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by strapline
Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oracle Time Best British Watches
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Oracle Time Best British Watches

Some nice watches in there. Particularly like the modern design aesthetic of the Beaucroft Element. Looks to be a great watch at the price. Did anyone else think that Oracle Time seemed a little peeved CW had used their design language for their LE Shoreline in the latest iteration of the Dune Aeoli...
by strapline
Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: Straps
Topic: Late bracelet convert
Replies: 3
Views: 131

Re: Late bracelet convert

timepieces_and_bags rkovars Thanks chaps. Like I said, this is my first ever bracelet so it has real novelty appeal. I have no doubts the watch will make it back to the bund, which I also really like. However, unlike the bracelet, the bund doesn’t have QR pins. I don’t want to destroy the inside of...
by strapline
Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: Straps
Topic: Late bracelet convert
Replies: 3
Views: 131

Late bracelet convert

As the title of this thread suggests, I am late to the bracelet game. I have a small four watch rotation and none of them have ever seen a metal bracelet. It's a fifty-fifty split, with two living on leather and two on rubber. I've always thought of myself as a non bracelet guy; always thought that ...
by strapline
Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:40 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Six Nations 2025
Replies: 14
Views: 443

Re: Six Nations 2025

Get in England. What a thriller. 💥

Des
by strapline
Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:23 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Schrödinger's Collection: If you don't see it, is it part of your collection?
Replies: 14
Views: 330

Re: Schrödinger's Collection: If you don't see it, is it part of your collection?

Schrödinger's collection! now that's an interesting hypothesis. I'm very much enjoying your flurry of watch posts after your lengthy hiatus. As to the watches, I really like them. They're odd, but in a parallel universe kind of way. They're the kind of thing Gerald Genta might have designed had he b...
by strapline
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 45787
Views: 3194140

Re: CWL of the day

timepieces_and_bags wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 9:24 pm IMG_3329.jpeg
Really like that piece. The bronze and blue dial is a perfect marriage. If it's your first bronze watch I'd be curious to hear your thoughts as they develop, along with the patina of course.

Des
by strapline
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: If this watch could talk...
Replies: 13
Views: 405

Re: If this watch could talk...

Fascinating recounting of the K2 story, Michael. If that watch could talk it truly would have some stories to regale. It's incredible to think watchmakers were capable of making timepieces then that would still fall within COSC spec. I don't think I will be able to contribute to this thread; all I c...
by strapline
Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Is Your Favourite Part Of Your Watch?
Replies: 30
Views: 1189

Re: What Is Your Favourite Part Of Your Watch?

Love the metallic silver sunray dial on this. It’s subtle but catches the light beautifully. Really frames the red and black elements.
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by strapline
Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Retirement changes
Replies: 20
Views: 529

Re: Retirement changes

I don’t often use the word splendid, but that is. Quite the beauty.

Des
by strapline
Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:15 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: C65 Dune Aeolian Bronze Marram
Replies: 6
Views: 286

Re: C65 Dune Aeolian Bronze Marram

That’s very classy. 😀

Des
by strapline
Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Incoming(s)...
Replies: 2
Views: 213

Re: Incoming(s)...

Three nice watches there, with the first two being a little leftfield. Really like the look of the Kurono, it's an elegant looking piece. Hope they live up to expectations for you.

Des
by strapline
Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Full Circle
Replies: 14
Views: 482

Re: Full Circle

There's a lesson in there somewhere. The watch universe is conspiring to tell you something, I'm not sure what it is though.

Des
by strapline
Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:42 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Six Nations 2025
Replies: 14
Views: 443

Re: Six Nations 2025

Well, Ireland were backed in a lot of corners to possibly win the last rugby world cup, so consistent had their form been win the run up to it. They tripped up early losing to the AB's. If they somehow were to win this championship they would be the only country to do it three successive times. Fran...
by strapline
Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:16 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Timex Marlin 40mm Green
Replies: 7
Views: 351

Re: Timex Marlin 40mm Green

exHowfener I don't really put any stock in 'other' people, less so about people being 'sniffy'. I asked questions when I bought the watch and was satisfied with the answers. It's a 9000 series movement and often runs within chronometer spec. Back to the Timex, it's just a watch done well, imo anywa...
by strapline
Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Lume is Overrated, Accuracy Doesn’t Matter
Replies: 22
Views: 898

Re: Lume is Overrated, Accuracy Doesn’t Matter

johncolescarr wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:41 am The takeaway message, a great, holistic design is always superior to a collection of ill executed party tricks.
I for one agree with al that you've said. What you said above really resonated with me.

Des