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Nice - looks bigger than your ave. 33-35mm of the eraOriginally Posted by Brodofaggins
Minty too...
Just picked up this 114270 this week.
Really enjoying it since I always wanted the 3-6-9 dial on a Rolex.
Edit:
Oh look, PB have ransomed my account! They want me to upgrade to the tune of $399. Lol.
If you are a Photobucket user, what ever you do, don't answer the annoying little pop up questionnaire if you are using desktop, otherwise they will do this...
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Nice - looks bigger than your ave. 33-35mm of the era
Minty too...
Last edited by Wolfie; 23rd June 2017 at 22:48.
Ordered this on Tuesday and arrived first thing Wednesday (thanks Eddie) but this is the first outing.
I love the unusual "winder" position at 12.
I've changed the NATO from plain black.
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Nice, how do you find the crown if you have to use it ?Ordered this on Tuesday and arrived first thing Wednesday (thanks Eddie) but this is the first outing.
I love the unusual "winder" position at 12.
I've changed the NATO from plain black.
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Easy! I wear my watches on my right wrist, quick flick with my left thumb nail and it's easy to change "on wrist"
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Thanks! You're right, it's 36mm, and it even came with the box and papers from the 50s!
I have a WTB for a good condition 50's Omega, so let me know when you flip it...
I'm going to bring the tone of this thread down to rock bottom now, with this little sub-thingy I picked up last night. It was looking a bit worse for the ware when I picked it up and the bezel was free wheeling both ways. Thought it would be an ideal carefree holiday beater.
Given it a quick clean/polish/brush and sorted the bezel.
In actual fact, take the brand name out the equation and it's a fair amount of watch for the money. I know Invicta make a lot of monstrosities and rightfully get a lot of flak (their dubious RRPs don't do them any favours either).. but their pro-diver range are actually pretty decent beaters.
This one is an early 9937 model with Saphire glass, Swiss auto movement (apparently Sellita SW200.. although it could be an ETA 2824.. not sure), 200m rated with screw down crown, a cyclops which actually magnifies and solid end links (I'll stick to the NATO for holiday I think).
Andy.
Heuer Cortina 510.513 powered by a Lemania 5100.
The dial is stunning....but I might need to change the strap.
Lovely choice, but I am slightly biased.
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Not a brand I've ever thought about but the price was right...
That dial is beautiful , love those Lemania's
Heuer Cortina 510.513 powered by a Lemania 5100.
The dial is stunning....but I might need to change the strap.
That's my Watch purchasing over for quite a while and possibly might begin to offload. Apart from these beauties.
Speedmaster TinTin (thanks Max)
Zodiac SeaWolf - in lovely nick with the JB glide lock system :) Bracelet (Seriously good adjustable 70's Bracelet)
Speedmaster MKII bought then sent straight to STS service and now fitted on a Di Modell
Last edited by Mark lowman; 29th June 2017 at 14:25.
Had a choice between these…. It was a much tougher call than I was expecting as the orange sub dial really pops on the grey finish
But, went for this and he even through in a change of strap!
Picked up today - one of only 2 modern watches that I own; but, I really love it!
Correct choice Wolfie!
Love that!
Very cool, excellent decision Wolfie!
Just picked up this really nice little (36mm) JDM manual wind Citizen Homer Date from 1965. The cyclops is under the crystal, which is my preference, if one has to be used. Could do with a bit of polywatch, but ready to wear pretty much.
That's lovely and has certainly aged better then me!
Cheers chaps
I'm rather pleased with it !
LovelyHad a choice between these…. It was a much tougher call than I was expecting as the orange sub dial really pops on the grey finish
But, went for this and he even through in a change of strap!
Picked up today - one of only 2 modern watches that I own; but, I really love it!
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What a little beauty!Just picked up this really nice little (36mm) JDM manual wind Citizen Homer Date from 1965. The cyclops is under the crystal, which is my preference, if one has to be used. Could do with a bit of polywatch, but ready to wear pretty much.
