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Chosen for tomorrow
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big guns today;)
Till postie arrives :D
Steeldive's very nice take on a Captain Willard Seiko
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Should have been on Sunday for the Monaco Grand Prix...
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and by the way I'm still not collecting Casios....
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New strap for the Monaco and an external shot.
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Just put a new battery and strap on this for partner’s daughter, bit of fun I suppose.
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My choice for today a faithful old pro-diver on a new leather strap
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But a Salvador Dali 'melting watch' might be taking things too far:
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Nice, I love that.
But a Salvador Dali 'melting watch' might be taking things too far:
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Yes, that's a bit too 'far out' even for me.
Had this a little while, just sized the bracelet.
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(it's still a 'no' to Casios :D )
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youve taken a shine to those... must have more than a box of them now
youve taken a shine to those... must have more than a box of them now
Just (although one of these isn't strictly a G-Shock). Glad someone's keeping count ;)
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Then there's the Casios I haven't been collecting
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Put my latest addition onto a ‘Guards’ nato, I think it looks good.
I wasn't keen on the supplied strap either, replaced it with a rubber one
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icehockeyboy
03-06-2021, 16:53
I wasn't keen on the supplied strap either, replaced it with a rubber one
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Looks good!
Not another Invicta!
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chelsea players :eyebrows:watch
chelsea players :eyebrows:watch
Top flight footballers and managers (apart from the obvious Rolexes) seem to plump for ugly, expensive watches.
Frank Lampard's Richard Mille (average $500,000 - $800,000)
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Harry Redknapp generally sports a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, here he is helping to advertise Watches of Switzerland
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ok if you get it for nowt i suppose, which they probably do.
Clearly a man of taste, but Audemars Piguet produced several models under the 'Royal Oak' banner. Tasteful models such as this:
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and less-than-tasteful 'blingy' models such as this one:
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Amongst collectors of expensive watches, Audemars Piguet have always been preferred over the likes of Omega and Rolex.
I got it wrong anyway, Harry wears a Hublot Big Bang (very similar to the blingy AP Royal Oak Offshore model).
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(Wake up 'arry!)
Amongst collectors of expensive watches, Audemars Piguet have always been preferred over the likes of Omega and Rolex.
Although it's true AP watches hold their value Rolex and Patek do better on the second hand market, look at the prices just the stainless steel versions of the Daytona and Nautilus change hands for and my humble Explorer 2 & Submariner have both almost doubled in value. Even the previously unfancied Datejust is selling for over retail!
Frank Lampard's Richard Mille (average $500,000 - $800,000)
I don't care how expensive they are, IMO they are all hideous to look at: https://www.richardmille.com/collections :(
(I assume they are as expensive as they are because each one is hand made to order.)
Although it's true AP watches hold their value Rolex and Patek do better on the second hand market, look at the prices just the stainless steel versions of the Daytona and Nautilus change hands for and my humble Explorer 2 & Submariner have both almost doubled in value. Even the previously unfancied Datejust is selling for over retail!
My Rolex was bought for me by my parents 50 years ago, so has obvious sentimental value as well as having performed impeccably over the years. It has been all over the world with me, and suffered temperature extremes of -20C to +40C.
However if money was no object, today I would be looking at: Audemars Piguet; Vacheron Constantin; Patek Philippe. and Jeager-LeCoultre first, before other marques.
Today we're 'WIDE AWAKE!'
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Like the industrial design of this and at 20 quid with new batteries (bracelet was very short but I had some links that fitted ;) ) yes please.
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Lawrence001
11-06-2021, 16:10
Thought that was a Tag at first glance. But then thought it looked too nice to be one. [emoji38]
Another San Martin I wore this weekend
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Another cheapo g shock (so many different designs)
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'ere missus have you seen my large parnis?
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ooo-err, thats a whopper roy:ner:
Been messing about with straps, amazing how a stainless steel bracelet has lifted the look of this watch (had an old black leather one before)
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This popped up at a good price on ebay a couple of days back, had one before that I sold on, this one's in a classier colour.
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thats a lovely one roy.. my style
thats a lovely one roy.. my style
Certainly a cut above a g shock :lol:
My new edition...
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icehockeyboy
16-06-2021, 08:01
Looks good!
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Yet another NATO strap
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quite nice, clean and fresh dial.
