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Originally Posted by Barry
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Cellini?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Are they still in production? I meant of course Rolex Oysters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Of course [emoji6].Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I’m intrigued by how you’re supposed to pronounce ‘Rolex’ other than how everybody says it?
Surely it would be pronounced with a long 'O' (Ro-lex)? Otherwise it would need two L's.
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/BJwAA...r/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:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DnsAA...0/s-l1600.webp
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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/285868581...mis&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.
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 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Bracelets won't be great but it's a simple matter to fit a nice leather strap.
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Originally Posted by Roy S
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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.
I like that one.
Me too, classy.
Another Hamilton.
Not Barry’s taste I’ll wager…
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ff8ac29436.jpg
I've seen worse.
If I look hard enough I can make out that it's twenty to nine.
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Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Clearer today?
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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!
What, there's another? :D Thanks mate, I'll get some research done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
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/sd1...-bezel-4452505
AKA 4R35 ;). More info on that movement here - https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-nh35a/Quote:
Originally Posted by spm
Yes, I've paid around that for a NH35 equipped watch and Steeldive's are quite well finished (I have one or two surprisingly...).
Fancied wearing something "subtle" for a wee while...
:)
U-BOAT "Darkmoon" 44mm
https://i.imgur.com/XntxwAl.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/oZzUmUv.jpeg
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.
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.
Having seen your reactions to some of Roy's "better" efforts..Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
That does seem strange :)
I really like that Fossil one, very understated.
Would be better if the bezel was plain. The seconds enumeration is unnecessary IMO.
Attractive dial colour to, shame it's quartz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Point taken but it helps if you need to time something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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. :)
Thank you Barry.Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
What's up with quartz watches Roy? Genuine question. I've been avoiding them but don't know why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
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.
Nothing per se, as Barry says they are far more accurate than their mechanical counterparts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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.
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/Prod...W25410_L_1.jpg
I like that.
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: