IIRC the chrono pushers don't screw down - even on the gen. For bracelet adjustment; there should be a half link that you can add/remove. There is no adjustment on the clasp itself. Yours is a great looking watch I may add. Wear in good health.
That's a bit like being married and only sleeping with one woman!
Still, gen: easy one, my Seamaster 2254
rep: probably my JLC NSD, but that would change tomorrow and the day after - which is why most of my collection are reps.
It's actually a nice rep, not quite a 'super rep' but it holds its own against most reps out there. I'll try and post a photo in the morning as its now bed time!
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I got it from a member on here in a M2M sale. I don't know where he got it from. Sorry. But, it proves that they are available. Good luck in your hunt.
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As far as I know the older (pre ceramic) Seamasters have been out of stock with the TD's for some time now. I have a new yellow Seamaster chrono bought from a great member here. It's a little larger than the old versions, 44 or 45mm I'd say. There are two sizes of the new Seamaster chrono, 41 and 45 (if I remember correctly). I think the TD's stock the larger size, not sure about the smaller one. Mine is lovely
Well, H Samuel started in 1862 in Manchester, England. So all I know is that it's post 1862. I may take it into a few shops to see if they can date it. I do love it but I don't wear it, perhaps I should start?
That Hamilton looks nice.
Here's a few more. TBH this is the first time I've opened it up (oh the shame).
It looks to be completely genuine and unabused, which I guess is a good thing.
I have one very similar. This was passed to me a couple of years ago from my late uncles estate. It was my great uncles and possibly his fathers or uncles before him. I no nothing about it as it's history has been lost over the generations. It does however still work. I guess I should have it serviced sometime.
Depends on how you 'value' things. With a rep you don't need to tie up the same amount of money that you do with a gen. If a rep costs 10% the price of a gen and gives 90% the pleasure then I'd say it's good value. Also, I'd rather lose 20% of the value of a rep than 5% of the gen when it comes to selling them. Each to their own I say - I own both rep and gens.
If I remember correctly the 2264 is the quartz version of the Seamaster 2254. I doubt you'll get a quartz 2264 from the TD's. They should stock the 2254 though. I have both a gen and a rep 2254: great watches.
Is it good value for money? Errrrr no! Gens are not good value, when compared to a good rep. However if the pull of a gen is strong then the price is good. However, if it's not in your top 3 then move along swiftly.