Search:

Type: Posts; User: drunken monkey

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.25 seconds.

  1. Replies
    24
    Views
    6,816

    But they have a history of producing them in...

    But they have a history of producing them in non-limited form too after the initial limited run.
    i.e 100th Anniversary enamel models.
  2. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,612

    And another one. Judging by how quickly the...

    And another one.

    Judging by how quickly the last event sold things (items literally disapperaring when i refreshed pages) I'm guessing it was quite successful.

    Well, there's a Raymond Weil...
  3. Replies
    21
    Views
    4,210

    Nevermind, it is an oyster case after all. Do...

    Nevermind, it is an oyster case after all.
    Do its not a pusher and just the round outer edge of the crown guards.

    So whats not been updated/pimped yet?
    Do you think the double ring of lume is...
  4. Replies
    21
    Views
    4,210

    I'm going the other way. Smart/elegant 1950s...

    I'm going the other way.

    Smart/elegant 1950s style chronograph for the Cellini range.
  5. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,612

    Anyone pick up a bargain? The Certina DS-4...

    Anyone pick up a bargain?
    The Certina DS-4 Powermatic80 was very tempting but alas they only had the white dial model listed.

    The couple of Grand Seiko models they had on didn't last very long....
  6. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,612

    Sales notice - Heads up ukers.

    Jura are having what looks like a bit of a stock clear out.

    50% on selected items.
    I've already got my bargain of the year.

    Jura Sales.

    Saw a hi beat GS for under £3000 but that went very...
  7. I think i like thoee hands more than the ones on...

    I think i like thoee hands more than the ones on the regular Duo.

    Thing is, I've wanted the regular Duo because i love how it looks on brown leather, especially the white dial. Not sure how the...
  8. Replies
    19
    Views
    2,310

    I have a kitchen devil chefs knife from the same...

    I have a kitchen devil chefs knife from the same time too.
    It takes up an edge easily (I start n stones then finish with ceramic rods) and it has quite a thick spine. It's what I use when I need to...
  9. Replies
    19
    Views
    2,310

    One of our restaurant suppliers gave me a double...

    One of our restaurant suppliers gave me a double version of these and I love it.
    I'm not a huge fan of cluttering up my work surface at home and at the restaurants we use magnetic strips on the...
  10. Replies
    75
    Views
    6,436

    I was also looking at the GX7 against the A6000....

    I was also looking at the GX7 against the A6000.

    For most purposes, the Sony is just easier to use. I found that on previous generation cameras, Lumix models tend to wash out colours more and they...
  11. Replies
    75
    Views
    6,436

    My cousin uses the A6000. It's a seriously good...

    My cousin uses the A6000.
    It's a seriously good camera for amateurs.

    I was looking at the 5100 vs the 6000 and I think the 6000 is worth the extra.
  12. Overly simplistic. Seller A has a store with a...

    Overly simplistic.
    Seller A has a store with a monthly rental cost of £6000 a month and 6 staff taking £25,000 a year vs Seller B that operates out of a 12' x 9' office with two people working...
  13. Replies
    65
    Views
    8,260

    Meanwhile, SalonQP is £60ish, a watchmaking class...

    Meanwhile, SalonQP is £60ish, a watchmaking class an additional £120 and this year I think Roger Smith going to be there holding talks.
    Last time I was there (when I met with Geoff) Arno Haslinger...
  14. Replies
    32
    Views
    6,028

    also not in the sale but a 38mm black and white...

    also not in the sale but a 38mm black and white GMT dive watch looks kinda cool (ignoring the homage dial...)...
  15. Thread: Food

    by drunken monkey
    Replies
    8,928
    Views
    2,888,671

    I found Five Guys burgers a bit average. The...

    I found Five Guys burgers a bit average.
    The chips are great and worth the entry as they say but the burgers don't match up.

    I still prefer GBK, especially when paired with their peppery onion...
  16. Replies
    86
    Views
    12,708

    That's my favourite Max Bill dial. Never figured...

    That's my favourite Max Bill dial.
    Never figured out which one would fit me best or which coloured dial.

    The unsung detail that blows Nomos way out of the water is the beautiful side profile of...
  17. Replies
    128
    Views
    14,081

    I don't see this as a case of having a favourite...

    I don't see this as a case of having a favourite numeral but more a favourite dial.

    When you use numerals, there are far more issues to deal with on a watch face so that when done well, any style...
  18. Replies
    34
    Views
    4,379

    November 19. According to post history, first...

    November 19.

    According to post history, first post was on the 22nd.
    Judging from that post, it's quite clear what my feelings were towards WUS.

    There are still few guys that are always nice to...
  19. Replies
    144
    Views
    12,018

    I'm a little rusty on my Speedmaster history but...

    I'm a little rusty on my Speedmaster history but my first reaction to that question is: which one?

    I was looking for a straight lug 105.003 a while back but then they FOIS'd me and the desire for...
  20. I was secretly hoping for a 36-38mm Adviser as...

    I was secretly hoping for a 36-38mm Adviser as per the original.
  21. Replies
    55
    Views
    5,880

    For me, it was the thickness. The bigger a thin...

    For me, it was the thickness.
    The bigger a thin watch is, the more akward it looks/feels.
    When a big watch us chunky, it kinda "fits". When a big watch is thin, it is more pancake like on the back...
  22. Hmm......

    Hmm...
    https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3BSyskcWIh8/Vh0bRIdB4AI/AAAAAAAAD_I/p89szA6HNNQ/s1024-Ic42/Screenshot_2015-10-13-15-53-53.jpg

    Edit:
    Didn't know year for Perrelet or the price of the...
  23. Replies
    55
    Views
    5,880

    Like that Longines. Did you ever get to try the...

    Like that Longines.
    Did you ever get to try the newer, bigger version?
  24. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,412

    Superseded or actual?

    Superseded or actual?
  25. Replies
    55
    Views
    5,880

    Have you actually tried a/any nomos watches?

    Have you actually tried a/any nomos watches?
Results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4
About Us
We are an independent and wide-ranging forum for watch enthusiasts. From mainspring to microchip, from Europe to Asia, from micro-brand to boutique - we cover it all. Novice or expert, we want you to feel at home. Whether it's asking a simple question or contributing to the fund of horological knowledge, it's all the same hobby. Or, if you like, you can just show us a picture of your new watch. We'll provide the welcoming and courteous environment, the rest is up to you!
Join us