English made watch
English made watch
Has anyone got one of these?
http://www.dialrestorer.co.uk/11.html
or
http://www.robertloomes.com/1.html
They seem to be having the same thoughts about their logo as CW, ie Robert Loomes vs Rbt Loomes. Personally I prefer the whole name version. Hint hint.
I've a brother-in-law who lives in Stamford, might surprise the wife by suggesting a visit.
http://www.dialrestorer.co.uk/11.html
or
http://www.robertloomes.com/1.html
They seem to be having the same thoughts about their logo as CW, ie Robert Loomes vs Rbt Loomes. Personally I prefer the whole name version. Hint hint.
I've a brother-in-law who lives in Stamford, might surprise the wife by suggesting a visit.
Re: English made watch
Very interesting. I did not spot any pricing. Do you have any idea what ballpark these are in?
Richard
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On the surface at least , it seems a very nice niche brand.
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When I last looked at their site, probably a couple of years ago, the copper-bottomed watch was selling for something very reasonable. It might have been around the £700 mark, but don't take that as gospel, I have been known to be wrong.downer wrote:Very interesting. I did not spot any pricing. Do you have any idea what ballpark these are in?
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The fact that you have to contact them suggests it is going to cost.downer wrote:Very interesting. I did not spot any pricing. Do you have any idea what ballpark these are in?
"If you have to ask then you can't afford it"
But it does look like what a lot of people have been asking for - a C1 style hand wound. Personally it is not for me.
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"But it does look like what a lot of people have been asking for - a C1 style hand wound"
Exactly. I'm still looking for a dial with roman numerals and small second.
Exactly. I'm still looking for a dial with roman numerals and small second.
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Mr Rick wrote:"But it does look like what a lot of people have been asking for - a C1 style hand wound"
Exactly. I'm still looking for a dial with roman numerals and small second.
I love it! Going to send them an enquiry!
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likewise!Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:Mr Rick wrote:"But it does look like what a lot of people have been asking for - a C1 style hand wound"
Exactly. I'm still looking for a dial with roman numerals and small second.
I love it! Going to send them an enquiry!
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I asked them about the chronograph early this year. Can't remember for sure, but I think it was a thousand and something pounds. I really must visit them sometime (I'm not far away from them).
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I like the look of that chrono with the perfect logo on it. Who wants the entire name on the dial anyway? Rbt is a great abbreviation. I suppose one could put three next to each other thus, Rbt Rbt Rbt as a light hearted piece of onomatopoeia.
As watches go, most of the images are of too quaint pieces but I would be interested to hear from anyone who gets a response about the chrono (Highway?) I really like the idea of a British built piece with a British movement inside.
As watches go, most of the images are of too quaint pieces but I would be interested to hear from anyone who gets a response about the chrono (Highway?) I really like the idea of a British built piece with a British movement inside.
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Re: English made watch
Looks like the original steel cased "Stamford" watch was £470... according to the link to the Stamford Mercury. Doesn't sound bad at all for a hand tweaked movement. Guess the copper bottomed watch and the chronograph would have taken the price northwards.downer wrote:Very interesting. I did not spot any pricing. Do you have any idea what ballpark these are in?
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Ouch! You do NOT want to know!Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: I love it! Going to send them an enquiry!
The gentleman got back to me quickly last night with a lovely email. Sadly, I won't be darkening his door for one of those babies!
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