Post your watches

[Northam Saint]

Is the magazine worth getting..? Seen it advertised and wondered...

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Magazine inc front and back pages is 16 pages, in my opinion it's not up to much. The print is of a fair sized font with an equally big space line between each row.

Pages 3-7 are all about the watch , well sort of as two of them pages are a story from a soldiers diary.
Pages 8-11 are about Omega
Pages 12-14 are about the history of watch making
Page 15 is about watch makers symbols
Pages 1,2 and 16 are cover, contents and next issue.

Not much of a read, but of some interest. For £3.99 for the first issue I don't think it's too bad, the watch I would say is well worth it.

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Even the luminous isn't bad.
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[OrangeSport]

Thanks. Might have a look...

 

[NotTheStig]

The magazine feels both padded (fictional soldier's diary) and edited too heavily (no proper pictures of any of the omega range and nothing really about the motivations of the founders except short references where relating to the reason for the name) but the watch pleased my eight year old. Have taken out a subscription as he seemed really keen.

 

[jaycey]

I have VWAD...Vintage Watch Acquisition Disorder.

Whilst in Morocco I get an e-mail from our very own Rev-O asking me if I am interested in another Smiths Astral, yes of course I am!

Then when I got home I got a call from my Brother who works in the insolvency business to come and view some 'stuff' at a jewellers that has gone bust here in London.

So here's this weeks haul...

Left to right, Smiths Astral, Helvetia in 18k Gold, J.W. Benson (London) in 9k Gold and 2 Omega pocket watches. All manual wind.
Also got a Pocket watch chain in 9k rose gold.

 

[Rev-O]

I like the Benson.

I think there's a Smiths "1215" movement lurking in that case?

 

[chriszacharek]

All of those are nice. I particularly like the Benson. And the pocket watches, always wanted an Omega PW.
Very nice

 

[Northam Saint]

Nice set of watches Jaycey, enjoy.

 

[jaycey]

Cheers fella's, it's a nice break from collecting shaving related stuff

I like the Benson.

I think there's a Smiths "1215" movement lurking in that case?

Unfortunately Rev it's a later Swiss movement, I think they transitioned during the World Wars?
Still a lovely watch

 

[pem]

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On the way from the bay, SS case, nice blue dial, I think it looks amazing.

 

[Louis]

I got my 2000 Breitling chrono avenger last year and I love it. Can't wait to get another watch but there are other priorities at the moment

I love these Avengers. I have one with a slightly different face layout. The date window on mine is at half 4 and the inner dials are at 2, 6 and 10.

Lou

 

[Bpmjames]

Re: RE: Post your watches

I got my 2000 Breitling chrono avenger last year and I love it. Can't wait to get another watch but there are other priorities at the moment

I love these Avengers. I have one with a slightly different face layout. The date window on mine is at half 4 and the inner dials are at 2, 6 and 10.

Lou

Is yours the newer avenger seawolf lou?

I think it's the newer ones that have the date window at the 4 position

 

[mulligano]

On the way from the bay, SS case, nice blue dial, I think it looks amazing.

Looks lovely - be sure to post some better shots when it arrives!

What are the details?

 

[pem]

1970'S era Roamer Searock, solid SS, blue dial, manual wind (not sure of the movement, jewel's etc),new leather strap.

 

[Louis]

I got my 2000 Breitling chrono avenger last year and I love it. Can't wait to get another watch but there are other priorities at the moment

I love these Avengers. I have one with a slightly different face layout. The date window on mine is at half 4 and the inner dials are at 2, 6 and 10.

Lou

Is yours the newer avenger seawolf lou?

I think it's the newer ones that have the date window at the 4 position

No, this one's an old-timer. I got it in 2005 and have worn it just about every day ever since. It's been through a lot with me, including a couple of unplanned motorcycle 'get-offs'. When it starts looking grubby, I just take it in the shower with me and give it a good scrub. Comes up like new every time.

Lou

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[Bpmjames]

Ahhh one of those ones, very nice. They are so rugged I love mine but it getting the way at work with its big case so I can't wear it every day :-(

 

[mulligano]

1970'S era Roamer Searock, solid SS, blue dial, manual wind (not sure of the movement, jewel's etc),new leather strap.

That's very nice; exactly my kind of watch. Enjoy it!