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Blimey that is a good price, suspiciously so. |
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ive had watches off them. no problems.
easy enough to return if not happy.
prefer Nite watches to luminox myself.
https://www.nitewatches.com/
some of Nites watches are using T100 tritium which is the brightest available on a watch. ____________________ current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
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Ribenapigeon wrote: |
Blimey that is a good price, suspiciously so. |
But the ones thay have are pig ugly watches. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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Mechanical watch accuracy is probably good enough for every day accuracy.
I only feck with my Breitling when I change the date (30 day 31 day thing), or moving through time zones.
A minute every few weeks is not a worry unless you are a starship driver.
I did notice that my new Seiko is a few minutes slow after a couple of weeks.
The spensive Seikos like the Grand Seiko Spring Drive use a blend of mechanical movement with kwartz regulation.
Very cool system when you see it opened.
https://youtu.be/HoEorK6elZM?si=bxjoFR1Ld4VPU73b ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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I have a couple of nice pieces that I've forgotten almost about - both automatics picked up from ebay for small money..
One is a Rado - possibly a silver horse
The other is a 60s/70s era 'brutalist style' Tissot Seastar
The Rado is in need of repair as the winding weight fell off - I tried a local guy who fixed it for a week or two until it fell off again..
The Tissot runs but only for about 1/2 day so I'm guessing is in deparate need of a proper service.. Has anyone ever used these guys..?
https://tickking.co.uk/services/professional-watch-servicing/?
or are there other recommenations? I may treat myself over Xmas (with a watch service) ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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A100man wrote: | I have a couple of nice pieces that I've forgotten almost about - both automatics picked up from ebay for small money..
One is a Rado - possibly a silver horse
The other is a 60s/70s era 'brutalist style' Tissot Seastar
The Rado is in need of repair as the winding weight fell off - I tried a local guy who fixed it for a week or two until it fell off again..
The Tissot runs but only for about 1/2 day so I'm guessing is in deparate need of a proper service.. Has anyone ever used these guys..?
https://tickking.co.uk/services/professional-watch-servicing/?
or are there other recommenations? I may treat myself over Xmas (with a watch service) |
I just learned thatthe Tissot uses an Omega based movement cal. 2571/2481 ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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A100man wrote: | A100man wrote: | I have a couple of nice pieces that I've forgotten almost about - both automatics picked up from ebay for small money..
One is a Rado - possibly a silver horse
The other is a 60s/70s era 'brutalist style' Tissot Seastar
The Rado is in need of repair as the winding weight fell off - I tried a local guy who fixed it for a week or two until it fell off again..
The Tissot runs but only for about 1/2 day so I'm guessing is in deparate need of a proper service.. Has anyone ever used these guys..?
https://tickking.co.uk/services/professional-watch-servicing/?
or are there other recommenations? I may treat myself over Xmas (with a watch service) |
I just learned thatthe Tissot uses an Omega based movement cal. 2571/2481 |
The Rabid Ho of watchmakers.
My Breitling has an ETA movement, your omega probably has too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETA_SA#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DAlthough_the_company_produces_finished%2CFinanci%C3%A8re_Richemont_S.A._and_others.?wprov=sfla1 ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Navigating the watch world for a specific need can feel like diving into a sea of options. Your requirement for a vibrating alarm coupled with smartphone connectivity is unique, especially considering your larger wrist size. While I haven't encountered such a watch personally, a friend once shared their quest for a specific feature-packed watch. Surprisingly, they stumbled upon a store offering a diverse range, including some high-quality fake watches. These replicas weren't just knock-offs; they were crafted with precision and attention to detail. Perhaps exploring such avenues might unearth a hidden gem that fits your criteria perfectly.
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OK you Hormongers err I mean horologists
cast yer peepers over these beauties
The 'Russian tank' I got from a Poundshop
guess how much I paid for it?, go on.... guess
Seiko
give it few twists and off it goes
maybe a runner
Tradition
hands adjust but no second hand sweep
Bentima 'centre second sports recorder'
hands adjust but no second hand sweep
I found these while clearing out a box of nick naks
They've been in there for a long time.
Why did keep these when I never wear watches? fuk nose.
Bin job? charidee shop? enthusiast interest mebbe?
The 'Russian tank' isnt even worth the price of a battery
I bought it way back to perhaps fit to a bike handle bars
When I saw the tiny movement and aspirin sized battery I
never bothered cos it was too cheap and nasty even for me.
I even have another still in the box
https://i.postimg.cc/NfWpyQ8z/watches1.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/pX9sXmjj/watches-2.jpg
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Weirdly, the Seiko is probably the most valuable, despite the 'Swiss made' legend on the bottom two.
Tradition were a brand sold by Sears Roebuck and that one may have been made by Heuer (not TAG Heuer) and likely dates from the late 60s/early 70s.
Bentima were a British company, but like Sears, they didn't make them, they got product made with that name on. There is a suggestion the major supplier was Oris. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
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From my own experience, I’ve been through the same cycle (pun intended!). When I first started riding, I thought I needed all the top-tier gear to be safe and stylish. But honestly, after a while, I realized that it’s not just about having the best gear but about having gear that suits your riding style and comfort.
One thing I always recommend is to invest in a good helmet and proper protective gear. It’s the basics, but so crucial. As for the rest, like jackets and gloves, sometimes you can find some solid deals that balance quality and price. I’ve had some great finds on sites like https://replicapanerai.io, where you can snag some good deals without burning a hole in your pocket. |
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