What time is it? Watches and horology

Having said that,

Just bought this

That aint right.

Sorry....flag time...

FINALLY, 6 working days after ordering, the crystal arrived from the auction site.

New crystal, replacement (DIY/modified) bezel spring clips, light case polish, new cheap nato.

Only just passed the pressure test, thinking the crystal is a poor quality. Could do with a new bezel insert as well.

Still need to re-set the hands where the second is off, maybe replace them now that I see how corroded they are.

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Good going!

The tragic tale of one of the last daredevil birdmen...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JaFGEayupk

"He landed in a cornfield, spreadeagled like a bird, his hands stretched beyond the parachute's silk, the wristwatch still ticking off the seconds which no longer belonged to him..."

Just curious... what was Leo Valentin's wristwatch? @rodabod , anybody?

Looks like the Mühle Glashütte shape logo.

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I like that, unusual bezel.

Thanks. I’m a bit on the fence about the bezel, but it’s hella shiny now it’s polished with a new crystal. I was looking at hands on ebay, batons or diver style. Not sure yet.

Anything but mercedes.

Got the Sharkdiver back on rubber in preparation for actually getting it in the water on holiday in a few weeks.

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I should stop browsing eBay after beers

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Would love some more details on this one. Looking for a first watch for someone and this qualifies!

Is it a 4843-8110?

I have one of those somewhere. About 9 years old and the battery was working last time I saw it (February time)

Whats wrong with it?
Is NOS, strap not been worn.
Ok it is a bit "marmite"

I’m teasing, but you must admit it’s a bit of an ugly duckling. Can’t think of a successful square case, round face watch, and I think there’s a reason why!

Keep or flip?

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I got a new watch.

Another Casio... a metal strapped digital thing

I'm kinda addicted to these little things

I love those.

The Gold one was top of my wants for a while

I looked at the gold one but thought it looked like C3P0 or something and decided the stainless steel look was the better look.

I love it. The bluetooth thing is a gimmick, but everything else is excellent.

Seems pretty fair considering condition. Didn’t bid.

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Na mate that’s just patina.

4843-8100 from 1977

Reference: Spinnaker Spence SP-5039-01.
Water Resistance: 20 ATM / 200 meters / 660 feet.
Diameter: 41½mm, excluding crown.
Lug-to-Lug Length: 47mm.
Case: 316L marine grade stainless steel with screw down crown.
Case Back: 316L marine grade stainless steel with exhibition window.
Dial Glass: Scratch resistant flat mineral glass.
Bezel: 120 click black & blue unidirectional bezel with silver & white markings & lumed pip.
Lume: Swiss Super-Luminova.
Straps Included: 1x 22mm black vintage-style genuine leather strap with blue thread, plus 1x 22mm black and blue NATO strap.
Movement: 24 jewel Seiko NH35A automatic movement.

microbrand.store ??!?!

£150 notes with 2 straps (nato/leather) - seems a good price but never heard of the store...........

I am gonna flip it like its on fire !!
No it's just an interesting thing as it doesn't appear to have been used and is a bit quirky.
I wouldn't wear it .

Going early this week as im off on Friday.