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Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 09 September 2010, 11:35:15: What watches do you have/like/want?

I'd like a simple looking watch like the MIH watch (http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/4/5/the-mih-watch-a-complicated-collaboration-among-the-masters.html) with all or most of it's functions and quality construction, but not the price tag. I was hoping it was in the $100-300 range but it's $5k and only 200 per year are made. So I'll be hunting for something else.

(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-6411739-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1270469761693)(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/monochorme/monochrome/MIH_caseback.jpg)

(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/monochorme/monochrome/dieuhr.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Ekaros on Thu, 09 September 2010, 11:48:19: I want normal mechanical pocketwatch...

One thing I kinda have dreamed would be watch that displays 32bit Unix-time, would be most useless and most geeky watch in world... (If I ever end making those I know the clause to add: All warranty voided after 03:14:07 UTC 01.19.2038)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 09 September 2010, 11:49:07: I had a couple of nice hamiltons back when people used to wear watches... I just dont wear a watch anymore.

looked something like this:
(http://www.h-spot.net/watches/hamilton_46374b.jpg)

I also inherited my grandfathers big ol' wind-up swiss-made wrist watch.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: phillip on Thu, 09 September 2010, 11:49:35: i wouldnt mind a patek philippe
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Thu, 09 September 2010, 12:01:28: I own several Seikos, a couple of Citizens and some other miscellaneous pieces. Most of my watches are customized to some degree or another.

For instance, this one is a cheap Chinese Rolex knock-off with the guts from a military-issue Marathon quartz:
(http://www.cadetstuff.org/images/DSCN0754.jpg)

This is completely custom-built Seiko 'Desert' diver:
(http://www.cadetstuff.org/images/DSCN2789.jpg)

This is another cheap Hong Kong watch with the guts from a Mickey Mouse quartz stuffed in:
(http://www.cadetstuff.org/images/DSCN4422.jpg)

I have more. Those are probably the most interesting.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 09 September 2010, 12:05:03: i like those military style watches. There are some very neat 'russian air force' watches on ebay that look great, in a similar style.

I also like when one of the hands (like the second hand) is in bright orange or yellow :) Adds a nice splash of color.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 09 September 2010, 12:17:16: I have a very interesting and rare watch at home, in fact I've been unable to find any info about it on Google. If anyone can help me with that it would be tremendous, because I'm concerned that the watch may be "un-google-able". It's a Carrera "Atomic" Carbon watch. It syncs it's time to the atomic clock. It's very sporty looking, with a blue face and a black leather/carbon fiber band. I got it as a Christmas present when I was about 14/15. As I recall, it was a very limited edition (I think only several hundred were made) -- I think it was to promote some race or tournament or something. It was my favorite watch for years but the battery ran out (and I've been meaning to get it replaced). I'll post photos tonight.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Konrad on Thu, 09 September 2010, 12:58:30: Quote from: Spies Like Us
That was a Russian wristwatch. I know the country of origin of every timepiece in the world. That was a Russian copy of a 1969 Timex digital.
Can't offer anything else until you post pics, lol
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: mike on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:09:04: Quote from: didjamatic;221246
So I'll be hunting for something else.

Perhaps one of the Mondaine's ? :-

(http://www.mondaine.ch/assets/Pictures/Products/A135.30345.14SBB-CB.jpg)

Far more reasonable than most big name watches. In fact this is a rare example of a (Swiss) company that has a big enough name to escalate prices enormously, but yet chooses to produce quality watches at a reasonable price. Their quartz movement watches go for £125-200; their mechanical movement watches seem to go up for up to £399.

There's a "Wristwatch Annual" catalogue of watch porn worth getting just to thumb through to say "WTF!?!" when you encounter a watch with a list price of $599,000 (a Vacheron Constatin).

Most of my collection are replica's which are doing fine. Out of the whole bunch, the one that tempts me most is a Bell&Ross :-

(http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/images/imagedisplay.ashx?ID=b9e13f95-c525-4c83-ae07-9a563289cc57&Table=ActualProductPhotos&Thumbnail=false)

I also have a probably genuine Longines (it is emblazoned with an oil company logo - which would be odd for a fake), and a couple of watches from Christopher Ward (http://www.christopherward.co.uk/).

