Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[chris56]

toastybase said:

I believe that’s the white one which in my opinion is better looking in real life

Yes white dial SS Daytona - I have the Black dial one as well and the different dial colours make a big difference to the look. Overall, I think I would go with the general consensus that the white dial version edges the black dial version for looks and readability.

[bertie]

chris56 said:

That’s bloody lovely, enjoy it

[gregd]

Took 3 months to arrive from order.. not bad at all..

[CardShark]

chris56 said:

toastybase said:

I believe that’s the white one which in my opinion is better looking in real life

Yes white dial SS Daytona - I have the Black dial one as well and the different dial colours make a big difference to the look. Overall, I think I would go with the general consensus that the white dial version edges the black dial version for looks and readability.

Ah, looked to have a very slight blue tone on my screen, couldn't be sure if it was a white or blue dial. Looking at it now it's definitely more white than blue

[andy tims]

chris56 said:

Nice.

One that’s very much on my list - just looking for a sensible deal.

[andy tims]

bertie said:

Decided to treat myself for my upcoming big birthday so secured this today...



Absolutely can’t wait to get it on my wrist.

Lovely piece.

[XJSJohn]

Sadly through inheritance, just acquired this, which has good PH, Engineering and Horological credentials, and its British!




from a quick google it is about a 1960 (which fits with what i know) Smiths Imperial 9ct Gold watch from the "pre-Rolls Royce" era apparently.

Any opinion on these?

Think i want to change it to a leather strap, but otherwise i like the original "patina" of it.

[Du1point8]

XJSJohn said:

Sadly through inheritance, just acquired this, which has good PH, Engineering and Horological credentials, and its British!




from a quick google it is about a 1960 (which fits with what i know) Smiths Imperial 9ct Gold watch from the "pre-Rolls Royce" era apparently.

Any opinion on these?

Think i want to change it to a leather strap, but otherwise i like the original "patina" of it.

Never let it go and keep... also make sure that all patina is kept and nothing buffed out.

[LordGrover]

XJSJohn said:

Sadly through inheritance, just acquired this, which has good PH, Engineering and Horological credentials, and its British!




from a quick google it is about a 1960 (which fits with what i know) Smiths Imperial 9ct Gold watch from the "pre-Rolls Royce" era apparently.

Any opinion on these?

Think i want to change it to a leather strap, but otherwise i like the original "patina" of it.

Not familiar with them but looks nice.
One for sale here: click.

[XJSJohn]

LordGrover said:

XJSJohn said:

Sadly through inheritance, just acquired this, which has good PH, Engineering and Horological credentials, and its British!




from a quick google it is about a 1960 (which fits with what i know) Smiths Imperial 9ct Gold watch from the "pre-Rolls Royce" era apparently.

Any opinion on these?

Think i want to change it to a leather strap, but otherwise i like the original "patina" of it.

Not familiar with them but looks nice.
One for sale here: click.

back in the day the same company as the Instruments Makers

https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/classic

Also supposedly the watch that Edmund Hillary wore to the top of Everest.

[LordGrover]

...and Tenzing Norgay wore what became the Explorer?

[XJSJohn]

LordGrover said:

...and Tenzing Norgay wore what became the Explorer?

yup ......

So i now have the Imperial (above) that was given to my father on his 21st birthday in 1961.

I also have my grandfather's early 1960's Smiths Everest.

I also own a Rolex Explorer an Omega Speedie and a Rolex Deepsea


I seem to have a thing for watches that try to go to extremes of distance


edit - the Smiths connection, Grandad retired from the Met in 1960 and took over security at Smiths in Cricklewood, so he probably got staff discounts.

Edited by XJSJohn on Wednesday 18th April 11:43

[Mezzanine]

Had a couple of free cushions in my watch box...







(Google Search pics)

[CardShark]

A couple of crackers there ^^^ How do you find the Damasko bracelet? If you need them Damasko will supply 10mm links (8mm is the regular size) if you need to fine tune the fit.

[ReaperCushions]

FTW said:

Should be with me in a few weeks....

I have one on the leather strap. It’s an excellent piece for the price, very chunky and feels well made.



Enjoy it!

[ZesPak]

Mezzanine said:

Had a couple of free cushions in my watch box...







(Google Search pics)

Both stunning watches! Is that damasco titanium?

[h4rvs87]

[LordGrover]

Which Damasko, DA36? I like them but some of them look pretty large for my wrist of a small girl.

[romeodelta]

Got the 34mm for my wife and I am so impressed with the weight, feel and finish, I ordered one for myself.

When the blue dial catches the light, it looks awesome.

Great piece for the price. Looking forward to receiving it.

https://www.jomashop.com/longines-watch-l37424966....

Edited by romeodelta on Friday 20th April 11:39

[CardShark]

ZesPak said:

Both stunning watches! Is that damasco titanium?

All Damaskos are made using their own hardened steel, including the bracelet. Unlike some brands, for example Sinn's tegimented steel and Citizen's duratec process, the steel is fully hardened i.e. it's not just a surface treatment, the bead blasted finish can make it look like titanium