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Filterlab
02-04-2021, 19:42
Yes, like the snowflake hands.
Giving one of my more esoteric pieces an outing for the holiday weekend
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51090826713_b8b8206c30_o.jpg
Beautiful, especially on the bracelet. Don't see many of the bracelets about.
InThe Sticks
02-04-2021, 20:03
My work watches, which are unsurprisingly completely battered to hell and back.
The bottom one is for some pointless reason bluetooth and has an app, that said, I should prob use it to set the correct time.
https://i.imgur.com/fhIbvlk.jpg
Beautiful, especially on the bracelet. Don't see many of the bracelets about.
Probably my favourite, tried to get a shot of the 31 jewel movement
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51090877298_c26aa921fd_o.jpg
The bottom one is for some pointless reason bluetooth and has an app, that said, I should prob use it to set the correct time.
:D
Filterlab
03-04-2021, 08:41
The bottom one is for some pointless reason bluetooth and has an app, that said, I should prob use it to set the correct time.
That may well be the point of it. :lol:
Probably my favourite, tried to get a shot of the 31 jewel movement
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51090877298_c26aa921fd_o.jpg
Gorgeous!
Back to the bumblebee
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210403/808e2bcaf6f47590ad79439c22fa0719.jpg
Changed into the Skmei 'stealth' over the weekend as I didn't fancy helping with my other half's impending house move in my 7 grand Panerai. Here it it lit up in all it's 7 quid glory
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51097672724_0d56bf3261_o.jpg
yes, you dont want to damage the family jewels roy:D
yes, you dont want to damage the family jewels roy:D
Yes, the more precious pieces have already been divied out, no one wants the Invictas though [emoji1]
Yes, the more precious pieces have already been divied out, no one wants the Invictas though [emoji1]
oh, thought they would go quickly. poor taste eh?:)
I might still sell up and finish my days in debauched luxury in Thailand Grant :eyebrows:
Speaking of Invictas
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51099384860_fb9c5533ab_o.jpg
Speaking of Invictas
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51099384860_fb9c5533ab_o.jpg
well, that is very different aint it:eek:
well, that is very different aint it:eek:
It's useful to know if it's day or night, always struggled with that concept :D
Something more traditional today
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51101251790_b2a65470a7_o.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210407/b13f6abf1e3b30915fab6cd11dc53bbe.jpg
Pagani Design.
Pagani Design.
Nice one Grant ;)
Better pic maybehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210407/e7f5808c3a6f570e9d4f04c8321c8f0d.jpg
Filterlab
07-04-2021, 16:58
I do love the Panerai homages. The best one I ever had was exceptional but I can't remember for the life of me what the model was. It was a bulk manufacture by a watch forum and the initials in the dial were that of the watch forum.
Lovely it was, exceptional quality. I'll rack my brains.
Still not tempted to collect Casios..
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51103701584_ea2842d3d5_o.jpg
Clonoglaph :D
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51104583811_bdccffbea8_o.jpg
Seagull mechanical movement
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51104724834_526998ee9a_o.jpg
the can got for a fair price some of those chinese ones like that. many were pilot remakes
Filterlab
09-04-2021, 13:45
I'm still very much enjoying my SSG001. :)
Haven't worn anything else since I received it.
https://i.ibb.co/7QqrRt6/22-E34811-3621-43-FA-9-BE9-88030-E5309-D1.jpg (https://ibb.co/2STcs3f)
Seagull mechanical movement
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51104724834_526998ee9a_o.jpg
Good to know the Chinese had a Plan B in 1963.
The first time I visiterd China in 1987, I noted that some of the locals were using twin-lens reflex cameras made by Seagull. Clearly Seagull were/are a precision machining outfit.
I'm still very much enjoying my SSG001. :)
Haven't worn anything else since I received it.
https://i.ibb.co/7QqrRt6/22-E34811-3621-43-FA-9-BE9-88030-E5309-D1.jpg (https://ibb.co/2STcs3f)
What does the "H Y N" dial denote Rob?
think it has 2 uses.. its hlyn... one side sync? the other charge? maybes lol
Filterlab
10-04-2021, 07:26
There's an L hidden behind the seconds hand too.
High
Low
Yes
No
Simple as that. :lol: It relates to the radio sync operations.
Another G-Shock I haven't collected
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This one today. Its a homage, but forgot of what [emoji23]
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Tudor-ish
think that was maybe it... :)
Sexy new Archer's strap on Snoopy's favourite
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51111371955_cda59544e9_o.jpg
The red baron eh.. What's that all about roy ?
The red baron eh.. What's that all about roy ?
Just the model name. I also have a Red Baron II and III although that isn’t emblazoned across the faces.
