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dudara · 30-12-2015 9:00pm

Mredsnapper wrote: »

If there is a problem with the chronograph module in the auto version of the Speedy these can be expensive to repair so I'd factor that into any deal you do with your friend.

More details here from Chuck Maddox (RIP) here.

http://chronomaddox.com/speedy_reduced.html

893bet wrote: »

600 ish euro for omega to fix. If that watch comes with papers then it is worth 700 euro. In perfect condition worth 1200-1300 in a private sale

I bought an auto speedie last year. It was services the year before I got it, the previous owner had it back for a second service under warranty. When I got it I had to send it back again under warranty and they replaced the whole movement for a finish. Sold it then.

I gave the watch a little wind this morning, and it's running fine so far. I'll wear it for a while to see if the automatic movement is borked or not. I haven't made any deal with my friend yet as I want to see what repair will be needed first.

Got to say that it is a gorgeous watch. The size is perfect for me and I really like the fineness of the markings. Why aren't ladies watches made like this?

Clareman · 30-12-2015 9:17pm

If you don't want it I'll gladly take it off his wrists/hands

sparrowcar · 31-12-2015 12:06pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

Like the look of that, was also tempted by their Ocean Titanium 500 Premium

DT

I considered it for a while and almost convinced myself that it would be a good one that would appreciate in value over the years as touted on some other forums and that's when I stopped that thought process. It might appreciate in 5-10 years by 10-20% but I would hardly have kept it that long. It came down to asthetics and the ocean one black ceramic wins hands down IMO. I just felt the blue titanium 500 writing made it look like a cheap looking watch.

StereoSound · 01-01-2016 10:58pm

Just ordered this now, more of an impulse buy then anything else. I like the 70s race chrono look to it. Pretty cool looking watch imo for small money.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H47PEF8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451685187&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=sekonda+3509

Deep Thought · 02-01-2016 12:37am

sparrowcar wrote: »

I considered it for a while and almost convinced myself that it would be a good one that would appreciate in value over the years as touted on some other forums and that's when I stopped that thought process. It might appreciate in 5-10 years by 10-20% but I would hardly have kept it that long. It came down to asthetics and the ocean one black ceramic wins hands down IMO. I just felt the blue titanium 500 writing made it look like a cheap looking watch.

I have to say it is nice, how easy is it to read the time at a glance ?

The reason I was looking at the titanium is down to the hands being a bit bigger and its not the usual homage to others...

Very perturbed about this..

Eoin · 02-01-2016 12:45am

Deep Thought wrote: »

I have to say it is nice, how easy is it to read the time at a glance ?

The reason I was looking at the titanium is down to the hands being a bit bigger and its not the usual homage to others...

Very perturbed about this..

I'll buy either model off you if you buy it and don't like it (if I don't buy one myself first). There's more than a hint of the Pelagos in the steinhart 500, but at least there's a good few differences. Brilliant spec for the price.

sparrowcar · 02-01-2016 3:57am

Deep Thought wrote: »

I have to say it is nice, how easy is it to read the time at a glance ?

The reason I was looking at the titanium is down to the hands being a bit bigger and its not the usual homage to others...

Very perturbed about this..

I've had no issues, very easy to read the time so far. It's actually not been work since the speedy turned up but that will change i'm sure as I don't want to wear the speedy every day.

893bet · 05-01-2016 2:49pm

893bet wrote: »

Interview watch!

<SNIP>

Watch worked its magic obviously.

Like waiting for a bus. Waiting ages and then two arrived at once. Two job offers yesterday!

(Hulk, kermit or 39mm OP this year is a must)

Mredsnapper · 05-01-2016 2:57pm

893bet wrote: »

Watch worked its magic obviously.

Like waiting for a bus. Waiting ages and then two arrived at once. Two job offers yesterday!

(Hulk, kermit or 39mm OP this year is a must)

That's already nicer than a 39mm OP IMHO

893bet · 05-01-2016 3:21pm

Mredsnapper wrote: »

That's already nicer than a 39mm OP IMHO

I suspect I might reach same conclusion.

However I want a rolex and there are very few of them I like the look of bar the new OP. Very little interest in any of the other models.

An itch is meant to be scratched!

Mredsnapper · 05-01-2016 4:38pm

893bet wrote: »

I suspect I might reach same conclusion.

However I want a rolex and there are very few of them I like the look of bar the new OP. Very little interest in any of the other models.

An itch is meant to be scratched!

