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On today for Saturday

You mean something like my stunning FM with original box, croc strap and choice of deployant straps with RG deployant buckles?

What do we think of Blue Lizzard on the PAM Firenze, this is not a hobby it's an addiction

My pleasure. It is 30 plus degrees so a tad 'barmy' in the UK I have the Rubber B coming to try on a black Daytona soon and will share that. I have to say though at $150 the Everest strap is a crazy price!

Guys What do you think of the TMC with an Everest strap? Still seeing if I can get used to the size!

Just had to wear this today as the Everest Orange strap came today!

We're hitting 30 degrees here in the UK again today so thought my favourite Marlin fully modded Fiddy should enjoy it on my wrist! Have a great day guys. AJ

Guys I received my latest purchase from Andrew at Trusty yesterday in the UK which must break all records as I only ordered it last Sunday so 1 week from order to delivery! I was very impressed as I know we are all impatient and hate waiting for these deliveries and the postie to bring them.

Many thanks Sparkal I would like to change the caseback for a better, deeper engraved one, Yuki do not do them anymore, who is the best that will fit a Yuki case? Regards AJ

Thanks guys Please PM me with the datewheel guy's details? Regards AJ

Thanks Sgt Let's see how I get on as i truly love its looks and heritage style, your new explorer looks good by the way! AJ

Morning all, new to me as well is this stunning Tudor MC, just seeing iof i can get used to the smaller 39 mm size!

Guys The watch was built by Domi using a yuki case, yuki handset, tropic 21 crystal, and a serviced Swiss Valjoux 7734 movement that operates as per gen. The dial and hands were lumed using vintage lume. It was also waterproofed to 5 atm. The end links are 358. It certainly looks and works brilliantly exactly as per gen, its just the size I am struggling with, I have 8 inch wrists!

This arrived today from a fellow member and I have to say it is a stunning piece and must rank right up there for all time great looking watches. The only concern I have is will I be able to live with a sub 40mm watch when I am so used to much larger PAM's of the 47mm variety! Best AJ

Many thanks japanic Interestingly I never started with values/selling in mind, however these are regularly trading from what I see on the bay for between $1-2000 sometimes more depending on the movement, there are several listed ending soon from the guys in the Ukraine that were mentioned earlier in the thread. I would also suggest that immaterial of being vertical, horizontal or any other plane, as would have been in a 'pocket' these movements were made robustly and have not lasted for 100 years or more for nothing and were often made to time the railways and indeed used for military purposes. That is not to say today's movements have not been improved in some ways, however pocket watch movements are still currently available and relatively inexpensive. The one pictured above runs for over 48hrs, horizontal and vertical and without being 'regulated' has run to within 15 seconds over that period. Personally I would rather use one of these true handmade Swiss movements with beautiful detailing than an inferior mass produced movement all day, this is where movements started and why 'Swiss made' become synonymous with quality. Regards AJ

Mike I thought of you as I typed this due to our penchant for larger watches! AJ

Hi guys I have been playing with some old pocket watch movements and found some guys who make quite inexpensive ss cases that take a 44mm dial/movement. The attached photos are of the first piece that i have nearly finished all that is required is the new dial with the Roman numerals in the right position as this particular movement had a top crown and stem so required a 90 degree rotation. The lady making the dials uses the correct porcelain method and although an unmarked Swiss movement, she is copying this dial and placing the lovely small script of IWC on it which will make it look superb. Labour aside, the total cost of this particular project (dependent on movement cost) will be around $600, however, if you used an old IWC movement or Rolex movement that cost will be significantly higher, but where else are you going to get such a cool wristwatch with a 47mm case and stunning Swiss movement? Best regards AJ

I ordered these from Aaron at Cmbat straps recently and have to say that when I recieved them today I was simply amazed at the quality, finish and fit, I hope you enjoy the photos, the feel and softness/comfort is incredible. Regards AJ

This beauty arrived today from DSN so what else was I going to wear! Regards AJ

Summer has arrived so i took a couple of outdoor shots, I have worn my 187 today and cannot tell you how comfortable the genuine strap is! Looks stunning as well! Regards AJ

Thanks, It's actually a blueish strap, its just my light/photos AJ

Exactly but without the blisters!

Complete with shiny new Gator strap fr this evening.

Just received my new Croc strap from Eric at Hamilton Leather and am delighted with the look and finish, hope you like it. Regards AJ

The Hublot is actrually 48mm x 22mm which I believe is the exact size of the gen? The Challenger is a tad bigger with case diameter at 51.4mm, height of 28.5mm and the crystal alone at 14.3mm, the photo below shows this well.