What time is it? Watches and horology

no chrono, no talk

Simplicity, dear boy...

I am simple.

I mean. I have simple.

I mean. CHRONO!

Fine, have it your way.

Grand Complications.

Ok, Tourbillion it is. sub-£200 though. It's my Commuter Crash Chrono, capish?

Sub 200k?

Oh, ok then. I guess I'll extend the budget.

It's a business expense though, right?

Obviously. It allows you to get to work on time. Therefore it's a business expense.

I have loads of watches and never get to work on time. Clearly they are all faulty so I need to invest heavily in time machine research. Business expense. Sorted.

Ha!

If you want to stay with a Seiko, the 6138 movement is the most readily available chrono movement.
This eBay search shows quite a few designs: [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Seiko+6138

Why would you post such link?! I supposed to pay for the internetz and gas first.

In a classic case of poor impulse control I picked up the new, solar-powered version of the Seiko military watch in Singapore 'cause it was cheap and now I realise how much more I want the SNZG15K1 auto version. Anybody interested in buying it?

Seiko SNDA65.
They're quartz and heaps cheaper in the US but I'm not getting stung with customs for one so fuck it.

I'm going to be in the states next week... if you're serious then I'll keep an eye out for one as I'll be looking for something similar myself.

Bling seiko
http://www.amazon.co.jp/セイコー-SEIKO-海外モデル-SNZE84KC-【逆輸入品】/dp/B0052XHOFE/ref=sr_1_100?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1317128104&sr=1-100

Three yrs ago this would have cost 50 quid new....

http://www.amazon.co.jp/【日本製逆輸入海外モデル】SEIKO-SEIKO-5秒運針センタークロノグラフ搭載-メンズウォッチ-SNN079P2/dp/B001MCJHB8/ref=sr_1_130?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1317128202&sr=1-130

Quartz. Looks nice but I'm sticking with autos.

I use the sun to tell the time.... :)

In this country? That'd only work one month out of the year.

i've got this sneaking suspicion i may need to buy and mod a seiko. Damn this thread.

What are the starting points? Certain models only? I've checked the link above with all the mods that seem to be in no discernable order but is there anything else i need to watch (couldn't avoid it) out for?

I like these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-5-Sports-Auto-BLACK-Nylon-Military-100m-SNZG15J1-/270782615218?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item3f0be6ceb2

But most of the modded watches seem to be divers.

I'm pissed off i'm even considering this as a good thing to spend my cash on at the moment.

B.

PM Murtle. He's running a competitively priced operation where you can be guaranteed that every piece will be engineered with precision to his exacting standards.

^ :-D

Just found this video... triple-axis tourbillon. Amazing!

http://vimeo.com/10380766

PM Murtle. He's running a competitively priced operation where you can be guaranteed that every piece will be engineered with precision to his exacting standards.

Speaking of which - Murts - I have parts being delivered. Speak to you on Thursday.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-5-Sports-Auto-BLACK-Nylon-Military-100m-SNZG15J1-/270782615218?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item3f0be6ceb2

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Anybody know if these guys are legit? Or have a link to another reputable dealer that may have those in stock?