Lets see your homage
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Mr_C said:
Why move it on when it looks so good?
Because it bugs me that I can't wind it to keep it running 
No big deal, I'm sure lots of people will say, but it annoys me.
Added to which I'm planning on shifting a few watches to buy something I really want.
It's on a Brady Strap too now, so looks better than the photo
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Marina Militare by Nicholas Cowen, on Flickr
Time & Alcohol by Nicholas Cowen, on Flickr
Edited by nickcowen on Tuesday 29th October 15:21
Love this one, wear it everyday. Yeah, the rotor is a bit noisy, but other than that, it feels solidly built, looks very well made, and is a fab watch IMHO! One day I'll sort it out a nice strap - right now i'm just too indecisive!
This one doesn't get much wear, but is a good watch for the money for sure, so nicely made for a mere £50-60. I think i'll wear it more once I get it on a less cheap sail cloth/cordura strap. Had it on a thick hand made black strap with red stitching, and a red rubber at times, but it just is crying out for a cordura strap, like the original, but thicker!
Was going to start importing Parnis watches and selling them cheap, for a little pocket money... but the straps are just so cheap, they let the watches down.
Now, I knew it'd be that way, and adjusted my expectations accordingly, but if I was selling them on ebay, perhaps people wouldn't know about the thin cardboard straps and the purchase and great value would be tainted? But... if you're looking for a Parnis watch, you are probably in the watch circle anyway and wouldn't be phased by something as simple as the strap? It's not exactly a known highstreet brand, kinda niche.
Rufus said:
Tell me more, as an owner of the real thing that looks really jolly close to being a 'fake' no, just without the words Rolex?
I think the reason why the likes of Alpha and Marina Militare plus others with no name but widely available on ebay look like fakes is because they come from the same factories in China. The Alpha GMT looks so similar to the real thing - the only way to tell is that the bezel on the real thing is maybe 1mm taller when looked at side on. That and the "Alpha" logo on the face. Rufus said:
Tell me more, as an owner of the real thing that looks really jolly close to being a 'fake' no, just without the words Rolex?
Where from etc etc?
It's a Parnis bought from the bay of flees. Where from etc etc?
Had to send to Rytetime as the markers were lifting of the face.
Solid apart from that.
I have the real thing too but as Stainless.
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