What watch do you wear?

Yeah I’ll be ok….it’s the watch I’m worried about

I’m usually fairly handy, eyes going now though doesn’t help. Cheers for the link and the encouragement.
 
I bought a PO at the time when the other one looked small.
Following a bit of prompting from mrk I’m changing the strap to a nato, hopefully tomorrow postie willing.
 
I’d love a speedy but I also like having a wife.
Tbh she probably wouldn’t bother, it was her who pushed me over the line with the PO, I’m terrible at buying things for myself.
 
Well the strap and the tool arrived today, funnily enough the strap came with bars and a tool although it isn’t as good as the one mrk linked it would have done the job.

No scratches and the new strap is fitted, yes I went for the cliché Bond black and grey striped one.

Really comfy, I think I may be buying a few styles now….who knew.

Cheers again for the link to the tool, appreciate the push or I’d have probably never tried it even though it turned out to be quite simple.
 
BeeP said:
Well the strap and the tool arrived today, funnily enough the strap came with bars and a tool although it isn’t as good as the one mrk linked it would have done the job.

No scratches and the new strap is fitted, yes I went for the cliché Bond black and grey striped one.

Really comfy, I think I may be buying a few styles now….who knew.

Cheers again for the link to the tool, appreciate the push or I’d have probably never tried it even though it turned out to be quite simple.
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I have the same cliched Bond I put on my PO occasionally. I do prefer the bracelet though. Swapping them over gets quicker and easier. Hard to get a photo with the stupid lights in the office.

 
Popped into Hugh Rice in Harrogate at the weekend to try on some watches, I too suffer from thin and girly wrists and so had always made the assumption any sort of dive watch would look a bit silly. Tried on a Tudor Black Bay (and Pro), seen a few people mention on here just how 'slab sided' they are, indeed they are huge :p.

What I was really there for though was to try on some of the Seamaster Heritage models, I think I'm sold :eek:. Was always under the impression I wouldn't get on with a bracelet as well but was pleasantly surprised how nicely tapered and not too 'showy' the bracelet was compared to the other Omega diver watches. Discussion time with my wife but hoping to order 234.30.41.21.03.001 at the end of this month
 
mrk said:
No such thing as a Fisher Price spring bar tool really! But even cheap ones will do the trick like the below, which is what I use really for changing buckles now as all my straps are quick release so no need to faff with a tool at the lug end.

Spring Bar Tool with 6 Pairs of Strap Pins and Cleaning Cloth for Watch Strap Bands https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071ZRR3M4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_JZECTEE1GZ6QE3609KQ4
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BeeP said:
Hah! Not funny.

Cheers for the link, going to give it a go. Watched a vid and looked at the watch, seems simple enough.
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hughtrimble said:
One thing to be said for the e.g. Bergeon stuff is they do seem to use and treat the steel on the spring bar removal forks better than the no name very cheap stuff. I've had three el cheapo forks immediately break on me (without noticing) and that left very sharp, jagged edges which not only explained why I was struggling to remove the spring bar, but also scratched up the inside of the lugs.

Bergeon can break too though, and maybe some of the cheap stuff also has decently treated steel.

I'm a big fan of drilled lugs so you can just push the spring bar out rather than try and catch the flange.
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I bought a Bergeon one when I got my Speedie, I have to say it's a lot nicer to use than the cheap one that came with the watch. It gives me much more confidence when changing straps!

If I do scratch it in a fairly hidden place then it doesn't bother me too much if I'm honest. I plan on keeping the watch forever so resale doesn't matter as much.

This one for ref: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PX18VKD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're spending thousands on a watch then £20-£30 is hardly breaking the bank.
 
BeeP said:
I think I prefer the NATO strap but maybe just because it’s different, I will swap back and forth now I know how.

Nice watch, how long have you had it?
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I also got a rubber strap for it that I think looks good too, think he wore that version in Casino Royal. Bought it new in April 2013. I also have the blue 300m from Goldeneye which turned 20 years old in January.
 
DXP55 said:
Taking two of my watches in next week for a adjustment in bracelet length - I have the tools and knowledge but unfortunately not the eye sight or steady hands anymore. I seem to be shrinking in my old age and my wrists are getting thinner.

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This watch should have a strap by rights but it's easier on my hands to use a bracelet. have to say I binned strap not long after I bought it (1965) and at the time I had no clue what a Breitling was - To me looking in window of Watches of Switzerland it was just a watch I liked the look of - asked mom and dad if they would cough up the 21 quid for it and they did to my surprise -it was my 21st birthday present. At that time I was earning £2.50 pw.
It wasn't till about the 80's with internet that Breitling came to me - It was thrashed to death for 9 years when it then started to fail that wife to be bought me a auto Seiko and at long last I didn't have to wind up a watch. It then sat in a drawer for 40 yrs then I sent it to Craig in USA to be cleaned and repaired that it has now ended up as you see it and is a prized possession
Craig by way was person reccomended by a Breitling forum -(Chronodeco's watches) It cost me more in postage and import tax than it cost to fix the watch. I was emailed pictures of the watch in pieces so I know it was cleaned. It needed a new glass- hammer and a very small screw that had come out along with new main spring.

It was one of the best things I have done over my lifetime.
The other watch is a Archemede.
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That's a lovely breitling :)
 
Hi Guys,

Not sure if any of you came across the new Timex Q GMT model, I had never heard of it (or the brand for that matter) before reading an article on Hodinkee about it last week.

Decided to go for it as my "easy little watch" for the summer as I really digged its look. There are a few things about it I would change if I could but for that price I guess you can't complain too much :D

Freshly received today and so some fresh pictures below.




 
Chewie said:
Hi Guys,

Not sure if any of you came across the new Timex Q GMT model, I had never heard of it (or the brand for that matter) before reading an article on Hodinkee about it last week.

Decided to go for it as my "easy little watch" for the summer as I really digged its look. There are a few things about it I would change if I could but for that price I guess you can't complain too much :D

Freshly received today and so some fresh pictures below.




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I like that a lot. I really like my Timex, and for the £70 or whatever it was it cost me it's a steal. The on;y issue I've got now is that the nice leather strap it wear needs replacing and it'll cost nearly as much as a new watch to replace it!
 
That is quite nice.
I'm not sure how long an acrylic crystal would last on my wrist though. I'm always bashing my watch into stuff. I'm *really* surprised this one from Kickstarter has lasted so well tbh.
 
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