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Voodoomelon

I posted this Festina watch about 16 months ago. Had nothing but trouble with it. First fault was the second hand just stopping, then starting again. Sent to Germany for repair. Few months later, the same thing happened and it was sent off again. Most recently, the hands started spinning loosely by themselves, so I sent it back for a refund (uhrzeit.org) or to replace it with a different model.

In fairness to them, they covered postage and replaced it with a brand new model over a year later. I much prefer this one.









uhrzeit.org get a thumbs up from me.

Northern Monkey

Excuse the iphone pic, I treated myself to a rubber strap for Christmas, I think I prefer it over the bracelet.

Lardy

My 1977 military Timex. Looking a bit sorry for its self at the moment, but finding it hard to pick out a new strap for it. Options are a bit limited with it only being 16mm between the lugs.

Mredsnapper

Lardy wrote: »

My 1977 military Timex. Looking a bit sorry for its self at the moment, but finding it hard to pick out a new strap for it. Options are a bit limited with it only being 16mm between the lugs.

That's got to look good on a nato or even better a US Mil. strap.

Deep Thought

Mredsnapper wrote: »

That's got to look good on a nato or even better a US Mil. strap.

indeed...a Bond NATO would be perfect...

m4r10

Decided to wear this today for the cool display during the solstice. Excuse the phone pic

Lardy

Deep Thought wrote: »

indeed...a Bond NATO would be perfect...

I just ordered this one...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nylon-Watch-Classic-Stripes-widths/dp/B009OZAW3C/ref=pd_sim_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=03FD535ZM460VP057PYY

Lardy

Funky pic of my Eco-Drive in the dark... Actually sustains good brightness for quite a while!

Deep Thought

Lardy wrote: »

I just ordered this one...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nylon-Watch-Classic-Stripes-widths/dp/B009OZAW3C/ref=pd_sim_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=03FD535ZM460VP057PYY

Perfect, it will look great with it on

mad muffin

I've been lurking in this thread for a while some nice watches in here.

This just came in so decided to finally post.

Black Dice Industries "The King" Ceramic body Sapphire glass. Managed to get it for £54

CarltonBrowne

I had an unexexpected PM this morning from a friend on TZ-UK. This will be waiting for me when I get back after Christmas.

Mredsnapper

Looks nice but also quite unusual CB. Any more info?

CarltonBrowne

Not a lot to say at this stage. 42mm wide which is decidedly hefty for a vintage and it apparently is also rated to 500m - if that's correct then it's bloody impressive. ETA 2824 movement so nothing too exotic there.

I'm only familiar with Eberhard as a maker of vintage chronographs and some divers that blow some obvious makes off the cool wall. (Try a google image search on Eberhard Scatograf but make sure the Kleenex are handy).

I missed this when it first came up but thankfully the guy who picked it up is probably the one person on TZ-UK who I've traded, swapped etc the most so he contacted me first once he'd had a change of heart. It's going on a shark mesh with a Sinn deployant when it arrives - the shrouded lugs should match that a treat. I've been looking at the brown Hirsh Caoutchouc straps for a while so that might also go on the list. The more correct option would probably be a tropic but I've never really got my head around those.

On an unrelated note I'm wondering if the Scatograf was designed as a device for measuring the intervals between poos.

Wibbs

Very nice diver CB. Rare one too. Very Benthos/Squale vibe to it. Heavy duty as only 70/80's divers can sometimes be. If a peckish shark ever takes an unseemly interest in you just smack him in the chops with that and that'll put you off the menu.

Wibbs

Speaking of stuff coming to us after Christmas... Like CB I've something waiting for me in the new year. Been waiting for this "grail" for a while, but they were always way too much for my wallet, or dead as a dodo and it's been a long road with great help along the way...



I'm saying nada. Don't wanna jinx it.

unkel

Longines Ultra Quartz?

Mad movement! Looks like they let loose some crazy watchmaker with decent soldering skills

Wibbs

*he didn't say it. No he didn't, I swear. Touch wood*. *jinx* *rub rabbit's foot* And damn his eyes for his knowledge. CB, being the true gentleman he is, knew when to say nada, but Unkel being the scoundrel he is... :pac: :D

893bet

A little pressie from swmbo.

skipz

Present from my fiancee. Been watch looking for a few years now and never got around to buying one! Thanks Ciara

jamieh

Picked up some wrist candy today

Northern Monkey

^^^^^nice! Rolex is a brand I've never had an interest in, but lately I have a real itch for a sub.

Lardy

My Eco-Drive on its new Zulu NATO strap...

Lardy

My 1977 Timex on its new Bond NATO next to the Eco-Drive... Shame the Timex is sooo small!!

Mredsnapper

Lardy wrote: »

My 1977 Timex on its new Bond NATO next to the Eco-Drive... Shame the Timex is sooo small!!

Maybe the eco drive is too big

mad muffin

The Seiko SNZG45

Finglas Incubus

Rodina Automatic fresh in from China, supplied strap replaced with a much more substantial Hirsch Medici curve ended unit. I'm impressed with the workmanship and overall quality of the watch, tough to beat for $100.

Jawgap

Currently winging it's way to my wrist......



42mm Seagull 1963 People's Liberation Army Air Force mechanical watch......

........now all I need is the MiG15 to go with it

rwbug

That 1963 looks very nice. I ordered the new all-black project version, it is currently in a sorting office in Hongkong, hopefully will arrive soon.

