Pagoda site is back up. Must have been some wierd stuff going on today. Like I said, my e-mail collapsed and several sites I visit were down.
So expect no issues. If you need to contact them:
[email protected]
Cheers!
Sirhr
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Time pieces/Watches?
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So expect no issues. If you need to contact them:
[email protected]
Cheers!
Sirhr
Thank you. I was able to send them an email earlier to get info on shipping. When I couldn't get on website, I may have gotten myself into a little bit of a panic. With the holidays and international shipping along with customs probably should've been a little more patient. My actual order date was 12/22.
My Rock Skipper showed up Wednesday. Came in a very nice case. Delayed and spent several days in Memphis due to weather issues as indicated by the tracking information history.My first high end watch. Very nice. Now I want the Tactical 1 Charlie model.
My Rock Skipper showed up Wednesday. Came in a very nice case. Delayed and spent several days in Memphis due to weather issues as indicated by the tracking information history.My first high end watch. Very nice. Now I want the Tactical 1 Charlie model.
They are like potato chips!!
But Congrats!!!! Post some pix!!!
If you want to look at something to complement it… take a look at Elliott Brown. Their Holton Quartz is the current SBS issue and is not a bank breaker. Rock solid. Their Beachmaster is amazing.
Sirhr
Looked at the Elliotbrown site as you suggested. Think you're trying to lead me down the road to another addiction.
Either the Holton Nivo or the Beachmaster Nivo, which is looking really tempting. I'll hold off for the moment and think about it. Really enjoying my Rock Skipper . Don't need another expensive hobby right now, trying to control my new found attachment to high end 1911's that I developed about a year ago.
Reminds me of the time I had a Yamaha service center replace some fork seals in my bike. Mind you these forks had Traxxion dynamics AK 20 cartridges and the forks were polished on a lath for 0 stiction.
I got them back and the forks were all rough up with I don’t know what they used, but they said they do that to knock down any imperfection’s on legs that might compromise the new seals. My mirror finished fork legs were absolute toast !
I was Fucking livid !!!
Bike tech was an absolute Moron not to notice the mirror finished fork legs and think to himself I think I will dull this up a bit.
@Lowlight …. The guys at Sangin do great collabs. Always looking for opportunities.
Pm me if you want an intro…. Though you don’t need one. They are Marines!
Sirhr
Id be pumped! Always looking to add to the collection. An overlord would be sick
Another one for the collection, starting to think I might have a problem
Needs a strap change. Might go Toad skin, but not fully decided yet!
Needs a strap change. Might go Toad skin, but not fully decided yet!
That is a winner. Keep the original strap if you change to another unless it is an authentic JaegerAnother one for the collection, starting to think I might have a problem
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Needs a strap change. Might go Toad skin, but not fully decided yet!
I’m not a watch guy but I’m 100% willing to buy an AMG car to get the IWC clock in the dash
This is totally cool! IMHO!
Hamilton Aircraft Navigation clock. One of the more complicated ones. Only made 1944-1945 by Hamilton and Elgin.
It has 417 parts to it.
A date for the calendar which is the left small dial that is called the civil date. Top small dial is a minute time recorder which ends at 60 minutes, the far right is your small second hand which is always working, and the bottom small is your elapsed time in hours. Big and small hands are your normal hour/minute hands but in a 24 hour clock face. The large thin hand is your stop watch hand. Push the top right button and that starts your stop watch. Hit it again and it pauses. Hit it again and it resets the stop watch hand and will reset the minute counter dial small hand and hour hand.
It works and keeps pretty good time but the stop watch hand isn't functioning properly. It has to go in for service.
Also the face/dial will illuminate under UV lighting.
Hamilton Aircraft Navigation clock. One of the more complicated ones. Only made 1944-1945 by Hamilton and Elgin.
It has 417 parts to it.
A date for the calendar which is the left small dial that is called the civil date. Top small dial is a minute time recorder which ends at 60 minutes, the far right is your small second hand which is always working, and the bottom small is your elapsed time in hours. Big and small hands are your normal hour/minute hands but in a 24 hour clock face. The large thin hand is your stop watch hand. Push the top right button and that starts your stop watch. Hit it again and it pauses. Hit it again and it resets the stop watch hand and will reset the minute counter dial small hand and hour hand.
It works and keeps pretty good time but the stop watch hand isn't functioning properly. It has to go in for service.
