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[stonedsurd]

Originally Posted by KidMod-Southpaw

Hey Stonesturd, could you give me an idea of where you got the Seagull. I didn't capture my interest too much when I first saw it but it's been on my mind since!

Tad- how many watches are you up to now then?

You can get it directly from Seagull at the cheapest price. I've sent you the details in a PM.

I was impatient, and wanted the option for customs-cleared shipping because Indian customs are notorious for pilfering and being generally slow, so I ordered it from watchunique.com

The one place you *don't* want to order from is seagull1963.com, because it's stupidly overpriced there.

Also, keep in mind that the watch is available with a flat sapphire crystal and a domed acrylic crystal. I prefer the authentic look of the domed acrylic to the raised bezel of the sapphire-topped version, but YMMV. Make sure you know what you're ordering, though.

[Mister_Tad]

Originally Posted by KidMod-Southpaw

Tad- how many watches are you up to now then?

Just 5, but only have box-space for 4

Does anyone have any experience with these winder/boxes?
http://www.thegiftery.co.uk/jeweller...gn=froogle#269

I've seen them on John Lewis before, which in my mind makes them seem at least somewhat reputable for some reason. I have a Rapport single right now, which is great, but I'd sooner buy a new watch than the Rapport cabinet with a similar format to the one linked above.

[stonedsurd]

I'm a little wary of overwinding my watches, so if I'm not wearing one of the autos, I just let it run down. I'm not so lazy that a little time/date setting action puts me off

[Mister_Tad]

At one point I was wearing the same automatic every day, 7 days per week - pretty sure there's protection in place to prevent over-winding! (same with manual winds)

I'm pretty sure that "bricks with regular use" wouldn't be acceptable feature on any watch in the £1000+ category

[stonedsurd]

Originally Posted by Mister_Tad

At one point I was wearing the same automatic every day, 7 days per week - pretty sure there's protection in place to prevent over-winding! (same with manual winds)

I'm pretty sure that "bricks with regular use" wouldn't be acceptable feature on any watch in the £1000+ category

Sorry, what I meant when I said "over winding" was the wear and tear that comes with constant motion. Wearing a watch 16 hours a day for a year necessitates a servicing and re-lube within about 3 years (on the safe side, but usually not more than 5 years).

If you have a watch that's winding (and consequently running) 24/7, either on your wrist or in a winder, you are just decreasing the time between inspections.

I know its overcautious, and I probably wouldn't care about doing it with a Seiko or Miyota, but I would be pretty cagey about doing it with a Rolex/JLC/Omega.

[Unicorn]

Originally Posted by Unicorn

I'm thinking of getting another Tissot in the new year. I've been wearing my T-Touch Ti Expert every day for more than two months and am still waiting to get parts for my (previous daily wear) 8 year old Accurist, but I'd love this PR100 to replace it as my "work watch";



I love blue dials and an automatic would be so handy for every day wear. I also need a waterproof watch, and my Accurist lost its waterproof seal after the first battery change. I'm attempting to get it watertight again, but as I've said, I'm waiting on a couple of parts for it at the moment, namely a caseback seal, bracelet spring bars and a stem and crown.

Following on from this, I also love the PRS516:



Between the two, I like the PRS more than the PR, but I will probably end up with the PR because it's more understated looking, which I think makes it a more suitable every day wear watch.

Originally Posted by lp1988

Same as always

Which model is this?

[lp1988]

Originally Posted by Unicorn

Which model is this?

J376/476

[Mister_Tad]

Originally Posted by stonedsurd

Sorry, what I meant when I said "over winding" was the wear and tear that comes with constant motion. Wearing a watch 16 hours a day for a year necessitates a servicing and re-lube within about 3 years (on the safe side, but usually not more than 5 years).

If you have a watch that's winding (and consequently running) 24/7, either on your wrist or in a winder, you are just decreasing the time between inspections.

I know its overcautious, and I probably wouldn't care about doing it with a Seiko or Miyota, but I would be pretty cagey about doing it with a Rolex/JLC/Omega.

Ah, that makes more sense.

I hadn't thought of it that way - all I know is how stupid I feel when someone asks the time and I glance at the watch to realise it's 8 hours ago (or three days ago) because I've grabbed a watch in a hurry and not noticed that it's dead... and then when I've reset the time I still have the date 12 hours off..

[stonedsurd]

My Seagull has arrived. Bonus look at my 1680 Submariner. It is actually a rare "Red Sub" but I had the original dial removed and hid it away.


Tools by angad84, on Flickr


Seagull 1963 Chronograph by angad84, on Flickr


Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Green by angad84, on Flickr


Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Black by angad84, on Flickr


Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Movement by angad84, on Flickr

[jopers1986]

Picked up my new Tissot Tradition this afternoon, is beautiful!!





Grandads initials on the back.

[wolfticket]

Soooo, Tissot good then?
Because I've had my eye on this since seeing it in a shop window in Bern:



I like it because it has an unnecessarily big unabbreviated day of the week indicator

[KidMod-Southpaw]

I quite like the day indicator, reminds me of an old train station for some reason.

[jopers1986]

Tissot are great Swiss watches, and unique! They have some great perpetual movements, couldn't be more happy with mine

[Krikkit]

I seem to remember the consensus about Tissot is decent, but overpriced. At similar money for the auto's you can get better.

But, most importantly, if you like 'em, buy 'em.

[stonedsurd]

Tissot is actually on the reasonable end of the spectrum for ETA-powered Swiss autos. But they're largely boring and safe, so I'd shop around for something with a little more soul. Even Hamiltons

[kenco_uk]

I'm looking at a Mondaine watch, I love the second-hand indicator. The question is, are they any good? I.e. durable, good time-keeping? I've read a review which mentions any with a date indicator on have to be reset at the end of each month.

[Bufo802]

Had this Maurice Lacroix watch for 2 1/2 years now, automatic, swiss made and also not too big which I quite like. Worn it most days since then so been a bit battered but has lasted very well.

[Unicorn]

Originally Posted by wolfticket

Soooo, Tissot good then?
Because I've had my eye on this since seeing it in a shop window in Bern:



I like it because it has an unnecessarily big unabbreviated day of the week indicator

I love Tissot, and have had one (Titanium T-Touch Expert) on my wrist more or less every day for the past 3 1/2 months now - and have no intention of stopping! You won't be disappointed, they do know how to make a very good watch

[Blademrk]

My current watch is an iPod Nano (the small square one) in a LunaTik watchstrap case

[TheTourist]

Not having as much money as I'd like, I have to stick to a cheap one for now. But that's not always bad, I've got a Timex Easy Reader - love how subtle it is.