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But then Omega makes jewellery as well as watches and seiko makes all kind of stuff . So ok not pure but not expensive for what they are . And a 3 year warranty is better than Omega or Longines 2 years . You pay your money you take a chance ... If you want a Chopard LUC or a Rolex Daytona in steel give me a shout , we have ' em all etc etc

We sell in my store , my best mate is sales manager for uk . Had for about 2 years and are good value for money . No different to any other " badge engineered " swiss brand . Very few guarantee returns . Ok not as watch buff as my IWC or Breitling or indeed vintage Omegas or Longines am fortunate to own , but still nice .

Key with alfa romeo is history , either thru main dealer or recognised independant specialist . The guys who look after mine used to be the service dept of a main dealer ( fiat / alfa ) who lost the franchise . Stamps in the book and ensure servicing / cambelts done on time means they dont go bang . I have had two sud sprints and two 145s and a punto hgt and apart from the cloverleaf exploding had no issues . The dashboard is a christmas tree mind you ,with warning lights on for no reason . But unless it says OIL , WATER or STOP you learn to ignore ....
Mechanically bullet proof . Just dont buy one thats a " bargain " with no history .

They aren't shit tho .....

I've had 4 alfa including a 145 cloverleaf from brand new . That one grenaded itself at 9000 miles . But the dealer sorted , and I have obviously not been put off . And i bought a punto hgt brand new as well ! But this one has been totally sweet , turns heads is quick enough and handles really well . And it makes a lovely noise .
But yes your dads probably right .
An Alfa Romeo is not so much a mode of transport more a mechanical pet . I love it , but still what to do......?

That's very pretty as well . I will be surprised if they will do just the hand and crown without a full overhaul . We have Breitling and Bentley Breitling in two of our stores and they are probably the nicest of the manufacturers to deal with .

Am still in Abingdon , can't believe I have'nt met up with 'yall yet ....

Jay , I've got a chronomat of that vintage ( but with a mother of pearl dial ) lovely watch . Warning however that will be an expensive service . Dare'nt think how much the crown will be , and I bet they quote for a dial as well . Having said that , Breitling taking about ten weeks to turn around at mo so at least you'll have time to save !

In a quandry over this . Had it 3 years after spending years trying to find a good one . Only had one owner before me an alfa romeo engineer and only had 34000 miles from new . Back seats hadn't been used . Thing is am not using it really , I have only put about 14000 on it since and feel that should be appreciated more . Having said all that it doesn't really owe me anything , has flown last three MOT's and apart from some issues with the side strips is really good . No visible rust , wheels are unmarked interior ditto . So do I keep and run 'til it eventually gives up or stick on Alfa 145 forum to find a " better " home ?

Is a victorinox divemaster . £700 quartz £995 auto . Built like a brick shithouse . 500m water resist

I've just been given this by a supplier . Not too shabby as a freebie .

Sorry I am a bit opinionated about watches !

Thats lush that is .

Far better watches for less money than that TAG , and I sell Tag heuer .

Aggi , IWC pilot . THE best watch in the world . IMO

Well after six and half weeks my oh shit moment draws to a close with the removal of wires etc and casts off yesterday . Still a bit woozy from general anaesthetic and hands are very stiff as is the wrist I broke but can get both hands over the hoods ! Back to the consultant friday then ridin' sunday . Not gonna do that again in a hurry .

Am looking for another for a project , what size ? Pics?

One of the main characters in Angry white Pyjamas , is a Canadian Aikido instructor called Robert Mustard probably one of the best Non Japanese Aikido instructors in the world . I was lucky enough to have him stay at my home when he came over to do a weekend seminar in the UK . Tough old bugger , what he doesn't know about martial arts ain't worth knowing . Him and his fellow teachers threw me all over the hall for two days .....but seeing as I trained in Taekwondo was totally out of my comfort zone anyway !
Through Rob Mustard I met Robert Twigger wrote the book .

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Like that a lot . I think thats £480 very well spent , cant buy a faceless mass market OTP for that .

How much is that movado then ? And where on earth would you buy one from ?

Ladies or gents ? Strap or bracelet ? Steel or gold plated ?

No it is a pointless piece of rubbish .

Odd....

Only one of ours is at the mo clever enough to use the cat flap . Maine coons when they are stupid are STUPID . We did have an interesting evening when we had a nocturnal visit from a local scruffy tom cat who came in thru the cat flap in the middle of the night , only to find 3 maine coons who didn't want to share their dinner with him . He's not been back .......