Reply With QuoteSorry, 'Smiths' makes me think of kitchen timers ;-)Originally Posted by Mr Curta
"The world's first Nicholas Parsons-driven fashion revolution is surely under way."
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-28853164
I love the look of this one, personally would like to see 'Smiths' on the dial but then I'm biased...
Cheers, Matthew Smith
Sorry, 'Smiths' makes me think of kitchen timers ;-)
Not some of the best meters for industry, steam locos and early to Fifities car instruments then?
Eddie,
Unitas 6498, screwed Glucydur balance,Nivarox hairspring, swan-neck regulator, 3/4 bridge with Geneva stripes and blued screws.
Eddie
I seem to remember you had acquired a 100 modified, highly decorated, Unitas movements with a central second hand, what is the intention for those movements?
I got 50 of these movements and they're earmarked for the B-Uhr.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Too soon to think anything but "drugs cheat" when I read "Armstrong" anywhere now.
Kind of sad.
There are plans for a B-Uhr? Was looking to get one of those, you're going to cost me a fortune Eddie
No, sorry.
As a kid we had a Smith kitchen timer, unlike all the modern mechanical timers it would go up to 4 hours. It wore out after several decades of hard service (mum was a dedicated cook).
My recollection of 'early' car instruments are those of Lucas 'Prince of Darkness'.
I joined Courtaulds as a student control engineer in the early 80s and don't recall seeing any instruments by Smiths from that time.
Seriously, if you never saw any Smiths vehicle instruments then you need to go to Specsavers.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
True now, not then ;-)
I was never much interested in older British cars apart from a brief infatuation with Jaguars (which were cursed by Lucas).
First instrument brand I really noticed was VDO.
What about the minis, Morris, Austin and many others? Anybody over the age of 20 must have seen these.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Whichever name goes on, it will be an exceedingly handsome watch.
Unitas 6498, screwed Glucydur balance,Nivarox hairspring, swan-neck regulator, 3/4 bridge with Geneva stripes and blued screws.
Eddie
Agreed.
Back when you mentioned that idea I liked it but thought that very few people would get it (especially as I seem to recall you were thinking about it for a brand directed as younger people). Since then, however, I feel that the retro thing has strengthened in relation to watches and fashions in general and I think it could work. I'm still in two minds about the Bessemer Converter outline logo though. That said, some marketingspeak bumf explaining what the logo represented would probably go down well with many current potential watch buyers!
Only from a distance or in photos.
looks stunning with rose gold been looking for a classic to wear with my suit everyday for work this would be great something unique
keep us posted
Not wanting to appear bold, but maybe you could just call them all Swanbourne? Have the re-issues as lines of the Swanbourne brand, and new designs simply 'Swanbourne'. It's a dignified sounding name, at least from here. So Swanbourne Precistas, Swanbourne Smiths etc. Just a thought I suppose.
What, name them after a road in Sheffield? If so I'd rather see the 'Trippet', 'Brocco' and 'Pomona' .... ;)
I suppose. French farm paddocks you crashed your plane into are much more romantic I guess.
Maybe Eddie needs to have a car crash with a member of the Royal Family and rename his company 'Goethe' for that exotic touch or something. Just think of the marketing potential.
My one and only car crash was in 1967 on the outskirts of Pewsey, what about that? Good job it wasn't at Nether Wallop.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Or Butt Hole Rd at Conisbrough it took the residents years to get it renamed Archers Way!
That could work. You could go on about how the near miss affirmed your love of motoring and inspired your new line of watches aimed at car lovers. Your headline limited edition could be a Ford Focus tie-in with a Burberry patterned aluminium barrel. The Pewsey REV1-ASBO. Then maybe something cider-themed.
Yes please,fully loaded for me,love to see the doodahs!
The Smiths M1? Although Ollech & Wajs may have got first dibs on that designation. How about the Smiths A61?
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Very nice, now I am spoilt for choice over my first Timefactors purchase.
Very nice indeed, I like it.
Ooooh. Still with the 6498?
Gorgeous. And the questions are when and how much?!
This is looking pretty dam sweet! Looks like quiet a large face… and specs yet?!
Hi Eddie, do you think we'll see the Armstrong Siddeley this year? The last picture you posted was beautiful.
Eddie
Thanks
Steve
Any news Eddie?
Available tomorrow.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
That´s stunning!
Looking great Eddie, where's my piggy bank?
Someone needs to contact the owners club.
They weren't too happy that I registered the trade mark ;-)
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
That's a beauty.
Congratulations, Eddie. Wonderful design. The older I am, the more comfortable the 50s are beginning to feel.
Brane
It is sweet, and tempting, but another dress watch for me? I don't own a suit or go anywhere that would require one.
The TF watch I'm really waiting for is the ceramic that was discussed some years ago.
The ceramic bit was abandoned, the design hasn't been.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
I wear dress watches most of the time, almost always while wearing jeans and t shirts. The watch is there for me to look at, and if it looks incongruous to others, so what?
True - Wear what you like, when you like - Don't let the fashion police win!I wear dress watches most of the time, almost always while wearing jeans and t shirts. The watch is there for me to look at, and if it looks incongruous to others, so what?
I really like the AS, Eddie - Great work!
I especially like this shot:
Stylish and understated in a 50's way, but a modern size.
M.
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Lovely looking thing
I like that very much, well done Eddie!
I couldn't agree more.I wear dress watches most of the time, almost always while wearing jeans and t shirts. The watch is there for me to look at, and if it looks incongruous to others, so what?
F.T.F.A.
Absolutely! I'm always saying I buy/wear watches for me, not for what other people think of them.I wear dress watches most of the time, almost always while wearing jeans and t shirts. The watch is there for me to look at, and if it looks incongruous to others, so what?
Just noticed that the grandly luxurious Armstrong Siddeley PRS-41 is now sold out. Will there be another model in this line?
:-(
I was saving up for one of those. Oh well.
Is the same movement in the sewills ferreira. Last time I looked there were still a few available. This seems to fill the same spot albeit slightly slimmer
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