Ye Olde Watch Giveaway

T-Maxx · 24-05-2022 4:39pm

Got this in the post today - thanks Dakar!

First impressions:

- The silicone strap is soft and comfortable but even maxxed out it's still a bit too tight on my 8-and-a-bit inch wrist.

- Legibility of the dial is not great - probably generic to white dial/polished hands combinations.

dakar · 24-05-2022 8:11pm

Yeah, I found the legibility pretty poor too, there’s a lot going on on a relatively small dial. It does take well to lots of different straps though.

Enjoy it, and if you don’t like it, you can always pass it on!

TheW1zard · 31-08-2022 11:35pm

Stuhrling 371 Automatic Skeleton in Gold. I like this watch but looking to downsize to only 1 or 2 watches.

It's a 46mm dial so not for everyone!

I'll do a draw on Sunday if anyone wants it. LIKE the post so I know who to include.

banie01 · 01-09-2022 12:37pm

Great to see this revived, thanks @TheW1zard I do have a grá for a big watch but I am in thin the herd mode myself at the moment too.

It's a really interesting watch and one that will certainly draw the eye.

Fishdoodle · 01-09-2022 2:41pm

What a super thread - the generosity is heartwarming! A watch is such a personal object, the younger generation will look at their phones for the time, but nothing quite like a watch.

Lorddrakul · 04-09-2022 5:11pm

Another one to throw into the pot:

A vintage Grand Prix Super de Luxe manual wind watch NB ** NON-RUNNER ** NB

This would be ideal for someone who is looking to develop their assembly and dissambley skills.

Looks just like this one:

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Simple old movement, but might be useful to someone dipping their toe in the watchmaking waters.

Will post to wherever.

TheW1zard · 04-09-2022 7:13pm

PM me your details, if youre in Dublin might not need to post it!

Well wear

rx8 · 05-09-2022 9:49pm

That's brilliant news. Pm on the way. Thanks again.

Lorddrakul · 11-10-2022 4:48pm

@Ian OB was first out of the hat for the De Lux Grand Prix, which is in the post to him today.

Enjoy!

hammerdub · 11-10-2022 8:00pm

Well done Lorddrakul, and good luck to Ian OB with the watch enjoy it.

rx8 · 12-10-2022 7:26am

Just a note re the previous post... @TheW1zard stood me up when we were supposed to meet. Left me waiting in a carpark for 25 minutes and never replied to my texts. Not that I'm stuck for a watch or anything, but if you make an arrangement with someone, then at least have the decency to honour it. I have a nice Fossil watch that I was going to put in the pot, but not now anyway.

Ian OB · 13-10-2022 4:39pm

Postman arrived today. Many thanks to @Lorddrakul, who should also be commended on his penmanship. Top quality indeed.

Lorddrakul · 14-10-2022 9:44am

@Ian OB Most welcome!

Glad it arrived.

I got this in a job lot with a few other interesting bits and it just wasn't economical for me to get it sorted, despite being a handsome thing. It's a simple old movement, but good enough to practice skills.

Enjoy!

Wibbs · 14-10-2022 11:00am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119733012#Comment_119733012

That was a bit shabby alright. Not even a text which takes seconds?

banie01 · 02-12-2022 1:52pm

I have some 22mm black Sinn rubber that is going spare. A regular here did me the good turn of gifting me a red set a while back and I'd like to pay forward that kindness a little.

So if you have a Sinn that will fit the 22mm rubber and want a freebie?

Mash that like button,if more than 1 person wants them on the 9/12? I'll run the names through a random choice generator.

They are sized for 7.25"wrist using the Sinn deployment clasp(not included).

https://postlmg.cc/zV3pFwkp

banie01 · 12-12-2022 11:54pm

The random generator has spat out @Pablo_Flox as the "winner" drop me a PM with your address and I'll do my best to have them in the post to you before Xmas.

Pablo_Flox · 13-12-2022 3:02pm

Excellent news on this cold wintery day! Thanks @banie01

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