Now if you'll excuse me, I've found my Wristwatch Annual so I'm going to spend an hour drooling over watch porn :)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:22:43: Quote from: wellington1869;221251
I had a couple of nice hamiltons back when people used to wear watches... I just dont wear a watch anymore.

I was actually researching Hamilton wrist watches after reading they made very good, authentic Railroad Pocket Watches. That pic you posted is very cool. I'd definitely wear that.

Here's the article I read "100 Jewels, 83 Jewels too many? (http://www.timezone.com/library/workbench/workbench0025)"

Quote from: Shawn Stanford;221258
I own several Seikos, a couple of Citizens and some other miscellaneous pieces. Most of my watches are customized to some degree or another.

Dang, those are awesome, I didn't know you could practically mod watches.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:23:58: Quote from: mike;221287
Perhaps one of the Mondaine's ?

Thanks for the suggestion, I need to do some reading.

Are Invictas well built? A couple weeks ago Amazon had a deal of the day on a pretty expensive one for only $50 which is more than the usual discount. I realize they deeply discount off of the quoted retail price for that brand. I'm just not sure I could wear one with such a massive diameter.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: zmurf on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:34:52: I have three watches...

Everyday watch:
The One Zerone ZE101W1
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MLlBUUNpL._SS500_.jpg)

Training watch:
Garmin FR60
(https://static.garmincdn.com/en/products/010-00743-10/g/cf-lg.jpg)

Outdoor activity watch:
Suunto X10 Military
(http://www.suunto.com/ImageVault/Images/id_768/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~768~)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:52:01: I had a fake Rolex Submariner years ago that a really loved. It was a copy, but not a poorly done copy. It even fooled a watch salesman in The Bellagio in Vegas.

I received a Fossil Retro LED watch as a gift a few years ago. It's my main watch when I choose to wear one, but I don't like having to push a button to check time.
(http://led-digital-watches.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fossil_led_watch_ss2.jpg)

I have an old Casio Triple Sensor that has an altimiter, barometer, compass, historical charts, it does about everything. But when I tried to replace the battery myself it never worked again.
(http://www.prlog.org/10362741-casio-protrek-mens-triple-sensor-prg403v-prg403v-prg40-3v.jpg)

Woz's Nixie Tube watch is pretty famous, but not really practical for me. If it was 75% smaller and equally cool looking I would probably get one.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: chongyixiong on Thu, 09 September 2010, 13:53:40: Outdoor activity watch:
(http://image.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/i/k/azu-corp_g106)
Casio G-Shock GA-100-1A1

Dress/Casual watch:
(http://site.bodying.net/watches/images/seiko/skz255j1-big2.jpg)
Seiko SKZ255J1 (a.k.a Frankenmonster)

This has an amazing lume, one of the best!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/behw5f.jpg)

PS: Images taken off the interweb
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 09 September 2010, 14:21:37: That G-Shock is hot. I'm going to have to check it out.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Thu, 09 September 2010, 14:35:59: Quote from: didjamatic;221294
Dang, those are awesome, I didn't know you could practically mod watches.

Seikos are probably the most extensively modded. They're common, inexpensive and the parts are largely interchangeable:

http://www.make-digital.com/make/vol02/?pg=150#pg150
http://internationalwatchworks.com/
http://www.seiko-divers.info/gallery/custom-seikos
http://www.10watches.com/
http://newatchworks.com/
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: JBert on Thu, 09 September 2010, 14:40:16: Well, I did buy myself a Swatch a few years ago while on holiday in Switzerland.

Found some pictures on the Internet about it:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/dalevito/elka/SwatchDiaphaneAutomatic2.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/dalevito/elka/SwatchDiaphaneAutomatic5.jpg)

Obviously, mine isn't that mint any more as I wear it everyday... More scratches and occasional dust build-up.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: instantkamera on Thu, 09 September 2010, 14:53:53: I have a Rotary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_Watches):

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4357707463_621ca96f51.jpg)

it is neither particularly well-built or expensive (Rotary did and still does build watches with real swiss mvmnt - mine is jpn), but I love it just the same (my wife bought it for me, as an "engagement gift" when she was nearly flat broke).
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: zmurf on Thu, 09 September 2010, 15:00:59: I would like a CBM led watch:
http://www.ledwatchstop.com/store/commodore-watch-time-mint-p-210.html
(http://www.ledwatchstop.com/store/images/commodore_led_1.jpg)

But I can't really get my self to pay almost as much for an ordinary watch as I paid for the Suunto X10, which have everything from GPS to altimeter and compass...

