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by Gar787
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: What watch have you worn most during 2023?
Replies: 32
Views: 1251

Re: What watch have you worn most during 2023?

As it's nearly the end of the year, I thought it would be appropriate to do my annual look back at which watches I have worn most in the past 12 months. For me, there is the usual bias towards the watches that are newer and also towards those bought earlier in the year. Most of my acquisitions this...
by Gar787
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: My grail, and favourite watch in my collection - AP RO Openworks
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Re: My grail, and favourite watch in my collection - AP RO Openworks

I have to say…the boy has got fine taste…bravo sir! 👌
by Gar787
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: D. Dornblüth & Sohn - bespoke watch
Replies: 13
Views: 724

Re: D. Dornblüth & Sohn - bespoke watch

Superb post & what a watch…that’s opened my eyes. Many thanks…👍
by Gar787
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C9/C8 P2725
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Re: C9/C8 P2725

Ah, the C8 P2725, such a great story .......Sergeant Ray Holmes, who was born in Wallasey on the Wirral just a mile from where I'm sat in work now, and who saved Buckingham Palace in September 1940. This was the 'cheap' version of the watch with no Hawker Hurricane metal and using a Sellita movemen...
by Gar787
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks like the Ward Hoard Business is up for Sale...
Replies: 47
Views: 3566

Re: Looks like the Ward Hoard Business is up for Sale...

Good luck with your new business…any intended discounts planned for the erstwhile Forum members here? 😉😉
by Gar787
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Incoming (arrived) Retirement Gift
Replies: 46
Views: 1706

Re: Incoming (arrived) Retirement Gift

Superb, Bob. Enjoy that fantastic timepiece…what a gift indeed. You must deserve it…👍
by Gar787
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks like the Ward Hoard Business is up for Sale...
Replies: 47
Views: 3566

Re: Looks like the Ward Hoard Business is up for Sale...

Never been comfortable with this ‘model.’ The fact that Dan was a Forum member, had a bit of a ‘heads up’ with certain sales then certain watches appeared on his site with a considerable mark-up, always made me uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a lovely fella and a delight to deal with but it’...
by Gar787
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Sky News: Selling stolen watches 'now more lucrative than drugs'
Replies: 21
Views: 1037

Re: Sky News: Selling stolen watches 'now more lucrative than drugs'

From dealing with the scumbag element of our world for many years, im of the opinion that few people are actually targeted for their watches. Yes this certainly goes on in city centres, but I really dont think is overly common. That is for Very high end areas, and Very high end watches. Someone who...
by Gar787
Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Sky News: Selling stolen watches 'now more lucrative than drugs'
Replies: 21
Views: 1037

Re: Sky News: Selling stolen watches 'now more lucrative than drugs'

From dealing with the scumbag element of our world for many years, im of the opinion that few people are actually targeted for their watches. Yes this certainly goes on in city centres, but I really dont think is overly common. That is for Very high end areas, and Very high end watches. Someone who...
by Gar787
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: My late Dad's Alfex Quartz watch.
Replies: 9
Views: 379

Re: My late Dad's Alfex Quartz watch.

After a few days have now passed since my Dad passed away last Saturday evening, one of my two brothers, Sean, who lives in the family home and was minding Dad every minute bar when he was workingalong with my sister and I , asked me if I minded if he could have Dad's watch. I agreed as it was only...
by Gar787
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Meetups can be great!
Replies: 47
Views: 2785

Re: Meetups can be great!

What a wonderful post. Absolutely fantastic. Bravo sir.
by Gar787
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Straps
Topic: Strap of the Day
Replies: 151
Views: 9548

Re: Strap of the Day

I normally wear the BC with the bracelet. A quick switch to this. A strap that I bought for the BC about a month before I picked up the watch. In my view the best leather strap match that I have for this watch. An antelope leather, blue pebro savannah. 42F753E4-356C-4445-89D0-81071D271DC0.png 683C4...
by Gar787
Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy birthday Bahnstormer_vRS!
Replies: 32
Views: 688

Re: Happy birthday Bahnstormer_vRS!

HB…G! All the best pal…👍
by Gar787
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze c60 pro 300 with gunmetal band ?
Replies: 9
Views: 410

Re: Bronze c60 pro 300 with gunmetal band ?

I have scoured the forums but haven’t found an answer. Has anyone taken a bronze c 60 pro 300 and tried it with the gun metal bracelet? I was thinking of getting the bracelet when I order the watch. But I don’t have access to a paint or photoshop program that actually does a good job. Thanks in adv...
by Gar787
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)
Replies: 2228
Views: 223275

Re: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:12 pm Great-Grandpa’s Remembrance Day walk. GGP is my 1917 Marvin. Went to the War Memorial for 11.00, long walk with my friends and a pint in the pub, which I forgot to photograph!


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Wow…superb & excellent on that bund young Steve…👌