Wrist Check 2016

[13m]

Blown2CV said:

i've always thought that diving rolex look good on alternative straps. I really like the bracelet though!

I'm with you there. The point of a dive watch is that it's roughty toughty and doesn't mind getting wet. Putting a leather strap on a 'Dweller is like wearing espadrilles with a wetsuit.

[ecain63]

How many owners buy one to go to 4000ft under the waves? 99.99999% buy because we like the look, not the practicality or suitability.

[ecain63]

It'll do me for a couple of weeks until it goes back in the safe

[The GMan]

13m said:

I'm with you there. The point of a dive watch is that it's roughty toughty and doesn't mind getting wet. Putting a leather strap on a 'Dweller is like wearing espadrilles with a wetsuit.

Don't really agree and changing a strap is so easy if you want to change the appearance of your watch.

Plus plus plenty of dive watches come on leather straps when sold.

[13m]

The GMan said:

13m said:

I'm with you there. The point of a dive watch is that it's roughty toughty and doesn't mind getting wet. Putting a leather strap on a 'Dweller is like wearing espadrilles with a wetsuit.

Don't really agree and changing a strap is so easy if you want to change the appearance of your watch.

Plus plus plenty of dive watches come on leather straps when sold.

Easier with drilled lugs like Eddie's than it is on later 'Dwellers.

But just because some people wear espadrilles with a wetsuit doesn't make it right.

[ewand]

Just back from the STS salon...

Before / after

[chris56]

[Blown2CV]

ewand said:

Just back from the STS salon...

Before / after

impressive refurb! Like the brushing.

[BrabusMog]

^^very nice, tough one to follow!

If I could only have one watch it would be tough to choose between this and the Explorer, I don't wear this that often but always love it when I put it on

[ewand]

Blown2CV said:

ewand said:

Just back from the STS salon...

Before / after

impressive refurb! Like the brushing.

Yeah, there's an interesting thread on http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?216809-Lappi... about Lapping machines and laser welding. It's amazing what you can do - purists might shudder at destroying originality, but if a watch has obvious blemishes on it and you're refinishing it to be like new for your own enjoyment, then who cares?

Total cost of refurb of case and bracelet was £250.

Edited by ewand on Saturday 20th August 15:43

[dc2rr07]

Blown2CV said:

ewand said:

Just back from the STS salon...

Before / after

impressive refurb! Like the brushing.

+1 no different than restoring cars in my opinion.

[T6 vanman]

Following the purchase last month of a 50th present to myself ...
you know the thread .. the one where my criteria was.. a Smart Chronograph automatic for a daily wearer that watch knowers will go .... oh yes nice ... but slips under the radar to joe public ... with my budget of £1.5k
The thread ended with everyone going


Well Mrs T6 has left me alone with the debit card .... So

[13m]

BrabusMog said:

^^very nice, tough one to follow!

If I could only have one watch it would be tough to choose between this and the Explorer, I don't wear this that often but always love it when I put it on

Thank you for sharing your toilet.

[andy_s]

ewand said:

Yeah, there's an interesting thread on http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?216809-Lappi... about Lapping machines and laser welding. It's amazing what you can do - purists might shudder at destroying originality, but if a watch has obvious blemishes on it and you're refinishing it to be like new for your own enjoyment, then who cares?

Total cost of refurb of case and bracelet was £250.

Edited by ewand on Saturday 20th August 15:43

Refurbing the case is generally accepted I'd say, the dial/hands can be picky points but the case should be fine - especially when done so well.

[AmitG]

chris56 said:

Love that. I really like the Breguet designs. A classic look.

Does it have a see-through back? If so, any chance of a picture of the movement?

[chris56]

AmitG said:

Love that. I really like the Breguet designs. A classic look.

Does it have a see-through back? If so, any chance of a picture of the movement?

Yes it does have a display back - here is a rough IPhone shot which shows the alarm mechanism.

[AmitG]

Thanks

[ecain63]

chris56 said:

AmitG said:

Love that. I really like the Breguet designs. A classic look.

Does it have a see-through back? If so, any chance of a picture of the movement?

Yes it does have a display back - here is a rough IPhone shot which shows the alarm mechanism.

Very nice indeed!

[dc2rr07]

chris56 said:

Yes it does have a display back - here is a rough IPhone shot which shows the alarm mechanism.

No comments yet on the screw head orientation

[webby23]

Just collected my long awaited new TAG Heuer Senna Special Edition

Surprisingly weighty and love how it looks!!

Edited by webby23 on Wednesday 24th August 13:59