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Yet another NATO strap
nice watch and strap too.
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Put a leather strap on this one, more comfy than the quite rigid rubber one that was on it
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Filterlab
18-06-2021, 17:40
Clearly a man of taste, but Audemars Piguet produced several models under the 'Royal Oak' banner. Tasteful models such as this:
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That version of the APRO is the classiest, no doubt.
A sterile 'homage' (thinking I may sell all these anonymous homage type watches, for some of them I have a superior version or the real thing).
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ive a one or two i think... not sure if all are sterile.. i get confused with them. good thing about autos is no faff with power
This weekend's ticker, don't usually get on with nato straps but this combo works
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Alternate nato
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Black, grey is good combo roy
Black, grey is good combo roy
Yes, think that looks a bit classier.
Another nato 'you know when you've been tangoed'
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a solid invicta ..
and NH36 movement to boot!
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Went with the 'Willard' today
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Filterlab
24-06-2021, 18:49
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I quite like that; a touch of Seiko 4th gen Monster (SRPD25) to it...
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I quite like that; a touch of Seiko 4th gen Monster (SRPD25) to it...
Yes, the batons are almost identical.
Another sober Invicta
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Filterlab
25-06-2021, 11:42
Yes, the batons are almost identical.
With a touch of the Omega Seamaster 300m to the bezel of course.
With the warmer weather been wearing something a bit lighter and less bulky.
Not worn this for a while, enjoying it.
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With the warmer weather been wearing something a bit lighter and less bulky.
Not worn this for a while, enjoying it.
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I have one of those, the quartz movement, couldn't afford the auto lol. I really like the clean, fresh look.
Filterlab
25-06-2021, 16:26
With the warmer weather been wearing something a bit lighter and less bulky.
Not worn this for a while, enjoying it.
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I do love a Mondaine Railway. The clearest dials ever.
icehockeyboy
26-06-2021, 08:59
‘Nato’ised’ this recent purchase.
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26-06-2021, 08:59
‘Nato’ised’ this recent purchase.
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icehockeyboy
26-06-2021, 09:00
‘Nato’ised’ this recent purchase.
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No idea what happened to the pic!
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Nice little 38mm diver today
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Wide awake club
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You'd think this nato had been made for this watch
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not too shabby at all.. a nice match
not too shabby at all.. a nice match
I thought so. What did you think of the San Martin?
Still experimenting with natos, found one with gold coloured fittings, suits this solid gold Invicta well :D
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The San Martin is a quality timepiece. It spits out style. That golden Invicta is quite nice too with a black nato
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icehockeyboy
29-06-2021, 12:37
This might have been talked about previously, so apologies if it has, but having done the usual tricks to clean my steel Rolex Explorer II, it was looking rather grubby, and very lightly scratched in the great sunshine of late.
I’d been warned against using stuff like silvo etc, even though it used to clean up my bi metal Daytona a treat.
So what is this marvel I’ve discovered?
Toothpaste!
I was actually gobsmacked after I’d cleaned my watch with it, and would highly recommend it’s use!
Disclaimer: use at your own risk! ��
Better look at the Spinnaker this time on a cloth strap
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nice strap. it suits the watch well.
First 'Edifice'
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Timex Marlin
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nice stylish black face. good
Yes - I like it, very stylish. And Timex are (or used to be) "So on trend". My first watch was a Timex.
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a lovely example that roy.
a lovely example that roy.
Great value for money the Orients as are Steeldives
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Two options for the day ahead (although I'll probably end up wearing something completely different :D )
Bit of bed shopping (aren't they expensive!), trying to cut a deal on a Hypnos, might have lunch out, then seeing a man about some bespoke wardrobes.
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My Dad would drag me and my brothers to Football games from a young age.
He always advised me to be unbiased. Thus we watched my Coventry City against Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest.
I found the game confusing. Couldn't tell one Forest player from another. They all looked exactly the same. :scratch:
Turn's out Brian Clough sent the whole team to the same Barber,
He had no time for individuality, it's all about the Team. And winning.
Anywhoo, what Dad pointed out to me at Half-Time, was Nigel Clough of Forest had an excellent first touch. No, I am a bit vague on first touch myself. But it's about control.
Back on-topic, I did predict 2-1 to England here. Quite honestly we might toss a coin on England vs. Italy.
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But my 6-1 bet on the Macaronis is looking good.
