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    I had a look on Cousins and they sell a Renata...

    I had a look on Cousins and they sell a Renata 371 EOL premium extended life battery. They cost more than the standard 371 but it is pence more in reality.
    I’ve bought these watches since new maybe...
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    I believe the Renata 370 and 371 are the same...

    I believe the Renata 370 and 371 are the same dimensions and the 370 was in the watches when they were opened today.

    So it looks like the 371 is the battery to go for. I have discovered that for...
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    Thank you for the information. Other research...

    Thank you for the information. Other research suggests I need to get hold of a battery limiting spring that sits on the top of the battery and holds the battery under tension when the caseback is...
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    Correct battery code needed

    Hi,
    I have a couple of Omega Seamaster quartz divers reference 2221 8000 with the 1538 calibre movement.
    Bought new years ago and it seemed ages before they needed their first battery.
    Just...
  5. Thread: Got the Covid

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    I’ve had it three times. Sod’s Law, I was giving out the jabs as a volunteer for St John Ambulance for the whole pandemic!
  6. Thread: CWC service?

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    https://cwcaddict.com/f/what-battery-do-i-need

    https://cwcaddict.com/f/what-battery-do-i-need
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    Yesterday the postman brought me this exact strap...

    Yesterday the postman brought me this exact strap from CWC and I fitted it to my issued CWC SBS. Excellent quality and very smooth.
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    My wrist is 7” and no problem with the strap as you have to turn it back on itself to tuck it in.
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    I have a few of CWC seatbelt straps in 18 and...

    I have a few of CWC seatbelt straps in 18 and 20mm. If I go to CWC in London, I’ll buy some more.
    I now won’t buy anything else for my CWC watches, very smooth and silky.
    At the moment, I have...
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    [QUOTE=NigeG;6244599]Did you get one @PeterT ?...

    [QUOTE=NigeG;6244599]Did you get one @PeterT ? QUOTE]

    Thank you for the extra tips for success.

    I was thwarted but not for the expected reason.
    My son came round in the morning with two anti...
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    Thank you to all that have made a helpful...

    Thank you to all that have made a helpful comment. Fingers crossed!
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    Tips for a Timefactors Watch Purchase Needed

    Hi,
    For the first time, I’m thinking of making a Timefactors purchase this Sunday and so need some tips on what to do to get organised in order to try and make a successful purchase during the brief...
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    Cape Cod “juice” from a fairly fresh pack on a fine lens cloth does a good job and removes the harsher Cape Cod cloth fibres. I’ve also had excellent results from the same lens cloth dipped in the...
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    The Zealande vulcanised strap arrived for my 300M...

    The Zealande vulcanised strap arrived for my 300M quartz today and 30 mins later it was on my watch.
    I had watched a few videos where one of the criticisms was that the floating keeper would move...
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    Taking all comments on board, I’ve gone for the Zealande. As my watch is an older model the fitment should be a bit more forgiving.
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    Me too, I went to Archie’s before leaving at 18 to go to uni.
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    Thank you for all your comments. Mmmm, time to...

    Thank you for all your comments. Mmmm, time to think but at the moment, Zealande seems to be ticking most of the boxes. I like the ISofrane offering as well.

    Some videos I have watched indicate...
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    Rubber Strap Needed For Omega Seamaster 300

    Hi,
    I have a quartz Seamaster 300m (2221.80) and am not so keen on the chunky bracelet. I have been using a Timefactors leather strap and in the warm weather a CWC Vintage Bond Nato.
    On passing...
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    I like the brown version rather than the black

    I like the brown version rather than the black
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    I use Eddie’s leather Aviator straps for some of my G10s. 20mm works well
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    I have bought lots of Casios from HK and not paid...

    I have bought lots of Casios from HK and not paid any extra VAT yet.
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    I’m a G10 chap and I have to say, the prices are going through the roof. It’s the one you don’t have that keeps you searching. No doubt the same for the diver’s watches.
    The holy grail is the none...
  23. Thread: Omega x Swatch

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    My son and daughter in law were at the Oxford St...

    My son and daughter in law were at the Oxford St shop again today and no stock at all
  24. Thread: Omega x Swatch

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    I was in Oxford St on Wednesday afternoon and the...

    I was in Oxford St on Wednesday afternoon and the Swatch shop had a delivery of Jupiter and Earth. Delivery schedules are random from what the assistant said.
    My son was looking for a Uranus for...
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    By coincidence, my son and I took a trip to...

    By coincidence, my son and I took a trip to Silvermans yesterday with a view to look at the G10 styles and the divers.
    As mentioned previously, my son already has an SBS current issue watch with...
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