New member introduction
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Hi
I thought it was about time I posted an introduction here, although some of you may know me already from other watch forums or elsewhere. I'm more of a watch enthusiast than a motor enthusiast I have to admit, but I was told that although this is Pistonheads that shouldn't be too much of a problem (and I hope I was given good advice ).
Anyway, I'm in my mid 40's, married (for 13 years this September), and work in sales. I've been interested in watches ever since I was 12 years old, and over the past 3 years or so the interest has seemed like an obsession at times - so much so that I find it almost impossible to wear the same watch for more than a day at a time. Fortunately I have an understanding wife
Ok, that's the boring intro done with. I suppose some photos of a few of my watches would be a good idea? So here are a few of my favourites at the moment....
I thought it was about time I posted an introduction here, although some of you may know me already from other watch forums or elsewhere. I'm more of a watch enthusiast than a motor enthusiast I have to admit, but I was told that although this is Pistonheads that shouldn't be too much of a problem (and I hope I was given good advice ).
Anyway, I'm in my mid 40's, married (for 13 years this September), and work in sales. I've been interested in watches ever since I was 12 years old, and over the past 3 years or so the interest has seemed like an obsession at times - so much so that I find it almost impossible to wear the same watch for more than a day at a time. Fortunately I have an understanding wife
Ok, that's the boring intro done with. I suppose some photos of a few of my watches would be a good idea? So here are a few of my favourites at the moment....
Seems to me that not only have you a superb taste in watches (Anonimo is an itch I haven't scratched yet since Pesty started posting photos of his) but you ain't exactly lacking in the photography department. A lovely collection and superbly presented sir.
Edit: there's a Marine Master for sale second hand at the moment too. Oh why do you all do this to me - sigh. That Spring Drive mechanism is to die for.
Edit: there's a Marine Master for sale second hand at the moment too. Oh why do you all do this to me - sigh. That Spring Drive mechanism is to die for.
Edited by lowdrag on Saturday 11th July 08:11
Thanks for the warm welcome, guys. It's good to be here
Looking forward to joining in with some debates and generally talking watches.
One thing though, I don't want my posts to be seen as promoting my straps, so please email me through my website if you have any questions about them & I'll reply to you that way - thanks
Looking forward to joining in with some debates and generally talking watches.
One thing though, I don't want my posts to be seen as promoting my straps, so please email me through my website if you have any questions about them & I'll reply to you that way - thanks
lowdrag said:
Seems to me that not only have you a superb taste in watches (Anonimo is an itch I haven't scratched yet since Pesty started posting photos of his) but you ain't exactly lacking in the photography department. A lovely collection and superbly presented sir.
Edit: there's a Marine Master for sale second hand at the moment too. Oh why do you all do this to me - sigh. That Spring Drive mechanism is to die for.
Thanks for the kind words Edit: there's a Marine Master for sale second hand at the moment too. Oh why do you all do this to me - sigh. That Spring Drive mechanism is to die for.
Note to self: Only been here a day and already being blamed for temptation LOL
PS - The Marinemaster 300 doesn't have a spring drive movement - it's a standard auto (actually it's an un-decorated Grand Seiko movement )
baptistsan said:
I love the Marinemaster. More pics of that one please.
Now how much is one of those going to set me back
You asked for some more pics.... how can I refuse Now how much is one of those going to set me back
They're not available in the UK directly, so you'd need to import one from the far East. Current list is 250,000 Yen (around £1650), but if you shop around you should get one around £1200. I know some will think that's a lot for a Seiko (mainly because Seiko promote themselves as a cheaper watch brand in Europe), but they are wonderful watches and well worth the money IMO
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