What time is it? Watches and horology

I found something for you Joe

http://whitelabel.globalauctionplatform.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/watchesofknightsbridge/catalogue-id-srwatc10012/lot-56913453-d100-4755-8531-a5b800b48efd?clienturl=watchesofknightsbridge

Thank God that link's coming back with an error... 😂

No idea why the error. Link works for me.

Lot 383 - A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR PRINCE OYSTERDATE "SNOWFLAKE" SUBMARINER BRACELET

I see it now... Lovely but I'd rather buy a '59 Les Paul TV...

I thought they only made guitars.

That is lovely. Bizarre seeing snowflake hands and face in Submariner bezel. Especially with my Pelagos eyes.

All sexed up right now - just unpacked my latest incoming GO Seventies TV dial with big date complication. It is a stunner!

No photos yet, but this is the chappie;

http://hoodinkee-beta.squarespace.com/2011/4/13/hands-on-with-the-glashutte-original-seventies-panorama-date.html

that is nice

Love those!

What colour did you get? And did you get a leather strap as well?

Just on the bracelet (integrated starp so I'll have to buy the real thing if I want it on leather) but here's a quick and dirty iPhone shot;

I'm absolutely smitten. Not having to reach for glasses to read the date is a joy. The Genta-esque case is wonderfully finished and the curved glass back hugs the wrist.

The dial is really simple, but complex in that in differing lights it is black, slate grey and almost a dark burgundy. Stealth personified.

That's lovely.

At least it wasn't too expensive. Maybe get an estimate. Watchguy.co.uk could be a good option.

If it looks like it's going to be uneconomical, then return it on the grounds that the seller said:

in working order and keeping good time. I have time checked it over 24 hours and it was less than 2 minutes out..

That's exactly what I was thinking / planning. I took it to a place in Hatton Garden that seemed to be recommended on Google, so I should hear by the end of the week.

I'm wondering whether I should notify the seller now that it's not keeping time and I'm having it checked. Or is it best to wait on the outcome?

At the end of the day I've allocated a budget which includes servicing. I do think with a mid to dark brown strap it will look lovely and strike the right balance of a vintage man's watch for a girl. The ropey Tissot was a better size though.

I can't believe I didn't realise watch guy was English. I'd always assumed he was stateside. I love reading that blog when things are quiet.

very very nice .

oh and yes give me a shout if you need any help with Tudor .........

Good to see you have the requisite arm hair to complement a 70s watch. Very nice purchase.

What a nice watch.

Sounds like a plan. If you do message the seller, tell them that youve taken it to a professional and they've confirmed it doesn't meet the seller's description.

It'll be cracking if you can get it cleaned and running propey though. Watch servicing prices vary wildly, but I'd try to aim for no more than £100 - £120 labour charge.

I can PM anyone the details of the chap I use in Yorkshire (by post) if anyone fancies using them. He's very experienced and good value.

Also, if anyone ever needs access to a Timegrapher, either to assess a movement or to regulate, then mine's free to use in Leytonstone.

Oh soooo much new coming out of Baselworld .......

So apparently it just needs a service. No parts replacing. The place I went to quoted £160 (inc. a 1yr guarantee).

I do need to buy a strap so if that's "all" that it needs, I'm tempted to get the details of your guy if it saves some money.

I'm in two minds about messaging the seller. I guess it can't hurt.

Catalogue of delights in here.....

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And the Rolex offerings;

http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselworld.html

I like that new Air King.

What was I thinking? It's awful.