Post your watches

[StephenShave]

Watch kit from eBay arrived. Adjusted the strap tacking out one link each side of the strap.. Luckily the strap doesn't have the collar and pin.. Just the pins well happy now [emoji2]

I was wondering about these pins as I have the same watch but with an Orange Face and they were just pins. The tools you can get are great though, they make the job so much easier.

That is indeed a nice version of the Mini Monster.

Thanks Northern Saint really happy with it.. Think the collars maybe only appear on the Full size monster model [emoji57]

The nice thing about doing it yourself is that you get a good feeling of satisfaction, in addition, to not scratching the strap up as it's yours, & you'll take care of it - not like some random jeweler! Also, you now have the tools to help out friends/family when they get a new watch (I speak from experience...)

 

[Northam Saint]

Watch kit from eBay arrived. Adjusted the strap tacking out one link each side of the strap.. Luckily the strap doesn't have the collar and pin.. Just the pins well happy now [emoji2]

I was wondering about these pins as I have the same watch but with an Orange Face and they were just pins. The tools you can get are great though, they make the job so much easier.

That is indeed a nice version of the Mini Monster.

Thanks Northern Saint really happy with it.. Think the collars maybe only appear on the Full size monster model [emoji57]

The nice thing about doing it yourself is that you get a good feeling of satisfaction, in addition, to not scratching the strap up as it's yours, & you'll take care of it - not like some random jeweler! Also, you now have the tools to help out friends/family when they get a new watch (I speak from experience...)

Absolutely, it is satisfying. Also you get the chance to wear it and make any further adjustments . The tools are an investment and it's nice to have them to hand.

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Watch kit from eBay arrived. Adjusted the strap tacking out one link each side of the strap.. Luckily the strap doesn't have the collar and pin.. Just the pins well happy now [emoji2]

I was wondering about these pins as I have the same watch but with an Orange Face and they were just pins. The tools you can get are great though, they make the job so much easier.

That is indeed a nice version of the Mini Monster.

Thanks Northern Saint really happy with it.. Think the collars maybe only appear on the Full size monster model [emoji57]

It's the build and thickness of the case that I like on the Mini Monster, great quality especially at the price.

 

[jaycey]

Montine Automatic today, AS 1913 movement with date quickset via a push of the crown.
Guess it's from the 70's.

A little history for you...
During the 70's the company Incabloc that provides shock protection for many brands of watches put a clause into the provision of the system that insisted that watch manufacturers had to put the word "Incabloc" on the dial like this Montine.

R olex, were having none of it and moved to the KIF shock protection and subsequently developed their own Paraflex system.

 

[Tall_Paul]

Have been in Leeds today and drooled over the Panerai display in the Victoria Quarter.

I look forward to the time when I can comfortably spend between 6 and 10K on a watch.

 

[bigsimes]

Looking at all these lovely watches, has given me an itch for an automatic.

Ever since I was a young man, I desired an Omega. But prices of these maybe beyond my budget. But some of the auto's shown here are really nice, I may have to take a trip over to Creation to see what they have for me to scratch with.

 

[Al H]

Before I hit the bay does anyone have a heavy oyster bracelet to fit a seiko 007

Cheers

 

[dodgy]

Have been in Leeds today and drooled over the Panerai display in the Victoria Quarter.

Funny you would mention that watch brand. Was doing some bizz today with a guy who has one......some kinda GMT version maybe? I see him 3-4 times a year and always offer to buy his Panerai. Not my favorite model, but it's a kinda schmooze I use. Hah, I don't know what I'd do if he said yes.

You probably know Sly Stallone had that company make some for him and his buddies a while back.

The Panerai homage I got almost a year ago is still going strong. Changed the band for something nicer and done deal. Does that interest you at all? This place:
http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do

Mart

 

[PhilD]

How about this for an iconic design: The Bradley Timepiece for blind people

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26920782

 

[cootuk]

I guess with pension rule changes, quite a few people might be "investing" in a classic watch. Money well spent imho though my wife disagrees.

 

[jaycey]

I guess with pension rule changes, quite a few people might be "investing" in a classic watch. Money well spent imho though my wife disagrees.

Absolutely, vintage Omega's & R olex's are doing well at the moment.
A Panerai is another good investment

 

[Curator]

Well, managed to pick up a Rotary GS02519/09 new for £40 (although it was a display model), so if I get into using it as a watch then I can ramp up my available monies to spend.

 

[OrangeSport]

That was a bit of a bargain....

 

[StephenShave]

Waltham vintage pocket watch...

Just polished up my dad's old Waltham pocket watch, not bad for something over 100 years old! Keeps lovely time, a beautiful sweeping second hand, and an intoxicating 'tick'...

 

[ChopperHarris]

That's lovely - really attractive pocket watch.

 

[OrangeSport]

Yes indeed, very nice...

 

[Mikeyj1973]

Decided to order myself a work watch from creation watches.. Made the decision and went for a SNZG15J1.
Have also purchased a zulu nato strap to go with it.. Will post some pictures up when it arrives [emoji6].
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