What time is it? Watches and horology

Seriously what were they thinking 😑

Just wrapped this for my dad - lovely - wish i bought one for me now.

originally tried to get it from UK seller, despite website saying in stock, got an email 2 days later saying it wasnt, did i want watch a/b/c/ etc instead, finally got a refund yesterday. ordered direct from laco and delivered by fedex in 2 days no problems.

just got this back from Rolex - didn’t bother changing the dial as they quoted £441 and a jubilee bracelet was £850...
the grey is growing on me, I think I’ll get a dark grey suede strap for it - any recommendations?

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I think a grey perlon would look pretty cool:

Glad you didn't go for a dial swap. Keep it original! Grey suede would look the business

Did Rolex service that?

Nope - I sent it to them for a quote and didn’t have the cash to hand so asked for it back but the Rolex elves have fixed the crown and it now winds and sets the date wheel etc... they also sent it in a fancy Rolex dust bag and box, which was very nice of them 👍🏻

This is a similar aged piece I’ve just had back , got the same lovely almost linen effect dial as yours . Rolex did this and it looks like new.

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Omega on while off the bike. Running better after regulating.

Fitted a new low dome crystal, as it arrived before the slightly more correct Sternkreuz ‘armoured’ with gilt tension ring. Looks miles better without scratches or awful high edge around the crystal.

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Is that a cheap HK one like I used, or did you pay £££ for it?

That's just a picture I Googled but I get my perlon straps from watch obsession. They're good quality for the low price but I'm not aware of any 'premium' options above that £10-15 range...

Ahhh okay. I bought a few of the cheap HK ones and have been very happy with them.

A couple more Rolex dials for you @mattyc @ejay2.0

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I want a suede? I think strap for my OP

(https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14425511/)

Any color and brand recommendations?

New? Thought you had a £300 threshold 🤣

Mid grey or perhaps light grey, maybe even ivory. Search Ebay for fluco straps.

Nice

Cycle touring club. Cooool

Colareb?

Any more of that last one?

https://www.twostitchstraps.com/collections/featured/products/cross-stitch-reversed-grey-leather-watch-strap

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Ha, well, I'd like to think so! After many years, CUK have started selling winged wheel merch again, including badges and pins; I had to get mine off ebay... https://shop.cyclinguk.org/cycling-uk-kit/heritage-range

happy to oblige!

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Quite nice having a dinky little watch!

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