The watch thread.

[Gooner]

Who the f#ck can even can look at a watch when riding? Mine is obscured by by both my leathers and gloves.

You could wear it over your leathers on a longer strap. I have a WWII pilots watch like that, and drivers, divers and astronauts all did something similar.

 

[Hawk13]

You could wear it over your leathers on a longer strap. I have a WWII pilots watch like that, and drivers, divers and astronauts all did something similar.

You could .... or could keep your eyes on the road.

If I'm on my sportbike, I know how long I've been out as I run out of fuel within the hour or need a leg stretch.

If I'm the 'tourer' it has a clock

 

[Gooner]

You could .... or could keep your eyes on the road.

If I'm on my sportbike, I know how long I've been out as I run out of fuel within the hour or need a leg stretch.

If I'm the 'tourer' it has a clock

Fair enough, looks like you have it covered.

Some people might wonder why you need two bikes, but as @outrun pointed out, if we were logical in our choices of boys toys then we probably wouldn’t be on this forum.

I guess we can just live and let live.

 

[Geo]

I bet you watch this until the end ( no pun intended)

TikTok - Make Your Day

I work on watches, what a load of setup b00locks!

 

[CatmanV2]

I work on watches, what a load of setup b00locks!

What on earth would do that to a watch?

C

 

[Wack61]

I work on watches, what a load of setup b00locks!

The finding was , I thought the cleaning looked ok

 

[Geo]

The finding was , I thought the cleaning looked ok

It’s my opinion watch in the video has been deliberately covered in mud and colouring that looks like rust staining. If the watch had rusted as much as it appears to be, the steel pivots and pinions would be beyond redemption.

Here are a couple of photos I took of the destroyed parts of an Omega Seamaster I was asked to fix. Virtually everything had to be replaced because of corrosion due to the ingress of water after my friend had a shower having forgotten to screw down the crown.

 

[Scaf]

It’s my opinion watch in the video has been deliberately covered in mud and colouring that looks like rust staining. If the watch had rusted as much as it appears to be, the steel pivots and pinions would be beyond redemption.

Here are a couple of photos I took of the destroyed parts of an Omega Seamaster I was asked to fix. Virtually everything had to be replaced because of corrosion due to the ingress of water after my friend had a shower having forgotten to screw down the crown.

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Amazing skills, I can’t imagine the attention to detail and dexterity required to dismantle and rebuild a watch - respect !

 

[Simon1963]

Pretty sure I had the same Timex!
C

Same here.

 

[Simon1963]

Wow, that stoked a memory.
I’m sure that was my first watch too (right)......would it have been around 1974ish?

I’d say early 70s would be right

 

[Geo]

Amazing skills, I can’t imagine the attention to detail and dexterity required to dismantle and rebuild a watch - respect !

Aye, it’s a bit fiddly at times. Here’s the end result.

 

[Koz]

Omega X Swatch to the Planets with the Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection

Reach for the space and explore the universe with Omega X Swatch. Dream big and fly high with iconic Speedmaster and new MoonSwatch watches.

www.swatch.com

Would love one at £207. Only going to be sold (UK shops) in Edinburgh Cardiff and the 3 stores in London. Each buyer can buy 2 at most. I think some of them look cool. Wattie if you go for one in Aus as they are being sold elsewhere buy 2 and I will buy the other off you mate. Predict long lines outside the stores.

 

[safrane]

Omega X Swatch to the Planets with the Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection

Reach for the space and explore the universe with Omega X Swatch. Dream big and fly high with iconic Speedmaster and new MoonSwatch watches.

www.swatch.com

Would love one at £207. Only going to be sold (UK shops) in Edinburgh Cardiff and the 3 stores in London. Each buyer can buy 2 at most. I think some of them look cool. Wattie if you go for one in Aus as they are being sold elsewhere buy 2 and I will buy the other off you mate. Predict long lines outside the stores.

I can pick you one up from Cardiff if you really want one.

 

[Koz]

I can pick you one up from Cardiff if you really want one.

Safrane that would be amazing. If it’s no trouble. I would love the Saturn one but will take anyone you can lay your hands on. Even if you don’t end up going I really appreciate the offer. Thank you.

 

[Koz]

Safrane, it’s showing that the St. David’s Cardiff store is permanently closed. But once again thanks for the offer.

 

[sionie1]

Nice, I'd think they'll be highly sought after.

 

[CatmanV2]

Not my thing, but happy to see if there are any in London if the stores are in reasonable distance

C

 

[Koz]

Not my thing, but happy to see if there are any in London if the stores are in reasonable distance

C

Thanks CatmanV2. The London stores are Covent Garden, Carnaby St and Oxford St, I believe

 

[CatmanV2]

Hmm, nowhere immediately close but if I look like I'm ending up close, I'll ping you

C

 

[Doctor Houx]

Not my thing, but happy to see if there are any in London if the stores are in reasonable distance

C

Me too please Catman. Any of the models would be fine but the Pluto one if that was available. Immediate bank transfer if you get one