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    I suspect it's a very cheap Chinese clone of the...

    I suspect it's a very cheap Chinese clone of the 7753. Note the press fit rotor bearing, as apposed to a spring fit and, alarmingly, there doesn't appear to be any rotor screw!
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    Thanks Gerrudd, it's often referred to as the...

    Thanks Gerrudd, it's often referred to as the 'deep blue' due to the dial colour and the reference is 166.073. They usually house a calibre 565 but this example has the chronometer rated cal. 564 for...
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    I know mate, don't think I can be accused of...

    I know mate, don't think I can be accused of being a flipper :smug:

    Just found Pinkwindmill's original sales post from May 2007, so nearly 17 years ago! What ever happened to Guy? He was a fairly...
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    A bit of wrist time for this old thing today. ...

    A bit of wrist time for this old thing today.

    https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Omega-SM120/Omega-SM120/i-XdXvRbn/0/cd2eb53e/X2/DSC_0081-X2.jpg

    HAGWE.

    Gary
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    A bit of googling reveals that Seiko used Swiss...

    A bit of googling reveals that Seiko used Swiss movement in the 1920's, manufactured by a company called Moeris. SKS branded movement were either made by Moeris or, I suspect, made under license by...
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    I have a 20l MeacoDry Arete for the house which...

    I have a 20l MeacoDry Arete for the house which is very good. Quiet, efficient, low power consumption, plus easy to operate and empty. Its reduced the humidity level in our 1840's house from over 80%...
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    A longer video, in Italian but with subtitles,...

    A longer video, in Italian but with subtitles, for anyone interested.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TLDKAOuJfQ

    Gary
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    My old Sideral S from around 1972, long since...

    My old Sideral S from around 1972, long since sold. Sorry for the crap photo, my old photobucket account won't let me share directly and has downsized the file sizes.
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    Assuming they are true heated blued hands (and...

    Assuming they are true heated blued hands (and not just painted) you'd have to be a complete muppet to damage them whilst removing. The heating process makes them much less susceptible to bending and...
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    For Menno and other Saab fans

    Thought this might be appreciated.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37lLNRbtW_A

    Love all the little thoughtful details, Saab were excellent at thinking differently.

    Enjoy,
    Gary
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    When Linde Werdelin, Bell & Ross and two barbers...

    When Linde Werdelin, Bell & Ross and two barbers poles collide!

    Each to their own but not for me.

    Gary
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    Unfortunately no guitars to see in this post but...

    Unfortunately no guitars to see in this post but a little story.

    Yesterday I went to pay my respects and celebrate the life of a family friend who recently passed away. It was a fabulous turnout...
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    You just know we'll be wrong now :tongue-new:

    You just know we'll be wrong now :tongue-new:
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    Thanks Ralphy, hope you and yours are in good...

    Thanks Ralphy, hope you and yours are in good health.

    I worked for Bremont for nearly 10 years (where did that time go?!) but moved to pastures new last November.

    FWIW I like the Broadsword...
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    My money's on a loose canon pinion. It probably...

    My money's on a loose canon pinion. It probably needs a service too if the amps are 230° at full wind or 0 hour.

    Great looking watch, very much of its time and well worth spending a bit of money...
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    Thanks, it's 38mm with a short 42mm lug to lug...

    Thanks, it's 38mm with a short 42mm lug to lug size and fits my 6.75" wrist fine. I'm a sucker for blue dials and I'm very pleased with the DS-2.
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    Certina DS-2 for me today. ...

    Certina DS-2 for me today.

    https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Certina-DS-2/i-96PTdZK/0/2ddf0509/X2/DSC00486-X2.jpg

    Cheers,
    Gary
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    As with everything in the watchmaking world,...

    As with everything in the watchmaking world, there's a tool for that. Exactly the same principle as using two spoons but a bit more control. You can get fancy ones with nylon jaws and pay a small...
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    Yep it's a weird movement Paul, allegedly self...

    Yep it's a weird movement Paul, allegedly self lubricating because of the extensive use of synthetics, I don't think it had any jewels but I could be wrong about that. Plastic main plate and bridges,...
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    If it is the watch in the ebay link it has a...

    If it is the watch in the ebay link it has a plastic movement called the Tissot cal. 2280 (the listing description is wrong). This was an adaptation of the cal.2250 which was first used in the Tissot...
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    Really enjoying this Tissot PRX which I picked up...

    Really enjoying this Tissot PRX which I picked up from verve last week.

    https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Tissot-PRX/i-kDhSSgR/0/8eab59db/X2/DSC00475-X2.jpg

    Cheers,
    Gary
  22. Playing devils advocate you could argue that it's...

    Playing devils advocate you could argue that it's potentially a bad thing for the watches long term reliability.

    In order to get more power more mainspring has to be shoehorned into the barrel....
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    There was a long discussion here about it a while...

    There was a long discussion here about it a while back.

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?183800-Laser-eye-surgery-anyone-here-had-it-done&highlight=surgery

    Cheers,
    Gary
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    MPB have a few examples of the 105mm version, in...

    MPB have a few examples of the 105mm version, in excellent condition, for £249.

    https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/nikon-af-nikkor-105mm-f-2-8d-micro

    The advantage of buying from them is there's...
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    I use a 60mm f/2.8 AF-D Micro. An old lens but...

    I use a 60mm f/2.8 AF-D Micro. An old lens but extremely well made and available used from around £150. For watch close ups I always use a good tripod, manual focus and a remote release but lighting...
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