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A few years ago I bought my partner a ‘96 MGF for a significant birthday. Last year we took it for a very nice jolly to Bilbao, and then to the Picos de Europa. We had a brilliant time. Back home we were just pulling onto the drive when - oh dear - the clutch slave cylinder went. When they’re sorted they are still great cars. Surprisingly quick too.
The MG Owners Club magazine lists watches with ‘MG’ on the dial, made by Sekonda.
Do let me know if you decide not to proceed with your refurbishment! I would be honoured to wear it in the MGF (my dear lady refuses to wear a watch 🤔).
Quite coincidentally, I happen to be reading ‘Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica’s Journey into The Dark Antarctic Night’, and in the narrative they have just crossed Drake’s Passage.
A word about the BWC: there are 600 riders, and it’s a Le Mans-type start. The hooter goes and you run to your bike; after unfolding it you ride through the timing gates and the race is on. Two laps of the park. There are riders with dogs in baskets, and there are Tour de France stage winners. Round the back of the course things can get a bit… fierce. Dress is jacket & tie - no Lycra allowed. On this occasion it was a bit warm - “Above sixty degrees, old boy” - so gentlemen were allowed to remove jackets. But not ties.
Brompton World Championships, Blenheim Palace. Watch is Timex Ironman Triathlon. I still have the watch - and the bike.
