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by neilj568
Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Why has it taken me so long to work this out?
Replies: 23
Views: 2183

Re: Why has it taken me so long to work this out?

I go to the homepage and click View New Posts
by neilj568
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Incoming Seiko SRP773K1 Sea Turtle
Replies: 7
Views: 884

Re: Incoming Seiko SRP773K1 Sea Turtle

I'm delighted with this watch - not been off my wrist since it arrived and the timekeeping is fantastic. I have a Seiko Monster with the same 4R36 movement and the Turtle beats it for accuracy in a big way although I think the Monster is consistently at the upper end of the accuracy specification. I...
by neilj568
Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75431
Views: 3873393

Re: Non CW of the Day

gaf1958 wrote: Going by the avatar, someone likes Porcupine Tree... :thumbup:
I wondered if anyone would recognise it.... :D
by neilj568
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75431
Views: 3873393

Re: Non CW of the Day

With much thanks to Guy (Bahnstormer_vRS) who very generously sent me a couple of straps following the weekend GTG. The Blue/Black Nato on my Seiko Turtle http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r623/neilj568/20160324_181803_zps5ak788ec.jpg and a suprise 20mm Perlon on my 22mm Steinhart OVM (going for t...
by neilj568
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: London..... thoughts??
Replies: 61
Views: 4770

Re: London..... thoughts??

I've lived in both - I lived in London for about 4 months and mostly hated it but I love living in Edinburgh...and have done for over 25 years now.... :D
by neilj568
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tudor BB black
Replies: 14
Views: 1053

Re: Tudor BB black

Certainly looks like a non premium brand in this guise. ..
by neilj568
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Multi-view date displays - why?
Replies: 16
Views: 604

Re: Multi-view date displays - why?

Looks very messy IMHO - perhaps someone programmed the date window cutting machine incorrectly and rather than throw a whole batch away........
by neilj568
Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Chuffed with the incoming blue Squale 1521
Replies: 28
Views: 3535

Re: Chuffed with the incoming blue Squale 1521

It's nice looking watch for sure - but a bit too blue for me; my shade of blue is the Seiko Sumo/Sea Turtle type
by neilj568
Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Customs and VAT charges
Replies: 18
Views: 1176

Re: Customs and VAT charges

"...IIRC with my wife's recent parcels with the UK Post Office you can 'phone and pay be card. They then release the package for delivery...."


That sound a bit more civilised.. :D
by neilj568
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Customs and VAT charges
Replies: 18
Views: 1176

Re: Customs and VAT charges

Guy

Thanks for this info - I doubt it's changed much but paying is cash IS a bit quaint .... :) ...I suppose they are then guaranteed the money...!!!
by neilj568
Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:32 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Customs and VAT charges
Replies: 18
Views: 1176

Re: Customs and VAT charges

How does the VAT and duty get paid and when is it paid?
by neilj568
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Price of Seiko Sumo SBDC033 (blue)
Replies: 11
Views: 1029

Re: Price of Seiko Sumo SBDC033 (blue)

That's good to know. ..:)
by neilj568
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Price of Seiko Sumo SBDC033 (blue)
Replies: 11
Views: 1029

Re: Price of Seiko Sumo SBDC033 (blue)

Yes, the mid £300's seems to be the sweet spot at present.
by neilj568
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Customs and VAT charges
Replies: 18
Views: 1176

Re: Customs and VAT charges

Thanks for the replies....I may start looking further afield for prices...:)