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by Ronarid
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do Chr Ward fans think of the C40 Speedhawk?
Replies: 37
Views: 5078

Re: What do Chr Ward fans think of the C40 Speedhawk?

Just wanted to say thanks to Kip for sharing his research. Incredibly useful for laymen with an interest in CW
by Ronarid
Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For sale section is really limited
Replies: 28
Views: 2261

Re: For sale section is really limited

Wow chaps, thanks for all the lovely comments. I did actually particpate in the forum back in 2010 when I bought the watch, finding out as much asI could about the brand and the operaions behind it as it was a big purchase for me. Since then I didn't participate at all, because watches in general ar...
by Ronarid
Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For sale section is really limited
Replies: 28
Views: 2261

For sale section is really limited

Hi all. I rejoined this forum to sell a watch but I can't because I have to post 50x to be allowed to sell. I only found this out after 5 posts. I kind of understand the thinking behind this but it's limiting to the extreme. No point me participating at all unless I post 45 more posts of useless flu...
by Ronarid
Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Help with an old rolex
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: Help with an old rolex

Excellent, thanks for your reply. I will give Christian a call.
by Ronarid
Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What are you drinking right now....?
Replies: 3216
Views: 253666

Re: What are you drinking right now....?

Highly recoomend Sprinkbank 10 for a daily drinker, one of my favourite single malts
by Ronarid
Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Help with an old rolex
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: Help with an old rolex

Also I just got quoted £400 to get it serviced, seems pretty high, have any of you had experience with this kind of watch
by Ronarid
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1928
Replies: 97
Views: 13197

Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

Sorry to hijak but could any of you help me identify this watch? A Rolex Oyster Chronometer (my great grandfather's) which I have dated from the internet guides as 1932, but I am not certain and can't find an exact match.

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by Ronarid
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Help with an old rolex
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Help with an old rolex

Hi all, i have an old Rolex Oyster Chronometer (my great grandfather's) which I have dated from the internet guides as 1932, but I am not certain and can't find an exact match. The serial number is 44367 / 3116 and the watch works, but the crown doesn't seem to screw down - any tips on finding a goo...
by Ronarid
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?
Replies: 809
Views: 153276

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

I had a forum user comment on my C40 at black tie event, he told me he had one at home... but he was wearing a Seamaster that night