Nah, everyone knows that if you scratch an itch it gets worse...ðŸ˜Š

carrick76 · 06-01-2016 12:07pm

Arrived this morning:)

Deep Thought · 06-01-2016 9:12pm

carrick76 wrote: »

Arrived this morning:)

mmmmm......Bell X-1?

carrick76 · 06-01-2016 9:45pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

mmmmm......Bell X-1?

Yes, was looking at pilot watches for a while. A thread on here started by your good self highlighted this to me. Thanks.

I wasn't sure about the grey strap but looks well in the flesh. Might experiment with some other straps after a while.

Only ordered yesterday and surprised to see it this morning.

Deep Thought · 06-01-2016 10:13pm

carrick76 wrote: »

Yes, was looking at pilot watches for a while. A thread on here started by your good self highlighted this to me. Thanks.

I wasn't sure about the grey strap but looks well in the flesh. Might experiment with some other straps after a while.

Only ordered yesterday and surprised to see it this morning.

Lovely....

did you order directly?

Surprise on the way myself....

Deep Thought · 06-01-2016 10:15pm

Must be mad...but for €97...

Orange Monster

carrick76 · 06-01-2016 10:27pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

Lovely....

did you order directly?

Surprise on the way myself....

Yes I did, ordered lunchtime yesterday and delivered this morning.

Wibbs · 06-01-2016 10:40pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

Must be mad...but for €97...

Orange Monster

Ninety seven quid for an Orange monster? You jammy feck. Result.

Ionised · 07-01-2016 8:24am

Wibbs wrote: »

Ninety seven quid for an Orange monster? You jammy feck. Result.

Dammit. I need to replace my Orange Monster...gave mine to my nephew for his 21st.

Thats good money for that for sure.

Wibbs · 08-01-2016 4:36pm

OK first off apologies for the bloody awful phone pics, but I've been taking time readings from this 1971 Longines UltraQuartz for the last few months, roughly(very) every month and TBH I'm floored by how accurate it is. :eek:

It seems to be running about half a second slow/fast per month and that's consistently. That's high accuracy quartz territory. IIRC Quartz Marine Chronometer rating runs at +/- 6 seconds per year and this wouldn't be far off it. You could actually navigate with the brute. :eek: Not too shabby for an early quartz with the hand cut natural crystal(that's not too far off an inch long) oscillating at 9350 Hz. You can see the whole "cybernetic" thing working too. It's very prone to drift with a shock to the case, but leave it for a while and the quartz master comparison circuit drags the slave tuning fork module that drives the hands back to true.

bigslick · 08-01-2016 6:28pm

td2008 wrote: »

Posted this a few months ago and finally got around to justifying it :pac: (first proper watch)

Junghans Chronoscope

Gorgeous. Im picking up exact same model in March, cannot wait!!:D

How you finding the domed crystal and Sicralan coating?

Deep Thought · 08-01-2016 10:12pm

Wibbs wrote: »

OK first off apologies for the bloody awful phone pics, but I've been taking time readings from this 1971 Longines UltraQuartz for the last few months, roughly(very) every month and TBH I'm floored by how accurate it is. :eek:

Any recommendations on what Electronic types to purchase?

DT

Wibbs · 08-01-2016 10:53pm

Well DT the Longines ultraquartz stuff has at least tripled in price of late and TBH, they're really more a display watch than a daily wearer. They're about as resistant to shock as an egg in a tumble drier, after Sir Galahad threw his chain mail in to take the damp out.

The Girard Perregaux 350 series quartz are a good buy generally. Very robust and outside of daft dealer prices can usually be had for 100-200 quid on ebay auctions, sometimes under a 100. Problem being they seem to be much thinner on the ground of late.

Omega Seamaster quartz "Mariners" are very nice and very well bolted together, though common enough and the Omega glow ramps up the price with dealers, though in open no reserve auction can be had for 350-400 quid.

A solid electronic movement would be the French LIP example(their early quartz can be flakier than a leper in a head&shoulders ad, so no good for the newbie). Near bulletproof and it also ticks and has a sweeping seconds hand. Spares aren't an issue either. They come in all sorts of styles, the divers "Nautic-Ski" with the twin crown compressor cases are the most sought after and prices have reflected that over the last few years. 3-500 seems to be the spread in auction. Though I'm really surprised this example hasn't sold. It's a 60's diver in a "skin diver" style case and a half decent size at 38mm and a rare model to be sure. I've never seen another anyway. At 250 quid it's not a rip off IMH and 40 "watching" and no bites? Odd. If that was a Yema with a crappy genetic mechanical movement it would be gone in minutes.

