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23-12-2019, 21:57
icehockeyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

I only have two watches: a 49 year old Rolex Oyster, which is worn everyday and has been all over the world with me, and a Bulova quartz, which is only worn with my Dinner Jacket, so far less frequently.

Last week I had occasion to wear the Bulova with my DJ, so thought I would post it here.

https://i.postimg.cc/x1wkcwQz/173.jpg

My two owned brands are the same as yours, different models though.

One is a Rolex Explorer 2, 42mm version with the orange’GMT’ hand,
And the other is a Bulova Lunar Pilot.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d5b7fb728c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...72ba54c30a.jpg

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23-12-2019, 22:01
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazjam

Pick your comfort point...
spend a grand get a Daytona no-one but an AD could tell apart.
...but it’s not a Daytona.

Only you know your fake, where’s the fun in that?
Some fantastic innovative design work being done in the Micro Brand world, I’d look to that before anything else.

That said,
love my Grail watches, there’s something to be said about authenticity.

One my my amusements is to see how far away I can check to see if a 'Rolex' is genuine or not. More often or not, as long as I can see the face, I can tell, one way or another. But some times you need to look at the back of the watch; and even then I have seen some that would require opening up to examine the mechanism. Some fakes are getting better and better.
23-12-2019, 22:30
57charles

Anyone for Christopher Ward? I have a few and find them rather excellent.
23-12-2019, 23:24
eatapeach

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

One my my amusements is to see how far away I can check to see if a 'Rolex' is genuine or not. More often or not, as long as I can see the face, I can tell, one way or another. But some times you need to look at the back of the watch; and even then I have seen some that would require opening up to examine the mechanism. Some fakes are getting better and better.

There are a couple of hard to fake points on modern Rolex - the rehaut and the etched crown. But even these are being attempted by the better forgers. As long as the price of Rolex keeps going up, so will the attempts to fake them!

Which reminds me - I'm not a fan of AP or gold but I actually saw on Insta today a reasonably priced one that didn't make me go yuck! It's quartz but it caught my attention

https://www.chronext.co.uk/audemars-...SABEgKd0vD_BwE
23-12-2019, 23:41
icehockeyboy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b91d68cacf.jpg

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23-12-2019, 23:41
icehockeyboy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0885db6102.jpg

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23-12-2019, 23:43
icehockeyboy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a0cfaa4197.jpg

This was posted on eBay, not as a Rolex, but a quality divers watch

It got to over £500 before the seller withdrew it, or was made to by eBay

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24-12-2019, 06:10
eatapeach

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehockeyboy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a0cfaa4197.jpg

This was posted on eBay, not as a Rolex, but a quality divers watch

It got to over £500 before the seller withdrew it, or was made to by eBay

I was going to say the case is too thick for a Sub, like a Tudor case....until I spotted it's a Sea Dweller homage. Hard to spot it's fake from photos.......
25-12-2019, 12:56
Roy S

Now she’s got her Rolex for Xmas I can wear this (was part of the deal)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...244eaaef57.jpg
26-12-2019, 07:02
Roy S

Chrimbo prezzie [emoji846]

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26-12-2019, 07:41
Audio Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy S

Chrimbo prezzie [emoji846]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...79c7b4d6b6.jpg

That look rather Micky mouse Roy ;):christmas:
26-12-2019, 08:18
Roy S

Micky Mouse wears a Roy S watch
26-12-2019, 08:24
Audio Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy S

Micky Mouse wears a Roy S watch

:D
28-12-2019, 12:22
NRG

Belated Seasons Greetings!

Xmas day watch:

https://i.postimg.cc/sxzqLcHc/tag-front-5a.jpg

Then I've been wearing my Kirova for the last few days as I recover from too much xmas cheer!

https://i.postimg.cc/gJ2G7Gwj/Buran-...combined-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Fz2m1cTk/DSCF3229.jpg
28-12-2019, 13:03
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

Belated Seasons Greetings!

Xmas day watch:

[url=https://postimages.org/]https://i.postimg.cc/sxzqLcHc/tag-front-5a.jpg]

Nice Tag!
28-12-2019, 23:42
Barry

Very nice, clean elegant styling - puts a lot of modern Rolex designs to shame.

https://i.postimg.cc/sxzqLcHc/tag-front-5a.jpg.
29-12-2019, 09:49
antonio

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

Belated Seasons Greetings!

Xmas day watch:

https://i.postimg.cc/sxzqLcHc/tag-front-5a.jpg

Then I've been wearing my Kirova for the last few days as I recover from too much xmas cheer!

https://i.postimg.cc/gJ2G7Gwj/Buran-...combined-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Fz2m1cTk/DSCF3229.jpg

That TAG looks very nice to these eyes. Who's a lucky then?
29-12-2019, 18:58
Roy S

Today it was Snoopy's arch enemy

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...426a401e_b.jpg
29-12-2019, 19:01
icehockeyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy S

Today it was Snoopy's arch enemy

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...426a401e_b.jpg

How exactly is Gigandet pronounced?

