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bodonnell · 11-04-2014 3:30pm

Ordered this day ago, 49mm, swiss ronda movement

onform · 12-04-2014 7:02pm

Orient Stingray, model number is FEM7K00AB9. Ordered from Creation Watches on 11th of March and arrived yesterday (I chose the slower shipping option).

CarltonBrowne · 14-04-2014 9:08am

Just in.

Wibbs · 14-04-2014 10:15am

Oh Very cool CB. A second world war British G.S.T.P "General Service/Trade* Pattern" military issued pocketwatch. Never saw a Doxa one before. Nice.

*or temporary pattern depending who you read.

Homer · 14-04-2014 11:51am

Picked this up last week .. Omega Seamaster 2264.50 Full Size
Delighted with it I have to say (even if it is a quartz :P) Fantastic condition, full set and amazing lume.

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Deep Thought · 14-04-2014 7:51pm

My Steinhart Grand Prix LE on new Isofrane Orange

Deep Thought · 14-04-2014 8:48pm

Homer wrote: »

Picked this up last week .. Omega Seamaster 2264.50 Full Size
Delighted with it I have to say (even if it is a quartz :P) Fantastic condition, full set and amazing lume.

mmmmm...thats lovely

Homer · 14-04-2014 10:41pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

mmmmm...thats lovely

Cheers DT.. Had my eye out for one for a while and it came up on adverts.ie and managed to snag it at for €900 so considering condition and that it's a full set it was a (relatively speaking) bargain.

Mredsnapper · 15-04-2014 10:14pm

Homer wrote: »

Picked this up last week .. Omega Seamaster 2264.50 Full Size
Delighted with it I have to say (even if it is a quartz :P) Fantastic condition, full set and amazing lume.

Nice purchase. I like those hands a lot more that the skeleton hands on some of the other seamasters and looks lovely on the rubber strap. Nothing wrong with quartz either. Especially if you like your watch nice and accurate.

fulladapipes · 16-04-2014 11:01pm

Speaking of Seamasters, does anybody have one of these, or have any thoughts on them?? I think they're quite beautiful looking, and if their lume is as good as I think it is, that's a bonus. (Not my photos.)

Mredsnapper · 17-04-2014 6:57am

fulladapipes wrote: »

Speaking of Seamasters, does anybody have one of these, or have any thoughts on them?? I think they're quite beautiful looking, and if their lume is as good as I think it is, that's a bonus.

Nice photos. As stated in a previous thread, I normally like the sword hands variety of sm over the skeleton hands ones. However, the dials on those photos look awesome.

Homer · 17-04-2014 1:14pm

I have to say the lume on my seamaster is amazing. I thought my seiko spork had the best lume of my collection but the omega seems to hold the lume even longer. Will post some lume pics later and try time how long it lasts

Deep Thought · 17-04-2014 1:30pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Speaking of Seamasters, does anybody have one of these, or have any thoughts on them?? I think they're quite beautiful looking, and if their lume is as good as I think it is, that's a bonus. (Not my photos.)

They are lovely, the lume is fab, I have a PO XL and the Lume is amazing

mondeo · 18-04-2014 5:12pm

I bought this Lorus VD53 today. I paid €55 for this brand new. Essentially a Seiko so should expect it would have Seiko internals. Leather strap with red stitching. I'm very impressed with this for what I paid for it...It is very nice for the price.
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HDMI · 18-04-2014 6:10pm

I bought a couple of cheapie's to use up the $100 I had left in my PayPal and the first one arrived.

Really nice Seiko 7S36-5000, it looks small but at 39mm for a squarish watch it's quite nice. It's odd I don't mind smaller watches if they are old but can't wear modern watches if they are small. This one dates from January 2000, not vintage but still a nice oldie.

Wibbs · 18-04-2014 11:00pm

Wow :eek: For a hundred quid?? Result HDMI.

HDMI · 18-04-2014 11:14pm

Wibbs wrote: »

Wow :eek: For a hundred quid?? Result HDMI.

The final price was just under $60 which made it a real sweet deal.

Wibbs · 19-04-2014 9:02am

Sixty? Clearly I've been buying in all the wrong places.

smokey20 · 19-04-2014 1:16pm

Great picture HDMI... I can even see your hand prints (not that this is a forum for hand prints or anything, just said I'd point it out).

TomCo · 20-04-2014 2:19pm

Nice raketa, going to put it on a brown leather strap (maybe a nato, but it's a little small for that)

HDMI · 22-04-2014 2:26pm

The second cheapie arrived today and it's not too bad at all. The swiss made 25 jewel was what got my attention, I was thinking it had to be some sort of eta movement. I popped the back off and it is an eta 2790-1 from the 70's.

Nice and chunky and wears a 24mm strap, wears much bigger than a 37mm case suggests.

Eoin · 22-04-2014 2:35pm

This isn't a new watch for me - it's the one I've owned the longest (5 years or so, and only needed a new battery this week). This one will never be sold as it was a present from my wife.

CrowdedHouse · 24-04-2014 7:24pm

Watchguy has started on my Zenith EP Flyback, some great photos

Photos- C Dannemann www.watchguy.co.uk

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In a million pieces.........

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Wibbs · 24-04-2014 7:44pm

Oh god that's gorgeous CH

I love that Watchguy bloke and site. Regularly check in on it. Some cool watches in there. The chap charges very reasonable prices too.

Deep Thought · 24-04-2014 7:45pm

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Watchguy has started on my Zenith EP Flyback, some great photos

In a million pieces.........

Where do you even begin???

Wossack · 24-04-2014 10:50pm

'dont sneeze, dont sneeze, dont sneeze'

GEO147 · 25-04-2014 3:29am

Great thread. Really appreciating the education and pictures. Im liking those Speedys a lot and that Steinhart Grand Prix, and the Seamasters and the ......

GEO147 · 25-04-2014 10:03pm

What websites would you guys recommend for purchasing a watch like some posted here?

Mredsnapper · 25-04-2014 10:09pm

GEO147 wrote: »

What websites would you guys recommend for purchasing a watch like some posted here?

Depends on the price range, make and new or antique? What do you have in mind?

GEO147 · 25-04-2014 10:42pm

Mredsnapper wrote: »

Depends on the price range, make and new or antique? What do you have in mind?

Have a second hand Speedy 3570.50 in mind mostly.

GEO147 · 25-04-2014 11:30pm

Anyway way to tell if this is a 3570.50? Also what do, you guys think of condition?

Homer · 26-04-2014 12:38pm

hard to tell from that image but looks like it? Where did you see it posted? Was there any other info or pics posted also? I've a seamaster but there are a few other speedy owners on here (calling mitch buchannon :pac:) that will be more knowledgable on that particular model.

Be warned there are some outstanding fakes floating around out there including ones with what look like Genuine Omega boxes and paperwork so be careful looking online..

Mredsnapper · 26-04-2014 1:09pm

GEO147 wrote: »

Anyway way to tell if this is a 3570.50? Also what do, you guys think of condition?

Looks like the real deal, but ask if it comes with box and papers. Always buy the buyer. Impossible to tell the condition from that one photo.

rizzodun · 26-04-2014 5:23pm

Stumbled across this thread the other day, so here's mine.

Tissot T-Race Nicky Hayden World Champion limited edition.

11111 made - 2007

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fulladapipes · 27-04-2014 9:42pm

I've a 3573, which is slightly different (sapphire sandwich model), but given the quality of fakes I'd hate to stake my soul (or your money) or saying how genuine that watch is.

I think Speedies are expensive in Ireland, especially as there are only about two authorised dealers left, but there are great deals to be had abroad. I bought mine here and got a great discount. It turns out the girl in the shop learned her English in Dublin... http://www.gioiellerietorelli.com/html/prodotti.php

FdP

Homer wrote: »

hard to tell from that image but looks like it? Where did you see it posted? Was there any other info or pics posted also? I've a seamaster but there are a few other speedy owners on here (calling mitch buchannon :pac:) that will be more knowledgable on that particular model.

Be warned there are some outstanding fakes floating around out there including ones with what look like Genuine Omega boxes and paperwork so be careful looking online..

Wibbs · 27-04-2014 10:07pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

I think Speedies are expensive in Ireland

Like this comes as a great surprise FDP. We really do get fleeced here on so many levels. In the "boom" you could kinda explain it - make hay while the sun shines and all that - but after the major downturn? Extracting the urine IMHO.

BTW I don't necessarily lay the blame at the feet of the dealers. I have much personal experience of how international brands can extract the urine at source prices for dealers by adding a Paddy Tax(tm) and dealers often have to pass on that localised markup to the retail enduser.

Though that doesn't quite explain vintage stuff where it's found in dealers, as all too often you'd think they were smoking crack with some of the prices for very common lacklustre examples. EG about a year ago I saw a dealer(whose name escapes to preserve blushes) hawking a 1960's Omega Seamaster with the wrong crown, a redial and a "well loved" case for nearly a 1000 quid. :rolleyes:

Expertise can be at issue too. Not too many years ago I had a salesperson from a dealer of some repute ask me did I want their experts to check the status of my battery. In a watch from the 1930's. And this guy was no apparent newbie. Yep. I know. It was all I could do to restrain myself from a withering reply. TBH folks I didn't restrain myself very much. His reply spoke volumes "oh I didn't realise it was an automatic. Easy error to make". I got more withering at that point.

fulladapipes · 27-04-2014 10:13pm

"We really do get fleeced here on so many levels. ".

