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Title: Watches!
Post by: longweight on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:43:22
Show us your watches!


I currently have two:


1976 Rolex Air King Date:


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8488/8235026245_9e9c230bf0_h.jpg)


The second is a Swatch Rebel:


(http://www.hodinky-365.cz/fotky/maxi/swatch-suoc700-brown-rebel_2077_2.jpg)


The next watch that I want is a Normal Design watch:


(http://fondalashay.com/blog/images/post/timepieces_splash_03.jpg)


So what do you wear day to day? Any crazy watches out there?!
Title: Watches!
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:46:18
You beat me to it! My fault for waking up so late >.<
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:47:59
I have a Fossil FS2919 watch, I'll pull pictures later...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: asura on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:52:05
A rather old, rather beaten up Seiko Kenetic (http://www.uniwatches.sg/images/eshop/large_product/4756_SKA013P1.jpg) still runs though it needs a strap and new pins - but haveing broken six sets, I've given up on spring pins, so I'm drilling out the sides to permantly rivit in a couple of bits of steel rod... it's been on my desk about 4 years... poor thing.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: longweight on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:53:09
Heh sounds like a labour of love!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: asura on Sat, 01 December 2012, 14:58:41
My first watch.  Not been working on it for four years, it's been sitting there stairing at me with sad eyes for four years.  Problem is I'm so used to working with silver/gold that whenever I do anything with it, I snap bits like twigs for nothing but a few fractions of milimeters depth.

On the plus side once it's done I'll never be able to break it the same way again.  I might give it (yet!) another go tomorrow, have some lovely leather just waiting to make the strap.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: rayuki on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:34:46
lol was gonna post in the EK clack thread when i saw you all talking about watches.

i used to have a big collection when i played poker (like 20+ high end watches)

i cut down after i stopped playing and sold a few but kept my favourites.

my very favourite i could never part with is my Patek Phillipe 5110P

im a huge lover of world time watches (and good scotch, but thats another thread!)

here she is, dont know why i call it a she lol. (havn't worn this since the last time i went to crown in Melbourne, well over a year ago lol)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/bowan_fletcher/Watches/P1010149_zps6599a0a8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/bowan_fletcher/Watches/P1010151_zps6e087e30.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/bowan_fletcher/Watches/P1010144_zps7d56dce3.jpg)

also since you posted your wishlist for a watch longweight heres what im after lol.

maybe in another 50 years

the PP 5002J

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p563/Matthew_Jender/2e85a889.jpg)

Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:38:28
My current day to day driver is a Skagen 803xltrb. Carbon fibre and titanium. An awesome thin piece and is surprisingly strong considering how dinky it is.


(http://www.goldandtimes.co.uk/ekmps/shops/goldandtimes/images/rose-gold-titanium-skagen-803xltrb-watch-carbon-dial-[2]-551-p.jpg)
(http://im1.ybndc.com/upload/96624/Product634600974988568598.jpg)



Also currently having my 1904 Waltham traveler restored. Brilliant pocket watch that I got for a song on Ebay.


(http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.php?albumid=1917&pictureid=30998)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:45:10
This is my nice ish one.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: longweight on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:46:49
Nice minimalist piece there :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:47:58
Nice minimalist piece there :)

Yup, the Skagen watches are badass. Take a look at some of the vintage ones, some of the stainless steel models are lovely!
Title: Re: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:48:27
Nice minimalist piece there :)
wouldnt ask for anything more. Though i did just notice i need to get the battery changed.
Title: Re: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 01 December 2012, 15:49:24
Nice minimalist piece there :)

Yup, the Skagen watches are badass. Take a look at some of the vintage ones, some of the stainless steel models are lovely!
mines titanium :P
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: guilleguillaume on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:33:42
I have many watches. Will try to post some pictures but some of them are this:

Nixon - The Time Teller

(http://i.imgur.com/T3nyg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ct2MB.jpg)

Nixon - The mellor

(http://i.imgur.com/TlZl6.jpg)

Wenger - Field Military

(http://i.imgur.com/TUULv.png)

Carhartt - Military watch

(http://i.imgur.com/j0b0z.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2Aivt.jpg)

My watches are exactly like the ones that appear on those photos.

I have also a gold Cyma I inherited from my grandfather. I think it's the best watch in terms of quality and brand I have.

If I had to chose one of the watches I pictured it would be "The Mellor" because it's my favorite.

Any of you is right handed and wear his watches on the right wrist? I hope I'm not the only one.

You may notice that I love military themed watches... :D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:42:19
Currently don't have anything too nice. I do enjoy Nixons and Fossils for they're looks and price. Rolex and Corum are my favourite watches.

Question for everyone. What do you all prefer as the material of the wrist band?
Me? I like metal, such as steel. Don't care for leather, plastic or clothlike.

These are the two watches I have on my wishlist.
(http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/642x390/s_v/SUBMARINER-DATE_GREEN642x390.jpg)

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_lCizy-6AjA4LRZVRDVm37pMezRfhXca4-9SdPM_c_CVtO31_)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:48:24
I want another Tag Heuer.  I almost put one on layaway when I bought an engagement ring for my now ex.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 01 December 2012, 21:58:58
There's some nice watches in here.  I don't wear one, haven't for years - it throws my balance off when typing.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 01 December 2012, 22:34:44
I really want a Rolex Yacht Master II someday, but in the mean time... I hope my parents will get me a nice Citizen Eco-Drive for graduation.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 02 December 2012, 05:32:13
Even though I see no point to wearing a watch this day and age, my dad has a Ball Engineer Master ll that is pretty slick looking.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 02 December 2012, 06:33:47
On my wishlist is either one of the Red Submariners, or a Franck Muller Vegas. That thing is astounding!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: jeroplane on Sun, 02 December 2012, 06:39:41
Wow rayuki, that's an awesome piece. I can tell you know your watches.

I really love Fossil watches - great aesthetic at a super affordable price point. I've got a couple but my current daily and favourite is the DE-5009 (not my photos):

(http://ceasuridemana.ro/pictures/2012/02/19/fossil_338195.jpg)

(http://images5.okr.ro/auctions.v3/700_700/2012/02/18/4/a/678447955306802929234415-2045185-700_700.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:09:20
my two watches;

(http://m.fhinds.co.uk/Images/Products/fListings/235572_LS.jpg)
(http://www.braun-clocks.com/html5-header/watches/BN0032G_Resources/32whbkg.png)



I really hate rolex watches though, there movement is horrible and they are all so hiddiously presented.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: rayuki on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:19:12
Wow rayuki, that's an awesome piece. I can tell you know your watches.

I really love Fossil watches - great aesthetic at a super affordable price point. I've got a couple but my current daily and favourite is the DE-5009 (not my photos):

Show Image
(http://ceasuridemana.ro/pictures/2012/02/19/fossil_338195.jpg)


Show Image
(http://images5.okr.ro/auctions.v3/700_700/2012/02/18/4/a/678447955306802929234415-2045185-700_700.jpg)


thanks yeah fossil are awesome as well, I think i like the mechanisms more then the faces on most watches lol. i guess i have my grandfather to blame for that he got me into watches as a kid and explained everything about them. when i was younger i never realised how crazy his collection was but now im older and i know the value and rarity of some of his pieces i know he has been collecting for a long time.

