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by Alistair
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Is there really such a thing as an exit watch?
Replies: 43
Views: 4347

Re: Is there really such a thing as an exit watch?

I dunno... I've owned a lot of the watches one would expect to be exit watches.... it's a sickness I tell you
by Alistair
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Simple Union x Undone
Replies: 34
Views: 2808

Re: Should I impulse buy this? Simple Union x Undone

absolutely not, but that case they are using with the IWC MKII RAF dial spec is pretty sweet...
by Alistair
Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Incoming Czech issued Eterna
Replies: 20
Views: 4327

Re: Incoming Czech issued Eterna

Hi Mike, I wasn't being a smart ass, sorry if I sounded like one.. I was just asking... having owned a load of military issued watches I know that there are no 100% set rules for military or even for most vintage TBH... I had a Longines which was quite big and a Lemania which was small... what is th...
by Alistair
Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: WW1 Zenith US Army Corp of engineers pocket watch
Replies: 9
Views: 1944

Re: WW1 Zenith US Army Corp of engineers pocket watch

so this is where you are?
by Alistair
Sun Jun 27, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Sunday 27 June 2021 *WRUW*
Replies: 11
Views: 882

Re: Sunday 27 June 2021 *WRUW*

My IWC 200 Chrono.... https://attachment.tapatalk-cdn.com/96531/202105/2_9d229dc36fa71e571cb5c49bd2549e65.jpg?Expires=1625059908&Signature=YsD8hJFB-gJ-92Dg-KeTceSTLq~zviEFoSkxrWfYl8mKwPaUKvP5nS3Xkseb4syDkSwmD5tDCKVL8emukGyt5~m28Jrgd6FuQbMb7pEJbh7YopYVC3b~nFiE3evxdiLmSaSbltKnG7IRsY7l~3sQnhniNgh~B10Df...
by Alistair
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I think I found the right one
Replies: 16
Views: 1930

Re: I think I found the right one

pretty stealthy
by Alistair
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Watch Reviews
Topic: Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3553

Re: Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review

my pleasure.... in the article I surmised that the name of the Deepstar came from the Westinghouse Submersible project that Cousteau was working on and when I had a chat with Aquastar they confirmed that it was that connection that created the original name..... cool hey?
by Alistair
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Well I eventually bought a dive watch again
Replies: 8
Views: 860

Re: Well I eventually bought a dive watch again

All too kind chaps... yes as I said I owned a few originals back in the day and I think what works is just how attractive the dial hand, bezel combo is..... I chucked a review of it on the Review forum here with some vintage comparisons.... http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f...
by Alistair
Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I am looking at making a book Guess What? I made it
Replies: 15
Views: 2270

Re: I am looking at making a book Guess What? I made it

and yes I made it and here it is..... er is it ok me posting this ? It was a few years ago..... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Time-Alistair-Gibbons/dp/0764354957/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chasing+time+vintage+wristwatches+for+the+discerning+collector&qid=1624622584&s=books&sr=1-1 https://attac...
by Alistair
Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I am looking at making a book Guess What? I made it
Replies: 15
Views: 2270

Re: I am looking at making a book so am posting a few pics

Nomadz wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:23 am
Great pic dude !!!


well i didn't use Girls but it is still good I reckon


If you want to sell a ton of books, it's going to need naked girls.
Just an idea. Wearing watches is fine . Hot girls in vintage watches. :stir:
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Tutima Commando?
Replies: 9
Views: 2883

Re: Tutima Commando?

I love those cases...
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Incoming Czech issued Eterna
Replies: 20
Views: 4327

Re: Incoming Czech issued Eterna

do they normally have some kind of engraving on the lug? crossed swords or something ?
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: Mondaine Lobster
Replies: 18
Views: 5870

Re: Mondaine Lobster

it's amazing how many companies made dive watches
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: British Navy 0552 Elliott Deck Clock incoming
Replies: 6
Views: 2537

Re: British Navy 0552 Elliott Deck Clock incoming

that's really cool... I had an AM clock...which I was very proud of until my ex wife wrecked it.... https://attachment.tapatalk-cdn.com/96531/202106/2_4592a282aa37e3e41cd359eda2a944d1.jpg?Expires=1624811645&Signature=e2zgv~QGI~Oe6AMQVUF2ht4kM74S272WPfxmyoERn1WJR3dku-gxn22hA9cYpr-fVvxIhOSun7ZFDOhemvH...
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Vintage Forum
Topic: WW1 Zenith US Army Corp of engineers pocket watch
Replies: 9
Views: 1944

Re: WW1 Zenith US Army Corp of engineers pocket watch

ahh I have bought a few pocket watches recently... very cool
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Watch Reviews
Topic: Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3553

Re: Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review

Also here is a link to my article about the original Deepstar on Monochrome

Vintage Aquastar Deepstar Review LINK[/url]https://monochrome-watches.com/the-vint ... graph/[url]
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: Watch Reviews
Topic: Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3553

Aquastar Deepstar 2020 Review

I have no commercial connection Aquastar I've had a loving relationship with this watch ever since I first bought one in early 20001. The watch was unknown at the time but the combination of beautiful Art Deco dial, robust case with a dive ratio engraved on the bezel and the valjoux 23 movement told...
by Alistair
Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Well I eventually bought a dive watch again
Replies: 8
Views: 860

Well I eventually bought a dive watch again

Matt reminded me of this good old place so I thought I'd come over...... https://attachment.tapatalk-cdn.com/96531/202106/2_72878b36d33241c64d72c3bfe6d992a2.jpg?Expires=1624809346&Signature=FN5y-hi1-aB60jU3O1-5wCoc0YkEiUunlrVptomyAvgkxHLNe8F85Wev~~MTlacE1LzXdde6CZ3Z1pAExiEiu5~QU82eDja1~CGtj34pFhSuId...
by Alistair
Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Ok men what is happening... ?
Replies: 22
Views: 2479

Re: Ok men what is happening... ?

love the Scuba pro
by Alistair
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....
Replies: 26
Views: 1823

Re: Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....

Big T is indeed.. I am an old time poster at Equation of time my place is here : http://forum.atgvintagewatches.com/forum.php
by Alistair
Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....
Replies: 26
Views: 1823

Re: Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....

Well yes... as I have been around for quite a long time.... a collector turned dealer turned Forum owner .... TR Tom invited me over... is that ok? Yes letting them go has always been a loss exercise just like anyone else... a lot of these watches are not seen much anymore as they have found their w...
by Alistair
Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:15 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....
Replies: 26
Views: 1823

Dive watches I have owned, what do you think.....

Ones that have come and gone.... http://forum.atgvintagewatches.com/gallery/data/500/ATG-Rolex_5508_mil-.jpg http://forum.atgvintagewatches.com/gallery/data/518/ATG-Wa-127-aqua-head-logo-master.jpg http://forum.atgvintagewatches.com/gallery/data/500/ATG-Wa-144-heuer-top-logo-master-opti.jpg http://f...
by Alistair
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Ok men what is happening... ?
Replies: 22
Views: 2479

Ok men what is happening... ?

I have been doing some servicing of some older watches..... doing a 120 right now... I am also looking to put these pics in a book and am waiting to hear from the publisher... I'll let you know.... so TR what watches are you sporting now? Let's see them... the best vintage divers youse guys own? htt...
by Alistair
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:00 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I am looking at making a book Guess What? I made it
Replies: 15
Views: 2270

Re: I am looking at making a book so am posting a few pics

ok men.. I will... cheers for the welcome