Hi.
I was just wondering are there any watch geeks here on Cycle Chat.
Unfortunately i have a weak spot when it comes to resisting watches and could quite easily spend more than what i earn on them :=))
I think it all started many moons ago when i inherited a watch from my long gone grandad. Its a Tramway pocket watch from the early 1900s, that from what i understand was made in Cairo. I keep meaning to take it to a watch specialist to find out some more history on it. It still works perfectly after all these years and will never part with it, as its a great memory to my grandad. When i was a youngster Casio digital watches were all the rage but trends changed and became more inclined to the more traditional faced watches. I also like self winding skeleton watches. They constantly fascinate me with there intricate mechanical movements and the skill needed to make them.
Back to Casio watches, i really find my Casio compass watch really useful whilst cycling. Here in Wales there's many single track roads and remote tracks to explore and my sense of direction is not the best. The electronic compass on my watch has come in really handy on numerous occasions in getting me going in the right direction. :=)
I was just wondering are there any watch geeks here on Cycle Chat.
Unfortunately i have a weak spot when it comes to resisting watches and could quite easily spend more than what i earn on them :=))
I think it all started many moons ago when i inherited a watch from my long gone grandad. Its a Tramway pocket watch from the early 1900s, that from what i understand was made in Cairo. I keep meaning to take it to a watch specialist to find out some more history on it. It still works perfectly after all these years and will never part with it, as its a great memory to my grandad. When i was a youngster Casio digital watches were all the rage but trends changed and became more inclined to the more traditional faced watches. I also like self winding skeleton watches. They constantly fascinate me with there intricate mechanical movements and the skill needed to make them.
Back to Casio watches, i really find my Casio compass watch really useful whilst cycling. Here in Wales there's many single track roads and remote tracks to explore and my sense of direction is not the best. The electronic compass on my watch has come in really handy on numerous occasions in getting me going in the right direction. :=)