What watch are you wearing today (WRUW)

[Dr Watson]

Something a little different.

 

[Northam Saint]

Today it’s …….

 

[JamieM]

ORIS 7736 Big Crown 1917 Limited Edition.

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[Northam Saint]

ORIS 7736 Big Crown 1917 Limited Edition.

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What is the button above the crown for ? I have two Big Crown’s, great watches.

 

[JamieM]

The winder doesn't pull out, you push the small button in with your thumbnail, which then allows you to set the hands with the winder.

 

[bagman]

Bicester Village Bremont boutique this morning, queued outside the village then the shop for about 45 mins but worth it.

 

[Northam Saint]

Bicester Village Bremont boutique this morning, queued outside the village then the shop for about 45 mins but worth it. View attachment 173370

Been considering a trip to Bicester Village. But queuing up that long ……… not too keen. Is it always like that ?

 

[Gairdner]

Christopher Ward C5 - Sellita 26J Auto

 

[Northam Saint]

 

[bagman]

Been considering a trip to Bicester Village. But queuing up that long ……… not too keen. Is it always like that ?

It was because there was a star event yesterday and this weekend. Upto %70 of at some stores. My watch was £1195 (rrp was £4450) and I got a Gortex jacket from The North Face for £85!!
I only live a 10 minute walk from there so it’s easy for me

 

[Northam Saint]

It was because there was a star event yesterday and this weekend. Upto %70 of at some stores. My watch was £1195 (rrp was £4450) and I got a Gortex jacket from The North Face for £85!!
I only live a 10 minute walk from there so it’s easy for me

Brilliant what a bargain !!

 

[N_Architect]

Congrats Harvey!

 

[Dr Watson]

Congrats Harvey!

Indeed! You got a hell of a deal there.

 

[Dr Watson]

Got sick of that jank 80s aftermarket bracelet it came with so ordered something more suitable from Japan, whilst I wait for that to arrive I've stuck it on a leather strap, case shape actually reminds me of the new planet ocean range, 70s-tastic I suppose.

This is basically my way of dipping a toe in the Grand Seiko pool without spending a lot... This is part of Seiko's premium quartz offerings from the late 70s, they came in three grades; King Quartz (+/-20 seconds per year) Grand Quartz (+/-10 seconds per year) and Superior Quartz (+/-5 seconds per year) this was Seiko showing off - For reference the Swiss quartz movements from the same time offered +/-60 seconds per year accuracy lol.

They came at a price though, in 1978 one of these would set you back ¥100,000 which was equivalent to around $500, adjusted for inflation that is $2500 today. Interestingly in 1978 apparently the Rolex Submariner was also $500 so that's the league these were playing in. Now available on ebay for a pittance, I paid £200 for this one in serviced condition with new crystal and gaskets, bit of a bargain I think.

 

[Northam Saint]

Got the watch box out for a tidy up. Haven’t worn the Christopher Ward C7 Rapide mk1 for a while. So much so the battery was flat, I keep a stock of batteries. Few minutes later it’s up and running.