What time is it? Watches and horology

That texture is basically sanded to allow the glue to set properly to the bezel.

What I'm saying is it doesn't look like aluminium that's sanded. It looks organic rather than metallic

That’s a nice looking face. I like the look of their 36mm explorer automatic.

Latest in the Aliexpress straps, a woven Nato. I like it, it's very soft and comfy and the holes are nearly bang on the right width. I think the perlon Nato I ordered is now in the country so that'll be good to compare.

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Watch is so versatile, looks good on just about any strap.

yeah apart from that strap, no offence! the visible spring bar is grim

You probably paid about 50p so you cant be too mad :)

Another watch I’m reunited with
Dial looks great in the sun
Seiko blue lagoon turtle

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You probably paid about 50p so you cant be too mad :)

£3 with postage I'll have you know. Tbh I didn't even notice you can see the spring bars until I looked at the photo.

a woven Nato. I like it, it's very soft and comfy and the holes are nearly bang on the right width

I like that. Any chance on a link?

Mad experimenting

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Do like. What was the recipe?

So that's how Rolex faded bezels are made :D

I’d be pleased with that. Looks much better IMO.

Can anyone suggest where I can get my old Omega repaired?

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@ejay2.0 might have some official suggestions.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005002753431852.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.1005002753431852&aff_trace_key=b9f0efeb1b544385ab59e8c869d2ba82-1629662208582-07894-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=5893amp-MUD8MOMRmpL_AeWCCF8zLQ1629662231319&browser_id=6c22f0d5e07d4cf5a70b5178c64bd3bb&is_c=N

Perlon Nato turned up. Perfect, exactly what I'd hoped for. All watch straps should have near infinite adjustability.

I got an Alpinist (SARB017) from C24 and it came with an Uncle Seiko Jubilee bracelet. The bracelet looks and feels nice enough but the clasp is a nasty, cheap piece of work. Are there alternatives either for the clasp only or the whole thing? I'll probably end up putting it on a strap 99% of the time anyway, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

Seiko solar
It has been in a drawer for a year plus .. still working .. these must be up there as a beater .
This is on a Stevostraps parachute canvas NATO

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Swiss Time Services.
Not the cheapest , but certainly the best. I wouldn't trust any of my Omega to anybody else.
( they are currently doing two for me)

I've used the little yellow watch shop on Clerkenwell road.

No idea how they compare with others for quality or price but the watch works.

He may even be retired by now.

Heh. I uesd to frequent also. My Architecture dayz! #reminisce

Don’t see any for ages then get offered 2 in a week.
Open to offers 2016 ref 114060.
Free photo montage as a bonus .

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The bottom is falling out of the market! Panic!

I know , common as muck !!