I was never able to think of affording anything similar until i was an adult and now i hope to someday have a collection as big as his when im that age lol.

the first watch i ever got was from his personal collection when i turned 16. was a vintage omega 1948

(http://www.anthonygreen.com/omega3565bev.jpg) (not my photo)

still a few pieces he hasn't shown me in his collection, he likes to bring out a new one to show me each birthday its like a little tradition lol.

im sure he has a few more crazy rare gems up his sleeve to suprise me.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:28:33
You collection is stunning Rayuki!

Anyway, I've decided on my 3rd watch for my collection, a 1963 Seagull Air Force recommended by Stonesturd on BT. It's a wonderfully priced mechanical watch and is an absolute beaut!
http://www.watchunique.com/featured/1963-air-force.html
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: rayuki on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:30:31
You collection is stunning Rayuki!

Anyway, I've decided on my 3rd watch for my collection, a 1963 Seagull Air Force recommended by Stonesturd on BT. It's a wonderfully priced mechanical watch and is an absolute beaut!
http://www.watchunique.com/featured/1963-air-force.html

oooh nice i love that band! and a very stunning face. looks like a fantastic buy for that price as well!

(make sure to get the display back case it has a great looking movement for showing off lol)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:33:24
You collection is stunning Rayuki!

Anyway, I've decided on my 3rd watch for my collection, a 1963 Seagull Air Force recommended by Stonesturd on BT. It's a wonderfully priced mechanical watch and is an absolute beaut!
http://www.watchunique.com/featured/1963-air-force.html

oooh nice i love that band! and a very stunning face. looks like a fantastic buy for that price as well!

I'm confident it is. Quality control is a lot tighter than normally found on Russian and Chinese mechanical watches, and a 21 zuan (jewel :p) movement at that price point is brilliant. I can't wait to give it a try. I believe there are also a few different band colours that come with it, I know there's a black, which will look very sharp with it.

And yes, I'm definitely going for the display back case, it really is a lovely movement to show off. My only worry about the movement is the availability of parts. Despite being Chinese built, I have a feeling that the parts used aren't so generic. But I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: okooko on Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:51:01
Wow Rayuki, I know a little about watches and that PP is just insane, hoping to pick one up in the distant future.

I was looking at the Calatrava range but found the price to be a bit high for now and something I should be looking to buy a few years from now (around 30's)
I have 2 Tissots, a Titanium PR50 and an original Titanium T-Touch and also a Longines Sports Conquest for some reason...impulse buy a few years back.

Next watch to hunt down is currently the JLC master thin 39mm moonphase in rose gold.
another few months of savings and we'll be there hehe
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 0100010 on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:20:46
Nothing special myself - I can't afford the watches I really want (IWC Grand Complication, Ulysee Nardin El Toro).

So, I make do with cheap watches that I replace every few years :

(http://www.pritchetts.com/images/citizen/eco_drive_watches/mens_bracelets/large/BL0060-56H.jpg)

(http://www.citizenatwatches.co.uk/uploads/Citizen_Gents_Calibre_8700_Watch_BL8000-54L.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tipo33 on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:35:46
I wear an old Poljot, I got for cheap back home.  I would like to eventualy own a 24 hour face Breitling.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: longweight on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:37:25
There is too much going on on the Breitlings face for me!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:53:01
As much as I like minimalist watches, there are a lot of times I need a chronograph, so I'm going to have to get one. And the seagull 1963 looks perfect as the face is still very minimal.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: vkulla on Sun, 13 January 2013, 19:31:29
(http://uhrforum.de/attachments/317785d1319452478-dugena-premium-dessau-chrono-mit-2-baendern-dugena2.jpg) Dugena Dessau looks like Junghans Max Bill, but cost less :).
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: okooko on Sun, 13 January 2013, 19:34:34
Was in Melbourne a week ago, had a look at the JLC Master thin moonphase in rose gold, was close to buying it but decided not to... Waiting for an overseas trip before I buy one of these things.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: missalaire on Sun, 13 January 2013, 21:57:52
I have a Movado Rondiro:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4343673571_f1829850bd.jpg)

Mine has a black dial like this though.

(http://zales.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALE1-8861881t400.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: JPG on Sun, 13 January 2013, 22:06:16
I really want a Rolex Yacht Master II someday, but in the mean time... I hope my parents will get me a nice Citizen Eco-Drive for graduation.

I have an eco-drive and I really like it. Got it from Costco at a very reasonnable price. The only thing that I dont like is that I keep pressing on a button that changes the country so I always need to put it back to the right time adjustment. Takes a second tought.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Mon, 14 January 2013, 01:51:44
Glad this thread is back!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: asura on Mon, 14 January 2013, 06:13:07
Heh, I'd forgotten all about this.  I'm about 90% done; I've drilled out the lugs to 1.5mm and countersunk the outsides - SS is a B**** to work with, I've made and seated two 1.5mm silver rivets - I'm a jeweller, metal of choice, I've cut and sewn the leather strap and sewn the watch to the strap. 

I've still to make the clasp - a silver slider, so it's a two part friction clasp a 2mm ID tube with a .8mm slot cut down its length and opposite a .8mm rail soldered radially, and a 2mm round wire with a .8mm rail soldered radially...

I'll pop up some pictures when I'm done.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: spm on Mon, 14 January 2013, 06:51:57
As a child I was wearing some digital Q&Q :-) After I have destroyed it in swimming pool (it should be water proof but sealing wasn't changed and there was probably some mistake after last battery change) I have no watches for several years; just using phone for time. Half year ago I "had to" choose watches for my birthday, so after very long choosing procedure I choose Traser Super Sport Chrono:
(http://forum.chronomag.cz/uploads/post-4433-1227521555.jpg)

I think that for the price what they cost it's awesome watches :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Bassknight on Mon, 14 January 2013, 08:38:36
Nice thread!  ;D

Been addicted to watches for all my life, my last "area of interest" is outdoor watches...

Below are my newest additions to the collection:
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Bassknight/40f30b4ac43a3e2eb1c8b88c3d1e94aa.jpg)
Suunto Ambit

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Bassknight/31f9ddcd36e26d2b4db0e1f279d0c13e.jpg)
Garmin Fenix

Unfortunately I had to use some 'stock pictures' as I do not have either of them on my wrist right now...  :rolleyes:

My holy grail is however something completely different, a Rolex Submariner  :-X :
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Bassknight/5373b2756e4f27411f046332115c803d.jpg)

But first I have to check my money tree in the garden  :( Checked: again no "fruit" on the tree...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 14 January 2013, 08:42:49
(http://i.imgur.com/aO2f2.jpg)

update to my small collection
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: asura on Fri, 18 January 2013, 14:13:06
Picture as promised. 

