#watchjourney2023 N.E. of Scotland Leg
Thanks to Russ @Stracerwatches23 I am now the temporary but proud custodian of the Casio MRW. It has safely made it across the border and awaits the adventures that start tomorrow!
I'll post all the updates and photos for this leg of the watches trip on this thread.
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Mark Law
Scottish, in my 50's and I prefer 20th century styling & design for my watches. Have no preference over movement type, Quartz or mechanical they both have pro's & cons. For me, a watch is for telling...
Aberdeen
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8.00” / 20.32 cm
Hello Watch Friends
thank you so much to Russ, the start I wanted and it's working 😀 hopefully the friendly swap will continue through the rest of the trips, please modify the watch in some way, I can let you know after Scotland the watch is heading to CANADA! 👍 ENJOY @TyrogScot and show us the lovely Scotland. Follow the #watchjourney2023 to see the travels of the little Casio.
@Max @WatchCrunch
@Deeperblue got the next 2 participants organised, gone from the first gent Russ @Stracerwatches23 to @TyrogScot Scotland and on to Canada and then back to blighty for a trip to Covent Garden and the Fish Market with @DAF_punk , EXCITING TIMES 👍
Thank you Ben
ENJOY THE WATCH @TyrogScot can't wait to see the journey continue, please sign the book and tag #watchjourney2023 into the posts, oh and me 😊
thank you Ben
Top man Mark. Enjoy your time with the Casio.
Looking forward to seeing your posts.
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 1
It seems fitting to start our watch journey in the City of Dundee that used to be home to the Timex factory which came to the city in 1946 and closed in 1993 amid a turbulant time of industrial action.
Breakfast first and to acclimatise the watch to it's next leg and get my Canadian wife's instant coffee, a visit to Tim Hortons was in order!
A quick photostop at Discovery Point and the V&A Museum.
So,
@SpecKTator was hoping for a visit to St Andrews. I'm assuming for the golf connection but, this being Scotland, there are amazing courses everywhere. A quick stop at Carnoustie Championship Course to introduce the Casio to a Rolex or 2.
Next stop for me is Arbroath. The historic ruins of the Abbey where the Declaration of Arbroath was written during the First War of Scottish Independence during the reign of Robert the Bruce.
The coastline of the northeast is characterized by dramatic cliffs, golden sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages. The area boasts stunning natural landmarks such as the towering cliffs of Dunnottar Castle, perched precariously on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea.
Come back tomorrow for Day 2 when we head up the coast to Inverness.
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 1
It seems fitting to start our watch journey in the City of Dundee that used to be home to the Timex factory which came to the city in 1946 and closed in 1993 amid a turbulant time of industrial action.
Breakfast first and to acclimatise the watch to it's next leg and get my Canadian wife's instant coffee, a visit to Tim Hortons was in order!
A quick photostop at Discovery Point and the V&A Museum.
So,
@SpecKTator was hoping for a visit to St Andrews. I'm assuming for the golf connection but, this being Scotland, there are amazing courses everywhere. A quick stop at Carnoustie Championship Course to introduce the Casio to a Rolex or 2.
Next stop for me is Arbroath. The historic ruins of the Abbey where the Declaration of Arbroath was written during the First War of Scottish Independence during the reign of Robert the Bruce.
The coastline of the northeast is characterized by dramatic cliffs, golden sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages. The area boasts stunning natural landmarks such as the towering cliffs of Dunnottar Castle, perched precariously on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea.
Come back tomorrow for Day 2 when we head up the coast to Inverness.
Amazing shots and I will settle for Carnoustie 😜
Absolutely amazing thank you for all the photos and the little history lesson too 👍🏼 have you managed to write in the book? Oh this is all very exciting
Thank you Ben
@Max @Deeperblue 👍🏼
Absolutely amazing thank you for all the photos and the little history lesson too 👍🏼 have you managed to write in the book? Oh this is all very exciting
Thank you Ben
Not yet but I will ensure it has an entry before I send it off to Canada on Monday.
