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Looking through one of my boxes for lesser worn watches I rediscovered my late fathers old Seiko. I bought it for him when I was somewhere between 10-12 years old. It was present; birthday or Christmas I guess. It was over 30 years ago and probably closer to 40. He wore it as 'best' and cherished it as it came from his only son. When he passed away it was given to me. There's no great cash value but the sentimental value is priceless. What are others stories of handed down watches?

Yes, yes, YES. I love it. I'd even consider the gen.

Franken blue Seamaster Chrono today.

Just use the TD's. I don't think that they'll do a drop in service anyway. They certainly don't have shops. Anywhere you can look at the merchandise is likely to be a tourist area selling poor quality fake watches. Take Turkey and their 'genuine fake' shops or Canal St, these are both well known for junk. Stick to the TD's.

This one.

Balls

My black one is a rep

After seeing one in M2M I felt obliged to wear mine today.

SOA 42 white on a wildebeest strap.

I think it could be the crystal gasket rather than the crystal itself that is causing the crystal to sit too high. I've been reading up on one of my projects: a PO bezel on a Seamaster Pro case. Some (gens) need a PO gasket to get the height right. I did have a rep 2254 Seamaster with a PO crystal and that sat high - like yours. I never dismantled it though so can't say for sure if it was the gasket or the crystal.

Hmmmm can the boss fix this too ....

Hmmm wonder why I said it twice? Hmmm wonder why I said it twice?

Since yesterday my posts seem to be repeated. When I write something, it appears twice within the same post...... What's happening? Come on crew send out the Power Rangers.

I have a red Black Bay and the quality is great. In general, the differences between V1, V2 etc are very small. Occasionally there is a glaring error that's fixed but for the most part it's a sales pitch to sell more reps. If you want a black Black Bay pick your TD and go for it as they source them from the same places. Only caveat is if there are different rep factories involved. I don't know enough about the black version. Do your research on the forms and establish if there are different factories making them. I have a red Black Bay and the quality is great. In general, the differences between V1, V2 etc are very small. Occasionally there is a glaring error that's fixed but for the most part it's a sales pitch to sell more reps. If you want a black Black Bay pick your TD and go for it as they source them from the same places. Only caveat is if there are different rep factories involved. I don't know enough about the black version. Do your research on the forms and establish if there are different factories making them.

And with lume charged.

Were they the forum that next door (at the other RWG) spammed for fun a while back?

Adorable. Don't let her grow up!

Been a while since I posted in a wrist check. A cheapie PO for work today

I though the V1 bezel screws were hit or miss - some good some not. Mine seem ok, only the blue chapter ring was off. Anyway, maybe I'll go for a V2 sometime. I'd like a Chrono too.

The Rolex is likely to hold its value better if you want to flip it later. If it's a keeper get the Omega as everyone will suspect the Rolex to be a fake lol

Very nicely done. It was the Bond Seamasters that got me interested in high end watches. Oddly though I've never owned a blue Bond Seamaster.

@Nanuq. I love fat bikes. Cycling is my hobby these days. I used to road and off road race back in the 80's and 90's. I've toured Europe twice doing around 1800 miles each time. The first time I was 12 years old. The second time was in 1986 and I used a mountain bike. It caused a real stir in Europe where they hadn't arrived yet lol One day I intend to build a bamboo fat bike. Maybe electric powered even. One day....

For me there is only one Speedy and that's the moon watch. I'm an Omega guy so would probably go for the Omega. I guess it depends on your taste. Sorry no help at all!

Penzance. I surf mostly on the north coast though (Gwithian and Hayle) and other water sports on the south coast - Mounts Bay.

Correct, rude ones taste better.