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Remember this one, Roy? Getting an outing in the office today. :)
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Are those marques I mentioned ever subject to forgeries, or is it only Rolex?
Yes but not to the same extent.
Rush2112
08-05-2024, 15:55
I have the same one, Omega Planet Ocean Seamaster.
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Remember this one, Roy?
I do Alex, still going strong then? Looks the part.
Selling some diver’s watches if you’re interested?
Yes, still going strong and had a few compliments, although one of my building contractor clients said “if you can afford a watch like that you can afford to knock a few grand off the premiums!” :lol: he refused to believe it wasn’t mega expensive! I wear it quite a lot actually, and still really like it.
I might be tempted on another purchase…. Although along with the Sekonda I posted a few days ago I have also bought a “smart” smartwatch (stainless and stainless bracelet) as well as another sportier smartwatch in the past few weeks. I bought a case that holds 10 watches not realising it was already way oversubscribed! :lol:
Wearing the “smart” smartwatch today.
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Off out for a few beers and a curry later accompanied by the Tudor 1926
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Wearing the “smart” smartwatch today.
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Can you play 'Space Invaders' on it?
Can you play 'Space Invaders' on it?
Not investigated it but I think there are some games on it - I was never very good at Space Invaders anyway.
Joking aside, the cheap smartwatches are incredible for how much they cost (this was about £40) and the mind boggles at what they will do in 5 or 10 years time…
Pigmy Pony
09-05-2024, 22:03
Not investigated it but I think there are some games on it - I was never very good at Space Invaders anyway.
Joking aside, the cheap smartwatches are incredible for how much they cost (this was about £40) and the mind boggles at what they will do in 5 or 10 years time…
Says on the screen that you'd only done 100 steps - so was the kick about with your lad the smart watch's idea, because that would be really smart :)
It could be 1,100 steps - the leading digit, if shown, is obscured by the minute hand.
Or he was in goal the whole time.
Ha ha, I think it was 1,100 - but combined with the other smartwatch that I switched too when I got home I did around 8,000 steps which is a typical day when I don’t get the chance to actually go for a walk.
This is the other one - no ambiguity with this face!
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105 bpm seems a little high - were you running? What does the '11' signify - your space invaders score? ;)
Pigmy Pony
10-05-2024, 07:14
Or he was in goal the whole time.
Yeah, not getting many steps done there.
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105 bpm seems a little high - were you running? What does the '11' signify - your space invaders score? ;)
It a 20 quid watch - I don’t think the heart rate monitor is very accurate, but running around juggling getting two kids packed lunches, uniforms, feeding the dog and hurdling car boot detritus…
And no, the ‘11’ is my PacMan score! :lol:
Pigmy Pony
10-05-2024, 07:32
Whenever my heart rate is checked, it's always between high fifties and low sixties, which I think is a bit slow. But when I asked the nurse doing my blood pressure about it she said it's fine.
I got a smart watch from Anita two Christmases ago, I really should get round to setting it up. Though if it tells me I'm not doing enough it'll be going in the bin. I get enough of that already.
I'm old enough to remember when 'Steps' were just some dance group.
Someone ask me the other day how many steps I do. No idea, I measure my walking distances in miles.
No-one is interested in my Pac Man score but I was number one for a bit on the machine in the 'Golden Goose' on LLandudno pier.
That was a while back now though.
I think a typical heart rate is around 70 bpm.
I'm hypertensive, managed by medication. Occasionally I will check my BP which also displays heart rate. Mine is usually around 70.
(Just measured it: 144/83, 60bpm)
I had to do 2 weeks BP heart rate monitoring after an MOT at the doctors - all was fine, sitting at my desk now 68 bpm.
Great PacManning there, Martin I'm impressed if no one else is!
Great PacManning there, Martin I'm impressed if no one else is!
I got one of those Arcade Pro consoles but for some unknown reason my reflexes don't seem to be as good as they were when I was 12. I can't do as well on Galaxians either.
Still good at Donkey Kong though!
Pigmy Pony
11-05-2024, 15:37
Someone ask me the other day how many steps I do. No idea, I measure my walking distances in miles.
I reckon a mile will be about 4,000 steps.
I reckon a mile will be about 4,000 steps.
surely it depends on your stride? If your stride is a yard that's 1760 steps in a mile.
Looks like the internet says there's about 2000.
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so far today 10,810 steps, 4.69 miles and 267 calories according to my watch - so that's 2,305 steps per mile.
I am hypertensive too ,and have'nt been taking any medication ,(mainly because I hate any tablets )but being an old git of 67 ,the doctor wants me to consider a low dose I think.
