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18-07-2020, 16:15
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Filterlab

A ‘wearing the brightest, gayest watch’ party? :lol:

Didn't know they had those, I'll bow to your superior knowledge ;)
18-07-2020, 17:27
Filterlab

I’ve seen many a thing in my time. 😁
20-07-2020, 02:38
Roy S

Put this on yesterday for hot tub use ;)

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20-07-2020, 05:37
struth

lots of bubbles.... if i wanted bubbles in the tub, i had to....:ner:
20-07-2020, 07:52
willbewill

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Originally Posted by Roy S

Can't argue with that for a tenner, new strap makes all the difference.

After a few sherbets the other night I decided I definitely needed one of these in my life, maybe the John Candy in me?

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Well I love it but I'm a sucker for a Casio, I've got a F-91W on this morning ready for gardening duty.
20-07-2020, 16:01
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

lots of bubbles.... if i wanted bubbles in the tub, i had to....:ner:

Didn't have the jets on, we'd just had a curry :eyebrows:
20-07-2020, 16:04
Roy S

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Originally Posted by willbewill

Well I love it but I'm a sucker for a Casio, I've got a F-91W on this morning ready for gardening duty.

Got a beat up W96 I like, strap broke so ordered a new one, £3.84, watch only cost me £8!
21-07-2020, 13:29
Roy S

Now on a blue strap

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21-07-2020, 19:31
struth

Certainly suits it
21-07-2020, 20:21
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

Certainly suits it

Plus it's the right size at 19mm (that 1mm gap with the previous strap really bugged me).
21-07-2020, 21:55
struth

Odd size 19 I'd guess.
21-07-2020, 23:19
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

Odd size 19 I'd guess.

Less common than the standard sizes but still getable. The blue leather one was £6 odd & came with a springbar tool & two buckles (one brushed finish & one shiny)
22-07-2020, 08:13
Roy S

Blacklisted today

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23-07-2020, 09:01
Roy S

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23-07-2020, 11:55
struth

Interesting one too.. I like the dial.
25-07-2020, 00:20
Roy S

Something for the weekend

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25-07-2020, 00:22
struth

Wish you'd stop buying these mickeymouse watches [emoji23]

Very good Roy
25-07-2020, 00:27
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

Wish you'd stop buying these mickeymouse watches [emoji23]

I know :) apparently Mickey Mouse wears a Roy S wristwatch :D
27-07-2020, 10:40
Roy S

Another 'Sea Ghost' & a lot of watch for 40 quid!

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27-07-2020, 10:49
struth

quite nice again roy... ive still got the bumblebee on.. never had it off and have ordered some straps for it:doh:
27-07-2020, 11:18
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

quite nice again roy... ive still got the bumblebee on.. never had it off and have ordered some straps for it:doh:

& why not Grant ;)

Creation had a bit of a reduction on the small 'military' Seiko 5s so I got a couple to fit the nice 18mm straps I had spare.

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27-07-2020, 11:33
struth

i like those seiko 5's.. ive had one in my wanted list for a while.. maybe some day
27-07-2020, 11:41
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

i like those seiko 5's.. ive had one in my wanted list for a while.. maybe some day

https://www.creationwatches.com/prod...atch-1716.html

You can use code CA31E to get another 5% off but use the Royal Mail post option without box, if you use the 'free' DHL option you end up paying import charges etc. They are a smaller watch at 38mm & 18mm strap width & if you go for one you'll have to source one of your longer straps. I keep an eye out on ebay for 5s & 'bargain' ones do pop up but they've usually had quite a 'life' lol
27-07-2020, 11:41
willbewill

This just arrived, a true Casio classic.

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27-07-2020, 11:44
willbewill

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Originally Posted by Roy S

& why not Grant ;)

Creation had a bit of a reduction on the small 'military' Seiko 5s so I got a couple to fit the nice 18mm straps I had spare.

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Love a nice field watch
27-07-2020, 23:43
Roy S

Put the blue one on a tan strap

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29-07-2020, 01:01
Roy S

A favourite cheapy now on a mesh strap

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29-07-2020, 08:25
struth

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Originally Posted by Roy S

A favourite cheapy now on a mesh strap

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Was looking at a pocket of that make.
29-07-2020, 08:44
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

Was looking at a pocket of that make.

I can't fault it for the twenty odd quid I paid for it, it keeps time well & seems to have a decent enough power reserve, highly recommended!

Got a few stunners coming this week, watch this space.
29-07-2020, 11:29
Ian7633

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Originally Posted by Roy S

I can't fault it for the twenty odd quid I paid for it, it keeps time well & seems to have a decent enough power reserve, highly recommended!

Got a few stunners coming this week, watch this space.

I've been on the lookout for a Mondaine Swiss railway watch for a while, yours looks very much like one.
29-07-2020, 13:15
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Ian7633

I've been on the lookout for a Mondaine Swiss railway watch for a while, yours looks very much like one.

