Mouse one a couple of years back. She was trying to get me a snoopy one this year but they were hard to come by hence the popeye which was a pleasant surprise [emoji846]

Roy S
30-12-2020, 10:06
Mickey watch

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201230/7a09dc8ed309bc23e49f056344e96dac.jpg

Mikeandvan
31-12-2020, 01:10
Part of current storage solution

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50751810581_ee125baac9_o.jpg

Do you plan on taking these with you into the afterlife or something? :lol:

Mikeandvan
31-12-2020, 01:15
Currently use an old Omega seamaster, loses about 5 minutes a day! So just bought a new Seiko 'Presage', not sure I'll like it though, as I like the old style watch - smallish and slim, but these presages look nice from photos anyway, and at 37.5 mm aren't too big. Then discovered something called Grand Seiko, some really nice retro pieces there, but once again, prefer the one's for the Jap market, smaller I think - 35mm, not cheap though. https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/seiko-presage-watches/products/seiko-presage-watch-mens-srpe41j1

Roy S
31-12-2020, 18:10
Do you plan on taking these with you into the afterlife or something? :lol:

Maybe the Invictas, no bugger’ll want them when I pop me clogs.

Roy S
01-01-2021, 16:02
Then discovered something called Grand Seiko

I've looked at Grand Seiko's and there are some very nice pieces I just can't get my head round spending Rolex money on a Japanese watch.

I have a dozen or so Seikos, this being probably my favourite. Purchased at Macy's in New York.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50787491102_d6ea67da1d_o.jpg

Gazjam
01-01-2021, 19:05
Similar hands to a Grand S...

nice watch Sir.

Gazjam
01-01-2021, 19:07
Birthday in February,
treating myself to a Hamilton Ventura in black.

The “Elvis” watch.
Something a bit different...

Good enough for “Blue Hawaii”, good enough for me...

Roy S
01-01-2021, 19:10
Similar hands to a Grand S...

nice watch Sir.

Not bad for 200 bucks or so


Birthday in February,
treating myself to a Hamilton Ventura in black.

The “Elvis” watch.
Something a bit different...

The triangular one? Yes, always fancied one of those.

edit - this one? https://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-watches-250/hamilton-ventura-elvis80-automatic-h24585731-mens-watch-12067.html

Gazjam
01-01-2021, 19:51
A few variants of it, probably a black dial with stainless bracelet

Has that 1970’s mantelpiece clock quality about it. :)
This one takes my fancy..
https://i.imgur.com/XQUkDng.jpg

spendorman
02-01-2021, 11:04
Found this in my wardrobe drawer, been there since about 1970 when my uncle gave it to me. Never really used it as at the time it looked old fashioned to me. It still works, kept good time over the last day since I got it out.

Appears to be a better watch than I thought.

Apologies, terrible photo. Watch looks better than this.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50789927783_a7ee908747_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ko8E34)Lemania (https://flic.kr/p/2ko8E34) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

Roy S
02-01-2021, 11:16
Sometimes life is 'complicated' ;)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50789956058_6df1c0fcf4_o.jpg

struth
02-01-2021, 11:25
Found this in my wardrobe draw, been there since about 1970 when my uncle gave it to me. Never really used it as at the time it looked old fashioned to me. It still works, kept good time over the last day since I got it out.

Appears to be a better watch than I thought.

Apologies, terrible photo. Watch looks better than this.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50789927783_a7ee908747_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ko8E34)Lemania (https://flic.kr/p/2ko8E34) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

get it cleaned up and new glass. will be a very good watch

spendorman
02-01-2021, 11:29
get it cleaned up and new glass. will be a very good watch

If I had anyone I could trust around here, I might.

I could try some fine compound on the glass, it would then look much better.

Reading around, Lemania made movements for Tissot.

struth
02-01-2021, 11:33
If I had anyone I could trust around here, I might.

I could try some fine compound on the glass, it would then look much better.

Reading around, Lemania made movements for Tissot.

they made movements for many folk. their stuff went into space and was use by the raf.. they were in rolex company quality. best stuff imo.. well worth fixing up.

Roy S
02-01-2021, 12:42
Didn't expect this until Monday, first arrival of 2021 all the way from Boca Raton. Cheap strap for now but there's a nice morocco leather one in the post.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50790179428_9a4776262d_o.jpg

Barry
02-01-2021, 23:41
they made movements for many folk. their stuff went into space and was use by the raf.. they were in rolex company quality. best stuff imo.. well worth fixing up.

I hadn't heard of them before this, but going by the organisations who commissioned timepieces from them, they deserve the greatest of respect.

https://www.watchgecko.com/probably-the-greatest-watch-company

spendorman
03-01-2021, 02:11
I hadn't heard of them before this, but going by the organisations who commissioned timepieces from them, they deserve the greatest of respect.

https://www.watchgecko.com/probably-the-greatest-watch-company

That is very interesting, thank you. The uncle that gave me the watch was in the RAF during the war, it's possible this a reason he bought a Lemania.

The watch does seem of good quality, is so quiet I cannot hear it at all. I have some other old watches, I must unearth! them, possibly I might find something unusual and interesting.

Mikeandvan
03-01-2021, 13:54
I've looked at Grand Seiko's and there are some very nice pieces I just can't get my head round spending Rolex money on a Japanese watch.

