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Casio’s first automatic.
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quite like that one.
Yes, me too, I need more green! Wearing the black Invicta today which I have already posted, same the past few days, it has been ones you have already seen, so I guess I need to buy more watches! :D
Just watched a couple of videos on YouTube, unfortunately not sure how to copy a YouTube link, the site is called Rob the American, what was interesting for me was that he was visiting a Glasgow watch store, which I have been in a couple times, and he was in Glasgow for the Glasgow Watch Show, who knew we had a Watch show.
Don't watch many Youtube watch 'expert' videos, some are just plain boring and often don't know what they're talking about.
Three I do watch -
Urban Gentry - TGV(?) who presents goes into the history and origins of marques he likes and makes it interesting.
Just One More Watch - Jody mainly reviews watches from Ali Express with some esoteric pieces thrown in.
Mad Watch Collector - Russell's a bit of an acquired taste but reviews are short and sweet and the 'what my wife thinks' feature is amusing.
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That was probably my first YouTube watch video, probably wouldn’t have bothered but the mention of Glasgow had me curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
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Roy,
Ever came across this watch enthusiast? He is quite a character.
S.
https://www.youtube.com/@BrendanBoswell
Hello Shane, how are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2
Yes, he seems to know a bit, although when in one of the vlogs he says that he had a 2025 speedmaster he was selling 'serviced' I suspect he just had the condition inspected, a year old watch wouldn't need a service.
I'm doing ok, Roy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
I discovered Brendan only 8 months ago. Find him to be quite oddly entertaining, and can be a right grumpy sod on livestreams.
That speedy watch he sold to one of his subscribers was filmed at some restaurant/café. Bit crazy, lol. It was uploaded a week ago.
S.
The dial is far too 'messy' - I can't see the point in having a window showing the mechanism if it obscures the smaller dials. But that's just my opinion.
I'm not a big fan of "open heart" watches, but do like a full "skeleton" which doesn't make much sense, really!
Yesterday I managed to get my jacket sleeve caught in a rotary wire brush I was using with an electric drill, which then pulled it into contact with my skin on my left wrist and hand - not particularly bad, but a bit sore, so I won't be wearing a watch for a few days! I really should be banned from any DIY activity, as either something gets broken or I get broken!
You certainly should be banned from doing anything in a jacket during a July heatwave :ner:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
When using any power tools I always roll up my sleeves, and if using a rotary wire brush will wear goggles as well. Luckily you were sensible enough to have removed your watch, otherwise that would have been badly scratched as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Trust the scratches on you wrist heal very soon. Take care: we need to read about what you are up to!
Sounds like a sore one Alex.
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Not too sore to wear the Dreyfuss today for a client visit, doesn’t get worn much but was 40th birthday pressie from wife so want to keep it nice - so away from any DIY!
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That's more like it - all you need from a watch. What is the make - Benchmsrk?
I have a Dreyfus watch doesn’t look anything like that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I thought that showed the right way up..:scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Just done a bit of Googling, and it seems the most likely manufacturer is the British watchmaker Vertex, who use the MoD 'benchmark' symbol to identify their watches.
I have to say I like the look of it very much.
Not sure where this one came from? Think it’s probably from Ali Express.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
One of my many citizens today.
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The sort of watch you might wear whilst firing a Steyer AUG. Something Teutonic about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
‘Ze Germans’ produce some decent kettles
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Took Goldy out for a pint or four last night.
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I like those. :) (But not as much as the Vertex! :D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Uh! - that's 'loud'. :eek:
Changed my mind
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Like the Citizen very much, Roy!
Nothing new recently, wearing the Nautilus copy again today - best £15 I ever spent!
(Copied the photo from last time - the date is correct!)
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Nice one, I like it. If I drove a Mercedes car I would definitely wear one! :D
Similar thoughts, apart from disliking the colour of the dial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Better in Tiffany blue?
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Yes, that's a bit better. :)
What are your thoughts on the latest (?) idea of using natural stone slices for the watch dial: such as slate; malachite; onyx; lapis lazuli etc. ?Rolex have started to offer this horological affectation to their customers. :hmm:
Honestly didn't know that was a 'thing'? I've not noticed an influx of stone dialled watches?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I quite like mop dials.
I've got one of those. Lovely watch, keeps perfect time and never given any trouble until a couple of months ago when it started to work erratically. Probably needs a battery.,:scratch:
I like those oil ones it's a shame they're so expensive.
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Originally Posted by hifi_dave
It’s an automatic so won’t need a battery, maybe needs a service?Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
Old Seiko today
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A Tiffany blue day
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Weren't you wearing that watch a couple of days ago? With over 100 watches at your disposal, that allows a repeat once a fortnight. :D
Oh yes, 6th August but this is it’s first public outing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry