martog
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“I want to know how watches can hold all the time in the world using only two hands.” ― Jarod Kintz
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Post by martog on May 17, 2014 17:32:19 GMT -8
When I picked up this Longines 5 star Admiral the bracelet was tiny well compared to my 9 inch wrists it was so I contacted the LVMH Group in Melbourne and they put me onto a local watch maker in Balcatta. After talking with him he did some investigating and found the links for the bracelet were still available at Longines Bienne Switzerland. I ordered 4 links for the bracelet and they arrived Friday. now these are the cheapest links I have ever purchased for a Swiss watch at 25 AUD each, compared to Tag Heuer links for The Aquagraph I have are 100 dollars each. Here are some pictures I will have it professionally polished down the track and that is only 75 dollars.       Cheers Mark
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donciccio
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Post by donciccio on May 17, 2014 18:55:37 GMT -8
Great watch Mark!! As for your new avatar pic. I still want to fight you. :grrr:
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martog
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“I want to know how watches can hold all the time in the world using only two hands.” ― Jarod Kintz
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Post by martog on May 17, 2014 22:28:47 GMT -8
Ok you win any time any place as long as we can drink beers and you let me look at that stunning watch collection of yours
Mark
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Post by Groundhog66 on May 18, 2014 5:40:40 GMT -8
That's a great watch, I'm glad to hear you got it fitted.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on May 18, 2014 6:23:03 GMT -8
For me, the original bracelet is the only way to go. Sure, sometimes you just can't do it but it's always best to have a watch on what the factory designed for it.
Big congrats . . . . enjoy the snot out of it!
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donciccio
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Post by donciccio on May 18, 2014 7:17:36 GMT -8
Ok you win any time any place as long as we can drink beers and you let me look at that stunning watch collection of yours Mark  |
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Post by C4L18R3 on May 18, 2014 7:47:23 GMT -8
That's a great watch! I'm a big Longines fan, they make superb watches at a reasonable 'Swiss' price.
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Post by russtmurray on May 18, 2014 9:01:38 GMT -8
That is a great looking piece Mark! I really like the lines of it. In terms of polishing it, I would leave 'er as is. Personally I just prefer the look of a well worn watch. Well done.
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