I have a Wimbledon 36, domed bezel and the dial is a bit crowded for me
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My new watch, Designed to send an alert in the event of a fall or another āincidentā
I pressed the alarm button to both register the watch and to check it functions as it should
Within fifteen seconds I received a call to check I was ok.
Only downside is that it needs recharging every few days
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My IWC Big Pilotās Watch 43 Spitfire with a green buffalo strap; both are so hard-wearing that it makes for ideal daily wear.
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Well @Rafael I 100% blame you for this. You have taken the ice cream right from my grandchildrenās mouths, and they now know who you are. I hope you are proud of yourself! Iām now considering blocking you just in case you post anything else I like.
After seeing yours, I came across one at Watchfinder which was just in, and going through a workshop validation and authentication. It didnāt come with papers, or an Omega box or any inks, but went to see it at Leeds, and it was a perfect fit. Unfortunately the clasp was springing open so it went back to their workshop where they ordered a new clasp and 4 weeks later it arrived, like new and not at all looking 19 years old, Gaining around 4 seconds in 2 days, so very happy indeed. - So I guess this is a Thank You 
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You are welcome.
Do you know what movement it uses?
Also serial number & a date?
Beautiful, have you had it serviced since it came to you?
I have 4 āvintageā Omegas
- Seamaster 120 with a 601-1 Cal from 1970 or so
- Seamaster Deville also with a 601-1 Cal from 1969 or so
- Cal 286 from 1962 or so
- Cal. 30T2 SC, 18 Jewel from 1942
But nothing yet from the 1950ās
Or anything modern - they are just not as interesting as the older ones, devoid of character and sold for huge amounts and bought/worn as status/wealth symbols 
Pre-Quartz they were all mechanical, it was the only option, just a choice between wrist or pocket watch, if you āwanted the time on youā
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A friend of mine did a full service 10-15 years ago.
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I use my āregularā 43 as my daily watch - itās holding up well indeed, with the inevitable blemishes on the polished steel parts as part of the charm.
As they say - if your IWC doesnāt have scratches youāre not using enough!
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Lovely view!
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Iām just about to start treatment for cancer and Iāve promised myself that when Iām finished and I can ring that bell that says Iām in remission, Iām going to treat myself to a decent automatic watch. Just need to decide what. Iām thinking 40mm case, metal bracelet, probably a chrono and in the subĀ£3K price bracket. Iād like to buy a British brand but Iām going to have fun choosing.
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Good luck with your cancer treatments. Itās important to treat yourself.
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Hoping all goes well , my very best wishes for your treatment
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All the very Best with your treatment. Really looking forward to seeing what you end up wearing on your wrist.
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Good luck. Harold Pinchbeck of Lincoln are a nice British watch make, but using Swiss movements for reliability/time keeping.
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Just had a look at them, love the Lambeth Reach watch, and as a rowing historian and commentator itās celebration of the Doggetts Coat and Badge race is especially appealingā¦.might have to see if I can stretch the budgetā¦..
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My 1971 Omega GenĆØve was serviced by Russell Talerman three years ago to address moisture ingress. All seals were supposedly changed. However, again it has condensation clouding the glass and is spending 48 hours under rice 
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My money is on the crystal seal not doing its job properly.
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Sorry to hear about your watch, Clive . Donāt forget to pull out the crown. Failing the rice, Iām afraid itās another trip to a service.
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