Another electromechanical movement(ESA this time, used by Zenith and Longines among others) is in this oh so 70's tastic German brand Dugena watch. It's gone through twice at a slightly higher price and no bites. And that comes with box and receipt. That has a high beat movement and sweep hand too. Velour flares are not a requirement.

That general case shape was popular at the time and with a different name on the dial and crappy mechanical movement…

firestarter51 · 08-01-2016 11:33pm

got myself another TAG Heuer recently a Formula One calibre S
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MarcusP12 · 09-01-2016 10:31am

firestarter51 wrote: »

got myself another TAG Heuer recently a Formula One calibre S
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Pic snip.

Creation watches by any chance? Don't see the f1 calibre s very often....nice!

Deep Thought · 09-01-2016 3:20pm

Arrived Today..

Laco Spirit of St Louis

Gonna Change the Strap..one on it is hard as nails

HDMI · 09-01-2016 4:24pm

I got the offer of a trade just before Christmas, my 2 year old Steinhart GMT in exchange for a titanium Seiko Samurai. Value wise the trade was a no brainer, Samurai value will only increase and currently selling on the bay $600 and up.

SBDA003 blue Samurai from 2008 with all boxes and cards.

And a couple of nights ago I saw this one on eBay.com but with no shipping to Ireland, so off it goes to my in laws in North Carolina to forward it on to me. Chapter ring was modded to all black instead of a white/blue but for the price ya gotta love it.

For $100 and advertised as excellent condition, another no brainer because these only sold for a short time.

Seiko SKXA55 orange Bullet (sellers pic from auction)

fret_wimp2 · 09-01-2016 4:34pm

HDMI wrote: »

I got the offer of a trade just before Christmas, my 2 year old Steinhart GMT in exchange for a titanium Seiko Samurai. Value wise the trade was a no brainer, Samurai value will only increase and currently selling on the bay $600 and up.

SBDA003 blue Samurai from 2008 with all boxes and cards.

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And a couple of nights ago I saw this one on eBay.com but with no shipping to Ireland, so off it goes to my in laws in North Carolina to forward it on to me. Chapter ring was modded to all black instead of a white/blue but for the price ya gotta love it.

For $100 and advertised as excellent condition, another no brainer because these only sold for a short time.

Seiko SKXA55 orange Bullet (sellers pic from auction)

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I wanted a samurai so bad when I first got interested in watches! That's a beauty.

musiknonstop · 12-01-2016 1:09pm

The postman delivered this today - Orient Blue Ray on rubber (but I may change this to nato).

Im_No_Superman · 12-01-2016 10:59pm

Bought this at the weekend, Orient Black Ray. Absolutely love it, got a few Natos coming in the post this week to try with it too.

GEO147 · 13-01-2016 2:25am

Nice Orients. The blue ray on the stock bracelet has been my daily driver since May or so. Some watch for the money!

Menas · 13-01-2016 2:29pm

Watch just back from a service and with a daycent strap added. Not bad for a fifty three year old watch.

fulladapipes · 13-01-2016 2:42pm

Menas wrote: »

Watch just back from a service and with a daycent strap added. Not bad for a fifty three year old watch.

Those old Omegas are lovely.

Menas · 13-01-2016 2:46pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Those old Omegas are lovely.

Yeah, I have bought and sold a rake of them over the years. This one will be with me for a while I reckon.

mynameis905 · 13-01-2016 2:56pm

Menas wrote: »

Watch just back from a service and with a daycent strap added. Not bad for a fifty three year old watch.

That's a classy number Menas. Is the red second hand original?

Menas · 13-01-2016 2:59pm

mynameis905 wrote: »

That's a classy number Menas. Is the red second hand original?

I dont think it is. It is an 'old' second hand, but not original from what I can work out.

The vintage database does not call it out. Pink gold version of my watch at below link.

http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/15501/?no_cache=1&cHash=5daece966dfa651d14e7950f20e2d7d9

Eoin · 13-01-2016 10:24pm

I finally have a Steinhart again; I'd been thinking about getting this model for probably a couple of years now. I also got a black ceramic bezel with it, which I might try fitting. There's a slight mark on the green bezel, but I quite like the splash of colour, so I'll probably keep it as is for the time being.