I have a dozen or so Seikos, this being probably my favourite. Purchased at Macy's in New York.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50787491102_d6ea67da1d_o.jpg

That's nice, been looking at those 'presage' Seikos, a lot of variety with retro styling. Most of them under £500 as well. Some of the Grand seikos look very nice though, i been looking at second hand ones.

Mikeandvan
03-01-2021, 14:03
get it cleaned up and new glass. will be a very good watch

Yep, get a new glass, will look a lot better, alot of the vintage watch collectors like them in 'original' condition, that is not repainted dials. Some of the old watches with a patina on the dial actually look very tasteful, when the metal work is polished a bit, the patina stands out nicely.

Roy S
03-01-2021, 14:08
Dad’s Zenta, still works well

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/32314bd86d00e5e5bf72ff9c9f7ba0d0.jpg

Mikeandvan
03-01-2021, 14:12
I'd like one of these Omegas, but think they go for around £1000 - £2000 depending on whether bought off ebay or from a dealer, I do worry about authenticity, so just getting something like a new Grand seiko around £3k might make more sense, as servicing these old watches ain't cheap either. This is one of Don's watches from 'Mad Men'.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50794742773_55daaa3c5b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2koykn8)don (https://flic.kr/p/2koykn8) by Mike Van

And the rest of the casts, the Rolex as worn by Roger looks amazing also, second from right.
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2koCMVz]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50795612567_a8a2a64ec2_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/)don __ (https://flic.kr/p/2koCMVz) by Mike Van (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/), on Flickr

Mikeandvan
03-01-2021, 14:13
Dad’s Zenta, still works well

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/32314bd86d00e5e5bf72ff9c9f7ba0d0.jpg

Nice, I'm after a vintage watch with a white dial, 90% of them seem to be champagne.

Roy S
03-01-2021, 14:35
Only have 3 38mm watches

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/d95dbd441f400f9504df6acb53dce2e2.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/0b745215fbd1bd762fcbb6bde7678a09.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/16c4171201de549cd3df0bf9db5705ff.jpg

Barry
03-01-2021, 23:16
I read that the fashion for watches with large dials is coming to an end. https://www.gq.com/gallery/best-small-watches-under-38mm, and that watches under 40mm in size are to be preferred.

The question I ask is that the diameter of the watchglass/dial, or is it the overall diameter of the case (excluding winder)? The case of my Rolex (bought in 1970) measures 35mm.

Roy S
03-01-2021, 23:30
I read that the fashion for watches with large dials is coming to an end. https://www.gq.com/gallery/best-small-watches-under-38mm, and that watches under 40mm in size are to be preferred.

The question I ask is that the diameter of the watchglass/dial, or is it the overall diameter of the case (excluding winder)? The case of my Rolex (bought in 1960) measures 35mm.

Strange that Rolex have made their 'Submariner' 1mm bigger and I haven't noticed a resurgence of smaller watches? (I note that the article linked to was dated April 2020 with the original article dating back to 2018).

Diameter is usually quoted excluding the crown but when I sell a watch I always qualify that.

But when is big big?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUPvm8Z9mM

Barry
03-01-2021, 23:45
I also read of the resurgence of smaller watches in one of the weekend supplements about three months ago. Personally I dislike the large watch sizes that are prevalent today, but respect it's a matter of taste.

Roy S
03-01-2021, 23:54
Taste yes but it’s also about how watches ‘wear’ and the size of the wrist it’s on.

I’m still wearing the Parnis I referenced earlier in the thread and hadn’t realised it’s actually 46mm (excluding the crown [emoji6] )

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210103/7be4e1f80d9d67c24defc7da2385bdb3.jpg

Roy S
04-01-2021, 10:45
:eek:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50799316261_d126ff503d_o.jpg

Filterlab
04-01-2021, 13:40
40mm is my limit for bezel-cased watches, 38mm for non-bezel pieces. I used to wear watches as big as 50mm, but they're far too big and end up getting clonked on door frames etc.

A slender profile also does it for me. 12mm the absolute limit.

Mikeandvan
04-01-2021, 22:57
35 mm for my skinny wrists. I prefer the look anyway.

Barry
05-01-2021, 01:27
A slender profile also does it for me. 12mm the absolute limit.

I too prefer a slim profile, but Rolexes being a truly waterproof watch will always be thick.

Roy S
05-01-2021, 10:45
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210105/872ed9c77327d049dd918adb2832db39.jpg

One of my many Parnis watches, it’ll be an ‘homage’ to something.

Roy S
06-01-2021, 11:23
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50805851688_76b3991779_o.jpg

Roy S
07-01-2021, 03:33
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50809132926_b64aee7659_o.jpg

struth
07-01-2021, 05:20
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50805851688_76b3991779_o.jpgLike this.. Stylish

Mikeandvan
07-01-2021, 20:33
Got this Seiko recently, £400 new, £330 in sale, quite nice, though I prefer slimmer watches.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50811644567_b60aeacd03_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kq3XFn)IMG_20210106_202004958 (https://flic.kr/p/2kq3XFn) by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/

Roy S
08-01-2021, 12:34
Got this Seiko recently, £400 new, £330 in sale, quite nice, though I prefer slimmer watches.



Unusual coloured dial, smart though.

