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    Phoenix NATO

    M Steward produces the original NATO nylon straps, he sells direct on eBay:...
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    Wow!

    Some serious talent there. I wonder when we will see the mug on Antiques roadshow!
  3. Thread: MWC vs CWC

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    Whilst I have not bought an MWC, I have yet to...

    Whilst I have not bought an MWC, I have yet to hear a positive word for them. I have a small collection of divers watches and at the end of the day you do get what you pay for an old adage but true,...
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    Re: Advice re CWC quartz diver - now with pics

    I have a quartz CWC diver in my rather modest [divers] collection, which I bought about six years ago, still working on the original battery. This was my daily beater for the last month whilst my sub...
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    Re: A genuine Rolex rarity!

    Not genuine, no Rolex explorers I or II were made with quartz movements. Only the 'Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz' further information is available on the following website http://www.oysterquartz.net/...
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    Re: What are rolex doing....

    I have the older Submariner [model 14060M] I do not personally like the newer versions, having said that Rolex will probably sell all that they can make. Incidentally whilst my sub is sufficiently...
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    Re: NATOs - a comparative review

    I have quite a few 'NATO' straps, whilst one's purchased from Eddie and others are very comfortable, the original that I have with my CWC and an Admiralty from Rolex are to the original MoD spec,...
  8. Re: I used to have this, should I have let it go ??

    Unfortunately many of us do the same. Years ago [when a Rolex Sub cost around £250] I bought a Longines Greenlander from a military surplus shop, for a few quid, some while later I gave it to a...
  9. Thread: The 18Q.....

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    Re: The 18Q.....

    The 18Q is the watch that goes with me to the [swimming] pool every week.

    I find that the bezel superior to the CWC bezel, as for the Sub, I have no wish to smash it poolside!! would cost too much...
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    Re: Is my pub landlord full of BS!!!

    Totally correct..........That he is full of BS.
  11. Re: Which ''one'' Watch Would You Choose For All Occasions

    I have a Rolex Submariner [no date] which has been worn in the water, it's natural habitat! with shorts, lounge suit, dinner suit. It has never felt out of place, I would deem it to be suitable for...
  12. Thread: The Seiko Izul

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    Re: The Seiko Izul

    Mmmmmm....Looks more like a clock to me
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    Re: Sharing my Military collection

    I have only two at present, both worn, the Precista is my swimming watch.
    Although many years ago, probably in the early '70's I bought an ex WD Longines I believe to be a 'Greenlander" cost me...
  14. Re: Rolex GMT - does it really take a year to make one?

    Rolex used to say it took a year apparently in man hours, probably before they used robotic systems
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    :bounce: I have always wondered why the Exp II was named the "McQueen" when he was usually seen wearing the Rolex Submariner, Ho Hum
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    Re: New Rolex Submariner (scans)

    As an owner of a ND sub which I consider harks back to the original subs, I have to agree.
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    Re: Just saw this on Ebay "This is a real Rolex"

    Possibly the watch is as authentic as the commission
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    Re: A big thanks to Krystal Hosting

    I'll drink to that. Pleased to see Time factors and the forum back
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    Re: Soon we'll all be wearing one..

    Maybe a diver's model!!!!
  20. Thread: PRS-18Q

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    PRS-18Q

    Dear Eddie

    Just to let you know that the order has just arrived, extremely well packaged

    The watch is all that I expected, my first 'Precista' watch, possibly not my last!


    Regards

    And...
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    Re: Did Rolex ever supply the British Military?

    Jedly1

    Go to the following site http://www.deep-sea-diving.com/

    Cheers.
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    Re: CWC RN Dive Watch

    The current quartz model, watch only [no strap] 69 grammes.

    Cheers
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    Re: Eterna-Matic IDF Kontiki Super

    The badge represents Shayetet 13 which are the Israeli naval commandos an elite special forces unit, similar to the SBS and the US Navy Seals. :)
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    Greetings gasgasbones I have owned the CWC...

    Greetings gasgasbones

    I have owned the CWC quartz, for about two years now, very good watch, whilst I do not dive I swim regularly and I find the watch to be clear in the water, it is also a good...
  25. Thread: Early CWC

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    CWC-Spring bars

    As the CWC was, and AFAIK still manufactured to the MoD spec Def Stan 66-4 pt1. This specified brazed strap bars, it would seem to me unlikely for them to change, for a few models.

    I have one of...
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