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Hmm Plexi needing a bit of polish it seems..

https://i.postimg.cc/Y06DQHNh/longines-moon-160522.jpg

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The Captain Cook certainly satisfied my urge for a green watch:

https://i.postimg.cc/D0Bn4qt7/Friday-180222-rado.jpg

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This Wm. Forbes Liverpool branded O&W M1 Diver:

https://i.postimg.cc/CKVKVgdK/Friday-Wm-Forbes-130522.jpg

Notice the coronet over the Forbes brand name is identical to the Sewills of Liverpool...

Thank you very much jimboy, I'll pass that on to my friend

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Thanks for responding Julian. I'll mention STS to my friend.

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Captain Cook for me today:

https://i.postimg.cc/0yyXYQxT/Friday-Rado-060522.jpg

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Ahhhh! Thank you Mr Curta, that explains the deafening silence.

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No recommendations folks?

I've had a search but can't find anything. I have a friend who lives near Milton Keynes and who's 40 year old Longines automatic watch needs a service. Can anyone recommend me a good, reliable...

This again:

https://i.postimg.cc/HL07cWcF/friday-speedy-290422.jpg

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For me, I guess it is the PRS9; very niche - hand wound, vintage looks with a "nerdy" back story ;-)

https://i.postimg.cc/yWCWHxbD/1000320.jpg

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Speedy today:

https://i.postimg.cc/7PT9DLbY/Friday-speedy-220422.jpg

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Correct! Captain Archibald Haddock, from the Tintin cartoons, of course

Well done:eagerness:

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This quite nice tasting, and reasonably priced tipple tonight. But, which cartoon character's favourite tipple was this? (Clue...There is a tenuous watch connection)
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Old Nell nagging me that it is nearly her lunch time

https://i.postimg.cc/52QGXKCM/Friday-rado-150422.jpg

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Unusual or unique elephants on watches

Late to the party....it's been a looong day!

https://i.postimg.cc/VL3NHmrb/PXL-20220408-205115065-MP.jpg


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I have always been a fan of the 7750 and its various iterations, and the story of its development and ultimate survival, reinforces its attraction for me. I have 3, Hamilton, Omega & Longines I also...

Le Forban Brestoise on this cold, but bright, April morning:

https://i.postimg.cc/sDDdtCdH/friday-le-forban-010422.jpg

Have a great weekend all!

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The Reluctant Bride - Ralph Towner

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Simplicity and elegance today:

https://i.postimg.cc/ZKv9pGDQ/Friday-PRS36-250322.jpg

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The Oris 1965 is probably my favourite. I believe it is powered by the SW200. I love the high domed sapphire which I think successfully replicates the distortions created by a vintage plexi crystal....

BB on this beautiful spring morning.

https://i.postimg.cc/C50G8FgG/friday-BB-180322.jpg

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This article has some info. If it's HM we're referring to here....

https://www.watchonista.com/articles/history/unlikely-watch-collector-queen-elizabeth-ii

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This seldom seen Maurice Lacroix "Cinq Aiguilles" from their Masterpiece range:

https://i.postimg.cc/NGXYxW22/Friday-ML-110322.jpg

... some times difficult to tell the time though...hands a bit...