Wrist Check - 2018

[SturdyHSV]

desolate said:

SturdyHSV said:

Don't mock the afflicted

It's already in my basket, I think I'm doing very well to resist!

Must. Not. Drink. Alcohol.

My business partner once touted an idea for a device that was effectively a breathalyser login for paypal.
Maybe with a bit of work it could be extended to ebay and various watch buying sites.

I imagine ebay would be keen for that to remain just an idea, surely 10% of their transactions are done late in the evening around the weekend?

[AMG Merc]

SturdyHSV said:

AMG Merc said:

Don't mock the afflicted

It's already in my basket, I think I'm doing very well to resist!

Must. Not. Drink. Alcohol.

I know what you mean HSV. A couple of pieces keep popping up here that I neither need nor (for one at least) can afford) but...

[Greendubber]

lostkiwi said:

Should be fine. They're a good bunch in there. Had 3 watches from them now - That one, a Lunar Pilot and my Mühle Glasshütte 29er.

It's not looking good

Had an email saying the watch wasn't in stock and the one they had was the leather strap version. No problem I said as I'd have changed the strap anyway but I've now had another email saying the wrong image was on the website with a link to the actual watch they have in stock. Problem is it isn't the same watch at all. I don't like the one in the link (it's not got the nice movement) so I've emailed saying it's not the same watch and I specifically wanted the military one.

Sadly I've just had a dispatch text come through so I hope they've not sent it because it'll have to be returned.

Bugger.

[lostkiwi]

Greendubber said:

It's not looking good

Had an email saying the watch wasn't in stock and the one they had was the leather strap version. No problem I said as I'd have changed the strap anyway but I've now had another email saying the wrong image was on the website with a link to the actual watch they have in stock. Problem is it isn't the same watch at all. I don't like the one in the link (it's not got the nice movement) so I've emailed saying it's not the same watch and I specifically wanted the military one.

Sadly I've just had a dispatch text come through so I hope they've not sent it because it'll have to be returned.

Bugger.

Damn. Well it explains why it was so cheap!

[nikaiyo2]

seefarr said:

It is nice! I know nothing about them but love a good '70s (?) watch. Any more info on the "interesting life" story?

Back at home will do a thread later on, so as not to clutter this up

[Greendubber]

lostkiwi said:

Greendubber said:

It's not looking good

Had an email saying the watch wasn't in stock and the one they had was the leather strap version. No problem I said as I'd have changed the strap anyway but I've now had another email saying the wrong image was on the website with a link to the actual watch they have in stock. Problem is it isn't the same watch at all. I don't like the one in the link (it's not got the nice movement) so I've emailed saying it's not the same watch and I specifically wanted the military one.

Sadly I've just had a dispatch text come through so I hope they've not sent it because it'll have to be returned.

Bugger.

Damn. Well it explains why it was so cheap!

Yep, nevermind! The strap I ordered for it will look good on another so there is one positive from this whole experience

[lostkiwi]

Continuing the Bulova theme for this week decided to go a bit dressier...

[Greendubber]

Well no new Bulova for me sadly. First Class watches tried their best, spoke with Bulova who thought they had one but it turned out they didnt.

Nevermind, they were very apologetic so I'd happily order again through them.

[lostkiwi]

Greendubber said:

Well no new Bulova for me sadly. First Class watches tried their best, spoke with Bulova who thought they had one but it turned out they didnt.

Nevermind, they were very apologetic so I'd happily order again through them.

That's a pity.
They are good folks there. I've never been disappointed in their service and they'll often do a deal.

[Greendubber]

lostkiwi said:

That's a pity.
They are good folks there. I've never been disappointed in their service and they'll often do a deal.

Yep they seemed decent, not too far from me either so that's another bonus.

The new straps fitted nicely onto a Seiko chrono, as you said great value for money so I'll be ordering some more.

[andy tims]

Another old Autavia this week

[CardShark]

Have a great weekend, all.

[anonymous-user]

I put this on a NATO as the standard strap and buckle are a bit bulky and need wearing in.

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 5th November 14:54

[h4rvs87]

Factory DD40 courtesy of the lanes watch company.

Bit different to the other stuff

[CardShark]

Out for a cheeky mid-week pint. Or three.

Edited by CardShark on Thursday 8th November 02:20

[Pesky]

Teatime in sunny Chiang Mai.

Edited by Pesky on Thursday 8th November 12:05

[phl]

Tudor for a Thursday at the office..

[andy tims]

[bob-lad]

I like that. Elegantly large numerals for my old eyes.

[So]

andy tims said:

Yes, that is rather smart. Display back?