Yep - and we also seem to get new models much later than other countries, even the UK, although in Omega's case the UK and Ireland are the same market, which I've no issue with but why do we not get models that are available months ago there?

Cyrus · 28-04-2014 8:25am

there are some rare occasions where buying watches here is better value than other countries,

For example when BT had panerai the euro rrp was better than the sterling and they would always do some discount, when it was much harder to get discount in the uk,

also you will generally get 10% of stainless steel rolex here which isnt bad,

after that though it be looking at grey dealers in the EU personally, Holland, Germany and Belgium all good in my opinion

Deep Thought · 28-04-2014 8:36am

Cyrus wrote: »

after that though it be looking at grey dealers in the EU personally, Holland, Germany and Belgium all good in my opinion

I wonder should we have in a stickie a list of Reputable Grey Dealers ?

I am heading to Zurich next week and was thinking of popping into the Omega Boutique....

Would it be worth while ?

DT

Mitch Buchannon · 28-04-2014 8:39am

Deep Thought wrote: »

I wonder should we have in a stickie a list of Reputable Grey Dealers ?

I am heading to Zurich next week and was thinking of popping into the Omega Boutique....

Would it be worth while ?

DT

If you are looking for a deal, an Omega boutique would not be your best start.. especially on their home turf. :eek:

Deep Thought · 28-04-2014 8:45am

Mitch Buchannon wrote: »

If you are looking for a deal, an Omega boutique would not be your best start.. especially on their home turf. :eek:

Aye, but though it may be a bit cheaper and I can claim the VAT back

ThebitterLemon · 28-04-2014 9:24am

Deep Thought wrote: »

Aye, but though it may be a bit cheaper and I can claim the VAT back

DT,

FYI, in case you don't already know.

As far as I'm aware the Vat rate in Switzerland is very low and you'll also pay an administration fee to claim the VAT back.

TbL

CarltonBrowne · 28-04-2014 9:34am

Deep Thought wrote: »

Would it be worth while ?

DT

I would have thought the exchange rate would be a killer as well. I realise that I'm talking STG exchange rate and also not specifically about watches but Switzerland was sort of at London prices when there were 2.2 Swiss francs to the pound but now that its 1.5 it's not funny.

fulladapipes · 28-04-2014 9:51am

Deep Thought wrote: »

I wonder should we have in a stickie a list of Reputable Grey Dealers ?

I am heading to Zurich next week and was thinking of popping into the Omega Boutique....

Would it be worth while ?

DT

That would be an excellent idea. I am thinking of selling my Sub-C (beautiful watch, but just not for me) and buying a Speedmaster 9300, but can't see myself heading into Weirs for that one...so grey dealers that have a good reputation would be very welcome.

Cyrus · 28-04-2014 10:19am

well ive bought from a few,

Juwelier Burger in Netherlands

http://www.juwelierburger.com/EN/watches-and-jewelery/welcome/60/

Kroon watches in Belgium

http://www.kroonwatches.com/?lang=en

Mredsnapper · 28-04-2014 10:57am

Iconicwatches.co.uk are worth a look too.

fulladapipes · 29-04-2014 5:42pm

Does anybody know, or can anyone recommend, the best way to sell a watch? I'm going to sell my Rolex Submariner (date), and was wondering if it's possible to do it here on this forum, or where do people recommend?

I suspect I'm an Omega-kinda guy at heart...

FdP

Cyrus · 29-04-2014 5:46pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Does anybody know, or can anyone recommend, the best way to sell a watch? I'm going to sell my Rolex Submariner (date), and was wondering if it's possible to do it here on this forum, or where do people recommend?

I suspect I'm an Omega-kinda guy at heart...

FdP

you can try adverts.ie you might be lucky

failing that watchfinder and blowers both in the uk take trade ins and or buy stock

Mredsnapper · 29-04-2014 6:11pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Does anybody know, or can anyone recommend, the best way to sell a watch? I'm going to sell my Rolex Submariner (date), and was wondering if it's possible to do it here on this forum, or where do people recommend?

I suspect I'm an Omega-kinda guy at heart...

FdP

No harm throwing a few photo's up here either.

fulladapipes · 29-04-2014 6:22pm

Mredsnapper wrote: »

No harm throwing a few photo's up here either.

Happy to do that re photos. Some already up from a previous post or two, but will take some more and better ones.

I'd be afraid to see what I'd get on a trade-in....

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