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looks decent roy...
Ali Express sale, around the sixty quid mark [emoji846]Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
A very good friend passed away last December and in his will he has left me a watch.It's a Tissot Seastar Navigator Chronograph from the late 1970's. It is in need of a service, it runs but stops after a while, hopefully just dried up oils and nothing broken. It's in very good condition, all original with the box, previous service history and the original sales receipt from when he bought it new from an official Tissot dealer. Hopefully I will get it collected from the solicitor who I ask to keep it safe as I can't get out to pick it up. When I have it I'll post some photos here. A very thoughtful gift from my old mate.
Worth getting fixed Ian.
A strong happy memory Sir,
worth far more than any watch.
Anytime you check the time?
Well..
Meanwhile...
My Parnis 'Top Gun's strap finally gave up,
didn't want it sitting unused so put it on a Breitling Navitimer strap.
Life in the old dog yet I think. :thumbsup:
(yes, the dates off lol)
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Nice one Ian, look forward to the photos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
Lorus today, this one has an older Seiko movement you can only wind with movement so it’ll probably stop soon…
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Most definitely Gaz. I have a favourite watchmaker who does amazing work, athough I'm based on the south coast I use a chap in the jewellery quarter in Birmingham, proper highly skilled expert and very fair prices. He's quoted me around £350 plus any parts that may be needed but that does include a new seconds hand as the current one has faded from bright orange to pale pink!!!. My brother put me on to him as he's been having his watches maintained there for thirty odd years and always gets great service.Quote:
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I did try to learn watchmaking many years ago but my sausage fingers and bad temper tantrums when trying to find springs that have pinged off went against tackling anything worthwhile lol.
My friend also left me some other watches, a Swiss Emperor chrono and a couple of Citizen Eco Drives, all nice items.
ry
Hamilton ‘Countdown’ chrono
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Hammies are always good
That's very very cool Ian.
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Another Ali express offering
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stylish
a bit green for my liking; or should say wrong shade lol
Far too green for me hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
quite classy; the outer has a nice shape
Does anyone have a recommendation for reasonably priced watch case for traveling?
renitor do ones that are fairly bulletproof. various sizes etc. seen them on the bay
Cheers Grant
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Usually just use a roll, something like thisQuote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
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I wrap a small hand towel round it as well for added padding.
Thanks Roy, quite like that ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
almost st martin which is out in the carribean ....lol nice looker again
Not happy with Breitling,
Sent my watch in as there was an issue with the crown not screwing in properly and in a years ownership from new the crown has progressively got worse , I’m thinking it’s under warranty so there shouldn’t be an issue right ?
No not at Breitling it would appear , they claim that the watch has sustained an impact/shock , absolute BS .
So I now have a fight on my hands with them , £320 they want , I’m fuming [emoji35]
Lesson learned ( stick to my G-Shock [emoji1787])
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breitling have a terrible rep for warranty.
Yeah their reviews are terrible.Quote:
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Never been keen on Breitlings, not sure why, maybe the designs?
Having said that I've bought uglier watches, not for what Breitlings go for though!
decent brand seestern...seen them before
Attachment 30500Popped in to see the guys in my local AD for a chat, and yes, bought another watch! It was in the sale though.
more like your usual roy. make nice watches paganiQuote:
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They go from strength to strength Grant.Quote:
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For a chronograph watch, that Pagani is remarkably elegant. Nice one. :)Quote:
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Nice colours.Quote:
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On my wrist today, and will be for a long time, is my Alpina Geneve Startimer Chronograph on a handmade (by Pavel) Horween burgundy leather strap.
Love this piece. Such amazing clarity and can be easily read by eyes with slightly naff short distance focus (i.e. mine). :D
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A big pilot’s watch (the big pilot didn’t mind me wearing it)
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just as well, the big pilot was sleeping eh:D looks pretty big
Sorry but don’t see the connection.Quote:
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means they(pagani) are getting better all the time
I was also alluding to the similarity between your new Porsche design chronograph and this Pagani.Quote:
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Aha, ok.
Something for the weekend sir?
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I foresee that Pagani watches will eventually break away from their 'homage' basis and start creating some discrete designs. Their manufacturing quality is excellent given the retail prices they sell for.Quote:
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Put this Spinnaker on a cloth strap
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good match.
nice one from parnis. not the usual tho.Quote:
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