Nice crisp sterile dial 'cheapy' today

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50812862228_612c6ba1f3_o.jpg

Mikeandvan
10-01-2021, 10:57
Loads of brands seem to be reissuing their back catalogue, just got this Timex, always wanted one as a kid! £100 reduced from £160.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50819782973_c7365af4e8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kqLEWH)IMG_20210110_102041351 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqLEWH) by
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kqQXQZ]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50820620277_ae04ea5067_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/)IMG_20210110_102046993 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqQXQZ) by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/

Roy S
10-01-2021, 23:34
Yes, I 'Timexed' this weekend (in a pink jumper)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50822180688_3d2ac880a9_o.jpg

Mikeandvan
11-01-2021, 12:35
Yes, I 'Timexed' this weekend (in a pink jumper)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50822180688_3d2ac880a9_o.jpg

I was looking at the Waterbury range as well, I like the nice classic dial and case shape, but I'm after one with a smaller case, 40mm seems to be the vogue these days.

Roy S
11-01-2021, 12:42
I was looking at the Waterbury range as well, I like the nice classic dial and case shape, but I'm after one with a smaller case, 40mm seems to be the vogue these days.

It's a really good looking watch (photos don't do it justice) and doesn't wear that big. Time keeping's more or less spot on to.

I'd just add that it's rare I keep the same watch on for three days ;)

mad-moon
11-01-2021, 16:39
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50805851688_76b3991779_o.jpg

another beauty Roy...

mad-moon
11-01-2021, 16:42
A few variants of it, probably a black dial with stainless bracelet

Has that 1970’s mantelpiece clock quality about it. :)
This one takes my fancy..
https://i.imgur.com/XQUkDng.jpg

did you get this watch gaz...?

Filterlab
11-01-2021, 17:23
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50819782973_c7365af4e8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kqLEWH)IMG_20210110_102041351 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqLEWH)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50820620277_ae04ea5067_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kqQXQZ)IMG_20210110_102046993 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqQXQZ)

That’s a lovely piece.

Gazjam
11-01-2021, 17:32
did you get this watch gaz...?

Birthday in February Alan,
Be looking to pick one up there or shortly thereafter.

Been a wee bit spendy this month with an impulse buy - a private plate for the Alfa! :doh:

struth
11-01-2021, 17:46
Birthday in February Alan,
Be looking to pick one up there or shortly thereafter.

Been a wee bit spendy this month with an impulse buy - a private plate for the Alfa! :doh:

mine in feb too.. my audio buying days are over tho i think.:) might pick up a telly though this year

Filterlab
11-01-2021, 18:01
I wear my Squale Atmos 20 every day now; the rest of my watches have been consigned to the drawer.

:D I just love this one too much.

https://i.ibb.co/T4Fxvpw/EC688952-8-D5-A-4-F0-C-B615-B81881-B29-DC1.jpg (https://ibb.co/pf9B0G1)

Gazjam
11-01-2021, 18:28
As a Cinephile Sir,
That would be a wise purchase imo.

Get the biggest, best quality one you can.
(Can't bring back the wee Lady selling Choc Ices...or the smokey atmosphere with the projector light beaming through...buy hey, there are things you can do to bring it back!)


mine in feb too.. my audio buying days are over tho i think.:) might pick up a telly though this year

Gazjam
11-01-2021, 18:30
Quality watch,
possibly one the best of the Sub homages, but does its own thing too.


I wear my Squale Atmos 20 every day now; the rest of my watches have been consigned to the drawer.

:D I just love this one too much.

https://i.ibb.co/T4Fxvpw/EC688952-8-D5-A-4-F0-C-B615-B81881-B29-DC1.jpg (https://ibb.co/pf9B0G1)

struth
11-01-2021, 18:31
As a Cinephile Sir,
That would be a wise purchase imo.

Get the biggest, best quality one you can.
(Can't bring back the wee Lady selling Choc Ices...or the smokey atmosphere with the projector light beaming through...buy hey, there are things you can do to bring it back!)

ha, yes im holding off as it will probably need wall fitting and at moment thats out. still got that box if your still interested.. if not no biggie mate. im using the box as a table:ner:

Filterlab
11-01-2021, 18:36
Quality watch,
possibly one the best of the Sub homages, but does its own thing too.

Cheers. Squale have been around for donkeys, plus they built water resistant cases for many watch makers as well. The sub copyright was up years ago which is why so many use the style - it's exactly right for its purpose. The build quality of this piece is exceptional for the relatively low price tag (relative to Rolex that is).

Barry
11-01-2021, 19:01
Cheers. Squale have been around for donkeys, plus they built water resistant cases for many watch makers as well. The sub copyright was up years ago which is why so many use the style - it's exactly right for its purpose. The build quality of this piece is exceptional for the relatively low price tag (relative to Rolex that is).

And a darned sight better looking than the current vulgar-looking 'bling' Rolex watches.

Roy S
12-01-2021, 01:15
I wear my Squale Atmos 20 every day now; the rest of my watches have been consigned to the drawer.

:D I just love this one too much.




Decent looking sub homage (have a few of those :D ).

Will have to check them out although I'm not keen on the face graphics and although it gets generally good reviews mention is made of poor power reserve and stiff bezels (matron).

Like the look of their GMT homage to.

Filterlab
12-01-2021, 15:28
Smooth bezel and bags of power reserve on mine. Easily 42 hours.