My Dad would drag me and my brothers to Football games from a young age.
He always advised me to be unbiased. Thus we watched my Coventry City against Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest.
I found the game confusing. Couldn't tell one Forest player from another. They all looked exactly the same. :scratch:
Turn's out Brian Clough sent the whole team to the same Barber,
He had no time for individuality, it's all about the Team. And winning.
Anywhoo, what Dad pointed out to me at Half-Time, was Nigel Clough of Forest had an excellent first touch. No, I am a bit vague on first touch myself. But it's about control.
Back on-topic, I did predict 2-1 to England here. Quite honestly we might toss a coin on England vs. Italy.
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But my 6-1 bet on the Macaronis is looking good.
Good story & COME ON ENGLAND!
But perhaps better on the footy thread?
A fair point, well made. :lol:
Don't know how that happened.
Chap is not dressed without a wristwatch, IMO.
But has anyone noticed, as I have, that batteries only last 2 years now. They used to last 5 years.
I suspect a conspiracy to defraud the Public. FWIW, Rotary and Ben Sherman here. :lol:
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Chap is not dressed without a wristwatch, IMO.
But has anyone noticed, as I have, that batteries only last 2 years now. They used to last 5 years.
I suspect a conspiracy to defraud the Public. FWIW, Rotary and Ben Sherman here. :lol:
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I (obviously) wholeheartedly agree.
Latest Casio batteries reckon they'll last ten years (always depending on how often you press the 'light' button).
For analogue type quartz watches I crown pull them, effectively switching the watch off.
A chap is not dressed properly without a pocketwatch old chap ;)
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Accu-thigh?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zvBsOvfa9I
My experience of wristwatches is limited.
I know my Dad owned a solid 22 carat Gold Omega wristwatch. It was unclear what happened to it after he died.
Somebody ran off with it. :lol:
Believe me, I'll catch up with them one day.
Anywhoo, Dad flied us all off to Switzerland one Summer. Arosa, IIRC. Took us to the local wristwatch Shop. The Swiss are tremendously good on time.
I was smitten with a watch called "Jaggi". Maybe with an umlaut over the A. It had a crocodile band. Very classy IMO. Dad bought it for me.
A good timepiece. But similarly disappeared. I suspect I forgot about it when my lovely sister bought me a self-wind Rotary with no hour markings at all.
Now I know who stole that one. But have forgiven them. But it was a thing of loveliness.
Apropos battery replacement - it is my belief that with any battery powered device, the battery initially fitted will alway last longer than any subsequent battery.
Some makes of battery last longer than others, as well as having different mAhour rating. Also avoid any batteries that are made in China - most of them don't last five minutes!
When it comes to watch batteries, I go to Timpsons (the shoe repairers and key cutters) and pay a bit more to have a lifetime battery replacement service for each of our battery-powered watches.
After experiencing a few scratched back plates I replace my own batteries, appropriate tools and decent batteries can be had for pennies on ebay.
Timpson have all the appropriate tools, and I have never experienced a scratched back plate. Mind you between my partner and me, we only have about a half dozen watches that need batteries.
Having in excess of 50 quartz watches I wouldn't want to be bothered with a visit to Timpsons every time one died (don't even know where my local branch is?).
More often than not I already have a battery that will fit (they're so cheap on ebay and often sold in multiples).
Different strokes...
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One of my oldest Seikos, don't wear it much as you can't hand wind it, it relies on you moving a lot to keep it wound and prevent it stopping. I put it on the watch winder last night ;)
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Quite like that one
'Compressor Style' apparently? Have another of this type on order :).
Today's piece (somewhat sweaty today)
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Filterlab
18-07-2021, 12:37
I bought an Apple Watch, and all other pieces have been sold as there's not really any point in keeping them.
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Some of the faces I use...
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I bought an Apple Watch, and all other pieces have been sold as there's not really any point in keeping them.
Splitter!
(Had one of those abominations, gave it away, kept telling me to stand up)
Filterlab
18-07-2021, 13:56
:lol:
Yes, if set wrong they do become agitated. The latest OS is very much more controllable fortunately. I've got mine set up just right. :)
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nice roy. good colour and design on face
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Filterlab
20-07-2021, 20:32
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I remember mine. Nice pieces those.
I remember mine. Nice pieces those.
