Scottish Watches Podcast #332 : Watchmaker Stories of Omega, Rolex and More with Martin Walport

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 332! 

Today we have Martin, from Martins Of Glasgow, who actually has such interesting stories that his episodes should be two hours long. Stories from a customer with a lot of time complaining that his 70’s Rolex is running 3 seconds fast, customs issues, dealing with good and bad brands, interesting pieces and lots more. Not to mention the time he had to put aside someone’s box to repair a clock.  

Scottish Watches and TOCKR Watches

Vintage watches with Martin- Vintage Watch Talk – Breitling Navitimer, IWC Mark XI & Omega Railmaster from Martin’s of Glasgow A group of watches Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA silver watch on a leather surface Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA hand holding a watch Description automatically generated with low confidenceA watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generatedA watch on a table Description automatically generated with low confidenceA picture containing text, indoor, different, various Description automatically generatedWrist check: Martin is double wristing with a 70s Rolex GMT Master Pepsi and a Dezeen Daytimer watch by Will Alsop with Federico Grazzini for Alessi.A watch on a red surface Description automatically generated with low confidenceA watch and a glass of beer Description automatically generated with medium confidenceThe Rolex GMT in Transition Daytimer: Watch by AlessiALESSI Daytimer Watch Collection | HYPEBEASTMartin’s Explorer 1016 and his wife’s Cartier Collise 1903.A pair of watches on a person's wrist Description automatically generated with medium confidenceRikki’s Batman with the calibre 3186. A picture containing object, watch, chain Description automatically generatedRolex Caliber 3186 -Complete Guide - Millenary WatchesStory time: Importing straps has become more expensive since Brexit. The equivalent of 30 pounds is being added on top of the price that you, the customer will have to pay. Overall importing stuff has gotten more inconvenient, including the import of watches and parts for repairs. Even with some issues, dealing with the Swatch Group, LVMH, Rotary, and Seiko is still nice.

Rolex 1500 air king. A silver watch with a silver face Description automatically generated with low confidenceRolex 1665Vintage of the Week: Sea Dweller Reference 1665Rolex Submariner 5513Rolex Submariner 5513 Review | Bob's Watches - YouTubeRolex Submariner single red. Red Rolex Submariner 1680 Ultimate Guide | Bob's WatchesThis definitely needed a service.A picture containing watch Description automatically generatedRolex Red Twelves. Martin has been getting a bunch of these in the shop, but because some don’t have Rolex on the dial people are surprised when he tells them that they own a Rolex watch. Red and Blue 12s on Watch DialsSimply beautiful WW1 Rolex Trench Watch With Red 12Behind the doors at Jaeger LeCoultre – Manufacturer Visit A watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generated https://revolutionwatch.com/i-am-legend-the-jaeger-lecoultre-calibre-920/ Side by side comparison of the 2121 movement......and the 2121/2800 perpetual calendar movement Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 2 (Q192T450) Luxury Watch Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCOS74BOkc8  A close up of a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidenceJLC Compressor Chronograph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmzHncK2cBE A person holding a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence Jaeger-Lecoultre Polaris Polaris Mariner Date JLC 9068180 (Front ) Medium sizePolaris Mariner Date JLC 9068180 (Back) Medium size Watches that have come across Martin’s desk: Girard Perregaux world time chronograph. Girard Perregaux World Time Chronograph Automatic // 49805-11-152-BA6A // Store Display - Girard Perregaux - Touch of ModernA picture containing watch Description automatically generatedOmega Seamaster SMP 300. Reasons I would want the new ceramic SMP 300m versus the wave dial | Omega Forums1963 Omega Seepedmaster 321. 1963 Omega Speedmaster ref. 105.003 Pre-Moon "Ed White" on Bracelet - Lunar Oyster - Buying and SellingBest Moment: Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & Documentation, ca. 1971 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBSA picture containing text, person, outdoor Description automatically generatedIWC Mark xiA person wearing a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidenceOMEGA RARO Seamaster XVI Olympiad Melbourne. Omega RARO Seamaster XVI Olimpiadi Melbourne... a Milano - KijijiOmega Seamaster XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 ROSE gold | Vintage Portfolio https://finest-hour.co.uk/product/iwc-mk-11/ IWC Mk 11 6B/346 RAF WatchIWC Mk 11 6B/346 RAF Watch We don’t have a picture of the clock. This might help you create a mental picture. 17th Century Eight Day Burr Walnut Longcase Clock John Martin100 of the World's Most Beautiful Wood Cremation Urns | Wooden box designs, Wood box design, Small wood boxMartin’s Omega Navigators.A watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA picture containing indoor, watch Description automatically generatedA picture containing clock, watch Description automatically generatedWatches that are available for purchase: 

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Now check out the shows we mentioned throughout the episode: Scottish Watches Podcast #80 : Repairing Dr Who’s Watch, With Martin Walport A picture containing text Description automatically generatedScottish Watches Podcast #173 : Tales From The Workbench with Martin from Martins of Glasgow A group of watches Description automatically generated with medium confidenceScottish Watches Podcast #320 : Chatting With MB&F, Bulgari and HYT A group of men holding microphones Description automatically generated

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