Newbornbairn Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Of course they're still open, they are key workers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I am approaching a significant birthday this year, and while I've already identified a few watches for a shortlist, the one thing I'd really like is a display box, preferably with a section for cufflinks as well. Any recommendations? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: I am approaching a significant birthday this year, and while I've already identified a few watches for a shortlist, the one thing I'd really like is a display box, preferably with a section for cufflinks as well. Any recommendations? The Wolf watch boxes are very nice but can be expensive. Hopefully Biggie will be along soon as he’s previously posted up a great looking watch box he has. Not wanting to insult your intelligence (I’ve no idea how much you know about watches) but remember and keep the box, packaging and papers any watch you chose comes with. This can effect the resale value of your watch should you ever wish to part company with it. Good luck with your choice and if you’re looking for any second opinions with your shortlist post them up and I’ll give you my honest opinion. Best of luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: I am approaching a significant birthday this year, and while I've already identified a few watches for a shortlist, the one thing I'd really like is a display box, preferably with a section for cufflinks as well. Any recommendations? Got this one from the Mrs, Xtelary is the make, really nice quality, winds 4 watches, high gloss piano black finish. V. good. Recommended. Edited January 10, 2021 by Bigmouth Strikes Again 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I'm fortunate that my sister's friend owns John Mackay Jewellers in Paisley (you might have seen their adverts on STV). I got my Seiko serviced including a new upgraded capacitor for cost price. It's running like new. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: I'm fortunate that my sister's friend owns John Mackay Jewellers in Paisley (you might have seen their adverts on STV). I got my Seiko serviced including a new upgraded capacitor for cost price. It's running like new. Does he sell watches as well? Some guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, supermik said: Does he sell watches as well? Some guy. As soon as I read back my post I knew that was coming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAE1929 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 09/01/2021 at 22:51, lichtgilphead said: My grandfather's old formal watch (1960's Gruen Precision Autowind) was still running perfectly, but the time adjustment function (with the crown pulled out to the 2nd position) stopped working a couple of years ago. I had taken it into a Glasgow specialist watch repairer, who told me that there was "no value" in repairing it. Personally, the watch has sentimental value to me, so money wasn;t really a deciding factor, but they just didn't seem interested in even providing me with a quote. However, I discovered a local watch repairer last week, who said they would quote to repair any vintage watch - assuming they could source parts. I sent both the Gruen & my grandmother's cocktail watch (which still runs, but doesn't keep time) for a quote and was delighted and surprsed by the repair/service costs given. I'll update when I get the watches back, but I'm absolutely delighted that I'm hopefully getting the Gruen back into full working order Couldn't possibly bother you for the details of the guy? Like yourself, have a watch that my Grandfather wore, has no value whatsoever, but very sentimental. Seen better days, but not come across anyone who said they could fix it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Hibee Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Got this for my 40th a few years ago. Expensive but I dont spend much on other things so worth it 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, UAE1929 said: Couldn't possibly bother you for the details of the guy? Like yourself, have a watch that my Grandfather wore, has no value whatsoever, but very sentimental. Seen better days, but not come across anyone who said they could fix it. That's a nice looking watch, even if it's worth not a lot. I got my old watch repaired at Grange Clocks near the Meadows. It wasn't worth much either but the guy did a good job so I recommended him to a pal who wanted an old clock fixed and they're satisfied with the service too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 6 hours ago, UAE1929 said: Couldn't possibly bother you for the details of the guy? Like yourself, have a watch that my Grandfather wore, has no value whatsoever, but very sentimental. Seen better days, but not come across anyone who said they could fix it. Odd question. Do you know what's wrong with the watch? I've got a couple of watches from the same period, 60s to 70s. What I've found is that since it's a mechanical movement of you can wind it, it might not start ticking so you have to give it a bit of a shake to get it started. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Thanks @Shadow Play and @Bigmouth Strikes Again. Unlikely I'll need a case that winds anything, more just a display one, but those do look good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 6 hours ago, UAE1929 said: Couldn't possibly bother you for the details of the guy? Like yourself, have a watch that my Grandfather wore, has no value whatsoever, but very sentimental. Seen better days, but not come across anyone who said they could fix it. The company is Michael Swift (Horologist) who are based in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. On his website https://www.michaelswift.co.uk/services he asks that you contact him by email or phone before sending anything in. I had sent an email with a couple of photos of the watch and a description of the fault. He got back to me the same evening, and said I should send it in by special delivery for a free quotation. If he had been unable to fix it, I would also have had to pay for the return postage. I posted the watches the next day and got a quote back the same night. It will take 4-6 weeks to complete the repairs, so I assume he's busy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netan Sansara Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 5 hours ago, HK Hibee said: Got this for my 40th a few years ago. Expensive but I dont spend much on other things so worth it That is a lovely watch. Love IWC. Visited one of their shops last year in Rome, unfortunately didn’t come away with anything! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 23 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: Thanks @Shadow Play and @Bigmouth Strikes Again. Unlikely I'll need a case that winds anything, more just a display one, but those do look good. I've got a cufflink case and a watch case from this lot - https://stackers.com/black-cufflink-watch-box-73187 You can add more as you go along and they all match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 This is the Citizen eco-drive I got for xmas. Love it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) There’s a good chance this thread will be a bit slow while lockdown is in force so to help keep things going I thought I’d post a photo of Jason Cummings having just signed for Dundee and wearing a Rolex GMT Master II Oystersteel and Everose gold. Feel free to post photos of footballers flashing some decent watches. I’d be interested to see what make / type of watches are the most popular. Edited January 29, 2021 by Shadow Play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal wearing a Richard Mille - RM 11-02 with diamond case. £250,000 worth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United wearing a custom made Richard Mille worth £150,000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 As for teams in that England, here's the most popular watches with their cumulative value 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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