Reply With QuoteCongratulations on the acquisition.Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Keeping the Speedmaster theme going, only something smaller and lighter than the standard moonwatch.
Now, that's a find, congrats!A dream come true after long searching: Fortis Cosmonauts with Lemania 5100 calibre as new in full set from 1995 with all original tritium hands and dial
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Congratulations on the acquisition.Keeping the Speedmaster theme going, only something smaller and lighter than the standard moonwatch.
Ah, it’s a Speedmaster 321. Nice one!
Thank you, went back to Darren for additional negotiations and here we are. I must do a pros and cons type review as a lot of discussion on this watch is mixed between those who love the revival against those who think it’s just cashing in on old history.
I have to say the link screws are the smallest that I have ever messed around with and one each side. Strangely not linked as in having to use two screw drivers at the same time, they are tiny with a Rod of metal in the centre that the screws don’t attach to but press against if that makes sense. Put the rod in, put one screw in, turn the bracelet over and pop the other screw in. After a few hours I got there without losing anything.
The watch is incredibly light, shame the same cannot be said about the packaging.
Last edited by Wallasey Runner; 16th August 2023 at 19:10.
Wonderful, congrats.Keeping the Speedmaster theme going, only something smaller and lighter than the standard moonwatch.
Remarkably still an under appreciated watch. This will surely be one that people regret passing on based on price alone. It is the one Speedmaster to rule them all.
Reminds me I must get mine from the bank and actually wear it at some point!
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Thank you, been tracking these for a while now, so glad to have found one.
I spent many hours reading watch forum reviews and discussions and the usual types who do reviews on everything plus a few videos and there are clearly haters out there, but that’s the modern world. As stated, I will do a layman’s review on this at some point.
Just to encourage you to get it out of the vault, hand built by one person, assembled and checked, then fully stripped before being examined and completely rebuilt for a second time. No wonder they can only build a little over a 1,000 movements a year and those are shared with the platinum model.
The screws are an exercise in patience. I learnt a lot about myself when resizing mine. Along with a few new curse words and how to hold my breath like a saturation diver. Tiny things indeed.
That movement
Nice one, Ken.
That is indeed a nice one, Ken. Congratulations.
Have to try one out at some point. Haven’t even looked at the prices in a while.
That 222 is beautiful!
That's absolutely fantastic. Always liked these and to find a full set in such good condition must indeed be a dream come true. Enjoy it!A dream come true after long searching: Fortis Cosmonauts with Lemania 5100 calibre as new in full set from 1995 with all original tritium hands and dial
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The best of both worlds; the Eddy in a new jacket. Best Speedmaster out there. Congrats!
That is the dog’s. Superb find. Always wanted one of these. CongratulationsA dream come true after long searching: Fortis Cosmonauts with Lemania 5100 calibre as new in full set from 1995 with all original tritium hands and dial
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That looks in fantastic condition.A dream come true after long searching: Fortis Cosmonauts with Lemania 5100 calibre as new in full set from 1995 with all original tritium hands and dial
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Very nice.
Second one of these in yesterday after the recent seiko didn’t work out
Last edited by wileeeeeey; 17th August 2023 at 10:45.
A quick comparison thread vs AP RO is obv neededSecond one of these in yesterday after the recent seiko didn’t work out
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Very sports bracelet my friend, and a darn site cheaper than your usual tastes. What do you think of the size?Second one of these in yesterday after the recent seiko didn’t work out
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Cheers guys. Will try and get a side by side with the RO at some point.
Fred, I got the Sainsbury’s parking fine in the post today. Hope you didn’t get one too!
I like my Tissot PRX, and I like that I don't care about every tiny whisper of a scratch I give it.
I've the smaller quartz and it sits on the wrist very comfortably.
You spend a hell of a lot more time feeling a watch sat on you than you spend looking at it, and so how a watch sits seems to be the important thing if a watch wants to stick with me.
A 35mm Nomos didn't last, because it sat badly on me; a 42mm Nivrel lasted years, and that somehow felt very easy. Must all be in the lugs....
Speedies often leave me a bit "Meh!", but that is a thing of considerable beauty - I doubt I'd ever wear face-up: just look at it!Keeping the Speedmaster theme going, only something smaller and lighter than the standard moonwatch.
