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by Jcalder68
Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Straps
Topic: Strap of the Day
Replies: 151
Views: 9540

Re: Strap of the Day

New strap arrival from Vaer for my square Casio. Just delighted! The strap cost more than the watch but the rattly bracelet consigned the watch to the back of a dusty cupboard. I’m quite proud to be wearing it now :thumbup: IMG_3909.jpeg IMG_3911.jpeg That’s a really, really good looking strap on t...
by Jcalder68
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been wearing quartz watches this year
Replies: 23
Views: 1458

Re: I've been wearing quartz watches this year

After my 100 day experiment with wearing only my Dartmouth, I have reverted to quartz watches for most day-to-day wearing. I do break out my various mechanical watches for some evenings and occasional weekend wear but, during my working week, a quartz movement is just so much more practical. Keep we...
by Jcalder68
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75321
Views: 3865325

Re: Non CW of the Day

Another rough day at the office…
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Grand Seiko SBGV245 with a handmade suede strap. I don’t make many suede straps, but this one is super comfortable.
Keep well
C
by Jcalder68
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Lovely day, so time to hit the cycle trails again…
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Lympstone on SteveOStraps SBS single pass strap. Very comfortable fit, this one, and ideal when the going is likely to get sweaty.
Keep well
C
by Jcalder68
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75321
Views: 3865325

Re: Non CW of the Day

Wow, not posted in this thread for a while! IMG_2187.jpeg Seiko 7548 from 1980, recently returned from service. I’m really loving the movement in this old thing - mostly metal components, 5 jewels, totally rebuildable and it also has a small timing trimmer so its accuracy can be dialled in. Currentl...
by Jcalder68
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just One Watch - Can I survive?
Replies: 61
Views: 4324

Re: Just One Watch - Can I survive?

Thanks for the feedback, reaction and comments everyone. JAFO I will try to get some images of the two Dartmouths side by side once my original one is returned. The only real difference is in the colouring of the bezel insert markers - my second, standard one has tinted colour printing on all the ma...
by Jcalder68
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Time for a change…
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Wow, it’s been a while, but good to feel “free” to get this one back in rotation for workshop duties this morning.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Wed May 31, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just One Watch - Can I survive?
Replies: 61
Views: 4324

Re: Just One Watch - Can I survive?

Day 100, time to reflect… IMG_2182.jpeg Above is the watch, along with some of the straps that I have worn most. I have rarely gone more than two or three days in a row on any single strap, sometimes changing straps/bracelet a couple of times a day. This watch just rocks all straps! Its looks, style...
by Jcalder68
Wed May 31, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Day 100. WooHoo!
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Today, the Dartmouth is back in a conker coloured, Lyveden and Buttero leather strap.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Tue May 30, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Day 99…
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Out on the bike again today, exploring some gravel trails. Dartmouth on its nylon NATO to cope with the sweat and jolts.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Sat May 20, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Day 89…
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I made up this strap a few days back, works well with the vintage look of the Dartmouth.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Mon May 15, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My CW collection - of 1 remaining piece
Replies: 7
Views: 652

Re: My CW collection - of 1 remaining piece

Nothing wrong with down sizing.
Nothing wrong with sticking with just one watch.
Just make sure it is a really, really decent one. Ah, yes, I see you have!
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Sun May 14, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

About to start some chores in the garden, hence the thick work-shirt on a rather chilly morning.
The Dartmouth will be more than up for it though. Day 84.
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Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Sun May 07, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Day 76 (I think)
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Same single thickness, vintage leather strap. This is turning out to be exceptionally comfortable!
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Fri May 05, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529897

Re: CWL of the day

Same watch, same strap. This time relaxing with a glass (or few)…
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Dartmouth with a single thickness, vintage style, handmade leather strap.
Oh, and a Sauvignon Blanch.
Keep well,
C