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/supermanic/IMG_7781.jpg)

Sooner than it would have been thanks to Alessandro twisting my arm to get my camera out, take the EOS->MD lensed converter off my prime, put it onto the body, take the 1:1 extension tube off my macro and put it onto the converter.  Take the photo(s) and borrow my GF's laptop (400D doesn't play nicely with xubuntu) upload the image onto photubucket on a horribly slow connection that rejects the upload 4 times, then post here (back on my trusty little netbook...)



And after all that it won't load (or at least doesn't for me) so here's (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/supermanic/IMG_7781.jpg) a direct link.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 18 January 2013, 14:16:03
WAAH! I'M SORRY DADDY! D:

Looking pretty good! I really do like that!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: asura on Fri, 18 January 2013, 14:23:21
It's the Mk1 not right yet but a big step in the right direction; the vertical stitches over the pins that hold the watch to the strap - they'll be two rows of horizontal stitches next time, it'll be about 5-6mm wider - perhaps as much as 10mm - the clasp is built to take this into account i.e. it's wider than the strap at the moment, the circular cut out on the back (for the quite deep watch-back this has) I'll either cut after the watch is fixed in place - as it was slightly off-centre and now oval - or omit entirely, it may be black leather with electric blue or hot-rod red thread.

Final choice on leather is pending.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 18 January 2013, 14:44:01
My watch


[attach=1]
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 18 January 2013, 14:46:47
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2443/70781357.jpg)

GW7900B-1
Love this watch every day! I am so thankful for the Atomic + Solar feature combination. Talk about service-free. Will eventually upgrade to something in the G-Shock aviation series when I am fancy enough.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Quarzac on Fri, 18 January 2013, 15:18:00
I have a Timex Weekender on right now I got as a gift, and a Lucien Piccard I bought a couple years ago back home. I also have a bunch of ****ty ones I bought in an eBay lot, and a Citizen quartz I need to get a band for. But I mostly wear the Timex now. I really like the brand. I want to get an Orient Bambino and a vintage Omega Seamaster at some point in the future though. But alas, I do not have $500 to blow right now.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: nullstring on Fri, 18 January 2013, 16:07:21
I have an orient mako blue.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 18 January 2013, 16:12:16
(http://www.brandish.tv/assets_c/2009/03/jorg%20gray%20barack%20obama%20watch%20presidential-thumb-430x513-83164.jpg)

I kinda want a presidential watch like this one.  And it's not painfully expensive.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 18 January 2013, 16:13:52
I love watches, but I don't like spending too much money on them. Here's the part of the collection I have here in Norway. My favs are the Invicta and Fossil.
[attach=1]

(Potato cam club member)
Title: Watches!
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Thu, 31 January 2013, 14:38:37
My current watch. Nixon "The Banks". The second hand is not working tho. I gotta get it fixed. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/01/utuzuhyp.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 14:40:21
I really want a Rolex someday. le sigh.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 31 January 2013, 14:57:31
All my watches have been gifts. I have a Rolex and Seiko and most recently recieved a Daniel Wellington watch which has been my day to day watch lately :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 14:58:20
Well... since you're wearing the Wellington... my address has been sent for the Rolex. :P
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 31 January 2013, 14:59:44
And what Rolex might that be? Come on, let us know! :D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 15:00:20
If I had to hazard a guess, I'd wish for the Submariner or Yacht Master.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 31 January 2013, 15:01:50
If I had to hazard a guess, I'd wish for the Submariner or Yacht Master.

Get a green sub. They look really classy. Yacht Masters, especially the YMII, look way too flashy. :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 15:07:03
Yeah.. about that price...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tylerlong on Thu, 31 January 2013, 16:27:21
I've been looking at getting an AB or ABC watch. I really like the Timex WS4, but it's huge and the graph for the alti is only every 1000 feet. Any other suggestions?
I think I might get a Casio sgw300. It's cheap, and has all the features I really want except the graphs.
I wish I had more money!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 31 January 2013, 16:40:30
I love this watch as it has it all - lightweight titanium in black, solar powered, atomic sync with date, alarm, chrono, world-time, luminous hands all in a lovely analog display. (It also has tide levels but I don't use that)

[attach=1]

Other watches that might be attractive to the custom-crowd here at Geekhack would be these guys where you can custom-spec your own Swiss watch http://www.121market.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=category&Itemid=81&lang=en (hit the customize men or women link on the right side of the page)

[)amien
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 16:46:13
Wow... those custom Swiss watches look awesome!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: vun on Thu, 31 January 2013, 16:58:15
Nothing fancy, just a Tissot PRC100 I got as a Christmas gift some years ago.
[attachimg=1]

I don't really wear a watch that often, but after reading this thread I figured I'd start wearing it again. I'd forgotten how nice it is to not have to look at my phone for the time.
Though I do like watches, I'll often stop and look whenever I walk past a store displaying them, but I can't really be bothered to nerding watches because they're expensive and I don't use them all that much.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 31 January 2013, 17:03:42
Agreed on the customs. Very tempted to make myself a racing style.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 31 January 2013, 17:17:24
My Rolex is an older model. My grandfather has a thing for Rolex watches, I've never seen him without one. Even when he's just chillin' at home, in a wifebeater and shorts, he still rocks the Rolex. He gave my dad his first Rolex, it's been through a lot so some parts have been replaced already. My dad then gave it to me. Since I'm afraid of losing it or something, I only bring it out from time to time. It currently resides at my parents' house but it looks something like this:
(http://www.bobswatches.com/mens-used-rolex/images/z101061101061c.jpg)
But has this face (mine shows the date):
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f29/392283d1298325805-1956-vintage-rolex-oyster-6480-img_6078.jpg)

My grandpa's taste has since changed and the one he currently wears is all gold and decked out with diamonds hah. I'll take pics of it (mine, not grandpa's since he's in Taiwan) next time I visit.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: okooko on Thu, 31 January 2013, 17:18:38


(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/okooko_PB/IMG-20130105-WA0001_zps1229c99c.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Rafen on Thu, 31 January 2013, 17:19:57
I only own one watch. Its a G-Shock DW6900SB.
[attach=1]
Title: Watches!
Post by: Lastpilot on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:55:35
G-shock for LIFE!
Title: Re: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:58:31
All my watches have been gifts. I have a Rolex and Seiko and most recently recieved a Daniel Wellington watch which has been my day to day watch lately :)

What Seiko you got?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:43:34
This one:
(http://i.imgur.com/jC5QAmG.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: RougeR on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:47:52
im not a watch man, but i may go get a pebble soon.
http://getpebble.com/
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0106/1422/t/4/assets/photo-watchfaces-3.jpg?13)
also i like this but id want it without the numbers
(http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/9331/3702436701p?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.watchco.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2FT%2FV%2FTV109B1.jpg&d=fef003df4ede1d48b6a053e70e57cbdb0801ca56)

got a soft spot for pocket watches too

dont wear a watch atm, havnt for years.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Thu, 31 January 2013, 22:16:53
I've got a Seiko automatic, Seiko kinetic perpetual calender, and a casio pathfinder.  I love using Maratac NATO type bands so I have the James Bond version on my Seiko Automatic and just a plain black on my pathfinder
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Thu, 31 January 2013, 22:17:54
Very nice.  Seiko watches are my favorite. I hope to afford one of their Spring Drive models someday.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheGreatAmphibianPling on Fri, 01 February 2013, 16:05:22
As much as I like minimalist watches, there are a lot of times I need a chronograph, so I'm going to have to get one. And the seagull 1963 looks perfect as the face is still very minimal.

