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by Loddonite
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The Curmudgeons Corner
Replies: 2528
Views: 271331

Re: The Curmudgeons Corner

Dear "Customer", There's no better way to buy a .... ... We look forward to welcoming you back. The Christopher Ward Team Dear "premium watch company", I think you need to be careful how you use quote marks in marketing emails. Your intended message can be misinterpreted. A &quo...
by Loddonite
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Anyone got a Smiths Everest
Replies: 30
Views: 3744

Re: Anyone got a Smiths Everest

By the way - it does actually say "EVEREST" on the bottom half of the dial, but it is in glossy black lettering on a matt background, so hardly visible except at some angles. Suspect when designed it was expected to show up more than that.... ... like this angle... http://i419.photobucket...
by Loddonite
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Chat with Chris 2016
Replies: 149
Views: 57624

Re: Chat with Chris 2016

Regarding the so-called 'eye candy'... a design family that has potential... but; the off-centre left justified logo - no - just no... and if you show me the date today I can work out the date before and the date after all on my own. Colour, finish, batons, numerals all good... now potter off back t...
by Loddonite
Sun May 22, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW new website suggestions/issues
Replies: 435
Views: 42276

Re: CW new website suggestions/issues

I go away for a couple of years and you see what happens... :wave: There are too many comments that I agree with (or don't) on this thread to me to acknowledge all of them ... and I apologize if I am rehashing previous comments ... but I find... The site is good to navigate on a tablet (I have an iP...
by Loddonite
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pepsi GMT by the pool.
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Pepsi GMT by the pool.

At last I have found the right strap for this watch.
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by Loddonite
Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: How many firemen does it take...?
Replies: 4
Views: 931

How many firemen does it take...?

I haven't posted much on here recently but I just couldn't bear the thought of you all missing the latest news from Tubingen... http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/27971248 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/23/us-student-rescued-giant-vagina-sculpture-germany There's a moral in here somewhere but ...
by Loddonite
Sun May 11, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what is your EDC today
Replies: 143
Views: 9449

Re: what is your EDC today

Yema 100m Chronograph (quartz) on a blue NATO
House key
Phone (i4s - hand-me-down from daughter)
£8.11 in change
Wedding ring
by Loddonite
Mon May 05, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Pepsi bezel
Replies: 25
Views: 2504

Re: C60 Pepsi bezel

Yes, I have one of these. Lovely watch. I don't know how many were made but mine is #135.

Old holiday...
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by Loddonite
Sun May 04, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Proud New Grandfather!!
Replies: 54
Views: 2343

Re: Proud New Grandfather!!

Congratulations Kip.

The little fella looks to be in fine voice.
by Loddonite
Fri May 02, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: Why Natos?
Replies: 83
Views: 10863

Re: Why Natos?

For me... NATO's work with most military, dive and tool style watches and they're secure, comfortable and great in a tougher environment. My tough environment is in the garden or taking the dog for a walk (you haven't met Ben have you?). I would never wear one to work (office) or to a restaurant/din...
by Loddonite
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mowbray Collection
Replies: 29
Views: 2147

Re: The Mowbray Collection

I like buying quality stuff - when I am next looking for leather goods I will no doubt look at the CW website. At the moment a Google search for "Mowbray Collection" puts this at the top ?!?... Bulky waste - Melton Borough Council http://www.melton.gov.uk/a-z/b/bulky_waste.aspx?menupage=73...
by Loddonite
Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The R.W. Smith GREAT Britain Watch
Replies: 28
Views: 2857

Re: The R.W. Smith GREAT Britain Watch

A case of the whole being less than the sum of it's parts.
by Loddonite
Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Moderators
Replies: 62
Views: 3272

Re: New Moderators

Good news all round - but Kip, what are you going to do with all the time you'll have on your hands now?
by Loddonite
Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Macro Lens for Nikon
Replies: 11
Views: 683

Re: Macro Lens for Nikon

I use the same 90mm lens as Downer on my ancient D40x. It's quite compact.