Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:50 pm

Hendrick, now you've got the watch, I've got a couple of MB seats in the garage if you really want to feel the part!

richkaz · Post by **richkaz** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:16 pm

Heard on the grapevine that Big Ben sized watches have had their day so I've been searching for a vintage time machine of more subtle and elegant proportions.
Not interested in anything that Arthur Negus or Steve McQueen once wore in a film that was not worth watching, or anything that celebrates the first sputnik carrying Yuri Gagarins dog and mother in law into space.
Never much liked the Del Boy image of a shiny vulgar gold bracelet Bolex but this has caught my eye. Trouble is the face has been repainted.
Please advise if this is a serious investment or just a bit Mickey M-----

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mickey-Mouse-Dial ... 3ca961f4b2

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:22 pm

Its not a serious investment.

Do like the cut out bits of fax to make the authenticity though at the bottom

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:44 pm

One here.

Much better with the arms moving and all.

http://www.mouse-watches.com/mens_micke ... _watch.htm

Glad to be of help

Mike.

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:26 pm

I saw these guys mentions in Octane - just spent a while browsing the site

http://www.projectxdesigns.com/

Not for everyone but I quite like the idea of something unique - perhaps the crystal back

On another note - Jason please could you PM me details of the guy that looks after your watches - I could do with my hands having their luminous stuff re-done - at the moment they are too white and they aren't luminous - at night all I can see is a circle of dots, which is pretty but doesn't tell me what time it is.

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:45 pm

Steve Burrage has always done smaller fixes and repairs for me.

http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

Never asked him about reluming hands but if you give him a ring and mention my name he's very helpful.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:15 am

sladey wrote:http://www.projectxdesigns.com/

Tom Bolt at http://www.thewatchguru.com has been doing that for years -adding the PVD coating- and the Rolex factory has made limited editions or added logo's such as the Saudi Royal shield, Bamford &sons, Peruvian Airforce or Tiffany &Co on the watch face basically since they started.

And that is my problem, really. Every Tom Dick and Harry, who "made a bit of a deal", buys themselves a Rolex. In order to have something that sets you apart, you have to start looking. Hence the vintage movement. But then you went to a prep school and you notice during a reunion that 75% of your classmates had the same idea. Bugger!

Anyhow, the "uniqueness" of the guys that Mark mentions smacks a bit like the Rinspeed R69 to me.

Unique? -For sure. Want it? -I don't get moist from it.

Bert

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:17 am

Bert if you want uniqueness buy a vintage Casio

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:26 am

964RS wrote:Steve Burrage has always done smaller fixes and repairs for me.

http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

Never asked him about reluming hands but if you give him a ring and mention my name he's very helpful.

Thanks jason

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:39 am

964RS wrote:Bert if you want uniqueness buy a vintage Casio

or one of these..

can't get the shape of the case and crown guard on these seiko 6105 divers out of my head, absolutely love it!

definitely next on the list after i've mot'ed, taxed and insured the car this month

sjm · Post by **sjm** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:59 am

Love it Richkaz - superb!!!

Also loving that Bremont - very nice indeed. What's the view on Chopard? Thinking the Mille Miglia watches...

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:26 pm

Always wanted one these, love the tyre tread strap!

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:39 pm

a GMT Chronometer.. I bet thats a complex movement

sjm · Post by **sjm** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:30 pm

That's the baby....been on my "dream list" for a while, and as it's my 40th at the end of this month it's getting nearer the top of my list of things to buy! Trying to justify it as I may be about to embark on a big extension at home, so faffing a bit...

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:36 pm

i think the GMT is slightly larger than the standard chrono - you should find one for around £1500-£1800.

I sold my standard chrono for £1200 not long back (ok it was an absolute bargain) as it was just a tad small for me at 39mm