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Can't go wrong with a cheap Casio...
What watch do you wear?
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This arrived earlier in the week.
2nd King Seiko release from 1968. At 36mm with pronounced lugs it's quite contemporary for a dress watch this old.
2nd King Seiko release from 1968. At 36mm with pronounced lugs it's quite contemporary for a dress watch this old.
Soldato
I know what you mean.
Although I'm limited to paying 10% overpayment per financial year on my five year fixed deal. I can pay off another 3.5k before end of march, so I figure once I've done that, I can treat myself
I'm certainly thinking of the bigger picture cos at the moment I've got 8yrs left but if I keep doing the over payments I'll be mortgage free in 4 possibly 5 instead. Once I've done that then I'll get myself a fancy watch
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Was looking at the original Hamilton Pilot watch from the early 70s on eBay earlier, the W10, they are going for around £675 in visibly used condition and that's quite amazing really for a vintage that has seen active military service. This got me thinking about my re-issue and then pulled out the Flieger and wondered about the pilots from both German and British airforces in their times wearing these watches. Found it interesting to note that the Nazis opted for massive 45mm+ cases whilst the British Air Force preferred a 36mm - Thought that was an interesting observation, were the Gemrans having sight issues back then? (jokes).
Anyway, side by side you'd never guess the Khaki was a pilots issue watch.
As tempted as I am to buy a vintage W10 and stuff it in a cupboard for 20 years, I just can't do it.
(jokes).Anyway, side by side you'd never guess the Khaki was a pilots issue watch.
As tempted as I am to buy a vintage W10 and stuff it in a cupboard for 20 years, I just can't do it.
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Was looking at the original Hamilton Pilot watch from the early 70s on eBay earlier, the W10, they are going for around £675 in visibly used condition and that's quite amazing really for a vintage that has seen active military service. This got me thinking about my re-issue and then pulled out the Flieger and wondered about the pilots from both German and British airforces in their times wearing these watches. Found it interesting to note that the Nazis opted for massive 45mm+ cases whilst the British Air Force preferred a 36mm - Thought that was an interesting observation, were the Gemrans having sight issues back then?
Anyway, side by side you'd never guess the Khaki was a pilots issue watch.
As tempted as I am to buy a vintage W10 and stuff it in a cupboard for 20 years, I just can't do it.
I was sure when I saw the original one on eBay they were double that. Certainly looked to be in good nick anyway. Possibly better than the ones you've seen?
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I'd imagine so yeah this one even had worn out lume on the hands etc. Although there were some mint examples going for £900+
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I have noticed that even the whacky watches featured in the couple of books that I bought go for strong prices whenever I've looked them up 
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Was looking at the original Hamilton Pilot watch from the early 70s on eBay earlier, the W10, they are going for around £675 in visibly used condition and that's quite amazing really for a vintage that has seen active military service. This got me thinking about my re-issue and then pulled out the Flieger and wondered about the pilots from both German and British airforces in their times wearing these watches. Found it interesting to note that the Nazis opted for massive 45mm+ cases whilst the British Air Force preferred a 36mm - Thought that was an interesting observation, were the Gemrans having sight issues back then?
Anyway, side by side you'd never guess the Khaki was a pilots issue watch.
As tempted as I am to buy a vintage W10 and stuff it in a cupboard for 20 years, I just can't do it.
Interesting those W10 vintage watches. Guessing the lume on them is dead after all this time. Re-luming would probably be a sin on a vintage watch.
Soldato
Bit of black coffee with the new lume and it's no longer a sin
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But then it becomes faux vintage!
They would have used Radium lume back then although around the 70s radium stopped being used... Either way the lume would never look the same if it was re-done hence why many vintage restorations choose to keep the battered lume in place and refurb the rest of the watch.
Perhaps https://fixmywatch.co.uk?
They would have used Radium lume back then although around the 70s radium stopped being used... Either way the lume would never look the same if it was re-done hence why many vintage restorations choose to keep the battered lume in place and refurb the rest of the watch.
Perhaps https://fixmywatch.co.uk?
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I absolutely love lume though 
The lume on the Casio is epic.
The lume on the Casio is epic.
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If you're not desperate to get it replaced immediately then just wait for the lockdown to end and pop into a local jewellers and they can get it done for you. The cost of the battery and time is minimal so won't cost the earth. Will save you having to post it anywhere anyway.
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Much prettyness, is the second hand meant to look like that?
This would make adjusting my speedy so easy. Alas...lockdown. still can't find myself a credible jewellers screw driver!
Which one is this? Looks nice. I'll put a picture of my 70s Cosmic up shortly. Love the old Omega font.arrived at the weekend
It's a 1960's Geneve, with the 601 caliber, hand wind only and the crown is tiny
No, just aging. In reality you don't even see it, it's just the camera picks it up
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Having received a long service award from work I'm thinking of using some of it to buy something memorable .... such as another watch 
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Looking through this thread - I really like the look of the Baltic Aquascaphe - but is there anywhere in the UK that acts as a stockist? I'm guessing not - and I know that Baltic offer free delivery and returns, but I imagine that in a post Brexit world that will include paying VAT and subsequently claiming VAT back and additional courier handling charges - hence the question.
.Looking through this thread - I really like the look of the Baltic Aquascaphe - but is there anywhere in the UK that acts as a stockist? I'm guessing not - and I know that Baltic offer free delivery and returns, but I imagine that in a post Brexit world that will include paying VAT and subsequently claiming VAT back and additional courier handling charges - hence the question.
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Having received a long service award from work I'm thinking of using some of it to buy something memorable .... such as another watch
Looking through this thread - I really like the look of the Baltic Aquascaphe - but is there anywhere in the UK that acts as a stockist? I'm guessing not - and I know that Baltic offer free delivery and returns, but I imagine that in a post Brexit world that will include paying VAT and subsequently claiming VAT back and additional courier handling charges - hence the question.
No extra fees to pay! I have bought two Baltic Aquascaphes one before Brexit and one recently and didn't have to pay any import duty. Baltic already include VAT in their listing prices (shown below the Euros price).
My bronze Aquascaphe is on its way back to me now too after having the bezel alignment corrected and it left France this afternoon.
The whole shipping process does take a bit longer now no thanks to Brexit as there's more paperwork for the retailer to complete and then DHL have to do the admin work although my experience has been that there is no extra cost to pay. Whether this changes in the future I do not know but as of right now, all good.
The first Aquascaphe arrived within 48hrs, this one arrived in the UK within 24 hours but took a day or two filtering through the UK DHL network via Heathrow to Southampton then to my town.
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Thanks for the reply mrk 
I'm looking at the blue gilt aquascaphe on the baltic website and it's showing as 579.17 euro (price without VAT) - so I'd assumed that I'd be charged VAT by the courier.
I'm looking at the blue gilt aquascaphe on the baltic website and it's showing as 579.17 euro (price without VAT) - so I'd assumed that I'd be charged VAT by the courier.