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Another example to prove my point, this very afternoon!

Wifey's playing in a bridge tournament, expected to be home around 6. I`m still recovering from the cold from hell so happy to potter about...

I think this applies to lots of classic cars! Being able to do your own repair work is a big plus, can`t imagine owning a classic without doing my own work, even then it's all too easy to spend more...

I wouldn't, here's why:

Apart from the obvious water-ingress concerns, think about how the ultrasonic vibration will affect the lubrication in the movement. Likely effect is that the oil, applied...

My problem with texting is that folks work on the assumption that the recipient will see the message immediately, which depends on the recipient having their mobile phone close at hand at all times....

I rarely communicate by text, I`ve never got into what I call the tittle tattle text culture sending pointless messages back and forth, but what really puts me off is the ambiguity and scope for...

Whatever training or fitness regime is adopted, it's essential to write down and record everything, I`ve recently rediscovered this basic fact. Years ago when I ran seriously I always kept a training...

+1, how did folks do it in the era that pre-dates phones etc?

It's easy to put a programme together based on the equipment you have available, then to quote the Nike T-Shirt........Just Do It.
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Having being an active runner for 53 years I have to smile at some of the shoe-related comments on this thread. Shoes need to be comfortable and feel 'right', that's the top and bottom of it, what...

Big difference between working on co-axial movements and the earlier ones. in my opinion a co-axial is far more likely to need replacement parts that can only be accessed by an Omega accredited...

Magnifier and good light required, then engage brain and observe very carefully what's happening. If you can`t see the problem you have to keep looking harder, that's what a repairer would do. It's a...

I tried varifocal contact lenses 15 years ago and couldn't get on with them, vision always seemed blurred, reminded me of having concussion.

If the latest ones are markedly better I might try...

Night Owl- Bobby Paris (Northern soul)

I`ve never done it myself, my wife did it many years ago, but I`ve done the Yorkshire 3 peaks a couple of times and that was tough enough on the joints and feet.

Personally it wouldn't appeal to...

The one on my bench is a 2782 but looks v. similar. Mine has a bumper movement cal 354 and dates from 1953, one of the first Constellations but doesn`t have a pie-pan dial.

Not sure whether the...

Assuming you're considering buying the watch, I`ll give a word of advice.....Don't!

The watch is a scruffy example that's obviously led a very hard life, little wonder considering the age (1950s)....

A couple of seconds with a naked flame will soften the Loctite, this is essential if damage to screws is to be avoided. As for the screwdriver width, I suggest getting one with a tapered blade and...

Why not ask your friendly local Postman next time he calls, I`m sure he'll oblige with an answer.

I get on very well with our local posties, they do a fine job, if I`m out they sometimes have 2...

I've still got a good stock of movement parts for 1960s Omegas and I`m still taking a few jobs on thesedays. PM me if interested, with more details of the watch and I`ll discuss prices etc.

It...

Unbranded NH35 movements are definitely NOT regulated to a better standard than Seiko branded ones. The watch manufacturer is going to the trouble of regulating them properly, which any manufacturer...

No point in carping about the increased cost, if you don't like it use an alternative.

In my experience, and I`ve received hundreds of RMSD packages containing watches, biggest mistake people make...

Agree, there's no logic in it whatsoever. I argued the case with my GP surgery based on previous medical history and the fact I`d had shingles 3 years ago and been quite ill, they did a U turn and...

Having suffered a nasty bout of shingles 3 years ago I`m v. keen to avoid a repeat, according to the (totally illogical) NHS rules at 66 I don't qualify but owing to my medical history my GP decided,...

Just seen this thread.

Unfortunately I can`t help, I'm unable to get the replacement crown and pendant tube at sensible prices thesedays. I do have one of each in stock but they're reserved for...

Can`t comment on the military stuff but I may be interested in the Omega. PM with some details if interested, I`m guessing it's an automatic but can`t be certain from the pics.

Having lived on my own for a while in the distant past I learned how to do all the domestic stiff that the lady tends to do, Mrs W and I both worked full-time so we shared all the jobs. I'm fine with...