Can’t recall where it came from, if I can track the source down I’ll post a link.
29-07-2020, 13:24
Ian7633

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Originally Posted by Roy S

Can’t recall where it came from, if I can track the source down I’ll post a link.

Thanks Roy, very much appreciated.
29-07-2020, 15:14
struth

Dark blue leather nato for the bumblebee.

Not bad at all.

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29-07-2020, 23:31
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Ian7633

Thanks Roy, very much appreciated.

There you go Ian. A little more than I paid, I reckon the strap'll be crap, mine was but just fit a decent one & you've got a nice looking watch that will belie it's price tag.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minimal-Aut...6065163&sr=8-2

Been out all day, this was waiting in the porch when I got home. A new model Aragon Caprice Pilot

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30-07-2020, 01:06
mad-moon

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Originally Posted by Roy S

There you go Ian. A little more than I paid, I reckon the strap'll be crap, mine was but just fit a decent one & you've got a nice looking watch that will belie it's price tag.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minimal-Aut...6065163&sr=8-2

Been out all day, this was waiting in the porch when I got home. A new model Aragon Caprice Pilot

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Fabulous colour...Citroen do a car this colour...very nice...
30-07-2020, 02:05
Ian7633

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Originally Posted by Roy S

There you go Ian. A little more than I paid, I reckon the strap'll be crap, mine was but just fit a decent one & you've got a nice looking watch that will belie it's price tag.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minimal-Aut...6065163&sr=8-2

Been out all day, this was waiting in the porch when I got home. A new model Aragon Caprice Pilot

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Cheers Roy, funny thing is I did a bit of digging around in the afternoon and found that very one on Amazon so I paid the money and it's due here between Monday and Thursday next week. I'll get one of those Milanese mesh straps for it, Mondains come with them and anyway I hate that brown thing it comes with lol. I'll just keep saving for a Mondain Stop2go.
30-07-2020, 10:43
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Ian7633

Cheers Roy, funny thing is I did a bit of digging around in the afternoon and found that very one on Amazon so I paid the money and it's due here between Monday and Thursday next week. I'll get one of those Milanese mesh straps for it, Mondains come with them and anyway I hate that brown thing it comes with lol. I'll just keep saving for a Mondain Stop2go.

Yes, that 'brown thing' does look pretty awful, mine came on a faux leather black strap. I hope you like the watch after the build up I've given it.

New cheapy today, this Parnis on a wide awake strap

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30-07-2020, 10:48
struth

wide awake face too :D not bad actually.. i like. yup i got a watch with one of those brown widebacked straps.. took it off immediately
30-07-2020, 12:21
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

wide awake face too :D not bad actually.. i like. yup i got a watch with one of those brown widebacked straps.. took it off immediately

Face isn't actually that blue, looked brighter cos I was out in the sun.

Caprice Pilot's NH36 engine room

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30-07-2020, 12:54
struth

Another nice nato in today.

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30-07-2020, 16:55
Roy S

Been messing about with straps. This Parnis was on a chunky light brown leather strap that didn't suit it at all. Found this black silicone strap but it had red stitched inserts... till I coloured them in with a black sharpie.

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31-07-2020, 09:57
Roy S

Last purchase for a while, need to move some on now

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31-07-2020, 11:46
struth

Another Aaragon.. I'd never heard of them before stuff looks well made and good movements
31-07-2020, 11:50
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

Another Aaragon.. I'd never heard of them before stuff looks well made and good movements

They're excellent, solid watches Grant.

Current state of play with the Parnis collection - bezelled to the left, non-bezel to the right.

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31-07-2020, 12:10
Roy S

Aragons, Gigandets & more cheapo autos (mainly Fosining). Will be swapping these, the Aragons need more space.

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31-07-2020, 12:20
struth

more watches than a watchshop mate:)
31-07-2020, 12:24
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

more watches than a watchshop mate:)

Tell me about it Grant, it has become a bit of an obsession during lockdown but sold one last week & got two more listed.

Here are the waifs & strays & Fossils

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31-07-2020, 17:47
andyrlb

I think I screwed up !!! At some point I placed a bid on this and went and won it [emoji22]
I think/hope I’ll get my money back on it ( not broadcasting what I paid )
It is genuine with its papers and box and I guess I could wear it though it ain’t my cuppa T.

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01-08-2020, 13:18
struth

New pocket arrived.. Quite nice for pennies.. A wind up one bu quite a nice actionhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...69c811d513.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7c43c4f012.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6be5f36e26.jpg
01-08-2020, 23:08
Roy S

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Originally Posted by andyrlb

I think I screwed up !!! At some point I placed a bid on this and went and won it [emoji22]
I think/hope I’ll get my money back on it ( not broadcasting what I paid )
It is genuine with its papers and box and I guess I could wear it though it ain’t my cuppa T.

Quite smart in a retro stylee, small I would imagine, 36mm?

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Originally Posted by struth

New pocket arrived.. Quite nice for pennies.. A wind up one bu quite a nice action

Fancy Mr Struth, that'd stop a bullet from a six gun pardner ;)

Been sporting this today

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