Brammie Steve Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 It's me again! I love to discuss watches at the other end (AKA cheap) of the scale. I have been ferreting in my junk box (items off eBay) for trench watches. Imagine my surprise (!) when I saw this Lanco which must be circa 1920. It is still working and keeping good time. Apart from giving the case a polish I am reluctant to take it apart. They don't build them like this anymore! RadioactiveWaste and Cisse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Brammie Steve said: They don't build them like this anymore! Thank god ? Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Angry Ram said: Thank god ? He is eternal but 100 years for a watch ain't too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Brammie Steve said: It's me again! I love to discuss watches at the other end (AKA cheap) of the scale. I have been ferreting in my junk box (items off eBay) for trench watches. Imagine my surprise (!) when I saw this Lanco which must be circa 1920. It is still working and keeping good time. Apart from giving the case a polish I am reluctant to take it apart. They don't build them like this anymore! I really do fail to see any merit in this piece of junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Hathersage Ram said: I really do fail to see any merit in this piece of junk It's in the eye (and pocket!) of the beholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Brammie Steve said: It's in the eye (and pocket!) of the beholder. And it should have stayed in the junk box. Just because it's old, does not make it something to be appreciated. Its a piece of junk Angry Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 48 minutes ago, Hathersage Ram said: And it should have stayed in the junk box. Just because it's old, does not make it something to be appreciated. Its a piece of junk Cisse and Carl Sagan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB SPORTS Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Cisse, Thinking of having this one as a 60th BDay present. Any pros and cons? Edited January 16, 2021 by SIXTEEN AGAIN Pearl Ram, Angry Ram, Cisse and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 My tuppence worth, Pro’s, it’s beautiful, Con’s, none. ? GB SPORTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 14 hours ago, SIXTEEN AGAIN said: Cisse, Thinking of having this one as a 60th BDay present. Any pros and cons? I have the Conquest Classic, same movement I think but waterproof and steel strap. I have it serviced every 2 to 3 years and it comes back like new! Wear it everyday. GB SPORTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 16/01/2021 at 20:39, SIXTEEN AGAIN said: Cisse, Thinking of having this one as a 60th BDay present. Any pros and cons? Pros - You like it, you want it - Good and reliable watch No cons GB SPORTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 16/01/2021 at 18:39, SIXTEEN AGAIN said: Cisse, Thinking of having this one as a 60th BDay present. Any pros and cons? Pro's: Nice looking watch Cons: The date looks weird at that angle just to fit three dials in. Damned expensive for a bit of jewelry on your wrist ? GB SPORTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Tamworthram said: Damned expensive for a bit of jewelry on your wrist I tried a similar line " its only a useless bit of rock on your finger!" when she wanted: Engagement ring, eternity ring, silver wedding ring, ruby wedding ring and birthdays ending in 0 rings. Useful side effect was could turn the freezer off as the room temperature dropped to well below freezing. Tamworthram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Yes, I know it's quartz, but it's fully serviced, new battery, genuine and beautiful! Cisse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 09:16, FindernRam said: I tried a similar line " its only a useless bit of rock on your finger!" when she wanted: Engagement ring, eternity ring, silver wedding ring, ruby wedding ring and birthdays ending in 0 rings. Useful side effect was could turn the freezer off as the room temperature dropped to well below freezing. O rings are useful. Those gaskets stop leaks and prevent breakdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 48 minutes ago, Brammie Steve said: O rings are useful. Those gaskets stop leaks and prevent breakdowns. Including marriages! Brammie Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Expensive watches. I saw an article about a bloke who had a Rolex, genuine, boxed with all the paperwork, reiceipt etc. His mate came back from some overseas trip with an 'identical' watch, which had cost him a few quid, presumably with a quartz movement.. They compared them and could find no discernable visual difference. They thought the genuine one was a little heavier. The only difference was that the fake kept better time. Angry Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 On 03/03/2021 at 20:51, Phoenix said: Expensive watches. I saw an article about a bloke who had a Rolex, genuine, boxed with all the paperwork, reiceipt etc. His mate came back from some overseas trip with an 'identical' watch, which had cost him a few quid, presumably with a quartz movement.. They compared them and could find no discernable visual difference. They thought the genuine one was a little heavier. The only difference was that the fake kept better time. They do make really good fakes these days. There are some things that often tell the truth for a watch fan and with Rolexes the weight is one. For me the big thing with fakes, watches or otherwise is that the money goes mostly to criminals and sometimes for things like funding terrorism. There are a lot of visually similar watches like the big names as Rolex that are still legit. Like Christopher Ward. Pearl Ram and Angry Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Yesterday I found out about this brand from England. Check it out. https://www.williamwoodwatches.com/ Pearl Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 24/03/2021 at 18:29, Cisse said: Yesterday I found out about this brand from England. Check it out. https://www.williamwoodwatches.com/ They look jazzy. I see they buy their movements in. After the discussion about fake Rolex watches I found this. 'The Watch Guy' is a really reputable, knowledgeable and passionate repairer/restorer, in England, although I think he's mid-european or German. This seems to be a different sort of fake. https://watchguy.co.uk/fake-rolex-submariner-114060/ Fascinating web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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