What time is it? Watches and horology

interesting - thank you murtle, I look forward to hearing from aroogah - I already have an ancient trench watch that I suspect may have the same mechanism/problem and don't need another non-functioning watch

no problem.

Playing spot the mistakes on this.

Logo and Omega text both look wrong, and numerals look odd too?

Crown looks too big for the case?

none of them have been serviced, they have a "tuning fork" movement, which will probably cost more than the watch to get serviced.
ask aroogah, he has one, which he had trouble getting serviced.

He'll be along to advise you better.

interesting - thank you murtle, I look forward to hearing from aroogah - I already have an ancient trench watch that I suspect may have the same mechanism/problem and don't need another non-functioning watch

It is just the F300s that have the tuning fork movement. You'll be Ok with the "Officer" with regards to repairs. I haven't had problems getting my F300 serviced or repaired and you should think of one for your collection. There is nothing like the sound or the sweep.

Of course once you have gone F300, you'll need a Megaquartz, then a Bumper, an auto, a manual.. ..

Oh. Sorry t.o. Mine's a 1000 calibre Constellation, not a tuning fork movement.

It's not a well regarded movement, impossible to find parts. I sent it to Omega and they said "we're not effing touching that." :(

^ that sucks.

I have a pre-1932 chrono and a 1912 trench watch that both need servicing and I am a bit scared to find out they're irreparable, plus I don't have the spare £N+ hundreds that it will inevitably cost...!

I tried on a Tudor Pelagos today, such a lovely watch. Can't decide between that and a speedy pro as my next purchase in the next few years.

not sure if the right place, but I'm selling a watch like this in next to new condition.

offers accepted - RRP £465, selling new online for £370, hit me up

Teshty

sure is... picture it with a custom 31trum strap :)

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f29/611667d1327524064-fs-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-quartz-38-5mm-231-10-39-61-02-001-omega-aqua-terra-quartz-38.5mm-6.jpg

Bought this. It's a quartz and a very modest 38.5mm but I like it.

You would too if you had my impeccable taste.

That's lovely Dov.

Or money to burn!

I'm trying to identify this as I'd like to keep an eye out for something similar http://tinyurl.com/pyq5ju2

The ebay seller told me this when I asked about model numbers:
I'm not sure which number the model number is. On the warranty card and box is watch number: 033218000. On the outer box it has the numbers 32553 (which may be the model number) and the following bar codes and PIC 033218000 and S/N 54919937
but googling those various numbers doesn't get me anywhere. Any suggestions?

Much of this will already have been covered but my fancy for a decent watch has only struck recently so I haven't ever participated in this thread.

Is it only possible to buy a Steinhart without trying one on? As much as I love these two;

My understanding is I can only but online direct or from a distributor, rather than in person at a shop. Given they're made in Switzerland and I'll be there next month, mainly Zurich and Lausanne, I was happy to wait until I could slip them both on at a retailer to buy or dismiss them. However from the Steinhart site they're based in Germany, when I assumed they were in Swissland's Jura region.

I have though tried this pair on and would be happy with either;

However I prefer the Steinharts, or at least images of them make me think that way. Does buying online cause any warranty problems with repairs at London retailers that don't stock the brand, and are there any shops in either Swiss city worth entering with a budget of no more than £400? I don't mind waiting until I'm there or for the delivery of a Steinhart, even though I could buy either the Tissot or Victorinox tomorrow. I'm almost certain the Steinharts will suit me, although yesterday I liked a watch in its cabinet very much but not at all on my wrist, so due to that I'm a little hesitant buying unseen.

Or money to burn!

This is the watch thread, it's a money-spunker's wet dream...

Is it only possible to buy a Steinhart without trying one on?

I bought mine without having tried it on. I have the standard Ocean One which is the same size as the Ocean One Vintage but without a domed crystal:

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-BLACK,14.html

You're welcome to meet up and try it on if you like. 42mm can be a little large if you have skinny wrists.

Just been sent this image from when I was teaching Origami at the V&A Museum recently.

Love my watch.

Rubbish valley fold.

You're welcome to meet up and try it on if you like. 42mm can be a little large if you have skinny wrists.

I'd love to. Will PM you later this evening.

I'd love to. Will PM you later this evening.

Cool. I'm not really around tomorrow but should be able to organise something during the rest of the week...

So I took my Seiko into the local watch shop, told him the hands had come loose and would move around freely. He said it would cost 70 quid to fix, as the watch only cost me 90 I'm not sure its worth the bother or is he way over charging?

one of these:

Sounds like way over charging, try another couple of shops

Alsal? They have done Seiko repairs for me in the past.

Just been sent this image from when I was teaching Origami at the V&A Museum recently.

Love my watch.

This is exactly how I am when looking at any picture of me that I can see my watch in!

Also developing a very geeky habit of watch spotting on TV programmes!