Something else I really like is watches with 24hour dials.
http://www.24hourwatch.info/
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Soarer on Thu, 09 September 2010, 15:19:47: My geekiest watch is this 1974 Omega Time Computer 1...

Or is it this Bulova Accutron 'spaceview'? (tuning fork movement)...

I'm currently wearing this 1964 Accutron Astronaut (another tuning fork)...

But my everyday favourite is is a Tutima FX UTC like this one...

(http://www.righttime.com/PRE-OWNED/MENS_WATCHES/223-13996q.jpg)

(I really should get round to taking my own pictures of them all, but I prefer wearing them!)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: zmurf on Thu, 09 September 2010, 15:33:34: http://www.lum-tec.com/2009/combat-b-43mm.html
(http://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lum-tec-combat.jpg)
GIVEME!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: bitflipper on Thu, 09 September 2010, 15:46:15: yep
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Soarer on Thu, 09 September 2010, 16:07:03: Quote from: ripster;221338
OOoooo. That Omega is nice. Surprised the displays last that long.

They don't usually :( Mine had a NOS display fitted about 2 years before I bought it though, so hopefully it will last a while. It's not really clear in that pic, but each segment is made up of 5 tiny round leds - it would be upsetting if even 1 of the 117 failed!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: mr_a500 on Thu, 09 September 2010, 16:11:53: :blank:
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Soarer on Thu, 09 September 2010, 16:26:57: Quote from: zmurf;221324
Something else I really like is watches with 24hour dials.
http://www.24hourwatch.info/

Me too. I've almost bought various Glycine watches on a few occasions, but somehow the designs don't quite grab me enough (I like large faces on watches, with slim bezels). The latest Double 24 is nice though despite that (but a bit big!).

For now I have this Aviator...

which has brilliant lume...
Title: Quartz and Digital Watches are what I consider to be Rubber Domes of Keyboards.
Post by: J888www on Thu, 09 September 2010, 16:43:27: Seiko Military SUS 4S15 Movement.

This watch bear great significance in the History of Seiko, it gave rise to the rebirth of Seiko Mechanical Watches.

GMT+9 (http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/06/25/the-seiko-4s15-military-sus-the-little-watch-that-could/) Archive. AlanWatch (http://alanwatch.homestead.com/seiko.html) Archive.

Caliber 4Sxx is a revised version of Caliber 52xx which was originally used in King Seikos produced by House Daini Seikosha.

"Daini Seikosha thought that the 52 caliber was the last chance to produce for mechanical watches, and thus, they felt that they should produce a superior caliber to remain part of the watch history."

"I strongly believe that 52 King Seiko special chronometer quality exceeded
Grand Seikos." Seiya Kobayashi (http://www32.ocn.ne.jp/~kseiya/gs/history-e.html#45)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:12:46: I have been interested in one of these (http://www.certifiedwatchstore.com/Citizen-CA0010-50A-Watch-Chronographs-Mens-Silver-Dial-Stainless-Steel-Case-Quartz-Movement-p.html). Does anyone know if they are any good?

(http://www.certifiedwatchstore.com/product_images/cache/422x544//Citizen-CA0010-50A__95126_zoom.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:19:54: I like to watch TV.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: J888www on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:29:45: Citizen (http://citizen.jp/the-citizen/special/index.html) is part of the Seiko Corporation. Some high end Citizens cost thousands of $$, just because the price tag is lower does not mean it is less accurate.

Personally, I prefer Mechanical Calibers to the Eco-Drive or Spring-Drive.

Unfortunately, similar to Grand Seiko, these high-end Citizen watches are also only sold domestic retail.

Edit: Citizen is not part of Seiko, was thinking of Orient at the time of posting, my mistake.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:37:49: i'm amazed anyone wears watches anymore. I sold my last hamilton on ebay like 10 years ago. Havent worn a watch since.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: erricrice on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:39:26: Quote from: zmurf;221297
I have three watches...

Everyday watch:
The One Zerone ZE101W1
Show Image
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MLlBUUNpL._SS500_.jpg)

I'm in love with this!

Definitely going to buy one in a few days!

