This arrived today
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Grail arrival
I was very lucky to very recently find and be able to pick up this very early, very original 1972/73 Orfina Porsche Design 7750, which as the title states, is a grail watch for me. Finding one retaining it's original Orfina signed crown and bracelet was a bonus, as most of either one or both of these have long since disappeared.
This arrived today
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On the chronograph theme this came in today, Zinex Flightmaster bought in the summer as 'NOS needing service' which it's just had, courtesy of Duncan.
Running sweetly now and keeping great time. Won't replace the Zenith but definitely fun to wear.
Thanks Senninha,
I must still be doing something daft, as I tried what you suggested, and it opens a window for url address, but tried to put in url of my desktop to upload the photo from but that didn't work.
I then tried to copy the URL of the photo i had already uploaded, (which you copied below) from the 'manage attachments' storage area, and it then just uploaded the link to the photo again, not the actual photo.
please appreciate you letting me know what i'm still doing wrong.
Birth year watch beautiful
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Sinn 556i, got this about a week ago now I think, the second one I’ve had and the only watch that I really regretted selling, hence the buy back. Hasn’t left my wrist since and today I put it on this leather strap.
I think this is about as close as I can get to a watch that would be the ‘one watch’ that is versatile enough to stop me needing or wanting others. Great size (38.5), slim (11.1), tough as nails - great for camping, water sports etc but can be dressed up enough for my needs also, and has the date.
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Got a couple of proper "marmite" incomings I hope to share here soon. Not forum favourite brands by any stretch of the imagination and heart over head watches.
Just have to hope they make it before Christmas...
After a little over 13 months from ordering, my Dornblüth 99.1M arrived today. The dial is just unbelievable, I can’t photograph it properly, try as I might.
Dave
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That is really, really nice helidoc. You must be chuffed.
It feels like I’ve finally grown up horologically
Early days of course, but my expectations have been totally exceeded, by some margin.
It’s the same watch as in the Watchfinder video, and that does a much better job of showcasing the dial
Dave
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thats gorgeous Dave
^^^ I'll echo those sentiments. That's very lovely indeed.
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The face on that Dornblüth is pure class - congratulations
Double incoming…
That Datejust is gorgeous.
Final incoming of the year thanks to maseman
Just picked up the new VTNR GMT. Not for everybody but it is very comfortable wearing on the left wrist.
Not a popular brand on here but it's got some nice Aqua Terra vibes without the heftier price-tag.
I was in Lancaster town centre last week and was walking past Banks Lyon. Surprised I saw the mint Green Datejust, smooth bezel on jubilee bracelet. Wasn’t sure if it was 41mm or 36mm (had my reading glasses on and looking through the glass window so everything was magnified)
Anyway, went in to inquire and try on. The gentleman said it was 41mm but I was sure on close inspection it looked smaller 36mm. Turned out it was indeed 36mm and was pleasantly surprised, thought it looked good and not too small on the wrist (when I’m wearing my watch it’s a 45mm 50 Fathoms)
Got me thinking on the way home, over the next few days I decided I needed to go back for another look with the view to possibly purchasing. Sadly it had sold but seriously thinking I could live with 36mm on the wrist, the mint shade of green is outstanding
Just picked this up earlier today in a trade, my first Anonimo - very nice too!
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I've have been hankering after an original Silverware for a few years now but this wasn't how I anticipated going about getting one. Prices always seem to be just out of reach so I have always followed my fancy in other directions while keeping my eye on what may come up. There have been plenty of fixer uppers but none that I felt were worth it. Until a few weeks ago when this one popped up in a search. In the photos it looked in pretty good nick, the case is alright, original crown, the bezel is faded but in a nice way and the patination was nice and even. Only the crystal has a few dings. Using good old WIS logic of "I could get a nice watch for a bargain but even if I don't I at least have a bunch of spares" I put in a speculatively low bid. Lo and behold no one else fancied it and it was mine.
A quick journey from Japan and it was here. After a few days of wear I feel that I have done pretty well. It is running at +10spd, and there are no nasty surprises with its condition. Yes the lume is a bit grotty and I will get that sorted and a new crystal will smarten it up but it definitely deserves better than to be banished to the parts bin.
As is often with this hobby this is is just the beginning of the story and a good condition original is still on the list (especially the starburst) but, for the time being I will enjoy this one.
It has also filled another niche, as I now have a salmon dialled watch in the collection.
Very Nice Wimm. I love getting an old unloved watch back in to service. With a new crystal that will be a real cracker.