Do the job properly:
https://images.timex.com/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto/e_sharpen:120,b_white/w_900,c_fit/Catalogs/timex-master-catalog/images/TW2U71200_A.png
Do the job properly:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51007627832_34f1333a4a_o.jpg
Do the job properly:
https://images.timex.com/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto/e_sharpen:120,b_white/w_900,c_fit/Catalogs/timex-master-catalog/images/TW2U71200_A.png
Actually, if you could buy a version without the Snoopy and a baton at 6 'o clock, that IMO would be perfect.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51007627832_34f1333a4a_o.jpg
Can you buy a version where the two characters move as the watch ticks?
Actually, if you could buy a version without the Snoopy and a baton at 6 'o clock, that IMO would be perfect.
https://www.houseofwatches.co.uk/timex-mens-strap-watch-tw2t22700?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=10313748121&utm_campaign=Timex-Shopping&utm_term=&adid=442539445577&addisttype=gpla&matchtype=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjns5B9oKXlIA1p-WMuPlRPMsd6rkVMJm-8wHOOjDtLvqmP4XH2GACAaAqeSEALw_wcB
Known as a 'Marlin' I believe.
Can you buy a version where the two characters move as the watch ticks?
Not that I know of but haven't checked on Ali Express yet ;)
Filterlab
12-04-2021, 18:44
Actually, if you could buy a version without the Snoopy and a baton at 6 'o clock, that IMO would be perfect.
It would be almost Bow-wow-haus.
It would be almost Bow-wow-haus.
A kennel?
Filterlab
12-04-2021, 20:25
A kennel?
You'll have to throw me a bone mate, haven't got a Scooby what you're on about.
Bow wow 'house' ?
(it's been a long day....)
and the prize for most writing on a watch goes to
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51112267912_2577feca62_o.jpg
Bow wow 'house' ?
(it's been a long day....)
It's a pun on the German design school of the 1930's - Bauhaus.
It's a pun on the German design school of the 1930's - Bauhaus.
Dada........you'll have to ask Richard Horsenbeck about that one........very obscure pun:scratch:
My feeble attempt at humour was that 'Bow-wow-haus' (sic) sounded like an alternate name for a kennel, that was all :)
My feeble attempt at humour was that 'Bow-wow-haus' (sic) sounded like an alternate name for a kennel, that was all :)
Don't worry - they were both good puns. :)
Got this bracelet in today. Ordered from American amazon.
Bigger sizes and I'm hopeful it might fit.
I got something else too to share the import costs, so about 28 bucks for the strap all in.
Quite a nice weight in it
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210413/7c71cc37d1af39d947c6b8832eae414a.jpg
Got this bracelet in today. Ordered from American amazon.
Bigger sizes and I'm hopeful it might fit.
I got something else too to share the import costs, so about 28 bucks for the strap all in.
Quite a nice weight in it
Milled or pressed clasp Grant? Like the design.
Been doing a bit of a stock take and came across this (love a green face)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51113660621_48e56c046a_o.jpg
not sure how its made. they do it in black and blue too.. if it fits it will be just so it might be a flop;)
Filterlab
13-04-2021, 18:20
Don't worry - they were both good puns. :)
It just went a bit wrong. I've been tired too. :lol:
It just went a bit wrong. I've been tired too. :lol:
Should have let sleeping dogs lie...
Filterlab
13-04-2021, 20:41
:D
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Yesterday..
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Today.
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Yesterday..
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Today.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/9cb9206e242b178e4b1f73ecd1a5151a.jpgYesterday's was rather generic, but easy to read... Neither qualities practiced by Today's. Different.!
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Yesterday's was rather generic, but easy to read... Neither qualities practiced by Today's. Different.!
Sent using TapatalkLol. Yes it's a odd watchface. Was 9.40.
Lol. Yes it's a odd watchface. Was 9.40.One for the stargazer in you I presume... :)
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One for the stargazer in you I presume... :)
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mad-moon
14-04-2021, 13:56
Got this bracelet in today. Ordered from American amazon.
Bigger sizes and I'm hopeful it might fit.
I got something else too to share the import costs, so about 28 bucks for the strap all in.
Quite a nice weight in it
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210413/7c71cc37d1af39d947c6b8832eae414a.jpg
that looks a lovely quality strap Grant...It's quite easy to adjust them with that kit, supplied with the strap I'm presuming....good value that is...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51116176093_58a6e48578_o.jpg
that looks a lovely quality strap Grant...It's quite easy to adjust them with that kit, supplied with the strap I'm presuming....good value that is...
well i dont know how easy it will be or if its gonna fit. not feeling up to it at moment anyway. it can stay in drawer.:rolleyes:
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not too shabby roy.. nice colour
not too shabby roy.. nice colour
Yes, unusual I thought.
Still steadfastly not collecting Casios (but this was cheap - looks like it might have been 'shocked' a few times)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51118379370_9d8e003f9b_o.jpg
mad-moon
15-04-2021, 17:38
Yes, unusual I thought.