We will see what develops when I talk to him tomorrow about it !
I had a hernia repair four weeks ago and the aneasthetist had a short chat to me after the op ,just saying how my bp stayed up quite high during it ,and she wanted me to think about meds even though she knew I wasnt keen !!
I can typically get 130/85 , 129/79 138 /85 at rest but it can go up to 165/175 over 90 when I am at docs or where-ever.
One of the joys of getting old :)
On topic , my fake Rolex Submariner ,wont run all the time and stops (probably why it ended up at a charity shop ) I had the back off by putting some double sided tape on the flat of it and then putting a brass cartridge case on other side and off it screwed !
Completely fake ,but I released the crown stem and the crown inner is chewed out , but interesting to study . Can alter the time with a small pair of snipe pliars anyway
Nothing ventured so sprayed it with Servisol switch cleaner and let it dry and that made it speed up lol ,before it settled back down ,and then stopped :lol:
You can tell I am a farmer - Jack of all trades - And master of absolutely none :eek:
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Nice - my kind of watch! :)
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Not bad, though I would prefer the outer bezel to be plain.
(You're getting quicker at posting the images Roy! ;) )
Pigmy Pony
16-05-2024, 07:23
I found my long-lost snide Omega Seamaster (genuine fake from Turkey) yesterday. I thought it was self-winding, so was assuming it's just broken. But Anita thinks it will have a battery. Not that it makes any difference, I can't get into it anyway. And now I've bent the bezel trying :doh:
Bit annoying really, I've only had it 20 years. You'd think a thirty quid fake Omega watch would last better than that.
I found my long-lost snide Omega Seamaster (genuine fake from Turkey) yesterday. I thought it was self-winding, so was assuming it's just broken. But Anita thinks it will have a battery. Not that it makes any difference, I can't get into it anyway. And now I've bent the bezel trying :doh:
Bit annoying really, I've only had it 20 years. You'd think a thirty quid fake Omega watch would last better than that.
Take it back for a refund next time you're over there.
If I ever return to Mexico I'll be getting my fifteen bucks back. If I can remember which of the 800 shops selling fake watches I got it from.
Pigmy Pony
16-05-2024, 19:57
Take it back for a refund next time you're over there.
If I ever return to Mexico I'll be getting my fifteen bucks back. If I can remember which of the 800 shops selling fake watches I got it from.
I bet you wish you'd taken the extended warranty now. At least you would have had something with the shop's name on it.
Warmer weathers here,
Enjoying the Mondaine for a wee while
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One to earn Barry’s displeasure [emoji6]
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I'm saying nothing, except you're slowing down Roy - 4 minutes between taking the photograph and posting. :D
Pigmy Pony
16-05-2024, 21:52
Now that is stylish! :)
Certainly not Mundane :)
Certainly not Mundane :)
Boom boom! ;)
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23 seconds - that's a new record for you Roy! :)
23 seconds - that's a new record for you Roy! :)
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Was watching 'Man With The Golden Gun' last night and was clocking Scaramanga's Rolex 'King Midas':
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Found this one, I know it's the bird version but reckon I could carry it off. If I had thirty K to burn:
https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/rolex-pre-owned-cellini-king-midas-27mm-item-22949464.aspx?
https://i.ibb.co/hL3GLFm/king-midas.webp (https://ibb.co/8N1yNg7)
Was watching 'Man With The Golden Gun' last night and was clocking Scaramanga's Rolex 'King Midas':
https://i.ibb.co/KVJ42FL/rolex-king-midas.jpg (https://ibb.co/dkRCPGL)
Now that is curiously attractive - not too blingy. I like the plain face.
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Too much information - the dial is obviously designed for those who are incapable of adding 12 to the time of day. :doh:
Otherwise, I like it.
Tomorrow’s choice
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The Laco’s quite nice, the day before not to my taste, but if you like it, you like it and doesn’t make any difference what I or anyone else thinks!
I quite like the one with the additional 24 hour marks, I always type times in 24 hour format, and it is easy enough to just add the 12 hours but I think it’s different to have both on the face.
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Yes, I like that one, especially the thin bezel (?) of the case.
Pinch and a punch…
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A kick and a flick…
I like that, would prefer a leather strap but that’s just personal taste - it’s a nice understated design.
Yes, Rolex could learn a thing or two from that. ;)
My smart watch just chirruped that I have hit my goal of burning 200 calories. Shame I’ve already consumed 300 calories of Birra Moretti and won’t be stopping there! :lol:
My smart watch just chirruped that I have hit my goal of burning 200 calories. Shame I’ve already consumed 300 calories of Birra Moretti and won’t be stopping there! :lol:
I had an Apple Watch for a very short while, gave it away when it kept telling me to stand up.
