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    #5582
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,051 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    You can never have enough straps / bracelets :D


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    #5583
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    unkel wrote: »
    You can never have enough straps / bracelets :D

    Or springbars :cool:

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #5584
    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,828 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Wouldn't go for the gold / two tone myself, but I do like a nice bracelet. - Leather is lovely, but I hate that slimy wrist effect when it gets wet, which it invariably does when I realise half way through the shower that I forgot to take the damn watch off. - Bracelets for the fit 'n forget win.


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    #5585
    vkus6mt3y8zg2q
    Closed Accounts Posts: 197 ✭✭vkus6mt3y8zg2q


    Before and after pics of my Dads Omega. Sent for full service and refurb. Delighted with the results. Watch is over 50 years old, refurb a surprise for his Xmas present, looking forward to seeing his reaction tomorrow

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    #5586
    vandriver
    Registered Users Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭vandriver


    Looks lovely!


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    #5587
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭mad m


    @FJOS1980

    How much did service and refurb set you back?


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    #5588
    vkus6mt3y8zg2q
    Closed Accounts Posts: 197 ✭✭vkus6mt3y8zg2q


    mad m wrote: »
    @FJOS1980

    How much did service and refurb set you back?

    €200 including new glass. Was by a fella in Kilkenny called John Donohoe, link to his site here

    https://thevintagewatch.net

    Wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending him


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    #5589
    njburke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭njburke


    The Uncle Seiko razor wire bracelet came in and I fitted it to the Merkur.
    Its a bit of work to interleave the links when resizing the bracelet but its doable. Attached is my watch and a marketing shot from Uncle Seiko with a genuine Tuna.

    Mine
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    and the marketing blurb
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    Happy Christmas


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    #5590
    Captainsatnav
    Registered Users Posts: 913 ✭✭✭Captainsatnav


    Paxton Rhythmic Brass wrote: »
    Before and after pics of my Dads Omega. Sent for full service and refurb. Delighted with the results. Watch is over 50 years old, refurb a surprise for his Xmas present, looking forward to seeing his reaction tomorrow
    *SNIP*

    Hope he's not on boards.ie


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    #5591
    fourmations
    Registered Users Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭fourmations


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    Seasons greetings...ordered this a few days ago and not expecting to see it this side of Christmas but well pleased to get it this morning...Nothing special but I'm thrilled with it as a cash-strapped new enthusiast, the youtube watch channels got it spot on, amazing bang for the buck, and it's gorgeous, I had a 22 mm vintage style leather off a fossil watch that I knew would look way better than the bracelet, cheers


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    #5592
    fourmations
    Registered Users Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭fourmations


    Paxton Rhythmic Brass wrote: »
    €200 including new glass. Was by a fella in Kilkenny called John Donohoe, link to site here

    https://thevintagewatch.net

    Wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending him

    Beautiful.... I have my late fathers omega that's fairly beaten and not running, I may well contact your guy, thanks!


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    #5593
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,051 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    njburke wrote: »
    The Uncle Seiko razor wire bracelet came in and I fitted it to the Merkur.
    Its a bit of work to interleave the links when resizing the bracelet but its doable. Attached is my watch and a marketing shot from Uncle Seiko with a genuine Tuna.

    Looks fantastic. As "manly" as a watch can get. Looks to be worth many times what you paid for it. Fair play. Want to sell it? :D


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    #5594
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Homer


    Isn’t Santa the clever fellow.. Seiko Samurai under the tree! Also got some lume cubes so snapped this photo this morning :)

    Anyone else get anything horology/watch related? Let’s see em :pac:

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    #5595
    njburke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭njburke


    Nah, I'm going to wear that one for a while. This time last year I had two watches, an everyday Seiko monster and a breitling. I banged the monster and took myself off to argos to get a replacement. That was 12 watches ago.

    Back to topic, this was under the tree for me this morning. Casio Oceanus S100. Titanium, solar powered and radio controlled, plus a few other complications that only quartz can do.

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    #5596
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,248 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    njburke wrote: »
    Nah, I'm going to wear that one for a while. This time last year I had two watches, an everyday Seiko monster and a breitling. I banged the monster and took myself off to argos to get a replacement. That was 12 watches ago.

    Back to topic, this was under the tree for me this morning. Casio Oceanus S100. Titanium, solar powered and radio controlled, plus a few other complications that only quartz can do.
    Never thought I'd say these words, but that's a beautiful casio


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    #5597
    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,828 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Odd one for me.

    A Garmin vivoactive 3. So a smart watch. - I've never liked them. The wife bought me one for my birthday during the year but I brought it back to the shop for a refund. So she bought it again for me for Christmas! :)

    This time, I gave it a go, and.... I have to say I really like it. I'm not mad on the looks, or the strap or the general plastickiness, but the functionality and smart connectivity is pretty compelling and entertaining.