Still steadfastly not collecting Casios (but this was cheap - looks like it might have been 'shocked' a few times)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51118379370_9d8e003f9b_o.jpg
These really are shock proof and very sturdy too..my pal showed me by taking off his G-shock and pelting at the wall...I was very surprised to see him put it back on working perfectly...
P.S. infact I've just found this on youtube and it took a baseball bat and a golf club to smash one..the same model I think?...hahahaha..nearly as good as Captain Scarlet..
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=g+shock+watches+indestructable+youtube&qs=n&sp=-1&pq=g+shock+watches+indestructable+youtube&sc=0-38&sk=&cvid=67571D4D20994E95A72ED1D0D8C6599C&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dg%2bshock%2bwatches%2bindestruc table%2byoutube%26qs%3dn%26form%3dQBRE%26sp%3d-1%26pq%3dg%2bshock%2bwatches%2bindestructable%2byo utube%26sc%3d0-38%26sk%3d%26cvid%3d67571D4D20994E95A72ED1D0D8C659 9C&view=detail&mmscn=vwrc&mid=94D956F6E1952C12FC9894D956F6E1952C12FC98&FORM=WRVORC
I wonder if it has a case under the rubber
Not a bad 23 quids worth then?
Gardening watch
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210416/90bee2099df5b7df083ea49cb7908d13.jpg
misplaced mine today... must be upstairs somewhere:lol:
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That's the ugliest looking one so far Roy. Well done! :D
It's as if Lego commissioned a toddler play group to design a watch
I like it Roy, it's just "different"
Back to this today.
Terrible pic alashttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210418/9c44fe492cb30ffbe969b57d31f22fce.jpg
this ones betterhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210418/d14931e868320935448db3b17b8d10b8.jpg
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Have this one on me Grant [emoji4]
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Have this one on me Grant [emoji4]
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thats far to hairy to be mine:D
Managed to fit and size that new strap. Fits snuggly now.
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thats far to hairy to be mine:D
Your what? [emoji6]
Courgette looks good on the bracelet.
Your what? [emoji6]
Courgette looks good on the bracelet.
yeah its quite nice.. if anything its slightly loose on minimum setting, so a good buy. will likely get another later
Better pic of today's Fossil
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51124154168_0e7cc1d196_o.jpg
Certain people bang on about clear faces, usually with reference to analogue watches but as far as digitals are concerned I doubt you'd find clearer than this (for £7 plus a little postage)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51123700127_eb3e1c6149_o.jpg
Thought this might interest you Roy, rather unusual design making quite a statement on the wrist
https://youtu.be/2xqxqXXVSDk
Thought this might interest you Roy, rather unusual design making quite a statement on the wrist
https://youtu.be/2xqxqXXVSDk
Thanks Ian, I'll have a look at that, looks a bit like a SevenFriday?
Today another 13 quid's worth
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51128118385_63055404fe_o.jpg
GMT.
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Lawrence001
20-04-2021, 14:10
GMT.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210420/f151ce9562d59a422aaffecffd1abc02.jpgExactly the model I sold late last year on eBay I think. I don't suppose you bought mine??
Exactly the model I sold late last year on eBay I think. I don't suppose you bought mine??
no, i got it from china... got 2 actually as first one had a small issue with the gmt indicator
A better pic of the Aqua Terra Bumblebee. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210420/d0633be0069c1e5470ce8ea7bc9afd08.jpg
And wearing this one today.
Parnis with power reserve.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210420/d80f012ab5b257e978dbf2efc440cb70.jpg
And wearing this one today.
Parnis with power reserve.
I've got one (maybe two..) like that.
Change of wrist wear for a trip to the docs
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nice one that... ive not seen my docs for a long time.. still awaiting my first jab... a farce of a system sadly.
nice one that... ive not seen my docs for a long time.. still awaiting my first jab... a farce of a system sadly.
Yes, it's a rare event these days. Had to have an 'examination' to check if I was still fit to drive for the DVLA.
mad-moon
20-04-2021, 17:04
Managed to fit and size that new strap. Fits snuggly now.
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that's a lovely watch Grant...and the bracelet just makes it even more so....it's a touch of class...and exceptionally rare too...I can't find one anywhere...
that's a lovely watch Grant...and the bracelet just makes it even more so....it's a touch of class...and exceptionally rare too...I can't find one anywhere...
a better pic near end of thread alan, with the name. yes its a nice combo..
Found in a drawer by my other half who's been clearing out for her move this old curio, put some batteries in (yes, this takes two) and it fired into life (can't figure out how to adjust date though)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51128281484_455c1b962c_o.jpg
Messing about swapping straps happened upon this combo
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Nice watch. I like the 12 marker and bezel. Plenty lume too
Yes, it's a rare event these days. Had to have an 'examination' to check if I was still fit to drive for the DVLA.