On assumption you overstayed in the parking lot, email Sainsburys customer service and explain you were using the store but were delayed to 'xyz' reason (elderly parent, meeting a friend in-store for a coffee, whatever...). Supermarkets almost always cancel the ticket for you unless you're a repeat offender. You'll have no luck if you go through the formal appeal process through the 3rd party parking company.
Thanks for the tip but I paid it on a cashback debit card so I’ve got a savage 4p coming back to me. Relieved it was only £40.
Met Fred in the car park and didn’t think to go in and buy something. You live and learn.
Fair! Worth a fight for £40, but not worth the hassle for £39.96
Oh no. I was there longer than you so no doubt I will also!
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DPD just made a delivery. A lot of bang for your buck, I'm liking this a lot.
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Missed out on the original release. Finally found one at a sensible price.
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Found in the display for sale in the local Tudor Boutique. Really missed the first on I had, hopefully can hold on to this one a bit longer!
Another of these has just appeared on SC, from a seller I could praise for the rest of the day.I'd had a recent respite on the watch buying front due to looking for a new job. However, that was finally broken after securing a new future last week so I treated myself to this rather lovely Seiko from SC.
Picked up something funky from my watchmaker today. A early c case Heuer with a valjoux 7734 movement. Unsigned but I am guessing it is an early Carrera. Not my usual style but I love the pumpkin patina on the lume which complements the orange chrono hand.
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Cooler than Jim Morrison in an IglooPicked up something funky from my watchmaker today. A early c case Heuer with a valjoux 7734 movement. Unsigned but I am guessing it is an early Carrera. Not my usual style but I love the pumpkin patina on the lume which complements the orange chrono hand.
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Since my Seiko Presage somehow saw off my Globemaster and my Tangente, it needed rescuing from its title of beater, with something else taking over that role.
I tried to buy a PRS-10, the latest version with sapphire and 100m WR, but no one was selling, and EP has no plans atm to make another batch.
My specs were: dark dial, full set of numerals, excellent readability, thin, 100m WR, 36-38mm, non-long lugs with brushed tops, quartz or manual.
I got this from Jomashop, the clearance dealers in the US. Inc delivery and and taxes, it was just under $200. It took a week to get to me. 37mm and 7.5mm thick.
It came with a deployant and an allifakor strap, which I took off immediately, and replaced with this 11 quid SecTime Special. All together, 50g.
PS most the time it looks quite a lot darker than that
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Ok, I might have got carried away with my new love for Tudor and bought a used Black Bay Blue!
Pics and impressions to come once it’s arrived.
I’m wondering if 39mm will be a bit small for me, but I do love to look etc
Oh and one more thing, don’t tell my wife
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I missed out on the PRS-14 that sold (twice) on here recently.
However, I have managed to get my hands on one (off forum):
Just received from First Class Watches - SPB381J1 - difficult in some lights to capture the green but it's a gorgeous shade in real life.
UN Diver. Very happy with it
I like these.UN Diver. Very happy with it
Would be happy to read your thoughts on it.
Me too!
Nice that Rajen
I like the simplicity, unusual for UN (which is normally OTT).
Loving the new G-Shock recycled paper packaging. Not sure if it’s the new standard, or just for these 40th anniversary models.
I quite like it- beginning with size 42 mm, slopping lugs, not too tall.
No crown guards, slightly concave bezel with concentric rings, nicely knurled crown and faceted case, grainy texture on dial and vintage inspired accents. Everything gels together nicely.Lume is good, bezel action crisp,and winding smooth. No flairs but cohesive simplicity.
This just came but I might get it serviced, no history and no box.
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The original bracelet with a sliding clasp is horrible to wear.
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Last edited by sickie; 23rd August 2023 at 19:21.
That looks really nice. Any idea about it’s age?This just came but I might get it serviced, no history and no box.
PS
The original bracelet with a sliding clasp is horrible to wear.
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That’s nice. I don’t think they made many, do the sub dial hand have lume?This just came but I might get it serviced, no history and no box.
PS
The original bracelet with a sliding clasp is horrible to wear.
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Thanks looking forward to more picture in time. Is there display caseback?
Yes the subdial hands have lume, all the hands do.
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No not really but I'll guess at about 4-5 year's old.
tbh it's in pretty good nick but just to be safe I might get it serviced.
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Love this one. They also have an amazing movementThis just came but I might get it serviced, no history and no box.
PS
The original bracelet with a sliding clasp is horrible to wear.
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