Soldato
sounds pricey
is this is
https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/t.../brush-fibreglass-scratch-brush-bergeon-2834c
is this is
https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/t.../brush-fibreglass-scratch-brush-bergeon-2834c
What watch do you wear?
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Man of Honour
Ooh yes, that's a lot cheaper, will bookmark for later ta.
Caporegime
Sounds like a lot of effort, how much is a replacement braclet ?
Luckily the replacement braclet for the steinhart is only 45 euros, bargain !
Luckily the replacement braclet for the steinhart is only 45 euros, bargain !
Man of Honour
No need for a replacement bracelet, only the centre part of the links are polished. There's nowhere I can find that sells bracelets on their own so I guess you'd have to go direct to Longines or via an authorised repair centre.
Associate
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Got the Christopher Ward C3 Malvern coming tomorrow, first 'real' watch other than my Casio G Shock's, using it for interviews etc, but may get a rubber strap for it as a daily possibly.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c3mk2/c3swt-mk2.html
Heres a pic from someone else's review on the CW Forum:
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c3mk2/c3swt-mk2.html
Heres a pic from someone else's review on the CW Forum:
I have turned my attentions to the Chris Ward c8 in pvd.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/aviation/c8-241/c8-kvkt-mk2.html
what do you think? also no heard of this brand before, seems to get good reviews on youtube and places
dude
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/aviation/c8-241/c8-kvkt-mk2.html
what do you think? also no heard of this brand before, seems to get good reviews on youtube and places
dude
Cw are pretty good. I've got a c11 CSL pvd and its a nice piece. I'm thinking its a fantastic sub 700 quid watch brand, but I wouldn't spend over a grand on one.
Soldato
just picked up this f300 from 1973, in mint condition
Love the retro Omega. I have a retro Megaquartz.
Soldato
The 399 finally arrived from the states and i've put a super oyster on it. Spent a long time trying to find one in this condition, think i might have this watch for a while!
Associate
Just a quick Q. to the watch afficiendos.
I've found a Bvlgari Ergon 40mm bracelet for less than £1k. I'm very tempted to jump on it, although I've never owned an automatic watch before. I'm assuming mechanical watches need servicing every few years ?(my current tag 2000 has gone 15 years with just a couple of battery changes).
What do these services cost usually?
What's your opinion on Bvlgari/Bulgari as a watch maker? Do you think I'd be better to continue saving for something like a Tudor, although if I've read correctly they both use ETA mechs?
cheers
I've found a Bvlgari Ergon 40mm bracelet for less than £1k. I'm very tempted to jump on it, although I've never owned an automatic watch before. I'm assuming mechanical watches need servicing every few years ?(my current tag 2000 has gone 15 years with just a couple of battery changes).
What do these services cost usually?
What's your opinion on Bvlgari/Bulgari as a watch maker? Do you think I'd be better to continue saving for something like a Tudor, although if I've read correctly they both use ETA mechs?
cheers
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I don't (I lost it in Germany).
Man of Honour
Service cost varies from watch to watch. My Longines was quoted at £400-£500 and that includes dismantling and cleaning the movement, replacing any components that need it, replacing the glass, restoring the finish on bracelet and case, restoring water resistance and calibrating the accuracy. You should service it when it's no longer keeping good time.
Essentially you get it back like a brand new watch.
Essentially you get it back like a brand new watch.
Man of Honour
Looks like someone on another board has simply used a scotchbrite pad to brush all the polished bits of his Longines bracelet, results look brilliant on his photos:
I will go that direction
I will go that direction
Soldato
Looks like someone on another board has simply used a scotchbrite pad to brush all the polished bits of his Longines bracelet, results look brilliant on his photos:
I will go that direction
always looks fine in pics
close inspection tells another tale
tricky to get the top part of the links that fold, in sunlight it looks rubbish
i gave an old planet ocean bracelet the same 'treatment' once
and that was brushed to begin with
Caporegime
I have a feeling mrk will just have to suck it up and buy a replacement from Longines since I know he wants it to be perfect.
Soldato
Avoid the scratch pens, (£3 on ebay) those and cape cod polishing cloths leave a right mess. I've recondition dozens of bracelets, depends how bad they are to start with. But will some practice and the right tools/technique you can get amazing results. Hardest part is keeping the finish consistent, I can always tell when a scotchbrite has been used. They leave little swirls at the end of a pass, you'll get better results with a Garryflex block. Like anything preparation is the key, applying the brush finish is the final part after polishing out scratches and careful masking. Omega SMP take some effort to get right with polished segments, if it's all brushed then a lot easier.
Associate
cheers.
I've ordered it, should be arriving in the morning, hopefully before I leave for work.
The shop states they've give it a full once over and it's in immaculate condition and running strong.
One thing I have noticed by searching forums is that Bulgari seems to be one of the most hated watch manufacturer. I think it looks quite nice.
Reminds me of a cross between the old Seiko Kinnetics and Tag Kirium.
so fingers crossed for tomorrow...
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