What time is it? Watches and horology

Heads up for anyone going skiing to match their pants…

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^ this is the reason I like it when the person showing the watch wears gloves, even on 200£ Seiko's

That's really nice, is it titanium? @jv

LoL

I forget how much this sounds like a machine gun.

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Squale Saturday here.

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By the way, my MM200 is back on eBay. No reserve, ends tomorrow. Currently at £225.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275144415400

Won’t begrudge it going for less than it’s worth if it goes to someone here!

On my way to the art exhibition of a friend, first visit to a gallery for over 2 years.

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It’s steel with a bead blasted finish.

That’s very cool. What’s the reference?

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That looks really good on the yellow rubber strap!!

I immediately thought it’s a Citizen until I look closer.

Heavily modded?

I’m looking to buy a watch as a gift, but have no idea what to look for and am hoping for some advice.

The budget is around £200, which I’m aware isn’t much when it comes to watches. Also, there are some specific criteria to be met -

A simple/classic face
Roman numerals rather than numbers (though simple markers around the face would probably be ok)
Metal band ideally (not a deal breaker )

Where’s good to look for second hand watches? And any leads on makes to look out for would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Bit late for Friday

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Wife is winning todays watch top trumps

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Please say she bought that

Last call on my 3 Omega peeps. Goin' on ebay monday if not .

I honestly thought the ring was a tiny watch at first glance.

Thanks.

Based on an SK007, this is a mod nicknamed a 'Planet Monster'. Has the dial from a Monster (so great lume) plongeur hands, replacement bezel and insert, new chapter ring, and domed sapphire crystal with AR coating.

@edscoble

Got it from Harold Ng, seikoboy himself, back in 2011. Harold is a well known modder https://theyobokies.com/

Love this

A gift for whom? Gender/age give us something to narrow it down :)

A couple to start with assuming you're looking for a gents watch...

Seiko 5 is a nice sports watch, no roman numerals but clear markers. Automatic movement if that matters at all. Loads of different variations but this one looks a safe bet:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/seiko-watches/products/seiko-watch-5-sports-mens-srpe51k1

A little more formal, something from Tissot. Roman numerals and quartz movement:

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Tissot-T+Classic-Dream-Mens-Watch-42mm-T1294101105300/p/17361218

Wow the Longines Conquest is such a rip of that. They just stopped at adding the 9 and 3!

Hmm don't really think so. The hands are completely different, it has a crown guard and a 12 too

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