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  1. Can you buy a Grand Seiko, new, without its bracelet?

    Is it possible to buy a new GS - that comes from the factory on a bracelet - without it, please?

    Only one of my watches is on a bracelet - surprise, surprise, a Rolex - because I much prefer...
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    Why you want them serviced, please?

    Why you want them serviced, please?
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    I had the same experience. The UK partner of the...

    I had the same experience. The UK partner of the German carrier was really bad. That said, the German carrier wasn't much better. (And I don't think Brexit had anything to do with it.)
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    1 It isn't worth you sending a relatively cheap...

    1 It isn't worth you sending a relatively cheap ("£2.5k") watch to Germany to be serviced. The costs won't add value.

    2 However, if you really must, let the UK agent do it.

    3 That said, unless...
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    Some good watches on the thread so far. Sadly,...

    Some good watches on the thread so far. Sadly, quite a few from the dreadful Georges Kern era, too.
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    Buy a Timegrapher. It'll pay for itself, not...

    Buy a Timegrapher. It'll pay for itself, not least by telling you when your watches need (and don't need) servicing.
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    Springbars are the work of the Devil. The...

    Springbars are the work of the Devil. The evidence?

    1 'Strap changing marks' on watches in Sales Corner.
    2 A gold Ulysse Nardin 'San Marco' that fell from my wrist as I walked down the street....
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    Watchfinder ... common experience?

    Used Watchfinder's online form to sell a watch.
    Several days later, an email came from 'Panos' - a hacker? - "offering to help you sell your watch."
    A week later, Charlotte at Watchfinder offered...
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    Any colour but tan or black, please?

    I have a Girard Perregaux 'Vintage 1945' with moonphase, large date & a polished black dial in white gold. So far, so good ... it's a lovely watch. But, it's on a tan :nightmare: strap that really...
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    Buy a 'Weishi Timegrapher 1000'. (£125-ish online.) Wind the watch & test it. How To Use a Timegrapher (bobswatches.com)

    If its performance is acceptable, wear it. If not, have it serviced.

    ...
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    The Omega Boutique is next to Lumber's shop.

    The Omega Boutique is next to Lumber's shop.
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    Omega Boutique in Leicester

    Lumber's, authorised dealers for Breguet, Chopard, Montblanc and others, have opened an Omega Boutique on High Street in Leicester.
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    Home Insurance renewal

    Our Marks & Spencer (i.e. Aviva) home insurance renewal is due. It's gone up 20% to £1,200.

    Has anyone moved away from M&S insurance, please, and, if so, where to?
  14. Thread: PSA - NOMOS

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    PSA - NOMOS

    A bricks & clicks shop in Leicester is discounting its stock of NOMOS.

    Owned by Rob, a good guy, Stewarts Watches​ is worth visiting in person or online anyway.
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    The 'Civilian' version that I posted is...

    The 'Civilian' version that I posted is breathtakingly bad. Literally. I gasped when I first saw it.

    Even now, I can't believe that a manufacturer as good as Breguet could take an iconic design...
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    The new Breguet Type XX ... brace yourself.

    https://storage.googleapis.com/pubzapuscentral/watchprosite/breguet/317/raw/breguet_7578076.jpg
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    You may be able to influence* this figure by: ...

    You may be able to influence* this figure by:

    1 The position you put the watch at night - dial up, dial down, crown up et cetera.
    2 Winding it - even though it's automatic - when you take it off...
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    If you really want a 400, though, this could...

    If you really want a 400, though, this could scratch the itch ...

    https://storage.googleapis.com/pubzapuscentral/watchprosite/home/469/raw/home_7576711.jpg
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    Model 01 0240 410. Watch 086XX. (And, yes, I've...

    Model 01 0240 410. Watch 086XX.
    (And, yes, I've just remembered that it's my other - non-moonphase - Chronomaster that has the 400. :witless:)
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    Not with my 4 in the last 18 years. :pride:

    Not with my 4 in the last 18 years. :pride:
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    They suit the watch very well, both in elegance...

    They suit the watch very well, both in elegance and ergonomics.

    I recommend the watch strongly (and mine's not for sale). :smug:
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    p.s. My 400 performs well within COSC in the 5...

    p.s. My 400 performs well within COSC in the 5 other positions, too.
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    Here's my 400 ... ...

    Here's my 400 ...

    https://storage.googleapis.com/pubzapuscentral/watchprosite/home/161/raw/home_7572926.jpg
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    Where does the 410 figure in this?

    Where does the 410 figure in this?
  25. Thank you very much, Jocke.

    Wonderful images as always, Jocke. You enrich our pleasure in watches.
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