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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:45 pm
by Nige
Do you dive down to 1000m then? That's one giant ladyboy!

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:46 pm
by Bootsy
Nige wrote:Do you dive down to 1000m then? That's one giant ladyboy!
You don't 'dive' with ladyboys dear boy, you of all people should know that.

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:49 pm
by Nige
depends if they've had the work done

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:50 pm
by Bootsy
Nige wrote:depends if they've had the work done
I stand corrected :shock:

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:56 pm
by Nige
Question is do they cease to be ladyboys then?

Over to you.

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:59 pm
by Bootsy
Nige wrote:Question is do they cease to be ladyboys then?

Over to you.
No, they will become 'post' as opposed to 'pre'

Nip and tuck does not constitute a genetic change :P

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:38 am
by smallspeed
all this talk of ladyboys got me excited, then i saw this and ruined a perfectly good pair of trousers!..

WOW :shock:
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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:31 pm
by Orinoko
What about the an old Omega Speedmaster only serious watch lovers know what they are!!!!

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:46 pm
by 964RS
Bootsy wrote:
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!
well if anyone else wants one theres one here for £450...

http://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index.ph ... opic=45897

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:29 am
by Bootsy
964RS wrote:
Bootsy wrote:
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!
well if anyone else wants one theres one here for £450...

http://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index.ph ... opic=45897
it's a good price, I paid a lot more for mine as I wanted a mint one. Just need the right crown and a bit of tlc by the looks of it (unless you dig WABI!)

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:06 pm
by abm914
Some advice needed please chaps - am a "virgin" when it comes to vintage watches :shock:

Having just been blessed with a new little boy - I'm after a watch, initially for me but then to pass on to him when he's older.
No idea what to buy, budget at the moment is only £250, so what do you all recommend?
I did like the look of the Orfina that Bootsy sold a while back......

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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:07 pm
by 964RS
abm914 wrote:Some advice needed please chaps - am a "virgin" when it comes to vintage watches :shock:

Having just been blessed with a new little boy - I'm after a watch, initially for me but then to pass on to him when he's older.
No idea what to buy, budget at the moment is only £250, so what do you all recommend?
I did like the look of the Orfina that Bootsy sold a while back......

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tricky one - unlikely you are going to find a watch that will increase in value much at that price mark tbh unless you are incredibly lucky so I'd buy something that YOU really like...that way when you pass it on it will have REAL sentimental value to your son...that will be worth more :)

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:04 pm
by Bootsy
964RS wrote:
abm914 wrote:Some advice needed please chaps - am a "virgin" when it comes to vintage watches :shock:

Having just been blessed with a new little boy - I'm after a watch, initially for me but then to pass on to him when he's older.
No idea what to buy, budget at the moment is only £250, so what do you all recommend?
I did like the look of the Orfina that Bootsy sold a while back......

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tricky one - unlikely you are going to find a watch that will increase in value much at that price mark tbh unless you are incredibly lucky so I'd buy something that YOU really like...that way when you pass it on it will have REAL sentimental value to your son...that will be worth more :)
I agree completely.

How about an older Omega?

Something like this one I have (not for sale btw).

A nice understated 60s item, automatic and keeps great time. I've put it on an Ostrich strap and cleaned it up.

Something like this would be within budget and not lose you any money and may even gain a little!

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Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:50 pm
by Lightweight_911
What would something like this be worth (if anything) ?

One owner since 1969 & complete with original Omega strap, box, etc (but sadly not the original sales invoice).

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Incidentally Thomas - what do you clean them with ?

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:58 pm
by Bootsy
I clean mine up with Jewllers Rogue polish and Cape Cod cloths.

I have a hobbiest drill to put various mops, light grinds etc. I'm no expert by a long shot so only take on cleans that don't require too much work, the odd crystal change etc.

As for the value of your one posted? I'd say between £150-300 but have seen them retail for as much as £400.