Lovely looking watch with those splashes of colour, 2004 wasn't it with 2004 pieces made. You must have a decent collection of limited editions by now - you will have to do a SOTCOriginally Posted by tom waring
What's next - ST or the 1957 edition.
This arrived this morning.
G-Shock Mudmaster GG-1000-1A5.
Now it may look huge on the photo (bad camera angle!) but it replaces my GWG-1000, which I loved but simply couldn't get on with how ridiculously big it was.
The GG-1000 is still a serious chunk of a watch, but looks great, and wears as well as many larger G's.
That's gorgeous. I've seen a couple of speedmasters recently with unusual colours at the edges and that one is a beaut.Here's a Japan Racing, arrived today - just fitted a racing deployant strap.... think it looks great!
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Ed, I've dropped you a PM but for the benefit of others who may be interested, there are some mounting ideas here: https://gasgasbones.forumchitchat.co...pid=1295026664On the way
Stumbled across this on eBay after a couple of glasses of vino. Apparently a manual wind Russian military flight clock!
Thought it would look good as a desk clock, once I've worked out how to mount it
It has taken a while to find the right one, but I'm very happy with this week's new arrival.
It has taken a while to find the right one, but I'm very happy with this week's new arrival.
Love that! Congrats and wear in good health.
Hard to beat an Orca for a classic, yet fun diver.It has taken a while to find the right one, but I'm very happy with this week's new arrival.
Good to see that you bought the best version.
Love that, I umm'd and ahh'd over contacting Keith. It was only the fact I already have a blue faced AT already that stopped me.Just absolutely loving this, arrived from SC over the weekend:
The dial is almost a linen texture, the perfect grey/blue colour to go with just about every shirt, the red logo really contrasts nicely. The second hand has the smoothest sweep, just love it.
Really the perfect size for me. I've had a few vintage Omegas before, including some F300s, but only kept one (weirdly, the first one I ever got - a heavily patina'd Geneve), this one is definitely a keeper.
Enjoy. Have had mine unboxed for two weeks and loving it.Picked this up on Tuesday after meeting up with nickk to hand over my sub he'd bought from me.
I chose the sub over the BLNR back in 2014 but have hankered after one ever since. Would love to have been able to keep both but not to be.
Great service (again) from David M Robinson's in Manchester
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@Jamesianbriggs ; @Savvy
Thanks . Now for the confession: It's actually not one of the '04 issued 2004 original pieces, but it is not a 're-dial' or 'conversion' of another normal production Speedy either! In fact it is a piece that is 100% all brand new, custom made up from genuine Omega supplied new service case/dial/hands/movement etc. It's on an original Omega strap and deployant clasp too.
I have two such 'all new parts' Speedies in my roster - this and a Mitsukoshi Panda. Just my way of enjoying pristine versions of these two rare Speedies now, until the real originals are added to my collection.
Personally, I wouldn't enjoy wearing a converted/re-dialled normal production Speedy as it would always in my mind be a 'fake' or Frankenstein watch. Some might think that's prissy and many people do wear modded watches. But I have the Speedy bug pretty bad, and am taking my time to build a top quality collection of what I regard as my top ten Speedies.
So, this and the 'all new' Mitsukoshi Panda I have are there on a temporary basis. I do have one original (from the '04 Japan series of 2004 pieces) reserved for me, which I get in August, so this new piece will soon be displaced by a period original in my collection. How long it takes me to find an original one of the 300 Mitsukoshi Panda's - and what it will cost - is another matter.
Maybe I will do a SOTC note later in the summer, perhaps also sharing what my personal top ten 'Grail Speedies' list is and which of the ten I have so far.
Finally, here's a snap of the 'all new' new Mitsukoshi Panda (pic taken before I re-aligned bezel properly!)
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Oh that's different. Not seen that one before!I quite fancied another Zenith, but looks like I'm going to make do with this which arrived today:
Would love to see a SOTC but if you need time for that, it can wait.@Jamesianbriggs ; @Savvy
Thanks . Now for the confession: It's actually not one of the '04 issued 2004 original pieces, but it is not a 're-dial' or 'conversion' of another normal production Speedy either! In fact it is a piece that is 100% all brand new, custom made up from genuine Omega supplied new service case/dial/hands/movement etc. It's on an original Omega strap and deployant clasp too.
I have two such 'all new parts' Speedies in my roster - this and a Mitsukoshi Panda. Just my way of enjoying pristine versions of these two rare Speedies now, until the real originals are added to my collection.
Personally, I wouldn't enjoy wearing a converted/re-dialled normal production Speedy as it would always in my mind be a 'fake' or Frankenstein watch. Some might think that's prissy and many people do wear modded watches. But I have the Speedy bug pretty bad, and am taking my time to build a top quality collection of what I regard as my top ten Speedies.
So, this and the 'all new' Mitsukoshi Panda I have are there on a temporary basis. I do have one original (from the '04 Japan series of 2004 pieces) reserved for me, which I get in August, so this new piece will soon be displaced by a period original in my collection. How long it takes me to find an original one of the 300 Mitsukoshi Panda's - and what it will cost - is another matter.
