Porsche Military watch
Discussion
My bracelet could do with recoating, but I have no idea where to get it done?
Yes I've seen so many variants of the faces,
Military
Orfina
with or without the 3H logo (supposed to be extra bright lume)
etc.
PD logo ro Porsche Design text.
But I think they are basically all the same with the Lemania 5100 movement.
Yes I've seen so many variants of the faces,
Military
Orfina
with or without the 3H logo (supposed to be extra bright lume)
etc.
PD logo ro Porsche Design text.
But I think they are basically all the same with the Lemania 5100 movement.
Edited by Batteryboy on Tuesday 16th February 14:49
Batteryboy said:
My bracelet could do with recoating, but I have no idea where to get it done?
Yes I've seen so many variants of the faces,
Military
Orfina
with or without the 3H logo (supposed to be extra bright lume)
etc.
PD logo ro Porsche Design text.
But I think they are basically all the same with the Lemania 5100 movement.
recently enquired about this (after seeing your watch, I found a really worn one on german ebay.Yes I've seen so many variants of the faces,
Military
Orfina
with or without the 3H logo (supposed to be extra bright lume)
etc.
PD logo ro Porsche Design text.
But I think they are basically all the same with the Lemania 5100 movement.
Edited by Batteryboy on Tuesday 16th February 14:49
Apparently the case can be done but its a real big job to re do the bracelet.
There are a few after market PVD bracelets around. some good some not so
balls I did but can't find the link now. I'll see if I can find it think ot was a german site.
these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
these two are by hadley roma who have a good reputation.
http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/85/#MB4018B
pity it looks like the solid link version only somes with curved ends
http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/85/#MB4018B
pity it looks like the solid link version only somes with curved ends
Batteryboy said:
Here it is with the original Porsche Design PVD black metallic bracelet.
I'm not sure I don't prefer the bund now I've swapped it over. It will be my daily wearer for now, so I think I'll try it for a week or so with each, and see how I get on. The bund strap is more unusual, interesting to see how the strap makes quite a difference to the appearance of the watch on your wrist.
Edited by Batteryboy on Tuesday 16th February 13:31
Ah yes the Curta.
The story of these amazing devices is well documented on the net, designed in a concentration camp by a Jewish engineer, his father had previously designed larger mechanical calculators.
It is thought he was allowed to survive the concentration camp if he continued to design the Curta for use by the German military. He was clever enough to ensure they never fully understood his design, and it is claimed some help from the "Walther" family who were competitors of his fathers, but had helped the German cause, all came together to let Curta evade death and start manufacture of these amazing mechical devices in Lichtenstein after the war.
Originally sold for such things as making complex calculations for field surveying, my example was used by my father in law to calculate margin percentages on stock market gilt trades a long time ago. In a Car theme they were also very popular for regularity runs, for calculating average speed etc, known as pepper grinders, due to the turning action of the handle.
The story of these amazing devices is well documented on the net, designed in a concentration camp by a Jewish engineer, his father had previously designed larger mechanical calculators.
It is thought he was allowed to survive the concentration camp if he continued to design the Curta for use by the German military. He was clever enough to ensure they never fully understood his design, and it is claimed some help from the "Walther" family who were competitors of his fathers, but had helped the German cause, all came together to let Curta evade death and start manufacture of these amazing mechical devices in Lichtenstein after the war.
Originally sold for such things as making complex calculations for field surveying, my example was used by my father in law to calculate margin percentages on stock market gilt trades a long time ago. In a Car theme they were also very popular for regularity runs, for calculating average speed etc, known as pepper grinders, due to the turning action of the handle.
Edited by Batteryboy on Friday 19th February 11:01
Batteryboy said:
Ah yes the Curta.
The story of these amazing devices is well documented on the net, designed in a concentration camp by a Jewish engineer, his father had previously designed larger mechanical calculators.
It is thought he was allowed to survive the concentration camp if he continued to design the Curta for use by the German military. He was clever enough to ensure they never fully understood his design, and it is claimed some help from the "Walther" family who were competitors of his fathers, but had helped the German cause, all came together to let Curta evade death and start manufacture of these amazing mechical devices in Lichtenstein after the war.
Originally sold for such things as making complex calculations for field surveying, my example was used by my father in law to calculate margin percentages on stock market gilt trades a long time ago. In a Car theme they were also very popular for regularity runs, for calculating average speed etc, known as pepper grinders, due to the turning action of the handle.
Fascinatng, never seen these before, what a good story too. The story of these amazing devices is well documented on the net, designed in a concentration camp by a Jewish engineer, his father had previously designed larger mechanical calculators.
It is thought he was allowed to survive the concentration camp if he continued to design the Curta for use by the German military. He was clever enough to ensure they never fully understood his design, and it is claimed some help from the "Walther" family who were competitors of his fathers, but had helped the German cause, all came together to let Curta evade death and start manufacture of these amazing mechical devices in Lichtenstein after the war.
Originally sold for such things as making complex calculations for field surveying, my example was used by my father in law to calculate margin percentages on stock market gilt trades a long time ago. In a Car theme they were also very popular for regularity runs, for calculating average speed etc, known as pepper grinders, due to the turning action of the handle.
Edited by Batteryboy on Friday 19th February 11:01
Pesty said:
balls I did but can't find the link now. I'll see if I can find it think ot was a german site.
these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
Pesty, thanks for the link. Have you ever used this site to order anything? Is it genuine?these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
Chris
That was my PD on watchuseek earlier in the thread, i'd say £1K is a good price. I sold a mint, serviced one complete with box, instructions and card for nearer £2K.
I love these Lemania based chronos. The link to the strap site is cool, never seen that before.
I love these Lemania based chronos. The link to the strap site is cool, never seen that before.
Edited by thewampacave on Sunday 28th February 16:31
toohuge said:
Pesty said:
balls I did but can't find the link now. I'll see if I can find it think ot was a german site.
these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
Pesty, thanks for the link. Have you ever used this site to order anything? Is it genuine?these two are fairly cheap may be worth a punt just to try them.
http://www.tungchoywatch.com/index.php/cPath/136_2...
Chris
how does the current bracelet fit? I assume its a straight end like some of those?
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