Expensive as a gift?
Not probably what the title implies but I have been given, on a fix em or chuck em basis, the following two watches. Now the Pulsar is not worth bothering with, it insisted on being in the photo with...
View ArticleNew Old Stock
I am curious but know very little about NOS. There seem to be plenty of 1960s onwards NOS available, often Swiss brands now defunct, and at fair prices. The style and size of 1960s & 1970s watches...
View Articlegold plating
Hi I've had two or three invictus but never a gold plated version. How durable is the plating? Does it easily show wear?
View ArticleDo you sleep with a watch on?
As it says in the title. I couldn't not sleep with a watch not on. However there are a couple of watches I wouldn't go to bed with them on.
View ArticleFinally decided to open his back...
As some of you know from post I have an old Oris circa 1970 (I was told)Finally opened the back and now i don't think is that old or it has been completely refurbished Not sure what to think about it...
View ArticleVintage date change.
On my 50s Tissot vindicate the only way of changing the date is to wind on or it will wind back. No quick anything. Is this right? Thankee .........
View Articlemost noticed" watch
which of your timepieces gets noticed the most, complimented, stared at, commented upon?... for good reason or for bad!
View ArticleBell & Ross coming soon.
You don't see too many on here but one will be joining the forum soon. Having flipped on my Hydroconquest XL after a brave but futile bonding battle, the replacement was going to be a Breitling...
View ArticleAldi Automatic Aviation Watches
These look interesting for £29.99... ...though the hands are possibly a bit puny
View ArticleI'm on a roll
For no other reason than... Its a watch forum, I love watches, so I'm posting today's wear.  The Seiko Alpinist SARB017 on a tan leather aviator strap. Trying to make my photos a bit more...
View ArticleAlso just in from America
Another extremely generous offering from @JayDeep! Kind, and also a bit mad. Lovely bit of kit this, even better in the flesh, very happy Thanks mate, it will be well looked after.
View ArticleSearching for an English watch
I'd like to own an English watch without selling the house. I'd really value some tips....
View ArticlePrecision screw driver sets
Contemplating buying a set of Screwdrivers as my tinkering with watches is getting more and more . I currently own this set From Red Rooster Dont get me wrong they did the job until the tiny grub...
View Articlekilling time
whilst i am a member on the cw forum the opportunity to buy on there is limited. i am rather hoping once i hit my fifty posts here the for sale section will be far more interesting. give us a clue...
View ArticleLots of Newbies.....very healthy. A question for you.
Hello all new faces, a nice healthy lot of you The question? .............. What do you think of it so far.......good and bad
View ArticleWatch timer apps... anyone using?
I downloaded ClockMaster on the Apple store, seems interesting enough but not sure I trust it to the extent where I want to regulate my watch by it yet. Anyone used these and do they work? Cheers, Tim
View ArticleOris, Alpina or Chris Ward
Hi guys, Would like your opinions on which watch to choose. Alpina diver 300 on bracelet £1300 http://alpinawatches.com/product/seastrong-diver-300-ref-al-525lbn4v6/ Oris Aquis date £1300...
View ArticleShow Me
Show me your Obris Morgan's Superb value IMHO when you can get them. Not well at the moment so cheer me up please. Images not showing so here is a link to mine.
View ArticleAny watches the other half covets?
On a handful of occasions the Boz has picked up a watch and decided she wants it. Sometimes I concur, and in the case of vintage I never do ( a sure way to a sad end.) Here are a couple that seem to...
View ArticleYour hints and tips on the noble art of watch collecting!
So have you any invaluable tips on the noble interest of watches Buy as many watches as possible, some are bound to grab you. Anything marked " reduced" is a must have bargain. As far as the other...
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