Author Topic: Watch Thread (Read 43619 times)

didjamatic · « **Reply #50 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.

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.

itlnstln · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 21 September 2010, 09:16:06 »

Nice SEGA logo.

Konrad · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 21 September 2010, 23:18:42 »

And he wonders why people would throw carrots (of all things) at him, lol

patrickgeekhack · « **Reply #53 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.

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.

mr_a500 · « **Reply #54 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.

ptm56 · « **Reply #55 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!

patrickgeekhack · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 27 September 2010, 12:34:12 »

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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!

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This was a popular watch when I was growing up too. I remember my dad buying one for me when I turned 11.

Ekaros · « **Reply #57 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!

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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...

ptm56 · « **Reply #58 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.

ricercar · « **Reply #59 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.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #60 on:** Sun, 03 October 2010, 21:34:29 »

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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 and was part of their 'Carrera Speed Time collection'.

hoggy · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 04 October 2010, 14:30:44 »

Here's mine.

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...

itlnstln · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 04 October 2010, 14:57:08 »

Bro, it looks like they scratched your arm pretty badly, too.

hoggy · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 05 October 2010, 00:20:19 »

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Bro, it looks like they scratched your arm pretty badly, too.

It's Kinesio tape. Goes from my wrist to my neck on both sides.

002 · « **Reply #64 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:

Most people don't like Jump Hour watches and write them off as being gimmicks but I love them

frvrngn · « **Reply #65 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!

Senor_Cartmenez · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 05 October 2010, 11:04:10 »

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It's Kinesio 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

hoggy · « **Reply #67 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...

whiskerBox · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 18:43:57 »

I personally like square face watches

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

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Hydroid · « **Reply #69 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.

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Outdoor activity watch:
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Casio G-Shock GA-100-1A1

Dress/Casual watch:
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Seiko SKZ255J1 (a.k.a Frankenmonster)

This has an amazing lume, one of the best!
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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.

godly_music · « **Reply #70 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.

jonnybastard · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 07:51:06 »

Big fan of pilot watches myself,

Hamilton X-wind and Citizen Nighthawk on a zulu strap, eyeing off a Steinhart Nav-B next.

Multiple · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 08:08:45 »

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shawn o · « **Reply #73 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.

Barn · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 11:03:54 »

I own several watches; my favourite being my Uniform Wares 200.

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http://www.uniformwares.com/

hazeluff · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 11:09:16 »

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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 = (.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #76 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.
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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.).

keyboardlover · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:07:19 »

Finally got a new =)

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Dox · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:50:10 »

I got this last Christmas.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #79 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 12:57:56 »

Anybody with a "Sylar"?

lol

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 13:40:38 »

He was not a crook. He said so himself.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 14:22:18 »

lol...on so many levels

sth · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 28 February 2012, 10:22:34 »

Barn · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 28 February 2012, 11:42:49 »

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Hmm...

Since my earlier posts link to a now defunct Flickr account....
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GreatGrandad was a station master
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Atmos Clock - never needs winding - works off of barometric pressure changes
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Ripster that Atmos Clock looks so out of place next to the plushy sushi.

weenis · « **Reply #84 on:** Wed, 29 February 2012, 09:50:49 »

mistakemistake · « **Reply #85 on:** Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:13:17 »

just picked up a seamaster! time to auction my lz

noisyturtle · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 13 October 2013, 00:36:43 »

isn't there another watch thread with like 10 pages?

mistakemistake · « **Reply #87 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..

noisyturtle · « **Reply #88 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

xandr · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 13 October 2013, 01:14:07 »

traser H3 Classic Chronograph Big Date Pro Blue

darkfire32 · « **Reply #90 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?

noisyturtle · « **Reply #91 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?

darkfire32 · « **Reply #92 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.

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