Christopher Ward Forum

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Uncle Seiko is a genius and I love that 1171 bracelet. :) I have three of his Seiko bracelets and every one is perfect for fit and finish and matching the originals. I think saying they match the originals is insulting to Uncle Seiko. Seiko OE bracelets are generally rattly and cheap, hence the rea...

Another no-nonsense watch here

Uncle Seiko is a genius and I love that 1171 bracelet.

I have three of his Seiko bracelets and every one is perfect for fit and finish and matching the originals.

I've noticed a surge in QR springbars on all kinds of straps recently.

It's irritating because the bars are mostly crap and the ends are too thin, so you have to dig them out and risk ruining the strap.

I suppose it makes business sense if non watch people can now easily swap straps over.

I tried a Unimatic a while back because I loved the aesthetic, but I sold it within a week. I found the case really uncomfortable and flat, and the crown and bezel actions were poor and felt so cheap for what was ultimately a £700 watch. It's a shame because I still think it looks great, but so many...

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A 7002 from July 1989