Harry Bahama: An American Dream
Well, here I am again with a watch brand that is generally not well-known in this country. I do like to explore the world of watches thoroughly with you all, and that does sometimes mean outlining...
View ArticleIts the thought that counts.
The Boz rang me and said "I've got you a watch.". All good so far , then I asked her where from.........." Second hand shop." I started to feel hopeful. ....... It cost 4.50 !!!!!!!! Less...
View ArticleEveryone's Watch Blog
No idea if this will work but it's meant for day to day hour to hour ramblings, thoughts, questions......yes a blog for everyone At the moment I am considering getting more Vostoks, good, cheap, and...
View ArticleAnyone Recognise This?
I've been thinking about getting a one-handed, 24hr watch to add to my collection. I'm after something specifically for the few more relaxed days and holiday times when knowing the time down to the...
View ArticleIncoming, please read through, not really off topic
A while ago I said it was coming up to my 60th birthday and asked for opinions on what to buy in the up to £1000 bracket that my wife had kindly said I could spend. Well it was going to be a Tissot I...
View ArticleBest place to buy a new Rolex?
Sadly not in my budget, but asking for a friend. He's interested in getting a steel/gold blue dial submariner. Apparently Goldsmiths were offering a rather paltry 2% discount but I've heard stories...
View ArticleSpeedie aquisition.
So if you haven't all had enough of hearing about Speedmaster "man on the Moon" watches let me tell you all that I finally joined the club. This one was bought from a watch trader in Greys Antique...
View ArticleSpeedmaster Speeding up
My 1998 Speedmaster Professional suddenly seems to be gaining approx 2 minutes a day so it looks like service time. Options seem to be Bienne - ouch, STS or an independent like Genesis, what do you...
View ArticleApologies for Vertex topic botch-up
I must apologise for the bodged job I did on writing about Vertex watches, and I only hope that the original topic plus my additional post on that thread make up a full write-up. I didn't realise that...
View ArticleVertex Watches: A Historical "Revue"
On 14 September 2008, Silver hawk posted a topic on the forum about his grandfather's Vertex Revue watch that had been presented to him on his retirement in 1968. I myself possess a very nice gold...
View ArticleLatest Incomming
This arrived this morning, a great deal snapped up on the sales section. Many thanks to Roy for hosting and Andy for offering a great watch. I'm loving the dial and strap colour match, a real last...
View ArticleIt's now official.... with new arrivals
I need another watch box. My ten slot box can longer cope now I'm at 15 watches. These arrived today One more in at the end of this month then I have to stop if going to have my Rolex Oysterdate by...
View ArticlePATEK GAINING SECONDS
I have a 2005 Patek Phillipe 5085/ia with the 240ps automatic movement,the same found in the Nautilus.The watch gains 20 seconds per day without fail,obviously it needs a service,but does this seem...
View ArticleVertigo watches
Just surfing the net looking at watches as you do when you have plenty of time to waste hahah. Has anybody looked at Vertigo watches, looks like the diver 2 is at pre order stage and shipping in...
View ArticleAny watch pics.....the more unusual the better
Quiet Today so how about unusual shots of watches......just not run of the mill. You choose . Seiko Prospex Solar Alpnach Sekonda One Anyone playing . Cheers
View ArticleWhat is a luxury watch?
Ask the same question to Joe public and chances are the answer will probably be any expensive watch. Look on any jewellers website and you see anything from fashion brands to Tag to Breitling lumped...
View ArticleLV prices...
Well for a Kermit...Mr Bond should be well happy https://www.chronext.co.uk/rolex/submariner-date-fat-four/16610lv/C53737
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