Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:16 am

johnM wrote:Will the back pop off or will it screw off?

Kind Regards

Screw, I've got a tool but that's not much help!

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:17 am

Bootsy wrote:
hot66 wrote:
left4dead wrote: Hendrick? What is it you've bought that took so long My curiosity is running very high right now!

PLEASE let us know!!! With a pic, too
hint :

hot66 wrote:that Bremont looked loverly
Double hint

Bootsy wrote:A Bremont Martin Baker by any chance?

OK, OK already, I get the Bremont hint but where were the original pics where it 'looked loverly'

Is it anthracite? Green? Orange? MBI, II?

I just wanna see!!!! I read an article about these recently (Esquire possibly?) and am interested in more details. Please. PM? Cheers

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:13 am

left4dead wrote:[OK, OK already, I get the Bremont hint but where were the original pics where it 'looked loverly' Is it anthracite? Green? Orange? MBI, II?

over on TZ

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:40 am

Thanks Bootsy - all questions now answered

Well, apart from one - has an MB1 ever come onto the open market? Jason

A very cool and interesting watch Hendrik and worth the wait, I'm sure!

Enjoy.

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:07 pm

Its actually an MB2 but was specified at build to have the MB1 second hand and outer ring in yellow from the MB1.

I've seen one MB1 before on the market I 'think' but never an MB2.

sjm · Post by **sjm** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:06 pm

What's the general feeling on Bell & Ross? I'm thinking BR03, although it would look pretty darn huge on my wrists!

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:48 pm

johnM wrote: It was my grandfather’s watch and the watch was given to him by his brother who was Harold Charnley. .........My grandfather always said that it was a copy I think it probably is. Any ideas?

sound like a dodgy lot those Charnley's

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:21 pm

sjm wrote:What's the general feeling on Bell & Ross?

Simon, I think Vic Cohen has one - orange, of course

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:49 pm

BR01 is huge on me and i have fat wrists, think the BR03 is a more sensible size for most people, HOWEVER if you really want to "play guns and soldiers" then a BR01 Phantom is the only one to go for

the bremont is a really nice looking watch, similar style to an IWC pilots watch

Vic Cohen · Post by **Vic Cohen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:36 pm

Its the biggest thing i ve got!

Cud be parted from it now Bluto gone .............BR01-94......AS IT ARRIVED ,PAPERS ,BOXES ,SPANNERS..........it has been worn and black case shows a mark or two ,no 250 of 250 limited edition......its 46mm

Apart from describing the size ,it is amazingly readable , important at my age and great to use when size matters,maybe whizzing around atrack ..........timekeeping superb

sjm · Post by **sjm** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:49 pm

46mm....!

Mmm, may look a tad silly with my girly wrists! Plus I may not be able to get my hands up to the desk to type! BR03 may be better idea then. I'm out shopping on Friday so may have a little peep...

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:04 am

had a look at the gold seamaster posted here last night.. its a bit of a weird one; as someone said its not a gen strap, and no engraving on the caseback is not a good sign. did compare to a couple of other watches though and the dial looks very good; indicies, hands, etc., all look "right", and the case certainly has a correct aged look.. ..i think the proof is going to be IN the pudding; get the case back off and lets have a look at the engine

ben

ps.. BR01-92 was one of my dream watches, but i've really started to like the look of the BR02's now.. slightly different take on the dive watch and also very simple and readable. got a long way to leapfrog to the top of my "want list" though

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:46 am

smallspeed wrote:had a look at the gold seamaster posted here last night.. its a bit of a weird one; as someone said its not a gen strap, and no engraving on the caseback is not a good sign. did compare to a couple of other watches though and the dial looks very good; indicies, hands, etc., all look "right", and the case certainly has a correct aged look.. ..i think the proof is going to be IN the pudding; get the case back off and lets have a look at the engine

ben

I will try to get the back off today.

Kind Regards

Hendrik Moulds · Post by **Hendrik Moulds** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:37 pm

Well it arrived today, and to say I'm chuffed just isn't enough!
I've loved the look of the MB2 ever since I read about it and after trying on a couple I knew I would have to buy one, just didn't think a second hand one would come up for sale so quickly after they'd been launched.
Thanks for everything Jason!

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:16 pm

Your welcome mate - glad you like it.

So who wants.....

A vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Mk2 rare exotic dial?

An Omega Speedmaster mk4 with interesting test pilot provenance?

Or my Heuer 'McQueen' Monaco???

Come on they are all beauties and i'm supposed to be reducing the collection but have already bought 2 more this week

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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