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The watch thread: pocket, wrist, sporty, showy? You name it!

"The guy said, almost apologetically, that a service would cost CHF300..."

He looks a bit like a bear?!

Well done Bazza for taking up your hobby as a job, i've been reading Longitude by Dava Sobel this week, watched the TV series a years ago.
Remarkable what John Harrison achieved.

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/harrisons-clocks-longitude-problem
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Don't know if you've seen the movements photographed by Guido Mocafico


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https://www.guidomocafico.com/work/movement/

We had to study the history of time keeping and the marine chronometer in the search Longitude and then give an essay on it.
In March we are of to the the Royal Museum at Greenwich for a behind the scenes look at his timepieces which should be really interesting
 
We had to study the history of time keeping and the marine chronometer in the search Longitude and then give an essay on it.
In March we are of to the the Royal Museum at Greenwich for a behind the scenes look at his timepieces which should be really interesting
Although I understand that virtually nothing that Harrison did was passed on into everyday watch- and clockmaking. But they are fascinating things to look at, especially H1 with its spring-loaded oscillating bars (Harrison's equivalent of a pendulum).
 
In March we are of to the the Royal Museum at Greenwich for a behind the scenes look at his timepieces which should be really interesting

That sounds great! It's a 30 min walk away from me and you've reminded me that have interesting stuff like this. I've not popped in for a good while so will make sure to visit soon.
 
According to the book, clock maker Jeremy Thacker who developed a clock ensconced in a vacuum chamber coined the term chronometer...in 1714

"In a word i am satisfied that my reader begins to think that the Phonometers, Pyrometers, Selenometers, Heliometers, and all the meters are not worthy to be compared to my Chronometer."

Harrison was a pioneer of precision engineering a machine that changed our world, a contemporary of Newton, Halley etc, who were also looking to solve the issue through astronomical observations. It gives some scale to Harrison's accomplishment.

That little machine on your wrist isn't just a bauble, but the relation of a machine that changed history.

This is interesting book for those interested in engineering.

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Guys, I'm looking for ladies skeleton quartz watch (if there's such a thing) under £50 if possible.

Any pointers appreciated.
 
I have this Tudor gold watch dating from 1964 which was awarded to my Grandad on his retirement. It’s working OK and was worn daily up till 28 years ago when it became mine. I don’t know if it has ever been serviced. I only wear it occasionally but I want to make sure it keeps going.
Should I get it serviced, how much would I expect to pay. Should I only take it to an authorised dealer eg Goldsmiths?
Thanks for any info.

Tudor watch by Ian Matthews, on Flickr
 
The little machine on my wrist for the past couple of years has been mostly my Mido Ocean Star Diver 600. It’s a bit dark to take a photo in customary style on this thread so I’ll point to this link in the meantime https://www.wristwatchreview.com/mido-ocean-star-diver-600-review/?utm_content=cmp-true

I have continued to look at all sorts since then and mates have various watches but I’m constantly happy with this and my Christopher Ward C9 SH21 spends most of the time in the watch winder.

My question for Bazza or others here if I may is whether a specialist would be able to adjust the Mido to run slightly faster which is my preference? It’s about -2 daily and thought I read at one point that with its silicon hairspring couldn’t be regulated the way some mechanicals can.
 
The little machine on my wrist for the past couple of years has been mostly my Mido Ocean Star Diver 600. It’s a bit dark to take a photo in customary style on this thread so I’ll point to this link in the meantime https://www.wristwatchreview.com/mido-ocean-star-diver-600-review/?utm_content=cmp-true

I have continued to look at all sorts since then and mates have various watches but I’m constantly happy with this and my Christopher Ward C9 SH21 spends most of the time in the watch winder.

My question for Bazza or others here if I may is whether a specialist would be able to adjust the Mido to run slightly faster which is my preference? It’s about -2 daily and thought I read at one point that with its silicon hairspring couldn’t be regulated the way some mechanicals can.

Hi Paul being its just -2 I really wouldn't bother
There are 2 screws on the balance wheel which are used to adjust the time keeping
Sometime to try is if you don't wear your watch when you sleeping try leaving with the crown pointing up over
night as that should speed the watch up a little , give it a go and let me know how you get on
 
I have this Tudor gold watch dating from 1964 which was awarded to my Grandad on his retirement. It’s working OK and was worn daily up till 28 years ago when it became mine. I don’t know if it has ever been serviced. I only wear it occasionally but I want to make sure it keeps going.
Should I get it serviced, how much would I expect to pay. Should I only take it to an authorised dealer eg Goldsmiths?
Thanks for any info.

Tudor watch by Ian Matthews, on Flickr

I believe Goldsmiths for vintage 3 hander can be up to £450 some other places around £300 , where are you based ?
 
Bazza is the resident expert here but I normally don't have my vintage watches serviced unless they have a problem e.g. not keeping time and you intend to wear it. It's expensive and finding a reliable watch tech is often difficult. I've had watches messed up before e.g. watch dying shortly after 'service' (but was running before service) and cosmetically damaged.

'Experts' will tell you a watch should be serviced regularly e.g. every 5 years. My own view is, it all depends and I would only do it when it is not running properly.
 
Hi Paul being its just -2 I really wouldn't bother
There are 2 screws on the balance wheel which are used to adjust the time keeping
Sometime to try is if you don't wear your watch when you sleeping try leaving with the crown pointing up over
night as that should speed the watch up a little , give it a go and let me know how you get on
Very kind Bazza and thanks , I’ll try it and monitor
 
Bazza is the resident expert here but I normally don't have my vintage watches serviced unless they have a problem e.g. not keeping time and you intend to wear it. It's expensive and finding a reliable watch tech is often difficult. I've had watches messed up before e.g. watch dying shortly after 'service' (but was running before service) and cosmetically damaged.

'Experts' will tell you a watch should be serviced regularly e.g. every 5 years. My own view is, it all depends and I would only do it when it is not running properly.

For me if your only wearing it in rotation I'd say every 10 years should be ok but after that it can get expensive replacing parts which are worn out
With vintage models the hardest part maybe just finding a replacement part ,
Even with modern oils like 1300 and 1910 there is a limit to just how long they will last and after that your just wearing away the metal matey
 


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