Just one warning about mechanical chronos: the cost of servicing can be unpleasantly high - and the recommended interval for a watch worn every day is usually about 4 years (although you certainly can get away with more.) Try to check what the typical service cost is for watch you choose - I've known some people who bought lower priced models that cost something like 50% of the cost of purchase to have serviced.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 01 February 2013, 16:17:46
As much as I like minimalist watches, there are a lot of times I need a chronograph, so I'm going to have to get one. And the seagull 1963 looks perfect as the face is still very minimal.

Just one warning about mechanical chronos: the cost of servicing can be unpleasantly high - and the recommended interval for a watch worn every day is usually about 4 years (although you certainly can get away with more.) Try to check what the typical service cost is for watch you choose - I've known some people who bought lower priced models that cost something like 50% of the cost of purchase to have serviced.

Well, the movement is a copy of a Venus 175. Yep, that one used in the mega expensive old Breitlings. :/

It's easy enough to get serviced but repairing may be a bit of a nightmare.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheGreatAmphibianPling on Fri, 01 February 2013, 16:26:19
My favourite watch is the Seiko SKX007:

(http://quartzimodo.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/d8-12-s-thumb.jpg)

Usually on a B22 rubber strap like this:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bG7MHzUK68k/S6T2Lvy53lI/AAAAAAAAATk/B3pnIeORHTY/s400/SEIKO_7S26-0020_SKX007_Nov_2008_Dial_1.JPG)

Imo it's the best designed mechanical divers watch at any price -

- The mechanism has an effective 20 year service interval and is one of the best designed mechanicals at any price - see eg http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/

- The lume is outstanding

- It's ergnomically faultless - notice how the crown is placed low so that it less likely to stick in your wrist and the "venting" (those bends) in rubber strap so that it adjusts to fit your wrist better; the underside of the case is beveled too and there are no sharp edges

- You can buy spare hands, faces, gaskets, whole mechanisms at reasonable prices and they are easy to fit; it's one of the last mechanical watches designed as a tool instead of a status symbol

- It's notoriously tough - not as tough as a G-Shock but almost certainly tougher than almost any other mechanical watch; again, it's designed as a tool, so the glass is toughened borosillicate - not as scratch proof as sapphire, but a lot more impact resistant, the case is oversize to allow more shock absorb - even the springbars are a special oversize design

- Good production engineering and tool-not-prestige marketing mean that the price is insanely low for an ISO certified mechanical divers watch - say around $250 on the net, which is a lot less than the service on a Rolex

Downside: they come unadjusted from the factory with only 20 sec a day accuracy guaranteed. Most seem to "regulate" to chronometer accuracy (a good jeweller can do this for you while you wait) but then you'll have to start servicing more often.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: TheGreatAmphibianPling on Fri, 01 February 2013, 16:31:08
As much as I like minimalist watches, there are a lot of times I need a chronograph, so I'm going to have to get one. And the seagull 1963 looks perfect as the face is still very minimal.

Just one warning about mechanical chronos: the cost of servicing can be unpleasantly high - and the recommended interval for a watch worn every day is usually about 4 years (although you certainly can get away with more.) Try to check what the typical service cost is for watch you choose - I've known some people who bought lower priced models that cost something like 50% of the cost of purchase to have serviced.

Well, the movement is a copy of a Venus 175. Yep, that one used in the mega expensive old Breitlings. :/

It's easy enough to get serviced but repairing may be a bit of a nightmare.

Yeah - I think that's the one people have had problems with. As in it has been easy to find watchmakers who can service it, but they've charged what they would for the Breitling. Just something to check, maybe. (Precista do a very nice RAF replica chrono with that back and I was thinking of getting one of these a couple of years ago - but it might be a UK things, or things might have improved - but then I think the service cost was more like 75% of the cost of the watch even than 50%..)


Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: okooko on Fri, 01 February 2013, 20:10:29
Nothing comes to.mind, lots of conplications will be a pricey peice
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: okooko on Sat, 02 February 2013, 07:54:40
Thats pretty good.

I passed the opportunity to pick up the JLC i posted above, when I was trying it on.

I think I'll take a few year hiatus on watches and come back and look at Pateks.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 02 February 2013, 07:56:04
Thats pretty good.

I passed the opportunity to pick up the JLC i posted above, when I was trying it on.

I think I'll take a few year hiatus on watches and come back and look at Pateks.

"You never truly own a Patek, you just look after it for the next generation"

I got a watch recently, lemme go grab some pics after I unearth the box :D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 02 February 2013, 09:00:58
That's an awesome looking watch Tatical!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 02 February 2013, 09:03:19
That's an awesome looking watch Tatical!

Did you post your watch?  ;)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 02 February 2013, 09:12:16
That's an awesome looking watch Tatical!

Did you post your watch?  ;)

I will be posting my box once I've re- strapped my Seagull with red alligator. :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 02 February 2013, 09:13:32
That's an awesome looking watch Tatical!

Did you post your watch?  ;)

I will be posting my box once I've re- strapped my Seagull with red alligator. :)

I am still finding that darned box I bought from the Swiss........ praying I didnt left that IN THE HOTEL ROOM  :eek:
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Sat, 02 February 2013, 21:10:31
I wear an old Poljot, I got for cheap back home.  I would like to eventualy own a 24 hour face Breitling.

What kind of Poljot? I've been looking at some myself.

My daily is an HMT Janata on a Speidel aluminum and rubber bracelet.

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Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 06 February 2013, 08:56:01
I just spent some time going through this playlist on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1130C854D133F6AD .
Some interesting designs in there.
Anyone got a couple of hundred thousand dollars I could have? xD
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 06 February 2013, 09:05:55
(http://thlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/homer.jpg)

Had it for years. The "mmm...burgers" sound effect is all garbled now, though.  :'(
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:25:38
My Seiko automatic
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:34:20
My Seiko Kinetic perpetual calender
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:39:45
And my Casio pathfinder
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:14:46
I won't ask why you had to do that in 3 different posts, but I really like your collection!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:31:27
@allesandro I used tapatalk and didn’t figure out how to put pictures all in one post. But thanks for the compliment. I know they aren't anything special, but Seiko makes a damn fine watch for the money.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:42:12
That they do, it's definitely a watch brand I'm heading for for my birthday, the diver series look awesome on a rubber strap!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Wed, 13 February 2013, 17:21:28
Can't wait to see it when you post a picture!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Wed, 13 February 2013, 18:35:26
wearing the $10 wonderwatch today. doesn't look 'nice' but it sure doesn't look tacky :D
(http://i.imgur.com/YeHKx7E.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Sat, 02 March 2013, 14:10:44
I also have a Hong Kong Westclox with AS 1950 ST movement (http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk&AS_1950).