Got a really good deal on it direct from Spinnaker - £178 with an introductory discount :)
A 'posh' watch today
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Class...
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Class...
I know, watch ain't bad either :D
For tomorrow
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How much did that Chinese watch cost Roy?
How much did that Chinese watch cost Roy?
A little over £100 I think?
It's known as a 'Seagull 1963' and is a mechanical chronograph, here's the 'works'.
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A little over £100 I think?
It's known as a 'Seagull 1963' and is a mechanical chronograph.
Seagull are a precision manufacturer. I first came across the name as a manufacturer of cameras, whilst visiting China in 1987. I'm not surprised to learn they also make watches.
Seagull are a precision manufacturer.
& to be fair George was a very good actor.
They get good reviews on watch collectors' sites. Originally developed from an existing Swiss Minerva design for the Chinese PLA airforce, they have a certain 'retro' charm about them; and you would have to pay a few thousand pounds for a Swiss alternative, rather than the few hundred Seagull ask.
That said, I wouldn't be seen dead wearing one. :D
That said, I wouldn't be seen dead wearing one. :D
Yes, certain styles are hard to pull off for the grey & beige polyester brigade ;)
Filterlab
23-07-2021, 10:27
Got a really good deal on it direct from Spinnaker - £178 with an introductory discount :)
A 'posh' watch today
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I love the PO.
Yes, certain styles are hard to pull off for the grey & beige polyester brigade ;)
I'll leave it to you to contribute to the coffers of the Chinese Communist Party.
I'll leave it to you to contribute to the coffers of the Chinese Communist Party.
:scratch: Bought it from a chap in Romsey.
Filterlab
23-07-2021, 16:31
:scratch: Bought it from a chap in Romsey.
I think Barry's under the impression that he has no Chinese goods in his house. :lol:
I think Barry's under the impression that he has no Chinese goods in his house. :lol:
ive no chinese whisky;)
I think Barry's under the impression that he has no Chinese goods in his house. :lol:
Sadly there will be some Chinese made chips in my TV and in my car, but I knowingly avoid/boycott ostensible Chinese goods. A few have slipped throught the net: some kitchen utensils bought from IKEA, and my 'North Face' outdoor jacket was made in China. :doh:
i dont deliberately buy chinese but i dont fret too much about it. i dont want to help the ccp but cant help feeling sorry for their workers, and if they get no sales then the starve; not the ccp
I'd better send that new Audiolab CD transport back then & I won't be able to buy new Tannoys in the future.
Are Tannoy (part of the US Harman Group) made in China?
Are Tannoy (part of the US Harman Group) made in China?
I believed that to be the case but my Legacy Ardens were apparently 'manufactured in the UK'. I thought the Scottish factory had shut down and production moved to China?
Filterlab
23-07-2021, 19:23
Sadly there will be some Chinese made chips in my TV and in my car, but I knowingly avoid/boycott ostensible Chinese goods. A few have slipped throught the net: some kitchen utensils bought from IKEA, and my 'North Face' outdoor jacket was made in China. :doh:
:D
I remember the days when if something said it was 'Made in [insert country here]' then it was actually made there. Nowadays almost everything is built in China with a sticker on it that suggests otherwise, if only because the head office is somewhere else.
Bosch being a primary one for that.
Even AEG are Swedish! I'd bet any money they manufacture in China.
Certainly all the better known and top of the range Tannoys are made in the UK. Some mid range models such as the Mercury are made in China, and the MX2 is made in Malaysia.
The question is whether "made" means assembled using UK sourced components, or assembled using local sourced components. This a problem Quad have had with their amplifiers. After joining the IAG, the whole group was sold to a Chinese partnership. Items such as the amplifiers continued to be made (assembled) in China using UK sourced components, but after a while, capacitors sourced from within China were used in their place, to the detriment of sound quality.
