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I always think of the Monty Python ‘Piranha Brothers’ whenever I hear the name,

The Swan and Edgar building became Tower Records in the 80’s. I spent far too much time and money there. But I wouldn’t have ever thought about buying a watch from the building at any time. 🤣🤣

My brother bought them all. 😂🤣🤣 Seriously, though, between them and walnut whips I must’ve lost so many fillings as a kid!

I agree with you, Duke. I think their knowledge, at best, is that of the salesperson. Superficially, Kevski seemed ok. But as time went on, the gaps in his knowledge, the mistakes he made, and the bizarre claims he’d come out with, revealed him as, essentially, a bulk importer, not a watchmaker...

This really - truly- is a photo of the place. Check google maps! It’s high-end sophistication!

Had a quick peek. Doesn’t look like the home of sophistication, does it? Love the collection of bin bags dumped on the verge at the entrance. I believe Patek Phillipe looks just the same…… 🤣🤣

Exactly right, Hammy! Last time I bought a new NH35 for a customer I paid £30 plus vat for it. Anyone could make a new watch with an nh35 movement for less than £75.

Absolutely ♥️ these streams of consciousness, Duke! Never fails to make me smile.

It’s very nice. Its a very good price, I think. RRP is £799. That ‘Pepsi’ look has a great appeal for me. Mechanism is a Selitta SW-200 (The Selitta version of the ETA 2824-2). The 2824/SW200 is proper watchmaking that you can wear anywhere doing just about anything without worrying. Along...

I’m not surprised, tbh. If you want a quartz analogue chronograph, and tbh I’ve never really been sure who they are aimed at (not as precise as a digital sports timer, nothing to admire technically like an El Primero), I guess I’d look at a Seiko Great Blue (not for diving), or a Logines...

Immediately found it on eBay for £499. That’s getting close to its true value IMO. I’d - honestly - put it around £200-£300 new

Leeds fan here too. Very sad these last 5 years as ‘my’ heroes are all passing - Lorimer, Cherry, Hunter… Always feels like the 1973 cup final when Sunderland and Leeds meet. I remember after Sunderland scored in ‘73, they seemed to play the rest of the game with 11 goalkeepers!

Exactly the same for me on the days I can do without my wheelchair,

No. I disagree. Duke said what we all think.

Hi Duke, Is this a thing then? Does Peter Simon (oops Saints lad) have multiple accounts? You’d think one was enough, just to continually repeat the same phrase! 😂😂

‘Same old same old’ from our forum’s resident troll. Please- if you don’t like what we chat about, try another forum. You’ll be happier, I’m sure. Because repeating this same comment for the tenth or eleventh time, now is just odd.

I think he’s trying to make a blend of Peter Duncan and Simon Groom. It’s a brave move - let’s see how it works out for him! 🤣🤣

Sounds like Harry and Meghan!

Needs a whole power-bank’s worth of charge to inflate those, mind…

Ooh yes. And Galaga…