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Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: cannedlemons on Sat, 02 March 2013, 16:15:29
Have no pic but I have a "nice" black fossil with a leather strap that has been with me for over 8 years :D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: ducatisteve on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:20:22
Here's what I've been wearing lately (picture taken for a pen forum)

Seiko 007 on black Maratac 4-Ring NATO.  The pen is a Pilot stealth Vanishing Point.


(http://i.imgur.com/tnlKZbx.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:26:54
I'm looking to get a new watch soon. Something business casual that can be worn with everything. Something that doesn't have yellow gold (metal or color). Would you suggest a Citizen Eco Drive or a Seiko over the other? Or something else? I have some watches, but they are Fossils and Guess watches. And as it stands, all of them are dead anyway...

BTW, I love that Rolex Submariner. Maybe one day.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:47:11
You can't really go wrong with either of those. Do you want quartz or mechanical?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: ducatisteve on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:49:17
I really recommend the Seiko that I posted above.  On a NATO or ZULU strap it is very casual and looks great.  With a jubilee or oyster bracelet it cleans up very well!  And that's just dust, not scratches on the crystal in the first pic.


(http://i.imgur.com/xYygg0E.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ksNSCSv.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:53:55
I think I'd lean towards a quartz. I would never check the mechanical enough to remember to wind it, and then the moment I did want to look at it to check the time, it wouldn't be there...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:59:09
Most mechanicals are automatic, or self winding. Hand winding is mostly seen in vintage or super high end watches anymore. I don't know why.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: ducatisteve on Mon, 04 March 2013, 14:59:52
The Seiko 007 is an automatic movement that winds itself while you wear it.  You can't manually wind it.  If I don't wear it for a couple days it will stop, but a quick shake brings it back.  A bonus is that it will never need a battery replacement!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 04 March 2013, 15:02:25
Crap, now I have to put more thought into this... Well, I would like to wear it every day, but I can't guarantee that I'll remember to. But I think if it lasts a couple days, that is reasonable. Do they retain time well enough?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: ducatisteve on Mon, 04 March 2013, 15:11:56
About once a month I'll notice that my watch is lagging a minute or so.  Usually I don't care enough to fix it until it's 3-4 minutes off.  I guess if I needed to be that precise in my timing in life I'd get one of those nifty solar/atomic G-Shocks.  Now that I think about it, I kind of want one of those anyway....
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Mon, 04 March 2013, 15:41:09
Quartz is always going to be more accurate. Those Eco-drives should last at least ten years before you have to think about maintenance of the solar capacitor. Mechanicals drift more and need periodic cleaning and service too.

Both of the ones I posted are hand-winding and cost me $30 or less.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 07 March 2013, 09:11:04
wearing the $10 wonderwatch today. doesn't look 'nice' but it sure doesn't look tacky :D
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YeHKx7E.jpg)


looks alot nicer than most of the watches posted in this thread imo
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 07 March 2013, 11:06:29
I like to press the skin tag on my wrist together so that it stands upright, and have it act as a sundial. Then I yell at strangers about mustard.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 07 March 2013, 11:32:21
What kind of Casio is that? Wonderwatch doesn't produce results.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Dgsbllx on Thu, 07 March 2013, 11:36:29
What kind of Casio is that? Wonderwatch doesn't produce results.

I have one too. In the UK its called MQ-24-7BLL but the US seems the same without the LL - MQ-24-7b (at least according to amazon). You also have the option of the 7e with no numbers on the face as well  :cool:

Amazon link; http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=casio+MQ-24-7BLL&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acasio+MQ-24-7BLL
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 07 March 2013, 12:31:51
^Sweet! Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Sun, 10 March 2013, 17:32:29
yeah you can also buy it for 3x the price at urban outfitters or american apparel :))
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Sun, 10 March 2013, 17:33:53
yeah you can also buy it for 3x the price at urban outfitters or american apparel :))

yeah but then you get to be served by some super cool hipster.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 11 March 2013, 09:45:36
yeah you can also buy it for 3x the price at urban outfitters or american apparel :))

yeah but then you get to be served by some super cool hipster.
Sounds worth it to me. And is it not really hipsterish until I overpay? Or is it supposed to be cheap?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: RougeR on Fri, 15 March 2013, 12:21:25
C-c-can i play now?
(http://www.andreas-edler.de/grafik/blog_2012/20120126_casio_f-91w.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 15 March 2013, 16:42:28
Can't compete with that ^ but here's my one and only watch.

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Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: 1839cc on Fri, 15 March 2013, 17:05:21
RougeR, that is such a classic. I almost got one about a year ago, but ended up with a DW-5600 instead.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: RougeR on Fri, 15 March 2013, 22:04:14
my dad used to have one, found it lulzy that it was known for use among terrorist groups(think i saw this a few years back), so ive picked one up newish for 5gbp shipped. dont normally wear watches, but i will need to start in orded to cover a tattoo
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Glod on Sun, 17 March 2013, 16:58:22
i could use a watch.... looking at my cell phone all the time kind of looks silly in certain situations.

not so related note, i love how my infiniti g37 has an analog clock instead of a digital one :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Mon, 18 March 2013, 17:21:26
but i will need to start in orded to cover a tattoo
if you're going to cover it up you're not ready to have it
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Badwrench on Mon, 18 March 2013, 22:54:44
My humble collection.  Top left is a Montres Allison Limited 2002 (real one - had them confirm it).  My favorite is in the bottom right - a 1952 Seiko Sport that my Dad got when he was in Vietnam.  It has the original crystal and band (although it is a bit worn), and the day and time are in Japanese  :D.   I really like Seiko as you can tell from my collection and have just the single Invicta in the center top as I thought it looked nice. 

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Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: shawn o on Mon, 18 March 2013, 23:05:05
Mine. Wear the Omega 99% of the time.

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC02960_zps517527df.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC01175_zps9fa7ee84.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC_7731_zpsf513b506.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Mon, 18 March 2013, 23:11:39
Hm, I have my Omega too........ I leave it in a box only for important events.......the damn leather strap wears out eh :))
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: RougeR on Thu, 21 March 2013, 11:35:07
but i will need to start in orded to cover a tattoo
if you're going to cover it up you're not ready to have it

well seeing as a lot of office jobs in IT/Networking dont like tattoos, then its likely i will cover it up for a while. and im going to be doing a fair few interviews as well.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: RougeR on Fri, 22 March 2013, 18:21:02
finally got here
5gbp shipped :)
(http://i.imgur.com/E777u7W.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 22 March 2013, 18:23:44
I have the same watch, in pink
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Tym on Fri, 22 March 2013, 18:25:11
finally got here
5gbp shipped :)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/E777u7W.jpg)

Found one of those in a CoD's I bought years ago, still have in somewhere :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 22 March 2013, 18:29:41
Mine. Wear the Omega 99% of the time.

Show Image
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC02960_zps517527df.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC01175_zps9fa7ee84.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC_7731_zpsf513b506.jpg)



Mmm, dat Tag.

