Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[hilly10]

T1547 said:

Not the most original choice I know but finally arrived at the weekend after a bit of a delay from the supplier..

Nice all time classic

[markmullen]

I've got a moonwatch but wanted something waterproof as I'm about to start doing some powerboating. 1000 metres ought to suffice



I do love practicality, a watch I can take into space and another I can dive far deeper than any man could ever.

[marcosgt]

hilly10 said:

T1547 said:

Not the most original choice I know but finally arrived at the weekend after a bit of a delay from the supplier..

Nice all time classic

Indeed, there's a reason the Speedmaster's so popular!

If only the watchmaker would get around to fixing mine!

M.

[michael gould]

hilly10 said:

Hopefully this and whats round it should be with me next week. Smart looking engine don't you think



Paul

show off !!!!!

[Blown2CV]

hilly10 said:

Hopefully this and whats round it should be with me next week. Smart looking engine don't you think



Paul

when's the rest of it turning up? Does it come piece by piece like with a magazine subscription?

[yeti]

geezerbutler said:

Now let that credit card have a rest....

The what?

[michael gould]

yeti said:

geezerbutler said:

Now let that credit card have a rest....

The what?

credit for a watch........never !

[hilly10]

Blown2CV said:

hilly10 said:

Hopefully this and whats round it should be with me next week. Smart looking engine don't you think



Paul

when's the rest of it turning up? Does it come piece by piece like with a magazine subscription?

It all lands tomorrow so pics tomorrow night.

Meanwhile this landed to day. A little cheapie which I could not resist. Its a really well made sterile homage, that's very comfortable on the wrist

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

Here you go. Sorry about the phone pics and paintshop edit. You may make out the serial number of 213 which is my date of birth (21/3)






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Mine lands tomorrow. Pussers as you like!

[dai1983]

ecain63 said:

Mine lands tomorrow. Pussers as you like!

Still like to see it. Mine pretty much stays in my wardrobe until the weekend

[michael gould]

arrived in this morning.........very chunky and masculine for a VC

It wears smaller on the wrist than the picture

[Fotic]

I'm conflicted. I love that watch but...

[mikeveal]

yeti said:

Sigh. Another one. Always wanted to try one and guy took >really< nice pictures. Yes it's just an ETA 2894 but a what a lovely case and strap change design.

Snap - ish .I've got one of those. Not the chrono though. It's a nice watch, but:
The crown really digs in to my wrist.
The leather strap tears really easily right at the point that it meets the case. There's a reason that Cartier offer such a short warranty on the strap, and it's not really on for a £500 strap IMHO.

( I hope H22 reads that. The thought of his face when he realises that you can spend £500 on a watch strap...)
Congrats.

[michael gould]

mikeveal said:

yeti said:

Sigh. Another one. Always wanted to try one and guy took >really< nice pictures. Yes it's just an ETA 2894 but a what a lovely case and strap change design.

Snap - ish .I've got one of those. Not the chrono though. It's a nice watch, but:
The crown really digs in to my wrist.
The leather strap tears really easily right at the point that it meets the case. There's a reason that Cartier offer such a short warranty on the strap, and it's not really on for a £500 strap IMHO.

( I hope H22 reads that. The thought of his face when he realises that you can spend £500 on a watch strap...)
Congrats.

your bad !!! £500 for a strap sounds about right ......does that include VAT ?

Yeti hasn't bought a new watch for a week.....his pocket money must have run out !

[mikeveal]

michael gould said:

you're bad !!! £500 for a strap sounds about right ......does that include VAT ?

Probably not knowing Cartier. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with £500 for a strap, if it's a decent well designed and made item. I mean it's just a strap, I can buy a pretty nice one for a ton, so for £500 it's got to be nicer, it should last longer than six months...

[michael gould]

mikeveal said:

michael gould said:

you're bad !!! £500 for a strap sounds about right ......does that include VAT ?

Probably not knowing Cartier. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with £500 for a strap, if it's a decent well designed and made item. I mean it's just a strap, I can buy a pretty nice one for a ton, so for £500 it's got to be nicer, it should last longer than six months...

im afraid anything to do with straps or servicing is a racket.....it goes with the turf

[ecain63]

dai1983 said:

Still like to see it. Mine pretty much stays in my wardrobe until the weekend

It's here. I'll put some pics up later but im so much more impressed than i thought I'd be.

[geezerbutler]

michael gould said:

arrived in this morning.........very chunky and masculine for a VC

It wears smaller on the wrist than the picture

Always liked these - looks great.

And apologies - I forgot that you and Mr Yeti always pay for your watches with gold bullion....

[michael gould]

geezerbutler said:

michael gould said:

arrived in this morning.........very chunky and masculine for a VC

It wears smaller on the wrist than the picture

Always liked these - looks great.

And apologies - I forgot that you and Mr Yeti always pay for your watches with gold bullion....

ha ha .....i wish....no we just pay with hard, honestly earned income.........Im really pleased with my new purchase but my wife thinks its vulgar (just like me ) and she banned me from anymore watch purchases.........thanks for your kind comment

[geezerbutler]

I think my threshold for vulgarity is quite low and don't think that qualifies. Can't comment on your personal level of vulgarity, but as for the watch - it's just on the right side of a Franck Muller.

As for being banned from further purchases....doesn't she understand that you're sick? This watch thing is an illness dammit!