Maybe I will do a SOTC note later in the summer, perhaps also sharing what my personal top ten 'Grail Speedies' list is and which of the ten I have so far.
Finally, here's a snap of the 'all new' new Mitsukoshi Panda (pic taken before I re-aligned bezel properly!)
But do share your list of top ten Speedie grails.
That would be an interesting topic.
Is there a theme to your 'want' list (other than being a Speedie) or is it random?
Fine either way but would be interesting to see your list and also to know what other Speedmaster fans think about the topic.
Very cool. Where did you source it from?Having read the super compressor thread, it was inevitable that this would happen....
Not looking too bad for a 50 odd year old!
It was listed for sale by a member on another forum. I wanted a 36mm (as the originals were sized) and I wasn't able to find any new super compressor style in this size. 19mm lug width is the only slight negative, but the 18mm fitted in the photo will be OK for now :)
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SorryHaving read the super compressor thread, it was inevitable that this would happen....
Not looking too bad for a 50 odd year old!
A beautiful thing though... just picked up my 3rd yesterday!
:) No apology required. Just one will do me for now though :)Sorry
A beautiful thing though... just picked up my 3rd yesterday!
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That's beautiful punctuation, is it new or used?
Must stop buying watches. Must stop buying watches. Must stop...
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Nice watch, I have the same but am wearing a g shock today. Such a solid watch for the money.
Must stop buying watches. Must stop buying watches. Must stop...
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This just arrived today. Gotta say I'm loving it. I quite fancied the version without the logo and the fact that one came up just after I gained access to SC was fantastic. So the piggy bank was raided and it landed on my wrist within 24 hours.
I'm really impressed with the tz-uk forums and should have joined in years ago.
Now however I need to stop looking on SC (for a while) as the boss has asked why I need so many watchesand I run the risk of turning into a very poor kid in a sweet shop.
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Nice. Good catch. I have mine on a 19mm dimodell rally and it wears equally well on NATO and Pelton I find. Enjoy
just added the new Rolex SD43 to my collection on Monday
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just added the new Rolex SD43 to my collection on Monday
Collected today
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Super nice. I balked initially due to the changes but it appears Rolex know better than me. Well done!Collected today
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This arrived the other day and I have to say I love it, really didnt think I would bond with a TV dial but it has an elegance that most modern watches dont plus its running well too, also nice that it is a few months older than me -
they're fabulous watches, loving mineCollected today
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Have been looking for one of these for ages!
Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations. Wear in good health!
Where did you source it from if I may ask?
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One of only 500 in the world as you know. I managed to find this one from a very good seller in Israel after a long search. He has a friend who may be willing to let one go.
Pity my crappy pictures don't do the watch justice.
Great Stuff
Sometimes I wish iw as born with 3 wrists
Mozza
Decided on a forum favourite / investment piece :) I like it anyway...
Huge thanks to the legendary Ryan,now in possession of a legendary watch! Can't believe I waited so long to get one.
Excited is an understatement!
Dave
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Huge thanks to the legendary Ryan,now in possession of a legendary watch! Can't believe I waited so long to get one.
Excited is an understatement!
Dave
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Nice collection there Dave!
What box is that?
Thanks
Thanks
The watch box is this inexpensive one:
https://www.wayfair.co.uk/MeleandCo-...-MELE1184.html
Dave
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Everything you need in one box!
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Arrived this week, doesn't work so off to Paul for a service and repair but other than that a beauty from 1960
NA Squale Blandford 100atm next to my March NA
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NATO strap arrived today and fitted. Not sure about it but my OH loves it........
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Nice Blandford!
Did you find it on eBay or somewhere else?
All the best,
Paul
Thank you Paul!
I traded with another collector, very good&original condition bar those 2 spots on the bezel insert.
Jack
Photo from yesterday, but still wearing this contradiction...
Nicely done Jack!
I know you've only just got it but do let me know if you ever get tired of it because it would go nicely with this one...
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ford-100-Atmos
All the best,
Paul
That is a nice one too, Mr Blandford!
If ever... I will be in touch.
Cheers Jack - much appreciated!
My new found love of Casio digitals has swiftly escalated from a F-91W to a GW-M5610 via the Attenborough inspired AW-80 World Time. I'm loving the 5610 so far. I was concerned that the G-Shock may be too big but there is space between the end of the 'lugs' and the edge of my wrist so size wise it's fine (although I wouldn't want to go any bigger). It isn't bulky either so that helps. I love the red line around the dial and the white writing on the bezel area makes the design interesting. Shame it can't do simultaneous display of time and stopwatch or countdown timer but I was aware of this before I bought it. I'm loving the tech and the radio controlled atomic time sync really appeals to my inner geek (and timing ocd). I'll be using this to set my other watches. At RRP I'd be happy but at significantly less via SC (thanks again Karl!!) this is a bargain. Not sure where to go next with Quartz but I am looking at the latest 34mm Swatch Watches!
Very nice indeed, I like that!Photo from yesterday, but still wearing this contradiction...
My first hummer.
picked up today
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