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toph · 19 October 2008, 02:01 AM

Hi all, some of you may remember i bout a Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT about a month ago , well there was a problem with it, the case had been chipped and i did not notice at first. So I sent it back. Anyway today i was in the city center and an AD has Hamilton, only a couple of companies in Scotland stock them- and this model was just crying out for me to buy it!!! But it was over double the price of the last one.

I went in, discussed Hamilton and the watch in question with the supervisor and they also told me they are getting Ball Watch in too

. So I tried it on and wow- i had to have it.
I was bargaining at my best - and got 12.5 % off- first time ever in a UK AD for me

44mm case, chronograph, Tachymiler, swiss ETA movement. The white face contrasts beautifully to the

black bezel

A happy day- a great watch at a good price and perfect and very knowledgeable service (which always makes it better IMHO)

Anyway here are some pics- the wrist shot was with the flash, so not great and the one of the caseback still has some sticky stuff from the sticker on it

Irish Dan · 19 October 2008, 02:07 AM

A very nice addition to your collection.
Congrats

ColinB · 19 October 2008, 02:10 AM

Hi Chris, nice watch.

toph · 19 October 2008, 02:12 AM

guys- it really is impressive in the flesh, but I cannot quite capture it in the pics

ColinB · 19 October 2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

guys- it really is impressive in the flesh, but I cannot quite capture it in the pics

Unless you're Jocke, who can

C. Davidson · 19 October 2008, 02:18 AM

Toph,

Congratulations, it looks great on you! A great addition to you ever increasing collection.

Is that a modified ETA Valjoux 7750 in your new Hamilton?

toph · 19 October 2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinB

Unless you're Jocke, who can

here is a better stock picture

toph · 19 October 2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Toph,

Congratulations, it looks great on you! A great addition to you ever increasing collection.

Is that a modified ETA Valjoux 7750 in your new Hamilton?

Chris the First

It is indeed an ETA Valjoux 7750 movement

Terry Newton · 19 October 2008, 02:27 AM

Chris:

Nice new picture of you. You make a lovely couple.

Nice watch. You'll love the 7750. It's a little noisy but very reliable and accurate.

Terry Newton

toph · 19 October 2008, 02:32 AM

Thanks Terry-

I hope your well, been missing your posts lately

It sounds the same as a Breitling I used to have - but I cannot remember if that was also a Valjoux 7750 or not?

I love that noise when you shake it a little- you know its winding

Tony-GB · 19 October 2008, 04:28 AM

Congratulations Chris- that is very different & looks great.

Goodwatch · 19 October 2008, 04:46 AM

Very nice watch! Is it a right-hander that you wear left? Or am I just babbling?

chriseskew24 · 19 October 2008, 04:54 AM

Great watch wear it in good health...

JJ Irani · 19 October 2008, 04:56 AM

Congrats, Toph.....wear it in good health!!

Troy · 19 October 2008, 05:02 AM

Nice watch I like my Hamilton's to

toph · 19 October 2008, 05:23 AM

Thanks guys!
Frans yes it is for a lefty- one you wear on your right hand- but i still wear it on the left- But i would have to take it off to set the time.

Goodwatch · 19 October 2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Thanks guys!
Frans yes it is for a lefty- one you wear on your right hand- but i still wear it on the left- But i would have to take it off to set the time.

Cheers mate! (I know why you wear it this way, the watch is so small people hardly notice

).

19 October 2008, 02:01 AM	#1
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	my new BEAST!!!! watch pictures Hi all, some of you may remember i bout a Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT about a month ago , well there was a problem with it, the case had been chipped and i did not notice at first. So I sent it back. Anyway today i was in the city center and an AD has Hamilton, only a couple of companies in Scotland stock them- and this model was just crying out for me to buy it!!! But it was over double the price of the last one. I went in, discussed Hamilton and the watch in question with the supervisor and they also told me they are getting Ball Watch in too. So I tried it on and wow- i had to have it. I was bargaining at my best - and got 12.5 % off- first time ever in a UK AD for me 44mm case, chronograph, Tachymiler, swiss ETA movement. The white face contrasts beautifully to the black bezel A happy day- a great watch at a good price and perfect and very knowledgeable service (which always makes it better IMHO) Anyway here are some pics- the wrist shot was with the flash, so not great and the one of the caseback still has some sticky stuff from the sticker on it Attached Images __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 October 2008, 02:07 AM	#2
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	A very nice addition to your collection. Congrats __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

19 October 2008, 02:10 AM	#3
ColinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: UK Watch: Tudor Submariner Posts: 447	Hi Chris, nice watch. __________________ "Why is the Rum always gone?"

19 October 2008, 02:12 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	guys- it really is impressive in the flesh, but I cannot quite capture it in the pics __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 October 2008, 02:18 AM	#6
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Toph, Congratulations, it looks great on you! A great addition to you ever increasing collection. Is that a modified ETA Valjoux 7750 in your new Hamilton? __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

19 October 2008, 02:27 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Chris: Nice new picture of you. You make a lovely couple. Nice watch. You'll love the 7750. It's a little noisy but very reliable and accurate. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

19 October 2008, 02:32 AM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Thanks Terry- I hope your well, been missing your posts lately It sounds the same as a Breitling I used to have - but I cannot remember if that was also a Valjoux 7750 or not? I love that noise when you shake it a little- you know its winding __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 October 2008, 04:28 AM	#11
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Congratulations Chris- that is very different & looks great. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org Last edited by Tony-GB; 19 October 2008 at 04:29 AM.. Reason: Spell

19 October 2008, 04:46 AM	#12
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Very nice watch! Is it a right-hander that you wear left? Or am I just babbling? __________________ Member# 127

19 October 2008, 04:54 AM	#13
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Great watch wear it in good health...

19 October 2008, 04:56 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Toph.....wear it in good health!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 October 2008, 05:02 AM	#15
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	Nice watch I like my Hamilton's to

19 October 2008, 05:23 AM	#16
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Thanks guys! Frans yes it is for a lefty- one you wear on your right hand- but i still wear it on the left- But i would have to take it off to set the time. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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