Nice one Grant, classy! Neat collection.
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Nice one Grant, classy! Neat collection.
A few years back I was into watches in a big way, even learning to do basic none complication watch servicing and repair but it started to get out of hand, too many watches and too much cash outlay! I loved working on vintage Longines watches, they made some of the best watches available in their day and are a joy. This Conquest I bought off eBay, it was in a right state but I managed to fully refurbish it and get it back into running order...still one of my favourites today.
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Look at the balance wheel...
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Well done Neal . Wish I was good at that. Not skilled that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by NRG
Although all my watches work they all need services alas.
Any One Handers Roy ?
Strangley Cool......:scratch:
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I’ve looked at them and more of a novelty item/ talking point than a serious timepiece I feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by thingfish
Keep thinking of Hylda Baker in Nearest & Dearest - ‘It’s quarter past... ooh, I must get a little hand put on this watch’
I take it the red thing is the hrs marker, or am I way off.
Think the red dots just a logo or something, they literally just have an hour hand so time shown would be 7:30.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
oh, ok.. would have made sense if the red dot popped up opposite which hr it was and maybe changed colour for pm. there is an idea for a watch company ;) maybe i should patent it lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Been cataloguing my few watches on an American watch site. Seems all they do serial no wise.
Although Seth Thomas info is hard to come by in sure I have the date for this one somewhere.
Although it has a badly repaired dial it's still fairly rare, and does work although mainspring is stiff. It was replaced but I thi g the guy made a cock of it. Lol
It's still a nice watch and feels good in the handhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ece804016a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6567b6ba5b.jpg
Next stop Dragon’s DenQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
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My Illinois now.
This is a size 12s. Nice movement and pretty gold filled case from about 1926 I think. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...572fed6376.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...896d7a1b15.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d713d4b34b.jpg
My Hamilton 669 traffic special. This is a Swiss re issue from 50's.
No serial no as was their way. Its on the case which is marked Hamilton too.
Great watch tho and was my daily wear for years.
Have to say the tolerances on the case screw is superb compared to the usual American pockets https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b1ec6aa7a5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a53c2af63f.jpg
Much respect for mastering that type of intricate work. I've managed resizing & changing straps & also changing batteries but that's about as far as my 'skills' go. It's mainly done in an attempt to maintain my manual dexterity.Quote:
Originally Posted by NRG
That’s a fine collection Grant. Oldest watch I’ve got is Dad’s gold ‘Zenta’. I recall him having the mainspring replaced, it was some time later he noticed that the gold winder was no longer gold [emoji853]
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Yes I know what it’s trying to be but most divers watches look similar anyway. Very impressed with this for the price, decent bracelet with screws rather than push pins, good power reserve & timekeeping seems just about spot on.
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Is that the company that makes the very expensive cars?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
I would imagine the company that produces these watches just uses the name to impart a sense of prestige, I doubt they've anything to do with the car manufacturer.Quote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
Maurice Lacroix for work
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Apple Nike+ for sport
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Very smart, don't have any watches with a moon phase complication.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primare
Yes, I have an apple watch but much prefer a traditional timepiece (plus when you see what your heart rate reaches sometimes it scares the life out of you).Quote:
Originally Posted by Primare
I did wonder, I'm sure I've seen Porsche design watches so couldn't rule it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
That a perfect watch for business dress. Nice looking too, don't see moon phase very often.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primare
Ceramic bezel?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Sapphire Crystal?
Hows the Lume?
Asking as the likes of Parnis sub does, but this one looks as good or better.
Thanks.
Steel bezel, synthetic sapphire and the lume is blue -Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
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And yes I bought the green and the black version :)
Amazon listing, but they're half this from China -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pagani-Auto.../dp/B07MMWXRCH
Gone big today
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Thank you, Roy! It’s nothing special but I find ML one very elegant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
The Apple one I bought it yesterday. Have to educate myself 😊
Thank you, Rich! I have it since 2005. Just changing the leather straps - 3 times so far. Here is a better picture with the phase.Quote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
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Is that as worn by Odd-bod from Carry on Screaming? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Yes, I do seem somewhat hirsute, need a back, sack & crack (and arms)Quote:
Originally Posted by crimsondonkey
What would be a fitting timepiece for such an occasion?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Probably best to leave it off otherwise you’d have a watch shaped ring of hair left on your wrist.Quote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
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You might have just invented the hair bracelet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Roy,Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
How many watches you have got?
BR,
Ivo
Just had a quick stock take & I have 52 usable watches (ie not slung in a drawer waiting for a new battery), 2 of which are currently listed for sale on ebay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primare
You have got quite a collection. I have only 4 :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Letting the side down Ivo ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Primare
Seriously though 4 is probably as many as anyone would really need, couple of nice 'sports' models & a couple of 'dress' watches (perhaps one stainless, one gold).
I do try to work on the basis of one in one out so for every new watch I buy I sell one I've done with (with some of my older Seikos I made a profit on each one. Also if I see a watch on ebay I know is underpriced I buy it then relist it at a slightly later date with a starting price that makes me a little bit of bunce, often they go for a bit more).
My other half thinks I'm a little bit obsessional about watches & is worried this is linked to the meds I take for a neurological condition I have (obsessive behaviour is a known side effect). That might be so but looking at the balance sheet I'm only a little down so no harm done :)
We’re in the red today
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That's very interesting, I've never come across those before. What is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Evisu, a fashion brand I think. Had it some years, used to be on a black leather strap &, if I'm honest, that would suit it better. Coloured straps, especially silicone ones, only really work on diver's watches.Quote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
Swiss Railway clock for me today...
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Ah yeah, I see it now. I thought it looked older than it is. I wonder if it was inspired by a particular earlier design?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Only one word needed, nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Bougth my fave watch earlier
https://media.4rgos.it/i/Argos/25333...0&h=440&qlt=70
seriusly cheap functional and small
does everthing I want eg tells me the time and is a reasonable size
I cant do analogue watches as it takes me ages to work out what time it is really get confused by the ones with three fingers, cant deny that they look realy nice
At last - something with a bit of style and elegance. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Nice watch Gaz.
I've almost pulled the trigger on the auto version of the Mondaine on a couple of occasions but ultimately decided it was a bit overpriced.
Really like that one, the white dial sets off the bracelet really well.
Square too, which is never a bad thing.
Some other nice variants too...
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