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lovely rich blue that.. very classy
Astonishing Wristwatch gloriousness thrown up by Firefox browser's Pocket feature this week! :lol:
https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2021/04/gillian-anderson-one-day-at-a-time?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Wristwatches of great Art and Beauty. They say if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. How much are they? :scratch:
Throw in Gillian Anderson, and I am smitten. The Truth is Out There. :eek:
Bit of a toy but solar powered (actually goes to sleep when put away, wakes up and hands reset when brought out into the light)
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Astonishing Wristwatch gloriousness thrown up by Firefox browser's Pocket feature this week! :lol:
https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2021/04/gillian-anderson-one-day-at-a-time?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Wristwatches of great Art and Beauty. They say if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. How much are they? :scratch:
Throw in Gillian Anderson, and I am smitten. The Truth is Out There. :eek:
Bulgari Serpienta Spica:
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£7,100
Bulgari Serpienta Spica:
£7,100
Gold one she's wearing is a little more
https://www.bulgari.com/en-gb/103250.html
Hotel inspector wears one
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Gold one she's wearing is a little more
https://www.bulgari.com/en-gb/103250.html
Ah yes - I simply read the text and didn't look at the photo. So £40K - cheap at half the price.
I also like the Baume & Mercier Clarissima mentioned in the text:
https://content.thewosgroup.com/productimage/17710343/17710343_1.jpg
An affordable £1K.
Or the 43mm gent's version at £1.6K
https://content.thewosgroup.com/productimage/17710409/17710409_1.jpg
(though I dislike watches with large dials.)
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not heard of them before..
not heard of them before..
The '50 Fathoms' is a watch made by Blancpain
https://www.chisholmhunter.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/2000x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/-/2-108-03-0058.jpg
The '55 Fathoms' watch doesn't actually exist, it's a mod kit you can get for a Seiko 5 Sports SNZH55 but, in the case of my watch, that mod kit's been applied to an Invicta Prodiver ;)
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nice fresh uncomplicated dial.
nice fresh uncomplicated dial.
& another new marque to investigate :)
https://longislandwatch.com/islander-watches/
the wave one is quite striking
the wave one is quite striking
Some nice pieces, I'm very tempted but after you add import duties etc. it makes them a 'dear do'.
The one I got was preowned (about a year old) from a UK seller.
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& another new marque to investigate :)
https://longislandwatch.com/islander-watches/
Bought a few pieces from Mark @ Longisland Watch.
Straight shooter and good guy to deal with.
Filterlab
01-08-2021, 21:41
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That's look like a green IWC Aquatimer dial in an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak case.
Interesting.
Bought a few pieces from Mark @ Longisland Watch.
Straight shooter and good guy to deal with.
Thanks. Pretty sure I'll be buying off them again despite the duty/tax issues - they carry some interesting brands.
That's look like a green IWC Aquatimer dial in an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak case.
Interesting.
Think it's an Ali Express special but I got it off a UK seller. A nice solid piece although the strap's not the most comfortable.
My companion this weekend has been this solar powered Casio Edifice.
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Retro stylee today
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I quite like that one - clear and unfussy. Does everything one would want from a wristwatch.
I quite like that one - clear and unfussy. Does everything one would want from a wristwatch.
and it's titanium so you barely know you're wearing it.
It doesn't look like titanium - unless it has been plated.
Nonetheless it's a nice looking watch.
Filterlab
07-08-2021, 19:30
It doesn't look like titanium - unless it has been plated.
Nonetheless it's a nice looking watch.
I would think it's beadblasted titanium.
A story of two watches this weekend
Cheapy (a tenner)
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Red tuna homage on an Archer strap
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Six quid off ebay
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Batteries cost that!
Yep, more or less a throw away watch.
Well, Timex had a sale, quite an elegant watch with quick release strap if you want a quick switch to a leather one.
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attractive watch. timex used to do these well.
attractive watch. timex used to do these well.
The recent auto models I've got have been very well put together, up there with Seikos for build quality.
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they make them all over world and are restarting ops in the usa too
My first watch was a Timex. I think I was 8 at the time. :)
My first watch was a Timex. I think I was 8 at the time. :)
Same, a small auto 'diver's' watch that had little or no WR, mid sixties, think the bezel fell off and I binned it.
From yesterday, an old favourite
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This needed a new battery so I thought I may as well wear it
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This needed a new battery so I thought I may as well wear it
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like that.. its got something
like that.. its got something
The contrasting copper coloured numbers, pushers & crown make it an interesting watch I think, this one might stay on longer than a day!
My first watch was a Timex. I think I was 8 at the time. :)
My first was a Timex - I think that it must have been my "starting school present", I remember being very upset when a boy in my class (Ian) hit it with a spade in the sandpit :(
My second was also a Timex. I used to walk to and from primary school and remember walking home during a torrential downpour (I think that I was about eight) to find that the bloody thing had filled up with water by the time that I got home.
