That’s a good idea, Tony. Thanks. That might speed it up a bit.
The last service was about £450, so I have just been looking at a new watch too. Your idea might save me a few bob!
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I have a minty Blue Dial Omega Geneve f-300, from mid to late 70’ies.
Opened a few times for battery change, no condensation fingers crossed.
Its a nice vintage watch, unfortunately not worth a lot $ on the market, to finance the next purchase 
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Got to love a Sea-Dweller. Not sure about the more recent big boys but this is lovely.
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Hope it works for you. I had this with a 70’s watch not too long ago. Also put it in a bowl of rice, but when I wanted to wear it a few months later everything had seized anyway. 
Keep it in longer than you think it needs to be.
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Whilst I would never put one of my watches in rice, if you feel that you have to, make sure you do the following:-
- Remove/unscrew the crown.
- Make sure it is in an airtight container and the watch is fully covered by the rice.
Good luck. Hope it sorts it out.
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Back to vintage Tudor! This is, IMHO, a much cooler alternative to a 4-digit Rolex Day-Date.
The ref. 7017 DATE+DAY (nickname “Jumbo”) was released in 1969, features a 39 mm case (vs 36 mm on the Rolex cousin) making it more of a cross over between dress and sport. It looks amazing on a Oyster bracelet and as it is made in stainless steel it is more all terrain than the Day-Date.
A rare bird, as most people back then went for the “real deal” in gold from Rolex.
Came in four different ref versions, one being more of a bling version. 
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prefer that to a rolex any day, classy!
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Wow, that’s awesome, way better looking than a DD from Rolex.
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I am planning on buying a Daydate Rolex over next few years for my collection of Rolexes. I believe it is a classic.
However the Tudor Daydate looks gorgeous it has to be said.
Wow! What a beautiful watch. Maybe I should add some Tudors to the collection as well.
The Tudors are essentially Rolexes. Just slight different finish and materials. I know there is more in it, but there are basically relates and less shiney! 
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I think I would prefer Mittwoch to Wednesday.
A lovely watch.
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The advice of @Tony, @Andyblain and @n-lot was really helpful. After a couple of failed (too early removal) attempts, I removed the strap and put it in fresh rice in a Tupperware box with a sealed lid for about four days and that sorted it. Despite that, on the recommendation of a friend, I also spoke with a watchmaker in Glasgow who said that Russell Talerman was “one of the good guys”, so I have arranged to take it in when I’m in London next month. Fingers will be crossed for a proper fix and not at the cost of a full service 
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Yes, do it! 
After many years of collecting vintage Rolex I stumbled upon a Tudor Snowflake and since then all I look for is cool old Tudor’s.
Movements on older Tudor watches are in general modded standard movements which mean that most watchmakers can service them. To service a vintage Rolex will nowadays give you very high blood pressure. 
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Which one is the Spanish?
I thought Lunes was Spanish for Monday.
Portuguese, maybe.
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Monday is Segunda feira in Portuguese.
Lunes is Spanish for Monday
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Yes you are right! Bad googling from my side. 
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No biggie. As the Japanese say : No problemo!
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Do they, or just if you are Derek Trotter? 
