Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:30 pm

it was the one with my wife on the front cover - Sienna Miller, she wasnt looking her best if I'm honest.

it was in the back pages - small adverts - I noticed it as there was (opposite ) a picture of a SS daytona for another advert - I think the picture associated with Corr vintage watches was one of an Omega ( which was taken to the moon ? )

Disco

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:29 am

Disco wrote:I was reading GQ the other day in the Doctors, and they mentioned this site: http://www.corrvintagewatches.com/index.php

I'm sure that the were banging on about 'special watches' like the one that went to the moon, but looking at the site, I cant see any mention of special watches - just vintage ones... that said, there are some nice examples.

-on a side note - I'm a watch fan and have a number of self wind watches - can anyone recommend a watch box for 5 examples that 'shakes'? - and that doesnt cost a bucket-load of cash?

Ta

Disco

Has anyone used this company before? Im trying to contact them regarding one of their watches on their site, but have had no reply from an email, and they are not answering the phone at the moment...

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:45 pm

I've realised I'd not pictured any of my watches.
So, to add a little to this thread, here's a couple.

I'll start with my 'Reverso'.
I've had this ten years or more, it's a Jaeger LeCoultre Grand Taille in gold on an ostrich strap.
Some times you just have to wear gold...

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:46 pm

This is cool. A Bulova Accutron 'Spaceview'.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:09 pm

love the JLC

I was drooling of some JLC's at Geneva airport .... I really want a master compressor

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:42 pm

My silver Rolex Oyster with octagonal cushion case and wire lugs.
This one is from 1929. Silvered dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Plenty 'wabi' and a bit 'shibui'.

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:37 am

Oh no - you can't just drop in a 'shibui' and walk off.

I need to know more - I've got plenty wabi - do I need to get some shibui as well

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:16 am

sladey wrote:Oh no - you can't just drop in a 'shibui' and walk off.

I need to know more - I've got plenty wabi - do I need to get some shibui as well

Here you go Mark...

http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/10/18/w ... aboration/

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:01 pm

Arigatou gozaimasu sensei

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:15 pm

More changes on the watch front for me.

Sold my Panny

and bought a couple more and a new box!

Bought this - an RLT assembled in the UK with a Swiss Movement. Won't mean much to many unless they frequent the Watch Forum

and have this on it's way - a rare 1000M Heuer (pre tag) Divers

Pics from previous owner

Viv_Surby · Post by **Viv_Surby** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:19 pm

Nice Thomas, nice

Matt black70 · Post by **Matt black70** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:51 pm

Tom, that 1000M Heuer is one lovely looking watch, IMHO the best looking on this thread so far.

Matt

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:22 pm

Matt black70 wrote:Tom, that 1000M Heuer is one lovely looking watch, IMHO the best looking on this thread so far.

Matt

Thanks, it's a big beasty!

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:36 pm

What year would that be from Thomas?

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:37 pm

sladey wrote:What year would that be from Thomas?

They started in 79 and finished in the very early 80s. Not many about and especially not in this sort of condition. It's had it's seals replaced so I will use it in water!

There are quite a few Heuer Divers around but the 1000m version like this with the single screw crown at 4 o'clock is what makes this one on my list of must haves!