Not much luck with Timex
Doxa homage
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not sure if i love it or hate it, but its deffo got something:)
not sure if i love it or hate it, but its deffo got something:)
It's actually better in the flesh, I struggled to get a decent pic of it without it looking like a toy.
First new Invicta in a while
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thats quite eyecatching roy. cool
thats quite eyecatching roy. cool
Yes, I was pleased with it.
This arrived today to, need to find a nice leather strap for it.
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none too shabby either.. your collection mast be huge now.:eyebrows: like my film collection
none too shabby either.. your collection mast be huge now.:eyebrows: like my film collection
I have been selling some of my larger pieces on to replace them with smaller more elegant watches (but the sell to buy ratio is certainly skewed towards the latter).
yeah my bluray collection has grown in last year or so due mostly to lockdown i think..
yeah my bluray collection has grown in last year or so due mostly to lockdown i think..
That was my excuse to ;)
Last of today's new arrivals this classic G-Shock (have coloured versions of this model but not the original standard black).
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beautiful mate.. speaks quality
YELLOW !
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mellow... i like that and strap
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again looks like its on another level to the average watch.. very cool and not many rubber bands that look as good
again looks like its on another level to the average watch.. very cool and not many rubber bands that look as good
Yes, class act the Certina.
Had to put a new strap on this one, clasp on mesh strap broke and Timex customer services were somewhat less than helpful :steam:
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interesting and busy face. quite like it all the same
interesting and busy face. quite like it all the same
It's actually a 'hybrid', the calendar function on the left is mechanical but the watch itself is quartz, a bit gimmicky really.
Something understated for the weekend :eek:
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i guess you'd need to be a batman fan:D
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clean line on that. ive one similar i think
All you need from a watch.
New arrival, sold an ugly Aragon bought an ugly Invicta to replace it :D
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Wouldn't say, ugly
The Aragon (gone) certainly was
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New strap day for this bad boy
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thats a better arragon than the red howler:lol:
thats a better arragon than the red howler:lol:
What prompted me to get the 'red howler' was that it had a really smart, quite expensive jubilee style bracelet on it. I kept that (now on another watch), stuck a cheapo rubber strap on it and sold it for a fiver more than I paid for it on ebay ;)
What prompted me to get the 'red howler' was that it had a really smart, quite expensive jubilee style bracelet on it. I kept that (now on another watch), stuck a cheapo rubber strap on it and sold it for a fiver more than I paid for it on ebay ;)
smart move
(Still haven't put the Aragon boxes away)
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A couple of Gigandets that I've just re-strapped
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Might wear 'em a bit more often now they're not on crappy leather (cardboard) straps.
certainly wont struggle to read time off them; big letters, but both quite nice as well
certainly wont struggle to read time off them; big letters, but both quite nice as well
Yes, I was pleased with the way they looked on the new straps (only 7 odd quid each on ebay). Almost like having two new watches).
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'Mission Impossible' Casio
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A Casio that just tells the time? Whatever next!
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cant you just use a sun dial for that?:D
cant you just use a sun dial for that?:D
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maritime-Steampunk-Antique-Navigation-Bracelet/dp/B07SC1G5N5/ref=asc_df_B07SC1G5N5/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=86076833444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727
(quite cool actually)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maritime-Steampunk-Antique-Navigation-Bracelet/dp/B07SC1G5N5/ref=asc_df_B07SC1G5N5/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=86076833444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727
(quite cool actually)
ive a pocket sundial actually. not very acurate tbh but if its sunny you can get an idea of the time.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maritime-Steampunk-Antique-Navigation-Bracelet/dp/B07SC1G5N5/ref=asc_df_B07SC1G5N5/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=86076833444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=398358811099&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3607615915052179396&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045006&hvtargid=pla-890585476727
(quite cool actually)
I like that!
This made me laugh:
"Features - GPS"
:lol:
Yours is cool too Grant, I've a couple of normal pocket watches for when I used to wear a 3 piece.
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Not a bad twelve quid's worth (you could pay that for a strap)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174894292337?hash=item28b8831d71:g:FYAAAOSwt-VhGiVh
Weapon of choice for yesterday, odd little watch this one
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For the day ahead, more of a classic
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Sharp
It was till the strap came adrift, wrong size spring bars I think?
