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Purists aren’t keen on the 4:30 date window but if you had it in the usual place you’d lose the numeral 3, which balances the face nicely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
You won’t like today’s timepiece Barry
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Oh I don't know - assuming you have a matching car! :D
Here's my Speedmaster. It's what they call 'pre-moon' in that it's the same reference that went to the moon but it doesn't have the moon inscription on the back. Bezel and hands are service replacements (and pushers and crown for all I know), but I like it. 50 years ago, who would believe it?
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Unfortunately not but don’t think they make a Renault Clio watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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I've just ordered one of these, it should be here in the next couple of days. I wanted something nice but not too expensive so I don't have to be too precious about it. It'll be my daily wearer.
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Very nice! Speedmasters are really interesting. A great heritage, and timeless design (no pun intended).Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick Dixon
Great timepiece, looks good on the leather strap to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick Dixon
Nice one Rich. I have a Monaco but fancied a second Tag, maybe a Carrera?Quote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
This accompanied me on my weekend away -
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and this was an eBay purchase waiting for me when I got back -
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Was polishing up a few of mine to night.
Rene Valente, Elgin and last 2 are of an Intrecrate small Illinois https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0c30f178a0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...44f1d07e80.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3faac3895f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...597433ada6.jpg
Like the skeleton strap watch Grant, strikes just the right balance between being decorative & still being able to tell the time. I have a Fossil skeleton but it’s not as elegant
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Fossil watches are good. That one of mine I forgot I had it. [emoji23]
I've 'lost' a very nice Seiko kinetic in the house somewhere, I bought it with the collection I got when I retired so it's got a sentimental attachment but I've had cupboards out and no sign. I know it's in the house somewhere, so frustrating.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
What time is it?
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Yeah, it defeats purpose of being a watch when you cant tell what time it is
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Originally Posted by Roy S
Ah but that's the old shapeQuote:
Originally Posted by mad-moon
Attachment 26350Orange monster today,
Weird coincidence, put a new strap on mine todayQuote:
Originally Posted by archiesdad
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And today it’s
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I assume you have tested this to 200 m ? for warrantee purposes Roy ?
Go on then Roy, how many watches do you own? Some fab timepieces you have I must say.
Let’s just say I know it’s ok to wear it in the bath (but I don’t)Quote:
Originally Posted by Audio Al
I’m really not sure Alex, it’s a bit of a movable feast. A bit like hifi gear I’ll keep a watch for a while then move it on, I’ve usually got a couple listed on eBay at any one time. There is a core of favourite watches I’ll never sell which includes my more exotic timepieces.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Dusted this one off for today
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I rather like this one, and the Fossil, I could spend a good amount of time watching the gears move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Long ago, my then wife and I were shopping in this gallery in Manteo NC, and I saw a wrist watch on the floor, so I picked it up. I asked the clerk on the way out if anyone reported loosing a watch, and no one had. After we got back to the car I looked at it, and it was a woman’s Rolex! I took it to a Rolex dealer and had it cleaned and serviced, and I imagine she’s still wearing it now. My family was stunned, “You gave your wife a Rolex?”. It looked exactly like the Men’s Rolex you posted earlier, but smaller.
Russell
Like the Hamilton
Cheers. Today it’s my New York SeikoQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy831
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that's a nice uncomplicated dial. nice engine turning
It's quite an elegant watch Grant, photos don't really do the blue dial justice.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
It's a really nice looking watch, in a very similar style to the vintage Rolex I had years ago. A great example of how good design lasts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
And it was only 200 bucks :DQuote:
Originally Posted by stairpost
not too pricey. one of the few wrist watches i would wear. i like it a lot
Nice exhibition back to
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That's a good price, it's nice that not everything has to be stupidly expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Yes I like that one - simple and elegant. So much better than chunky diver's watches with their built in stopwatches and calculator bezels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
You mean this sort of thing? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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Just a cheap and cheerful Ebay purchase today
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Oooooooo giz itQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Erm.. No. This is one I’ll keep to remind me of a great holiday in New York, the helicopter flight was amazingQuote:
Originally Posted by mad-moon
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Lovely shot Roy.
This is my only quality timepiece :
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Nice looking vintage timepiece Alan, very characterful.
Did a helicopter trip over Vegas & the Grand Canyon as well
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I have to admit to not recognising it at all. It looks like a quality piece of work, can you tell us a bit about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
Looks like a pink gold / copper dial Chronographe Suisse. There were quite a few variants of this back in the 50s-60s. I like them a lot.
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That was really interesting. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by montesquieu
Yes it's a Chronographe Suisse with a Landeron movement.
I think this one is from the 50's but we don't know who in the family was the original owner.
I had it fully serviced about 3 months ago at Hollins in Dudley and wear it quite regularly.
How far back in the family can you trace it? I assume it must have been a man, a generation or two older? It's a great piece to have in the family.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
It's more like two generations but we don't have anything to go on.
There is a possible name but we have no knowledge of ownership or family history.
A proper family mystery then, it adds intrigue to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
I also have one of these (stock image), I really like the simple reliability of it. it cost me about £90 if I remember correctly.
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I put mine on a bracelet as I found the leather strap got a bit sweaty on hot days.