What time is it? Watches and horology

Elbow side is normal. Anything else is Turkish Barber territory.

Lol. Yes. This is the opposite of what I thought you meant.

I like the faded bezel but the lume looks shite (and not just because it’s blobby). The blue 58 has a cool palette - if you want warm get the black 58.

In my looking, I saw someone relume one and bleach the bezel and I think that looks amazing. Stupid thing to do?

Personally I wouldn't buy a nearly new Tudor and mod it, you're paying for the level of finish. Get a seiko or something and mod it to exactly how you want is what I'd say.

If you are going to go ahead with it I'd make sure to see a modded one in the flesh first.

Really nice.

Authenticity guarantee

For vintage this means nothing. Chrono24 is full of fake crap and I can't see how Ebay will be any better. Buy the seller is the way :)

In my looking, I saw someone relume one and bleach the bezel and I think that looks amazing. Stupid thing to do?

If it makes you happy go for it, I think it looks cooler. You could also go lume only since the bezel will probably fade over the years.

cheers and @JB.
good advice for ebay - so ask loads of questions, check feedback etc.

On chrono4 if going private purchase - same thing but you don't get any g'tee?

You can find 2nd hand BB58 blue for about £2200 in great condition

where would you look to get it from?

Fuck.

I might be poor soon...

Super nice. Looks a bit brownish here

Yeah, seems the lacquer changes the colour tone depending on the angle.

It's available for pre-order at Grand Seiko boutique. I have sent them an email.

I had an email from watches of mayfair last week and they've got the pink shunbun model on sale at the moment. Still very much out of my price range
https://watchesofmayfair.com/brand/grand-seiko/all-grand-seiko-watches/grand-seiko-the-shunbun-spring-cherry-blossom-spring-drive-40-mm-sbga413
Grey and Peacock versions possibly on the way
EDIT: Grey in stock now but full rrp with the white birch on sale

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It looks very nice indeed. Pretty sure it’s black and not brown-ish, probably just the photo processing.

I didn’t initially realise that it’s a titanium case/bracelet. Will be very light for its size.

Got to say, I really can't get on with these natty dials, regardless of the craftsmanship.

+1, nice to look at in the boutique but never remotely felt like pulling the trigger. Then again it would be boring if we all liked the same stuff.

If I hadn’t been away camping with the family there’s a good chance I would’ve spunked my savings on this onyx dial VC dress watch from Black Bough. So pure, much thin.

https://www.blackbough.co.uk/product/vacheron-constantin-ref-2045p-made-1974-white-gold-onyx-automatic-watch-wzvcwg/

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That says sold on the link. Did you get it. Looks cracking!

Sadly I did not but I’m saving for something else anyway so kinda glad I kept my powder dry. Plus need to sell sell sell

Paulin x anOrdain re stock

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Trying a couple of straps for the solar Seiko. Think I'm going to keep it on the blue leather one.

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Really love that
I am keen for a pink dialled watch, but that is out of my meagre budget

Might have to look for a custom Seiko to scratch that itch

A few of us have a Paulin Neo. I could be persuaded to part with mine if anyone's interested - really like it but rarely wear it and I need to sell sell sell…

Edit: now sold

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They look great fun for the for the money but your black anOrdain is the one 👌

What strap is that (and how wide)?

I’m tempted…

Think I'm going to keep it on the blue leather one.

Good call.

It's the one it came with, grey suede, German made, has a Paulin pin buckle. 18mm wide.

https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/watch-straps/products/suede-watch-strap?variant=19785651139

Mine has a solid case back by the way, it was an option when I ordered mine.