Not yet but I will ensure it has an entry before I send it off to Canada on Monday.
On Monday! Wow this Casio is travelling fast 💨 are you going to mod it at all?
On Monday! Wow this Casio is travelling fast 💨 are you going to mod it at all?
Yes and I'll leave it at that until the modding post goes up 😀
Yes and I'll leave it at that until the modding post goes up 😀
get in, cant wait! 😉 i am nervous haha
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 2
Not much in the way of pictures today as my workload was too busy! But, our the little Casio made it up to Inverness with some stops along the way.
Did find a moment to take this one at Slains Castle said to be inspiration for the setting of Bram Stokers Dracula. When seen from the nearby small town of Cruden Bay on a stormy night I can well believe it.
Day in the office tomorrow, fingers crossed the mod I ordered arrives in the post.
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 2
Not much in the way of pictures today as my workload was too busy! But, our the little Casio made it up to Inverness with some stops along the way.
Did find a moment to take this one at Slains Castle said to be inspiration for the setting of Bram Stokers Dracula. When seen from the nearby small town of Cruden Bay on a stormy night I can well believe it.
Day in the office tomorrow, fingers crossed the mod I ordered arrives in the post.
you've actually bought something? i was just expecting people to colour it in and hand it round, this is insane, i love the watchcrunch family, now i have 24 hours to wait and see what happens 😜 i wont sleep properly haha, fantastic photos, and thank you for taking part Mark
@Deeperblue @Max
check it out 👍
#watchjourney2023
Day 3
Office day today but all is good as the mod arrived in the post. I was surprisingly impressed with the little Casio and I bought one for myself to remember my paticipation in the journey. Ideal hillwalking and camp watch.
But @benandwatch is itching to hear about the mod!
Well, I'm not a big fan of the Casio strap. So I initially put it on an 18mm nato I had in my strap case and it just didn't look right. Ebay to the rescue with some 18mm to 22mm lugs!
I did also order a Scottish flag nato but it appears that Royal Mail has mislaid my package. Hopefully it will arrive before I pass the Casio on. In the meantime here it is on a black nato and I have to say it wears really well.
A rather conservative mod but one that opens up a few possibilities. Watch will be passed on with the original strap in the box and it would be nice when it finishes its journey if all bits removed/added to it are with it at the end.
#watchjourney2023
Day 3
Office day today but all is good as the mod arrived in the post. I was surprisingly impressed with the little Casio and I bought one for myself to remember my paticipation in the journey. Ideal hillwalking and camp watch.
But @benandwatch is itching to hear about the mod!
Well, I'm not a big fan of the Casio strap. So I initially put it on an 18mm nato I had in my strap case and it just didn't look right. Ebay to the rescue with some 18mm to 22mm lugs!
I did also order a Scottish flag nato but it appears that Royal Mail has mislaid my package. Hopefully it will arrive before I pass the Casio on. In the meantime here it is on a black nato and I have to say it wears really well.
A rather conservative mod but one that opens up a few possibilities. Watch will be passed on with the original strap in the box and it would be nice when it finishes its journey if all bits removed/added to it are with it at the end.
Hello Mark this is fantastic, thank you so much for the care and attention to the message you sent out, i love that you have modded the watch and put thought into what you wanted to do, the strap does indeed look very smart thank you for doing this 😀👍 @Deeperblue this new post needs to be sent out to all to see, the Casio travelling watch is in Scotland and enjoying some modding.
@Max this is brilliant
ps love that you bought yourself a Casio too 👍
Hello Mark this is fantastic, thank you so much for the care and attention to the message you sent out, i love that you have modded the watch and put thought into what you wanted to do, the strap does indeed look very smart thank you for doing this 😀👍 @Deeperblue this new post needs to be sent out to all to see, the Casio travelling watch is in Scotland and enjoying some modding.
