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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'
No due back 2nd week in January 2021. Went on 22nd June 2021
 
Nice idea but it's still a quartz Swatch.
Exactly my thoughts really.

This was the last watch I bought a couple of months back: Sunburst Teal blue Relio Solstice.
An American microbrand with a Miyota 9039 movement. A nice 38mm size, a lovely feel and averages +4 seconds a day. Only watch I've kept a bracelet on.
Great when the sun catches it.

Decent price too. :)
 

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Bentley are owned by Volkswagen, but they don't have a special VW-Edition Bentley. Because it destroys the exclusivity of the brand. We're talking luxury stuff here, and the punters care about whether everyone and their dog owns one.

I appreciate the Swatch-Omega collaboration and don't think it destroys the exclusivity of the Omega brand for a couple of reasons.

1. Its a different watch.
2. Its a plastic watch and the build, quality, look and feel is nowhere near to the original.

Its just a bit of fun and certainly made me appreciate my Speedy more!
 
I used this fellow : 70s Watches

deals with more old stuff and takes his time ( c, 2 weeks) but supplies a full photo record of everything if you want - its rather interesting seeing the guts of your watch taken apart. he resealed and serviced my old Oyster and I forgot I had it on when I went snorkelling - but he sorted it well enough to be waterproof again. Not worth going to main dealer really


Just despatched my last century omega dynamic to 70s watch man for a service. It’s never had one so is likely gummed up like a recent BMW engine .
 
My Citizen dive watch seems to have finally died, despite living on the window sill to ensure it gets loads of power
Even though its heft means I rarely wore it, I mourn its passing.
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Am now rather desirous of this, which I spotted in Heathrow duty free recently. But it is obscenely expensive

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My Citizen dive watch seems to have finally died, despite living on the window sill to ensure it gets loads of power
Even though its heft means I rarely wore it, I mourn its passing.
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Am now rather desirous of this, which I spotted in Heathrow duty free recently. But it is obscenely expensive

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Panerais are lovely and yes rather pricey. Have you looked at Sinn? Still not cheap but cheapER:

 
On the subject of Sinn, I'm quite a fan of Guinand. An old Swiss company dating back to the 1800s and resurrected by Helmut Sinn in the 1990s.

Made in very small numbers to order from their workshop in Frankfurt, very nicely made and surprisingly affordable from a company making less than 1000 watches a year.


I have a Series 155 Chronograph. :)
 
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