Watches
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ElThomsono
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Ah nice, I was trying to convince someone to buy an old DeVille recently, he wasn't biting 😅
Attractive little buggers them. There is a black-faced De Ville chronometer knocking around (c. 1970) which still has me sorely tempted. Luckily, I am now broke.
I don't think the strap is original to this watch. As, judging by its condition, I was the first person to ever wear it. But, I think it is of the same time, possibly. It looks right, and has the not unpleasant but faintly musty smell of old leather, long stored. Like you might get on a vintage surplus rucksack.
I don't think the strap is original to this watch. As, judging by its condition, I was the first person to ever wear it. But, I think it is of the same time, possibly. It looks right, and has the not unpleasant but faintly musty smell of old leather, long stored. Like you might get on a vintage surplus rucksack.
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That's nice. No way that is the original strap. The buckle looks a little chunky to match as well but the chances of getting one original must be extremely slim - it is from a period where everyone wore their watches. The original strap was probably ruined by sweat within a couple of years.
I'm currently drawn to the Lorier Astra. They do mid-century inspired stuff - I really like the balance of tool and dress features. Similar to the Smiths I have I suppose.
I'm currently drawn to the Lorier Astra. They do mid-century inspired stuff - I really like the balance of tool and dress features. Similar to the Smiths I have I suppose.
Saint-Just
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Good catch, that.
Tasteful that Lorier is.That's nice. No way that is the original strap. The buckle looks a little chunky to match as well but the chances of getting one original must be extremely slim - it is from a period where everyone wore their watches. The original strap was probably ruined by sweat within a couple of years.
I'm currently drawn to the Lorier Astra. They do mid-century inspired stuff - I really like the balance of tool and dress features. Similar to the Smiths I have I suppose.
What flavour Smiths do you have, Greg?
I have the Everest - the 'Jubilee' edition with the aventurine dial. It's hard to capture well in pictures it just looks dusty, but it's a nice effect in the flesh.
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TIMEFACTORS | SMITHS EVEREST PRS-25 - 36MM
This is the third batch of the 36mm black dial Everest with "rivet" bracelet tapering from 20mm to 16mm and new clasp. The logo has been changed to the logo used on the white dial Everest and Everest Expedition.The movement has been changed to the Miyota 9039 which is identical to the 9015...
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Totally. Is there any branding on it? There are a ton of nice strap companies. Think I'd just wear it and transfer the buckle to a new one when it's dead.
They do some nice versions of the Everest - the Expedition is nice. More period accurate. I don't love the mercedes hands on mine (or on anything honestly).
Who is it that has the old Seamaster 300 on here? Did it ever come out of the draw? I look at them often.
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They do some nice versions of the Everest - the Expedition is nice. More period accurate. I don't love the mercedes hands on mine (or on anything honestly).
Who is it that has the old Seamaster 300 on here? Did it ever come out of the draw? I look at them often.
TIMEFACTORS | SMITHS EVEREST 'EXPEDITION' PRS-25EXP
The Everest "Expedition" is a nod to the Smiths A454, a member of the Everest family but also known as the "Antarctic" because it was used by Sir Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary during their Trans-Antarctic expedition 1955-58.This new version (introduced following overwhelming demands from...
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I wear one of these three daily. It was the point of getting them, really.
I hate my phone. Besides every now and then someone plays spot the watch and a nice chat ensues.
Problem is that once the bug bites it bites pretty deep. The only benefit being that the expense of the game makes it hard to get too committed.
I hate my phone. Besides every now and then someone plays spot the watch and a nice chat ensues.
Problem is that once the bug bites it bites pretty deep. The only benefit being that the expense of the game makes it hard to get too committed.