^^^Toaster! It has been changed!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 09 September 2010, 17:51:24: Ok here's photos of my mystery watch:

(http://geekhack.org/picture.php?albumid=71&pictureid=476)
(http://geekhack.org/picture.php?albumid=71&pictureid=475)
(http://geekhack.org/picture.php?albumid=71&pictureid=474)

EDIT: Also, the back of the watch says:
CARBON
CRA01GUSB
5 ATM 150 ft
water resist
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Thu, 09 September 2010, 18:07:35: Yeah, that's not what he's got. There is a Carrera watch company, you can find places to buy them on eBay. I don't know where they're made, but it's doubtful the company is more than a rebranding of some other watch. Looking at it, I suspect it's a Citizen.

Quote
Citizen is part of the Seiko Corporation.
Wachootawkin' bout, Willis?
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 09 September 2010, 18:31:07: Also note that on the watch face at the bottom it says "Made in Germany"...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: frvrngn on Thu, 09 September 2010, 18:53:20: Quote from: keyboardlover;221410
Also note that on the watch face at the bottom it says "Made in Germany"...

http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-Carrera-CRA01GUSB/dp/B00028WHB0

http://shop-tag-heuer.plaza-stores.com/TAGheuer_378516011_B00028WHB0_Carrera-CRA01GUSB.html

All I did was look up the model number.

Seems it was made by Tag back in the day. It is no longer available many places, but it was cached by Google to be anywhere from $135 on clearance up to $250 new.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: J888www on Thu, 09 September 2010, 19:01:12: Quote from: Shawn Stanford;221394

Wachootawkin' bout, Willis?

My mistake, I was thinking of Orient at the time, I shall edit so as not to lead others to misconception.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 09 September 2010, 19:04:28: Quote from: frvrngn;221422
http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-Carrera-CRA01GUSB/dp/B00028WHB0

http://shop-tag-heuer.plaza-stores.com/TAGheuer_378516011_B00028WHB0_Carrera-CRA01GUSB.html

All I did was look up the model number.

Seems it was made by Tag back in the day. It is no longer available many places, but it was cached by Google to be anywhere from $135 on clearance up to $250 new.

Cool! Good to know - thanks!

EDIT: What I like so much about this watch is the clasp. It's the most comfortable watch I've ever worn...I haven't been able to find a watch nearly as comfortable. Anyone know of other watches with a similar clasp?
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: frvrngn on Thu, 09 September 2010, 19:06:20: I used to buy and sell watches as a hobby for a few years a long while back. Mainly because I wanted a new watch all the time and could not afford to own more than one or maybe two at a time! Started low end mechanical and worked up to $2000 watches. Any more than that and I was afraid to wear them. I had everything from fashion watches like Corum Bubbles, to "in" watches like the giant Panerai , to classics like the IWC aviator or Omega Moon watch. Sorry I sold some of them, but the lure of a new watch was too much.

First higher end watch for me was the Omega Speedmaster. Wish I still had it just for memories. I beat that watch to death and it still kept great time. My daily wear watches now are a Seiko "Orange Monster" which used to be a Japan market only watch and I have a Citizen Eco Drive military style watch for when I dont want to risk anything else. I have two higher end watches still in my collection. A Rolex Sea-Dweller that I received as a wedding gift from my wife (she got a 2 carat stone that I feel like I am still paying for...) and a gold Omega that I inherited from my grandfather. The S-D used to be daily wear watch but it was getting beat to death and really needs to be serviced soon. I think I still have at least a dozen watches hanging around. Mainly cheap ones, and mostly quartz. I know I have a Swatch auto skeleton and a Russian hand wind alarm watch in my box. They were fun watches at the time. I also have some wacky Japanese market Citizen LED watches that are fun but eat batteries like drinking water.

If you want to keep basic time, nothing will beat a quartz. Even a cheap $5 quartz can be super accurate. Mechanical watches are like mechanical keyboards. Definitely not for everyone, but those that appreciate them tend to obsess over them!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Konrad on Fri, 10 September 2010, 00:48:29: Radioisotope batteries should be available soon; a trickle of electrical power to your watch that'll last several decades.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: WhiteRice on Fri, 10 September 2010, 05:52:31: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,2981A_Mondaine-Sports-I-2nd-Time-Zone-Watch-Leather-Strap-For-Men.html

You can get 30% of this Mondaine with the coupon code: SSFACE9

Expires today.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Fri, 10 September 2010, 06:48:22: Quote from: keyboardlover;221428
What I like so much about this watch is the clasp. It's the most comfortable watch I've ever worn...I haven't been able to find a watch nearly as comfortable. Anyone know of other watches with a similar clasp?

