offshore Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just a couple of quick and dirty shots of a Mappin & Webb quartz, I picked up over the weekend. It was in shabby condition, has had a dial clean, a new crystal, battery and strap...(I'm thinking of a nicer strap than this now, as it has cleaned up so well.) T'was a beautiful piece to work on, everything just 'fitted'. Unknown quartz movement, never seen one like it before... I don't know whether M & W have "redialled" another brand as their own, or if this was something they built themselves. Obviously dates to 1983, is solid gold, ( even the movement retainer is a solid gold piece )... I am thinking this ones on the way to the 'vault", as in "Not for sale". I just love its classic simplicity. There are some truly nice gens around, at "budget" prices , if you look hard enough, and are prepared to do a bit of work on them. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federico.fiorillo Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just a couple of quick and dirty shots of a Mappin & Webb quartz, I picked up over the weekend. It was in shabby condition, has had a dial clean, a new crystal, battery and strap...(I'm thinking of a nicer strap than this now, as it has cleaned up so well.) T'was a beautiful piece to work on, everything just 'fitted'. Unknown quartz movement, never seen one like it before... I don't know whether M & W have "redialled" another brand as their own, or if this was something they built themselves. Obviously dates to 1983, is solid gold, ( even the movement retainer is a solid gold piece )... I am thinking this ones on the way to the 'vault", as in "Not for sale". I just love its classic simplicity. There are some truly nice gens around, at "budget" prices , if you look hard enough, and are prepared to do a bit of work on them. Offshore It's nice even if it's not exactly my kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I wonder if when you wear this watch, you turn up 45mins late just like british rail. Just kidding nice catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Excellent pick-up, Mate! F- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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