Roy S
12-01-2021, 16:13
Smooth bezel and bags of power reserve on mine. Easily 42 hours.

Good to hear, now on the 'want' list.

struth
12-01-2021, 16:19
Decent looking sub homage (have a few of those :D ).

Will have to check them out although I'm not keen on the face graphics and although it gets generally good reviews mention is made of poor power reserve and stiff bezels (matron).

Like the look of their GMT homage to.

i had one of those once:ner:

Roy S
12-01-2021, 16:25
i had one of those once:ner:

Can be nasty if left untreated :D

struth
12-01-2021, 16:39
Can be nasty if left untreated :D

when im very old, i shall show it to my grandchildren :ner:

Roy S
12-01-2021, 16:43
when im very old, i shall show it to my grandchildren :ner:

I shall bequeath mine

struth
12-01-2021, 16:53
I shall bequeath mine

wont the solicitor be embarrassed ???;)

Roy S
12-01-2021, 17:21
wont the solicitor be embarrassed ???;)

Why? Cos his is smaller?

struth
12-01-2021, 17:27
Why? Cos his is smaller?

lol.. well pulling it out if his ring binder might prove awkward, especially if not properly treated:eyebrows:

Roy S
12-01-2021, 17:31
lol.. well pulling it out if his ring binder might prove awkward, especially if not properly treated:eyebrows:

Worse still if I pull it out, put it back in, pull it out, put it back in, pull it... etc

Filterlab
12-01-2021, 22:08
WTF? Now that’s some crazy thread drift! :lol:

Roy S
12-01-2021, 22:59
WTF? Now that’s some crazy thread drift! :lol:

:o

Sorry, yes, watches, where were we? Ok, choice for tomorrow

(Mmmmmm bezels.... )

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50828944023_5e11a94050_o.jpg

Roy S
13-01-2021, 12:37
After hearing about San Martins being mentioned a few times in glowing terms I decided to check them out (I've actually ended up buying two after a very late acceptance of a cheeky offer on ebay). Here's the first, good initial impression of the watch itself but the strap will be getting changed.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50831276186_c27831e56c_o.jpg

struth
13-01-2021, 12:40
nice....thought you had stopped buying roy??:D

i said i was buying no more whisky for a while and i stuck to it. .... well for 10 days anyway:o

Roy S
13-01-2021, 13:04
nice....thought you had stopped buying roy??:D

i said i was buying no more whisky for a while and i stuck to it. .... well for 10 days anyway:o

I should stay off ebay Grant although I have sold a couple and will be moving some more on now I've discovered that for 72p the post office will collect your parcels (save me a trip to the scummy local sub post office and mixing with the breakfast cider club members who frequent that parade of shops).

walpurgis
13-01-2021, 13:37
(save me a trip to the scummy local sub post office and mixing with the breakfast cider club members who frequent that parade of shops).

That is a large organisation, with members everywhere. Often seen wearing grubby rags and clutching their 80p can of booze whilst wobbling towards unsuspecting members of the public and croaking "giz a fag mate"!

Filterlab
13-01-2021, 14:32
:o

Sorry, yes, watches, where were we? Ok, choice for tomorrow

(Mmmmmm bezels.... )

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50828944023_5e11a94050_o.jpg

I always loved that Seiko - and all Seikos for that matter. They make some very high quality pieces, even at their budget end.

Filterlab
13-01-2021, 14:32
After hearing about San Martins being mentioned a few times in glowing terms I decided to check them out (I've actually ended up buying two after a very late acceptance of a cheeky offer on ebay). Here's the first, good initial impression of the watch itself but the strap will be getting changed.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50831276186_c27831e56c_o.jpg

Lovely indeed. What’s the diameter?

Roy S
13-01-2021, 14:52
I always loved that Seiko - and all Seikos for that matter. They make some very high quality pieces, even at their budget end.

I have a collection of fifteen or so Seikos that perhaps don't get as much wrist time as they should. First Seiko I bought -

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49513306163_73472742ec_o.jpg


Lovely indeed. What’s the diameter?

43mm excluding the crown.

Filterlab
13-01-2021, 15:08
Bit large for my tastes, but a very well executed dial.

Roy S
13-01-2021, 15:39
Bit large for my tastes, but a very well executed dial.

If the build quality is anything to go by their sub homage should be quite good -

https://wrwatches.com/products/san-martin-steel-sub

Only problem with ordering from the states is what starts off as a good price is inflated by shipping, duties & import fees :(

Roy S
13-01-2021, 15:49
That is a large organisation, with members everywhere. Often seen wearing grubby rags and clutching their 80p can of booze whilst wobbling towards unsuspecting members of the public and croaking "giz a fag mate"!

It's not like the members of my local gentleman's cider appreciation society are homeless, a couple of them live (I suspect illegally) in the maisonettes next door. Think this place has got a revolving door as there are a number of comings and goings throughout the day and night. They appear to laugh in the face of covid but I doubt the virus would go near them, they all look like they need pressure washing.

walpurgis
14-01-2021, 07:31
:D

Roy S
14-01-2021, 11:18
The second 'accidental purchase' San Martin (I do like an orange watch).

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50833858713_8294e42616_o.jpg

mad-moon
16-01-2021, 22:27
FTAO ROY...large face Rolex....

