What time is it? Watches and horology

It's time for
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Pickled eggs
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Pickled onions
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Broadside
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= Happy New year
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Peace and love

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Out of every watch I’ve ever owned, my favourite;

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Didn’t know there’s a LHT version of the ranger!

There isn’t, but the ETA movement has symmetrical dial tabs, so easy to spin and reset the hands. I need to do my Steinhardt too - I like to wear watches quite loose and hate having winder bruises on the back of my hand.

Smart

Anyone on here interested in a Barton Elite Silicone strap (Black, 20mm) - brand new, packaging opened, but unused. £16 posted

Happy New Watch Year!

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PMd.

January sale prices as I need to replace a stolen bike.

Seiko SPB083 aka SBDC065. Now £500. These are £1060 RRP. Keeps COSC time. Boxed, with spare links, and the rubber strap is unused.

Then this SRPE55 on an Uncle Seiko jubilee that cost £57.50 (worn twice). Original oyster bracelet and all spare links also included. Boxed. £170. Combined RRPs = £287.50.

Very nice. How's the build quality?

stolen bike.

Bummer!

I’d hardly ridden it as well. 😩

Rough. I’d have the prospec in a heartbeat, but a lean patch here at the moment. Good luck in raising funds, and I hope the thieves rot.

I’d hardly ridden it as well. 😩

What happened? Sorry man.

Thanks mate. It happened a few months back:

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/16258829/

I bought it about a year ago and long covid meant it just sat in the bike storage unridden practically all year. However this week I went for a (very short) ride and while I'm still feeling tired from it two days later, it didn’t totally exhaust me so I’m hoping I can gradually work cycling into my recovery. Bored of walks 😂

Surprisingly good. Clean sharp case, lovely mother of pearl dial and a decent lume (although not on the bezel). Not a fan of the bracelet, so changed it to a silicon strap, but it's good quality with solid end links. Weight and size suit me perfectly.

Sad... Makes me stressed when I lock mine up in a similar arrangement. Totally understand you getting bored of walking (we are a forum of cyclists 😂) . Hope all goes well with the sales

What's ppls thoughts on Fredrick Constant? I mean, I know it's not going to rock most 'fine diners' , but what's the quality like?

They've been intriguing me for a few months.

The slimline monolithic looks good.

If you were buying a watch for a father or uncle than doesn't know watches but would appreciate a good watch and appreciates your knowledge...

I think it looks good... From the Internetz

(actually... At 4k I should consider getting this for myself 😂😂😂😂)

I’ve never seen one IRL. But that model specifically is really interesting and looks like value - the monolithic oscillator is fascinating, and I really like unusual movement tech / escapement designs.

https://monochrome-watches.com/frederique-constant-slimline-monolithic-manufacture-video-review-technical-guide-specs-price/

Also the dial seems like it might be actual guilloché, not stamped, which is quite rare at the price. Not 100% sure though, it looks a bit too soft in pics.

Fu*k the thieves @Regal hope you get it back…

I’m not a Rolex person, it seems. And also I’ve bought another watch.

Anyone interested in this peach or a watch? It’s almost a full set from 1978, with hang tags and everything.

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I (generally) don't like Rolexes, but that has something about it.

Shame I have zero watch budget for 2022.

It certainly does…

beautiful. timeless design

Just a quick update on my Seiko Kinetic Diver that's doing a 2 second sweep (low battery/capacitor). x3 Seiko dealers have declined to repair it and all have told me to send it off to Seiko UK. I finally got a response from their Service Centre today as I assume they've been closed over Christmas.

"Thank you for your email, we can service your watch for a cost of £110.00 , please return it to our service centre address below with a covering note and your details, our turnaround once here is 6-8 weeks."