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Originally Posted by Seabadger Nice - is that a limited edition one? I have a PRS-18A which is a terrific beater - bombproof and probably the best value diver's on ...
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Old 04-06-2008   #76 (Post Link)
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Nice - is that a limited edition one? I have a PRS-18A which is a terrific beater - bombproof and probably the best value diver's on the market - the movement ran a little fast at first but settled down to around +5 secs per day, which is fine for me.

You on the forum there?
Yeah limited it is. 200 units I think. I bought mine "second hand" ( ) as they were all sold when I found out about them.

I used to visit that forum quite regularly but as with everything things change and I've not been there for a bit.

My big bro not only has a Mk1 but Eddies "Beater" (with the pair of Bow Locks looking egg whisk on the face!), a Mk2 and a chronometer thingy as well as a couple of Rusky Pioljots, or whatever they are called.

Must slip back there one day. Last time I was there was just before the Dreadnought (sp?) was released.

I only wear the Mk 1 on special occassions, Lodge meetings etc, But I do have a very nice pair of Electric Seiko "tanks". The 4004 series. One in S/Steel and one in Gold (plate).

Being also into guitars whenever I see a PRS I immediatley think of Paul Reed-Smith!

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Lodge meetings etc
Have to say that's something that's never interested me - my old man was one - quite senior in the region (if that's the right term), although buggered if I can recall his title - involved lots of grands and provincials from what I recall. Do often wonder if I'd have got access to a whole world of cheap bars if I had gone for it...

For dress-type things I normally wear a 60s mechanical Omega, although these days I don't really think the whole concept of a dress watch makes much sense.

The Dreadnought looks like a real tool watch - joined there just after it came out. My sparrow wrists wouldn't really suit a watch like that, but all credit to Eddie for making a genuinely useful, high-end watch.
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I do often wonder if I'd have got access to a whole world of cheap bars if I had gone for it...
Yep! and other stuff that I am not allowed to talk about!

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My sparrow wrists wouldn't really suit a watch like that . . . . . . .
Me? I got eight inch wrists me. I have trouble finding a leather strap to fit, me!

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PRomised myself one before Crimbo and spotted one in Goldsmiths today so just picked up a Breil Ducati Corse, very nice looking watch and not extortionate
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Not that keen on Breil to be honest...
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Just won this on e-bay.

1969 25 Jewels - unusual shaped case and unusual coloured dial.
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Not that keen on Breil to be honest...
Make sure you let me know before you get it, I dont think ill be able to do any deal on it, but i can see!


ohh u bought it already
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Just won this on e-bay.

1969 25 Jewels - unusual shaped case and unusual coloured dial.
Rose gold case ?

I do like it
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Just won this on e-bay.

1969 25 Jewels - unusual shaped case and unusual coloured dial.
Sweet Just checking out the vintage Omegas Still need to get my two fully restored as soon as I can get around to it
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Sweet Just checking out the vintage Omegas Still need to get my two fully restored as soon as I can get around to it
Vintage Omega's are
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Baume et Mercier Hampton GMT for me, this weekend.

Agree with the post about vintage Omegas - I also like some of the newer ones but their marketing is a little manic.
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PRomised myself one before Crimbo and spotted one in Goldsmiths today so just picked up a Breil Ducati Corse, very nice looking watch and not extortionate
....erm....not what I'd call "simple" or "elegant"
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Make sure you let me know before you get it, I dont think ill be able to do any deal on it, but i can see!


ohh u bought it already
It was GD who was after a Briel, and Kevin who's bougth a second hand Tissot - but thanks for the thought anyway
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New arrival...

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New arrival...

I haven't re-read - is this new?
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It's new to me, but not brand new. I've got a Stowa Marine Original on order as a wedding present to myself - expecting it early September - last watch for a while as I don't think getting any more will be well received.
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