Mredsnapper

Very nice. Wonder why they dropped the 大连 (Dalian) text from the dial.

Finglas Incubus

Wearing a 43mm Parnis Automatic power reserve today, a recent acquisition from China. I'm willing to forgive the 'chronometer' moniker because its quite well made for the price point.



EDIT: the only thing that annoys me about this watch is the noise of the spinning rotor, it quite loud, pointing at badly designed bearings.

Decoda

Finglas Incubus wrote: »

Wearing a 43mm Parnis Automatic power reserve today, a recent acquisition from China. I'm willing to forgive the 'chronometer' moniker because its quite well made for the

EDIT: the only thing that annoys me about this watch is the noise of the spinning rotor, it quite loud, pointing at badly designed bearings.

Snap.....I agree with you regarding the spinning noise.....fairly loud. My only other criticism was to swap out the included strap for one of my own....

DC


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Finglas Incubus

@Decoda, I notice your power indicator goes beyond 40 hours, mine never does. Did you manually wind it up?

Regarding the noise I was thinking of greasing the bearings with some silicone lubricant, I believe it helps cut down on noise slightly. The alternative it to remove the rotor and stick with manual winding but its not bugging me that much...yet.

Decoda

Hi Finglas,

That was out of the box with the new strap put on it. I hadn't wound it yet so on mine that is the 0 hand position. I've never wound beyond the 40 mark?

Let me know how it goes with the bearings. For the money, I really can't fault it.

DC

MarcusP12

Hi guys....so as some of ye who've been generous enough to offer me advice on the purchase,I took the plunge and picked up a tissot prc200 auto chromo...it's a big unit and quite thick which may not be everyone's cup of tea but it was what I was looking for on this occasion!1st Swiss watch but not thebleade hopefully!

MarcusP12

Came across this on creationwatches for a really good price so chalked it down before Christmas as a smart watch to wear for work with a suit...worked out at just over 150 compared to 289 in weirs so was hard to resist...nice back up for the tissot I reckon....

893bet

MarcusP12 wrote: »

Hi guys....so as some of ye who've been generous enough to offer me advice on the purchase,I took the plunge and picked up a tissot prc200 auto chromo...it's a big unit and quite thick which may not be everyone's cup of tea but it was what I was looking for on this occasion!1st Swiss watch but not thebleade hopefully!

Very nice! Enjoy it and wear it! No point leaving it at home to mind it.

mad muffin

The Seiko SNZG13

bbari

Guys, those of you who have 5-10+ watches, how do you keep them, I mean do u just put them in a drawer or you have any specific stand for it? I have them in a drawer and afraid of getting them scratches....

Deep Thought

bbari wrote: »

Guys, those of you who have 5-10+ watches, how do you keep them, I mean do u just put them in a drawer or you have any specific stand for it? I have them in a drawer and afraid of getting them scratches....

A cheap way to store them is to check Lidl...they sell tea in boxes, buy one and few cushions...cheap as chips

You can either drink or bin the tea !!!!

mad muffin

I use a watch box. Loads of them on Amazon.

bbari

Deep Thought wrote: »

A cheap way to store them is to check Lidl...they sell tea in boxes, buy one and few cushions...cheap as chips

You can either drink or bin the tea !!!!

Any idea what the tea is called so that I get the one you are referring to? Where can you get those small cushions ?

Eoin

They sell the tea boxes on their own every so often. Just keep an eye out for them in the usual weird-assortment aisle.



You can buy cushions on eBay, or chop up some foam pipe insulation.

bbari

Thank Eoin, is that the same tea box ?

Eoin

Yep, that's the same one - I think they're a tenner. Avoid the cheapo watch cases on eBay; I bought one and they're a bit flimsy.

bbari

Thank you, I appreciate your suggestion.

Seanf999

Sadly these are copies, but me being 17 I couldn't afford the strap of one of them nevermind the whole watch..
Got them all on holidays, still working but they are just eye candy at the minute!

Wibbs

I don't wanna come across as a dick here Seanf999, but the folks here really get peed off at fakes and the charter reflects that. Normally I'd be reaching for the edit button and all that jazz, but since I once bought a fake Breitling when on the lash in Italy(and I wouldn't even buy a real one TBH)...

That said even at 17 *old guy here *. It's clear you have an idea of the kinda watches you like and want and I look forward to the day when you get a legit one. You might be surprised but you can source legit and very cool watches, even among the "big names" for a lot less than you might imagine. Stick around, you may yet find some legit and reasonably priced watches you can hang onto for years.

Seanf999

Wibbs wrote: »

I don't wanna come across as a dick here Seanf999, but the folks here really get peed off at fakes and the charter reflects that. Normally I'd be reaching for the edit button and all that jazz, but since I once bought a fake Breitling when on the lash in Italy(and I wouldn't even buy a real one TBH)...

That said even at 17 *old guy here *. It's clear you have an idea of the kinda watches you like and want and I look forward to the day when you get a legit one. You might be surprised but you can source legit and very cool watches, even among the "big names" for a lot less than you might imagine. Stick around, you may yet find some legit and reasonably priced watches you can hang onto for years.

Sorry I had no idea.. I won't make the same mistake twice..
Feel free to delete the post

mad muffin

Look what the postman delivered today

Radiomir 47mm pilot. I don't think such a watch ever existed? :P

Lex Luthor

I got my wife a Mele jewellery box for Xmas and the shopp also had Mele watch boxes...quality is excellent on them and they are not that expensive, if I hadnt already got a Lidl tea box I would get one