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That's a classy one.ingly
Surprisingly cheap
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ingly
Surprisingly cheap
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Bit too big for me or I'd get one.
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Bit too big for me or I'd get one.
Only 38mm
Today this
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New arrival
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Today this
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Does that say “Streetmatic”, Roy? Does that do anything or just a name? Quite like it, though. :)
Does that say “Streetmatic”, Roy? Does that do anything or just a name? Quite like it, though. :)
Yes - it's a Blacklist 'Streetmatic' SM028. They can be had for around £250, if you are interested.
I like it - it does all one needs in a wristwatch, though I would prefer the version with a matching black seconds rim: the SM027.
Does that say “Streetmatic”, Roy? Does that do anything or just a name? Quite like it, though. :)
Just a model name Alex, they’re powered by a Seiko NH35 movement. I have the green variant to.
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Yes - it's a Blacklist 'Streetmatic' SM028. They can be had for around £250, if you are interested.
Who had them in stock Barry?
Who had them in stock Barry?
My information came from the Blacklist site, which also stated that none of the Streetmatic models were currently in stock. I got the impression that if there was sufficient interest Blacklist might consider re-supply.
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Like that one as well. :)
(Thought I’d better redress the balance with one I know Bazza will hate)
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(Thought I’d better redress the balance with one I know Bazza will hate)
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Agree, and the same for the timepiece shown in #5063. :D
Agree, and the same for the timepiece shown in #5063. :D
What about #5065 though, now that's a real stinker :stalks:
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Quite classy that one - I don't like self winders though, don't see the point. What's wrong with a battery?
Quite classy that one - I don't like self winders though, don't see the point. What's wrong with a battery?
Nothing at all.
But I have much more pride of ownership in my little examples of horological art than my g-shocks.
Value wise also quartz watches, for the most part, are almost throw away whereas when I move even my Ali Express specials on via ebay they mostly get their money back.
I much prefer a self winder, especially if it’s a watch you don’t wear very often (which I dare bet Roy has more than a few!) nothing worse than going to put a watch on and the battery has given up the ghost (ok, lots worse, first world problem…)
For my battery watches I get them done at Timpsons with the lifetime guarantee - pay a bit more once, but then free replacements for ever.
I much prefer a self winder, especially if it’s a watch you don’t wear very often (which I dare bet Roy has more than a few!) nothing worse than going to put a watch on and the battery has given up the ghost (ok, lots worse, first world problem…)
For my battery watches I get them done at Timpsons with the lifetime guarantee - pay a bit more once, but then free replacements for ever.
Get mine done by the watch bloke down the market. It's only a few hundred yards away and I have to force the money on him as he always says 'no charge.'
He doesn't like my taste in watches though.
Easy enough to replace your own watch batteries and they're pennies to buy
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Bit of a dog's dinner with the mixed numerals and batons.used.
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rmcin626
21-06-2024, 11:48
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Always like a Tag, was in the Glasgow store this morning, asking about servicing, £380 but is currently taking 16 weeks.
Always like a Tag, was in the Glasgow store this morning, asking about servicing, £380 but is currently taking 16 weeks.
Yes, other half’s just had her’s serviced, think she waited a couple of months for it to come back, £405 but you get a new warranty.
Lawrence001
21-06-2024, 19:10
Only 38mm
Today this
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Very keen on that one is it a Seiko? Current model?
San Martin, got a Seiko movement though.
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Another new arrival
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Another new arrival
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Umm! That's much more to my taste. :)
Took a while for service, but now up and running :)
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Hamilton "Interstellar" this weekend..
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Easy to read, that one.
Yes - it's 4 minutes to 15 o'clock.
Its telling Space Time, speeded up
Ali Tait
30-06-2024, 18:41
It's all relative..
Its telling Space Time, speeded up
Yes, I calculate Gary was travelling at 293,735.4 Km/s. Lucky he didn't get a speeding ticket!
Hamilton "Interstellar" this weekend..
Like it.
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51 minutes past 20 o'clock? :scratch:
51 minutes past 20 o'clock? :scratch:
It’s clearly 39 minutes to 55 o’clock.
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Nice on the leather strap
Like it.