Why was that Roy? Are you diabetic?
Why was that Roy? Are you diabetic?
No, it’s in connection with my Parkinson’s Barry.
Sorry to hear that Roy. I trust it doesn't affect you too much.
I'm Type II diabetic, and was originally prescribed Gliclazide which can cause hypoglycemic episodes, so had to inform the DVLA of my condition. Fortunately I no longer take any medication now, and am regarded as being in remission.
Take care
ATB
Barry
Sorry to hear that Roy. I trust it doesn't affect you too much.
I'm Type II diabetic, and was originally prescribed Gliclazide which can cause hypoglycemic episodes, so had to inform the DVLA of my condition. Fortunately I no longer take any medication now, and am regarded as being in remission.
Take care
ATB
Barry
Thanks Barry, I manage the condition quite well with the various meds I take. Took a little tweaking when I was first diagnosed three years ago but all good at the moment.
My other half is type 2 and takes metformin for it. Did you manage to control yours via your diet?
Did you manage to control yours via your diet?
Yes I did and my doctor is very pleased with the results. Each year I have an "MOT" and, touch wood, every thing is fine and I get a clean bill of health.
As regards diet, I try to avoid sugar and saturated fats. I eat plenty of carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, bread and potatos, and I eat plenty of fresh vegetables and greens. I rarely fry anything; preferring to grill, steam,bake or poach. I'm also eating a lot more fish than I used to.
Ironically, since being informed of my condition, I am eating much better now, trying different foods and now enjoy eating a lot more than I used to! So some good has come out of it.
Well done Barry. My other half is incredibly careful with her diet but doesn't seem to be able to get off the meds.
First 'Grand Diver' for a while. It popped up on US Amazon at a decent price. Nice colour dial I thought.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51131367625_87c09a0fd1_o.jpg
Cheapy alert! No idea why they thought it needed two second hands?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51131813282_3cc429a82b_o.jpg
Definitely not an addition to my Casio collection because I don't have one... Don't know about fishing bit, just liked the look of the watch.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51133189493_071a810a84_o.jpg
this all seems a bit fishy;)
this all seems a bit fishy;)
Wonder what it does? Might actually have to relent and look at the instructions for this one :eek:
Skmei's shot at a G Shock and to be fair it's not a bad attempt for a fiver delivered!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51133130471_dedc0f6eab_o.jpg
shows how much profit casio make
Talking of Casio.. Another GA100. Second one I received where the analogue hands weren't synced to the digital time, they are now.
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Really like this watch but the unyielding rubber strap it came on was awful and made it just about unwearable. Now swapped for a nice soft leather job.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51140207383_bb37167bc8_o.jpg
Filterlab
26-04-2021, 14:27
Rubber straps can be a bit tough on some pieces. I have a box of soft rubber straps in various sizes just in case. I always favour a bracelet though. I have them on all my pieces.
Rubber straps can be a bit tough on some pieces. I have a box of soft rubber straps in various sizes just in case. I always favour a bracelet though. I have them on all my pieces.
I actually do the opposite with my 'cheapies' (including a lot of my Invictas) and take the rattly, tinny old bracelets off to replace them with leather, sailcloth or ND Limits straps depending on the style of the watch. It can transform the appearance and wearability of an inexpensive watch.
This Pagani had a terrible sharp edged, stiff linked bracelet.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51140995794_598be8855b_o.jpg
Filterlab
26-04-2021, 16:31
I actually do the opposite with my 'cheapies' (including a lot of my Invictas) and take the rattly, tinny old bracelets off to replace them with leather, sailcloth or ND Limits straps depending on the style of the watch. It can transform the appearance and wearability of an inexpensive watch.
It is handy for the cheapies, although I don't have anything 'that' cheap so to speak. I don't have anything expensive either however. :)
It is handy for the cheapies, although I don't have anything 'that' cheap so to speak. I don't have anything expensive either however. :)
:D
Never mind, this one has three time zones showing at the same time look! With what I paid that's a little over two quid a time zone. (got it for novelty value more than anything else).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51140342046_3178b9daf3_o.jpg
Filterlab
26-04-2021, 18:33
Nice. I only need two time zones though; GMT and Norfolk.
It's the same time of the day in Norfolk, just fifty years ago. :lol:
It's the same time of the day in Norfolk, just fifty years ago. :lol:
I'm half Norfolkian (think it's the bottom half, my legs don't move that fast). Dad's family hails from Blofield (oo arr).
Nice. I only need two time zones though; GMT and Norfolk.
