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Archimede do a flieger with the date at 6 that looks really clean.
One for the Speedmaster owners out there. Video is interesting...
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/servicing-the-speedmster-at-manfredi
231 pieces! Kind of makes you appreciate it more.
Proper love my new Seiko 5 Sport, I know theres some criticism over how it lost its ISO rating and stuff from the SKX but I think it's a really nice little timepiece. Thinking about buying a jubilee style bracelet for it, though.
Strapcode do nice bracelets. Had a Super Oyster of theirs on my SKX when I had it
I have a strap code on my 5 (an original Sea Urchin). Its very good quality.
Cheers guys. Will take a look at strap code.
Has anyone had experience of the cheap Seiko 5 from India, some lovely (It’s OLD, not RETRO) 70s and 80s designs for not much money, like this:
No personal experience. Not good vibes over at Watchuseek though.
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/seiko-ebay-india.2552202/
If you want a cheap automatic there is the option of the Chinese brands on Aliexpress like Cadisen who use Japanese movements like the NH35 which is a Seiko based movement. Or for around the same money get a Vostok. Russian watches. A bit like the 1980s Skoda of watches. If you buy from the factory shop it's about 5 weeks delivery.
I recently bought this one at £66.
https://meranom.com/en/vostok/550/vostok-watch-retro-2415-550930b.html
The 3rd Vostok I have bought. Part of the reason they are cheap is they don't spend much time regulating them. Mine have all arrived going 30-40s a day fast. Easy to improve that though by opening them and adjusting. Even without a Timegrapher. I have done 2 of mine so far. One is now 12s a day fast the other 2s a day fast. Which is as accurate as any of the other automatic watches I have.
Thanks for that link to the Indian Seiko thread irc. Seem like you can go wrong for 30 quid, pleased I didn't bother.
Looks it might be fairly common too. I was reading about a reissue King Seiko the other day, a 44-9990 and this article mentioned the original ones were a good price on eBay. So I went to look, there were loads. Odd in itself for a 40+ year old model, but on closer inspection there are only 2 sets of photos on most of the listings. This one seems about the most legit.
For well priced decent watches (and it’s been said before in here), keep an eye on Creation. I picked up a Seiko 5 on there for my son at £55.
Terrible bracelet, but it got a NATO strap pronto anyway.
E.G. £66 and there’ll be a discount code along in a bit if you take their email
I think Creation are great, I've bought a good few watches from them, mostly Seiko and Orient's, but I did pick up a bargain Tag as well.
They 5 you like to is very nice indeed, reckon it's look good on leather as well.
This is a little different, SNKK27 for £65.
Or your classic SNK807 for £72.
There is a few bargains there for sure. £111 for an Orient Ray
I'm guessing with creation there's duty to pay?
I've only bought one watch from Creation (Seiko 5) and didn't have to pay duty
Loving this new one from Oris.
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Pretty justifiable price tag too for what it is. I think I prefer the look of the tag aquaracer a touch more though for similar money.
I’m guessing with creation there’s duty to pay?
Pay extra for the Royal mail shipping at checkout and it gets shipped from the UK with no vat to pay.
@countzero Tried to pm you back but the send message button seems to be broken. Send me your email address if you can.
I recently bought 2 watches. The first was a Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A1ER. I bought this as an everyday watch and because it looks very cool.
The second was a Chinese special from AliExpress, the Starking AM0184. I fancied an automatic watch as an antithesis to the smart watch I have, which needs charging every 3 days…. I have to wind this or wear it instead.
This was £38 with a metal bracelet (which is great) and black leather strap (which isn’t great). It’s an automatic watch with a sapphire crystal. For the money (and it was only £38 as it shipped within the EU), it seems like a bargain
I think I might have started something expensive though….. I’m now looking at other watches. On my list is a Seiko dive watch, Citizen Eco-Drive, Square digital G-Shock. I like the look of Farer watches and Christopher Ward… might struggle to reign this in 😄
That Starking is very nice, bargain price too.
DMORTS, you might quite like YouTube " just one more watch " Jodie specialises in the value end and loves an Aliexpress round up.
DMORTS, you might quite like YouTube ” just one more watch ” Jodie specialises in the value end and loves an Aliexpress round up.
Hellllllloooooooooo, and welcome...
He's the reason I bought 2 watches in less than a month!
Any recommendations for a watch tool kit for adjusting bracelets and perhaps removing backs to change a battery? I have a Pulsar chronograph with a screw down back that needs a new battery
Of what level of regard are Ball watches?
