Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

[Bootsy]

Thanks Doug. Looks like a good one. Pretty correct.
Sounds like strong money and no bracelet but I'll take a look...
Cheers.

Be a man buy it and wear it on a NATO as fitted in the pic.

I've just fitted a NATO strap to this (another from Father's stash)

A 7T27-7A20 RAF Military watch with Promethium markings.

[Ferry Man]

Be a man... wear it on a NATO

I do like a NATO, no problem with that. Or even a longer velcro one for when I've got my spacesuit on.
However those correct 1039 Omega bracelets are big money and a bit like early Porsche sports seats (hard to find, expensive to buy).

[Ferry Man]

Take a look at this. Very nice.
Estimated at $1,500-$2,000.
And it will sail past that. I bet it doubles estimate at least.
Oh and... there's no watch. Just the bit of velcro.

http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.s ... ectionNo=1

[Geebe]

Sounds like strong money and no bracelet but I'll take a look...
Cheers.

Be a man buy it and wear it on a NATO as fitted in the pic.

I've just fitted a NATO strap to this (another from Father's stash)

Everyone loves a NATO, heres one of my Subs, RAF strap James Bond homage:





GB

[Bootsy]

Sounds like strong money and no bracelet but I'll take a look...
Cheers.

Be a man buy it and wear it on a NATO as fitted in the pic.

I've just fitted a NATO strap to this (another from Father's stash)

Everyone loves a NATO, heres one of my Subs, RAF strap James Bond homage:





GB

Glad you bought a NATO that fits the bar width though The Bond one is too narrow if you look at the picture. Apparently it was something lying around on the shoot and not bought specifically for the watch!



Also you may notice it's a different colour with some red in it.

If you want to be a real pedant they are available!




Indeed got to love a NATO as I am displaying today!

[alfacat]

Not 100% sure but Commander Bond (RN) looks to have a Royal Marines colours strap not an RAF one.

[964RS]

Not 100% sure but Commander Bond (RN) looks to have a Royal Marines colours strap not an RAF one.

I should hope so, its a dive watch not a navigator!

[Geebe]

Not 100% sure but Commander Bond (RN) looks to have a Royal Marines colours strap not an RAF one.

I should hope so, its a dive watch not a navigator!

My bad, didnt give it much though, bought it from Timefactors, they advertise it as RAF strap:

http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm

The history of this one is quite interesting. The strap was born following a brief flash of Bond looking at his Rolex Submariner 6538 or 5510 in the film "Goldfinger". Note how it appears to be a 16 mm strap on 20 mm lugs? Don't you just hate to see that?

A few years ago, GQ magazine ran an article on Bond's gizmos and gadgets, including his watches and GQ approached the MoD strap manufacturer to commission the "Bond" strap for a competition. The strap they commissioned was a simple flat strap, not the NATO style which you now see here.

The colours are actually the genuine regimental colours of the General Service Corps, and it is appropriate that a spy would be attached to the General Service Corps. Military (Army) personnel employed on covert intelligence duties were seconded to the GSC whilst employed on these duties but Commander Bond RN would never have been seconded to the GSC as a Royal Navy officer. They are also the colours of a London Gentleman's private club.

I also have this one:



GB

[sladey]

Also you may notice it's a different colour with some red in it.

If you want to be a real pedant they are available!

Where from Thomas?

[Bootsy]

Where from Thomas?

http://corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=watchbands

[sladey]

Thanks - will look to see if I can get them from Phoenix Straps in Wales rather than pay for them to be shipped out to the US and then shipped back

[coolaking]

ok thought I'd take opportunity to post this as I need to scale down my collection

, be just like James Bond (albeit with not quite the correct nato strap as discussed above but this one suits the dial colours better!)

for sale (due to credit crunch) is my vintage rolex 1680 on nato strap in stunning condition

beautiful patinated original tritium dial in stunning condition, nice thick cas and lugs recently serviced at rolex

looking for £3500, owes me more than £4k and would be at least £4.5k in a dealer in this condition, this is one of the nicest and most collectible vintage rolex subs

price is for watch and strap only

email me at dathan@uc4.co.uk oif intereseted

[Roadrunner]

[quote="coolaking"]ok thought I'd take opportunity to post this as I need to scale down my collection

, be just like James Bond (albeit with not quite the correct nato strap as discussed above but this one suits the dial colours better!)

for sale (due to credit crunch) is my vintage rolex 1680 on nato strap in stunning condition

beautiful patinated original tritium dial in stunning condition, nice thick cas and lugs recently serviced at rolex


Nice collection of vehicles and watches you've got there - similar to mine, ie white early 911, Lambretta SX200, vintage Heuer Monza !

[Geebe]

Not 100% sure but Commander Bond (RN) looks to have a Royal Marines colours strap not an RAF one.

It appears that RAF is the style of NATO strap and not the colours.

Thanks - will look to see if I can get them from Phoenix Straps in Wales rather than pay for them to be shipped out to the US and then shipped back

Let me know how you get on please.

Thanks

GB

[964RS]

Thought you may all like to see it even if not interested in buying it.

I've helped quite a few members here find the perfect watch they are after now - if anyone else wants help just PM me...more than happy to help as its my second biggest addiction after Porsche!!!





All - have put my Patch on ebay here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0448918552


This is a very rare Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary "Patch" watch that rarely comes up for sale and is from my private collection.

I am only selling as I have too many Speedmasters and have bought an even rarer Omega SM120 "Big Blue".

The watch is in excellent condition and comes with everything from new - all boxes, manuals, certificate of authenticity showing limited edition number, tags, warranty cards, wallets etc.

I am selling with my watch a rare Omega boutique hard back book that was issued to a few dealerships in celebration of the 50 years. These are now collectors items in themselves and sell for circa £200 already.

This is a rare chance to get hold of a piece of history and probably the worlds most famous chronograph.

The Speedmaster 50th Anniversary "Patch" watch was a Limited & Numbered Edition of 5957 pieces world-wide - which is a tiny number for an Omega production run. Named the "Patch" watch after the "Patch Campaign" by Omega.

For fantastic details on the Omega campaign of why it created this watch have a look here:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?

Features of the watch include -

Black dial with the Gold Seahorse used in the Speedmaster Logo on the dial.
Stainless Steel case bracelet with alternating brushed & polished finishes.
Luminous painted index hour markers.
White hands with luminous highlights.
Black aluminum bezel with Tachymetre Scale.
The case back bears the inscription
"FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS" & "THE FIRST AND ONLY WATCH WORN ON THE MOON".

The centre engraved medallion is the famous "Hippocampus" or "Seamonster".
Mechanical/Manual Wound Chronograph. Omega Caliber 1861 with 18 Jewels & an approximate Power Reserve of 48 hours.
A special red outer box with an inner black wood box with an image of the Speedmaster 50th Anniversary patch.
The certificate of authenticity & limited edition.
Scratch resistant saphire crystal.
Water resistant to 30m or 100ft.
42mm diameter and 14mm thick.

This watch is also known as 31130423001001

I am prepared to send abroad but only if payment is made by bank transfer first or is collected in person. If sent abroad then buyer takes full responsibilities for any customs or import charges and any legalities over import.

Will accept paypal in the UK but would prefer bank transfer or cash on collection obviously. Postage in the UK will be by Royal Mail recorded mail special delivery with tracking number issued upon sending and insured for maximum amount available.

Good luck and good bidding, winner will be very pleased I think!