It's called a "Butterfly Clasp"

(http://www.newwatchs.com/images/hb-06-face.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 16 September 2010, 09:45:49: I'm in love with this watch:
Grand Seiko SBGL017
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 16 September 2010, 10:07:01: Quote from: frvrngn;221422
http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-Carrera-CRA01GUSB/dp/B00028WHB0

http://shop-tag-heuer.plaza-stores.com/TAGheuer_378516011_B00028WHB0_Carrera-CRA01GUSB.html

All I did was look up the model number.

Seems it was made by Tag back in the day. It is no longer available many places, but it was cached by Google to be anywhere from $135 on clearance up to $250 new.

Thanks again for your help on identifying the watch...I sent it to Tag Heuer for a complete overhaul (they completely fix and tune the watch inside and out). Should be good as new when I get it back!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: frvrngn on Thu, 16 September 2010, 10:36:37: Quote from: keyboardlover;223904
Thanks again for your help on identifying the watch...I sent it to Tag Heuer for a complete overhaul (they completely fix and tune the watch inside and out). Should be good as new when I get it back!

No problem! I love watches. Tag does a nice job on their services. It should look like a brand new watch when you get it back. It will even come in a new Tag box.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Senor_Cartmenez on Thu, 16 September 2010, 11:35:26: The Grand Seiko is pretty awesome. Congratz to that one :)

Me I gotz this from Japan, a friend brought it along, otherwise those are impossible to get here unless you import them through some "special dealer" ;)

(http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~brow/takeya/WZ0321FD_G.jpg)

And Citizen makes GREAT watches. Eventhough he confused Citizen with Orient, lot of what he said remains true for Citizen as well.
Some Citizen watches cost thousands of moneys and are plain awesome.
The EcoDrives can be seen as a master piece as few have gotten close to such good solar technology
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 20 September 2010, 18:41:53: Quote from: frvrngn;223908
No problem! I love watches. Tag does a nice job on their services. It should look like a brand new watch when you get it back. It will even come in a new Tag box.

Well Tag Heuer called today and left a message saying that it's not authentic and they are sending it back unrepaired! Ain't that some ****... :(

So now I'm thinking that it must be made by that other 'Carrera (http://www.carreraworld.com)' company - which from what I understand made watches in the 80s and 90s but mainly makes sunglasses now. They are an Italian company. So, I contacted them and asked if they'll fix it. We'll see...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 20 September 2010, 19:03:50: Quote from: ripster;225010
A FAKE Tag Hauer?!?!?!

I'm SHOCKED!!!

No it's not a fake...I guess some websites that sold it said it was made by Tag Heuer by mistake. (If what I'm thinking is correct). The only other explanation is it's authentic and they didn't do their homework correctly. I'm going to call them tomorrow and find out.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Tue, 21 September 2010, 06:21:03: I don't think Tag ever made a watch like that one.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: williamjoseph on Tue, 21 September 2010, 07:25:51: Quote from: ripster;221327
Somebody fess up. On a forum called GeekHack who has the Casio Calculator? The guy that plays Dwight says he puts on that watch and "BOOM", he's in character.
Show Image
(http://editorial.sidereel.com/Images/Posts/office_dwight-angela.jpg)

Show Image
(http://cache.wists.com/thumbnails/e/01/e01907152dc21359b1ca7b2afdbdb1cd-orig)

ok ok ok, i'll admit that i gave my son one for last christmas.......
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Tue, 21 September 2010, 08:48:27: I had one many years ago, but it wasn't tough enough and it expired messily...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: didjamatic on Tue, 21 September 2010, 09:14:47: I had to eat a crapload of PacMan cereal in the 80's to send in box tops for a PacMan watch.
(http://www.aeropause.com/archives/Nelsonic-PacManButtons.jpg)

Then some jerky kid threw a carrot of all things from about 30M away (see, I've gone metric) and smacked me right in the damn watch, breaking it instantly.