It's the same time of the day in Norfolk, just fifty years ago. :lol:
Don't you mean GMT and Sandringham (= GMT + 0.5 hr)? ;)
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That's one of the more 'sober' watches you have shown Roy. It looks good with the leather strap. :)
That's one of the more 'sober' watches you have shown Roy. It looks good with the leather strap. :)
Yes, you can actually just glance at it and know what time it is rather than squint at the dial trying to find the minute hand :lol:
Been swapping some straps, this one had a black rubber 'waffle' strap but this leather one I found could have been made for the watch.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51143039570_b61fb4d716_o.jpg
Filterlab
27-04-2021, 12:12
One of my all-time favourites getting an airing today. :)
https://i.ibb.co/MSPtmGj/IMG-0345.jpg (https://ibb.co/vqLTSQr)
One of my all-time favourites getting an airing today. :)
Have you fully tested the water resistance yet? :D
The rubber strap I mentioned earlier ended up on one of my Steeldives (for now).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51142636788_08df194176_o.jpg
And the bracelet off the Steeldive ended up on this little sterile dial Parnis (I think?).
That concludes musical straps for today (I see a drilled lug and there's no stopping me..)
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Filterlab
27-04-2021, 17:51
Have you fully tested the water resistance yet? :D
Yep. I wore it in the bath. Definitely water resistant to 1,200m. :)
Yep. I wore it in the bath. Definitely water resistant to 1,200m. :)
https://img.gifglobe.com/grabs/partridgecloud/S02E03/gif/6GpwzYeYQ8K8.gif
Filterlab
27-04-2021, 19:04
:lol:
Bosshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210428/297b917bdee3b288b3b8dad5dbca32c9.jpg
Still messing about with this Casio ‘World Time’, will tell you the time in places you’ve never heard of! (where the hell's 'Pago Pago'?)
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Still messing about with this Casio ‘World Time’, will tell you the time in places you’ve never heard of! (where the hell's 'Pago Pago'?)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210428/ec993be0055f1b43614e115503d31f34.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51144038356_31eae44c50_b.jpg
True - I have never heard of "WED". Where is it? ;)
True - I have never heard of "WED". Where is it? ;)
Wednesbury, large market town in the county of West Midlands ;)
Is it in a different time zone?
Wedding Bezirk in germany;)
Is it in a different time zone?
Stuck in the seventies? No idea?
Famous for Wednesbury unreasonableness.
Filterlab
28-04-2021, 12:17
Wednesbury, large market town in the county of West Midlands ;)
:lol:
Is it in a different time zone?
1940s time.
Filterlab
28-04-2021, 12:18
Still messing about with this Casio ‘World Time’, will tell you the time in places you’ve never heard of! (where the hell's 'Pago Pago'?)
Is it in Samoa?
Is it in Samoa?
think your right Rob
Is it in Samoa?
Yes - it is the capital of (American) Samoa.
Filterlab
28-04-2021, 12:59
Seems like a strange time zone moniker, but I guess it's important to those who live there.
Surely something more readily identifiable is on the same longitude though.
**EDIT** Having looked at a map, I'd say no. :lol:
Seems like a strange time zone moniker, but I guess it's important to those who live there.
Surely something more readily identifiable is on the same longitude though.
**EDIT** Having looked at a map, I'd say no. :lol:
Looks lovely, reminds me of Castries.
Filterlab
28-04-2021, 13:41
It does look rather lovely. Gorgeous weather and beaches, lovely temperatures too.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51146651849_3c1b4f51c7_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51146651849_3c1b4f51c7_o.jpg
pearlescent engine turning... nice
pearlescent engine turning... nice
Actually never noticed that till I saw it on the picture.
Midnight, time for a change
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51147195516_a78e98b581_o.jpg
Parnis "Daytona" day...
https://i.imgur.com/3Pp2jpI.jpeg
Try this todayhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210430/90755147056258188384b328cf5d42d6.jpg
Parnis "Daytona" day...
Will have to get one of them, certainly looks the part.
Try this today
A nice looking watch that Grant but can I be a pedant and point out it's not Thursday the 18th? ;)
The boys have moved to a new home
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they are taking over the house mate.:D yes i photo-ed it before setting:ner:
Pinch, punch . . .
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icehockeyboy
01-05-2021, 07:05
Sorry to hear that Roy. I trust it doesn't affect you too much.
I'm Type II diabetic, and was originally prescribed Gliclazide which can cause hypoglycemic episodes, so had to inform the DVLA of my condition. Fortunately I no longer take any medication now, and am regarded as being in remission.
Take care
ATB
Barry
I know this is a bit old, but I came off Gliclazide , my doctor suggested a different one that didn’t cause any problems and didn’t have to tell the DVLA
Only thing is I take so many different tabs I don’t recall what it’s called! [emoji848]
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icehockeyboy
01-05-2021, 07:08
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The regular chore of date changing again today!
