The watch thread.

[Thatch]

Currently using my Dad's 25 year service watch, as my Kirium is in for yet another service!



Haven't used it for a while, but I must say, I'm enjoying the retro look, even if it is self wind!

 

[CatmanV2]

Yes I recall the deal, but wasn't really a deal and an automatic I would have wished to own anyway.
I wish sony would sell their new wena smartband in Europe, a nice compromise.

Well I have a Carerra, anyway

C

 

[Mr S]

Anyone got any experience with Marloe Watch Company at all?
Quite like this one

 

[Ebenezer]

Either it's a fake or you've spelt it incorrectly!
Eb

 

[sionie1]

Why Marloe watches can’t be matched for Great British value

While there is certainly no shortage of “British” watch brands offering homegrown designs right now, few can match five-year-old Marloe Watch Company in the value-for-money stakes.

www.gq-magazine.co.uk

Here you go. Similar reviews to be found on Fratello. Seem ok, whether or not you want to pay the price as opposed to a more established brand is up to you. They certainly look nice.

 

[ChrisQP09]

Smitten with my new Tudor Pelagos. Tudor and Rolex have actually since increased retail pricing by an avg 5.5%.

got my beedy eyes on a Rolex Milgauss

 

[Chimaera500]

Love my Pelagos! Its a big beast but wears really well and feels indestructible!
Here's mine next to my Heritage Chrono blue. Highly recommend if you like the Pelagos



.....and my latest bargain! Picked up this Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono earlier this week. Great price in the sale and I couldn't resist

 

[MAF260]

Smitten with my new Tudor Pelagos. Tudor and Rolex have actually since increased retail pricing by an avg 5.5%.

got my beedy eyes on a Rolex Milgauss

I have a Milgauss GV as my daily. It’s doubled in value since I bought it, which is a bonus!

 

[sionie1]

Smitten with my new Tudor Pelagos. Tudor and Rolex have actually since increased retail pricing by an avg 5.5%.

got my beedy eyes on a Rolex Milgauss

Get in quick, it's been rumoured for a couple of seasons that the Milgauss will be discontinued . Mine has gone up £2K in value since I purchased it and the watch geeks usually call the discontinued lines correctly.

 

[MarkMas]

I finally bought myself a Bell & Ross. It was on my Christmas list for about 5 years, but in the end I gave up and gifted myself!

 

[ChrisQP09]

Get in quick, it's been rumoured for a couple of seasons that the Milgauss will be discontinued . Mine has gone up £2K in value since I purchased it and the watch geeks usually call the discontinued lines correctly.

I’m trying but my AD wont take my money! Not in it for premiums but flippers are ruining the game for us all! I love the piece and that green sapphire is beautiful.

 

[ChrisQP09]

Love my Pelagos! Its a big beast but wears really well and feels indestructible!
Here's mine next to my Heritage Chrono blue. Highly recommend if you like the Pelagos
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.....and my latest bargain! Picked up this Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono earlier this week. Great price in the sale and I couldn't resist
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The Pelagos is unreal, love mine. So much value for money and I think it will go down as the most no nonsense Tudor. Rumour has it that a hulk BB58 is en route

 

[montravia]

Some practical advice, chaps.
My Zenith Elite ultra slimline is back with Beards, Cheltenham.
It looks as if it has become magnetised again. Something that I'm led to believe happens to automatics/manual with springs of older alloy.
The only time I take it off is when in the shower. It's an everyday every hour workhorse, albeit pretty.
I've been think what I'm exposing it to. Maybe my lathes/cnc Mill, but more likely:-
Induction stove. I'm the cook of the household.
Am I correct in suspecting the induction?
If so, I could remove it every time I am at the stove, but not really practical.
Otherwise a biannual degauss at £70 a shot at Beards
I've seen that there are quite a few Demagnetisers, they are surprisingly cheap, but seem to be effective.
Has any of us hear had experience of them?

 

[Oneball]

Not sure about the hob it is after all an oscillating magnetic field which is kind of how degaussing works.

 

[Ewan]

Some practical advice, chaps.
My Zenith Elite ultra slimline is back with Beards, Cheltenham.
It looks as if it has become magnetised again. Something that I'm led to believe happens to automatics/manual with springs of older alloy.
The only time I take it off is when in the shower. It's an everyday every hour workhorse, albeit pretty.
I've been think what I'm exposing it to. Maybe my lathes/cnc Mill, but more likely:-
Induction stove. I'm the cook of the household.
Am I correct in suspecting the induction?
If so, I could remove it every time I am at the stove, but not really practical.
Otherwise a biannual degauss at £70 a shot at Beards
I've seen that there are quite a few Demagnetisers, they are surprisingly cheap, but seem to be effective.
Has any of us hear had experience of them?

The chap that bought my GranSport (Jeremy) owns/runs Hooper Bolton, the jewellery and watch place in Cheltenham. He also deals in high-end second hand watches such as Rolex, etc.
I'm sure he'd do you a good deal on watch servicing as a fellow Maserati man. Mention my name.

 

[montravia]

The chap that bought my GranSport (Jeremy) owns/runs Hooper Bolton, the jewellery and watch place in Cheltenham. He also deals in high-end second hand watches such as Rolex, etc.
I'm sure he'd do you a good deal on watch servicing as a fellow Maserati man. Mention my name.

Thank you Ewan. I know them, top of the Promenade. Seem to recall that they had difficulty finding one of their watch smiths to take it on. Could be wrong
Thanks again

 

[montravia]

Not sure about the hob it is after all an oscillating magnetic field which is kind of how degaussing works.

If that's the case then it must be some of my other stuff. Still, somehow getting magnetised

 

[Oneball]

If that's the case then it must be some of my other stuff. Still, somehow getting magnetised

Im not a physicist, so don’t take it as gospel

 

[UlstermanAbroad]

Breitling Crosswind for dress occasions and Traser H2 x3 for all else.
Admittedly. I went a bit overboard buying 3 Trasers. But, at least I can co-ordinate
Don't think I'll be buying anymore watches of this calibre.

 

[Geo]

Some practical advice, chaps.
My Zenith Elite ultra slimline is back with Beards, Cheltenham.
It looks as if it has become magnetised again. Something that I'm led to believe happens to automatics/manual with springs of older alloy.
The only time I take it off is when in the shower. It's an everyday every hour workhorse, albeit pretty.
I've been think what I'm exposing it to. Maybe my lathes/cnc Mill, but more likely:-
Induction stove. I'm the cook of the household.
Am I correct in suspecting the induction?
If so, I could remove it every time I am at the stove, but not really practical.
Otherwise a biannual degauss at £70 a shot at Beards
I've seen that there are quite a few Demagnetisers, they are surprisingly cheap, but seem to be effective.
Has any of us hear had experience of them?

£70 for less that a minute work seems bloody extortionate to me.

I have worked a lot of mechanical watches in the past and have an expensive professional degausser and a cheep DIY job. Both do the job just fine, it’s just that professional one is nicer to use. With the cheap one yo place the watch against the unit, switch it on and slowly draw the watch away while inscribing a slight circular motion until the watch is about twelve to fifteen inches away from the degauser before switching it off. The watch should now be free of magnetism. Occasionally you may have to repeat the process to get the desired result.

These cheap units are readily available on eBay.