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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: