The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

I like spinach but cauliflower and cauliflower do not agree with my acid reflux so sadly have to avoid them. Proper cod roe is nice but not the tinned mush. We got a gift of a large amount from a fishing boat when I allowed them access to our well equipped workshop.

Didn't want/unable to pay?

 

[oldwheels]

Didn't want/unable to pay?

Fishing boat had a breakdown of some equipment. I was asked by an employee who had been talking to them if they could use our workshop to fix it. Small community we help each other so I did not expect any reward. Costs nothing to be helpful.

 

[Dave7]

Bought myself a new watch.
@Dave7 - You're into diving aren't you? This is a 1960 British submariners service watch apparently.
What do you reckon?
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Its a classy looking watch Dirk, that's for sure.

 

[classic33]

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[classic33]

Bought myself a new watch.
@Dave7 - You're into diving aren't you? This is a 1960 British submariners service watch apparently.
What do you reckon?
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What depth is it water proof to?

Submariners worked in a mostly dry environment.

 

[Dirk]

Its a classy looking watch Dirk, that's for sure.

Should be for £4.89 inc P&P.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eaglemos...-/402603923241?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[Dave7]

Should be for £4.89 inc P&P.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eaglemos...-/402603923241?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

You was robbed my son, you was robbed .

 

[Dave7]

What depth is it water proof to?

Submariners worked in a mostly dry environment.

TBF I don't think he said it was waterproof at all.

 

[welsh dragon]

Blimey. That watch is even cheaper than the ones that I buy.

 

[ColinJ]

Blimey. That watch is even cheaper than the ones that I buy.

It cost about £4.89 more than mine...

If I want to know the time these days when I'm out I just use my phone (or Garmin on my bike).

PS Mind you, I do like the look of that watch.

 

[classic33]

Blimey. That watch is even cheaper than the ones that I buy.

Impossible, you said you don't buy any.

 

[ColinJ]

It is odd though that a 1960s watch was manufactured from 2010 onwards... (Obviously a cheapo replica. Let's hope it keeps good time!)

 

[Tenkaykev]

What depth is it water proof to?

Submariners worked in a mostly dry environment.

One of my work colleagues used to do a lot of “ Trials Fits” for the M.O.D. He was at Faslane fitting some electrical test kit into one of the Nuclear Subs that was getting towards the end of its refit. There was another contractor on board fitting some kit who decided it would be a good idea to drill a hole for a fixing and breached the inner hull 😮 oops!

 

[Dave7]

It is odd though that a 1960s watch was manufactured from 2010 onwards... (Obviously a cheapo replica. Let's hope it keeps good time!)

Its spot on...... .....twice each day

 

[welsh dragon]

It cost about £4.89 more than mine...

If I want to know the time these days when I'm out I just use my phone (or Garmin on my bike).

PS Mind you, I do like the look of that watch.

A big watch is better these days especially with my eyesight. I must admit I never wear a watch nowadays. I use my phone or my tablet.