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Pigmy Pony
16-07-2024, 15:04
A few questions:
What are the differences between "Quartz" and "automatic" watches? Or are they the same thing? Why do some watches call themselves "chronometer"? Any makes/models/sellers that need to be avoided, especially if buying secondhand? Thinking along the lines of something like this:
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/De%20Ville%20Prestige/424.10.37.20.03.001/27383/item/304209
A few questions:
What are the differences between "Quartz" and "automatic" watches? Or are they the same thing? Why do some watches call themselves "chronometer"? Any makes/models/sellers that need to be avoided, especially if buying secondhand? Thinking along the lines of something like this:
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/De%20Ville%20Prestige/424.10.37.20.03.001/27383/item/304209
Basically quartz = battery operated, automatic = mechanical and wound via a rotor whilst being worn.
A chronometer should have certified accuracy.
If buying second hand look for reviews / feedback about the seller to establish if they're 'trusted'.
Nice Omega but I'd expect box and papers and I don't know how big your wrist is but the De Ville is quite a small watch at 37mm.
As far as makes are concerned you really get what you pay for, look on youtube at some of the watch channels - for affordable watches in particular check out 'Just one more watch' for a bit of inspiration. Avoid fashion brands like Armani, Michael Korrs etc.
A lot of people frown at Invictas but for £70 odd quid you can get a decent diver's watch with a Seiko movement.
If 37mm is "quite a small watch", then what does that make my Rolex at 34.5mm?
If 37mm is "quite a small watch", then what does that make my Rolex at 34.5mm?
teeny tiny
Size isn't everything. ;)
Pigmy Pony
16-07-2024, 21:40
I do have quite large wrists and my hands are like shovels, so I could get away with a large watch, but I'm not too keen on diver's watches. They just have too much of everything for my tastes, I prefer simple.
I like this one a lot, but really I'm some way off affording one. I'll check out some of your less costly options, like the Invictas.
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Have a look at the Seiko Presage range Steve, looks like your looking for something smart rather than a tool Watch like a diver.
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Pigmy Pony
17-07-2024, 06:56
Cheers Roy - I've just been checking out these 'Presage' models, and some I really like. I was quite surprised at the prices asked, it puts them into "Christmas pressie from Anita" category, which will keep my hifi/music budget free :D
I might be pestering you for guidance nearer the time, hope you don't mind - as you may remember, my last watch (3 years ago) was a Mickey Mouse watch, which couldn't accommodate a strap large enough for me, and is now lying around waiting for one of the grandkids to grow into it :doh:
You're welcome Steve.
Also have a look on Ali Express at San Martin and Pagani watches, like Invicta they use a Seiko movement in most of their automatics and some of the designs are quite smart.
Wot? No watches??
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Bit of catching up
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What's this - Beauty and the Beast? ;)
What's this - Beauty and the Beast? ;)
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This one today
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Pigmy Pony
26-07-2024, 06:27
Good grief.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0OkAAOSwyq5lvM5e/s-l1600.webp
£735,000, and it's not even new :eek: I suppose it could be handy for anyone who ever worried about not having a level wrist, though personally if I'd got one in a Christmas cracker it would end up in the drawer with all the spare batteries, dried up felt pens and and lighters that ran out of gas.
RMs are ridiculously overpriced for what they are. They’re confirmation that the wearer has more money than sense.
Joined the Luftwafe today
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RMs are ridiculously overpriced for what they are. They’re confirmation that the wearer has more money than sense.
Joined the Luftwafe today
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One of your better ones Roy. :)
Good grief.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0OkAAOSwyq5lvM5e/s-l1600.webp
£735,000, and it's not even new :eek: I suppose it could be handy for anyone who ever worried about not having a level wrist, though personally if I'd got one in a Christmas cracker it would end up in the drawer with all the spare batteries, dried up felt pens and and lighters that ran out of gas.
You could buy a half-decent house for that amount - and it would be a lot more useful.
It certainly doesn't impress me - but spending the money on a vintage Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantan, Audemars Piguet, etc. would. And it wouldn't cost as much.
Pigmy Pony
26-07-2024, 17:33
Yeah I could live with something like this, though I'd still prefer a full size second sweep.
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My faithful old promaster
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rmcin626
27-07-2024, 10:39
Yeah I could live with something like this, though I'd still prefer a full size second sweep.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/j4MAAOSw6QlmmD4U/s-l1600.webp
Very nice
Pigmy Pony
27-07-2024, 14:35
Very nice
I thought so too Robin, and at £11,000 it is 'relatively' affordable... though perhaps not for mere mortals like us. Oh well we can dream :)
rmcin626
27-07-2024, 18:52
I thought so too Robin, and at £11,000 it is 'relatively' affordable... though perhaps not for mere mortals like us. Oh well we can dream :)
You’re right Steve just a few grand over my max budget for a watch.
