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by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The Beater to Beat them all
Replies: 48
Views: 6789

Re: The Beater to Beat them all

Not Swiss so you may need to sit down.FIYTA MEN'S EXTREME DAKAR RALLY LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WATCH
GA8188.BBB

Perhaps a bit bright for a suit, they do manufacture other styles. I like the yellow one. More of a watch than a brand.
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watches, Fascination. Obsession, Addiction or just OCD
Replies: 18
Views: 1755

Re: Watches, Fascination. Obsession, Addiction or just OCD

Fascination. I bought an automatic to see if I could live with its inaccuracy. I love it. It's inaccuracy is endearing.
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to R****
Replies: 43
Views: 3392

Re: Welcome to R****

Perhaps Roderick?
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: News
Topic: WatchPro HOT 100 – BRAND CHAMPIONS
Replies: 13
Views: 8909

Re: WatchPro HOT 100 – BRAND CHAMPIONS

Looks like we have given up being a global manufacturing force. We are simply creating brands or illusions based on other countries manufacturing force. Perhaps an unanswerable question but what percentage of Chinese manufacturing output goes into a Swiss watch today compared with 60 years ago? I wo...
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The Rolex thing
Replies: 90
Views: 10252

Re: The Rolex thing

Rolex is one of the world's most recognised brands. Historically, they have produced some outstanding time pieces. However, what are they now? Simply expensive or widely available works of art?
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: My New Breitling Is Out Of COSC Spec ** UPDATE #2 **
Replies: 32
Views: 4076

Re: My New Breitling Is Out Of COSC Spec ** UPDATE #2 **

I am beginning to wonder whether Swiss made and cosc have become marketing terms rather than a badge of engineering excellence. A brand new Breitling out of cosc spec should not be possible. I expect a number of you could explain to me that I am a little naive. However, I won't be buying a Breitling...
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Reviews and Articles
Topic: Liquid filled watch case: How I modified my Kingfisher C6
Replies: 133
Views: 160033

Re: Liquid filled watch case: How I modified my Kingfisher C

The effect looks dramatic in the pictures. I wonder how much people would pay to have their quartz watches fluid filled? Considering the impact on subsequent battery changes?

Perhaps a solar watch would be a better candidate? Give casio or citizen a call.

Anyway, well done.
by davidwatkinson1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Watch of the Year 2015 - C9 Moonphase
Replies: 24
Views: 21015

Re: Watch of the Year 2015 - C9 Moonphase

Something unnecessary executed with both style and precision. Also known as luxury.