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    As an aside, I note that CWC aren't using the tin boxes that we have become so familiar with - instead we have these branded black boxes.



    Not that its a big deal but I preferred the tins!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    As an aside, I note that CWC aren't using the tin boxes that we have become so familiar with - instead we have these branded black boxes.



    Not that its a big deal but I preferred the tins!
    Big time, I really like the tins which I think have remained unchanged for donkeys years. Bit sad to see them go.

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    A few years back I bought a few from Silvermans - they were £5 each. Wish that I had bought a few more now! Think that I will email them.

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    So, here is a better shot of the black cardboard boxes being used now



    More like a jewellery box than anything else

    I've just received these two tins from the limited stock that Silverman's has left



    Much better in my opinion!



    Ian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    So, here is a better shot of the black cardboard boxes being used now



    More like a jewellery box than anything else

    I've just received these two tins from the limited stock that Silverman's has left



    Much better in my opinion!



    Ian
    It's a bit of a tight ass move, those tins must cost them next to nothing but have a genuine history. It isn't as if they haven't put prices up enough of late either.

    I'd be really disappointed spending upwards of £500 and receiving one of those crappy boxes, the tins may be crap but they have genuine military significance, those boxes are like cheap generic jewellery items in tkmaxx.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    It's a bit of a tight ass move, those tins must cost them next to nothing but have a genuine history. It isn't as if they haven't put prices up enough of late either.

    I'd be really disappointed spending upwards of £500 and receiving one of those crappy boxes, the tins may be crap but they have genuine military significance, those boxes are like cheap generic jewellery items in tkmaxx.
    I'm in total agreement with you there.

    The last tins I bought (cant recall when that was) were £5

    This time they were £15. Each.

    They say that they have a limited few in stock and wont be getting more.

    Their customer service might be excellent but their decision making on this kind of thing is poor. I know from my experience in business that you have to be very careful about nurturing your brand image. The tins have become synonymous with CWC watches and it's what most buyers expect. To save a few pennies by switching to cheap and nasty cardboard boxes is an error of judgement in my view.

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    Quote Originally Posted by magirus View Post
    Whatever direction you take in the future Ian, do NOT sell the Everest.
    I second that one. Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by kneadking View Post
    I second that one. Brian
    Pretty certain Ian sold the Everest ages ago

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    Keeping to the fixed lug military theme, I have added this Pulsar Gen2 Chronograph to the mix. This is a NOS one from 2014 which came boxed with papers. Not to be confused with the civilian version which has a different dial design (but is otherwise identical)





    Its very close in size to the RN Diver


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    To give it its proper title: Pulsar RAF Chronograph V657-072R



    39mm x 48mm x 11mm
    20mm lugs
    Full stainless steel case
    Push in crown
    Screw down case back
    Mineral glass crystal

    12hr movement
    Chrono - 60 minute capacity
    Central Chrono seconds
    6H: Chrono minutes / hours
    9H: Running seconds
    12H: Chrono 1/10th seconds
    3H: Date

    The civilian version is the PJN305X and has smaller numerals


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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Keeping to the fixed lug military theme, I have added this Pulsar Gen2 Chronograph to the mix. This is a NOS one from 2014 which came boxed with papers. Not to be confused with the civilian version which has a different dial design (but is otherwise identical)





    Its very close in size to the RN Diver

    Nice collection and I like the theme

    Where did the Pulsar come from if you don’t mind me asking (happy to move to PM)

    I quite fancy one! Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gullers View Post
    Nice collection and I like the theme

    Where did the Pulsar come from if you don’t mind me asking (happy to move to PM)

    I quite fancy one! Thanks
    I'm not quite sure what I find so compelling about fixed lugs.

    More info on the Pulsar here (scroll down):

    http://www.military-watches.net/Pulsar___Citizen.html

    https://anordain.com/blogs/news/100-...watches-part-3

    As I understand it both the civilian and military versions are becoming harder to find and prices are rising for the latter.

    They pop up regularly on mwrforum and WUS, not quite so often here. Ebay as well with the usual caveats

    Prices may keep going up. Bit like Seiko 7a28's which you could pick up for peanuts not that long ago but now are getting quite expensive

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    Great information thanks.
    Read both the links above.
    Off to look at eBay as I’m not on the mwforum or WUS...

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    Not mine but an identical one:


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    Well, off we ago again as regards lapsing into collecting rather than just a couple to wear...….

    This time a niche within a niche - fixed lug pieces, but only with quartz movements

    Next one will arrive soon, one of the new T20's


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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Well, off we ago again as regards lapsing into collecting rather than just a couple to wear...….

    This time a niche within a niche - fixed lug pieces, but only with quartz movements

    Next one will arrive soon, one of the new T20's

    I may well be following your lead, Ian. The five year battery life is a bonus.

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    Liking these additions, but can I make a prediction? In three months time only the RN Diver will remain

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    Liking these additions, but can I make a prediction? In three months time only the RN Diver will remain
    Ha ha!

