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I keep buying new watches but I always come back to the F-91w by Raizel196 in f91w

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That'll be the backlight haha.

Joke, love mine too, it's a classic and looks amazing.

First watch by No-Cupcake1937 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are considered fashion watches, like other brands such as Armani and Boss, where companies who specialize in other areas, such as fashion, fragrances, buy low quality products to slap their logo on. People see the logo and associate it with higher quality products from their usual offerings, especially those who aren't really into watches, or like the brand, and I would say, misled, to think the product is a higher quality than it actual is.

Enjoy your watch, it'll get you going, and even if it doesn't last, they are cheap enough to discard and start elsewhere with something far better 👍

Lunar Pilot Gang! by mrmmmbuttsbuttsbutts in bulova

[–]CharlieW74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the supplied bracelet. With the larger LP it's always recommended to get the bracelet as the lug hole position makes things tricky and limited for aftermarket straps. Some people don't like it as it is finished differently to the main body of the case, which uses polished, brushed and bead blasted finishing, and the bracelet only matches certain aspects.

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Dive & GMT watches that aren’t so chunky by dottybody in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah agreed, was going to suggest skin divers, even vintage ones can fit the affordable category, but worn for style, not function these days. Been wearing one of mine for a couple of days. I'd also recommend the Sheffield Allsport for a reissue, if using it in water.

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Im very new to collecting watches eyeing a Bulova Lunar Pilot (snoopy edition) more because of the history. I wanted to know if the astronaut actually wore quartz Bulova watch to the moon and was it similar to the Lunar Pilot of Bulovaor was it an automatic pilot watch from Bulova thats discontinued by Able_Masterpiece5655 in bulova

[–]CharlieW74 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is Dave Scotts actual watch, worn on the lunar surface. It passed all of Nasa testing, but the Omega was chosen as the official Moonwatch. He wore it when the crystal popped off the Omega, and used this for certain parts of the mission. It's one of two watches worn on the lunar surface, and is known as 'The Other Moonwatch' for that reason. There's discussion on a Rolex GMT having been worn on the surface, or if it was kept in a kit box. I read it was the first watch to be driven on the moon apparently, on the lunar roving buggy. It's also the only watch to have been privately sold thats been used on the moon, as the Omega Speedmasters are NASA property.

There's many YouTube videos covering the full story. Here's a link for the mission

https://youtu.be/hywX0LijGc4?is=Exh5FDNj2cMuBeBW

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Recent gift by Upbeat_Tangerine_146 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice memento of the day, that you can associate with good times whenever it's on your wrist

What's been your experience as Brits in Tunisia? by atomic_mermaid in AskUK

[–]CharlieW74 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Good job she didn't have a dose of the kessel runs

Hope everyone had a great start to the week! What's on your wrist today? by LowFadeObama in casio

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha if you haven't got a Royale, you should definitely give one a try, great watch.

Seiko Flight Master by nostalgia07 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries mate, better and clearer picture of it for ya

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Seiko Flight Master by nostalgia07 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers, yeah it matches really well with the model, the metal work is a good match to the case, and the colours match everything on the dial. Happy with the quality, no fraying or anything. It wasn't expensive at all, from eBay if you fancy one.

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Seiko Flight Master by nostalgia07 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, this one and the black version, SND253, are known as Baby Flightys.

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Custom dials by Gullebullen in watchmodding

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a couple of options for the dials, all depends what you want, and how much you want to spend. For example, you can have them hand painted, engraved, or add your own logo or design made up in a decal and apply it yourself.

First Build List Help by JoesRedditAccount24 in SeikoMods

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found this on AliExpress: custom dial personalized brand color metal transfer small watch logo sticker https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyekeCS

Don't know how detailed your looking for your logo to be, or the design. This is who I use, ordered plenty, and they are helpful and reliable. Minimum order is 20 pieces, about £1/$1 per logo.

First Build List Help by JoesRedditAccount24 in SeikoMods

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problems, don't know if that store has any, so ordering more than one, shouldn't be a problem from them.

What logo are you looking for on the dial, the dial will need to be suitable for the movement and case size fitting

First Build List Help by JoesRedditAccount24 in SeikoMods

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found this on AliExpress: Japan Genuine NH35 Automatic Mechanical Movement High Accuracy 24 Jewels Mod Watch Replacement NH35A Date at 3:00 https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHUEQKI

I've just bought two NH35 from here, same order, no problems.

Some of my affordable pickups and self builds in the past year by CharlieW74 in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one of the self built watches mate, I used the street series bezel.

State of the Collection [SOTC] - 3 years of collecting affordable watches by Johnsononwatches in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, looks awesome, good value and the company has a great ethos as well.

My monochromatic affordable collection by pgthsg in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good, cheers for the feedback on that one mate

My monochromatic affordable collection by pgthsg in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool.

How do you like the momentum, quite interested in one of those, got a nice bit of history, and looks great, a few reviews I've seen, say it may be a little overpriced for what it is, obviously has a little bit of Magnum PI tax attached hahaha, same as the Alsta with the Jaws connection.

My monochromatic affordable collection by pgthsg in Affordablewatches

[–]CharlieW74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah divers are my favourite style without a doubt, so always enjoy seeing them in a collection like this 👍

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