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03-11-2022, 09:20
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Rush2112

I am very fortunate to have these three watches. Picture 2 my Michael Phelps Planet Ocean Omega Seamaster Automatic, Picture 3 my Quartz Omega Deville (A watch that is not really befitting of the name Omega as its not a mechanical movement for which Omega are rightly regarded as amongst the finest manufacturers of movement watches in the world) lastly but by no means least, pic 4 my father's Omega Geneve circa 1973, mechanical movement a Christmas present from my late mother and with me while I arrange having it serviced and cleaned. (Although to be fair it keeps pretty much perfect time, despite to my knowledge having only been serviced once its lifetime!)

Some nice pieces.

I have a Planet Ocean (& you've given me a perfect excuse for another gratuitous wrist shot :) )

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03-11-2022, 19:27
Barry

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Originally Posted by Roy S

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That Молния looks like something from the '50s.
03-11-2022, 19:28
Barry

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Lovely - all you need in a watch.
03-11-2022, 20:12
Roy S

Anyone keen on watches?

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Originally Posted by Barry

That Молния looks like something from the '50s.

Only the dial is old (70 years?) the rest of the watch is fairly new, custom build with a Seagull ST36 mechanical movement.

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03-11-2022, 21:54
Barry

Seagull -would that be the Chinese company that also made cameras (twin lens reflex designs)?
03-11-2022, 22:24
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Barry

Seagull -would that be the Chinese company that also made cameras (twin lens reflex designs)?

This company only appear to make watches Barry

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin_Seagull
03-11-2022, 22:43
Barry

It seems there are two Chinese manufacturers called Seagull. One makes watch movements (in fact quarter of the global output! :eek:), the other cameras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagull_Camera.
03-11-2022, 23:11
Mikeandvan

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Originally Posted by Roy S

If it’s losing or gaining half a minute a day by the end of the week it’ll either be three and a half minutes slow or fast. No biggy in my book, I don’t even wear the same watch for a week. If it hasn’t lost or gained any time (which I suspect will be the case) don’t panic Captain Mainwaring.
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Over about 4/5 days watch appears to have gained 1 minute, so is within manufacturing specs of -+ 15-25 secs per day.
03-11-2022, 23:12
Mikeandvan

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Originally Posted by Barry

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Lovely - all you need in a watch.

What brand is that? Looks like Omega?
04-11-2022, 03:13
Roy S

They didn’t have a Mickey Mouse watch so I got a Deadpool one [emoji4]

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04-11-2022, 03:15
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

Over about 4/5 days watch appears to have gained 1 minute, so is within manufacturing specs of -+ 15-25 secs per day.

That’s not too bad then, not like any of us live our life to the second so having a rough idea what time it is is all most of us need.
04-11-2022, 03:28
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Barry

It seems there are two Chinese manufacturers called Seagull. One makes watch movements (in fact quarter of the global output! :eek:), the other cameras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagull_Camera.

Two more Seagulls

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04-11-2022, 07:08
Rush2112

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Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

What brand is that? Looks like Omega?

It is indeed a Omega Geneve circa 1973 mechanical movement and remarkable thin in profile too for a movement watch !

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04-11-2022, 07:44
struth

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Originally Posted by Barry

It seems there are two Chinese manufacturers called Seagull. One makes watch movements (in fact quarter of the global output! :eek:), the other cameras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagull_Camera.

also british seagull, who have made outboard engines since 30's.. still going strong and still british. most of their engines are still going too.lol
04-11-2022, 08:37
Mikeandvan

I've got an Omega seamaster from mid 60s, and weirdly for such a plain watch, strangers often recognise it's an Omega, they have very unassuming dials, but even from far away they have that Omega look to them. I do like a 36mm watch, hate the big 42mm one's popular today.
04-11-2022, 15:34
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

I do like a 36mm watch, hate the big 42mm one's popular today.

You wouldn’t like this then, new release from Rolex - 51mm !

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04-11-2022, 15:48
Roy S

Anyone keen on watches?

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Originally Posted by struth

also british seagull, who have made outboard engines since 30's.. still going strong and still british. most of their engines are still going too.lol

Then there's the large chip stealing bird of the same name

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04-11-2022, 16:06
struth

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Originally Posted by Roy S

You wouldn’t like this then, new release from Rolex - 51mm !

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you need a big wrist for that beast. real diver's size
04-11-2022, 16:53
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

you need a big wrist for that beast. real diver's size

Big pockets to, retail is around the £22k mark but they reckon they'll be changing hands on the grey market for more than double that.
04-11-2022, 18:01
struth

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Originally Posted by Roy S

Big pockets to, retail is around the £22k mark but they reckon they'll be changing hands on the grey market for more than double that.

dont think the price will scare the folk that'll want it. not for me but its certainly got something too.
04-11-2022, 19:01
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

dont think the price will scare the folk that'll want it. not for me but its certainly got something too.

Indeed, just one more for the collection, probably won't even get worn, straight in the safety deposit box...

Reminded me of a massive Invicta I used to have, think that was 60mm, was like having an alarm clock duct taped to your wrist.

At least the new Rolex is titanium so shouldn't be over heavy.
04-11-2022, 19:04
struth

i don't have anything that requires a safety deposit box..:eek:
04-11-2022, 19:51
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

i don't have anything that requires a safety deposit box..:eek:

I had to get a safe installed, mainly cos of the value of my two Rolex's
04-11-2022, 19:55
struth

Yes they have a decent value. Often in thousands.
Even my old pockets were at peak in low hundreds, less now I bet.
04-11-2022, 20:23
Filterlab

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Originally Posted by Roy S

You wouldn’t like this then, new release from Rolex - 51mm !