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I know this is a bit old, but I came off Gliclazide , my doctor suggested a different one that didn’t cause any problems and didn’t have to tell the DVLA
Only thing is I take so many different tabs I don’t recall what it’s called! [emoji848]
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son took metformin; not sure if he is still on it now tho
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The regular chore of date changing again today!
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My Rolex doesn't display the date, so I don't have that problem. It's bad enough having to change from GMT to BST and vice versa.
Or my Daytona.
https://i.imgur.com/KJ6xlBn.jpeg
Apologies for the post Chaps, made it for a specific reason.
Filterlab
01-05-2021, 14:18
Incoming...
Sinn 6060.010 Frankfurt am Main triple time zone. Been after one of these for a while. Got a one owner piece on its way to me; needs a minor refinish on the bracelet. Easy peasy and I enjoy a bit of refinishing. :)
Classy and understated.
https://i.ibb.co/HtVrYxR/B2-D3125-D-C87-F-4-EEC-9-FAB-D3-CD64-B682-D0.jpg (https://ibb.co/wSRKCw8)
https://i.ibb.co/tDvHyj1/F3-CC0-FEC-DAAB-4-B81-9790-3-F67-A3-D0-F5-F2.jpg (https://ibb.co/KWf5C48)
This one today. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/c455ef36705415cf18952fd5066c3f33.jpg
Not had this one out for a while... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/e4c85a7a4cc5a5eb54de5b6f11c9da98.jpg
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Not had this one out for a while... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/e4c85a7a4cc5a5eb54de5b6f11c9da98.jpg
Nice looking watch. :)
Nice looking watch. :)Thanks, faces don't come much simpler...
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Cheapo Flieger
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/2b56d3b21e3c5e1067c628d178775b57.jpg
Not had this one out for a while... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/e4c85a7a4cc5a5eb54de5b6f11c9da98.jpg
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Really like like this one, quietly understated style
Incoming...
Sinn 6060.010 Frankfurt am Main triple time zone. Been after one of these for a while. Got a one owner piece on its way to me; needs a minor refinish on the bracelet. Easy peasy and I enjoy a bit of refinishing. :)
Classy and understated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRHetRTOD1Q
:D
mad-moon
02-05-2021, 23:10
Not had this one out for a while... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210502/e4c85a7a4cc5a5eb54de5b6f11c9da98.jpg
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very nice...:stalks:
Filterlab
03-05-2021, 07:31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRHetRTOD1Q
:D
:lol:
Indeed!
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Dinner round my lady friend's tonight so made an effort and put on a collared shirt (it may have even been ironed) and popped this slightly dressier piece on.
Her reaction 'No jumper? It's cold out and I don't like the watch'. Why do I bother :doh:
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Charming. It's things like that I don't miss [emoji23]
Charming. It's things like that I don't miss [emoji23]
To be fair she did say she liked the shirt a bit later but I think that was only because she knew I had the hump :rolleyes:
To be fair she did say she liked the shirt a bit later but I think that was only because she knew I had the hump :rolleyes:
well its something... you trying your best as well..:doh:
Dinner round my lady friend's tonight so made an effort and put on a collared shirt (it may have even been ironed) and popped this slightly dressier piece on.
Her reaction 'No jumper? It's cold out and I don't like the watch'. Why do I bother :doh:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51156479506_fa6523857c_o.jpg
Looks OK to me Roy, save not being able to see the month(?) properly. ;)
Looks OK to me Roy, save not being able to see the month(?) properly. ;)
That's the day of the week changing Barry, it wasn't officially Tuesday until some time after 3.
Swapped to this lump
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Just arrived from Ali Express (only took 5 weeks). Worth waiting for though, very impressed with the build quality but then it was a little more expensive than my other Paganis.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51159032716_97c4be777e_o.jpg
Bracelet sized, nice to see screwed links.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160200185_1fbda6d521_o.jpg
Filterlab
05-05-2021, 12:29
Sinn's arrived! Absolutely gorgeous quality, I'd forgotten how good the Sinns are. Just gorgeous.
https://i.ibb.co/XkwYqCv/IMG-0425.jpg (https://ibb.co/cXmYjr7)
looks great.. nice strap too by looks of it
Filterlab
05-05-2021, 15:24
Cheers chaps. The bracelet is a work of art, so tight and silent. There won't be much else on my wrist in the coming weeks I can guarantee. :lol:
Cheers chaps. The bracelet is a work of art, so tight and silent. There won't be much else on my wrist in the coming weeks I can guarantee. [emoji38]Certainly looks nicely made. Mind you they are not cheap
Filterlab
05-05-2021, 17:58
They're not ridiculous, about £2,500 new. One would expect a decent quality watch for that though!
:D
Dropped my Paul Picot onto the tiled floor last week 🥲
The back sapphire shattered and fragments entered the automatic movement.