My mother tried to find a replacement but no pacman could be found. Instead I got a Frogger watch. It was the bomb.

(http://radcollector.com/columns/reneerenee/files/2010/04/Nelsonic-Frogger.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 21 September 2010, 09:16:06: Nice SEGA logo.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Konrad on Tue, 21 September 2010, 23:18:42: And he wonders why people would throw carrots (of all things) at him, lol
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: patrickgeekhack on Wed, 22 September 2010, 08:55:01: I have an aluminium Swatch without chronograph and a Casio. I love my G-Shock. My daughter has thrown it to the ground quite a few times and it still works.
(http://dw6900.com/dw6900small.jpg)

For a very long time I've wanted an Omega Constellation. One day I'll own one. Or if I cannot own one, I'll buy one for my daughter. It's funny how things change when you have children.
(http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/12310356002001-20.png)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: mr_a500 on Wed, 22 September 2010, 18:50:13: I like the level of detail on my old Citizen watch. Check out the fine pattern on the face and the sparkling blue - which only sparkles when the light is on a certain angle.

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=12592&stc=1&d=1285199320)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: ptm56 on Mon, 27 September 2010, 12:28:55: I haven't been using watches for a long time, but recently a friend gave me her Casio F-91W, one of the most popular digital watches when I was a child (one of the cheapests too). Buying this today feels kinda like cheating, but if somebody gives it to you is an honor. I love it!

(http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/43qZ.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: patrickgeekhack on Mon, 27 September 2010, 12:34:12: Quote from: ptm56;227302
I haven't been using watches for a long time, but recently a friend gave me her Casio F-91W, one of the most popular digital watches when I was a child (one of the cheapests too). Buying this today feels kinda like cheating, but if somebody gives it to you is an honor. I love it!

Show Image
(http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/43qZ.jpg)

This was a popular watch when I was growing up too. I remember my dad buying one for me when I turned 11.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Ekaros on Mon, 27 September 2010, 17:07:17: Quote from: ptm56;227302
I haven't been using watches for a long time, but recently a friend gave me her Casio F-91W, one of the most popular digital watches when I was a child (one of the cheapests too). Buying this today feels kinda like cheating, but if somebody gives it to you is an honor. I love it!

Show Image
(http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/43qZ.jpg)

I bought something like that, but metal from Egypt some years ago. Costed equivalent of 41FIM or some 7€s, hmm should find a battery and put it back together...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: ptm56 on Mon, 27 September 2010, 17:18:30: Yep, the metal version was also very popular. I know people still wearing it. Old casios rule! Hehe.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 28 September 2010, 00:43:22: Wait, wait. Didn't Clive Sinclair market an LED watch _kit_, maybe five years before his Zilog 80 computers?

Edit: Yes, he did (http://www.ledwatches.net/articles/planet-sinclair/blackwatch.htm).
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 03 October 2010, 21:34:29: Quote from: keyboardlover
No it's not a fake...I guess some websites that sold it said it was made by Tag Heuer by mistake. (If what I'm thinking is correct). The only other explanation is it's authentic and they didn't do their homework correctly. I'm going to call them tomorrow and find out.

Finally got to the bottom of this mystery watch:

It's made by a company called Egana of Switzerland Corp (http://www.manta.com/c/mm4bch5/egana-jewelry-pearls) and was part of their 'Carrera Speed Time collection (http://www.allbusiness.com/north-america/united-states-southeast-usa-florida/8215899-1.html)'.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: hoggy on Mon, 04 October 2010, 14:30:44: Here's mine.

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/hoggyboard/SDC10729.jpg)

Also a good time to show off the type faster stripes...

It's a wind-up Zeno that I treated myself to about 6+ years ago. Sadly, the local jewellers scratched the back so badly I wouldn't except it back until they polished out. Can't read the writing on the back now...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 04 October 2010, 14:57:08: Bro, it looks like they scratched your arm pretty badly, too.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: hoggy on Tue, 05 October 2010, 00:20:19: Quote from: itlnstln;229676
Bro, it looks like they scratched your arm pretty badly, too.