Also the face/dial will illuminate under UV lighting.
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It is. It has 417 parts to it.
A date for the calendar for the day which is the left small dial that is called the civil date. Top small dial is a minute time recorder which ends at 60 minutes, the far right is your small second hand which is always working, and the bottom small is your elapsed time in hours. Big and small hands are your normal hour/minute hands but in a 24 hour clock face. The large thin hand is your stop watch hand. Push the top right button and that starts your stop watch. Hit it again and it pauses. Hit it again and it resets the stop watch hand and will reset the minute counter dial small hand and hour hand.
It works and keeps pretty good time but the stop watch hand isn't functioning properly. It has to go in for service.
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Been going down a deep deep hole for a couple months now......
Buying, building, and restoration.
Buying, building, and restoration.
I'll either make a custom wood display case that I'll have my son help me with as he likes working with wood or will 3d print a display holder. Also will install a UV light that will face the clock face so when you turn it on in the dark it will look something like this....
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Nice collection. A Rolex Submariner with the Pepsi dial on it is on my bucket list.
Thanks. Tha's just a sampling. My "nicest" piece is my Seamaster. Someday I'll crack open a Rolex for a servicing. Nothing against Rolex, as they make fine products, I just feel like the Omega's are a better value.
I’ll look it up and put it on my list.
I do like my Hanhart I posted pic’s of way back in the beginning of this thread somewhere. Just wish it was an original WW2 German pilots watch.
I can't get past, it is a swatch. Plus it really ticked me off the games they played with their movements several years ago
I think you are looking for is the 7548-700B. The "B" indicates a Pepsi bezel. It will have the Suwa Seikosha mark as well as "Water 150m Resist" on the face. This one has been well loved but for a watch that is 41 years old it isn't bad and I kinda dig the patina.
The fact that bezel isn't beat to shit is impressive to say the least but I am not sure if it is orginal. Lastly, you'll need a bracelet to make it really accurate. Good luck! The 7548s are becoming more scarse by the day!
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Depends which Seiko you mean as interestingly Ol' Stormin' Norman famously wore two watches during DS and apparently but of them Seiko's. https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/double-wristing-stormin-norman
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In the quotes he mentions the brand only once in reference to one wrist, so make of that what you will as to just how accurate those reports are.
This is why General Schwarzkopf wore two watches
The idea of wearing two watches today seems like an unnecessary bit of showing off. In fact, with the prominence of smartphones and smartwatches, the idea of wearing a traditional time-keeping device on your wrist sounds entirely antiquated.
www.wearethemighty.com
In the quotes he mentions the brand only once in reference to one wrist, so make of that what you will as to just how accurate those reports are.
I recently acquired some 1970's manual winding His/Hers Omega Deville's as a future wedding gift for my lady and I. July 4th, 2026 in Poland 
. I'm still figuring out which bible verses to have engraved for each.
Simple elegance and EMP proof
. I'm still figuring out which bible verses to have engraved for each. Simple elegance and EMP proof
Bremont is a great watch, and a great company. They do a lot for the service members of US and UK forces. Nick and Giles are awesome.
I really wish you hadn't put that link in your reply. Now my wallet is probably going to be considerably lighter
Unfortunately for many of us fans, they are no longer involved.
Well, that is sad to hear. I haven't interacted with them in a while, as work took me elsewhere.
Bremont is a neat company, but while they made some incredible watches under Nicknand Giles, they never broke even. Investors brought in a new CEO with a stellar track record (Panerai and Tudor)… but the brand fans have not liked the changes at all. On social Media groups, the “fan community” was really tearing the whole brand down over the logo and the newer Terra Nova designs, which were part of trying to mainstream the brand. Which was sad. I dropped a Bremont group I liked to follow because the vitriol against the changes was just annoying…
In the last 18-24 months They have cut back on the limited editions and the new logo has been a turn off for many. But they are still selling watches and have introduced a new tourbillion movement, made in the UK.
I visited “The Wing” (their factory) about a year ago and it is impressive!! And stopped into their Audley St boutique… which was a showplace… but hard to justify the rent based on what I could tell.
I’d like to see the brand really start to gain traction and take off. And make money!! Because otherwise there won’t be any more Bremonts!! And the Terra Novas are really nice at every level. But the Bremont “traditionalists” thought they were too “ordinary.” Then again, solid and understated is not a bad baseline to grow a brand!
