fishinmad
Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
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These look quite tasty but I am not sure if the movement is British (or just disgned by them) their blurb is a bit vague in this
http://www.bremont.com/about-us Club Narpy Torch
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He has been proved right, now there is only bust!
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Phantomf4
Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
Location: Renfrewshire
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According to their brochure - "designed, manufactured and assembled in England"
Odd that they chose a French sounding name though?
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| 11th Apr 2014 1:43 pm |
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astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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They are nice watches with more than a hint of IWC for me. Looked at a single plain dial GMT with stainless case on leather strap around £2.5k
I believe, as with Graham, their movements are Swiss (probably a necessary requirement in the watch world?)
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| 11th Apr 2014 1:45 pm |
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astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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As I understand it from some of their sales brochure materials as well - they assemble in Henley-upon-Thames but movements are still swiss sourced
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| 11th Apr 2014 1:53 pm |
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Phantomf4
Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
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I've just checked Graham and you're quite correct. In common with several high-end manufacturers they use Valjoux 7750 movements, but theirs are modified to a British design.
As fas I can determine only Glashutte and Lange & Sohne make their own movements at present. As has already been said, the iconic Rolex Daytona famously used a Zenith movement and I'm certain plenty of other makers collaborate too.
My own preference has always been for Omega. If it was good enough for James Bond (from Dr No to Skyfall) and the Apollo Astronauts, I think it'll do for me.
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| 11th Apr 2014 2:26 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Bremont was founded by two brothers who are English. And I believe parts of the monements are made from actual World War II airplane parts. This would need clarification though. They do make some nice pieces however.
Andy D4 MY15 SE TECH
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:21 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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A good magazine to subscribe to is QP. Think its quarterly. Stopped getting a while back when my subscription ran out and never got round to renewing.
Andy D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:24 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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After I started this thread http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102411.html?highlight=Omega I was recommended a guy in Glasgow http://www.martinswatchrepairs.co.uk
I checked up with a friend in the business and he also have him a glowing recommendation......so I sent off my Speedmaster for a service.
It was a fraction of the cost that Omega (actually owned by Swatch nowadays  ) quoted me....it came back immaculate,with 2 new complimentary pushers and a new crown.....thoroughly impressed  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
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D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:26 pm |
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Tiger
Member Since: 13 Mar 2006
Location: Wales
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I have a really old Omega Pocket watch somewhere in a tub in the garage with assorted bits and bobs.
I checked it once as it had no markings on the face but the serial number confirmed it as an Omega. Made before they put any names on the watches.
It's also really small, about the same size as a wrist watch so assume it's a ladies pocket watch.
Always assumed it was worthless and forgot about it, might have to dig it out and have a look.
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:29 pm |
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Phantomf4
Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
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Quite right Comanche, but aparently he did wear an Omega Seamaster De Ville in From Russia with Love and of course has worn an Omega in all the films from Goldeneye onwards...
I seem to be having a dyslexic typing day today!
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:55 pm |
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Phantomf4
Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
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euangibson wrote:After I started this thread http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102411.html?highlight=Omega I was recommended a guy in Glasgow http://www.martinswatchrepairs.co.uk
I checked up with a friend in the business and he also have him a glowing recommendation......so I sent off my Speedmaster for a service.
It was a fraction of the cost that Omega (actually owned by Swatch nowadays ) quoted me....it came back immaculate,with 2 new complimentary pushers and a new crown.....thoroughly impressed
Absolutely agree, Martins gets my vote every time.
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| 11th Apr 2014 3:57 pm |
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MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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euangibson wrote:I was recommended a guy in Glasgow http://www.martinswatchrepairs.co.uk
Good info I have a Maurice Lacroix and a Breitling needing a service. I'll go in this weekend.
And they're just up the road from Taggarts Land Rover, so I'll have a wee look in 
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| 11th Apr 2014 4:03 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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That could be an expensive weekend  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 11th Apr 2014 4:05 pm |
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MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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It will be just a look - just paid for 3rd service, MOT and extended warranty.
Had already been in looking at the 275bhp Sportbrake Jag estate. Weird shaped boot meant the German Shepherd wouldn't be comfortable 
Also noticed they seem to have went from a few D4s between their franchises to about 30 in the space of a few weeks - so wouldn't have much bargaining power.
Probably end up with a new watch though
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| 11th Apr 2014 4:14 pm |
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