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Does a new strap count? Just got this Hirsch Robby for my GMT2, love the blue stitching.
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Had this for a couple of weeks now, I think it suits the Orange strap.
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Now THOSE are COOL watches!
Incoming :)
Well done. I think that makes you officially the first on the forum. You will have to post some images and first impressions on the ST thread.
Incoming :)
First in Scotland maybe ?
What are your first impressions ? Keeping or flipping ?
..Speedie has taken over leather strap duty so tried my Zulu 'premium' bond nato on it for fun, like it more than I thought I would.
For a moment I thought you meant SC thread:-)
Not yet ;)
First impressions posted on the ST thread:
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post4404067
Thanks to Wooster's generosity, I've just been surprised by this arrival
It's a Seiko Spirit SBCA001, and will definitely find a gap to fill in my rather small collection of five mechanicals and three quartz, (the other two being a bright orange Swatch and a 42mm Casio chronograph) It's 37mm by 8.5mm and has 100m WR and a perfectly placed date window.
When I have a new battery put in, I'll have the bracelet fitted, and will make another attempt at getting on with bracelets. In the past their slipping and sliding around so much got on my nerves, but perhaps I'm a bit more patient now. We'll see 😊
Wooster sent you that as a surprise? Excellent! That (and the whole Grenfell Raffle) is the kind of generosity we can all aspire to. Lots of back slapping is in order. You too Amf. A deserved prize if there ever was one. Hope you enjoy it.
Yes, he added that to the parcel containing the Junghans :) Reminds me of my brother's birthdays when I was a tiny kid, getting a consolation present.
From Googling I get the impression that this watch is now discontinued. From my pov it's the perfect field watch - quartz, discreet size, proper WR. As Meijlinder said, it only could be improved by having a perpetual calendar function hidden away. And if I can't get on with an Oyster bracelet on a light quartz watch... There are three positions on the clasp, so I can have it fitted nice and snug, and if that proves a little too close I can it let it out on that. Right? Spot someone who's never bothered to read a thing about bracelets! 😂
Incoming is one I have no idea why I bought. It's a little time capsule and it's cute but only time will tell if it gets any wrist time at all
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Lovely linen dial - could clean up very nicely
Lovely pic👍
I know nothing about the watch. Box has sticker saying bulova president 25j but movement is 17j. Oh well will see how it looks. Orig JBChampion bracelet looks good tho
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PAM 512. Now discontinued and one of the best looking Panerai watches I've seen
Thanks!Now THOSE are COOL watches!
Wish I could take credit!
Think I've found the model from researching - looks like it's a golden clipper from 1971. If anyone knows about it please reach outI know nothing about the watch. Box has sticker saying bulova president 25j but movement is 17j. Oh well will see how it looks. Orig JBChampion bracelet looks good tho
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Second new arrival (also just new 'to me' not new) is this Glycine Airman Quartz 24 823.111 from the 80s. The first two-tone watch I've bought in many a year. Small at 35(ish)mm, but works well on a NATO IMO.
I really like that Rs. :)
Very happy with the Stowa
Amongst all the Speedy shenanigans my holiday watch arrived. Such fantastic value
Edit: Hmmm, HDR filter on phone seems to have destroyed the gold highlights.
EdiT: Can't find a good representative photo online either. That's maybe why I didn't even consider this one before I saw it in the flesh - it looks great
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J version, with decent chapter ring alignment! Rarer than a speedy Tuesday!Amongst all the Speedy shenanigans my holiday watch arrived. Such fantastic value
Edit: Hmmm, HDR filter on phone seems to have destroyed the gold highlights.
EdiT: Can't find a good representative photo online either. That's maybe why I didn't even consider this one before I saw it in the flesh - it looks great
Are the K any better?
Worse (apparently). Decent alignment seems rare full stop. That model looks great on brown leather.
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