The watch thread.

philw696 · Apr 14, 2022

It's also the genuine article for Catman's attention.
Why he thought you had bought it off the Lucky Lucky Man is beyond me

CatmanV2 · May 17, 2022

Not to everyone's taste, but too good a deal to pass up:

RW Freelancer based on the Valljoux / ETA 7750. Boxed and papers.

Looks very smart with a suit, and far more my thing that a current Cartier Santos (which will be up for sale if anyone is interested)

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Gooner · May 17, 2022

CatmanV2 said:
Not to everyone's taste, but too good a deal to pass up:

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RW Freelancer based on the Valljoux / ETA 7750. Boxed and papers.

Looks very smart with a suit, and far more my thing that a current Cartier Santos (which will be up for sale if anyone is interested)

C

Nice, everyone needs a nice chronograph to take to Le Mans

. Auto

12 hour counter

Easy to read

CatmanV2 · May 17, 2022

Gooner said:
Nice, everyone needs a nice chronograph to take to Le Mans . Auto 12 hour counter Easy to read

If I was going to Le Mans I'd probably take my Tag Carerra (Calibre 16 that was installed in them before mine was also an ETA 7750, mine has the 'in house' Calibre 1886)
Easier to read on a black dial but don't have a photo with me.

Or one of my digital ones. 1/100 of a second levels might be required to time the DiSarono.....

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Doctor Houx · May 19, 2022

If you’re going to LM, the only watch to take is Heuer Monaco. It’s the law

CatmanV2 · May 19, 2022

Doctor Houx said:
If you’re going to LM, the only watch to take is Heuer Monaco. It’s the law

If I had one, I would!

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Gooner · May 19, 2022

Doctor Houx said:
If you’re going to LM, the only watch to take is Heuer Monaco. It’s the law

I’m kind of with you on that, but for me it would be like wearing my Gulf branded leather jacket

and I am not doing that either, although tempted

. The Spyder will have some more stickers though.

I will be wearing this Fortis, this year. Lemania rather than ETA/Valjoux. The tachymeter is essential of course.

Anyone else wearing an interesting watch to Le Mans?

Doctor Houx · May 21, 2022

Gooner said:
I’m kind of with you on that, but for me it would be like wearing my Gulf branded leather jacket and I am not doing that either, although tempted

Oh come on, be a total nerd like me! Go the whole McQueen. I’m too fat and it doesn’t even do up. I’m far too old to care if anyone takes the p.ss!

Gooner · May 21, 2022

Doctor Houx said:
Oh come on, be a total nerd like me! Go the whole McQueen. I’m too fat and it doesn’t even do up. I’m far too old to care if anyone takes the p.ss!

Bravo! I was wrong, you’ve convinced me!

philw696 · Jun 16, 2022

Inspired by the Iconic Citroen 2CV.
I can see this on a few of your wrists.

CatmanV2 · Jun 21, 2022

Some watch related stuff that I'm selling

One single watch winding box. Carbon effect, with mains adapter can be battery operated. Cheap but works just fine.

£10 plus delivery
Only used for a couple of weeks before I bought a larger one to replace this:

Xtellary 4+6 watch box. Rosewood effect. Winds 4 automatic watches with varying sequences. Stores 6 other watches. Brand new pillows and inserts, and unmarked expterior.
Rosewood effect external finish.
Complete with brand new adapter, instructions, key and cleaning cloth. Used but extremely quiet and effective.

Identical item here:

Automatic Watch Winder 4+6 Display Case Storage Box With Quiet Mabuchi Motors UK | eBay

Features The internal parts of automatic watches are designed to follow the pull of gravity. Therefore, they don't have gears that must be wound with a spring. Instead, their tiny weights get pulled by gravity as you move and swing your arm, so little by little these weights are twisting around...

www.ebay.co.uk

£65 plus postage for forum members.

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CatmanV2 · Jun 21, 2022

More interestingly perhaps, I am also selling my Cartier Panthere.

Mens, C130, in stainless steel. 30mm case.

Fully refurbished during lockdown, worn twice since then so immaculate condition. Original box but no papers.

Looking at this point for offers over £2k
Identical watch with no box and no papers:

Cartier Panther Jumbo 1300 Stainless Steel 30 mm Ref. 130 000 C Swiss Quartz | eBay

130 000 C. The stainless steel case is 29.50mm with closed solid back. Date window at 3 O'clock position. The original butterfly folding clasp is in stainless steel. 130 000 C Swiss Quartz. Model: Panther Jumbo.

www.ebay.co.uk

DM me if anyone is interested

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Phil the Brit · Jun 26, 2022

The wife got in bath yesterday with her Rolex on and the winder slightly undone. The watch initially "steamed up" on the inside of glass. Now, having hung it upside down over night with the winder fully out, there are several small droplets on the inside of glass.
Any suggestions on what to do?

CatmanV2 · Jun 26, 2022

Phil the Brit said:
The wife got in bath yesterday with her Rolex on and the winder slightly undone. The watch initially "steamed up" on the inside of glass. Now, having hung it upside down over night with the winder fully out, there are several small droplets on the inside of glass.
Any suggestions on what to do?

If it was a mobile phone I'd say put it in a box full of rice in the airing cupboard. Or even just grab some silica sachets from your favourite on line retailer.

I expect one of our experts will be along shortly

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Koz · Jun 26, 2022

Phil the Brit said:
The wife got in bath yesterday with her Rolex on and the winder slightly undone. The watch initially "steamed up" on the inside of glass. Now, having hung it upside down over night with the winder fully out, there are several small droplets on the inside of glass.
Any suggestions on what to do?

I would get it into an authorised Rolex repairer. No telling what has gone on inside. I have an excellent one at Peplows in Worcester. DM if you want his details.

Felonious Crud · Jun 26, 2022

Phil the Brit said:
The wife got in bath yesterday with her Rolex on and the winder slightly undone. The watch initially "steamed up" on the inside of glass. Now, having hung it upside down over night with the winder fully out, there are several small droplets on the inside of glass.
Any suggestions on what to do?

Yup. Replace her.

Geo · Jun 26, 2022

Phil the Brit said:
The wife got in bath yesterday with her Rolex on and the winder slightly undone. The watch initially "steamed up" on the inside of glass. Now, having hung it upside down over night with the winder fully out, there are several small droplets on the inside of glass.
Any suggestions on what to do?

Get it to a good watch repairer as soon as possible with the water still in it. If you try to dry it by leaving the crown out all you will do is speed up the corrosion. It only takes the smallest amount of corrosion to kill the pivots.

CatmanV2 · Jun 26, 2022

Geo said:
Get it to a good watch repairer as soon as possible with the water still in it. If you try to dry it by leaving the crown out all you will do is speed up the corrosion. It only takes the smallest amount of corrosion to kill the pivots.

Probably far better advice!

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D Walker · Jul 1, 2022

Similar to above. Looks like I got water in my Glycine. Crown and winder mech have now departed company.
Recommended repairer please. Probably needs to be postal as I go back to Denmark Monday.

CatmanV2 · Jul 1, 2022

D Walker said:
Similar to above. Looks like I got water in my Glycine. Crown and winder mech have now departed company.
Recommended repairer please. Probably needs to be postal as I go back to Denmark Monday.

Luxury Watch Repairs will send you a post paid envelope, insured to £25k but probably not by Monday. Perhaps a kind forum member can take delivery of it and send it off?

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