Firstly, many thanks indeed to all who have offered prizes for a future charity fundraising raffle. I’m very grateful, however I am restricting to prizes in my gift on this occasion as it is to mark a specific event in Laura’s cancer journey. That said, I have something more expansive in mind for when I have a bit more time, and will be in touch later in the year.
Smiths Everest 36mm PRS-25 and Seiko SKX009 and CWC G10 Childhood Cancer Charity Raffle for Nicola's Fund
Laura’s arduous treatment for kidney cancer was concluded in January 2017, just before her 10th birthday. She has recovered well and today had her second anniversary check-up at Alder Hey. We are elated that she remains cancer free.
To celebrate this milestone I am offering my 36mm Smiths Everest in a raffle to support Nicola’s Fund, an organisation that has provided immense support and enjoyment to Laura and numerous other children during their treatments and ongoing recovery, as well as to their siblings and wider family. Nicola faced cancer with high sprits and laughter, and it was her wish that as many other children as possible should be able to do the same. The annual Christmas party at Chester Racecourse is just one example of the joy that Nicola’s legacy brings to many.
As usual, I’ll add a consolation prize or two along the way.
To take part, please post in this thread and donate* £5 per entry here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi...iles-of-smiles
Please include your TZ-UK user name in the comments if it's not obvious.
Feel free to take part multiple times, and if you are not interested in the prize you are welcome to donate anyway! I intend for the winner to treat the watch in exactly the same way as if they had bought it themselves, including selling it on SC at the going rate if it’s not for them. I’m sure it would be snapped up quickly.
Laura will personally draw the winners on World Cancer Day, Monday 4 February. World Cancer Day is an occasion to show unified and positive support for everybody affected by this appalling disease. A day to remember that that access to life-saving cancer diagnosis, treatment and care should be equal for all.
Prize Details
36mm Smiths Everest PRS-25 purchased by me through TZ-UK specifically for this raffle. Mint on arrival, and I’ve only taken it out of the case to check it over and take photographs. Warranty card dated 25 December 2018.
An absolute classic from the Timefactor’s stable, more details here: https://www.timefactors.com/prs25new36mm.htm
And also in this thread: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...st-36mm-update
Seiko SKX009K with Strapcode Super Oyster Bracelet. I'm sure that SKX009 needs little introduction here, it is a very highly regarded timepiece and popular with modders. This example has French as the second date wheel language.
The watch was new when I bought it in 2015 and has been worn very occasionally. It is still pretty pristine with just the odd strap changing mark as far as I can see. It has always kept good time.
The Strapcode Super Oyster bracelet is also well known in these parts and is very comfortable. It is currently sized for a 6.75" wrist and comes with three spare links which I think makes it full length. The original Seiko rubber strap is included, I think I only tried it on once.
I must have the instruction manual somewhere but I've no idea where!
CWC G10. Dating from 2004, in pretty good nick with some minor swirlies on the crystal, some tiny nicks around the case and a bit of strap rash. Overall a good honest example that will serve the new owner well.
I've put a new battery in today, and it will come with virtually unworn black NATO and black Eulit 'Palma' Perlon straps (both 18mm although the lug width is 19mm).
Our sincere thanks as ever to Eddie for making this possible.
Matthew and family
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi...iles-of-smiles
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