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This Rotary turned up today. It seems to wind and run OK, but the day can't be set and the day is extremely difficult to set. The stem seems loose and seems to slip inside when trying to set the...

A couple of years ago, my Mother-in-law bought my FIL, on my advice, a Speedbird II for his birthday. All went well for a while, then I noticed he wasn't wearing it, so I assumed it had fallen out of...

Personally, I think the cream / ivory is the best.

Very nice looking one of a kind!

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Whilst putting a new strap on my treasured Speedbird II PRS7 (Goldbird), I got to thinking , I wonder where the other...

Always wear my "Pepsi" when boating on the canals. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/d9459f7bddb5df366685e2cd296a9616.jpg

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I agree, especially as it only cost me £20!

I haven't taken the back off, mostly if it ain't broke etc... I have gleaned, however, there is likely to be an ETA hand winding movement in there.

I popped into an "antique" shop in Felixstowe and found this little beauty:
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The lighting is a little harsh...

Thanks! I will order another and give it a go. When the capacitor fails, I know where to come...

I have a Junghans Mega Solar which has a black ceramic case and matching strap consisting of ceramic rectangular section rings threaded on a silicone and plastic core. The rings are separated by...

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Thanks for your help and advice.

Whilst going through my late father's effects, I found four watches which I did not know he had. I would be interested in the opinions of the people on this forum about this second pair.

First up...

Thanks! That is interesting, if they are 1950s they could have been my father's, if they are earlier then they are probably from my Grandfather.

Whilst going through my late father's effects, I found four watches which I did not know he had. I would be interested in the opinions of the people on this forum.

Here are a pair of Gruen...

A perfect example of the "Steampunk" style! Do a Google image search for some more extreme examples :shock:

A friend of mine saw this on Ebay and was attracted to it:

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He asked my opinion about it, in case another one came up. I haven't...

You interest me strangely. Tell me more :)

Well you know these directors when they are looking for authenticity...

Thanks, Guys. I will do some shopping around.

Paul

Can you post/point to some pictures?

The school at which my wife teaches is putting on a production of "Guys and Dolls" (incidentally one of my favourite films). Gill is in charge of obtaining the props and the director has called for a...

Its just too obvious really :oops:

Welcome Ian.

Don't give up on your 5 yet! I have one which is over 15 years old and during that time the trim around the date window and one of the hour spots have become unstuck. In both cases my...