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Not bad - but why the 12 minute marking up to 4 o'clock? Does the outer bezel rotate?
Not bad - but why the 12 minute marking up to 4 o'clock? Does the outer bezel rotate?
No idea, bezel rotates though.
Seiko today.
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Quite like that one Roy.
Regarding yesterday's watch, if the bezel can rotate I wondered if the extra 'minute' divisions could duplicate as a 'seconds' countdown.
Regarding yesterday's watch, if the bezel can rotate I wondered if the extra 'minute' divisions could duplicate as a 'seconds' countdown.
Possibly?
Something more conventional today
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Getting there, but the bracelet is totally out of place - it needs a nice black leather strap.
Getting there, but the bracelet is totally out of place - it needs a nice black leather strap.
Replaced a black leather strap with bracelet [emoji4]
Looks far better imo.
Going to see Deadpool film later so
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Replaced a black leather strap with bracelet [emoji4]
And that is exactly what it looks like: a watch designed to have a leather strap that has been replaced with an incongruous bracelet. Awful!
Possibly?
Something more conventional today
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It's very Italian - probably more so with a black leather strap, but I quite like that one.
Pigmy Pony
14-08-2024, 07:41
Going to see Deadpool film later so
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Deadpool wouldn't notice the super villains approaching as he'd be too distracted trying to work out what time it was.
Deadpool wouldn't notice the super villains approaching as he'd be too distracted trying to work out what time it was.
I’d enjoyed the previous two Deadpool films but just couldn’t engage with this one. As I’d had a pub lunch and a couple of pints before going I dozed through most of it.
Today something Barry might like (but it’s a long shot … )
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Pigmy Pony
14-08-2024, 11:01
I’d enjoyed the previous two Deadpool films but just couldn’t engage with this one. As I’d had a pub lunch and a couple of pints before going I dozed through most of it.
Today something Barry might like (but it’s a long shot … )
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That's a shame, I also like the first two Deadpool films. But a film doesn't have to be bad for me to doze off - I always fall asleep at some point, always have, much to my annoyance and my kids' embarrassment, no matter how good the film is.
Today something Barry might like (but it’s a long shot … )
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Now that I do like: elegant and not fussy. :)
That's a shame, I also like the first two Deadpool films. But a film doesn't have to be bad for me to doze off - I always fall asleep at some point, always have, much to my annoyance and my kids' embarrassment, no matter how good the film is.
This is the third film I’ve been to see recently since other half started getting free tickets off sky (some deal she got with sky movies?) and managed to stay conscious through Kingdom of the planet of the apes (good) and Longlegs (odd and crap) so had a good track record so far.
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Ideally it needs a black leather strap. ;)
Ideally it needs a black leather strap. ;)
Or a bracelet
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Think the brown strap looks better but they’re both wrong on a diver’s Watch anyway.
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Seeing the advert, makes me ask how do you set the time on your watch?
Seeing the advert, makes me ask how do you set the time on your watch?
Use my phone.
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I don't understand what you mean "I use my phone". How do you move the hands on the watch - it doesn't look to have a 'winder' knob.
I don't understand what you mean "I use my phone". How do you move the hands on the watch - it doesn't look to have a 'winder' knob.
Thought you meant where do I source the correct time.
The crown on the Squale is recessed when screwed in so can’t be seen in the photo.
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Wouldn't have thought it was your style Roy. It's the sort of watch my father might have worn.
Wouldn't have thought it was your style Roy. It's the sort of watch my father might have worn.
A prized part of my German collection Barry. Whilst Luftwaffe pilots and navigators got Laco Fleigers the officers got Hanharts, albeit chronograph models.
Today this with the Seiko GMT movement.
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I like that one Roy, though IMHO it would look better with a leather strap.
I like that one Roy, though IMHO it would look better with a leather strap.
It came with both actually and it does look less gauche on the black leather [emoji846]
I like that one Roy, though IMHO it would look better with a leather strap.
No, I like those straps. Classy watch.
Pigmy Pony
12-09-2024, 22:04
Classy indeed, tells you everything you need to know without any clutter. I'm with Barry over the leather strap though.
I have my Grandfather's Timex in a box somewhere - he died in 1978, and it looks almost identical to that one! Very classy.
Lot of love for the little Timex, nice [emoji4]
Seiko day today
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Another Seiko
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My first watch was a Timex, given to me aged about 8 years.
