What time is it? Watches and horology

I like that a lot .
I really like the hands

No it's a 40!

Possibly... How can you tell?

Sneaky ad. Parting with the Alpinist. Just over a month old. As new. Full set + 3 straps/bands.
£420 posted (From Sweden).

They only made this turquoise in one size I believe

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Good find! Quick search of my emails sorta corroborates your find.

Nice.

What size is your Ti Helson?

Sold

Lol

That was quick

38

Looks great.. I'm debating one at the minute.. have you tried on an oyster?

I'm in London for a couple of days, is there anywhere to buy one in the flesh?

Thanks

No, I popped it on a leather strap but much preferred the jubilee so put it back on that and that’s how it’s stayed.

Not sure if it’s confirmed that it takes standard 5KX-fitting end links (the case is fractionally different) but I would be surprised if it didn’t.

Seiko boutique in Knightsbridge might have them. Give them a call to check - 020 3105 6212.

The modern Seamaster 300 diver is really good I’ve realised. Really underrated watch

The modern Seamaster 300 diver is really good I’ve realised. Really underrated watch

I can't get on with the damn helium escapement valve. Is it even necessary...

Is a mechanical watch even necessary...

Is it even necessary

You mean to say you aren't a qualified saturation diver spending weeks at a time in pressurised environments breathing a helium-oxygen mixture?

Strikes me as the ultimate Walt feature.

Have had this longines for about 10 years, wear it very occasionally but like it. Don’t know much about other than potentially 1940s? Can’t locate an exact similar model online. Always wondered why the case is quite so worn on the back. May swap the strap to something a bit less formal.

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Awesome, those lugs are very cool! I think the plating might have worn off on the backside due to wear. Maybe @vintage_watch_longines on instagram will know more.

Just managed to identify it
https://vintagewatchresources.com/watches/walt-whitman-2/

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All dive watches are just golf club cosplay then, surely?

Anyone want a new Seiko Padi SRPG19K1?? Sorry, forgot to mention, the date is the french version.

£300 plus postage

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I think water resistance so you can take it swimming or in the shower is a generally helpful feature. But for most of us, 300m water resist is a bit like having a car that does 150 mph when the speed limit is 70. Or a 53x13 top gear when you live nowhere near any HC descents and don't have Jens Voigt's legs.

Making Time

Watchmaker Rebecca Struthers shares her passion for the art and science of horology

^ thanks for this.

This might be of interest to some, the pictures are very much my bag:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-new-exhibit-shows-how-patek-helped-start-the-quartz-race