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Latest aquisition
Just in, shh don't tell the misses. Caravelle (made/owned by Bulova I understand), 1960's and a nice wearable size. It needs a general clean but inside is in good nick. Only problem is that there...
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An old Timex
So i got this from my dad it was his great uncles. Its definitely see better days, it does tick but stops about every 10 seconds and will only start again if i tap the glass. anyone know why it would...
View ArticleThe watch you just can not part with ?
In my 40-ish years of watch wearing , I have never owned more than 3 watches at a time and have seen many a time piece pass through my ownership... Have posted here recently about my umming and...
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Invcita Quartz back to life
I was given this watch by a good friend as a possible worker or non runner so as one does when given a watch I wanted to see if it it just needed a fresh battery but no nothing it was dead . I made a...
View ArticleWatch repair housekeeping tips.
I am starting to try to repair/ service watches but have two major problems. 1) Having minute pieces pinging everywhere and then spending hours crawling around with a magnet to find them and 2) No...
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Help please.
Hi folks ! I wonder if anyone can help with the following.......... We are trying to help a 92 year old friend in sorting out his possessions. One of the items he has asked us to look into valuing is...
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Sports and Watches
If you are one of the sprogs on here, or a sprightly geriatric, what sports do you participate in with what watches? As for myself my years of swimming and getting punched ( sometimes in a boxing...
View ArticleConsidering buying a Tissot
I'm considering buying a Tissot skeleton watch, and wanted to know what everyone's thoughts are on it. I'm fairly new to buying 'proper' watches, although I do have a Rado Sintra which I absolutely...
View ArticleRing clock
Anyone see these online? Totally not my thing, but reminds of the Ring watches of the 90s. I regret to admit I had one of those. Stretchy band and all. Hahaha Anyway, check them out, if for nothing...
View ArticleWork Watch
Hi guys and gals! I'm in need of a new work watch but have no idea what to go for?! My £6 Casios battery has died and want to change it up a bit. I work in a warehouse being active and lifting all day...
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Roman Numerals or Arabic?
What is your preference, Roman or Arabic Numerals, or even just batons. Favourite Roman Numeral face....... Arabic Numerals...... Baton indeces....... Horses for courses, but do you have favourites of...
View ArticleCVC to buy Breitling valued at EUR800,000,000
Interesting... and I wonder what that means for the brand? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-28/travolta-s-watchmaker-breitling-said-close-to-being-sold-to-cvc
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Tonight......same as today?
Assuming you wear a watch at night, is it the same one( s) as today I will usually change for good lume and the least likelihood of getting tangled in the duvet.....so usually a change....
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Friday 28th April WRUW
A c1975 Le Cheminant automatic with alarm and day date at Keyid, Iceland Stunning country
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Your Spiritual Support
Brethren, could I ask for your spiritual support for a Watch making its way from Devon to Kent or the second time after an unsuccessful first attempt. I think the recipient @SBryantGB could do with...
View ArticleDivers.... when you don't dive !?
I was recently asked what watches I own from a non-watch dude .. I replied : "A sports watch , a diver style and a divers watch". I was met with : "But you don't go diving !?" ... to which I replied...
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Oh dear....lowered tolerance.
As I get more autos or mechanicals I still wear my Quartz but I find I only wear the ones with small centre seconds. The juddering sweep of a centre Quartz second hand seems to Initiate an immediate...
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Do all your Watches fit?
Another bit of WIS ery maybe, hanging onto to watches that are a tad to tight or too big and doing nothing about it Or watches that are too big or too small in themselves.. After being stung for...
View Articleseiko solar
Having a browse at Seiko solars... ( I have a modest solar diver from them , its awesome ) ... anyone had experience of ownership with their more complex models... such as the : Prospex Aviator SOLAR...
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