My next watch was a Rolex. From 'Timex to Rolex' has a nice ring to it. :lol:
kirstysdad
19-09-2024, 16:30
I still have the Seiko watch that my parents gave to me in 1983 for my 21st.
Brought up in a working class family, the £35 that it cost then was a fortune.
I wore it most days until after 30 yrs it packed in and a clockmaker-skilled neighbour put a new mechanism in it.
That modern mech has failed after 10 years. Foolishly, I bought a mech and took the hands off, but was unable to rebuild it. D'Oh :doh:
Any recommendations where to send it as my neighbour has stopped repairs as he's 20 years past retirement!!
Much appreciated.
You could ask your local branch of Timpsons if they can recommend a watch repairer. Or if the new mechanism was another Seiko movement, then try a jeweler who sells Seiko watches.
kirstysdad
20-09-2024, 16:16
You could ask your local branch of Timpsons if they can recommend a watch repairer. Or if the new mechanism was another Seiko movement, then try a jeweler who sells Seiko watches.
Will give it a go...
Any recommendations where to send it as my neighbour has stopped repairs as he's 20 years past retirement!!
Much appreciated.
Sensible suggestion from Barry or try
https://www.seikoservice.co.uk/repairs-servicing?_ga=2.74196757.62299611.1726909135-37764014.1726909135
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Holiday watch
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Quite like that one Roy. I think it is the shape of the case I find attractive, as well as the relatively unfussy dial.
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Ugggh! ;)
Was that for the watch or for the shirt? [emoji848]
Was that for the watch or for the shirt? [emoji848]
It was the watch; difficult to say if the shirt improved matters. ;)
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That's better - but still a bit 'macho'.
That's better - but still a bit 'macho'.
I’ll take ‘macho’ over ‘ugh’ [emoji846]
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I’ll take ‘macho’ over ‘ugh’ [emoji846]
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Now that one is better, much better. Clear, unfussy facia, with discrete date window. Well done!
(Is the strap rubber? IMO, it would look good with a black leather strap.)
I like that one, especially with the German spelling. 'Automatik.'
(Is the strap rubber? IMO, it would look good with a black leather strap.)
You’d have all my watches on black leather straps!
Another Teutonic offering today with ‘automatic’ correctly spelt.
As worn by Steve McQueen https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-story-of-the-hanhart-417-chronograph-steve-mcqueens-othe
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You’d have all my watches on black leather straps!
Not true - diver's watches and all Rolex watches look better with a metal watch bracelet.
(Mention of the 'correct' spelling, reminds me of the correct pronunciation of the word Rolex. Everyone, myself included, mispronounces the name.)
Not true - diver's watches and all Rolex watches look better with a metal watch bracelet.
Cellini?
Cellini?
Are they still in production? I meant of course Rolex Oysters.
Are they still in production? I meant of course Rolex Oysters.
Of course [emoji6].
I’m intrigued by how you’re supposed to pronounce ‘Rolex’ other than how everybody says it?
Pigmy Pony
25-10-2024, 17:08
Surely it would be pronounced with a long 'O' (Ro-lex)? Otherwise it would need two L's.
Pigmy Pony
25-10-2024, 17:21
Back in the 90s when I bought an amp from Musical Fidelity, I used to get frequent communications from them by post, which included a Christmas card every year, and regular newsletters promoting various products Including various designs of wristwatch. Some of the designs I thought were a bit 'out there', and I never bothered.
But now I'm thinking I may go for one, and it's a toss up between two of their more conventional looking efforts.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BJwAAOSwSzJl0knr/s-l1600.webp
I'd like the watch to have a white face, but not sure about the numerals. So there is also this:
Quite like it, but again would prefer a white face:
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What do you think Roy? Is the quality likely to be decent? Or just badge-engineered piles of crap?
What do you think Roy? Is the quality likely to be decent? Or just badge-engineered piles of crap?
How much they sell them for?
Found a used version of the white one on ebay for £250 odd and I think it's overpriced at that. Quartz rather than automatic and a sterling silver case (why?).
There are plenty of Seikos out there that are far better value for money.
How about something like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285868581010?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=36JSiq53Tti&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=m2nj91IMQgG&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
All of the Mobile Fidelity watches are limited edition, originally to celebrate MF's 25th anniversary by their new owners in Austria. It seems the new owners have 'a thing' about quality watches: MF sold a set of headphones with "Vacheron Constantan" marked on the cups, and the case of the 25th anniversary watch was modeled on a design by Cartier.
Being limited edition items they sell for more than they should. Some sell for around £250, yet others only fetch £12 in auction.