Was only after I had a cheeky offer accepted on this that I realised I'd already had one and sold it because it was too big. Oh well, at least it can't be accused of not being clear!
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Cheapie G shock, quite stylish I thought?
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rmcin626
23-09-2021, 20:18
Just brought my Tag out o hibernation, any good tips for cleaning the strap.
29771
Just brought my Tag out o hibernation, any good tips for cleaning the strap.
29771
Terrible to admit I’ve never actually thoroughly cleaned any of my watches but then I rarely wear them long enough to get dirty. Usually give them a rub over before I put them on.
I’d use a stiff toothbrush and warm water (being careful near the case if water resistance is minimal), dab dry with a paper kitchen towel then finish off with a polishing cloth.
rmcin626
24-09-2021, 16:31
Terrible to admit I’ve never actually thoroughly cleaned any of my watches but then I rarely wear them long enough to get dirty. Usually give them a rub over before I put them on.
I’d use a stiff toothbrush and warm water (being careful near the case if water resistance is minimal), dab dry with a paper kitchen towel then finish off with a polishing cloth.
Cheers Roy, last time it was in the watch shop for the strap to be adjusted, she moaned about how clean the strap wasn’t.
Red ‘Casioak’ for Friday
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Just brought my Tag out o hibernation, any good tips for cleaning the strap.
29771
Babywipes, then a go-over with microfibre cloth works a treat.
(assuming no pitting, rust n stuff)
rmcin626
26-09-2021, 10:50
Babywipes, then a go-over with microfibre cloth works a treat.
(assuming no pitting, rust n stuff)
Cheers Gary, nothing nasty, its only 3 years old I think, and recently I was wearing my Apple Watch on a daily basis.
Babywipes, then a go-over with microfibre cloth works a treat.
(assuming no pitting, rust n stuff)
Steer clear of wipes that contain alcohol though as they may degrade seals and gaskets plus I'd be concerned wipes might leave a residue that attracts more dust/dirt.
Milgauss homage worn this weekend
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Babywipes, then a go-over with microfibre cloth works a treat.
(assuming no pitting, rust n stuff)
I use babywipes to clean the knobs, and fascia of my preamps.
I use babywipes to clean the knobs, and fascia of my preamps.
oops, i better not :lolsign::lolsign:
I use babywipes to clean the knobs, and fascia of my preamps.
I've always assumed (perhaps wrongly) that as they were intended for use on skin the liquid on the wipes would contain a certain amount of moisturiser that would be absorbed by the skin but not, of course, by impermeable material.
I've always assumed (perhaps wrongly) that as they were intended for use on skin the liquid on the wipes would contain a certain amount of moisturiser that would be absorbed by the skin but not, of course, by impermeable material.
:lol: I don't use the wipes to moisturise, I use them to clean the equipment. The knobs are bead blasted and the fascia a black semi-matte anodised finish. The use of baby wipes was recommended to me by a service engineer who works with 'high end' audio gear. Skin cells shed from the fingers will build up with time on the controls that are used a lot, such as the input selector and the volume control.
As for my few watches, they rarely get dirty so I may only use a duster or polishing cloth. The only watch which used to get dirty was my Rolex which I wear in 'parts foreign': driving across dusty deserts or trekking in hot sweaty countries, that sort of thing. But as it is waterproof, it is easy to clean
:lol: I don't use the wipes to moisturise
I wasn't suggesting you did :scratch: , I was just pointing out a 'babywipes' primary purpose (to wipe babies :lol: ).
They're not things I routinely purchase in any case. I barely touch the controls on any of my gear anyway relying on the remotes, which now you come to mention it could do with a good 'wipe' :D
Nice clear LCD on this new g shock (and you won't lose it in the dark!).
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no matter how hard you try :ner:
no matter how hard you try :ner:
:lol:
Love the display, the neon not quite so sure! It certainly stands out! [emoji846]
Love the display, the neon not quite so sure! It certainly stands out! [emoji846]
They do it in more sensible (boring) colours
https://www.g-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/G-SQUAD-GBD-200.jpg
and this one's baby blue
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Something more standard. Sold this one once on ebay but the buyer complained about the scratches on it and I refunded him. There's barely a mark on it and I don't know what he expected for forty quid.
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