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by opettaja
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brexit - additional duty to pay (UK to EU shipping)
Replies: 90
Views: 5485

Re: Brexit - additional duty to pay (UK to EU shipping)

I can confirm to Finland (EU) from UK with CW I was charged (last week) on purchase (CW website) the Finnish VAT rate (24%) instead of the UK VAT, and no taxes or duties on import. Had to give DHL my details and the original order confirmation from CW for them to check though as CW had not made a c...
by opettaja
Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brexit - additional duty to pay (UK to EU shipping)
Replies: 90
Views: 5485

Re: Brexit - additional duty to pay (UK to EU shipping)

I can confirm to Finland (EU) from UK with CW I was charged (last week) on purchase (CW website) the Finnish VAT rate (24%) instead of the UK VAT, and no taxes or duties on import. Had to give DHL my details and the original order confirmation from CW for them to check though as CW had not made a cu...
by opettaja
Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:57 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: GMT explained
Replies: 18
Views: 1505

Re: GMT explained

I have been hankering after a GMT for a while, and the C60 Trident GMT 600 is very attractive. I looked up on how a GMT works and was also surprised how GMT watches actually work. It takes a bit of getting used to I suppose.
by opettaja
Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: 3 days and 5 watches....
Replies: 8
Views: 540

Re: 3 days and 5 watches....

Nice one (or 5) ;)
I have a hard time doing this as I have favourites in my collection and feel that I need to wear them for longer periods. Sometimes I also feel guilty for wearing one too long... must have something wrong with me!
by opettaja
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
Replies: 6566
Views: 627238

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

I am dreaming of selling a few watches to find the purchase of the Speedmaster Moonwatch. Got the go ahead from the OH but have to make room in my case... hmm, maybe the new unworn Stowa Flieger will have to go :(
by opettaja
Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot Shower with C60 Trident Pro 600?
Replies: 25
Views: 2603

Re: Hot Shower with C60 Trident Pro 600

I also advocate avoiding wearing in shower/bath/sauna etc. Used to wear my Seamaster Pro 300m chrono diver for swimming and then showered with it on to give it a rinse. One day I noticed the crystal had fogged up! Took it to my ad the next day to have it checked, they said all is ok after checking. ...
by opettaja
Thu May 17, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quartz accuracy
Replies: 18
Views: 2426

Re: Quartz accuracy

I use Toolwatch for (iOS or Android) for checking mine. It has an atomic clock sync for setting your watches and a tracking function to check the daily accuracy. It's free and simple and actually very good :)
by opettaja
Thu May 17, 2018 5:54 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Great article about chronographs
Replies: 18
Views: 1097

Re: Great article about chronographs

In answer to you questions regarding mechanical Chronographs being kept running, your answer is in the following excerpt from the OP’s linked article. Read it all as there’s a yes and no aspect to the answer based on the type of Chrono mechanisms used. “The horizontal meshing system is aestheticall...
by opettaja
Wed May 16, 2018 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgive me, I have sinned
Replies: 17
Views: 1974

Re: Forgive me, I have sinned

I have regularly worn a fitness tracker with HR and phone message vibration etc on my right wrist and a mechanical on my left. Adding bracelets and other things on my right started getting cumersome especially at the computer. My wife pointed out that I did could sell my watches and not buy any more...
by opettaja
Wed May 16, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you won the lottery would you.....
Replies: 60
Views: 3932

Re: If you won the lottery would you.....

I think I would have to buy a shop as I am always buying new watches that end up in the collection hardly worn.
by opettaja
Wed May 16, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: Straps
Topic: I raided the strap box!
Replies: 20
Views: 1977

Re: I raided the strap box!

:lol: I usually end up buying new straps not long after getting a new watch. My Legend Diver has a Milanese strap that I thought I would change up with a tan leather, didn't like it, then I got a dark brown, didn't get on with it, then found a nice Cordura. Liked it the most but was a bit stiff even...
by opettaja
Wed May 16, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Great article about chronographs
Replies: 18
Views: 1097

Re: Great article about chronographs

Came acros the same article the other day when searching for info regarding the C7 chrono quartz. Just a quick question, what are peoples views regarding running the chrono constantly? I know with a quartz we are talking earlier EOL for the battery, but how much does it really affect it? Also, espec...
by opettaja
Wed May 16, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Reviews and Articles
Topic: C7 Rapide Quartz Chrono Review
Replies: 6
Views: 3094

Re: C7 Rapide Quartz Chrono Review

Great review, promted me to place an order for the white face "panda" style. Looking forward to it arriving soon.