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/official-rolex-clock-lv-submariner-hulk.250539/

Roy S
17-01-2021, 09:29
FTAO ROY...large face Rolex....

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/official-rolex-clock-lv-submariner-hulk.250539/

Yep, one of them would look good taped to me wrist [emoji846].

Not much bigger than my weekend choice of watch actually

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/8bd84e6220fd1f5adc5cb1a0fbf257f3.jpg

Roy S
18-01-2021, 18:10
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50848729002_eafe905536_o.jpg

Roy S
19-01-2021, 10:57
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50851468063_38bef2c2e8_o.jpg

Roy S
20-01-2021, 14:40
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50855620693_4dac9532c3_o.jpg

Filterlab
21-01-2021, 10:32
I've given myself permission for this sale, as it may be of interest to the folks on this thread...

FS: Job lot of watches - instant collection!

Click for full size pictures.

1. Seiko Dancing Hands. The model is the 6M25-8050 which has the 37mm Grand Seiko style case. Gorgeous dark blue dial with a sunburst finish. Sized for 7.75" no spare links. Works perfectly, mind-bending movement controls on this one, but there are instructions online.

Slight marks, but nothing of note. Pics look worse than real life.

https://i.ibb.co/Ptck9Yn/IMG-1795.jpg (https://ibb.co/QXP0CcR)

https://i.ibb.co/4gXr5dy/IMG-1797.jpg (https://ibb.co/9315CtX)

https://i.ibb.co/W2rJKYZ/IMG-1798.jpg (https://ibb.co/RDXwHVf)

https://i.ibb.co/3mWrMGm/IMG-1799.jpg (https://ibb.co/fdt1nBd)

https://i.ibb.co/XLdXK35/IMG-1800.jpg (https://ibb.co/C8XBYM9)

2. Invicta Sub-alike. In gold, barely worn and hardly a mark on it, comes with box and a gold looped black NATO, and a soft black leather strap with a gold buckle. Full bracelet sized for 7.75" plus two spare links. Tags and stickers blah blah. 40mm.

https://i.ibb.co/M2SM167/IMG-1801.jpg (https://ibb.co/1vQ8X6T)

https://i.ibb.co/t8vHM3h/IMG-1802.jpg (https://ibb.co/yWZNnVR)

https://i.ibb.co/b2mpXBP/IMG-1803.jpg (https://ibb.co/wwgD4WR)

https://i.ibb.co/7QFM3Gm/IMG-1804.jpg (https://ibb.co/2SBVzj4)

3. Accurist 7216 quartz. This is one of their 'Heritage' models. 42mm quartz with running centre seconds and a chrono. Nice bracelet, again sized for 7.75" plus two links. Double box, the normal stuff. Never worn.

https://i.ibb.co/W6p081Z/IMG-1805.jpg (https://ibb.co/ZV1S4C5)

https://i.ibb.co/gtxfDRY/IMG-1806.jpg (https://ibb.co/zPzBS4d)

https://i.ibb.co/BZtz6rL/IMG-1807.jpg (https://ibb.co/pzx0KR2)

https://i.ibb.co/Lhv0YrF/IMG-1808.jpg (https://ibb.co/tP3HQzG)

4. Casio Altimeter ana-digi. Backlit display, altimeter, chrono, countdown, calendars, barometer etc etc. What doesn't it do? 53mm including the side sensors but wears smaller. Sized for 7.75" with a bag of bracelet link bits. Manual (you'll need it), display case, box. Cracking for the gym!

https://i.ibb.co/s5bXc3n/IMG-1809.jpg (https://ibb.co/N1tGfY5)

https://i.ibb.co/pf9FXZf/IMG-1810.jpg (https://ibb.co/JvMJk2v)

https://i.ibb.co/wNSVZsC/IMG-1811.jpg (https://ibb.co/VWgR0mD)

https://i.ibb.co/xSYmH8v/IMG-1812.jpg (https://ibb.co/nsB3C82)

5. Seiko titanium quartz. 37mm, very slim and light. Head only in the pictures but I've popped it on a blue lizard skin strap. Been a hard worker this one and it ain't unmarked by any stretch. Also it needs a battery.

https://i.ibb.co/Bf2qHsp/IMG-1813.jpg (https://ibb.co/Jcj5Wk1)

https://i.ibb.co/hRYFjvR/IMG-1814.jpg (https://ibb.co/ccYhHdc)

https://i.ibb.co/rf0HCJN/IMG-1815.jpg (https://ibb.co/sJRq0rz)

6. Some straps. 3x 22mm black straps with various stitching, 2x 26mm thick straps without buckles (no idea where they came from) and a 22mm gold bracelet with straight end links - completely unused.

https://i.ibb.co/x7z87jf/IMG-1816.jpg (https://ibb.co/G5C352t)

I'm asking £200 for the whole lot, posted RMSD in the UK. PPFF or BT good for me.

Any questions, fire away!

struth
21-01-2021, 10:46
good buy for someone

Roy S
21-01-2021, 10:48
:D

Filterlab
21-01-2021, 10:48
And SOLD to our lovely, watch crazy, Roy! :D

struth
21-01-2021, 11:10
thought roy wouldnt be far away from that:D

Roy S
21-01-2021, 11:13
And SOLD to our lovely, watch crazy, Roy! :D


thought roy wouldnt be far away from that:D

I'll be like a kid on Xmas morning!

Thanks Rob.

Filterlab
21-01-2021, 11:24
:lol:

You're welcome matey, thanks for the purchase. Glad they're going to a good, enthusiast's home. :D

Roy S
21-01-2021, 13:16
Nearly forgot today's kettle

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50858713708_374c561133_o.jpg

Roy S
22-01-2021, 15:18
Seiko titanium quartz. 37mm, very slim and light. Head only in the pictures but I've popped it on a blue lizard skin strap. Been a hard worker this one and it ain't unmarked by any stretch. Also it needs a battery.


New battery fitted and running fine! Fabulous little watch, thanks Rob :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50863361577_5396ea150e_o.jpg

Filterlab
22-01-2021, 21:49
Beautiful! I think it works well on that strap, hard to capture the deep blue sunburst dial in a photo though.

Lovely light piece that.

:D

Roy S
22-01-2021, 23:04
And this beast got a new gold strap

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50864585561_d943971a51_h.jpg

Filterlab
22-01-2021, 23:20
:D

I can't even remember why I bought that!

Roy S
22-01-2021, 23:35
:D

I can't even remember why I bought that!

If you're anything like me you would have had a watch in mind to put it on when you ordered it but when it arrived you discovered the watch actually needed a 24mm strap.

Filterlab
22-01-2021, 23:53
Either that or I never actually bought the watch. :lol:

Roy S
25-01-2021, 04:58
Owes me £18 with a ten year battery, it’s the only watch you’d ever need, of course [emoji6]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210125/873c8a10d5945ecbc901a30c620946be.jpg

Roy S
27-01-2021, 01:01
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50878791543_10d6a88e4c_o.jpg

Filterlab
27-01-2021, 08:38
Owes me £18 with a ten year battery, it’s the only watch you’d ever need, of course [emoji6]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210125/873c8a10d5945ecbc901a30c620946be.jpg

I had one of those in a slightly different incarnation. I love the little map. :D

I miss the watches that were analogue display LCDs - there were loads around in the 80s.

Roy S
27-01-2021, 23:32
I had one of those in a slightly different incarnation. I love the little map. :D

I miss the watches that were analogue display LCDs - there were loads around in the 80s.

Then there were the databank watches, I had one of these

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50882765321_225b74720f_o.jpg

You could store some phone numbers... and that was about it. Novelty having a separate keyboard though.

Roy S
27-01-2021, 23:37
Nice looking little cheapie

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50882834557_347e74b9b2_o.jpg

Roy S
29-01-2021, 02:08
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50886281146_1ecd8b0559_o.jpg

struth
29-01-2021, 02:18
Quite a nice shade that

Roy S
31-01-2021, 09:26
Quite a nice shade that

Yes, I quite like it.

This weekend's new addition

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50893728357_69f191eb35_o.jpg

struth
31-01-2021, 09:43
nice racing style that.. could see it at le mans

Roy S
31-01-2021, 09:45
nice racing style that.. could see it at le mans

The watch might pass muster Grant but i can't see my Clio diesel making the grade :D

Roy S
02-02-2021, 10:02
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901126077_c5ab1cd6c7_o.jpg

Filterlab
02-02-2021, 22:06
Then there were the databank watches, I had one of these

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50882765321_225b74720f_o.jpg

You could store some phone numbers... and that was about it. Novelty having a separate keyboard though.

I had a few of the Casio Databank watches, including one with a dot matrix display. Uber cool!

Today I have on a Spinnaker Bradner compressor. Exceptional build quality and a lovely bit of gold/blue colour for a change...

https://i.ibb.co/nM0HvHn/EFC6488-C-E8-C8-4-CB1-B65-F-DACA244-CBB05.jpg (https://ibb.co/MkhY4YG)


Very good lume too...

https://i.ibb.co/TbPzkDf/35863-BFC-77-A0-49-D6-9462-9-C3-E66-C86733.jpg (https://ibb.co/Yyfv34C)

Roy S
02-02-2021, 22:25
Today I have on a Spinnaker Bradner compressor. Exceptional build quality and a lovely bit of gold/blue colour for a change...



Nice watch, got a couple of Spinnakers, like their quirky designs

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50022673392_e9c2d548a3.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50678309643_477f70fabd.jpg

Roy S
02-02-2021, 22:37
A quick tidy and reorganisation of the collection (and some more dymo labels)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50903195007_08c857fd72_o.jpg

struth
02-02-2021, 23:34
Huge collection that Roy. The Essex Massive.

Roy S
03-02-2021, 03:58
Huge collection that Roy. The Essex Massive. describes my lockdown waistline :(

Been trying to flog this on ebay but no takers

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50903749016_0bc1e46e5f_o.jpg

struth
03-02-2021, 04:02
Maybe the strap.

mad-moon
03-02-2021, 05:46
I had a few of the Casio Databank watches, including one with a dot matrix display. Uber cool!

Today I have on a Spinnaker Bradner compressor. Exceptional build quality and a lovely bit of gold/blue colour for a change...

https://i.ibb.co/nM0HvHn/EFC6488-C-E8-C8-4-CB1-B65-F-DACA244-CBB05.jpg (https://ibb.co/MkhY4YG)


Very good lume too...

https://i.ibb.co/TbPzkDf/35863-BFC-77-A0-49-D6-9462-9-C3-E66-C86733.jpg (https://ibb.co/Yyfv34C)

What a corker of a watch...you flash git..:stalks:

Filterlab
03-02-2021, 08:50
Nice watch, got a couple of Spinnakers, like their quirky designs

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50022673392_e9c2d548a3.jpg

Very nice that one, very clear. They have a knack for good dial clarity.