@Max this is brilliant
The latest post in the series will go in the Bites 'Community Columns' section for sure ☺👍
The latest post in the series will go in the Bites 'Community Columns' section for sure ☺👍
thank you, can you please add my name into the section 👍 this is going really well
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 4
Well last post from me. The strap came in and has been fitted. Tomorrow I'll fill in the book, package everything up and send the watch onto Canada on Monday.
Today I took a trip into the city centre to visit the Art Gallery,
take a look at the newly completed Union Terrace Gardens,
before a spot of lunch and an amble around some jewellers to window shop.
The AD didn't seem to realise that the Casio is God Tier and kept giving me funny looks as I discussed the price of the watches with my wife. 😂
Well it's been fun having the Casio and I look forward to following it's ongoing adventures around the world.
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 4
Well last post from me. The strap came in and has been fitted. Tomorrow I'll fill in the book, package everything up and send the watch onto Canada on Monday.
Today I took a trip into the city centre to visit the Art Gallery,
take a look at the newly completed Union Terrace Gardens,
before a spot of lunch and an amble around some jewellers to window shop.
The AD didn't seem to realise that the Casio is God Tier and kept giving me funny looks as I discussed the price of the watches with my wife. 😂
Well it's been fun having the Casio and I look forward to following it's ongoing adventures around the world.
Thank you Mark this looks amazing 🤩 did you end up buying anything or mention the story of the watch?
Thank you Mark this looks amazing 🤩 did you end up buying anything or mention the story of the watch?
No, I have a self imposed ban on buying any more watches this year. 🤯
Nearly bought a Bulova (and my wife didn't even object!) but resisted the impulse. Came home researched it and decided I made the right decision.
Which bulova? I like the moon one, I think I’m the same, no more watches for now haha 😂
Which bulova? I like the moon one, I think I’m the same, no more watches for now haha 😂
It was an open heart one, good price, but Miyota movement. I think I prefer the Orient Bambino open heart. I can list off a number of watches I would rather have all significantly more expensive. So going to save my pennies and do one bigger purchase next year.
It was an open heart one, good price, but Miyota movement. I think I prefer the Orient Bambino open heart. I can list off a number of watches I would rather have all significantly more expensive. So going to save my pennies and do one bigger purchase next year.
I think I might do the same, I want a doxa T600 aquamarine tried it on and love it £1250
@Stracerwatches23 @SpecKTator @solidyetti @DAF_punk @Max the new nato strap on the Casio and off to Canada it goes.................................. #watchjourney2023
👍👍👍👍👍
#watchjourney2023 @benandwatch
Day 1
It seems fitting to start our watch journey in the City of Dundee that used to be home to the Timex factory which came to the city in 1946 and closed in 1993 amid a turbulant time of industrial action.
Breakfast first and to acclimatise the watch to it's next leg and get my Canadian wife's instant coffee, a visit to Tim Hortons was in order!
A quick photostop at Discovery Point and the V&A Museum.
So,
@SpecKTator was hoping for a visit to St Andrews. I'm assuming for the golf connection but, this being Scotland, there are amazing courses everywhere. A quick stop at Carnoustie Championship Course to introduce the Casio to a Rolex or 2.
Next stop for me is Arbroath. The historic ruins of the Abbey where the Declaration of Arbroath was written during the First War of Scottish Independence during the reign of Robert the Bruce.
The coastline of the northeast is characterized by dramatic cliffs, golden sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages. The area boasts stunning natural landmarks such as the towering cliffs of Dunnottar Castle, perched precariously on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea.
Come back tomorrow for Day 2 when we head up the coast to Inverness.
When I saw Tim’s in first pic I thought you were in Canada! 😂
My parents live at that place 🙄, ug.
When I saw Tim’s in first pic I thought you were in Canada! 😂
My parents live at that place 🙄, ug.
My wife is Canadian and we don't have a Tim's in our city yet. (Quite a few in the UK now). I just go there to wind her up when I'm in Dundee 😉