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28 March 2009, 09:58 PM
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New Arrival-warning watch thread !
After moving two watches on, I have been able to finance and make room for this.
Its HUGE.
GlideLock System is excellent, coupled with a more standard divers extention.
Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA, a keeper.
Size comparison against a BIG Ball Hydrocarbon Engineer Chrono.
Its HUGE.
GlideLock System is excellent, coupled with a more standard divers extention.
Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA, a keeper.
Size comparison against a BIG Ball Hydrocarbon Engineer Chrono.
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28 March 2009, 10:22 PM
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It maybe me shaking with excitement. 
They are a bit rubbish though, apparently I need a light box and tuition from my better half on how to use her half decent camera.
They are a bit rubbish though, apparently I need a light box and tuition from my better half on how to use her half decent camera.
28 March 2009, 10:32 PM
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nice..
out of interest mate, where did you get the Ball Hydrocarbon from ? I am after one, checked Selfrdiges in Manchester last week and nothing doing.
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28 March 2009, 10:37 PM
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Jacko I am currently working on this DateJust it maybe just up your street, not too big-not too small.
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its www.jurawatches.co.uk
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its www.jurawatches.co.uk
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28 March 2009, 10:48 PM
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Jacko I am currently working on this DateJust it maybe just up your street, not too big-not too small.
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its Luxury Swiss Watches - Bell & Ross, Bremont, Oris, Raymond Weil, Baume & Mercier, Maurice Lacroix, Corum and Ball Watches
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its Luxury Swiss Watches - Bell & Ross, Bremont, Oris, Raymond Weil, Baume & Mercier, Maurice Lacroix, Corum and Ball Watches
Yoza, how much will I need to pay for a decent vintage Seamaster in your experience ?
28 March 2009, 10:54 PM
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It depends where you go.
From as little as £300 to maybe £650-£750 for a good one with all the bits.
Do a google search on watch fairs local to you and go and mooch.
Vintage watches are like vintage cars, nice but they need lots of care and attention, and parts can be hard to come by.
From as little as £300 to maybe £650-£750 for a good one with all the bits.
Do a google search on watch fairs local to you and go and mooch.
Vintage watches are like vintage cars, nice but they need lots of care and attention, and parts can be hard to come by.
29 March 2009, 08:58 AM
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Jacko I am currently working on this DateJust it maybe just up your street, not too big-not too small.
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its www.jurawatches.co.uk
A bit too BLING for my liking, but each to their own.
My ***** are from JURA WATCHES Mayfair.
I think its www.jurawatches.co.uk
I like
How much is that worth yoza?
Chop
29 March 2009, 09:09 AM
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Not sure, about £1400-£1600 as it is.
Its not mine though, and has had a hard life by the looks of it.
Has been polished/callibrated/and re-sized so its ready to go back.
Its just not me..
Its not mine though, and has had a hard life by the looks of it.
Has been polished/callibrated/and re-sized so its ready to go back.
Its just not me..
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29 March 2009, 09:21 AM
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If your interested in the Ball Hydrocarbon you must read this review.
Grail Review: Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograp
My dire attempt at a lume shot..I think I need some photography coaching.
Grail Review: Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograp
My dire attempt at a lume shot..I think I need some photography coaching.
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Cheers, yoza. That's a great review. As you have one of these, what's your opinion?
Incidentally, Jura's online price is over 200 quid cheaper than Ernest Jones' online offering.
Incidentally, Jura's online price is over 200 quid cheaper than Ernest Jones' online offering.
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29 March 2009, 01:39 PM
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***** I love them.
I have three of them, a Classic Hydrocarbon Engineer and a Hydrocarbon Engineer Chrono and a Hydrocarbon Trieste.
I rate them highly, up there with all the big guns, Rolex/Panerai/Omega/Breitling.
The lume has to be seen to be believed.
Up until my SDDS arrived the buckle/clasp on the ***** was unrivaled.
Jura watches are competive on price but more importantly to me when I bought mine was their 0% finance deal, buy now worry later..
I have three of them, a Classic Hydrocarbon Engineer and a Hydrocarbon Engineer Chrono and a Hydrocarbon Trieste.
I rate them highly, up there with all the big guns, Rolex/Panerai/Omega/Breitling.
The lume has to be seen to be believed.
Up until my SDDS arrived the buckle/clasp on the ***** was unrivaled.
Jura watches are competive on price but more importantly to me when I bought mine was their 0% finance deal, buy now worry later..
it's in for repair as it's stopped ticking
29 March 2009, 02:09 PM
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I am sorry to hear about that, here is me bulling them up, and you have shot them down in flames.
What model have you got and what is the issue ?
Ie "stopped ticking" will it not start with a manual wind or shake ?
How old is it ?
Is it being repaired at you local AD or did they have to send it away ?
A guy in work watch "stoppped ticking" it was a Breitling SuperAvenger, when I looked at it the crown was out.
I asked him what was the problem, he said, its stopped, I pressed and screwed the crown in and it started, he thinks Im some sort of magician...
Some people dont read manuals.
I suggested he sells it to me and buys a Quartz watch.
What model have you got and what is the issue ?
Ie "stopped ticking" will it not start with a manual wind or shake ?
How old is it ?
Is it being repaired at you local AD or did they have to send it away ?
A guy in work watch "stoppped ticking" it was a Breitling SuperAvenger, when I looked at it the crown was out.
I asked him what was the problem, he said, its stopped, I pressed and screwed the crown in and it started, he thinks Im some sort of magician...
Some people dont read manuals.
I suggested he sells it to me and buys a Quartz watch.
29 March 2009, 04:12 PM
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you can get 14% cashback from Ernest Jones via quidco....Quidco - Ernest Jones not sure if that makes it cheaper than Jura...
29 March 2009, 06:18 PM
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Watch Talk Forums ARCHIVE - Grail Review: Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograp
The yellow text on white background was too tough on my eyes!
Would love to see more dark pics (and normal) yoza
29 March 2009, 06:31 PM
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My three *****..
The usual photo quality...
I have excelled myself with the Trieste shot..
The usual photo quality...
I have excelled myself with the Trieste shot..
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I do like the Ball Engineer watches but unfortunately its just too big for my wrist.
I'm looking for something instead of my current mid size Omega Seamaster, what does anyone suggest ?
Did look at a mid size Rolex Yatchmaster but any other suggestion are gratefully received
thanks
Richard
I'm looking for something instead of my current mid size Omega Seamaster, what does anyone suggest ?
Did look at a mid size Rolex Yatchmaster but any other suggestion are gratefully received
thanks
Richard
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The Ball Classic is not HUGE, its thick but only 39mm DIA, I think your Omega is a 38mm.
They are designed to fit the contour of your wrist, as the lugs are deeply curved.
Try a Classic on, you may be surpised.
They are designed to fit the contour of your wrist, as the lugs are deeply curved.
Try a Classic on, you may be surpised.