I had one once, an early Daytona lookalike, I say Gigg An day?

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29-12-2019, 19:05
Roy S

Same as the actor I guess?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW2JOBZjeBw
29-12-2019, 19:06
icehockeyboy

Thanks!

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30-12-2019, 03:06
Roy S

Understated today

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...545c90b92a.jpg
30-12-2019, 08:14
struth

Like that Roy
30-12-2019, 08:46
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Like that Roy

Thanks Grant. I do have some tasteful pieces ;)

How you getting on with those ones you got recently?
30-12-2019, 08:56
struth

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy S

Thanks Grant. I do have some tasteful pieces ;)

How you getting on with those ones you got recently?

Son was happy with the one i gave him for xmas and still wearing it. keeps good time now its fully charged.
My one is quartz but is fine although strap is tight lengthwise. TBH I dont wear one often. I like to look at classy or interesting pieces tho.
01-01-2020, 21:29
Roy S

Fancy pants watch for NYE/NYD

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e69f200f_b.jpg
01-01-2020, 22:58
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy S

Understated today

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...545c90b92a.jpg

Nice looking watch. :)
02-01-2020, 18:07
Roy S

I do like a green dial. In this case the manufacturer isn't owning up to this one :lol:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6bcc593d_b.jpg
02-01-2020, 18:24
Made in 1968

Pulsar 'P2' about 1973ish Still works..
02-01-2020, 19:21
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Made in 1968

Pulsar 'P2' about 1973ish Still works..

Interesting piece, how long do the batteries last?

Good to see you André
02-01-2020, 20:34
Made in 1968

Donkies years, that long i cant remember... you cannot buy the batteries for them anymore, but you can buy conversion rings..

btw: I keep this because they are worth a fortune. Roger moore wore one in Live & Let Die movie.... a P1 would be near on impossible
03-01-2020, 00:00
mad-moon

yeah P1...cheap as chips....

https://www.techeblog.com/ebay-watch...digital-watch/
03-01-2020, 00:12
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Made in 1968

btw: I keep this because they are worth a fortune. Roger moore wore one in Live & Let Die movie.... a P1 would be near on impossible

These are better Bond watches :eyebrows:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...369c939e_h.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bf33e7fc_h.jpg (Bond wears the black bezel version)

https://www.watchtime.com/featured/watches-james-bond/
03-01-2020, 00:20
mad-moon

Love the no date submariner...Is this the watch you've been waiting for to turn up at a reasonable price...and bought very recently Roy?...
03-01-2020, 00:23
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad-moon

Love the no date submariner...Is this the watch you've been waiting for to turn up at a reasonable price...and bought very recently Roy?...

Indeed, picked it up in Barbados in the end :)
03-01-2020, 00:32
mad-moon

It's a stunner...:stalks:
03-01-2020, 01:14
Roy S

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad-moon

It's a stunner...:stalks:

Grail watch is still a Daytona but they're silly money
04-01-2020, 02:47
Roy S

(as worn by Huggy Bear)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2019227_b.jpg
04-01-2020, 17:39
GrahamS

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatapeach

Which reminds me - I'm not a fan of AP or gold but I actually saw on Insta today a reasonably priced one that didn't make me go yuck! It's quartz but it caught my attention

https://www.chronext.co.uk/audemars-...SABEgKd0vD_BwE

This is mine: PS It's not quartz! I have never heard of a quartz Royal Oak. (I stand corrected. Just looked on the AP website. They do indeed make a quartz version.)
https://live.staticflickr.com/4429/3...69b3e253_o.jpg
04-01-2020, 17:42
Roy S

Generous friend Mark & nice AP Graham.
04-01-2020, 23:07
Roy S

Balance of the weekend choice

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...aaa6a8c8_b.jpg
06-01-2020, 19:08
Roy S

Interesting Fossil (black shape behind numbers spins to wind watch)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f5491dba_b.jpg
06-01-2020, 20:08
struth

Not bad. Prefer the Parnis
07-01-2020, 00:02
Lawrence001

Rather like that Fossil, very art deco.
07-01-2020, 18:58
Roy S

Cheap and cheerful

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...23a0b757_h.jpg
07-01-2020, 19:18
struth

Biden. Quite nice shape.
08-01-2020, 15:37
Roy S

Another 'wanabee' :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a3dfefbc_h.jpg
09-01-2020, 20:02
Roy S

Yet another 'dive' watch

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d605692c_h.jpg
10-01-2020, 00:49
willbewill

Made a couple of purchases todayhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cdd0db1778.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e159f255a8.jpg
10-01-2020, 09:28
Roy S

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Originally Posted by willbewill

Made a couple of purchases today

Unusual looking Casio & you can't go far wrong with a Seiko.

I've bought a few Casios recently, now they have ten year batteries they'll probably outlast me :D

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