Filterlab
03-02-2021, 08:51
What a corker of a watch...you flash git..:stalks:

LOL! Thanks kindly.

It’s not an expensive piece by any stretch, but does look a bit flash. :lol:

mad-moon
03-02-2021, 09:30
LOL! Thanks kindly.

It’s not an expensive piece by any stretch, but does look a bit flash. :lol:

I've been pricing them up....:whistle:...no they're not expensive..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spinnaker-BRADNER-Japanese-Automatic-Watch-SP-5062-33/124463522950?epid=21040292178&hash=item1cfa9aa486:g:ZRwAAOSwbWNfyKLI

struth
03-02-2021, 10:01
pretty darned expensive to me:D

Filterlab
03-02-2021, 10:06
Not compared to some of the wrist wear I’ve owned over the eons.

Roy S
03-02-2021, 10:11
Maybe the strap.

That’s a strap I put on thinking it was an improvement over the original black one [emoji23]

struth
03-02-2021, 10:13
That’s a strap I put on thinking it was an improvement over the original black one [emoji23]Might just be too in your face. Maybe offer it eith that and the black one. Little things can make a difference, and offer to change it before sending etc.
Many folk can't do it

Roy S
03-02-2021, 10:18
Might just be too in your face. Maybe offer it eith that and the black one. Little things can make a difference, and offer to change it before sending etc.
Many folk can't do it

My intention was to offer it with both straps, the brown one is a quick release and only owes me £4 or so.

Roy S
04-02-2021, 04:00
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50907031051_055e578040_o.jpg

Roy S
05-02-2021, 00:53
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50907901891_bb1ae42e84_o.jpg

struth
05-02-2021, 05:27
Quite a nice face

Yomanze
05-02-2021, 11:33
New daily banger, always fancied a Casio G-Shock, this is the DW-5600. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c618e0230192b95455e5f47f325befb6.jpg

Roy S
05-02-2021, 23:15
Casio G-Shock

Quite fancy one of these

https://www.g-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GM-110RB-2A.jpg

struth
05-02-2021, 23:25
Quite fancy one of these

https://www.g-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GM-110RB-2A.jpgYour becoming the firebottle of watches [emoji23]

Audio Al
06-02-2021, 02:29
Quite fancy one of these

https://www.g-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GM-110RB-2A.jpg

Sorry I must go as I am about to :spew:

You go for it Roy :D

mad-moon
06-02-2021, 05:34
New daily banger, always fancied a Casio G-Shock, this is the DW-5600. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c618e0230192b95455e5f47f325befb6.jpg

These are brilliant...nearly indistructable.

Roy S
08-02-2021, 19:04
Dual time

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50923358727_2e77af8ca8_o.jpg

struth
09-02-2021, 04:03
. Quite a strange, or unusual shape. It's growing on me.

Roy S
09-02-2021, 18:49
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50926066922_fd2746fdc7_o.jpg

struth
09-02-2021, 18:52
nice quality looking watch..

Roy S
09-02-2021, 19:03
nice quality looking watch..

Watch shops own brand, they were running a promotion. NH35 movement & ceramic bezel & more or less a grab and go watch as it has no date so just time to set (not that I'm going anywhere).

struth
09-02-2021, 19:06
seiko?

Roy S
09-02-2021, 19:15
seiko?

Yes, nice quality bracelet to, very comfortable to wear.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210209/e9cccb758346fc7e856b4515fe07ad7b.jpg

Filterlab
09-02-2021, 20:29
Quite fancy one of these

https://www.g-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GM-110RB-2A.jpg

Do they do one in bright colours?

Roy S
11-02-2021, 00:12
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50930259098_7fd9a0b646_o.jpg

struth
11-02-2021, 00:18
Yes that's nice. I like the eco's and that is one of nicest

Filterlab
11-02-2021, 15:06
Ploprof Homage today. Lovely.

https://i.ibb.co/qm9kG1j/86-DBB7-D3-A468-4629-9363-3-CFFC772-FDEE.jpg (https://ibb.co/TPRmXh2)

Roy S
11-02-2021, 15:16
Ploprof Homage today. Lovely.



Nice one Rob, your first Steeldive? What do you think?

struth
11-02-2021, 15:28
Real one is 7k.

Filterlab
11-02-2021, 18:08
Nice one Rob, your first Steeldive? What do you think?

I've had a couple of them, and all I can say is 'darned impressive'. Build quality, line up, finish are all exemplary - even if they cost ten times the price tag the quality would still stand. The finish on this Ploprof is outstanding, especially the case brushing and polishing.

I picked this one up barely worn from a TZ member for £225 which is a complete snip.


Real one is 7k.

Indeed. That's a whole heap of cash which I would be unlikely to ever spend on a single watch.

Roy S
11-02-2021, 18:43
I'll be looking out for one of those for the collection

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50933320071_93a91d67d6_o.jpg

Filterlab
11-02-2021, 18:44
Ahhh, I see you've sampled the Steeldive range. :D They are brilliant pieces aren't they?

