This big old chunk of steel thanks to James
Not called the Jumbo for nothing
Edited to add side profile shot. Equally comfy on sailcloth strap as well as Marathon rubber
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Well done. I just love Marathons. Today they hold the real life position that Rolex and Omega used to have. An affordable tool watch at slightly higher price than their competitors due to their credentials and history. And you can take them where you would never take your Sub, etc... and I think they look great too.Originally Posted by Cat7
Equally comfy on sailcloth strap as well as Marathon rubber
Beautiful. Bet you can't wait to get home and get the DSLR out!
Well enjoy it up in Byker Grove land. They'll think it's just run of the mill from H Samuel up there so you should be safe!
Nice one, Tony.
Congrats! Hopefully we'll get to see a pic of the caseback.
Top work, I love my GMT and my 58 and they are my interchangeable daily watches for me.Picked up a new BB58 yesterday and brings a smile to my face.
I completely agree, forgot how light and comfortable the 58 is, been on my wrist with the GMT this last week.
Technically not new but back after a long time away with Marathon for servicing (3 months) I can highly recommend Marathon for servicing they were great.
The MSAR and CSAR returned today.
I opted to keep the MSAR all original, the CSAR has had the works, new dial, hands, case bezel it’s a right trigger broom but like a brand new watch.
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See your team also letting the Germans in ......
Sorry Tony, couldn’t resist. Stunning watch
Been wanting to try one of these for a while. Not disappointed.
Lovely, that’s in my list to buy next yearBeen wanting to try one of these for a while. Not disappointed.
I’ve got the same collection! Except the Tudor Harrods have been getting all the wrist time.Picked up a new BB58 yesterday and brings a smile to my face.
I’ve been after a good one for ages and this is a Stella example as new condition.
An exquisite addition to the collection I hope you agree. Will be mainly used as a dress watch.
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To celebrate my 30th
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This bad boy landed today too:
Rolex 116610LV
Not letting this one get away again!!
Martyn
Nice one, what colour is next to add to the blue and green items?This bad boy landed today too:
Rolex 116610LV
Not letting this one get away again!!
Martyn
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i have a deposit on the Breitling 806 revival LE, which is mostly black and white
In this week courtesy of Mr Draftsmann. Perfect daily watch for me. Having owned 3 in 556 variants in the past, something always brings me back in!
Been hankering for another speedy, this came up, lovely!
CK2998
Saw this a few days ago and then couldn’t stop thinking about it. So now on the wrist
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Stunning with the blue dial!Saw this a few days ago and then couldn’t stop thinking about it. So now on the wrist
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Loving that ..... coming to SC in about 4 days !?Saw this a few days ago and then couldn’t stop thinking about it. So now on the wrist
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The dial is classic JLC and coincidentally not a new incoming for me, but my father in law picked up this 1969 Atmos at an auction in non-working order and yesterday it was delivered by specialist clock repairer who has done a fantastic job on it. Look at the similarities on the dial
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That’s just gorgeousSaw this a few days ago and then couldn’t stop thinking about it. So now on the wrist
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Wow yes, true family resemblanceLoving that ..... coming to SC in about 4 days !?
The dial is classic JLC and coincidentally not a new incoming for me, but my father in law picked up this 1969 Atmos at an auction in non-working order and yesterday it was delivered by specialist clock repairer who has done a fantastic job on it. Look at the similarities on the dial
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Expensive lunch for me. Called into the Trafford Centre and spotted this in the window! Couldn’t resist.
Until I size the bracelet, onto a Zulu Diver canvas. Very pleased with it!
Finally managed to get my hands on one of these.
It’s been a long time coming - but well worth the wait...,,absolutely LOVE IT!!
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Is that the 116600 Seadweller ceramic?
Finally managed to get my hands on one of these.
It’s been a long time coming - but well worth the wait...,,absolutely LOVE IT!!
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Yes buddy indeed
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Looks lovely.
There’s not many of these around and I’ve never come across one in the wild.
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Definitely wasn’t looking to add another, this year has been mental and I don’t flip (at the moment!), but had a chance to pick up a BB58 from my AD at a great price, so it would be rude not to.
I now understand the hype on here, a lovely watch to wear and looks great
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Ditto the above but my BB58 has not arrived yet, I'm next on the list.
Finally went ahead and got myself a CWC SBS Diver, very much enjoying it so far.
Super interesting colours, very fun. I think I might need to add a Zodiac to my collection...Picked this one up from DHL at the airport this morning. A couple of links removed this afternoon and Voila
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Quite like the strap with that. Goes very well.Expensive lunch for me. Called into the Trafford Centre and spotted this in the window! Couldn’t resist.
Until I size the bracelet, onto a Zulu Diver canvas. Very pleased with it!
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Apologies if I missed the post / thread, but do you have more details? This is an interesting little conversion and more worthy of a thread than the usual "I got the call to simply spend money on a standard steel rolex" (which usually gets 2 pages of replies). Was £80 the watchmakers cost, or did that include the dial? (surely not). More photos! Again, sorry if I missed a thread on this.Here it is.
Long thought process of should I or should I not use Sapphire instead of original hesalite.
Since I already owned original Speedmaster Moonwatch, sapphire was the preference all be it costly option.
Very happy with the result, coversion cost £80+vat so very reasonable.
Best
Mark
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I would imagine that's the fitting of the dial cost. You'll struggle to find a panda dial now and the cost are rising all the time if you are lucky enough to find one. My dial cost me £750 with the hands.
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New arrival this week - something I have been looking at for some time - the Egg-Master II. Perfect for timing my poached eggs (seeing as I don’t have a yacht, or compete in any kind of Regatta)
Out:
In:
Over the past few months the yearning for a 5 digit submariner had grown to a point where I’d seriously started looking at them as my next acquisition. So I narrowed it down to the 16610 late model (2008/2009) with the engraved rehaut and all the other modifications.
Found one last week, agreed a deal in principle with a view to meeting at the weekend and picking it up. Unfortunately, in the interim, the seller got a slightly better offer and sold it.
Having missed out on that one, kept looking and found a couple down south to view. So having a choice of two, I thought it would be worth the 400mile round trip.
When I arrived I was disappointed again. One of the watches was badly polished and the other had significant marks to the crystal - which was quite surprising as it looked like a genuine Rolex sapphire.
Fast-forward a couple of hours and I’ve got the tube into Hatton Garden. All I can say is what an experience! So daunting trying to buy a watch there. You will find all sorts, from decent older watches with paperwork etc, to current models that have obviously been messed around with.
So having nearly given up, another tube trip to Grays Antiques. I’d seen a YouTube video showing this place, full of small stalls, with dealers mostly selling used stock and some current grey market pieces.
Anyway I’ve come home with this little beauty:
16610
1998
Tritium Dial
The condition of the watch suggests it’s been worn very little if at all.
A very happy chap here.
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That looks great. The trit looks like it is ageing nicely.
Yes, I noticed that too. Doesn’t glow very well anymore mind you!
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That looks immaculate. Thank God you came home with something after 400 miles lol
I was resigned to coming home empty handed, so made it even sweeter when I found it just as the guy was closing his shop.
Thanks for the kind comments.
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That looks splendid. I was given a non-working Atmos a while ago so I’d be interested in knowing who sorted it out.The dial is classic JLC and coincidentally not a new incoming for me, but my father in law picked up this 1969 Atmos at an auction in non-working order and yesterday it was delivered by specialist clock repairer who has done a fantastic job on it. Look at the similarities on the dial
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