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by Robin CB
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: AVO - August 2014
Replies: 31
Views: 6571

Re: AVO - August 2014

Congratulations on your 8K AVO, and thank you for your superb contribution to this forum.

Thank you also for sharing (again) your collection. Simply classic and timeless - wonderful :thumbup:

Even your choice of CWs is faultless.
by Robin CB
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: downer - August 2014
Replies: 56
Views: 9313

Re: downer - August 2014

A superb and high power collection. There isn't a watch I wouldn't be pleased to have myself.

Thanks for sharing this Richard :thumbup:
by Robin CB
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: Serlo - July 2014
Replies: 24
Views: 5062

Re: Serlo - July 2014

Great collection Serlo - I think that "substantial" is a fair description.

Interesting Mondaine sub-collection - there is a strong railway watch heritage, but few makers that focus on it.
by Robin CB
Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: Stefs july 14
Replies: 21
Views: 3537

Re: Stefs july 14

tempusmaximus wrote:A fine collection , the speedy and the smith's really stand out for me , thank's for posting.
Have to agree - plus the Bell and Ross!

Super collection :thumbup:
by Robin CB
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Finally, a birth year watch
Replies: 16
Views: 3187

Re: Finally, a birth year watch

Very nice Fred - a classic style with Seiko solidity :thumbup:
by Robin CB
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: ooh, new strap is here
Replies: 14
Views: 2047

Re: ooh, new strap is here

That is a chunky buckle - quite a statement, but with the right watch it could work.

Have to be a pretty chunky watch though ....
by Robin CB
Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: footycrazy July 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 8018

Re: footycrazy July 2014

A great collection Footy - full of variety.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
by Robin CB
Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: Ceegee - July 2014
Replies: 28
Views: 5117

Re: Ceegee - July 2014

A superb, compact, but big-hitting collection Ceegee. Very nice :thumbup:

It is funny that the PO lume should put you off - that is one of is attractions to me, but we are all different.

As for Chrono number slicing - I will join you on that one :)
by Robin CB
Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: New arrival
Replies: 29
Views: 3698

Re: New arrival

Great watch IAJ - glad this one is your size :thumbup:

Look forward to seeing some NATO pics
by Robin CB
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Omega Geneve
Replies: 20
Views: 5172

Re: Omega Geneve

Classic Omega - very nice :)

Looks in great condition too - plating on crown, etc all good.
by Robin CB
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: Orange Leather Strap for c60
Replies: 12
Views: 2346

Re: Orange Leather Strap for c60

I assume that for a modest fee or upcharge they can modify an existing design by changing material colors. They? He.... he's just one man part time. Each strap personally made for each customer. Photographed before dispatch. Great service from a great guy. He's a bit limited by what leather he has ...
by Robin CB
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: C11 on Geckota Super Engineer
Replies: 6
Views: 2136

Re: C11 on Geckota Super Engineer

That's a seriously chunky bracelet - goes really well with the C11 .

Great combo :thumbup:
by Robin CB
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: distressed leather options
Replies: 27
Views: 4470

Re: distressed leather options

Steinhart have one at the moment which looks great. So great, that I've ordered one.... http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Strap-Bronze-Brown-Vintage,671.html Ooh nice :D What is it going on Richard? Well, funnily enough, it might just be going on your old Seiko SRP 031 / 027 :) That will be interes...
by Robin CB
Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: Which strap for my Damasko
Replies: 13
Views: 3056

Re: Which strap for my Damasko

To echo the comments of many, they all look good :thumbup: I have selected olive NATO though, because Damasko watches are tough, go-anywhere, take anything, tool watches, as much as anything else and fitting leather straps somewhat undermines that robustness. Out of the tougher straps, I think the o...
by Robin CB
Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Straps
Topic: New Steveo strap for my Aqua Terra
Replies: 30
Views: 3209

Re: New Steveo strap for my Aqua Terra

Absolutely superb :thumbup: