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anyone here collect watches? * 1
    #23713551 - 10/06/16 03:26 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

my babies



My first ever watch, followed by my first automatic watch (Sold), Then my invicta rolex knockoff :P, Another seiko, Then the Grand Seiko as show below, Lord Marvel 36000bph, pocket watch, needs to get fixed watch, 14k gold watch.



and my fav



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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68]
    #23713557 - 10/06/16 03:27 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

nice

i collect Armitron watches cause they look futuristic and cool.

U should see the watches in Patlals thread, unreal!


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #23713770 - 10/06/16 04:40 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

Patal posted a thread about his watch fetish a while back.

Personally I'd rock a pocket watch over a wrist watch, but neither are really my thing. :shrug:


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: SARAtonin]
    #23713772 - 10/06/16 04:42 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

But I do own the same model watch as the Zodiac killer, don't wear it, I just thought it was cool.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: SARAtonin] * 1
    #23713869 - 10/06/16 05:24 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I have a couple seikos and invictas ill post later


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68]
    #23713872 - 10/06/16 05:25 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

Cool watches man. I only have two and they're both pretty cheap, but I dig em

I like simple watches


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68]
    #23714076 - 10/06/16 06:49 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I don't collect them but I wear a Seiko.



^ That one. I wear it everyday so it's not in the greatest condition :lol:


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Shroomslip]
    #23714670 - 10/06/16 10:52 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I collect square faced 1920s and 1930s women's watches.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Adden]
    #23714800 - 10/06/16 11:55 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

i used to sport a fake rolex back in middle school, still worked like one, but fake none the less.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Adden]
    #23715099 - 10/07/16 04:15 AM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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I collect square faced 1920s and 1930s women's watches.




Thats... oddly specific... Even for nerdy ass watch nerds.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68]
    #23715111 - 10/07/16 04:30 AM (7 years, 3 months ago)

A good quality watch is a thing of beauty. The extravagence of some of them is a bit sickening to me ($500,000+ on a watch is just silly) but I'd never go with anything less than swiss made. Luckily I didn't have to shell out for one (like my mate who dropped $5000+ on an Omega - he's fucking rich though) as my dad got me this for my 21st birthday:



It's a self winder, you can just tell this thing will easily outlive me. Solid as fuck, I doubt you could even keep this fucker in your ass a la Pulp Fiction. It needs a service though, it's nearly 12 years old now. Can you imagine how steady a hand you'd need to dismantle this??



Interesting fact: did you know that even the most accurate watches (i.e Rolex) lose a little time every day? With a premium Rolex, it might be a fraction of a second, with a lower end swiss watch like mine it's a few seconds a day... A little frustrating when you look at it a few weeks after setting it and realising it's dropped 5 minutes.


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I collect square faced 1920s and 1930s women's watches.



An interesting choice for a hobby, considering I'm pretty sure you're male. Do you make money on them?


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23715496 - 10/07/16 07:53 AM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I collect only the best watches.



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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23716245 - 10/07/16 12:40 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I just like them a lot and usually they're easy to find at yard or estate sales. Dunno. They're just cool.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23716278 - 10/07/16 12:50 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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Interesting fact: did you know that even the most accurate watches (i.e Rolex) lose a little time every day? With a premium Rolex, it might be a fraction of a second, with a lower end swiss watch like mine it's a few seconds a day... A little frustrating when you look at it a few weeks after setting it and realising it's dropped 5 minutes.




That's odd since my watch hasn't been set in probably months (it's been at least weeks) and it's still accurate within a couple of seconds. I set it, including the second hand, to my computer's clock so they're synchronized. I use the two interchangeably, mostly while cooking. Maybe you should consider getting a Seiko? Mine isn't even a high end one.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Adden]
    #23716289 - 10/07/16 12:53 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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I just like them a lot and usually they're easy to find at yard or estate sales. Dunno. They're just cool.




pics?


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Shroomslip]
    #23716327 - 10/07/16 01:05 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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Interesting fact: did you know that even the most accurate watches (i.e Rolex) lose a little time every day? With a premium Rolex, it might be a fraction of a second, with a lower end swiss watch like mine it's a few seconds a day... A little frustrating when you look at it a few weeks after setting it and realising it's dropped 5 minutes.




That's odd since my watch hasn't been set in probably months (it's been at least weeks) and it's still accurate within a couple of seconds. I set it, including the second hand, to my computer's clock so they're synchronized. I use the two interchangeably, mostly while cooking. Maybe you should consider getting a Seiko? Mine isn't even a high end one.




Hes talking bullshit... watches with gears lose time because there... gears... you can only do so well with gears. Most watches use quartz. Which is much more accurate but very very boring from a watch perspective.  My Grand Seiko loses 15 seconds A MONTH.

yea.. m8 dont buy into Switzerland marketing. They make good watches but only in one style There all very swiss... High quality japanese watches are often much better than the swiss these days because theres so much human labour involved. At least look at watches around the world. They all have there own uniqueness.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #23716929 - 10/07/16 04:34 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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I just like them a lot and usually they're easy to find at yard or estate sales. Dunno. They're just cool.




pics?




Here's some the rest are in the deposit box. My wife has a collection too. Sometimes you can pick them up cheap at yard sales but most likely estate sales.

People think they're useless or whatever and they actually have gold casings and stuff you can sell for scrap if the watch sucks. So you can spend a buck for 150 bucks of gold or more depending.



Just some randoms.



^ I like the costume jewelry one. It's just neat.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68] * 1
    #23716955 - 10/07/16 04:41 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

I really like the cheap bulky sport watches



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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Shroomslip]
    #23718090 - 10/07/16 11:08 PM (7 years, 3 months ago)

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Interesting fact: did you know that even the most accurate watches (i.e Rolex) lose a little time every day? With a premium Rolex, it might be a fraction of a second, with a lower end swiss watch like mine it's a few seconds a day... A little frustrating when you look at it a few weeks after setting it and realising it's dropped 5 minutes.




That's odd since my watch hasn't been set in probably months (it's been at least weeks) and it's still accurate within a couple of seconds. I set it, including the second hand, to my computer's clock so they're synchronized. I use the two interchangeably, mostly while cooking. Maybe you should consider getting a Seiko? Mine isn't even a high end one.




Yeah, I'll have to second that. I haven't set my G-shock in months, and it's still dead on with my phone.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: greencrush420] * 2
    #25635455 - 11/24/18 01:07 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)



So, is there any other people who are into watches? :smile:  (yes, it's old thread, but time is infinite!!) :P  Just wondering if any other people collect or just enjoy watches (of any kind, quartz, automatic, sundial)


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: smoorhSvuLI]
    #25635548 - 11/24/18 05:23 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

That watch is pretty badass.


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    #25635566 - 11/24/18 05:44 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I would love a Hydro-mechanical watch:



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    #25635649 - 11/24/18 07:06 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I want a gold Rolex


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #25635744 - 11/24/18 08:14 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

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I want a gold Rolex




Very broad and brand focused though! 

The range isn't extensive, but there's more than a few to consider...

Be sure to not disregard stainless steel too readily, since Rolex 904L steel is a thing to behold.  It rivals silver.

Steel 'Tool' / Sports Rolexes aren't money spent neither.  They usually retain or increase in value, whereas previous metals ebb and flow.  That rule of thumb is based upon buying on the used market which goes without saying for many. :thumbup:


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    #25635750 - 11/24/18 08:20 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

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I want a gold Rolex




Very broad and brand focused though! 

The range isn't extensive, but there's more than a few to consider...

Be sure to not disregard stainless steel too readily, since Rolex 904L steel is a thing to behold.  It rivals silver.

Steel 'Tool' / Sports Rolexes aren't money spent neither.  They usually retain or increase in value, whereas previous metals ebb and flow.  That rule of thumb is based upon buying on the used market which goes without saying for many. :thumbup:





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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: kakashi68]
    #25635764 - 11/24/18 08:32 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

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yea.. m8 dont buy into Switzerland marketing. They make good watches but only in one style There all very swiss... High quality japanese watches are often much better than the swiss these days because theres so much human labour involved. At least look at watches around the world. They all have there own uniqueness.




Many people buy into Swiss watches because they are unquestionably the most advanced manufacturers in the industry of haute horology.

There is more labour involved in the production of Japanese watches at large, (which do not rival Swiss Haute Horology) for the sole reason they are mass produced.

The Grande Seiko is one of Japans best offerings, with the Seiko brand being the main one in general, besides Orient, Citizen and Casio - many models being composed too of mass-produced, rebranded automatic and lesser Quartz movements by the ETA corporation:

https://www.eta.ch/en/our-products

Nice to see a pocket watch in your collection. :thumbup:


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: Duncan Rowhl]
    #25635771 - 11/24/18 08:35 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I've always thought that Oris watches were under rated/appreciated. I think they make a beautiful, high quality product.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: pslyke] * 2
    #25636828 - 11/24/18 05:27 PM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I just bought my first Oris (Oris Aquis Clipperton Edition)!!!  I love it!!! I got it on bracelet, but am going to pick up the rubber strap soon.  The dial is mesmerizing!!!  Hopefully I will be able to upload a pic of mine (I need to resize images) Here is a shot from the internet...



