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wheelnut wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17 pm

MrLongbeard wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm What's the state of current smart watches (android / wear os)?

Tiss nearly prime day and I might keep an eye out for one.

Heathen. Leave this thread and never return.

Get with the times man.

MrLongbeard wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm What's the state of current smart watches (android / wear os)?

Tiss nearly prime day and I might keep an eye out for one.

Just ordered the new Apple Watch Series 6 upgrading from a Series 4.

I have automatics but love the practicality and accuracy of a smart watch.

Harry wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:44 am
Holding value is a thing you can only apply to some watches/cars/bikes/etc.
Otherwise just buy them because you want them and accept that your money has gone.

I bought my daughter a CW watch a few years ago, it's a really nice looking watch and it's as good as any other brand in the regular cabinets in shops - although I think CW now only sell online?

I do agree, but there's a difference between losing some money on a watch and paying 3k for a CW. CWs are generally in the £400 - £700 range (when in one of their regular sales). That price is too much of a jump and pushes it into SMP or Bremont territory.

MrLongbeard wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:28 am

wheelnut wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17 pm

MrLongbeard wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm What's the state of current smart watches (android / wear os)?

Tiss nearly prime day and I might keep an eye out for one.

Heathen. Leave this thread and never return.

Get with the times man.

That'll tick him off.

MrLongbeard wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:28 am

wheelnut wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17 pm

MrLongbeard wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm What's the state of current smart watches (android / wear os)?

Tiss nearly prime day and I might keep an eye out for one.

Heathen. Leave this thread and never return.

Get with the times man.

ISWYDT!

MrLongbeard wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:28 am

wheelnut wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17 pm

MrLongbeard wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm What's the state of current smart watches (android / wear os)?

Heathen. Leave this thread and never return.

Get with the Timex man.

ftfy

Yorick wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:48 pm

v8-powered wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:23 pm I've just found out that if you push the button it lights up too

That's one of the main reason I buy these. On my third

Just found my old one which I 'lost' about 18 months ago. Still working and kept perfect time

v8-powered wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:46 am So, watch winders - thinking of buying one as both my Submarimer and Seamaster are getting left unworn for around a week now the flashy Timex is getting daily use.

Not looking at spending bomb on one but preferably at least 2 watches at a time, possibly more as looking at n+1 options

I’m with Harry on this - you can get some spectacularly expensive winders but I’m not sure what they do differently to the cheaper ones. The only caveat I would make is to make sure the turns per hour are adjustable. Different watches like different rates. There’s a website somewhere that lists the recommended turns.

This is the one I ended up with.

I found my old Seiko 7T62 0EE0 in a drawer in the spare bedroom when we were chucking them out.

Just like this one...



I've been wearing it the last couple of days, it's so much nicer feel than my other watches and I kind of like the smaller body that fits under my shirt cuffs better.

The glass is knackered. Many years ago I tried to polish some deep scratches out... it didn't work out well.

I can see replacement glass on t'bay, do they simply push out/push in. Should I stop being a tight wad and pay someone proper to do it?

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:11 pm

I can see replacement glass on t'bay, do they simply push out/push in. Should I stop being a tight wad and pay someone proper to do it?

If you've got the tools, and gaskets, do it yourself. If it's got a removable bezel it's a bit easier-ish.

If you haven't got a clue what I'm on about, pay some bugger

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:11 pm
I've been wearing it the last couple of days, it's so much nicer feel than my other watches and I kind of like the smaller body that fits under my shirt cuffs better.

The glass is knackered. Many years ago I tried to polish some deep scratches out... it didn't work out well.

I can see replacement glass on t'bay, do they simply push out/push in. Should I stop being a tight wad and pay someone proper to do it?

wheelnut wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:05 pm

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:11 pm
I've been wearing it the last couple of days, it's so much nicer feel than my other watches and I kind of like the smaller body that fits under my shirt cuffs better.

The glass is knackered. Many years ago I tried to polish some deep scratches out... it didn't work out well.

I can see replacement glass on t'bay, do they simply push out/push in. Should I stop being a tight wad and pay someone proper to do it?

Cheaper to get someone else to do it than buy all the tools I reckon.

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:11 pm I found my old Seiko 7T62 0EE0 in a drawer in the spare bedroom when we were chucking them out.

Just like this one...

That's very similar to my daily wear watch although mine is a 7T92 0ME0.



I only have 2 watches, the Seiko and an Accurist divers watch which never gets worn when I go near the sea as it has a leather strap. I sometimes wear it if I'm going out for the evening.

Yambo wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:55 am
I only have 2 watches, the Seiko and an Accurist divers watch which never gets worn when I go near the sea as it has a leather strap. I sometimes wear it if I'm going out for the evening.

a muff divers watch

Yambo wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:55 am

I really like that. Makes me think of the instruments in a 70s muscle car

I refer to this when making up lies about what watches I have to home. Wouldn't want to look stoopid...

https://www.watchtime.com/reference-cen ... n-guide/2/

Taipan wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:18 am I refer to this when making up lies about what watches I have to home. Wouldn't want to look stoopid...

https://www.watchtime.com/reference-cen ... n-guide/2/

Casio isn't on that list.

And I guess Rolex isn't prestigious enough either.

Saga Lout wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:53 am

Taipan wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:18 am I refer to this when making up lies about what watches I have to home. Wouldn't want to look stoopid...

https://www.watchtime.com/reference-cen ... n-guide/2/

Casio isn't on that list.

www.Councilhousewatchespronunciation.guv.gb

Saga Lout wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:53 am And I guess Rolex isn't prestigious enough either.

www.spivwatchesonthebeachpronunciation.th

Counterpart list here...

https://www.thirtyfifty.co.uk/pronounce-wine-guide.asp

Are there any Speedmaster experts or afficianados here?

My dad passed away last week which was predictably awful. He did however leave me his Speedmaster. I've always liked it but I don't really know much about them. Though I know a lot more after reading up for the last few hours.

I think it must be a 105.003 1969 from what I've read, but it seems pretty tricky to be sure until you open them up. It's possibly got a non-original chrono hand too.

What's really annoying is that although he told me where, when and why he bought it, I can't remember any of it and nor can my mum.

If anyone wants a go at trying to nail down the year then I'd be very grateful.