greg_r 83 Posted July 6, 2009 These wristies threads have been encouraging me to wear watches I haven't been wearing lately, so let's keep it going =] Starting the week off with a watch I don't normally wear to work as it's a bit too dressy. Just had the urge this morning... Astbury Skeleton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 6, 2009 ahh, the skeletor watch, always liked that one greg (for a cheapy too) - is that sub dial running secs I'd like to find one of these things with a 42+mm bez - that's what.. 38mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 6, 2009 It's 43.5mm - only marginally smaller than a PAM but somewhat thinner and a lot lighter in weight. Yup - that's secs@9, it's a decorated Asian 6497 movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 6, 2009 ah, no shit - I was mistaken this one for another skeletor you have where'd ya get this one? 43.5mm... I'm interested now - oh god, what are these forums doing to me again... :jingoism: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 6, 2009 ah, no shit - I was mistaken this one for another skeletor you have where'd ya get this one? 43.5mm... I'm interested now - oh god, what are these forums doing to me again... :jingoism: Yeah, you were thinking of my AP Jules Audemars, which is 40mm. The Astbury I picked up via a dealer on eBay UK. List price is £99, but I managed to pick it up for £49 + shipping on a regular auction (worth trying an offer at that kinda level - he usually has the make offer option enabled). I think Scone managed to pick one up at the same kinda price. ISTR AD bought one too. Bloody good value considering it's a gen :jingoism: Look for dealer so-many-watches on eBay UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harley357 0 Posted July 6, 2009 From this morning's waterproofing test: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted July 6, 2009 Haha ! another gentleman who puts his watch in water, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massimo 53 Posted July 6, 2009 It's always the way: I wasn't very keen on the Planet Ocean when I first saw it but I'm really warming to it. Nice, Harley. PAM 111 for me today, after seeing all the PAMs in last weeks wristie thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 6, 2009 111 looks good, Massimo. I can feel a PAM day coming on myself tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Love the UPO, Har. You've seen mine before..blah blah blah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repfish 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Bit of a BCE day myself.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted July 6, 2009 Bit of a BCE day myself.............. Best BCE, repfish, my next buy for sure. Today- C-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hk45ca 0 Posted July 6, 2009 i haven't worn this in a while. every time i put it on i ask myself why i don't wear it more. i am a rolex and breitling guy at heart but i really like this watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 7, 2009 good ole Ruby came to mind today as I put on my SOH - I think you remember the 1st one I got from Ruby... if not, check out my avatar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 7, 2009 hehe - well at least the hands go around now :P I really must pick up an SOH sometime - all of the cheaper ones seem to have disappeared now, though, so I'm gonna hafta save up a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 7, 2009 Haven't worn this one in quite a while, but figured it deserved an outing... Tag SLR: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaedo 0 Posted July 7, 2009 As is usually the case weekdays, the BCE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repfish 0 Posted July 7, 2009 think your BCE could do with a bath...........he he Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repfish 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Haven't worn this one in quite a while, but figured it deserved an outing... Tag SLR: Always liked this one, had my eye on the black faced one for a while now, is that the cheaper thinner version or the more expensive A7750 ver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 7, 2009 The daily beater: I think I need to get me one of those SOH too. think your BCE could do with a bath...........he he I actually think that this looks way better than a brand new and clean BCE. it has a certain patina to it :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 7, 2009 Always liked this one, had my eye on the black faced one for a while now, is that the cheaper thinner version or the more expensive A7750 ver? It's the quartz version and was very inexpensive. Bought it from a little-known but reliable dealer on CQout. Given that there's no running seconds on this watch, there aren't any obvious 'tells' that it's quartz. The strap it came with was lousy, but I replaced it with a better quality version I found on eBay for next to nothing. Even the lume is pretty reasonable on this one. @KinCaidk: Tudor looking pretty damned schweet! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 7, 2009 another pic where the "carbon" isn't quite as obvious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted July 7, 2009 Greg r- you've got some nice quartz pieces... Today, the 229 (with newly modded CG by me-my weekend project) Before: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted July 7, 2009 Greg r- you've got some nice quartz pieces... Thanks - I've only got the two, but they're both pretty decent, despite the low cost. Today, the 229 (with newly modded CG by me-my weekend project) Nice job on the mod - the 229 looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Houndoggie - you could get about $1,350 for that on RG. Cause you spent weekend time doing the mod. You've seen this one before. But that's the way it is with gens, you don't get a big selection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
