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by JimboJames1972
Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Baltic Watches Bicompax 001 Chronograph
Replies: 14
Views: 3289

Re: Baltic Watches Bicompax 001 Chronograph

This particular colour combo is not easy to read, not for me at least.
They also do a version with a much darker blue face and gilt hands, or very dark grey face and gilt hands; those combinations work better for me
J
by JimboJames1972
Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:27 am
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: The Seiko 7A38 Chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: The Seiko 7A38 Chronograph

I picked up something similar a few months back... https://flic.kr/p/TaKVQt It was a bit of a mess when it arrived, but went through a complete overhaul, clean and refurbish (including new crystal and bezel insert and re-lume of hands). I love it, it is a very good substitute until I am afford an Om...
by JimboJames1972
Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your official method of timekeeping?
Replies: 67
Views: 10997

Re: What's your official method of timekeeping?

For me it depends on the watch I am trying to set. I tend to use more modern (accurate) mechanical watches for my day-to-day wear and for work because I noften need to know the time to within a few seconds of true time. Holidays and weekends I often go for my vintage pieces since ish-o'clock is usua...
by JimboJames1972
Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you keep your CW safe when traveling?
Replies: 36
Views: 2847

Re: How do you keep your CW safe when traveling?

I recently bought a Smiths "Speedbird" watch through TimeFactors. It's an ok watch, but it came with a great carry case that is good for two watches (or one watch plus a few spare straps). This will be my case of choice when I next go overseas (but I think I'll probably leave the Speedbird...
by JimboJames1972
Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Glycine airman vs c60 gmt
Replies: 13
Views: 3047

Re: Glycine airman vs c60 gmt

I'd go for the c60, I think it offers more chance of dressing up/down if you swap the strap over, and therefore match a wider range of situations.
J