What time is it? Watches and horology

I've not seen the co-axial version in the flesh yet but I think I'm going to like it when I do. It is a bit taller because of the auto movement and it really doesn't need a date but the case shape and polishing is a thing of beauty.

The limited edition in the centre looks nice. Can't really tell if it's the rio version with 2 tone strap.

its a lot taller because it's automatic and for me the proportions weren't as balanced .
I wore it a lot mind you .

As far as modern quartz watches go, I think this is a banger.

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I will have a Zealando or whatever on Tuesday, will let you know 👍

Okay! Thanks

it kind of is, until you see this image and realised it's also the perfect watch for the jeans and sheux crowd

Grim

Yeah, have to admit that photo really puts me off it. Will try one on next time I'm in Alsal though.

Another thing I struggle with Bulova is some of their watches don't have AR coating and as a result the mineral glass clarity is a little wayward.

Lucky his thumb got in the way, that pic makes me twitch imagining the zip scraping the side of a nice watch.

There was a recent Hoodwinkee piece, can’t remember which one, and the comments lost their shit about a Rolex being worn like that next to a metal pocket zip. Makes me anxious too.

It's the massive newness of the jacket that hurts. Probably returned to the shop after the photoshoot with the tags still on it. Poser watch for posers.

Cool - maybe drop me a PM when you know?

Will do.

Ok, our fridge freezer just died so I could really do with shifting these watches… pics in the original post:

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/16014943/

Seiko SBDC065, aka SPB083, aka Marinemaster 200, aka “Great Blue Hole” special edition. Runs within COSC. Comes with both steel bracelet (spare links included) and the original blue silicone rubber strap, which is unworn and never fitted. RRP £1060. Cheapest online that I can see is £845. Looking for £600 ono.

Casio GMW-B5000D-1ER aka the “full metal” G-shock. Polished steel case
and full stainless steel band. Worn only a couple of times. £300 ono.

I bought them both new and have looked after them carefully. Both are
boxed and complete with warranty cards, spare links etc.

SBDC065 now £550

GMW-B5000D-1ER now £250

Advice needed on repairing a Speedy Reduced.

I have epilepsy and had a seizure last week. Usually my watch survives unscathed. Not this time. Scratch to the headline Crystal, which I can live with. Unfortunately the bracelet clasp seems to have been twisted or similar and now when I try to close it, it springs straight back open.

Ideally, I’d like the original bracelet repaired. Any ideas if that’s possible?

If not, then I could look at replacing with another - NOS seem stupidly expensive. Any recommendations on other straps/bracelets available at 18mm?

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Sorry to hear that, thats really bad luck!

I would have thought that a decent watch repair person would be able to get your bracelet back to how it was with a little manipulation. Might be worth talking to Alsal if you wanted to try a cheaper option first.

Not sure about how much it costs for a new crystal for an Omega.

Frustrating! It not like you were being careless, just bad luck.

Maybe @smackerjack could help? He’s a watch repairer. I’ve used his services and would definitely recommend the quality of his work

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Thanks all. I’m up near the Strand anyway on Friday so might take the opportunity to pop into Alsal. Up for other options though too

I reckon you can fix that yourself with some careful bending. Or worst case swap out the clasp.

headline Crystal,

hesalite crystal? You might be able to buff that out with polywatch

hope that helps.

I think @dammit had a bad scuff on his and did a good job buffing it out.

Swim and apres swim

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Ejay2.0 may be able to help. Perhaps drop him a PM.

Does anyone know any good watch repair places in the west of London? I’ve used Alsal in the past but it’s a bit of a schlep from where I live and wfh etc etc

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