What time is it? Watches and horology

so necessary

Not may people own an Indian Scout 101 though.

http://www.watch-straps.co.uk/leather_watch_straps.shtml

lovely lady: excuse me do you have the time?

you: why I certainly do...

fumble opening flap

5 mins later...

"errr yes its twelve past.......oh"

,,,,,,,lovely lady: ah, how charming my father had one of those.

me: yes it is rather nice isnt it, i had to search high and low for it

lovely lady: oh do tell me more over a glass of lime cordial if you can spare me the time. its such a lovely day and it would be such a shame to squander away this chance meeting.

....three hours later

Bondage?

Impressive work Mr That.

Zed, pay attention, you could learn alot from this man.

Ved would only use it for Internet grooming purposes.

Young Lady - " So what regiment are you in?

Young Man - " Regiment?"

Young Lady leaves the building

young lady - so what regiment are you in?

young man gives a slow wink and replies - the other one

young lady gets her facinator, they both leave the building.

so necessary

If you're that worried about scratching your watch, probably wear some gloves too.

if you are so worried about the watch just put it in your fanny pack

thats the thing, i have never worried about scratching the face of any watch i have. i genuinely just like the look of the leather covers.

hence the reason my datejust now has a nasty gash at six oclock when i drank too much at farids engagement party and cycled home. it wasnt clever or funny but i now have two little reminders the other being a ripped pair of uniglo jeans.

this isnt the reason i stopped drinking.

I've stopped drinking beer.

You both have my sympathy.

i almost become addicted to feeling bright and breezy in the morning.

i do miss the taste of guinness , champagne, and vodka tonics though.

different glasses and different nights ,, of course.

That's the best you're going to feel all day.

^Frank Sinatra.

Anyone recommend a good jewellers or watch repair places in London?

My Grandma gave me Grandpa's watch, its a Certina Automatic blue motion. The adjustment knob thingy seems to be broken - you can pull it out to change the time, but can't change the date. Want to take it somewhere to see how much it costs to repair.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Almost everyone will suggest the place opposite the Royal Law Courts on the Strand up near Fleet St.

awesome, thanks velocio

This place I think: http://www.alsalwatches.com/

Enjoyed the last page. Would read again.

Girlfriend got me this for my birthday the other week. Pretty happy, I like a simple dial, and the date is a bonus. And obviously Dieter Rams is über cool.

http://www.flyingzacchinis.com/Publish/albums/20120522130508_5ee76cmlvN.jpg