It's Kinesio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_therapeutic_tape)tape. Goes from my wrist to my neck on both sides.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: 002 on Tue, 05 October 2010, 04:48:48: Here's my Seiko Automatic Mechanical that I picked up when I was on Holiday in Japan:

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg160/fr3dsk1/Seiko.jpg)

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg160/fr3dsk1/Seiko0.jpg)

Most people don't like Jump Hour watches and write them off as being gimmicks but I love them :D
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: frvrngn on Tue, 05 October 2010, 10:03:17: That is a very nice Seiko! I like jump hours. I love minute repeaters, but unfortunately I cant afford the majority of them!
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Senor_Cartmenez on Tue, 05 October 2010, 11:04:10: Quote from: hoggy;229841
It's Kinesio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_therapeutic_tape)tape. Goes from my wrist to my neck on both sides.

That actually reads like u have it implanted and it makes you indestructible, extremely fast and strong.

Unfortunately, I know what Kinesio tape is so my fantasy goes down the drain ...

Which leads to the question: why isn't it pink? Real Kinesio tape gotta be pink :D
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: hoggy on Sat, 18 February 2012, 06:38:45: Looks like a good time to resurrect this thread...

Just changed to my first nato strap. Much more comfortable than the previous leather strap.

Looking for a new watch. I like some of the Mondaines, but can't make up my mind.

- as for the tape - I like the pink but it doesn't go with many of my clothes...
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 19 February 2012, 18:43:57: I personally like square face watches

[ATTACH=CONFIG]41125[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]41126[/ATTACH]

I also have a couple round ones as well this was a birthday gift from my father kinda crazy

[ATTACH=CONFIG]41127[/ATTACH]
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Hydroid on Fri, 24 February 2012, 05:09:57: I have a Casio G-Shock G-7510 that was a birthday present from my parents for my 14th birthday.
(http://www.mywatcheshub.com/images/products/casio/G7510-1V_b5.jpg)

Quote from: chongyixiong;221302
Outdoor activity watch:
Show Image
(http://image.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/i/k/azu-corp_g106)

Casio G-Shock GA-100-1A1

Dress/Casual watch:
Show Image
(http://site.bodying.net/watches/images/seiko/skz255j1-big2.jpg)

Seiko SKZ255J1 (a.k.a Frankenmonster)

This has an amazing lume, one of the best!
Show Image
(http://i45.tinypic.com/behw5f.jpg)

PS: Images taken off the interweb

HHHHNNNNNNNGGGG that is a sexy G-shock. If I buy another watch any time soon I'll be looking for one styled more like that.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: godly_music on Fri, 24 February 2012, 06:50:48: Some cool watches in this thread, I especially like the 80s Casio.

I've always wanted an Orient Diver or another nice automatic, but have a hard time justifying it to myself. I'm not a big fan of... time.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: jonnybastard on Fri, 24 February 2012, 07:51:06: Big fan of pilot watches myself,

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6779324876_16b80ed4c3_b.jpg)

Hamilton X-wind and Citizen Nighthawk on a zulu strap, eyeing off a Steinhart Nav-B next.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Multiple on Fri, 24 February 2012, 08:08:45: Texas timex, good for business [ATTACH=CONFIG]41572[/ATTACH]
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: shawn o on Sat, 25 February 2012, 10:47:49: Nice Sub!

I have one also but actually don't like wearing it. People seem to think its a fake immediately LOL. I actually prefer my Omega Seamaster Auto. Similiar size but the Omega is much heavier and solid feeling. I have a Tag F1 Chrono that I started out with but haven't worn that in several years sadly. Too flashy for me now.

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC_7731.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC01175.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/mn_pikey/DSC02960.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Barn on Sat, 25 February 2012, 11:03:54: I own several watches; my favourite being my Uniform Wares 200.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]41696[/ATTACH]

http://www.uniformwares.com/
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: hazeluff on Sat, 25 February 2012, 11:09:16: [ATTACH=CONFIG]41701[/ATTACH]

This is my current watch. Lost my last one that I really liked after a hockey training in a very dodgy area. RIP Casio watch = (.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 25 February 2012, 11:47:41: There are some really neat and obscure watches in this thread. Fun stuff. I had the very first G-Shock back in '83. Some of the new more badass G-Shocks are really quite bold and impressively styled. I also had and liked the Pathfinder, for a plastic watch, it looked damn good on my arm while spearfishing or doing other manly stuff with chicks around. The plastic bands always should be replaced with a quality/better fitting band.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]41704[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]41705[/ATTACH]

I've owned a few quality watches like Breitling, Movado, Tag Heuer, but the bottom line is I'm not much of a watch person, and wound up only wearing a nice one for looks occasionally. Even that stopped as I don't wear any bling, and wouldn't wear a ring if I was married.

