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    #1142
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,098 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I was thinking of getting a pocket watch myself. Either Zenith or Longines, but defo more on the Longines side. That's a beaut F. :)


    I'd say the movement is nice. You were lucky with the dial. The enamel/porcelain dials tend to crack. They're described as delicate, but I don't think that's the issue. Just my humble they don't so much crack from dropping them or rough handling, but from watchmakers in their history over tightening the screws against the dial feet that hold the dials in. Of all the cracked ones I've personally handled, in every single case a hairline crack or actual damage came from this. IE the cracks ran from the dial feet. Handy trick though if you do have a dial with hairlines is to dunk the dial in false teeth cleaner. I kid thee not. :) It lifts the dirt right out and makes the cracks near invisible.

    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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    #1143
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Thats a lovely watch

    I am trying to understand the need for these....give your purchase and indeed Wibbs comments, just wondering why the drive to get one, you may just convince me

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1144
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,098 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    For me DT? Pocket watches are undervalued, both culturally and financially. The same movement in a wristwatch goes for at least double if not more. Practicality yea, but given that many people now use their phones as proxy pocket watches I'm thinking... Hmmm :)

    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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    #1145
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Is there any watch maker in Dublin who can work on a pocket watch? I know there is one in Galway but I'd rather meet the WM in person.


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    #1146
    Nolimits
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭Nolimits


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    Is there any watch maker in Dublin who can work on a pocket watch? I know there is one in Galway but I'd rather meet the WM in person.
    Depending on the watch obviously, but a watchmaker in blanchardstown shopping centre was looking at my Stowa and asked me if it was a 6497 inside, I said it was and he remarked that one was one of the movements he trained on and he even worked putting them together for a while. I know the 6497 was originally a pocket watch movement hence why I'm posting this, might at least be worth a try.


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    #1147
    Sunster
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Sunster


    Tudor Big Block
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    #1148
    Nolimits
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭Nolimits


    Wearing this today

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    #1149
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,757 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Just arrived one q&d better pics tmrw or Sunday

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    #1150
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Sunster wrote: »
    Tudor Big Block

    Beautiful...

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1151
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Just arrived one q&d better pics tmrw or Sunday

    Cracker....What Model

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1152
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Fanfare Please....doo duhh dee dooo

    Finally

    My Sons PO.....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1153
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,757 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    Cyrus wrote: »
    Just arrived one q&d better pics tmrw or Sunday

    Cracker....What Model

    Ingenieur 3227 :)


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    #1154
    Mitch Buchannon
    Registered Users Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Mitch Buchannon


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Ingenieur 3227 :)


    3227-01 to be exact :)
    Your one lucky so and so. I have had so may of these slip through my fingers as Im currently waiting to sign for my house.

    *cough, think of me if you decide to flip it, cough


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    #1155
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,811 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Today it's...

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    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    #1156
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,757 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Some better snaps of the 3227, it's fresh from a £600 :eek: service at iwc so pretty much as new

    Attention to detail is insane lots of brushed and polished surfaces delighted with it, very substantial on the wrist

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    #1157
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    CrowdedHouse wrote: »
    Today it's...

    Nice, am looking for nice White Dial myself

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1158
    bogmanfan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Some better snaps of the 3227, it's fresh from a £600 :eek: service at iwc so pretty much as new

    Attention to detail is insane lots of brushed and polished surfaces delighted with it, very substantial on the wrist


    Nice one Niall. You've been looking for one of those for ages! Hope you enjoy it.


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    Fanfare Please....doo duhh dee dooo

    Finally

    My Sons PO.....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


    Likewise Gary, congrats on the new arrival. I'm sure you'll give it a good home until his wrist is big enough


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    #1159
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Cyrus how does this compare to the Spitfire?


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    #1160
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,757 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    Cyrus how does this compare to the Spitfire?

    The 3717 (don't think it's actually a spitfire :) )

    It's a totally different beast bigger and heavier and thicker, but beautifully finished.

    I felt the flieger chrono was a little too dainty I think, still a stunning watch tho

    Iwc make some great pieces :)


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    #1161
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,265 ✭✭✭Homer


    Homer wrote: »
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    That was the "before" pics of the watch with the damaged lugs...

    Had them repaired and the case got a polish. Got a nice strap for it courtesy of Wibbs :p Thanks again.

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    #1162
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,098 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Yay! You got it! :) If the colour doesn't suit it's untreated enough to take a darker dye, though I reckon the pale suits silver real well.

    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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    #1163
    Sunster
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Sunster


    Got this one last week. Bought it without box or papers and plan to give it alot of wrist time. Delighted with it so far
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    #1164
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Beautiful.


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    #1165
    foxyboxer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,528 ✭✭✭foxyboxer


    I like to think I'll own a Submariner at some point in my lifetime. Great watch Sunster.


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    #1166
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    I think my next watch will be the Sub C or Sea Dweller. I'd prefer the Sea Dweller however.


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    #1167
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,757 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    I think my next watch will be the Sub C or Deepsea. I'd prefer the Deepsea however.

    id try one on for sure first

    the deep sea is massive, the sub c is more substantial than the specs suggest :)


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    #1168
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Apologies I meant the Sea Dweller not the DSSD.


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    #1169
    Sunster
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Sunster


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    I think my next watch will be the Sub C or Deepsea. I'd prefer the Deepsea however.

    The Sub C gets my vote bu then I'm biased

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    #1170
    Faith+1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    ^^^^^Very similar to one Steve Mcqueen wore. I think his model was a 5512...

    How much did that beauty cost if you don't mind me asking?


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    #1171
    Sunster
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Sunster


    Faith+1 wrote: »
    ^^^^^Very similar to one Steve Mcqueen wore. I think his model was a 5512...

    How much did that beauty cost if you don't mind me asking?
    which one?


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