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Filterlab
05-05-2021, 18:30
That's annoying. Do you have a good watchmaker?
That's annoying. Do you have a good watchmaker?
Yes it’s with him now ( appx £200 ) , Paul Picot quoted £150 for the rear sapphire and £350 for a partial service to remove the glass.
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No love for the humble Pagani 'Black Bay' then?
It's a stunning watch for the hundred notes I paid for it - screwed links in a proper five link bracelet, milled clasp & the bezel alignment is bang on, time keeping seems fine with it's ubiquitous Seiko NH35 movement as well. I'm impressed ;)
Got some bits to do in the garden tomorrow (weather permitting) so dug out this old thing to wear
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160418441_0cff1d9ef0_o.jpg
Just arrived from Ali Express (only took 5 weeks). Worth waiting for though, very impressed with the build quality but then it was a little more expensive than my other Paganis.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51159032716_97c4be777e_o.jpg
Bracelet sized, nice to see screwed links.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160200185_1fbda6d521_o.jpgMissed this Roy. Yeah it looks good. A lot of watch
Filterlab
06-05-2021, 09:34
Yes it’s with him now ( appx £200 ) , Paul Picot quoted £150 for the rear sapphire and £350 for a partial service to remove the glass.
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Crikey! £500 for a piece of glass and a partial service (whatever that is?) - that's ridiculous money for that. Glad you have someone decent to hand.
Filterlab
06-05-2021, 09:35
No love for the humble Pagani 'Black Bay' then?
It's a stunning watch for the hundred notes I paid for it - screwed links in a proper five link bracelet, milled clasp & the bezel alignment is bang on, time keeping seems fine with it's ubiquitous Seiko NH35 movement as well. I'm impressed ;)
It's very nice indeed, looks well made.
My Rolex doesn't display the date, so I don't have that problem. It's bad enough having to change from GMT to BST and vice versa.
Any chance of a picture of your Rolex Barry? Apologies if you've put one up before, can't recall that you have.
icehockeyboy
06-05-2021, 12:52
Trying to post a pic of my latest acquisition, but for whatever reason Tapatalk won’t let me.
It’s not seemingly finding my photographs.
Thoughts and guidance please gents. [emoji3]
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been saved to wrong folder maybe.. mine does this.. i usually edit it slightly and then it appears in right folder for tapatalk...
icehockeyboy
06-05-2021, 22:15
29432
Odd, it’s here now!
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About ten years old now, was my daily beater for a while (before the watch bug really bit me :rolleyes: ), treated it to a new strap
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51163385600_6e63125177_o.jpg
Nice IWC Pilot vibe abut it Roy, like it.
Nice IWC Pilot vibe abut it Roy...?
Yep, needs longer and longer under a strong light source to jump start it these days but it's lasted longer than a Seiko kinetic of roughly the same vintage.
Parnis gmthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210507/c02e9d2c0ad0370a42581c35ca0bfd73.jpg
Filterlab
07-05-2021, 09:19
I've noticed today that in the sun, the Sinn 6060 I bought has a slight bronze guilloche finish to the dial.
Very luxurious. :lol:
https://i.ibb.co/5WDZs1g/26-D0-AE1-C-AB80-4-EFA-9-ADB-5634171-DF692.jpg (https://ibb.co/SXTSV64)
mad-moon
07-05-2021, 10:27
I've noticed today that in the sun, the Sinn 6060 I bought has a slight bronze guilloche finish to the dial.
Very luxurious. :lol:
https://i.ibb.co/5WDZs1g/26-D0-AE1-C-AB80-4-EFA-9-ADB-5634171-DF692.jpg (https://ibb.co/SXTSV64)
a hint of Hotdog...;)
I've noticed today that in the sun, the Sinn 6060 I bought has a slight bronze guilloche finish to the dial.
Very luxurious. :lol:
A smidgeon of saucisson? May wee!
Filterlab
07-05-2021, 10:39
:lol:
I've noticed today that in the sun, the Sinn 6060 I bought has a slight bronze guilloche finish to the dial.
Very luxurious. :lol:
https://i.ibb.co/5WDZs1g/26-D0-AE1-C-AB80-4-EFA-9-ADB-5634171-DF692.jpg (https://ibb.co/SXTSV64)
I had to look that up. Still it's good to know AoS abides by the Reithain values of: "Information, Education and Entertainment". :)
Filterlab
07-05-2021, 17:25
Indeed. It's a word not oft echoed outside of the watch world.
I am wrong however, it's more sunburst as the embossing is radial rather than concentric.
Did you say the Sinn could do three time zones Rob? I can see two :scratch:
Filterlab
07-05-2021, 17:46
Main indices is one zone, GMT hand is the second zone and the third is the bezel which adjusts via the crown at 10 o'clock.