As to who makes them for MF, well that's anyone's guess: not even MF employees know, though Seiko is a popular specification.
Me - I'm waiting for the QUAD 57 watch; a limited edition run of only 55 items. Sadly though, Quad now being own by a consortium based in Hong Kong, the movement is likely to be Chinese.
Being limited edition items they sell for more than they should. Some sell for around £250, yet others only fetch £12 in auction.
Or - People pay more than they should with the mistaken idea that being 'limited edition' they'll be worth much more in years to come :)
Pigmy Pony
25-10-2024, 19:06
Those MF watches originally sold for about £80 new iirc, so no way would I have paid that much anyway. I'm not a fan of divers' watches or anything 'chunky'. But that one you linked to I do like, and Anita would be much happier buying me a new one than something old and with the potential to pack up tomorrow.
You've found me one I could live with there, I'd assumed they would be more expensive than that.
Of course [emoji6].
I’m intrigued by how you’re supposed to pronounce ‘Rolex’ other than how everybody says it?
Rolex phased out the 'Cellini' range in 2022, leaving only one model in their catalogue. It is speculated that with an increasing interest in dress watches, Rolex may be pausing and will offer a new range of designs sometime soon.
Having had a look at the Cellini designs still available used, I agree that the very great majority of them come with black leather straps. But a very few had mesh-chain bracelets.
As to the correct pronunciation of Rolex, being based in Geneva, a francophone part of Switzerland, the name ought to be pronounced "row-licks", but no-one I know does so.
Those MF watches originally sold for about £80 new iirc, so no way would I have paid that much anyway. I'm not a fan of divers' watches or anything 'chunky'. But that one you linked to I do like, and Anita would be much happier buying me a new one than something old and with the potential to pack up tomorrow.
You've found me one I could live with there, I'd assumed they would be more expensive than that.
There are plenty on ebay so I'm sure it won't be difficult to find one you like more than the one I linked to.
Bracelets won't be great but it's a simple matter to fit a nice leather strap.
Pigmy Pony
25-10-2024, 19:20
There are plenty on ebay so I'm sure it won't be difficult to find one you like more than the one I linked to.
Bracelets won't be great but it's a simple matter to fit a nice leather strap.
That would be ideal :) Cheers Roy
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That would be ideal :) Cheers Roy
Let me know what size you need once you've got one, I'm sure I'll have one that'll suit that you can have.
Purchased in an antique shop in Thornton le Dale, home of ‘Bangers and Cash’.
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Gets my approval Roy, very nice. Will go well with your DJ.
Another Hamilton.
Not Barry’s taste I’ll wager…
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Pigmy Pony
07-11-2024, 17:30
If I look hard enough I can make out that it's twenty to nine.
If I look hard enough I can make out that it's twenty to nine.
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Clearer today?
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Pigmy Pony
09-11-2024, 13:34
Yes even my dodgy peepers can make that out :) Question for you Roy - are there movements that you would recommend, and ones you would avoid? I see some are automatic, some quartz, even saw one that was solar yesterday! Me and Mrs. P are looking at options for my birthday pressie, and I value your judgement.
For longevity I’d go for an automatic movement, the workhorse Seiko NH35A being a well used one by many manufacturers with reasonable accuracy and mostly good value.
Quartz watches are convenient because they’re always ready to go straight out of the box but if you go the auto route and wear your watch all the time that doesn’t matter.
Solar watches should last forever but I’ve known them fail. Citizen eco drives are well established in this category.
Watch some YouTube watch gurus to get a better idea of what’s available - the mad watch collector and just one more watch are ok. If you come across something you like the look of search the yt videos, chances are someone’s reviewed it!
Pigmy Pony
09-11-2024, 15:33
For longevity I’d go for an automatic movement, the workhorse Seiko NH35A being a well used one by many manufacturers with reasonable accuracy and mostly good value.
Quartz watches are convenient because they’re always ready to go straight out of the box but if you go the auto route and wear your watch all the time that doesn’t matter.
Solar watches should last forever but I’ve known them fail. Citizen eco drives are well established in this category.
Watch some YouTube watch gurus to get a better idea of what’s available - the mad watch collector and just one more watch are ok. If you come across something you like the look of search the yt videos, chances are someone’s reviewed it!
What, there's another? :D Thanks mate, I'll get some research done.
