Watches, then?

Neil

Gassage said:

Omega Seamasters are the most unbreakable watches going. I have one and a Speedmaster.

I think any watch made of steel is going to be unbreakable.

The balance in a mechanical, not so much.

My favourite Seamasters are the old Bond type with the wavy dials. I have the blue and black models....

As for Speedys....

My little site.

http://www.freewebs.com/neil271052/

spark240

This was the one for me....

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=FFBB830A455CBB97!397&authkey=!AHUwDnjznA9NZSw&v=3&ithint=photo,.jpg

How on earth do you get a picture to actually show in here  !

I can only seem to get my Skydrive to do links, I got Google this, Picassa that, share this and that...does my head in. 

Neil

spark240 said:

This was the one for me....

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=FFBB830A455CBB97!397&authkey=!AHUwDnjznA9NZSw&v=3&ithint=photo,.jpg

How on earth do you get a picture to actually show in here  !

I can only seem to get my Skydrive to do links, I got Google this, Picassa that, share this and that...does my head in. 

Very nice, that's the quartz version. 

Re pics, I just host all mine on Photobucket and when I want to post them on here rollover the "get links" icon above the pic, click on  direct link (which will show as copied) and paste into the box that opens when you click on the picture icon on the top of reply box here.

Hope that helps.  

Neil

Here's your pic. 

Ignore all that above.  

>:D<

If you click on your pic to enlarge to original size, right click and then click on "copy image URL".

Click on the picture icon at the top of the reply box and paste your info into it.

stickyfiddle

Our department boss has a Speedmaster. Absolutely lovely thing. Can't justify it till I get a few more promotions though! More likely than a Sub though- half the bloody price!

spark240

Err...cool...think I will leave it as is thanks !

@Neil ..I sent you PM by the way..

Rocker

Where did my post on the Watches Auction at Bonhams, London on May 21st go to?

Travisthedog

Interesting timing, this thread

I have a seamaster that I was bought as 30th pressie 10 years ago. Its been back to omega 3 times and cost a third of its value st least in repairs - so dont believe anyone who says they are unbreakable!!!!

My dear old gran just left me £1000 and I want to get a dress watch to go wit the seamaster. I want a tag Monaco but a grand ain't enough

 Any ideas

rocktron

I bought the Sebastian Vettel /Mark Webber Red Bull Racing Casio Edifice EF-558SG-1A Chronograph from Amazon last year. This is probably one of the biggest chronographs available. Retails for £175 from High Street jewellers.  

Soon after, I bought the Citizen Calibre 2100 AV0031-59A EcoDrive Chronograph, though mine is the blackface version. This is 1mm smaller than the Casio, but still a huge watch. This model is now discontinued, but old stock is still available. The replacement model/s is/are ugly.  

I saw the Invicta Venom Reserve 13891 in New York City in December 2013, but I did not have the cash to buy it. It is huge . . . bigger than the Casio Edifice at 52mm diameter, but there is a smaller version at 46mm diameter. This is a stunning looking watch in highly polished gold. There is also a fantastic blueface version.

 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/rocktron1948/CasioEdificeEF-558SG-1A-Copy_zps313578fc.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/rocktron1948/CitizenCalibre2100AV0031-59A-Copy_zps65eba459.jpg 

 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/rocktron1948/InvictaVenom138915DSC04869_zpsba03908f.jpg

 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/rocktron1948/InvictaVenom138913DSC04859_zpsd56b90c0.jpg

spark240

Travisthedog said:

Interesting timing, this thread

I have a seamaster that I was bought as 30th pressie 10 years ago. Its been back to omega 3 times and cost a third of its value st least in repairs - so dont believe anyone who says they are unbreakable!!!!

My dear old gran just left me £1000 and I want to get a dress watch to go wit the seamaster. I want a tag Monaco but a grand ain't enough

 Any ideas

Well...I guess even  a Bugatti Veryon breaks down now and again?  

sted

Travisthedog said:

Interesting timing, this thread

I have a seamaster that I was bought as 30th pressie 10 years ago. Its been back to omega 3 times and cost a third of its value st least in repairs - so dont believe anyone who says they are unbreakable!!!!

My dear old gran just left me £1000 and I want to get a dress watch to go wit the seamaster. I want a tag Monaco but a grand ain't enough

 Any ideas

You might get a used one near that mate, there's one in the bay for 1295 or best offer!

Travisthedog

Saw that one but I'm terrified of buying something like this of eBay!!

Niallmo

I love watches. Would love a Submariner, a Seamaster and a Speedmaster. However much the same as my guitars I look for bargains. Just got this 1968 Seiko 7265 Auto off eBay for just under £20! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/Niallmo/401527f323e3f79b8c554e8378beaef6_zpsf29c503b.jpg need a nicer, original strap but it's keeping time very well and to me looks very cool!

Neil

Niallmo said:

I love watches. Would love a Submariner, a Seamaster and a Speedmaster. However much the same as my guitars I look for bargains. Just got this 1968 Seiko 7265 Auto off eBay for just under £20! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/Niallmo/401527f323e3f79b8c554e8378beaef6_zpsf29c503b.jpg need a nicer, original strap but it's keeping time very well and to me looks very cool!

That is cool. 

I love vintage Seiko's. 

Have a few myself...

Neil

spark240 said:

Err...cool...think I will leave it as is thanks !

@Neil ..I sent you PM by the way..

Replied @spark240

chillidoggy

Good grief! The first watch I bought is in that photo, the one with the orange face!

Neil

chillidoggy said:

Good grief! The first watch I bought is in that photo, the one with the orange face!

It's gold actually, a 6139-6002 from December '74.

They are pretty sought after nowadays as it was later found to be the first auto chrono worn in space by Col. Pogue on Skylab. 

Niallmo

I like quirky ones. I read about the Russian made 1970's Sekonda Autos and decided I needed one so again, cheap on eBay came this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/Niallmo/9c7d929ad947f2dfa404f0f9b71b0fde_zps7a250490.jpg The other one is an Ostvok Amphibian mechanical wind. Czech made (IIRC) version of the more famous Vostok watches.

chillidoggy

Neil said:

chillidoggy said:

Good grief! The first watch I bought is in that photo, the one with the orange face!

It's gold actually, a 6139-6002 from December '74.

They are pretty sought after nowadays as it was later found to be the first auto chrono worn in space by Col. Pogue on Skylab. 

It was a mechanical watch, and cost me about £90. Maxed out on my first credit card in, I think, 1975.

joneve

Travisthedog said:

Interesting timing, this thread

I have a seamaster that I was bought as 30th pressie 10 years ago. Its been back to omega 3 times and cost a third of its value st least in repairs - so dont believe anyone who says they are unbreakable!!!!

My dear old gran just left me £1000 and I want to get a dress watch to go wit the seamaster. I want a tag Monaco but a grand ain't enough

 Any ideas

I have a lovely ESQ (made by Movado) that I've never worn that can be yours for £80 (they retail at about £250) if you want a cheaper alternative and still have change for a higher end model to add to your collection.

If you buy this one too for £60, I'll throw in a Jasper Conran leather watch box (holds 4 watches)

Both have just had new batteries.