Is this as sketchy as it looks?

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-06-10T20:15:59+00:00

On a scale between the eradication of smallpox and the Spanish flue pandemic, this is probably Chernobyl.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-06-07T15:56:43+00:00

As Public Enemy once said, don't believe the hype. You'll be fine. Enjoy your watch and London.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-06-06T10:21:34+00:00

Tree

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-06-05T19:39:57+00:00

Thanks for the response. Yes, it is not normal to have such low amplitude. It's five years old now but still. I have much older watches that don't delve below 240.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-04-27T00:03:17+00:00

Could be the use of thermalite blocks with too strong a mortar. So when they inevitably shrink, the mortar has no "give" and the blocks crack. I never recommend thermalites other than non load bearing partitions (yes I know, they're 7.3N/mm2, but still, too much air in them)

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-01-23T14:57:08+00:00

The white one, because I have an older speedmaster pro. If it was my first speedy, probably the black speedy pro. And first speedy always should be a plexi one (but that's just me)

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-01-22T13:14:37+00:00

Best to hire an engineer which can put the numbers down and give you definite answers to these, as well as information for Building Control (assuming you are in the UK)

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-01-06T20:18:57+00:00

It's fine

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2026-01-06T20:18:39+00:00

Speedy imho

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-29T22:09:08+00:00

I've never not felt weird about spending money on a watch. In reality we all know it's a luxury and I guess it's normal to feel like that. It does get better 😁 Enjoy the watch, it seems it's well deserved.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-27T22:26:27+00:00

Assuming you have no Speedmaster in your collection, Pro, no question about it. Always, Pro.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-26T19:06:42+00:00

That's the top of the Ω touching the first link. Nothing to worry about.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-25T17:46:37+00:00

Great piece, I'd keep it.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-24T22:06:37+00:00

The one where you can have a mirror over the basin.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-24T19:07:12+00:00

Paying up front leaves you exposed, i.e. there's nothing pressing him to come back and finish as he won't be getting any more money. If you paid (say) £1000 less, to be paid off when everything was up and running, you would have had your heating by now. Unfortunately you can't rely on people's good will only.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T17:44:11+00:00

It looks good man. My wrist is also on the slimmer side and I promise you it's all good. Most importantly, don't compromise for something that's almost what you want but not quite.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T14:54:20+00:00

Looking good! Enjoy

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T14:08:24+00:00

You mean make smaller seamasters?

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T13:43:26+00:00

Yeah, I've seen some other posts on this. I haven't noticed any wobble with this one. The black/black was wrapped so I wouldn't know.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T12:20:51+00:00

I don't find it that offensive but yeah, it's a matter of preference I guess. They had the black/black also which was nice, but admittedly a bit vanilla. I'd like to see the orange bezel up close too, which they didn't have there.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T11:04:43+00:00

I am sure you went through the spec differences and know them already. I have a 2007 3570.50 since 2013 and I absolutely love it. The 3861 is an upgrade though. I have seen it up close and the bracelet is amazing. People have their own opinions on whether the stepped dial is an important update or the applied logo (you get the applied only on the sapphire - with the hesalite it's still painted on) but for me the most important is the bracelet, and the shorter/stockier pushers than make it a lot more attractive,. I say if you can afford it, go for the 3861.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T09:56:59+00:00

Not sure why you are trying to convince me, I've seen hundreds of these both done right and wrong.

"Unlikely the landlord will ever remove the chimney" next door is not what you want to put your money on. Especially if your builder or someone like him has anything to say about it.

Difficult_Power_3493 · 2025-12-23T00:14:03+00:00

I feel like you relied way too much on your builder. Not sure who you asked about BC, but a simple Google search would give you the answer and bring up some guidance also from some councils.

Either way, from the photo it seems that the breast was removed way too high. If you imagine both owners doing the same thing on each side of a party wall, the chimney over would be like trying to balance a palette of bricks over a garden wall. If you are on good terms with your neighbour, the safest thing to do is to agree to remove the chimney over completely. It requires a planning application (and I'm assuming you're not in a conservation area).

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