Crystals proud of bezel
Been looking at (new) watches in various locations, from low to high end, and where they give a half decent side shot - it seems to me that most crystals stand proud of the surrounding bezel....
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Can anyone tell me anything about this 'Swiss Army Brand' watch please?
Hi,Just wondering whether anyone here could offer any information on this watch? I bought it in the New Year Harrod's sale with my first ever paycheck about 21 years ago. It's since been sitting in a...
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Horology.....Terminology.
A few definitions........ Vostoking.......buying loads of near identical items because they are VFM. Rolexing......buying one item and then worrying that everyone will think it's a fake, and having...
View ArticleTrue Rotary Or A Fake?
Hello all, I'm new to watches in the sense of collecting them, obviously I have used them since a young age for the purpose of which they are built. I came across a blue box with the Rotary symbol on...
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Ebay
Would you all mind trying this for me, whenever you go to Ebay, to browse or purchase, go through this link : http://www.ebay.co.uk When doing this the forum should get a very small percentage of...
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The times they are a'changing...
I just wonder how long some of our small time watch and clock repair people can keep going. We are still quite fortunate in Norwich at the moment, but even so our lovely little vintage clock shop has...
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Back here to stay
Hi all Long time no see. I tried staying away from watches, but it is no use. I have been on the bay buying new tools I sold and other bits and pieces. It cost a small fortune getting things back....
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Science Museum
Not been there before but some excellent stuff. First off lovely moon displayAnd it was only as I was about to leave I discovered a whole horology section on a floor I'd not visited! Have to revisit...
View ArticleI know I said "I wouldn't" but...................
I said in another thread that I wouldn't be buying any more watches this year but I had forgotten about next Sunday. It's the Midlands watch fair at the motorcycle museum. Anyone else going or...
View ArticleBlogs
I've added a new blog function, http://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index.php?/blogs/ I am interested in feedback as to if you think this could be any good to us? Please have a play and let me know what...
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Sunday Seniors (made before 1990)
It`s that time again INGERSOLL CROWN, `SWISS MADE` circa late 1920s/early1930s & `FOREIGN` (possibly made in Germany) circa 1930s?
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Early observations on a Sea Gull ST555.
Well I have been wearing the Sea Gull powered Parnis for a couple of days...... Despite reservations expressed by some the watch seems well enough built, and the ST 555 movement is within 5...
View ArticleWatch frequency hype??
Does a watch frequency actually matter so much? Every store I visit I hear the assistants menctioning the watch frequency like its the measuring point however ive seen prices differ from watches with...
View ArticleBirmingham Jewellery Quarter
My son has just recently moved to the Jewellery Quarter and I've just returned from a weekend there. I didn't realise how many watch dealers there are in the area and although I didn't get chance to...
View ArticleHacking
Hi Guys, I'm new to all this watch terminology. What does 'Hacking' mean and what are Jewels? Are more jewels better? Thanks
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H2O Kalmar 2
Some photos of my Kalmar 2 with orange dial; as Halloween is coming soon I have to impress the fishes (LoL). Today wearing an Isofrane orange rubber strap, as going for a small dive during the lunch...
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Profit or Loss
Looking at your collection, and considering if you aim to try and make a little here and there, does your collection potentially show you a loss if sold now, or a profit ( over the time you have been...
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Good deal or not
Browsing, and found VICTORINOX Swiss Automatic Alpnach Two Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet for £435. Is that a good buy, or just good sales speak?
View ArticlePre owned watches
Hi Guys, Does anyone know of any good reputable websites/stores that sell pre-owened/loved watches? Sure there is ebay but i'm always worried about fakes and replicas. Thanks
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