The only function a watch serves for me is the timer/alarm/reminder for those rare occasions...all of which iPhone does. But it's nice not to have to need a big phone when a tiny watch will do (athletic activities, etc.).
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:07:19: Finally got a new =)

[ATTACH=CONFIG]41712[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]41713[/ATTACH]
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Dox on Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:50:10: I got this last Christmas.
(http://i1.stycdn.net/images/article/nixon/wt98055/nixon-district-wt98055-2-0.jpg)
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:57:56: Anybody with a "Sylar"?

lol
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 25 February 2012, 13:40:38: He was not a crook. He said so himself.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 25 February 2012, 14:22:18: lol...on so many levels
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: sth on Tue, 28 February 2012, 10:22:34: :-*
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: Barn on Tue, 28 February 2012, 11:42:49: Quote from: ripster;525560
Hmm...

Since my earlier posts link to a now defunct Flickr account....
(Attachment) 41695[/ATTACH] (Attachment) 41697[/ATTACH] (Attachment) 41698[/ATTACH] (Attachment) 41703[/ATTACH]

GreatGrandad was a station master
(Attachment) 41699[/ATTACH]

Atmos Clock - never needs winding - works off of barometric pressure changes
(Attachment) 41700[/ATTACH]

Ripster that Atmos Clock looks so out of place next to the plushy sushi.
Title: Watch Thread
Post by: weenis on Wed, 29 February 2012, 09:50:49: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5L1K92Uvmn4/Ta9iebyJojI/AAAAAAAAAto/n6SM1F_Xg1U/s800/IMG-20110420-00036.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:13:17: 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: Watch Thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:36:43: isn't there another watch thread with like 10 pages?
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:56:16: Quote from: noisyturtle on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:36:43
isn't there another watch thread with like 10 pages?

Is there? I'll try another search..
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:00:30: Quote from: mistakemistake on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:56:16
Quote from: noisyturtle on Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:36:43
isn't there another watch thread with like 10 pages?

Is there? I'll try another search..

Here it is. It did take some digging.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37912.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37912.0)
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: xandr on Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:14:07: (http://www.traserh3watches.com/u_dokument/uhr_tag/1291907021_6dd9bb357411dc4b398f886cf165d27b__ClassicChronoBigDatePro_Tag_blau_350x0.jpg)(http://www.traserh3watches.com/u_dokument/uhr_nacht/1291907042_a74031a27e49da58885640a8c7642072__ClassicChronoBigDatePro_Nacht_blau_350x0.jpg)

traser H3 Classic Chronograph Big Date Pro Blue (http://www.traserh3watches.com/seiten/Classic_Chronograph_Big_Date_Pro_Blue__mod-detail-id-6-sprache-en.html)
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: darkfire32 on Tue, 15 October 2013, 13:24:44: I have a question to ask all of you guys. I'm looking for a watch with a rotating bezel to quickly set an alarm for like 20-30 minutes each time and I don't have much money to spend on brand-name watches.

http://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Original-395-33U16-Aquadiver-Professional/dp/B0096IQZ8S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=QIY35C14W2AA&coliid=IK1FKWUMK6T8T

I'm not familiar with buying a watch with these bezel alarms but would this one fit my criteria?
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 15 October 2013, 18:44:28: My watch is 'water proof' and had gotten clay all over it so I ran it under some water, but now there's condensation on the inside of the quartz that's fogging it up. Any suggestions on how I can dry it without opening it up?
Title: Re: Watch Thread
Post by: darkfire32 on Tue, 15 October 2013, 18:49:40: Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 15 October 2013, 18:44:28
My watch is 'water proof' and had gotten clay all over it so I ran it under some water, but now there's condensation on the inside of the quartz that's fogging it up. Any suggestions on how I can dry it without opening it up?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/condensation-under-watch-crystal-remedies-665319.html

TL, DR: Taking it to a watch repair place or replacing it under warranty is the most preferable. Stay home DIY is unscrewing the crown and submerge it in rice to pull the water from the watch. I know that using rice is a pretty good method, my friend used rice when he put his cell phone in the washer once.