Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

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Oooh. How many of my other watches do I need to give you for that one…..


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Depends how much the other watches are worth!
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Whilst we are on the driver themed watches…….

A very nice Heuer Montreal Bellof available too..

https://www.heuerheritage.co.uk/HeuerMontreal

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Heuer Autavia 2nd Execution ref 3646

Watch is from 1964 movement, dial, case and hands ate all original.
Movement - original Valjoux 92, signed " HEUER LEONIDAS SA SWISS"

Purchased at the start of 2021 from a well known UK dealer.

I am potentially looking to move this on, 8f anyone is interested let me know.

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Some lovely Heuers there chaps

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Video of a humble Seiko watch repair/restoration, but I found it fascinating.

https://youtu.be/tXKbhTavGtA
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Fascinating, well worth watching.
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His videos are very good

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Well done. You convinced me not to try to recondition my 911 dials myself.

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Simon Rudge wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:12 pm
swift911 wrote:Moving on from the Panerai size shock.
Whilst I was in the jewellers, I started to look at the Tudor range, in particular the Black Bay 58. I’ve never really considered a Tudor, but was impressed by the quality. I now find they do a bronze version which I’ve seen on the web. I’m not sure which stockists have it available.
Any thoughts.
Hi Bob,

Tudor are generally pretty well made, way back when, they shared a lot with Rolex but have developed into their own brand moreso now.

I have a Pelagos and a Celebration, very different in appearance but both wear nicely. I have looked at a Black Bay as well, could easily see me buying one.
It’s been a few weeks since I was mulling over a new watch choice.
I’m pleased to say I’ve just taken the plunge on a Tudor, a Black Bay 58 with the black dial and bezel. It has the stainless bracelet and the Nato strap.
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A small selection of rare military issued pieces now on the site. Deals for DDK guys available, helps me pay for really crap Porsche repairs…. :lol:

1994 Special Forces issued SBS diver…

https://sweepinghand.co.uk/vintage-watc ... ued-diver/

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Super rare 1993 issued Royal Navy ‘Big Triangle’ Precista

https://sweepinghand.co.uk/vintage-watc ... ued-diver/

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Precista 93 SOLD

CWC Special forces issue still available…
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I have a young chap at work that's looking to sell a couple of watches. He bought them as an investment and now wants to buy a house and is building up a deposit.

I'm a Breitling man so don't know anything about these two. he has all paperwork and receipts from when he bought them.

I will pass on your details if anyone is interested.

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Great value these at only £2,450 for a stunning rare 1989 Royal Navy issued Precista with gorgeous patinaImage

Or if 2012 has relevance to you that’s it’s issue number!

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