New member introduction

[Toshi]

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....

[ALawson]

I hope that lot is insured! There are some nice watches, like the Sinn and the first Seiko.

[Gompo]

Wow, they're all stunning watches. Great taste. You can tell you are a proper watch fan with some of those.

Panerai and Sinn are prob my faves.

[Dominic H]

Nice collection, I'm liking the IWC Aquatimer chrono, the Ingenieur and the Seiko Gold Tuna on the nylon strap (one of yours?) looks very nice!

Edited by Dominic H on Saturday 11th July 10:32

[sneijder]

Nice collection, I've been looking at your website recently too.

Just a quick question, Is white stitching on a strap a bad idea for daily use, if it gets grubby is it easily cleaned ?

[1]

Welcome to PH Toshi.

I am a huge fan of your work .

The last antique strap I bought from you has weathered beautifully.

[tertius]

Hi Rich

[dutchgray]

Hi Rich welcome to Pistonheads
A couple of my watches...


You do make some of the best chunky leather straps, I really want a blue one now in a rally style.

And another watch, you should recognise this one...

Edited by dutchgray on Friday 10th July 23:05

[Pints]

I'll the first to admit that my watch knowledge is, erm, limited. But your collection is nothing short of watch porn.

[pastrana72]

Hello Toshi.



I really need to sort my self out with one of your straps real soon.

Nice Pictures.

[lowdrag]

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.

Edited by lowdrag on Saturday 11th July 08:11

[andy_s]

Funny enough I was looking at your site yesterday as someone had a Sinn done using the deployment buckle, which I didn't know you could do. Will be in touch later this year, some great work, but very distracting!

[toohuge]

Hi Toshi, welcome to pistonheads! Thanks for coming over and saying hi.
Lovely watches you have there and some fantastic photographic skills too

I love you aquatimer 2000 it's awesome.

[Toshi]

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

[Toshi]

dutchgray said:

And another watch, you should recognise this one...

Sure do. I'm glad you're enjoying it

[Toshi]

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

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 )

[Asterix]

Hi Toshi,

Some lovely peices and superb images.

Welcome to the gang.

[baptistsan]

I love the Marinemaster. More pics of that one please.

Now how much is one of those going to set me back

[Toshi]

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









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

[andy tims]

Hi Rich