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by Macdaz
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spinning rotor syndrome on my FLE: Cured?
Replies: 17
Views: 559

Re: Spinning rotor syndrome on my FLE: Cured?

Yesterday morning I thought, “I’m already having to send it in for service, why not give it a really hard crank and see what happens?” I grabbed the crown and gave it a HARD/FAST turn. There was a bit of a snap. Then I wound it, and the rotor didn’t spin. A bit of a panic set in at the snap. I set ...
by Macdaz
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: 1952 Vertex Pocket Watch - Repair advice
Replies: 0
Views: 33

1952 Vertex Pocket Watch - Repair advice

I never anticipated that I would trouble this part of the forum, but I have recently been gifted my Grandfather's silver Vertex Pocket watch which he received for 21 years service with his employer. (He stayed at least another 30 years!) It is in pretty good nick but it needs a little TLC. The glass...
by Macdaz
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Small Seconds
Replies: 44
Views: 990

Re: Small Seconds

You can call me Al
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by Macdaz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Theartfulbodger wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:51 pm Light looks fine to me! Looks great on that brown strap, what is it?
The good old Vintage Oak
by Macdaz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Mine is back too. Exactly the same timescale so two weeks door to door to door is not too bad. haven't checked the timing but all seems well so far. Also came back with the black vintage oak I ordered in the sale having received the XS version and returned it twice(!) So hopefully all sorted. Such t...
by Macdaz
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time variance for date flip? 1:00 vs. 12:00?
Replies: 8
Views: 272

Re: Time variance for date flip? 1:00 vs. 12:00?

Absolutely normal for this movement. I have had the same watch for two years and asked the same question! Mine changes at exactly 1am - still gets me every time !
by Macdaz
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Well mine is all packed up and ready to go tomorrow. I have to admit to being far more nervous about sending this one than others. As it’s such a rare beast and the case back is engraved if it goes missing it will be much more difficult to replace…but the hand does bother me. Keeping everything cros...
by Macdaz
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Finally, I've got some updates for you all... Batch 1 CW can now arrange the second hand replacements for those who want it done. If you want to go ahead with this, then please email Peter France at CW (peter.france@christopherward.co.uk) who will provide you with further details of the process. Em...
by Macdaz
Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Best live albums
Replies: 32
Views: 1360

Re: Best live albums

Thegreyman wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:25 pm I’d go for U2 “Under a Blood Red Sky”

You beat me to it and it was indeed the album that got me in to U2, along with Wide Awake in America (Which only has two live songs , but the best versions of those songs!)

And I’ve seen them on every tour since!
by Macdaz
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:27 am
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

^^^ brilliant pic @Macdaz. I originally ordered mine on black leather; then changed my mind and upgraded to bader bracelet; then changed to jubilee bracelet. I imagine this watch is going to wear differently and well on any of these. I can’t wait :D Thanks. I’m really fussy with bracelets and only ...
by Macdaz
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

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Not worn anything else since it arrived. I thought it may be too ‘dressy’ for a daily day wear but that’s not the case.

I hope the issues with Batch 2 and the Batch 1 seconds hand are resolved promptly so everybody can get down to enjoying the watch.
by Macdaz
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Reference Gallery
Topic: C63 Sealander Forum LE 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 418

C63 Sealander Forum LE 2023

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by Macdaz
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

IMG_3614.jpeg Quick first pic. I was worried I'd gone off the design, I hadn't. I was worried I should have ordered the black strap (I probably will get one to dress it up) but I really like it on the new camel. I think I'm quite taken with it. The texture on the dial is lovely but really difficult...
by Macdaz
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Me too! And I’m out all day!
by Macdaz
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: 2023 - Forum LE
Topic: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement
Replies: 822
Views: 56411

Re: FLE 2023 Launch Announcement

Thanks for the update. I better leave it at that. #-o