Set three hours back...
https://i.ibb.co/xhHy36B/96412-CC8-1-DC0-43-FF-A907-30-B131-D30-A5-D.jpg (https://ibb.co/7v4HbKZ)
Main indices is one zone, GMT hand is the second zone and the third is the bezel which adjusts via the crown at 10 o'clock.
Ingenious.
I might need more water resistance than today's current pick has looking at the weather...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51166037500_38e8446314_o.jpg
Filterlab
08-05-2021, 09:47
Indeed, a minimum of 1,000m today as it's raining with a stiff breeze. :D
Indeed, a minimum of 1,000m today as it's raining with a stiff breeze. :D
Better safe than sorry then, stayed with the blue face to match today's ensemble :lol:
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Filterlab
08-05-2021, 13:48
:lol:
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thats a pretty watch..
Strap was a bit manky so changed it
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Whilst I was delving into the Gigandet box in a strap changing mood
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Something a bit different, just caught my eye on ebay
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Like the shape, finish and colour of the case, but not sure about the dial background. However I really couldn't put up with the mixture of Roman and Arabic numerals.
It's different, but it's not for me.
Filterlab
12-05-2021, 12:17
It's known as a Cali (California) dial. I don't know the thinking behind it but it's quite widely used in watchmaking, particularly on Italian Navy and Radiomir watches (Panerai and it's homage counterparts).
Thanks - I didn't know that.
https://www.omologatowatches.com/blog/the-history-of-the-california-dial
Seems we have to thank Rolex amongst others for the idea - but I still can't see the point of it.
Filterlab
12-05-2021, 17:23
Nor me. Seems half and half to me, I prefer indices to numerals personally.
Hadn’t even noticed till Barry pointed it out.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51176341000_ef984ec7e4_o.jpg
nice old timey off white dial
Still in the Invicta box
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210514/8090f6d2a26fb6d5d1bdd43b1ae833ea.jpg
Bit of a one off this
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/73edcad443f592f4bfb8c5f1efcc826e.jpg
Still in the Invicta box
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210514/8090f6d2a26fb6d5d1bdd43b1ae833ea.jpgQuite like that. Very classy
Mikeandvan
16-05-2021, 21:14
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Mikeandvan
16-05-2021, 21:15
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51182786987_a78c684cd0_k.jpg[/url]20210516_150740 (https://flic.kr/p/2kYRaoB) by Mike Van (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145505522@N02/), on Flickr
One for each wrist?
An elegant looking watch - I like it. :)
Nice watch but is it water resistant enough to be out in the rain? :D
Something understated from Invicta (really!?), an homage to the original submariner from 1953.
If it wasn't for the fact it's got 'Invicta' on the dial I'd swear it was made by someone else.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51185872929_9ac03a28b4_o.jpg
Brushing and machining look good quality, better than some other Invicta's?
Something understated from Invicta (really!?), an homage to the original submariner from 1953.
If it wasn't for the fact it's got 'Invicta' on the dial I'd swear it was made by someone else.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51185872929_9ac03a28b4_o.jpg
Brushing and machining look good quality, better than some other Invicta's?
Definitely upped their game for this one and I've just noticed how grubby my arm looks.
Mikeandvan
18-05-2021, 09:50
They're lovely aren't they, got mine off Ebay, but they're only about £150 new.
Mikeandvan
18-05-2021, 09:50
Nice watch but is it water resistant enough to be out in the rain? :D
its still working!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51189142160_8b5dd658af_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51191297130_e7ab724346_o.jpg
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51191297130_e7ab724346_o.jpgThat's a very nice Glycine..
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That's a very nice Glycine..
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As I recall got a heck of a deal on it as it was on the Invicta website and I got a 25% off voucher for some reason? I changed out the rubber strap for an 'aged' leather one.
Controversial dial :scratch::eyebrows::rolleyes:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194166222_871ab9c944_o.jpg
Controversial dial :scratch::eyebrows::rolleyes:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194166222_871ab9c944_o.jpgSlightly odd concept the Cali dial... Nice colour though.
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Yikes - that's LOUD!. :eek:
icehockeyboy
25-05-2021, 17:30
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Put my latest addition onto a ‘Guards’ nato, I think it looks good.
Put my latest addition onto a ‘Guards’ nato, I think it looks good.
Watchshop?
I see they've got an extra 25% off at the moment :eyebrows:
icehockeyboy
25-05-2021, 18:01
Watchshop?
I see they've got an extra 25% off at the moment :eyebrows:
Got it!
Got a couple of their 'Depth Charge' auto divers, couldn't decide between the blue or green but there was such a good offer on at the time I had both and it didn't cost me a lot more than the rrp for one of them :D (was well impressed with the build quality to)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901326457_7a645fb444_o.jpg
Chosen for tomorrow
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