    You know me too well

    I am wearing the Pulsar most days. The G10 I've only worn twice and I doubt will get much use at all - however it would be best to keep it as I am compelled to buy another whenever I sell one.

    Your right though- the RN Diver needs to remain whatever happens as I really cant afford to keep replacing these!

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    Very nice three amigos there Ian ..

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    Did you sell the Pulsar? Seems like such a good complement to the RN diver. The Lost Boy is nice, though. I’m eager to see what you’ll pick up next!

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    Quote Originally Posted by williemays View Post
    Did you sell the Pulsar? Seems like such a good complement to the RN diver. The Lost Boy is nice, though. I’m eager to see what you’ll pick up next!
    No, I'm wearing it as I type this!

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    Cool pic.

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    Simply stunning! Thanks for sharing


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    There it is!

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    The numbers are creeping up Ian, but that's what we do. Just pretend that you have never heard of SC

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    Refinements and additions rather then major changes

    After seeing a matt cased RN Diver in the flesh for the first time and really liking it I decided to swap my MK2 for a new RH300-M QM60



    A recent addition via SC is this excellent condition Seiko 7a28 702a


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    Exchanged the MK1 Pulsar for a MK2 (civilian version PJN305X)


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    Wear in good health mate


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    Joined today by a Tiger 6263D


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    ….and as I was ordering the above from William I thought at I would pick up another 5508 V6


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    My last Vostok Komanderski 211289 was worn for nearly 8 years on a daily basis before being retired about 10 years ago. I bought this identical one brand new from Meranom for nostalgic reasons. I think that it was something like 25 pounds.


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    As I currently use Eulit perlons, I don't keep the collection on straps. I like these small cardboard jewellery cases for storage in my bureau



    ...and a SOTC in one picture


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    That escalated suddenly. I thought you were a 3 pieces or less collector these days.

    Always with some surprises ;)

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    Really liking the Tiger Sub/BB Ian;

    Just had a quick blimp of their site, lots of options there to get the ‘build’ you want. What are the prices like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by goregasm View Post
    Really liking the Tiger Sub/BB Ian;

    Just had a quick blimp of their site, lots of options there to get the ‘build’ you want. What are the prices like?
    Well a PN homage as above will cost 87.19 and a BB one with the base DG movement 111.18

    For the first time with watches from William I was hit with import duty of 23 pounds - which included the processing fee

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    That escalated suddenly. I thought you were a 3 pieces or less collector these days.

    Always with some surprises ;)
    I regard the CWC's as the essentials - the others are just additional fun

    In order of preference:

    1. RN Diver / T20 (tie for first place)
    2. G10
    3. Vostok (nostalgia)
    4. Tiger PN homage
    5. Tiger BB
    6. Pulsar
    7. Seiko chrono

    So I expect when its time to flip again the Seiko will be the first to go. I kind of like the idea of pieces outside of the essential 3 being cheaper fun ones - the Pulsar and Seiko don't really fit into the category...….
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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Well a PN homage as above will cost 87.19 and a BB one with the base DG movement 111.18

    For the first time with watches from William I was hit with import duty of 23 pounds - which included the processing fee
    Very reasonable

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    As I currently use Eulit perlons, I don't keep the collection on straps. I like these small cardboard jewellery cases for storage in my bureau



    ...and a SOTC in one picture

    You’ve taken some great shots of your watches there, very nice might actually have to do that with my small group too


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    I can't keep up, weren't you down to a watch or two the other week, now back up to 8.

    At least the title of the thread is correct

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    ….and as I was ordering the above from William I thought at I would pick up another 5508 V6

    Hey, what the build quality like on the tiger concept, thinking of getting one with the 9015 movement.

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by cart3rlfc View Post
    Hey, what the build quality like on the tiger concept, thinking of getting one with the 9015 movement.

    Thanks

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    You should probably give it a couple of weeks and wait for Ian's to appear in SC ;)

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    Haha good idea I cant view it yet though! When are you allowed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    I can't keep up, weren't you down to a watch or two the other week, now back up to 8.

    At least the title of the thread is correct
    Not surprised, I can hardly keep up myself

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    You should probably give it a couple of weeks and wait for Ian's to appear in SC ;)
    I'd guess at about a month

    Hard to estimate though

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    Ive been pondering some of the comments on this thread https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...91#post5404891 regarding 3 being the magic number. The more I think about this then the more I think that it really is.

    However, why not have multiple collections of 3?

    Here is my 'A' collection - essential pieces, all CWC's, all quartz and each a design classic

    RN300-M QM60 (matt case), T20, G10



    ...and the 'B' collection - cheap as chips fun pieces

    Tiger 5508 V6, Tiger 6263, Vostok Komaderskie 211289


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    I love your man maths Ian, 6 watches isn't 6 watches, but actually two collections of 3 watches.

    I think that logic would fool any better half in the country

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    Plus the diversionary tactic of the vintage Corgi cars in the display cabinet.

    I heard Mrs V chatting to her best friend on the phone earlier, she mentioned them but not the watches.

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    If the A list trio are nervous, the B listers must be terrified

    I like the original trio as a stripped down no nonsense collection tbh.

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