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[sungod]

I guessed it was from the nineties or naughties, nice.

Yep, I did see the new ultra skinny version, must be like wearing a credit card on your wrist 🙂 I go to the opposite extreme sometimes - my Ball Deepquest is 10 times thicker than that Octo tourbillon...although tbh probably necessary to get that 3,000m water resistance you need for a pool holiday 😀
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chunky!

i've been dithering over jlc's polaris memovox for ages, doesn't go as deep as the ball, but it's similar thickness, probably will still be dithering a year from now

 

[Stevo 666]

chunky!

i've been dithering over jlc's polaris memovox for ages, doesn't go as deep as the ball, but it's similar thickness, probably will still be dithering a year from now

Yep, 45×19mm but not heavy as Ti case and on a rubber strap.

Dithering is good, especially if it's over dropping a decent chunk of your hard earned on male jewellery. I've learned the hard way a couple of times before. If you're OK with chunky and don't mind looking at other brands outside of your current collection, then have a look at the Omega Ultra Deep. Stunning piece (especially in the Summer Blue version) but it's not for the shy and retiring...

 

[Stevo 666]

Watch of the day (for me at least). Another lesser known brand.

 

[Psamathe]

Question/Help/Advice If Possible
I have a very old watch which for various reasons was very special to me but no longer works.

I've taken it in to a specialist watch maker who wanted to replace the movement and reported "not available" (but I think replacing movement is their standard practice as I took another slightly more recent watch I don't like so much in and they also "replace movement"). I assume "not available" means from their standard parts supplier(s).

I've sent it back to manufacturer (Tag Heuer) who initially thought they could get it working but then said "no parts" - again, probably means they no longer have the parts in their stock.

I've done online searches and there are a few places (EU & US) whose website says they have the Calibre movement in-stock, only minor difference is the date ring is a different colour, new one it white, watch one black - I assume a watchmaker could change the date rings over or not a massive issue.

Does anybody know of a reliable specialist repairer in the UK who might either be able to repair it either they source a replacement movement or I can buy one online and they just charge me for the labour.

Specialist place I used before I'd never use again as the other watch they did repair was a 200 m sealed watch and 3 days after getting it back the back fell off and ...

Many thanks
Ian

 

[Stevo 666]

Question/Help/Advice If Possible
I have a very old watch which for various reasons was very special to me but no longer works.

I've taken it in to a specialist watch maker who wanted to replace the movement and reported "not available" (but I think replacing movement is their standard practice as I took another slightly more recent watch I don't like so much in and they also "replace movement"). I assume "not available" means from their standard parts supplier(s).

I've sent it back to manufacturer (Tag Heuer) who initially thought they could get it working but then said "no parts" - again, probably means they no longer have the parts in their stock.

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I've done online searches and there are a few places (EU & US) whose website says they have the Calibre movement in-stock, only minor difference is the date ring is a different colour, new one it white, watch one black - I assume a watchmaker could change the date rings over or not a massive issue.

Does anybody know of a reliable specialist repairer in the UK who might either be able to repair it either they source a replacement movement or I can buy one online and they just charge me for the labour.

Specialist place I used before I'd never use again as the other watch they did repair was a 200 m sealed watch and 3 days after getting it back the back fell off and ...

Many thanks
Ian

I've used this place before for a repair and they did a good job. Based in Central London.
https://www.russelltalerman.com/

They have TAG on the list of brands that they deal with.

 

[Reynard]

I'm sure that once you know what movement that is, there will be a servicing guide, and a list of parts. Cousins UK have a big parts catalogue, but otherwise, a sniff around online might help.

First find out exactly what's wrong with it. A good watchmaker worth their salt will be able to either source parts or fabricate what's needed.

I use Rob at Time Lord watches here in Ely for my stuff. Most of my watches date from the 60s & 70s, with a few earlier ones as well - if he can get the parts, he'll fix 'em.

 

[sungod]

Yep, 45×19mm but not heavy as Ti case and on a rubber strap.

Dithering is good, especially if it's over dropping a decent chunk of your hard earned on male jewellery. I've learned the hard way a couple of times before. If you're OK with chunky and don't mind looking at other brands outside of your current collection, then have a look at the Omega Ultra Deep. Stunning piece (especially in the Summer Blue version) but it's not for the shy and retiring...

they do look really nice, especially the one with the uv fluorescent squiggle

just saw in nyt that benrus is relaunching, quite a nice retro look

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Case design definitely plays a part in how a watch wears. On paper the Audermars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is waaayyyy too big for my puny wrist but it wears great.

 

[Gunk]

Case design definitely plays a part in how a watch wears. On paper the Audermars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is waaayyyy too big for my puny wrist but it wears great.

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Wow, that’s a serious watch!

 

[Stevo 666]

they do look really nice, especially the one with the uv fluorescent squiggle

just saw in nyt that benrus is relaunching, quite a nice retro look

Yep, the 'Summer Blue' version showing the topography of the Marianas Trench and the UV thing is my favourite as well.

Don't know much about Benrus, will take a look.