I was wearing my Codebreaker today… and they are really gorgeous and well-built!!
From what I understand the founders are still involved, but not calling the shots.
Don’t rule them out. They are really solid. And some of the legacy pieces can be picked up for pretty reasonable prices. If the brand takes off, these will likely become pretty iconic!
I “really” want a Longitude. As I have a love for the Harrison Clocks (and story.). Maybe someday!
Cheers, Sirhr
In the last 18-24 months They have cut back on the limited editions and the new logo has been a turn off for many. But they are still selling watches and have introduced a new tourbillion movement, made in the UK.
I visited “The Wing” (their factory) about a year ago and it is impressive!! And stopped into their Audley St boutique… which was a showplace… but hard to justify the rent based on what I could tell.
I’d like to see the brand really start to gain traction and take off. And make money!! Because otherwise there won’t be any more Bremonts!! And the Terra Novas are really nice at every level. But the Bremont “traditionalists” thought they were too “ordinary.” Then again, solid and understated is not a bad baseline to grow a brand!
I was wearing my Codebreaker today… and they are really gorgeous and well-built!!
From what I understand the founders are still involved, but not calling the shots.
Don’t rule them out. They are really solid. And some of the legacy pieces can be picked up for pretty reasonable prices. If the brand takes off, these will likely become pretty iconic!
I “really” want a Longitude. As I have a love for the Harrison Clocks (and story.). Maybe someday!
Cheers, Sirhr
Some “watchies” (I don’t do selfies) from UK last year…
Codebreaker at Princes Gate (Iranian Embassy siege)
The Wing… Bremont factory
The Harrison clocks at Greenwich
My Resco on the Prime Meridian at Greenwich
The “Ball” on the Royal Observatory. Every day at noon, it drops. Back in the 18th and 19th century, this was visible from London Bridge all the way East to ships allowing them to set their ships chronometers. It still lowers at precisely noon every day.
If you are in London and like timepieces… it is clock and watch heaven!!
Sirhr
Codebreaker at Princes Gate (Iranian Embassy siege)
The Wing… Bremont factory
The Harrison clocks at Greenwich
My Resco on the Prime Meridian at Greenwich
The “Ball” on the Royal Observatory. Every day at noon, it drops. Back in the 18th and 19th century, this was visible from London Bridge all the way East to ships allowing them to set their ships chronometers. It still lowers at precisely noon every day.
If you are in London and like timepieces… it is clock and watch heaven!!
Sirhr
I have one like that somewhere. Gift from a friend whose company restored/repaired high-end aviation instruments. He was right at Harrisburg Airport and planes with instrument issues (before the glass cockpit days) would fly in and get repairs done on the spot. Company was called Flight Systems. Owner was a genius and made several fortunes!
I never looked at mine that closely… but will have to dig it out! Thanks for posting!! Very, very cool!!!
Sirhr
Thank you for the very detailed reply and explanation.
I went to a few of the Bremont events when I was around, and I’m certainly a bit saddened by all of this. I wear a Bremont on the regular, and have traveled with them to some interesting places.
I’ll start referring to the Bremonts I have as “Vintage Bremonts” from here on out.
^^^ Yeah, the French think it runs through Paris, too ;-)
But looks like an interesting video.... thanks! I'll watch tonite!
Sirhr
But looks like an interesting video.... thanks! I'll watch tonite!
Sirhr
several years ago swatch made a decision not to sell ETA movements to anyone. IIRC the bought the company and shut down sales. Many smaller makers use ETA movements, and this was done to destroy the competition. As I understand they have changed this policy but things like this really stick with me.
That's a tough one. I see the coin on both sides. If a company gets bought out by a larger company, their original morals become null and void. On the other hand, it's an opportunity for other manufacturers to step in and fill the void.
Very true. If you know watches you know how popular the ETA movements are. I think it pushed busi ess to Seiko and Miyota, but they are not Swiss, likely better. They stopped the competition after Seiko was going to royally stomp them, funny story.
That opened the door to Selitas (sp?) which created some great movements and supports the small production industry.
Swatch and ETA can kiss my ass. I’ll always ask for a selitas movement now in any new production watch. Swatch/ETA can eat dick!
Sirhr
Two more restorations completed tonight....
