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  1. Northernman Lemaniac Oct 15, 2017

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    Movement ring realignment should be easy.
    Freeing a stuck bezel is an interesting task. I would start by masking off the bezel insert and then applying WD40 or similar gently around the edge. I have freed a couple of bezels that way. One of them had no rust/corrosion, but some kind of sticky substance (sugary liquid?) gluing it stuck. Good luck!
     
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  2. nickgr Doesn't like baklava!!! Oct 15, 2017

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    Just bought this nice vintage Zenith from 1956:
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  3. Seaborg Oct 16, 2017

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    A new galuchat strap for my Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R.

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  4. sneer Oct 18, 2017

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  5. mr_yossarian Oct 18, 2017

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    Nothing... Desperately looking for a 80s or early 90s Sea-Dweller.
     
  6. khanmu Oct 18, 2017

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    Bought at the weekend, at a local antiques market in London... A dealer had boxes and boxes of old watches, parts and straps. Found this NOS Expandro strap, end links are set at 22mm but can be clipped down to 20mm... These were made I think in West Germany from the 50s-late 70s, and are well made and very solid.

    Anyway, it caught my eye as it had an early Speedmaster bracelet vibe - photo of the strap and then one for comparison with my NOS 7912 - it's actually more robust and weighs more than the 7912:

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    Best of all - it cost me £2!
     
  7. MGoBrew Oct 18, 2017

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    Just unboxed my MING 17.01...got lucky on the last drop. I want to keep it in the wrapping and wear it too. I’m torn.
     
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  8. sbac Oct 19, 2017

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    Beautiful Speedmaster Racing “TinTin” from the great @yeo kim choy
     
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  9. Hijak Oct 19, 2017

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    Just purchased some watch straps form Howard ( @Optimizer13 ) and am very impressed!:thumbsup: His company is called The Veblenist and the web site is WWW.theveblenist.com and I highly recommend a look. These are high quality buttery soft straps...here are some picks of the four I bought...
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    I especially like how the strap on the Seamaster brings out its faded gilt dial!::love:: There is a subtle texture on this strap that the pictures aren't really showing, too bad because it looks brilliant!
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    Buckle is a nice touch too.
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    I have bought straps from many places and these are some of the best quality I have come across. I think I need to get a 20mm black with grey stitching for my Excelsior Park chrono!;)
     
  10. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Oct 19, 2017

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    It was technically many months ago, but I just got it back from servicing and hadn't worn it yet, so I'm going to pretend that I just bought it / received it immediately.
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  11. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 20, 2017

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    All this Panda talk made me hungry. However budget precludes going nuts ...however I cold not resist this lovely Wakmann triple. It's f...ing fantastic and did not break the bank.
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  12. panaitchrono Oct 20, 2017

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    Just bought this..
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    to add to my collection..

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  13. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Oct 21, 2017

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    awaiting delivery of this, and its killing me!

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  14. mikesspeedy Oct 21, 2017

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    not up too your standards but I needed a cheap black tie watch, only 9ct gold on black leather, its quartz obviously, but it was super cheap. apart from the make it fits all the rules understated, does not stand out and I can take a quick glance every now and again so I can get a discrete flyer at carriages. P1030381.JPG
     
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  15. watchme First Owner - Omega Darkside Oct 21, 2017

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  16. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Oct 21, 2017

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    Not something I would normally be interested in but that multi-tone / sector / gilt / dial is giving me all kinds of feelz
     
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  17. Honza Oct 22, 2017

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    Just ordered omega seamaster 2236.50 the non-ac...cant wait. I had the full size but I feel the mid size will be great as well
     
  18. Lexm Oct 22, 2017

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    Recently purchased this one. Should arrive any day now.
    Limited edition for the Italian market.
     
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  19. gvids Oct 22, 2017

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  20. gvids Oct 22, 2017

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