Water Test-
These watches have all undergone a water pressure test.
The original MOD
specification for these watches was Water Resistant Test to BS 3637 Part 2
(around 30ft).
These 4 watches have passed a pressure test to 30 meters!
Please note they are not dive watches & do not have screw-down crowns, so be careful not to knock the crown if submerged.
Due to so many possible end user problems (as standard with most waterproofing services on non-screw down watches) the waterproofing is not covered by the warranty.
Available Upgrade Re-lume with Super-Luminova
If you like the look of vintage but want your watch to perform like a modern watch I can offer the following upgrade-
The problem with vintage watches retaining their glow of the dial indices & hands is the compound used (Tritium) only stays active for 10-12 years, replacement new dials are no longer made & new Tritium to re-apply to the dial/hands is impossible to buy.
Most modern watches now use Luminova instead of Tritium but it is usually bright white & if applied to a vintage watch would spoil the look.
My watch-maker has managed to source some Tritec tinted yellow/orange Super-Luminova which is a near exact match to the aged Tritium at present on the dial/hands. Also available green tinted C5 Superlumivova which is one of the brightest
available & a near identical match to the lume colour most often used by the
MOD when they re-lumed watches. The old inactive Tritium will be carefully removed from the dial & hands & the new tinted SuperLuminova applied allowing you to once again use the watch at night.
Picture of re-lumed watch using yellow/orange Super-luminova (my watchmaker is extremely neat) -
For re-luming dial/hands with SuperLuminova £65
You can either add the payment at checkout in "additional charges" & leave me a note about your choice of Super-luminova colour or contact me for a new invoice.
Re-luming will add 1-2 weeks to the delivery time, a watch of the same condition already at my watchmakers will be selected so there are no additional postage costs.
Maintenance tips-
It is best to wind your watch gently slowly
& when off the wrist, between thumb & forefinger.
Wind it fully each day preferably at the same
time. Accuracy is best when full - half wound.
Let the watch fully wind down once a
month.
Try to wind the watch weekly if not being
used.
When setting time always do it
clockwise.
Remember to push the crown fully back in after time
setting.
Wipe down with fresh water (with crown pushed in)
after use in salt water or chemicals, soaps etc.
Clean around the crown occasionally to maintain
a good seal.
Avoid exposure to strong magnets.
Do not touch the movement.
Recommended service interval is 5-7
years.
Trade's & Buying-
I buy & collect military watches, so if you would like to trade in your old military watch for one of mine or just want to sell your watch please get in touch with a brief description / picture or two. Anything vintage/retro (WW2-1990's) military issued in any condition considered, also interested in just watch parts/straps etc & military inspired pilots or divers watches.
Payment-
I accept Paypal. Bank transfer sent in £'s &
fees paid. Postal orders. Cheque only from a UK bank.
If you want the watch posting to an address
other than your registered eBay address or to a PO box payment must be by a
method other than Paypal!
Postage-
I offer Free UK postage & EU/WW reduced by the same amount as free UK postage.
UK - FREE Special Delivery, next day signed for
& insured
EU & Europe - Reduced postage Only £5.50 1st
class Royal-mail Airmail signed for + online tracking (where available) &
insured
World-wide (zone 1 & 2) - Reduced postage
Only £6.50 1st class Royal-mail Airmail signed for + online tracking &
insured
Most European countries delivery will take 3-6
working days. World wide 5-9 working days. World wide (zone-2) Australia NZ
Far-East & remote places 7-12 working days.
The package will be declared as "Used Watch"
& "No Strap" which should stop it getting caught up at customs who often check
what watch straps are made from due to CITES import regulations.
It will be declared at full value otherwise you
will not be covered for postal claims. Import duties are your responsibility,
please check your countries import laws before bidding if you are unsure about
import fees. UK to EU there is no fee.
I have never had a problem with lost
items, but if a item does go missing in the postal system I will do my very
best to help. How postal insurance claims work in the UK is
that purchase cost "needs" to be proved, as so to get the
full amount of compensation it is always "you" the buyer who makes the claim.
How I can help is by getting the forms from the post office
& filling in my "seller"portion of the form & then send you the
claim form complete with a copy of the original postal receipt. You then fill in the "buyer" part of the form & submit it to
Royalmail.com along with a copy of your ebay receipt.
Due to well known postal problems/frauds
"I DO NOT POST TO" CHINA (HK is OK), ITALY, NIGERIA, ROMANIA or RUSSIA although if you have good recent
feedback for buying watches please contact me & im sure we can work
something out!
Feedback-
Please leave me feedback when you receive the
watch, if you have any reason for not leaving Good & 5 star's please contact
me & we will work out any problems you might have!
Be aware of the stated delivery times to your
location from the UK .. also "working days" means not including weekends or
holidays. You will see I post the same or next day, & the postage cost to
you was a lot lower than the actual cost for a secure postal method. Please do
not leave me low star ratings if this is correct.
I leave feedback as soon as payment is
received.
Thank's for taking time to look at my auction.
Please check out my other auctions for more military watches
+ I will be listing more types of military watches all in "superb
condition" as and when they return from service, you can click on the
link below my username to add me to your "follow this seller" list for email
updates.
Regards
Ken.