wrist check 2024
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eccles said:
Was recently made redundant and decided to use some of my pay out to get one of my grail watches.
1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
Lovely - welcome to the club.1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
eccles said:
Was recently made redundant and decided to use some of my pay out to get one of my grail watches.
1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
That is a lovely watch indeed - if ever I get an inheritance then that is what i will be getting!1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
Cupid-stunt said:
Looking well! The brown/vintage aesthetic really works with the titanium case and bigger size, surprised it wasn't a bigger seller to be honest but maybe some folk didn't like the Bond tie-up!? That never seemed to harm the older, blue ones and I think this is a lot more special. Not a big Omega fan but this is so much more interesting than what say Rolex is doing the moment, though I wouldn't kick a titanium Yachtmaster out of bed!
Wildcat45 said:
From the pleased above, to the disappointed l.
I picked up this Bulova Lunar Pilot last week. I like the design, and the story behind it.
There’s an alignment issue that my OCD draws me to.
I picked up this Bulova Lunar Pilot last week. I like the design, and the story behind it.
There’s an alignment issue that my OCD draws me to.
If you are referring to the hand alignment it’s possible to adjust the positions by pressing the top and bottom paddles if I remember correctly.
Mine went out of line as the battery aged.
eccles said:
Was recently made redundant and decided to use some of my pay out to get one of my grail watches.
1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
Stunner.1970, Speedy pro, classed as a transitional pre moon watch . It's all original, not been serviced in years, but keeps great time. Really am rather chuffed with it.
I’m between two minds as to let mine age or to keep it nice and shiny with Polywatch and an old toothbrush.
Wildcat45 said:
Scotter said:
If you are referring to the hand alignment it’s possible to adjust the positions by pressing the top and bottom paddles if I remember correctly.
Mine went out of line as the battery aged.
It looked fine in the shop, I like to think I’d. have noticed it. The first thing I noticed when I got it home. It’ll be a pain getting it sorted as the ship had to order it in.
I was already slightly disappointed (maybe an overstatement) The first watch they brought out was the Meteorite limited edition. I told them that wasn’t what I ordered but they insisted it was and at £599 I was more than happy as they go for £1000 I think.
I came back from having a coffee to think about it to be told they’d made a mistake . I wish I’d been rash and just bought the thing there and then. That’ll teach me not to be cautious. :-)
Other than the alignment it is a lovely watch and it really suits the rubber strap over the bracelet.
Wildcat45 said:
Wildcat45 said:
Scotter said:
If you are referring to the hand alignment it’s possible to adjust the positions by pressing the top and bottom paddles if I remember correctly.
Mine went out of line as the battery aged.
It looked fine in the shop, I like to think I’d. have noticed it. The first thing I noticed when I got it home. It’ll be a pain getting it sorted as the ship had to order it in.
I was already slightly disappointed (maybe an overstatement) The first watch they brought out was the Meteorite limited edition. I told them that wasn’t what I ordered but they insisted it was and at £599 I was more than happy as they go for £1000 I think.
I came back from having a coffee to think about it to be told they’d made a mistake . I wish I’d been rash and just bought the thing there and then. That’ll teach me not to be cautious. :-)
Other than the alignment it is a lovely watch and it really suits the rubber strap over the bracelet.
I think I found a solution online to my problem.
Pulling the crown and pushing the paddles I vaguely remember.
Scotter said:
Wildcat45 said:
Wildcat45 said:
Scotter said:
If you are referring to the hand alignment it’s possible to adjust the positions by pressing the top and bottom paddles if I remember correctly.
Mine went out of line as the battery aged.
It looked fine in the shop, I like to think I’d. have noticed it. The first thing I noticed when I got it home. It’ll be a pain getting it sorted as the ship had to order it in.
I was already slightly disappointed (maybe an overstatement) The first watch they brought out was the Meteorite limited edition. I told them that wasn’t what I ordered but they insisted it was and at £599 I was more than happy as they go for £1000 I think.
I came back from having a coffee to think about it to be told they’d made a mistake . I wish I’d been rash and just bought the thing there and then. That’ll teach me not to be cautious. :-)
Other than the alignment it is a lovely watch and it really suits the rubber strap over the bracelet.
I think I found a solution online to my problem.
Pulling the crown and pushing the paddles I vaguely remember.
Scotter said:
Stunner.
I’m between two minds as to let mine age or to keep it nice and shiny with Polywatch and an old toothbrush.
This one is a nice unmolested original watch. I much prefer the aged look to the bright, shiny ones.I’m between two minds as to let mine age or to keep it nice and shiny with Polywatch and an old toothbrush.
I noticed that the top pusher was sticking out quite a bit, so I popped the movement out and screwed the pusher pin back in. Seeing as it's not been touched in years I gave the case and bracelet a clean in my ultrasonic cleaner which has really improved things.
The crystal had loads of light scratches and quite a few heavy ones, so I attacked it with a bit of MicroMesh and their plastic polish and it's come up a treat. You can still see the deeper scratches if you angle the watch and look in the light, but otherwise it's a huge improvement.
So now I have a nice clean watch with a hugely improved crystal, and I'm still in love with it!
dom9 said:
Cupid-stunt said:
Looking well! The brown/vintage aesthetic really works with the titanium case and bigger size, surprised it wasn't a bigger seller to be honest but maybe some folk didn't like the Bond tie-up!? That never seemed to harm the older, blue ones and I think this is a lot more special. Not a big Omega fan but this is so much more interesting than what say Rolex is doing the moment, though I wouldn't kick a titanium Yachtmaster out of bed!
Just like the watch ....
Changing the straps (not OEM OMEGA ones...) does mix it up some which is an inexpensive way to get a different feel.
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