Any recommendations for a watch tool kit for adjusting bracelets and perhaps removing backs to change a battery? I have a Pulsar chronograph with a screw down back that needs a new battery
No need to spend much, I bought a full kit on Ebay for around 15 quid and have used it to adjust bracelets on various cheap and expensive watches.
Bergeon make excellent tools. I like their spring bar tools a lot
Kryton - I had a Ball watch but found it was very hard to read with my pants on 🙂 Gonna stick with wrist watches for now...
Ooo, the thought, makes me wince!
Not had one, bit decent I think. Have a history in railmaster pocket watches I think
Kryton – I had a Ball watch but found it was very hard to read with my pants on 🙂 Gonna stick with wrist watches for now…
Fnar. They do a very nice dual sapphire cosc GMT. For the money it looks great, and less “fussy” to own than a Speedy for a 50th Birthday, but if it’s basically a marked up homage without recognition I don’t want it.
What are forumites doing with regards watch rolls? Thinking I ought to take more care of my timepieces and how I store them.
Watch storage. I have 2 boxes like these except brown. £18 on Amazon. Keeps watvhes on display. I can keep one box on the windowsill to keep the couple of ecodrive watches I have charged up.
I seem to have satisfied the watch buying itch at 12. I'd probably sell/give away a watch I never wear if I needed sopace for a new watch.
I got a Wolf Howard for my birthday earlier this year, it's a really nice case but realistically it's overkill considering it was more expensive than most of my watches.
I've one of these watch rolls. Watch roll Purchased at the start of the year because I thought it would be bob on to take a couple of alternatives on holiday.
So of course it's never yet been out of my drawer. 🙄 It is really nice quality though, I'd have another. Would also make a nice little tool roll.
Just joining this thread after lurking around it for sometime (actually seem to be doing a lot of that on STW this week).
Anyhow, I recently bought a www.Ming.watch which I’m really looking forward to arriving. I know the guy who designs them a bit and little by little he and this thread have sucked me into the world of watch appreciation.
I like the idea of a smart box like irc's but then thought it's a bad idea if I had a break in. I enjoy wearing the watches not looking at them in a box so let's not make it easy for a thief I thought. So I bought several specs cases for a few pounds each and when not worn each watch goes in its own case and away in a safe place.
Seiko SKX007 (or SKX013), I am mad to try and find a new one for sale, and buy it if I do? Most second hand ones seem to be modded or very expensive for what they are.
There are alternatives, e.g. from Orient, but they're not quite the same. I don't like the new Seiko 5 divers as much either. I could go the homage route and get a Steeldive?
Thoughts? Have I missed the SKX boat?
I like my SKX @dmorts, a perfect tool watch. You can pick them up new from Creation for £200 if you don't mind a Pepsi bezel.
I don't think you've missed the boat, they're still out there.
Creation watches? they look like they have some in, some rubber strap and some nato style but if you needed a bracelet you can buy one separately
Creation Watches are non UK? So I'd have to account for VAT, import duty and handling fees too.
I've had a few things from creation and never had to pay VAT etc.
I’ve had a few things from creation and never had to pay VAT etc.
That's my experience too. They used to have a delivery option that was a tad under the radar, not sure if that's still the case.
Did anyone else get one of the bronze Yemas from their recent Kickstarter? I went for the GMT and I’m beginning to get a bit concerned about whether it will even ship as it’s due to go out next month.
Yema are probably used to international shipping processes, so you'll likely be OK to actually get it. If there's no free trade agreement sorted out in the next 10 days you'll get whacked with additional import duties though I think.
This might be of interest, Certina have been doing a 43mm dive watch, but they’ve just introduced a 38mm watch, which may suit those with smaller wrists, male or female.
Roughly £640
https://monochrome-watches.com/certina-ds-action-diver-38mm-2020-hands-on-price/
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I’ve had a few things from creation and never had to pay VAT etc.That’s my experience too. They used to have a delivery option that was a tad under the radar, not sure if that’s still the case.
From memory the phrase is "horological instrumentation".
Hi , a workmate of mine has an old festina watch he is wanting to wear again . He broke the leather strap years ago but now wants to replace it with a metal one but festina said they don’t do a metal one for it . Does anyone have any idea where would be best to start looking ? . I’m struggling trying to post photos also . It’s not your regular strap with a straight edge with a spring bar through but it’s got a narrower middle section with a shorter bar and that fits into an inset cutout at the top and bottom of the watch face . I’m probably not describing it very well but as soon as I figure out photos I’ll get some on . Thanks