Lets see your Watches

Hilly30si · Post by **Hilly30si** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:25 pm

ronk wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:11 pm Just got myself an iWatch 6 - not sure if it qualifies as a proper watch? I think of it as an electronic toy that has a watch!

My proper watch is in the safe for while.

Nowt wrong with an Apple Watch it’s my go to daily as I exercise most days (retirement kicked in) like you my collection stays in the safe, but they feel much more special when I put them on now

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Wildfire · Post by **Wildfire** » Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:09 pm

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRe_-nfMnem ... =copy_link

My birthday present to myself, Magrette Moana Proessional Ti

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:17 am

Wildfire wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:09 pm https://www.instagram.com/p/CRe_-nfMnem ... =copy_link

My birthday present to myself, Magrette Moana Proessional Ti

I do like some of the Magrette collections.. thats a really nice piece

Huzee4 · Post by **Huzee4** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:23 pm

Here are my watches, the Breitling Bentley is a copy, I was at a family funeral and a relative who’d flown from Australia was wearing it, being a watch guy I noticed it and commented that it looked great, he said he’d never liked it and promptly took it off and handed it to me insisting I keep it

Wildfire · Post by **Wildfire** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:12 pm

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:17 am
Wildfire wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:09 pm https://www.instagram.com/p/CRe_-nfMnem ... =copy_link

My birthday present to myself, Magrette Moana Proessional Ti
I do like some of the Magrette collections.. thats a really nice piece

Thanks. I have the Waterman in Bronze too. Dion from Magrette had it specially engraved as the delivery note came through the day my brother died.

The MPP Ti is actually my go to daily wearer now. Almost totally displaced the Breitling Superocean 44

D6GMB · Post by **D6GMB** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:51 pm

My wee Omega collection.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:26 pm

D6GMB wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:51 pm My wee Omega collection.

Nice collection, whilst I ponder on whether to buy another Omega (yes I want a Ploprof... cant really justify because I don't really wear the other 2) or throw money at another car (and I don't really drive the 2 I have at the moment), I've been building up my Omega cufflink collection.

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Nick W · Post by **Nick W** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:25 pm

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Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:18 pm

Bulova curv.

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mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:48 pm

Huzee4 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:23 pm Here are my watches, the Breitling Bentley is a copy, I was at a family funeral and a relative who’d flown from Australia was wearing it, being a watch guy I noticed it and commented that it looked great, he said he’d never liked it and promptly took it off and handed it to me insisting I keep it

Very nice.. Love the Seawolf

Colin_E · Post by **Colin_E** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:49 pm

Not really a big watch guy but hope I might benefit from the knowledge of those who are…
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:34 pm

Colin_E wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:49 pm Not really a big watch guy but hope I might benefit from the knowledge of those who are…
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?

It will probably need to go to Omega to be repaired properly.. I've never used their services but I know Breitling charge around 160 for a mechanical repair and 450ish for a full service so expect similar pricing Id have thought.. a full service will basically be like having the watch brand new again as they will replace or refurbish everything that has the slightest mark on back to brand new standard

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:47 pm

About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that

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Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:47 pm

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:34 pm It will probably need to go to Omega to be repaired properly.. I've never used their services but I know Breitling charge around 160 for a mechanical repair and 450ish for a full service so expect similar pricing Id have thought.. a full service will basically be like having the watch brand new again as they will replace or refurbish everything that has the slightest mark on back to brand new standard

I looked into it for mine: Ive seen approved Omega servicing from £240 and £320 for chronographs. Omega want from £340 to £570 respectively depending on calibre etc, you then get a 2 year warranty. Thats why I keep mine going on a watch winder, its better for the movement, bit like a trickle charger for my E89.

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:03 pm

Colin_E wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:49 pm Not really a big watch guy but hope I might benefit from the knowledge of those who are…
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?

Before sending it to Omega for what will undoubtedly be an expensive (but usually very good) repair, take it to a good watchmaker, not a mall kiosk etc and get them to do an assessment - it may be something as simple as a bit of grit stopping the movement, or a loose component. The fix may be quite simple and a lot less expensive than going the Omega route first. They may also be unable to repair the watch and will charge you an inspection fee, which you will have to add to the end bill from Omega so yes, it could be a bit of a gamble to try to save some money. It really depends on what the watch is worth, and what it is worth to you (not the same thing).
PS - this is a watch thread - we're hanging out for a pic of your Constellation

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