Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
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I bit of a discussion about that here
http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/heu ... d;id=75196[/quote]
That's interesting Neil. One thing for sure is that no self respecting 1960's racing driver went to work without wearing a triple register chrono
Here's another recent ' find '.
https://boldwatches.wordpress.com/2015/ ... rpa-graph/
I bit of a discussion about that here
http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/heu ... d;id=75196[/quote]
That's interesting Neil. One thing for sure is that no self respecting 1960's racing driver went to work without wearing a triple register chrono
Here's another recent ' find '.
https://boldwatches.wordpress.com/2015/ ... rpa-graph/
“Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe
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I thought that leather goods could only be made as a by product of the meat industry ?Tony wrote:The gloves were Kangaroo leather, black or brown, originally sold by Les Leston I think - so might be a bit of a hunt! Dents used to make a lot of driving glove in that period, still in business I think, so might be a place to start.
Tony
Kangaroo Tikka Masala anyone ?
I'll keep an eye out on ebay for vintage driving gloves
“Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe
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Anybody else seen this excellent watch repair blog? He shows some nice detailed pictures of the movements he works on. Christian says he is a master on German car mechanics so maybe on DDK?
http://watchguy.co.uk/about/
http://watchguy.co.uk/about/
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Christian has done 3 watches for me: absolutely excellent.
Bert
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-1976 911 Carrera 3.o Targa RHD
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I thought i'd ask those in the know, where should i be looking for a new Rally style strap for my 60s Toptime Breitling?
I would also consider buying a couple to swap around and enjoy the different looks, or a period metal chain possibly.
Any tips would be gratefully received.
I would also consider buying a couple to swap around and enjoy the different looks, or a period metal chain possibly.
Any tips would be gratefully received.
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James Hyman of DB10 is good.
I have a few leather ones from him, much to the amusement of DDK's watch elite at Hedingham
Have another on order, no not tan !
Steve
I have a few leather ones from him, much to the amusement of DDK's watch elite at Hedingham
Have another on order, no not tan !
Steve
'72 911T - 212 BHP 2.7, on PMO's
'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
!920's Racing Cycle
1920's Premier cycle
A few vintage Heuers
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'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
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Another vote for James at DB10
Love his straps
Love his straps
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Huh?40 scout wrote:I have a few leather ones from him, much to the amusement of DDK's watch elite at Hedingham
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You had to be there Neil.
Steve have got a bit of a brown leather fetish
Steve have got a bit of a brown leather fetish
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1967 912 Polo Red
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1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
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1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
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Am in the process of trying to sort a deal on this, über rare 1972 1675 Radial dial with all red GMT hand.
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You missed this page!Nine One One wrote:http://watchguy.co.uk/about/
http://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/book.pl
"Sorry
Sorry, but we have to take a little break accepting new work. The workshop is full to the rafters, and waiting times have gone past what we would like them to be.
We will make new slots available when we have managed to work our way through some of the backlog. If you come back once a week, you will have plenty of time to catch the time and date of the next set of repair slots.
Thank you for being understanding."
Try
http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/
I've used and I think that Jason uses them too
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I've already told him what crystal he needs and where to buy it
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Rolex & Omega Watch Purchases & Sales
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https://www.SweepingHand.co.uk
Rolex & Omega Watch Purchases & Sales
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Any thoughts on this?
Omega "anakin Skywalker"
I really like it but not sure its worth whats being asked
Omega "anakin Skywalker"
I really like it but not sure its worth whats being asked
Megane R26R
Discovery Sport
Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
but sadly no Porsches any more
Discovery Sport
Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
but sadly no Porsches any more