Filterlab
11-02-2021, 18:48
A quick lume shot to whet your appetite. :D

https://i.ibb.co/7k2Qm75/9-B2389-EC-5423-4-EAC-B68-D-8-C16-B99-E9-E63.jpg (https://ibb.co/GHc9SgL)

Roy S
11-02-2021, 18:49
Ahhh, I see you've sampled the Steeldive range. :D They are brilliant pieces aren't they?

I bought a couple new off their website (the Tuna & the blue Willard I think?) and thought they were a bargain for the quality on offer. The rest have come off the bay.

Roy S
12-02-2021, 01:07
Steeldive's take on a Hulk, found a fake oysterflex for it as well

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50933461123_a01ddbca39_o.jpg

Filterlab
12-02-2021, 08:42
Nice! I like curved end straps. It's greener than a green thing laying on the grass.

Roy S
13-02-2021, 09:45
Twelve quid Casio

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210213/ae7edb87ce72b36c83976bdbc249c1a1.jpg

mad-moon
13-02-2021, 10:40
Ploprof Homage today. Lovely.

https://i.ibb.co/qm9kG1j/86-DBB7-D3-A468-4629-9363-3-CFFC772-FDEE.jpg (https://ibb.co/TPRmXh2)

very nice...:stalks:

mad-moon
13-02-2021, 10:42
Twelve quid Casio

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210213/ae7edb87ce72b36c83976bdbc249c1a1.jpg

that look s a lot more than any twelve quid..is it a used bargain Roy..?

Roy S
13-02-2021, 10:45
that look s a lot more than any twelve quid..is it a used bargain Roy..?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Casio-MRW-200H-1BVEF-Sports-Analog-Day-Date-Black-Resin-Strap-Watch/114619950955?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Just arrived in a padded envelope with some bubble wrap round the watch itself, seems new?

mad-moon
13-02-2021, 10:51
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Casio-MRW-200H-1BVEF-Sports-Analog-Day-Date-Black-Resin-Strap-Watch/114619950955?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Just arrived in a padded envelope with some bubble wrap round the watch itself, seems new?

Yeah..just bought one of them straight away...no brainer really...ideal for my failing lamp oil...cheeerz Roy..

Roy S
13-02-2021, 11:03
Yeah..just bought one of them straight away...no brainer really...ideal for my failing lamp oil...cheeerz Roy..

:thumbsup:

Roy S
14-02-2021, 14:42
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50942839322_2416f317e0_o.jpg

struth
14-02-2021, 18:48
nice colour is it istanbul green?

Roy S
15-02-2021, 07:55
nice colour is it istanbul green?

No idea Grant but I can see the strap I fitted isn’t a very good match!

struth
15-02-2021, 08:51
No idea Grant but I can see the strap I fitted isn’t a very good match!Yes it's a bit to bright. Might be good with a zulu

Roy S
16-02-2021, 01:51
Yes it's a bit to bright. Might be good with a zulu

Jury's still out :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50948089036_e20f7aa3d1_o.jpg

struth
16-02-2021, 03:04
Another good dial

Roy S
16-02-2021, 03:57
Another good dial

Yep. don't have to look twice at this one :)

struth
16-02-2021, 04:00
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Casio-MRW-200H-1BVEF-Sports-Analog-Day-Date-Black-Resin-Strap-Watch/114619950955?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Just arrived in a padded envelope with some bubble wrap round the watch itself, seems new?Your pic of casio makes it look a lot classier than the ones on the bay. Doesn't look same watch.
Top job

Roy S
16-02-2021, 04:01
Your pic of casio makes it look a lot classier than the ones on the bay. Doesn't look same watch.
Top job

Just call me Mr Silk Purse ;)

Roy S
16-02-2021, 04:03
Couldn't afford a G Shock

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50946878803_1bf200901f_o.jpg

struth
16-02-2021, 04:26
Couldn't afford a G Shock

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50946878803_1bf200901f_o.jpgInteresting strap, case all in one. Are g shocks dear?

Roy S
16-02-2021, 10:24
Interesting strap, case all in one. Are g shocks dear?

Any Casio with 'G Shock' printed on it seems to sell for a premium, on ebay Casio digital watches start from about a tenner and up whereas G Shocks start at around 40 quid.

mad-moon
16-02-2021, 14:01
this should be right up your street Roy...going by the red Casio...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-2005-UNISEX-CASIO-G-SHOCK-G-300SC-6A-3750-MULTIFUNCTION-WATCH-IN-AMAZIN/383720025378?hash=item59577eed22%3Ag%3AyZUAAOSwPUN fUUPB&LH_BIN=1

mad-moon
16-02-2021, 14:06
caw...this is a bobby dazzler too....get your sunglasses on

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASIO-G-SHOCK-GA-100A-9A-Alarm-Chronograph-Mens-Watch-Yellow/114683712087?hash=item1ab3ae9257%3Ag%3AKD8AAOSweMd gKJPk&LH_BIN=1

Roy S
16-02-2021, 14:17
Funnily enough been looking at those 2 Alan & made an offer on this one (which has been countered)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASIO-G-SHOCK-DW-6900-3230-TRIPLE-GRAPH-CLASSIC-DIGITAL-DISPLAY-WATCH/284175748708?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055359.m2763.l2649

struth
16-02-2021, 14:19
looks sccratched