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Virtual Blue said:
Japanese movement? Is it loud?

Nice design.
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Yes Miyota. No not loud in the slightest.
Cheers, I really like the look and feel of it and am very impressed with the brand. Their Swiss movement model looks lovely too.

Oh yeah, the Coniston has fantastic lume too. :D
 
Griff said:
Yes Miyota. No not loud in the slightest.
Cheers, I really like the look and feel of it and am very impressed with the brand. Their Swiss movement model looks lovely too.

Oh yeah, the Coniston has fantastic lume too. :D
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Amazing thanks for sharing.
I've not heard of Marloe but after much reading on some forums, they seem to be making some interesting stuff.
 
27FCD830-03F1-41F0-9B45-1F060A81B27F.jpeg Swapped my birth year Rolex for an 80s air king plexiglass . My usual chap will service and reseal it. I may put my 90s omega dynamic chrono up for sale as the values have gone through the roof . That is a cheap generic jubilee replica strap as the original oyster strap was far too small for me and my man is sourcing original links to extend it- the jubilee is a far more comfortable strap but the oyster strap is original
 
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not-bono-ever said:
View attachment 177877 Swapped my birth year Rolex for an 80s air king. My usual chap will service and reseal it. I may put my 90s omega dynamic chrono up for sale as the values have gone through the roof . That is a cheap generic jubilee replica strap as the original oyster strap was far too small for me and my man is sourcing original links to extend it- the jubilee is a far more comfortable strap but the oyster strap is original
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Is this you?

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saw this on the watch forum...
 
Nah but same kind of watch - I have the chrono version with all the buttons and stop watch stuff on mine. Cannot find the original tin box or papers that came with it but it was over 20 years ago
 
I divested myself of my whole watch stable and I know just have one of these

Hawk Watch Series | Nite Watches

Big chunky, got a positive bezel, mega bright at night.

Strangely light and plasticky in feel, I normally like a watch you could beat a man to death with

But if g-shock did an analogue this bright with a bezel and no bullshit graphics or meaningless numbers on the face and no extra functions i’d Never buy another watch....in the mean time this is covering al,OST all the bases
 
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bellaozzydog said:
I divested myself of my whole watch stable and I know just have one of these

Hawk Watch Series | Nite Watches

Big chunky, got a positive bezel, mega bright at night.

Strangely light and plasticky in feel, I normally like a watch you could beat a man to death with

But if g-shock did an analogue this bright with a bezel and no bullshit graphics or meaningless numbers on the face and no extra functions i’d Never buy another watch....in the mean time this is covering al,OST all the bases
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G Shock and Seiko are the best for anything under £300.
A G shock beats the shit out of any modern watches including smart watches.

You seen these?

 
Before my dad died he had started to get into watches. Throughout most of my life (and his) he wore a Zenith which had been his dad’s before but it’s sadly given up the ghost. He was devastated about it and quite literally went up and down the country to try and get it fixed but couldn’t so he started to collect other Zenith watches and it became a bit of a hobby of his. Most of the watches will be going to auction as they’re not to mine / his partner’s taste but I did take this one (an automatic defy from the 70s) - rare I like a square shape but something about it I really like. It’s proper weighty too. [emoji41]

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My mum left me a number of watches, I think most just need batteries replacing and I think one needs new glass, but they're fairly standard looking Tissots so shouldn't be an issue.

Among them is a gold Omega cocktail watch though, which looks like it needs some serious tlc. Where does one go for reliable restoration? Should I contact Omega? I think I may have the paperwork for this somewhere. I have the box, my mum was very organised so I imagine it's among the receipts for hoovers and tumble dryers we no longer have.

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purenarcotic said:
Before my dad died he had started to get into watches. Throughout most of my life (and his) he wore a Zenith which had been his dad’s before but it’s sadly given up the ghost. He was devastated about it and quite literally went up and down the country to try and get it fixed but couldn’t so he started to collect other Zenith watches and it became a bit of a hobby of his. Most of the watches will be going to auction as they’re not to mine / his partner’s taste but I did take this one (an automatic defy from the 70s) - rare I like a square shape but something about it I really like. It’s proper weighty too. [emoji41]

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I really like that watch. Very unusual shape. I prefer the look of a lot of men's watches, especially older ones. Your dad had good taste :)
 
purenarcotic said:
Before my dad died he had started to get into watches. Throughout most of my life (and his) he wore a Zenith which had been his dad’s before but it’s sadly given up the ghost. He was devastated about it and quite literally went up and down the country to try and get it fixed but couldn’t so he started to collect other Zenith watches and it became a bit of a hobby of his. Most of the watches will be going to auction as they’re not to mine / his partner’s taste but I did take this one (an automatic defy from the 70s) - rare I like a square shape but something about it I really like. It’s proper weighty too. [emoji41]

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Do you mind posting some of his Zeniths?
Did he have a chronograph?

Zenith are a an amazing watch brand - very understated and not that known to the general public.
I appreciate most of their old and new designs (though they went through a weird spell in the 90s).
 
Virtual Blue said:
Do you mind posting some of his Zeniths?
Did he have a chronograph?

Zenith are a an amazing watch brand - very understated and not that known to the general public.
I appreciate most of their old and new designs (though they went through a weird spell in the 90s).
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I don’t actually have the rest on me but I will do so when I next have them and share. Don’t recall any chronographs though. He bought a book on zenith watches which arrived when he was in hospital so he never got to read it. :(
 
Should be ordering a Guinand Series 155 in the next few days. Hopefully it'll be last of the watch buying for a while...
 
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