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    #5598
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    fat bloke wrote: »
    Odd one for me.

    A Garmin vivoactive 3. So a smart watch. - I've never liked them. The wife bought me one for my birthday during the year but I brought it back to the shop for a refund. So she bought it again for me for Christmas! :)

    This time, I gave it a go, and.... I have to say I really like it. I'm not mad on the looks, or the strap or the general plastickiness, but the functionality and smart connectivity is pretty compelling and entertaining.

    Likewise. Misses had a Ticwatch E with my presents. Can't stop playing with it. For certain occasions/tasks/sports it will be great.


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    #5599
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,051 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    fat bloke wrote: »
    a smart watch. - I've never liked them. The wife bought me one for my birthday during the year but I brought it back to the shop for a refund. So she bought it again for me for Christmas! :)

    Your missus knows you better than you know yourself :)


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    #5600
    HDMI
    Registered Users Posts: 747 ✭✭✭HDMI


    No new watches but I had been waiting on the Watchobsession sale and picked up a yellow Crafter Blue for my Sumo. A little bright for now but will be nice once the weather picks up.


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    #5601
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Homer


    Have been following crafter blue for a while and love their straps..

    Oh and if it isn’t the prodigal son ^^^^^^^:D


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    #5602
    HDMI
    Registered Users Posts: 747 ✭✭✭HDMI


    Homer wrote: »
    Have been following crafter blue for a while and love their straps..

    Oh and if it isn’t the prodigal son ^^^^^^^:D

    Hey buddy :)

    Emo reminded me earlier that I hadn't been on boards so I figured I better pop in and post :D

    Crafter Blue make some of the best rubber straps around. That yellow strap I picked up from Watchobsession but when it arrived it was shorter than advertised on their website so they gave a full refund and told me to keep the strap. I need to get my wrist size down a bit before I can safely wear it.

    Props to Watchobsession for the way they handled the problem.


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    #5603
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Homer


    Speaking of straps... Great having the bit of time off so I swapped the bracelet off the Samurai and put it on a nice mesh instead!

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    Hope life is good in Carolina!


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    #5604
    VW 1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,493 ✭✭✭VW 1


    Not exactly my watch, but a family member has asked me to check if this is a genuine Patek, it was given as a gift without papers.

    Anyone able to tell from these, or should i go to a shop to find out?

    https://m.imgur.com/1nfu1cD
    https://m.imgur.com/triohLZ
    https://m.imgur.com/yVp5QaF


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    #5605
    HDMI
    Registered Users Posts: 747 ✭✭✭HDMI


    VW 1 wrote: »
    Not exactly my watch, but a family member has asked me to check if this is a genuine Patek, it was given as a gift without papers.

    Anyone able to tell from these, or should i go to a shop to find out?

    https://m.imgur.com/1nfu1cD
    https://m.imgur.com/triohLZ
    https://m.imgur.com/yVp5QaF

    I wont pretend to know anything about Patek but that movement looks Chinese, so my guess is this screams fake.


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    #5606
    VW 1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,493 ✭✭✭VW 1


    Thank you kindly, presumed it wasn't genuine given the person who gave it wouldn't exactly be flush with cash to give a Patek away!


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    #5607
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Homer


    Big if, but if I was ever in a position to buy a PP I sincerely hope the build quality is a damn sight better than that :eek:


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    #5608
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,107 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


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    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #5609
    aaakev
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    VW 1 wrote: »
    Thank you kindly, presumed it wasn't genuine given the person who gave it wouldn't exactly be flush with cash to give a Patek away!

    That should have been enough to answer ypur question! Haha


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    #5610
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    Homer wrote: »
    Isn’t Santa the clever fellow.. Seiko Samurai under the tree! Also got some lume cubes so snapped this photo this morning :)

    Anyone else get anything horology/watch related? Let’s see em :pac:

    I’ve had the same watch since February/March and it makes up about 95% of my daily wear. Love it!


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    #5611
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    VW 1 wrote: »
    Not exactly my watch, but a family member has asked me to check if this is a genuine Patek, it was given as a gift without papers.

    Anyone able to tell from these, or should i go to a shop to find out?

    https://m.imgur.com/1nfu1cD
    https://m.imgur.com/triohLZ
    https://m.imgur.com/yVp5QaF

    Heres a link to a real one, its a little different inside :) and thats the cheapest one I could find, I seen others go for north of 500k...

    https://www.chrono24.com/patekphilippe/perpetual-calendar-chronograph-3970-er--id5957268.htm


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