Watches - another OCD problem
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Anyone seen the Robert Loomes Robin watch?
They're a run of watches built around new old-stock Smiths movements. There's an article from QP Magazine on their site, which goes into the whole process by which they were put together. It reminds me a bit of what William Kroll writes about going through in the Tender thread at Superdenim.
According to a piece I found in The Clockmaker newsletter, the price is around £4,650. Were I in the market for another watch, it'd be hard for me to make the argument to get something by one of the big brands instead. Yes, an Omega with the 8500 calibre is going to be as accurate as any mechanical watch, and not need regular servicing, but the Robin's got soul.
(Tender make a very nice hand-wound watch, and strap. Anesthetist has one.)
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I think I'm going to Torneau tomorrow. I'm dying to try on this Baume and Mercier Capeland and see if it looks good on me
http://www.baume-et-mercier.com/en-us/collection-capeland/capeland-10005
i hope it does i hope it does i hope it does
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G - if you want to get even more esoteric with your Blancpain you could always get the X Fathoms
http://www.watchreport.com/2011/10/the-blancpain-x-fathoms.html
I think I prefer the 'traditional', but just throwing it out there
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I did have more watches than wrists , one time - fittled it down to two .
Seiko divers and an Arctura Chronograph , both kinetic .Cheers,
Scott
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Anyone seen the Robert Loomes Robin watch?
I'm on their mailing list, which is sadly about as near as I'll ever get to one! They sent this link recently as well:
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I took a look at a Fifty Fathoms in Selfridges yesterday. It's a lovely looking piece, and you can see why someone might want to spend the extra over something like an Omega.
I also saw the Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Chronograph…
It's a couple of grand cheaper than the Fifty Fathoms, but lacks the all-important waterproofing for someone like Giles.
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I'm presuming not your Discus Burger, for which the answer would obviously be yes. For a more ordinary watch, I'd say probably. Could just be the rate adjustment pointer thingy (and yes, that is the technical term:) ) got knocked out of position and a repair guy could readjust it for a few pounds. At the very least, someone competent could tell you how expensive the repair would be.
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I've got an Omega Seamaster and like it quite a lot. Alternate that with a Tag Monaco and a Cartier Tank. I think if the Tank was a manual wind instead of quartz it would be my favourite.
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That is beautiful. Couldn't imagine parting with it!