I almost picked up one of these when I bought my wedding/engagement set (glad I dodged that bullet) - (http://www.jared.com/images/products/2902/290264009_MV_ZM_JAR.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Fri, 22 March 2013, 18:38:47
I know to true watch collectors, Tag isn't anything special. But the Carrera is my dream watch. Matches my Tag glasses perfectly. It's sporty and formal at the same time.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/unnamed.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Henkers on Sun, 24 March 2013, 14:27:02

Nixon - The mellor

(http://i.imgur.com/TlZl6.jpg)

wow I love that watch :o
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: iri on Mon, 25 March 2013, 22:05:32
(http://cs301108.vk.me/v301108724/267d/c6jwyQ8NPCQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 26 March 2013, 00:23:36
If anyone wants to add a Breitling to their collection, woot.com is having a sale on some: http://www.woot.com/plus/breitling-watches.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 26 March 2013, 02:04:45
I Must Not Take Out A loan...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: iri on Tue, 26 March 2013, 03:19:58
never understood why people would want breitling watches
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 26 March 2013, 07:59:24
I just realized that I don't think I'd ever want to spend thousands on a watch. Like, what if I scratch it? I would be devastated...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 26 March 2013, 08:00:58
I just realized that I don't think I'd ever want to spend thousands on a watch. Like, what if I scratch it? I would be devastated...

Hm, what about your keyboards? :p :p
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 26 March 2013, 08:18:09
Different. A keyboard is something I put my hands on all day, so I would expect it to take some damage. But a watch? All it does it sit pretty on your wrist...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 26 March 2013, 08:20:56
Different. A keyboard is something I put my hands on all day, so I would expect it to take some damage. But a watch? All it does it sit pretty on your wrist...

Well, reserved for those who can scratch it without looking back :p

Not something I can do either
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 26 March 2013, 08:52:52
never understood why people would want breitling watches

Supposedly, they come with a helicopter button.

I just realized that I don't think I'd ever want to spend thousands on a watch. Like, what if I scratch it? I would be devastated...

Most of the insane expensive watches are super durable, from what I've seen.

Different. A keyboard is something I put my hands on all day, so I would expect it to take some damage. But a watch? All it does it sit pretty on your wrist...

And answer the most asked philosophical question of our time "What time *is* it?"

Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 26 March 2013, 08:56:26
Different. A keyboard is something I put my hands on all day, so I would expect it to take some damage. But a watch? All it does it sit pretty on your wrist...
And answer the most asked philosophical question of our time "What time *is* it?"
Ha, watches haven't done that in years. Have you ever looked at your watch to check the time, and look away, and realize you didn't even see what time it is? More often than not, it's easier to pull your phone out of your pocket. Or even more often, the dang thing is already in your hands!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:01:12
Different. A keyboard is something I put my hands on all day, so I would expect it to take some damage. But a watch? All it does it sit pretty on your wrist...
And answer the most asked philosophical question of our time "What time *is* it?"
Ha, watches haven't done that in years. Have you ever looked at your watch to check the time, and look away, and realize you didn't even see what time it is? More often than not, it's easier to pull your phone out of your pocket. Or even more often, the dang thing is already in your hands!

I do the same thing with my cell phone.  "What time is it?" /look at phone without processing a single thing on the screen and put back in pocket "What time is it?"

But it's why I didn't buy a new watch when my last one broke, but there's something noble and sophisticated about watches to me.  I think we can agree that the craftsmanship of even a triple digit watch well outpaces a cell phone.  Cell phones = disposable.  Watches (especially the caliber we're talking)= heirlooms.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:02:13
And that's the sole reason I would want a watch. Definitely not to tell the time.

Also, I'm not sure that I consider cell phones to be disposable. At least not until it's time for a new one. A cell phone is so much to me. I never use it to call people, ironically(?), but it's a computer in my hand that allows me to easily communicate with people, and that's what I use it for, all day. More often than not, I'm on my phone. When I'm at home, and you see me on this site, very rarely is it on an actual computer/laptop.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:10:04
Watches are the new jewellery  ;D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:11:30
never understood why people would want breitling watches

Just in case you want to fly to the moon and need to know all kinds of pointless **** by the glace of a wrist I guess?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: vun on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:13:09
Huh, I usually wear a watch to tell the time when I'm out and about. I find it much easier to glance at my wrist to tell the time rather than getting my phone out of my pocket, especially if it's buried under one or more layers of clothing during winter.
I also don't have the non-processing issue often when I look at my watch, but the amount of times I've looked at my phone to check the time, don't actually process the information and then have to check again is baffling.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 26 March 2013, 09:15:59
Huh, I usually wear a watch to tell the time when I'm out and about. I find it much easier to glance at my wrist to tell the time rather than getting my phone out of my pocket, especially if it's buried under one or more layers of clothing during winter.
I also don't have the non-processing issue often when I look at my watch, but the amount of times I've looked at my phone to check the time, don't actually process the information and then have to check again is baffling.

Can agree with that. Though I prefer my watches to have clean lines, I really can't abide massive gordy watches with millions of dials or just offensive levels of 'bling'.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: iri on Tue, 26 March 2013, 11:00:22
Supposedly, they come with a helicopter button.
i'd rather buy a used mi-8 for the price of a breitling. too few lifts in russia; heli-skiing helps.

More often than not, it's easier to pull your phone out of your pocket
than to look at your wrist?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: viowastaken on Tue, 26 March 2013, 11:31:07
My main pieces:

Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Grande Taille

Rolex Submariner dateless

Raketa 24hr

Casio calculator watch (not depicted)

The watch box is a Reiner box, ultra high quality, super pleased with it.

(http://i.imgur.com/FVYwq.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: mikelanding on Tue, 26 March 2013, 11:32:09
This is mine.

(http://i.imgur.com/mbOZIbUl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mbOZIbU)

Blue Lume
(http://i.imgur.com/Tuyuku0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Tuyuku0)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 26 March 2013, 14:09:11
Love the blue lume!

Latest purchase:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINTAGE-HEINZ-KETCHUP-BOTTLE-WRIST-WATCH-RUNS-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/uhwAAMXQgb1RP3hY/$T2eC16R,!zUE9s38+F+OBRP3hYeD0w~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: ComradeSniper on Tue, 26 March 2013, 20:28:27
All these fancy watches, I'm jealous! I dream of owning a Rolex Submariner someday, but since I don't have that kind of money nor do I really need something that formal right now, I'm looking at upgrading from my Casio Pathfinder to a Suunto Core.

(http://i.imgur.com/xsTJ2Qv.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: F u r u y á on Thu, 04 April 2013, 05:24:06
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Nice box! I'm looking for one like that. Where did you get it? What are those green dots? stone? LED? :p
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 04 April 2013, 08:47:23
Soon to be purchased:

(http://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/resources/1/rolex-precision-n355-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Thu, 04 April 2013, 17:02:44
i put a new mesh band on my 'nicer' watch:
(http://i.imgur.com/cgsK7KH.jpg)
it's not as nice as the original and it's a bit slimmer but it was only $10. we'll see how long it lasts.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Rare on Thu, 04 April 2013, 17:24:42
How did some of you guys go on by getting your Rolex watches?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: iri on Fri, 05 April 2013, 01:28:37
alessandro, do you really need a rolex?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 05 April 2013, 02:39:36
alessandro, do you really need a rolex?

