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Post by mcbeee » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:19 am

enzed4 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:32 am
mcbeee wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:08 am Here's my second decent watch, I retired my 1983 Rolex when my Dad passed and bought another Rolex and now I think of him every time I look at my watch.

not the best pic but more for insurance purposes as a reference.
Classic style. How many times a day to you get asked 'is it real'? :D
I was in the local dealer a couple of days ago, and they were twisting my arm on a Milgaus (resisted) then a white dial Explorer II (only just resisted. I think the price put me off a bit, but it was a beauty...).
How many times? Every time someone notices the name on it.....they have to look closely so not often. :lol:
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Post by mcbeee » Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:11 am

I screwed up, the first post was my wifes' watch, this is mine , got them the same day. hers is more blingy, and they are worn all day every day hence the scratches and etc...
I need to polish it up a little...too much gardening and home project work.

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Post by TitanTim » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:46 am

If anyone is into Christopher Ward watches they have just released their latest motorsport collection called the C7 Rapide for pre-order. As they sent me a 100 quid voucher I couldn't resist going for the automatic non chrono :)

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I've had one of their C70 chronometers for nearly 2 years now and hasn't missed a beat.

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Post by Hilly30si » Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:43 pm

Very nice :thumbsup:
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Post by TitanTim » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:02 pm

Hilly30si wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:43 pm Very nice :thumbsup:
Many thanks :)

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Post by enzed4 » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:52 am

TitanTim wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:02 pm
Hilly30si wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:43 pm Very nice :thumbsup:
Many thanks :)

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Agreed - that's a beauty (both of them, actually). But the second watch is a chronograph, not a chronometer, unless I'm getting doddery in my old age (that's probably a given :oops: )
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Post by TitanTim » Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:11 am

enzed4 wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:52 am
TitanTim wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:02 pm
Hilly30si wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:43 pm Very nice :thumbsup:
Many thanks :)

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Agreed - that's a beauty (both of them, actually). But the second watch is a chronograph, not a chronometer, unless I'm getting doddery in my old age (that's probably a given :oops: )
Thanks a lot, the second watch is a COSC certified chronometer :)

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Post by enzed4 » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:43 am

TitanTim wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:11 am
enzed4 wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:52 am
TitanTim wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:02 pm

Many thanks :)

Tim.
Agreed - that's a beauty (both of them, actually). But the second watch is a chronograph, not a chronometer, unless I'm getting doddery in my old age (that's probably a given :oops: )
Thanks a lot, the second watch is a COSC certified chronometer :)

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So it's both then :thumbsup:
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Post by Paulr » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:53 pm

Lovely Smiths Delux watch handed down to me from my Grandfather when he passed away. Fully engraved for 35 years of service from the East Midlands Electricity Board in 1954.

Still works fine. Apologies for the fuzzy pics!
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Post by MattHall91 » Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:12 am

TitanTim wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:46 am If anyone is into Christopher Ward watches they have just released their latest motorsport collection called the C7 Rapide for pre-order. As they sent me a 100 quid voucher I couldn't resist going for the automatic non chrono :)

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I've had one of their C70 chronometers for nearly 2 years now and hasn't missed a beat.

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Have they rebranded again? FFS. And that Swiss Cross/Union Jack logo is a bit amateur IMO. Overall the watch looks good though.
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Post by 85genius » Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:03 am

enzed4 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:17 am
Nictrix wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:08 pm
enzed4 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:03 pm
I'm not sure I want to know how you removed the caseback if you don't have a removal tool.... :( :?
I have a tool to remove watch backs.
It actually unwound quite easily, I was surprised.
Good to know, cheers :thumbsup:
Just FYI if you ever need to get into one of your watches to change a battery there's a few easy tricks that don't involve any special tools...

Sticky ball method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzMrSAlt3jM
Sticky tape method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiZZxFnaKKA

Or if you get a really stubborn caseback you can always superglue a nut to the back of it, remove the caseback with your socket set, then give it a quick soak in acetone to remove the nut/glue
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Post by 85genius » Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:06 am

TitanTim wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:46 am If anyone is into Christopher Ward watches they have just released their latest motorsport collection called the C7 Rapide for pre-order. As they sent me a 100 quid voucher I couldn't resist going for the automatic non chrono :)

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I absolutely love that, the construction of the case with the anodised centre section is somewhat reminiscent of the bremont MB series...

Not feeling the £700 pricetag (although its a fraction for the Bremont's price) I think I'll wait and see if this one ends up in one of CW's famous half price events
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Post by TitanTim » Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:51 pm

The Christopher Ward arrived today :) Really pleased with this and nicely finished. My only gripe is the strap is a quick release from the lugs but apart from that a very nice piece. The branding change doesn't bother me too much and I prefer the new logo, so if it's a looker then I'm hooked.

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Post by MrPT » Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:27 pm

Great looking watch. :)
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Post by TitanTim » Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:31 pm

MrPT wrote: Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:27 pm Great looking watch. :)
Cheers MrPT :thumbsup:

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