I recently flipped a Longines Hydroconquest which retails for about 2.5 times more, and this is easily on par with it, from a build quality point of view (if not an originality point of view). The feel & finish of the bracelet is definitely better too; the deployant in particular.

Homer · 14-01-2016 11:42am

My emergency had been on the stock rubber strap since I got it and fancied a change so put it on this stunning OEM bracelet.. Looks like new again :pac:

Eoin · 14-01-2016 2:47pm

Looks great - I just can't bring myself to like rubber straps; especially on high end watches. I'd have to glue/solder the crown for the beacon on that though; I'd be driven demented knowing I mustn't use it.

ArphaRima · 15-01-2016 2:28pm

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Helped my mother buy this today in Tokyo. 575 Euro secondhand is a bargain IMHO. It's verified genuine but has no box or papers.

Risky purchase?

ghostchant · 15-01-2016 2:37pm

What's the name of the shop in Tokyo?

ArphaRima · 15-01-2016 2:41pm

The receipt says Sofmap but it's a major store in Akihabara.

If anyone knows a good watch shop I'd go for myself.

ghostchant · 15-01-2016 3:03pm

Sofmap are a huge chain, I'd imagine it's pretty risk-free.

There's a few good places for second-hand watches:

Jack Road and Kame-Kichi in Nakano Broadway (I bought an immaculate Speedmaster Reduced in Kame-Kichi last year)

Houseki Hiroba in Shibuya

'Best' in Shinjuku (pre-owned stuff in the basement)

Plus Yodobashi Camera, BIC Camera etc. in various locations, though it's all new stuff there from what I've seen.

The weak yen means it's pretty good value in general

ArphaRima · 15-01-2016 3:31pm

Nakano Broadway is a bit far away for a casual look. I'll try there on another visit in the coming weeks and months.

Tomorrow I'll be in Shibuya and Shinjuku though.

The two main watches I have on my list are Omega Dark Side Of The Moon and the Rolex GMT Master II, but only the Rolex I'd be willing to buy secondhand.

ArphaRima · 15-01-2016 3:42pm

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In other news I'm still loving my MR-G. It is now accompanied by my new leatherman tread tool bracelet.

Cyrus · 15-01-2016 3:50pm

fluffer wrote: »

Nakano Broadway is a bit far away for a casual look. I'll try there on another visit in the coming weeks and months.

Tomorrow I'll be in Shibuya and Shinjuku though.

The two main watches I have on my list are Omega Dark Side Of The Moon and the Rolex GMT Master II, but only the Rolex I'd be willing to buy secondhand.

surely the DSOTM is a better buy second hand, the ceramic should mean its as new

prefer the GSOTM myself i think

ArphaRima · 15-01-2016 3:57pm

Cyrus wrote: »

surely the DSOTM is a better buy second hand, the ceramic should mean its as new

prefer the GSOTM myself i think

Ceramic perhaps will looks as new, but the strap is the issue. It's a fabric/leather. Also ceramic can crack or shatter. I want to make sure it's never been dropped.

Rolex can always just be polished/serviced.

As for GSOTM: I need to see it in person

Cyrus · 15-01-2016 4:33pm

fluffer wrote: »

Ceramic perhaps will looks as new, but the strap is the issue. It's a fabric/leather. Also ceramic can crack or shatter. I want to make sure it's never been dropped.

Rolex can always just be polished/serviced.

As for GSOTM: I need to see it in person

you'll know if its been dropped :pac:

i had an iwc top gun ceramic, it was bomb proof

Senecio · 15-01-2016 11:21pm

fluffer wrote: »

The receipt says Sofmap but it's a major store in Akihabara.

If anyone knows a good watch shop I'd go for myself.

I know Akihabara quite well but never went watch shopping there. I did buy my GoPro there. My favourite place for Japanese watches was Bic Camera in Yurakucho. I picked up an Orient and and a Seiko for myself and an Orient for the wife. This place was designed for me. 6 floors of gadgets with a watch shop and restaraunts on the top floor and a golf shop in the basement leading out to the subway system. Heaven!

CarltonBrowne · 16-01-2016 9:48am

One has been knocking around for a while and the other is in this week. As if I needed any more bloody projects... Over the last few months I've begun to realise that I'd better get on the vintage UG chronograph bandwagon - thanks to bloody Hodinkee prices have gone stratosperic in the last year. Thankfully this one was a good price but it will need some work (proof that there is such a thing as classic Irish understatement). I've yet to put it through the star chamber of the UG forum and, to be honest, I'm not particularly looking forward to that.

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