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I had a 52mm Seiko Emperor Tuna. It was just too big - and I can carry a big watch with ease.

I like 38mm to 45mm.
04-11-2022, 22:30
Barry

30mm diameter is large enough for me.
04-11-2022, 22:36
Barry

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Originally Posted by Roy S

You wouldn’t like this then, new release from Rolex - 51mm !

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Would have been better had they enlarged the dial and reduced the width of the rather vulgar-looking bezel marked: DEEPSEA CHALLENGE RING LOCK SYSTEM. It would make the watch easier to read underwater (which is the intention, rather than pandering to a 'matcho'-look).
05-11-2022, 10:59
Roy S

About 45 today

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06-11-2022, 17:07
Filterlab

Had three on today.

OceanX Sharkmaster 1,000m in rose gold, then my Alpina Geneve Startimer Chrono, and for the evening I am wearing my Laco Valencia 42 marine with the magnificent full lume dial. :)

**Edit** Forgot that I wore my Apple Watch for the gym earlier. :D

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06-11-2022, 17:16
Filterlab

I have one of these fun little pieces coming in this week. An Accurist 7365 Retro Racer Chrono. Bicompax dial, no running seconds hand for the time (dead face), a compact 39mm cushion case, and slim. Looks pretty, and was an absolute snip at £70. So much value these days.

The Milanese will be removed immediately and I have a black/grey/orange stripe de-G10'd NATO going on there.

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Real world shot (not mine)...

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06-11-2022, 17:38
struth

Got this on again today.
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06-11-2022, 17:43
Barry

I would find that dial unreadable.
06-11-2022, 17:48
struth

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Originally Posted by Barry

I would find that dial unreadable.

a fair chunk of the day it is unreadable:ner:
06-11-2022, 18:13
Filterlab

I remember those being released. Lovely constellation lume if I remember correctly.
06-11-2022, 20:55
Roy S

Not ventured far today so haven’t been wearing a watch but I’m selling a couple on eBay so needed to track down some spare bracelet links. Couldn’t find those but came across a decent rubber strap with a deployment clasp, thought it would go well on Steeldive’s take on a Captain Willard.

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07-11-2022, 13:07
Roy S

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07-11-2022, 13:24
struth

both quite stylish...
08-11-2022, 10:41
Roy S

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08-11-2022, 11:17
struth

ive just about dried out now lol... nice hammy Roy.
09-11-2022, 02:54
Roy S

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09-11-2022, 18:18
struth

watch i was wearing needs a battery... i will put it in the to do pile, which gets larger every week.

ps nice orient
10-11-2022, 01:42
Roy S

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Originally Posted by struth

ps nice orient

Cheers

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11-11-2022, 17:58
Roy S

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13-11-2022, 20:31
Mikeandvan

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Originally Posted by Roy S

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That's nice, I'm after a dive watch now, must be 39mm or less though, I like the vintage look. Was looking at the Tudor black bay 58, at around £3k, but then started seeing similar by the likes of Rema and especially Squale - whose movements are just as accurate as the Tudor at +- 5 spd. Although the Black bay is lovely, the Squales at a third of the price perhaps might be my option.
13-11-2022, 20:42
struth

ive a tudor copy.. think this is it.

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13-11-2022, 21:17
Roy S

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Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

That's nice, I'm after a dive watch now, must be 39mm or less though, I like the vintage look. Was looking at the Tudor black bay 58, at around £3k, but then started seeing similar by the likes of Rema and especially Squale - whose movements are just as accurate as the Tudor at +- 5 spd. Although the Black bay is lovely, the Squales at a third of the price perhaps might be my option.

I’ve no experience of Tudor but they are generally well reviewed. I have a Squale I picked up for £475 and I’ve been very pleased with it.

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If you don’t want to spend quite as much San Martin (Ali Express) do a really nice retro diver.

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At 42mm probably too large for you but Certina make nice watches with an impressive 80 hour power reserve.

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13-11-2022, 21:46
Mikeandvan

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Originally Posted by struth

ive a tudor copy.. think this is it.

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Nice, what colour is the bezel?
13-11-2022, 21:50
Mikeandvan

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Originally Posted by Roy S

I’ve no experience of Tudor but they are generally well reviewed. I have a Squale I picked up for £475 and I’ve been very pleased with it.

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If you don’t want to spend quite as much San Martin (Ali Express) do a really nice retro diver.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...56645d230e.jpg

At 42mm probably too large for you but Certina make nice watches with an impressive 80 hour power reserve.

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Certina, that's another name I've been noticing in these watch reviews, one of the many not so well known Swiss brands, I mean if the movements are as trust worthy as the likes of Omega and Rolex, and they certainly look as good, then might as well save yourself a few thousand bucks. Squale have got a massive catalogue too, reissuing a lot of their old stuff from the 50s-70s, which makes the likes of me very happy! I love that era for watches, but the accuracy of these old time pieces puts me off. Though i do lust after an old Rolex or Tudor date watch oyster watch, with the magified date window.
13-11-2022, 21:50
struth

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Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

Nice, what colour is the bezel?

blue, but not garish. but you can get black too or could. not bad for a cheapish price. keeps decnt time too(auto)
13-11-2022, 21:53
struth

certina have been going since 19th c... great name, if not loved as much as rolex etc. owned by swatch now.

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