We could ask ourselves the same question about most things we buy.

Besides, it's not too expensive in comparison to other Rolex's, and it's being bought as a milestone birthday present/ last a lifetime piece.

Anyway, just be glad I'm not getting an iced out 18ct gold Daytona or DD President. ;)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Fri, 05 April 2013, 02:41:17
alessandro, do you really need a rolex?

We could ask ourselves the same question about most things we buy.

Besides, it's not too expensive in comparison to other Rolex's, and it's being bought as a milestone birthday present/ last a lifetime piece.

Anyway, just be glad I'm not getting an iced out 18ct gold Daytona or DD President. ;)

Get a PP and be done with it ;D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: viowastaken on Fri, 05 April 2013, 06:37:08
alessandro, do you really need a rolex?

We could ask ourselves the same question about most things we buy.

Besides, it's not too expensive in comparison to other Rolex's, and it's being bought as a milestone birthday present/ last a lifetime piece.

Anyway, just be glad I'm not getting an iced out 18ct gold Daytona or DD President. ;)

As a person who has owned a Rolex and a Jaeger LeCoultre reverso for some time, I can honestly say that although they cost a lot of money (relative to my income at least) I haven't had a single day where I have regretted the purchases yet. In fact, I don't even think I can point towards one other thing that I've spent a similar amount of money on which gave me as much pleasure over time.  - Maybe my first car, since it held up forever without any maintenance, but that was a necessity purchase of an ugly beater car. Anyways, I digress..
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: markv723 on Fri, 05 April 2013, 09:24:02
My current collection

(http://i.imgur.com/6NBMFiD.jpg) (http://imgur.com/6NBMFiD)

(http://i.imgur.com/ONJ955O.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ONJ955O)

(http://i.imgur.com/rtcgcEW.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rtcgcEW)

My goals for the next 2 years...(wife permitting)  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/qLpfIMk.jpg) (http://imgur.com/qLpfIMk)

(http://i.imgur.com/5IT25JP.jpg) (http://imgur.com/5IT25JP)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Fri, 05 April 2013, 14:19:35
I don't even think I can point towards one other thing that I've spent a similar amount of money on which gave me as much pleasure over time

:))
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Sun, 07 April 2013, 13:40:42
just got a raketa zero on ebay for 50 bucks. it might be a knockoff but as long as it tells time i'm not too worried about it.
here's my question... what do y'all think i should do about a band?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Russian-soviet-RAKETA-ZERO-watch-bold-numbers-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!p0FCydwG3OGBQ6(YJil-!~~60_35.JPG)
Title: Re: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Sun, 07 April 2013, 14:19:01
just got a raketa zero on ebay for 50 bucks. it might be a knockoff but as long as it tells time i'm not too worried about it.
here's my question... what do y'all think i should do about a band?
Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Russian-soviet-RAKETA-ZERO-watch-bold-numbers-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!p0FCydwG3OGBQ6(YJil-!~~60_35.JPG)

 

Nice watch
A cloth NATO band in black, or gray would look sweet
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Sun, 07 April 2013, 14:31:13
just got a raketa zero on ebay for 50 bucks. it might be a knockoff but as long as it tells time i'm not too worried about it.
here's my question... what do y'all think i should do about a band?
Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Russian-soviet-RAKETA-ZERO-watch-bold-numbers-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!p0FCydwG3OGBQ6(YJil-!~~60_35.JPG)

 

Nice watch
A cloth NATO band in black, or gray would look sweet

i dont like cloth bands. i ordered a couple of stainless bands on ebay to try out... will post pics when everything is delivered.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: viowastaken on Mon, 08 April 2013, 06:51:18
just got a raketa zero on ebay for 50 bucks. it might be a knockoff but as long as it tells time i'm not too worried about it.
here's my question... what do y'all think i should do about a band?
Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Russian-soviet-RAKETA-ZERO-watch-bold-numbers-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!p0FCydwG3OGBQ6(YJil-!~~60_35.JPG)

 

Nice watch
A cloth NATO band in black, or gray would look sweet

i dont like cloth bands. i ordered a couple of stainless bands on ebay to try out... will post pics when everything is delivered.

I have that watch on a black leather band. I think it looks great.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Tue, 09 April 2013, 02:15:11
i also have a leather band here already that i plan on trying :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 09 April 2013, 19:13:11
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Nice box! I'm looking for one like that. Where did you get it? What are those green dots? stone? LED? :p

It was actually a gift, so not sure.  The green dots are leds.  They are on when the winding is active.  the knobs change the direction of the winding (or turn it off). 

Here is a nice basic one:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-QUALITY-QUAD-WATCH-WINDER-4-6-STORAGE-BOX-CASE-/330523173496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4b76278 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-QUALITY-QUAD-WATCH-WINDER-4-6-STORAGE-BOX-CASE-/330523173496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4b76278)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: F u r u y á on Wed, 10 April 2013, 01:27:39
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Nice box! I'm looking for one like that. Where did you get it? What are those green dots? stone? LED? :p

It was actually a gift, so not sure.  The green dots are leds.  They are on when the winding is active.  the knobs change the direction of the winding (or turn it off). 

Here is a nice basic one:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-QUALITY-QUAD-WATCH-WINDER-4-6-STORAGE-BOX-CASE-/330523173496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4b76278 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-QUALITY-QUAD-WATCH-WINDER-4-6-STORAGE-BOX-CASE-/330523173496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4b76278)
Thanks. As you might have suspected, I didn't know what a watch winder was. Very cool! I have a swatch collection but no automatic as of yet. I did buy one once, but it came with the wrong strap so I returned it >:(
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Arcturus on Fri, 12 April 2013, 12:13:23
(http://i.imgur.com/J2s4uqn.jpg)

Nothing beats the oldschool Casio Illuminator for me. It's cheaper to just replace it every few years than buy a new strap and battery!
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: purple_haze on Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:38:55
casio g-shock , seiko orange monster, movado something, and others that i have lost through the years.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: poopmat on Fri, 19 April 2013, 04:34:21
just got a raketa zero on ebay for 50 bucks. it might be a knockoff but as long as it tells time i'm not too worried about it.
here's my question... what do y'all think i should do about a band?
Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Russian-soviet-RAKETA-ZERO-watch-bold-numbers-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!p0FCydwG3OGBQ6(YJil-!~~60_35.JPG)


(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f222/655335d1332038063-anyone-like-leather-natos-rolex-submariner-leather-nato-strap-men-style-gunny.jpg)

i really like natos if you hate cloth the leather version is nice
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Thu, 25 April 2013, 16:41:14
decided to play it safe and use a rubber instead. no nato for me!

