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Freshly arrived from Japan, 79170, full set, unbelievable condition. I’m in love. Wanted one of these for years :)
Dave
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That’s a cracking looking watch - congratulations to you!Originally Posted by jpjsavage
Very pleased with the X33 that arrived today from Mr Noble. I've been having fun learning about the different functions and sourcing a rubber strap for the watch this summer.
All the best,
Sanjay
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Freshly arrived from Japan, 79170, full set, unbelievable condition. I’m in love. Wanted one of these for years :)
Dave
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Absolutely superb. Glad the import etc went smoothly. What a cracker.
Freshly arrived from Japan, 79170, full set, unbelievable condition. I’m in love. Wanted one of these for years :)
Dave
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It’s the full package :)
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^ where did you buy Dave, just out of interest? Looks to be in unbelievable nick.
Chrono24, the dealer was in Osaka Japan. Had some enabling from TRF / VRF which helped.
Posted Monday, arrived in Liverpool last night
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78360 with 589 end links
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Looks like a nice one, so well done on going that route and being rewarded for your bravery
Some great watches recently but that takes the cake.It’s the full package :)
Dave
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Two Japan purchases via Chrono24, this and an unused GS quartz. Very positive experience with both.Looks like a nice one, so well done on going that route and being rewarded for your bravery
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Lovely.
Freshly arrived from Japan, 79170, full set, unbelievable condition. I’m in love. Wanted one of these for years :)
Dave
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It's been a very long time since I've handled one of these.
Back in 1974 the Tudor Sub Snowflake was around £150 and the Tudor Chronographs (like the Monte Carlo) were around £270. How times have changed.
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Brilliant 👍
On the edge of buying rolex precision 6694
Very nice. What was the name of the dealer? Always good to have recommendations of someone with first hand experience.
Freshly arrived from Japan, 79170, full set, unbelievable condition. I’m in love. Wanted one of these for years :)
Dave
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Had a 6694, they’re quite small. Is it manual wind?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
If it doesn’t exist, it could be the basis of a new thread around feedback of purchases via that platform.
+1
Especially for Japanese dealers on the platform
I’ve done it. Partially because I want a green GS GMT, but also so I can take the high ground the next time not contributing to watch talk raises its head in the BP.
After six years of wearing just Panerai’s it was time for a bit of diversity.
This arrived on Friday and so far so good.
So much so I’ve been looking at 43mm big pilots today.
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That is the perfect IWC in my eyes.
Great choice, the Green colour of the dial can look so different depending on lighting.After six years of wearing just Panerai’s it was time for a bit of diversity.
This arrived on Friday and so far so good.
So much so I’ve been looking at 43mm big pilots today.
As a Panerai owner I'm sure you'll appreciate the EasX strap change system. I can highly recommend the brown calf leather and green rubber combination as an alternative to the bracelet, although you might find them a little 'Delicate' by comparison to 24mm Panerai straps, enjoy
ZERO is always a good choice!Got this just before NY, not the 106 I had wanted but pleased overall.
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I'm thinking about selling mine 243 and buying 00000
That’s lovelyAfter six years of wearing just Panerai’s it was time for a bit of diversity.
This arrived on Friday and so far so good.
So much so I’ve been looking at 43mm big pilots today.
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I got this for my 40th at the weekend. Not flashy compared to 90% of other watches on here, but was a big day for me!
I put it away after collecting in November, but have just noticed the clasp isn't centred on the bracelet. There are 4 links on one side and 7 on the other- I would've assumed it would be equal? Or am I overlooking something?!
A classic, bracelet is down to fit and feel. I have mine similar to that.I got this for my 40th at the weekend. Not flashy compared to 90% of other watches on here, but was a big day for me!
I put it away after collecting in November, but have just noticed the clasp isn't centred on the bracelet. There are 4 links on one side and 7 on the other- I would've assumed it would be equal? Or am I overlooking something?!
Rolex Explorer – 2002 – Bought for my 50th birthday
Lazy AD not wanting to take out an equal number of links on each side. Basically take 1 of the links from the long end and add to the short end. Or maybe take 2 looking at how badly centred the clasp is.I got this for my 40th at the weekend. Not flashy compared to 90% of other watches on here, but was a big day for me!
I put it away after collecting in November, but have just noticed the clasp isn't centred on the bracelet. There are 4 links on one side and 7 on the other- I would've assumed it would be equal? Or am I overlooking something?!
Looks good, happy birthday.
In my experience the bracelet should never be centred. I always have 1-2 extra oyster links on the 12 o’clock side vs the 6 o’clock side which puts the clasp middle of my wrist.
Yep, it’s an easy fix. Just be very careful when unscrewing and screwing to ensure you don’t slip and scratch those lovely polished sides.
Tip: use the biggest screwdriver that will fit the slot to minimise risk of slipping.
Or just get your local watch shop to do it for you.
Before you do that though, check how it fits underneath your wrist. Symmetrical doesn’t necessarily mean comfortable.
Also if you’re stuck for a screwdriver and want to do it yourself the £1 Swiss Army knife screwdriver fits well but requires a bit of extra concentration.
Cheers folks.
I was thinking it would be better to get 1 link moved over so it’s 5/6. I’ll just get the AD to do it when I’m next in town though, safer not risking any damage. That said, they managed to put a scratch on the clasp when they were sizing it originally too, so will maybe try a different branch!
Maybe the AD wasn't lazy, maybe the AD made sure that the clasp lay flat against the inside of the buyers wrist? I know my wrist has a long way round and a short way round from watch to clasp.
292 J Series.
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I've always had 2-3 links more on the 12 side to make the clasp centre on the wrist. Buy some small screwdrivers and a loupe. It's the easiest job in the world, especially on Rolex bracelets, which have nice big screws.
Yup, my more comfortable bracelets have an uncentred clasp
Senraw Mil-Flake on a Rios bund.
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Second vintage Tudor in a week. Thanks so much to David for selling it to me. I have taken the liberty of swapping the strap for a Bark&Jack NATO.
Dave
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Just pulled the trigger on this, it's heading my way from Shanghai as it's a Chinese Market limited edition.
My older 11 link oyster bracelets are 6 (at the 12 o’clock side) on one and 5 on the other, with the clasp being fairly close to perfect centrally.
It's just a matter of time...
The screws do certainly seem bigger than those of my Omega. Will get a better look at it at the weekend.
Very niceSecond vintage Tudor in a week. Thanks so much to David for selling it to me. I have taken the liberty of swapping the strap for a Bark&Jack NATO.
Dave
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Two tasty Tudors Dave. Congratulations.
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Trying very hard to be done with the whole collecting thing now!
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That’s a beauty.Just pulled the trigger on this, it's heading my way from Shanghai as it's a Chinese Market limited edition.
Although I bought it 3 weeks ago fresh from a service with Hamilton, it went straight back under warranty and it's now running perfectly.
Added a brand new original strap to it, suits it better than the strap.
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Does an Apple Watch count as an incoming? Had a series 1 when they were released. A recent offer on Very so the Series 9 watch with nearly £100 off so I got another.
LLD 36.
Always wanted one of these but the movement used in the early models put me off (rightly or wrongly!). When I discovered the movement had a bit of an upgrade in newer models, I found one for a great price and went for it. Perfect size for me and the 300m WR should meet my daily handwashing needs superbly.
Good to hear they've upgraded the movement, which I hadn't heard. I was also put off by the original spec. Now I have to add it to the list...
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