Big Rider Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Nice watches. I’ve got a Speedmaster with moonphase. Recently got a watch toolkit so I’m in the market for some straps to mix things up. The Speedy goes with pretty much everything. I really like the look of the Tudor Black Bay 58 too. So much so that I think I’ll try and book to try one on before I buy, now that I’ve seen a couple on here. Really good price compared to the Rolex and with a 70hr power reserve you can’t beat it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Big Rider said: Nice watches. I’ve got a Speedmaster with moonphase. Recently got a watch toolkit so I’m in the market for some straps to mix things up. The Speedy goes with pretty much everything. I really like the look of the Tudor Black Bay 58 too. So much so that I think I’ll try and book to try one on before I buy, now that I’ve seen a couple on here. Really good price compared to the Rolex and with a 70hr power reserve you can’t beat it. Interesting, is that a shark mesh bracelet? Going to put mine on this....... -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rider Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Yep, it's a shark mesh. A cheaper replacement for the original croc leather. Really comfortable to wear. What site is that perforated leather one on? Looks good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Big Rider said: Yep, it's a shark mesh. A cheaper replacement for the original croc leather. Really comfortable to wear. What site is that perforated leather one on? Looks good. Watchgecko. They're good. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 finally decided to treat myself been wanting it for a long time You lucky lucky boy. Jealous as F. I love that watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Holy Trinity........... Nice collection. The Speedmaster is simply glorious. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 8 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Nice collection. The Speedmaster is simply glorious. Thanks, it's taken years to do it, doubt there will be any more high end pieces. Got my eye on a few Seikos though. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 12/09/2020 at 09:45, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Thanks, it's taken years to do it, doubt there will be any more high end pieces. Got my eye on a few Seikos though. Are you sure Biggie? Did you not say that before the Speedy? We’ve all been there You’ve got a well thought out balanced collection there and not that you need another diver BUT as you probably know the new Submariner was released 01/09. If you get your name on a list at your AD now you’ll probably have about 5 years to persuade the missus “just one more watch is needed” before you actually get to the top of the list . I’m using the time to save up for it! On a separate note what’s the story with the red dot you’ve got for your last post? Someone obviously doesn’t know there should be no grudges in the watch collecting game. Just opinions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 54 minutes ago, Shadow Play said: Are you sure Biggie? Did you not say that before the Speedy? We’ve all been there You’ve got a well thought out balanced collection there and not that you need another diver BUT as you probably know the new Submariner was released 01/09. If you get your name on a list at your AD now you’ll probably have about 5 years to persuade the missus “just one more watch is needed” before you actually get to the top of the list . I’m using the time to save up for it! On a separate note what’s the story with the red dot you’ve got for your last post? Someone obviously doesn’t know there should be no grudges in the watch collecting game. Just opinions Thanks Shadow, kind words. The red dot is from a moron that's been following me around and doing this on most of my posts, I've never even had an argument with this guy, it's quite concerning and worrying, the type of people who are out there. Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Anyone with a Samsung smartwatch know how to get the designer watch faces?I had them and they got deleted from watchmaker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towner_21 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 You lucky lucky boy. Jealous as F. I love that watch. Thanks been after it for a long long time finally mads the decision i deserve it ( wife finally gave in haha) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towner_21 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks been after it for a long long time finally made the decision i deserve it ( wife finally gave in haha) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Picked this up yesterday. Had originally planned on getting one in March/April time but obviously everything went tits up with coronavirus! With a few months of unemployment it was very much on the back burner but one new job later and a couple of phone calls out of the blue this weekend and here we are! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Went to Timpsons on Saturday to get a battery replaced. 70 fucking quid and a two week wait As it needs to go to the factory. . Fucks sake. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, Rugster said: Went to Timpsons on Saturday to get a battery replaced. 70 fucking quid and a two week wait As it needs to go to the factory. . Fucks sake. Serves you right for buying cheap shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Serves you right for buying cheap shite. It’s a Tissot. Apparently because it’s the 200 metre pressurised case or some such shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Aye, I've been quoted £80 for my Longines battery 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lgm Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Wife got me a Tag formula1 for my 50th. Had it coming up on 4 years so expecting I’ll have to service and change battery soon. Priced a service with jewellers where it was bought - Beaverbrooks who quoted £250. Can any of you guys advise if this is the standard kinda cost for this or is it OTT. Not sure if an independent authorised dealer/jeweller would be a better option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have a number of decent watches. Some of them are waterproof or I should say were. The reality is that I was never going to wear any of them in water. So when it comes to changing batteries I have always used a local jeweller near Murrayfield. I am sure he initially offered the waterproof seal but I went for just a battery. I got 2 batteries for 2 x Cartier watches recently and combined the cost was only £50. I remember going to a place in the Buchanan Galleries once and asked re a Tag watch I have and they quoted something like £150 plus it would need to be sent away and would take a couple of weeks. No thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lgm Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have a number of decent watches. Some of them are waterproof or I should say were. The reality is that I was never going to wear any of them in water. So when it comes to changing batteries I have always used a local jeweller near Murrayfield. I am sure he initially offered the waterproof seal but I went for just a battery. I got 2 batteries for 2 x Cartier watches recently and combined the cost was only £50. I remember going to a place in the Buchanan Galleries once and asked re a Tag watch I have and they quoted something like £150 plus it would need to be sent away and would take a couple of weeks. No thanks. Wear it all the time and in water either pool or the beach so water integrity is a must. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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