(http://i.imgur.com/lMKeYtf.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: GeorgeStorm on Thu, 25 April 2013, 16:44:46
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8417550661_ea92827ca1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/)
Seagull 1963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/) by George.Yoda (http://www.flickr.com/people/georgeyoda/), on Flickr

Still thinking of getting a leather strap for it, difficult to beat brown leather...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 25 April 2013, 16:51:41
Mine is on brown leather George and it's awesome! I'll send you some pictures over the weekend on BT, I still need to finish the watch forum photoshoot. :D

However, the temptation is still ever growing to get a selection of NATO straps for it...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Dreamre on Fri, 26 April 2013, 14:44:36
Nice watches here. I wish I could afford something nice :(.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: poopmat on Sat, 04 May 2013, 13:08:20
http://natostrapco.com/

i like this guys straps i have about 5 now
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: viowastaken on Sat, 04 May 2013, 13:29:02
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8417550661_ea92827ca1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/)
Seagull 1963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/) by George.Yoda (http://www.flickr.com/people/georgeyoda/), on Flickr

Still thinking of getting a leather strap for it, difficult to beat brown leather...

That looks cool, but i think it looks like you're wearing the nato strap the wrong way round?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: poopmat on Sat, 04 May 2013, 22:54:24
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8417550661_ea92827ca1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/)
Seagull 1963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeyoda/8417550661/) by George.Yoda (http://www.flickr.com/people/georgeyoda/), on Flickr

Still thinking of getting a leather strap for it, difficult to beat brown leather...

That looks cool, but i think it looks like you're wearing the nato strap the wrong way round?


yeah thats a 1963 seagull
verry nice watch
but yes the nato is on backwards
also http://www.crownandbuckle.com/ has a clearance sale on some nice straps
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: frenchie4111 on Mon, 06 May 2013, 16:00:48
I wear my trusty Timex Weekender most the time

(http://www.wristwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Weekender.jpg)

I also have these two

(http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/79/462/L14223039.jpg)(http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/50507315/300.jpg)
For when I feel like being a bit classier.
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: reaper on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:05:26
My dad used to wear Rolex when he was around.  I don't wanna be like my dad (although my taste might change when I get even older lol).


More
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/Geekhack/DSC09506.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: diqkiq on Sat, 11 May 2013, 13:40:53
Crap, now I have to put more thought into this... Well, I would like to wear it every day, but I can't guarantee that I'll remember to. But I think if it lasts a couple days, that is reasonable. Do they retain time well enough?

Get a Seiko Kinetic watch.  It has a pendulum that charges the battery. I sometimes go 2 weeks without wearing and it still keeps time
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: sth on Mon, 20 May 2013, 19:10:51
came back from a short trip to a nice surprise waiting on my desk :)

(http://i.imgur.com/FMm2pbW.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: le_doosh on Tue, 21 May 2013, 00:12:27
New era Gshock

(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f17/566867d1322573012-new-era-x-g-shock-6900-gshock-x-new-era.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: deepthawt on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:35:38
Bulova 96A100 Automatic.
watch back is mineral glass exposing the watchworks.
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Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:24:06
just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz :(

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/10278379196_0ab8043385_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85222915@N04/10278379196/)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:27:54
just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz :(

Show Image
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10237997436_a115f7f3cc_b.jpg)


Don't you just love the Omega boxes! They are damn nice  :))
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:37:12
just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz :(

Show Image
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10237997436_a115f7f3cc_b.jpg)


Don't you just love the Omega boxes! They are damn nice  :))

Hah, yes! There is this thick 'operating manual' in there as well
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Shadovved on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:41:59
just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz :(

Show Image
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10237997436_a115f7f3cc_b.jpg)


Don't you just love the Omega boxes! They are damn nice  :))

Hah, yes! There is this thick 'operating manual' in there as well

Their instruction manual has like practically every model of watch in one book LOL :))

Along with a bunch of warranty cards and "identity cards" ;D
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:48:31
Not enough love for G-Shock

(http://images.shopcasio.com/imagesEdp/p127552z.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 13 October 2013, 07:10:07
Nice Seamaster! Is that the liquid metal or ceramic dial?
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: nilpt on Sun, 13 October 2013, 08:20:26
Yes World Watch II
LCD off...
MHL (Minute Hand Less)  ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/kjfKVk9.jpg)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Moosecraft on Sun, 13 October 2013, 09:14:54
just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz :(

Show Image
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10237997436_a115f7f3cc_b.jpg)

I could def ease your pain for that lz :P
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: Jack on Sun, 13 October 2013, 09:16:32
Maybe you guys can advise. I'm looking for an analog quartz watch, trying to cheap out on it big time. I don't want to pay for complications or anything. Slim, low-key, not necessarily formal but maybe something I could get away with in any given situation; i.e., no wannabe Epic Explorer gear. I'm really gunning for something that doesn't have numbers, like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MQ24-1E-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B000GAWSHM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1381673679&sr=8-6&keywords=casio+analog+watch

But I also want luminous hands (not an active/on-demand light), and I can't seem to find both those and a numberless dial in the same watch.

I could just give up on the glowing bits and get the cheapo Casio. When do I catch myself in overwhelming darkness needing to know the time anyway? But of course, the very week I receive the watch such a situation will manifest.

I'm eyeballing the Timex Weekender but it would be the most I could spend, if that. I've done my scouring but maybe I've overlooked the perfect match. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

E: Found this, which is just this side of subdued enough, though I'm not keen on the thickness and rotating bezel:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1EV-Sport-Analog-Watch/dp/B005JVP0DC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1381674241&sr=8-6

And

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MTP1214A-8AV-Fashion-Casual-Analog/dp/B008UB4CMS/ref=sr_1_47?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1381674054&sr=1-47

I wonder if that uses the same pin system as usual. Could just get a decent nylon strap for it.  This might be what I'm looking for except I don't usually go for metal straps.

Now this last one is kind of sexy. It turns me on so much that I may be willing to ignore certain design elements, like numbers. I find numbers on a watch patronizing but that's a me problem. And I know what I said about complications but I do space out and forget what day it is. I just can't shake the feeling that I'm going to find the perfect thing too late.

http://www.amazon.com/CASIO-MW600F-1AV-10-Year-Battery-Sport/dp/B004AOEADA/ref=sr_1_45?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1381675068&sr=1-45&keywords=casio+luminous

Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 11:08:51
Nice Seamaster! Is that the liquid metal or ceramic dial?

Has the liquid metal :)
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 13 October 2013, 11:41:45
Yes World Watch II
LCD off...
MHL (Minute Hand Less)  ;D
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/kjfKVk9.jpg)



wow, that just prettied my mind.................
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 October 2013, 13:33:48
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The middle one has been passed down a few generations at this point.  The others are ones I actually use...
Title: Re: Watches!
Post by: TacticalCoder on Tue, 22 October 2013, 11:48:18
Like several GHer obviously, I do have a Submariner:

[attachimg=1]

(it's a 14060M from 2005 which is non-COSC: it only has two lines of text instead of four on later models)

I do also have a very nice Orient Star which I'll post once I get my hands on a picture of it.