Comments on: The Spitfire Watch

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:34:49 +0000

In reply to Ian Watson. Hi Ian, Thanks for your message. It's always a shame when a piece of history is lost, and so it is up to people to ensure that it is not forgotten. Colin

By: Ian Watson

Ian Watson — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:10:54 +0000

Just finished reading No 23, I see you mention Ginger Lacey who scored much of his kills from RAF Gravesend where I spent my first ten years growing up on the new housing estate Riverview Park.
In the 70’s quite a bit of the old airport was still there, perimeter roads, the control tower intact above what became a bar and the remnants of one runway that the farmer who owned the land oh so wanted to plough up and he did before selling his field to the council who expanded the golf and leisure centre now known as Cascades.
Officers including Ginger were housed in the very high class Cobham hall, ground crew and NCO’s were bivvied in what became the Inn on the Lake that sat next to the A2. The RAF troops used Milton Ranges below the air base and also operated barrage balloons to protect industry like British Uralite which was an asbestos factory (now the Met Police’s terrorism training centre) and the several major paper mills. You should take a look at what it is now, we used to at school get an old ‘un come in and talk about the days of the war and many settled in Gravesend calling it home. I do believe there is just a small part of the old police perimeter guard road near Astra Drive in Riverview Park and all around the old air base the ground is peppered with quite deep craters esp in Cobham woods as the Luftwaffe were quite keen to drop a few tons of steel onto Cobham hall.
This area is going to be obliterated, the southern section of the lower Thames crossing will blow through old Thong, Bluebell and Cobham woods, small hamlets and farm houses to be destroyed, a real shame as it was back in my day a very green and pleasant place to grow up in.

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:44:24 +0000

In reply to Charles. Hi Charles, thanks for your comment! I already have a number of orders from Australia and it doesn't pose any issue to sell or send a watch there. You will just be responsible for paying the VAT equivalent when the watch arrives in the Australian customs. I'll send you a brochure so you can look at all the details of the watch.

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:27:29 +0000

In reply to Watchmaking Tools. Many thanks, I hope it will be a fitting tribute.

By: Watchmaking Tools

Watchmaking Tools — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:42:11 +0000

Beautiful watch and great concept to remember those that dedicated themselves to the service and our freedom. A piece of history on your wrist.

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:28:10 +0000

In reply to Charles. Hi Charles, many thanks! You can order a watch from anywhere in the world, as they are all made to order. I've sent you through the details.

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:27:09 +0000

Hi Colin, can you please advise how I can purchase on Australia as I am residing here at present? I love the watch and all it represents.

Ross

Charles

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:31:13 +0000

In reply to Alaya. Thank you, I appreciate your enthusiasm for what I am doing.

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:30:27 +0000

In reply to Watch Guider. Thank you very much!

By: Alaya

Alaya — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:24:06 +0000

The idea of incorporating original parts of a historic aircraft into a British-made watch is a unique and fascinating concept. It offers enthusiasts a tangible connection to an iconic piece of history, while also preserving the legacy of those who made it possible. It’s heartening to see that efforts are being made to restore and maintain these historic planes so that future generations can appreciate their magnificence and remember the sacrifices made by those who flew them. The ��ϲ��’s tribute is a fitting and respectful way to honor the bravery and ingenuity of those who contributed to this important part of history.