Over on hotukdeals there is a post about a Steeldive dive watch with Sapphire Crystal and NH35 movement (rather than NH35A - I've no idea of the difference but I suspect Roy would be able to help on this) for £37.29 from Aliexpress, possibly some import tax. Available from the 11th Nov. Seems silly cheap to me but then I know nothing about watches. I quite like the shape.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sd1970-steeldive-brand-200m-waterproof-sapphire-glass-44mm-men-nh35-dive-watch-with-ceramic-bezel-4452505
Over on hotukdeals there is a post about a Steeldive dive watch with Sapphire Crystal and NH35 movement (rather than NH35A - I've no idea of the difference but I suspect Roy would be able to help on this) for £37.29 from Aliexpress, possibly some import tax. Available from the 11th Nov. Seems silly cheap to me but then I know nothing about watches. I quite like the shape.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sd1970-steeldive-brand-200m-waterproof-sapphire-glass-44mm-men-nh35-dive-watch-with-ceramic-bezel-4452505
AKA 4R35 ;). More info on that movement here - https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-nh35a/
Yes, I've paid around that for a NH35 equipped watch and Steeldive's are quite well finished (I have one or two surprisingly...).
6R54A in this one
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Fancied wearing something "subtle" for a wee while...
:)
U-BOAT "Darkmoon" 44mm
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The crystal is filled with oil, which is pretty cool.
Sunburst dial under the oil catches the light in a different way, and at 44mm it really pops.
Added bonus, you can use it as a spirit level!
Definitely not for everyone, but I love it.
Pigmy Pony
13-11-2024, 15:08
Good name for a diver's watch. German is it? Achtung! Untertauchen!
Italian.
Think WW2 frogmen - Hence the Green... :D
also,
Despite being a U-Boat,
at 50m water resistance, I wouldnt wear it swimming.
Strangely enough I like it too - but eventually I would find the mobile bubble annoying.
It's certainly different.
Talking of oil filled I quite fancied the Ressence Type 3 - until I discovered the price of them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUccRQ30FY
Martin
Saw that exact watch when it came out and drooled, I wanted, till I found out it was uber spendooli...
Suspect the U-Boat Italian Watch Company guy was a fan too.
Good Businessman that Chap.
Strangely enough I like it too - but eventually I would find the mobile bubble annoying.
Having seen your reactions to some of Roy's "better" efforts..
That does seem strange :)
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I really like that Fossil one, very understated.
Would be better if the bezel was plain. The seconds enumeration is unnecessary IMO.
I really like that Fossil one, very understated.
Attractive dial colour to, shame it's quartz.
Would be better if the bezel was plain. The seconds enumeration is unnecessary IMO.
Point taken but it helps if you need to time something.
Just realised the last few posts catalogue my jumper of the day to :)
Interesting...
:rolleyes:
I'm still getting over seeing you in a suit and tie, complete with matching handkerchief. Not that I'm complaining - you look very smart. :)
I'm still getting over seeing you in a suit and tie, complete with matching handkerchief. Not that I'm complaining - you look very smart. :)
Thank you Barry.
It was for a wedding I attended in Scotland last week, glad it wasn’t this week! The service was held in a ruined church.
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Pigmy Pony
23-11-2024, 12:32
Attractive dial colour to, shame it's quartz.
What's up with quartz watches Roy? Genuine question. I've been avoiding them but don't know why.
They are far more accurate in their timekeeping than mechanical watches, but need a battery which are not cheap. However if you buy them from Timpsons, where for a little more money all future batteries are fitted for free.
What's up with quartz watches Roy? Genuine question. I've been avoiding them but don't know why.
Nothing per se, as Barry says they are far more accurate than their mechanical counterparts.
I actually have a fair number of Casios and G Shocks in my collection, it’s just a faff changing the batteries when you need to. My most recent quartz purchases have been solar powered so, theoretically, they’ll never need a battery change but time will tell about their longevity.
Timpsons are quite expensive for battery changes, they have an online service for this and the quoted charge for a G Shock is £65.95! When you consider the batteries are pennies to buy that’s rather steep.
I know you’re supposed to get mechanical watches serviced periodically but, personally, I never bother. I still have a Citizen I got for my 18th birthday, some 47 years ago which still keeps good time.
Pigmy Pony
24-11-2024, 14:42
I am considering a solar watch, and this one I can get at a good price, and it ticks most boxes for me looks-wise. Though I'm not sure about the super-thin hands.
https://www.fhinds.co.uk/Images/Product/Default/xlarge/W25410_L_1.jpg
And so do I. Nice one Steve!
Apropos Timpsons - £66 is an obscene amount to charge to fit a battery which would only take 5 minutes and the battery itself cost around £5. I'm sure the unlimited supply and fit offer was only about £15: the trouble is I can't find the token Timpsons gave me. :doh:
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