Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[Brainaddict]

Ahh, I misread, I thought you had the Citizen Chronometer (hard to find that one)!
watchuseek forum have a whole section on Japanese watches - maybe there's a fix there?

Nah, it's a fairly ordinary quartz chronograph, this one but with standard steel bracelet Citizen Men’s BL5295-55E Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Black Ion-Plated Chronograph Watch The date changing is well annoying too though, because I deliberately got a perpetual calendar cos I was tired of getting incorrect dates.

 

[Doodler]

Have men's watches grown larger over the decades? My impression is they have, but am hardly an expert in the subject.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Have men's watches grown larger over the decades? My impression is they have, but am hardly an expert in the subject.

I can't say I've noticed.

 

[Doodler]

I can't say I've noticed.

btw Flavor Flav's asking for his clock back.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Very Cool

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[Winot]

Have men's watches grown larger over the decades? My impression is they have, but am hardly an expert in the subject.

They got larger up to a few years ago and now the tide has turned and smaller watches are fashionable again e.g. Lange Saxonia extra thin going from 42mm to 37mm and the new 36mm Rolex Explorer:

The New 36mm Rolex Explorer Is Right Where It Needs To Be (fratellowatches.com)

 

[Saul Goodman]

They got larger up to a few years ago and now the tide has turned and smaller watches are fashionable again e.g. Lange Saxonia extra thin going from 42mm to 37mm and the new 36mm Rolex Explorer:

The New 36mm Rolex Explorer Is Right Where It Needs To Be (fratellowatches.com)

Shame it's a Rolex.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

a masterpiece of craftsmanship

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I just got a replacement mechanism for this one.

Probably will stay on my shelf as I now have a smart watch but if it works i'll feel better about it.

 

[Virtual Blue]

They got larger up to a few years ago and now the tide has turned and smaller watches are fashionable again e.g. Lange Saxonia extra thin going from 42mm to 37mm and the new 36mm Rolex Explorer:

The New 36mm Rolex Explorer Is Right Where It Needs To Be (fratellowatches.com)

probably the best Rolex in years.
But wtf is the story with the 2 tone?

 

[Virtual Blue]

This one is a beaut and measures only 38,5 and 10mm thick!
Longines is an odd one for me. The Legend Diver was my first ‘expensive’ watch and one I regret selling. But they are coming up with some real historical re-imagined pieces and the Silver Arrow is just lush. Tempted.

Hands-On - 2021 Longines Silver Arrow (Specs & Price)

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

I just got a replacement mechanism for this one.

Probably will stay on my shelf as I now have a smart watch but if it works i'll feel better about it.

Only took me 7 years.

 

[Griff]

Have men's watches grown larger over the decades? My impression is they have, but am hardly an expert in the subject.

Thankfully the fashion of large watches has gone, you won't really see much over 42mm these days.
Talking of smaller watches, been clearing my mother's house the last couple of months (in care home now) and found my late father's old Tissot from about 1970. It's 36mm.

Got a tube of Polywatch (wonderful stuff) and al the scratches (when this pic was taken) have vanished. The strap was the mankiest thing ever as it hadn't seen the light of day since the mid '70s, so put something suitable on it. Works perfectly.

 

[Winot]

probably the best Rolex in years.
But wtf is the story with the 2 tone?

It’s dreadful.

 

[TopCat]

Ten quid. I love it.

 

[weltweit]

I have now managed to live for about 9 months without a watch at all.

My phone has a clock, my home computer and work laptop also, and my car has a clock.

I will buy another at some point because I like to have a watch but I have been surprised how easy it is to live without one.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I have now managed to live for about 9 months without a watch at all.

My phone has a clock, my home computer and work laptop also, and my car has a clock.

I will buy another at some point because I like to have a watch but I have been surprised how easy it is to live without one.

How old are you btw?
I noticed a lot of younger folk don't have watches and if they do, its an Apple watch (which isn't a watch imo).

 

[weltweit]

How old are you btw?

56 years young

I noticed a lot of younger folk don't have watches and if they do, its an Apple watch (which isn't a watch imo).

Yes, my 22 year old son won't have a watch, despite my offering to buy him one.

 

[Johnny Doe]

Breitling Avenger II in for repair because the bezel no longer did that clicking thing when turned, so have this for the near future. Anyone know how to change the date? Google search suggest, pulling out the winder to a third position, but it only seems to have two?

 

[Saul Goodman]

Breitling Avenger II in for repair because the bezel no longer did that clicking thing when turned, so have this for the near future. Anyone know how to change the date? Google search suggest, pulling out the winder to a third position, but it only seems to have two?
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Pull harder.

 

[Johnny Doe]

Pull harder.

Does this advice come with a money back guarantee?

 

[Saul Goodman]

Does this advice come with a money back guarantee?

Absolutely! *


*some disclaimer

 

[Virtual Blue]

https://www.gucci.com/documents/timeless/Standard_Instructions_for_use_EN-2017.pdf

Gucci makes tool watches? i need a day for that to settle in me brain.

 

[Griff]

This 1970 Soviet Poljot was the last watch I bought. Ebay £52.
36mm and quite a delightful thing.

 

[BigMoaner]

btw Flavor Flav's asking for his clock back.

so is Big Ben.

 

[Johnny Doe]

Breitling Avenger II in for repair because the bezel no longer did that clicking thing when turned, so have this for the near future. Anyone know how to change the date? Google search suggest, pulling out the winder to a third position, but it only seems to have two?

Breitling still in for repair because the place they sent it closed down so it was sent back. Awaiting the call from the next branch it lands at, where they will doubtless claim it's no longer under warranty and I will say 'well it was when I sent you it you wankers'

 

[Virtual Blue]

Breitling still in for repair because the place they sent it closed down so it was sent back. Awaiting the call from the next branch it lands at, where they will doubtless claim it's no longer under warranty and I will say 'well it was when I sent you it you wankers'

Try these guys

Genesis Watchmaking Official Website Home Page

Tha official homepage of Genesis Watchmaking. A familily run business offering watchmaking services of the highest standard available to the general public.

genesiswatchmaking.co.uk

The guy there was super helpful when he looked at my speedy (...when it got run over by car).

 

[Johnny Doe]

Try these guys

Genesis Watchmaking Official Website Home Page

Tha official homepage of Genesis Watchmaking. A familily run business offering watchmaking services of the highest standard available to the general public.

genesiswatchmaking.co.uk

It's under warranty with Brietling so has to be them

 

[Virtual Blue]

It's under warranty with Brietling so has to be them

patience it is then - breitling are selective on who they share their parts with.

 

[BigMoaner]

8

 

[Griff]

Watch buying has dropped a bit this year due to semi-retiring, but had to have one of these new Christoper Ward C63 Sealanders. Quite a varied range to look through and was hard to make a choice, but this was the colour/strap combo I went for.

With the many CW promotional codes about, this very nicely made and finished watch came in at under £500 delivered. You really can't find anything comparible in the shops. Been on all week and chuffed with it. My picture doesn"t really do it justice.