What watch do you wear?
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This is my current Mon-Thurs watch. Freshly serviced and on a new strap. Simple, beautiful, elegant and 41 years old. It was (I believe) presented to my grandfather on his retirement from active flying following 25 years as a test pilot with Westland Helicopters, and previously with Bristol Helicopters and at Boscombe Down.
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This is my current Mon-Thurs watch. Freshly serviced and on a new strap. Simple, beautiful, elegant and 41 years old. It was (I believe) presented to my grandfather on his retirement from active flying following 25 years as a test pilot with Westland Helicopters, and previously with Bristol Helicopters and at Boscombe Down.
Near snap Willy Nelson:
It's my Grandfather's, and he also got his upon retirement. It's now wearing a new stitchless strap but it's not on my wrist today. When I took it in for a servicing the chap spotted it on my wrist and immediately said 'That must be a mid-70s 5* Admiral?', so I'm guessing ours are around the same age.
I'd prefer it not to be gold, but much like with family, you can't choose them but you still love them!
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Rolex Daytona or JLC Grande Reverso Calendar?
I can't decide :s
I can't decide :s
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If it's your only watch, the Rolex. If not then choose to contrast with what you have already.
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They're totally different, so it's hard to compare the two. As said, depends on it's function.
Received my Speedmaster Professional today... In love!!
Really liking it on both the bracelet and the Nato Strap - but want to lighten the Nato up a bit so going to pick up a few different ones.
I've used the black one that came with the watch to breathe new life into my old waveceptor for wear when I don't want to have the speedy on my wrist.
Really liking it on both the bracelet and the Nato Strap - but want to lighten the Nato up a bit so going to pick up a few different ones.
I've used the black one that came with the watch to breathe new life into my old waveceptor for wear when I don't want to have the speedy on my wrist.
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Pictures or it didn't happen
*Been considering the current Speedy presentation in the box, but still like the old 3750.52 with the plexi exhibition back...
....and still not sure if I'll get on with a manual wind.
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the reverso every time for me
Pictures or it didn't happen
*Been considering the current Speedy presentation in the box, but still like the old 3750.52 with the plexi exhibition back...
....and still not sure if I'll get on with a manual wind.
Ask and you shall receive
I love the NATO strap, and have put it on my old watch for the moment. Really want the black and grey striped strap - Omega want 150 for their version!! Monkey Swag have a similar one for less than a tenner...
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I'm seriously thinking about treating myself to a tag formula 1 for my birthday
Like that as well - link?
http://di-modell.com/AIR-TER-MER-Rallye-wapro-enpid-1737.html
Bought it on ebay for about £20 brand new.
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Why did you not source the manual wind 3750.50?
It's the only one worth having.
It's the only one worth having.
That's harsh. Some people prefer an auto even if it isn't the collectors choice.