That HYT watch is sexy!!!  I am in love with movements and anything mechanical/automatic!!

Grand Seiko is totally awesome!!!  I want the Snowflake (SBGA211) It's a little out of budget right now, but I have a Seiko Turtle I modded (sapphire crystal, switch out the hands).  Lol, I also have an Orient Ray 2 that I modded, with a strapcode braelet and flat beveled sapphire crystal.  It looks bad @$$ now (to me at least!) Here is a quick shot I took of it...



But the spring drive movement is amazing technology, and incredibly accurate.  I think it is interesting to see what people are enjoying and the diverse collections of people.  I really like Dive watches, because they are always waterproof, tough, rugged, and you can live life with them (dive watches are always ready for adventures!!)  I am trying to stop being a watch hoarder :P  Lol, it's a work in progress!!

One day I will own it!!!  Here is a pic of the Grand Seiko Snowflake!!


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    #25636846 - 11/24/18 05:39 PM (5 years, 2 months ago)

Also, thank you for the compliment on my Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500.  It's a pretty toolish watch (it's titanium and light as heck, it disappears on wrist!!) 

I would love to see the HYT's in person at an AD.  I think they would be amazing to look at (like a tourbillon) but I would want to make sure it looks good on wrist.

I would LOVE One of these amazing watches (Bovet)  The owner (Pascal Ruffy) describes his watchmaking house like I envision the MODS here describing some trusted cultivators :rockon:

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    #25637043 - 11/24/18 07:32 PM (5 years, 2 months ago)

The Snowflake is my favourite Grand Seiko - after I finally got over the texture looking too much like blotter paper. :thumbup:

The case is a 'nod' (avoiding use of the word 'copy') to the Rolex Explorer 1 and Milgauss which are favourites of mine. 

If that Oris strap (a 'nod' to the Rolex Oyster strap, bar lugs) were hypothetically fitted onto it, it would complete it, though arguably that's what they were probably wishing to avoid in fairness!

I'd rid of the power reserve indicator too.


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    #25637229 - 11/24/18 09:55 PM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I have a Busch beer Rolex from the 70s



It was my grandpops’, he was a beer distributor in LA. It’s a little beat up but it’s my most prized possession.


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: doctorghosty]
    #25637374 - 11/25/18 12:40 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I've got a couple pocket watches. need to dig them out of storage after the last move though.
been looking at getting myself a snappy watch though, looking to sharpen up my image a bit for some white collar work.
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    #25637458 - 11/25/18 03:15 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I busted out laughing at the Grand Seiko blotter paper dial :smile:

That Rolex is awesome!!!! (and the story behind it makes it so much better)

I don't know why, but I really like the power reserve indicator on the Snowflake :smile: Here are two Seiko's I sold (and regret)  They were really fun watches (Seiko Monsters) SRP581k1 and SRP311j1

If you are thinking about picking up an inexpensive watch, check out some Seiko's!!! They are an awesome brand!!! (they do get expensive....the Tuna's and MM300's)




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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: doctorghosty]
    #25637744 - 11/25/18 08:37 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

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I have a Busch beer Rolex from the 70s



It was my grandpops’, he was a beer distributor in LA. It’s a little beat up but it’s my most prized possession.




Nice watch.  It's safe to say, that that is rare. :thumbup:

A search only reveals this, from what I've found:

https://www.jamesedition.com/watches/rolex/date/rolex-rare-dial-busch-beer-for-datejust-1601-1603-and-other-models-10099007

No doubt you've looked yourself too.

I've seen a handful of company branded Rolex.  The most recent, being 'COMEX' who had a range of submariners branded for diving purposes.


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    #25637767 - 11/25/18 08:51 AM (5 years, 2 months ago)

I wanted this watch so bad when i was like middle school age. Some magazine advertisement was saying this was the watch f-117a pilots wore for their missions. Complete with tritum filled elements so it glows always etc...

https://www.amazon.com/Luminox-Nighthawk-Analog-Quartz-Sapphire/dp/B000WY90HI


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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: bodhisatta]
    #25649541 - 11/30/18 09:13 PM (5 years, 1 month ago)

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bodhisatta said:
I wanted this watch so bad when i was like middle school age. Some magazine advertisement was saying this was the watch f-117a pilots wore for their missions. Complete with tritum filled elements so it glows always etc...

https://www.amazon.com/Luminox-Nighthawk-Analog-Quartz-Sapphire/dp/B000WY90HI




A purpose built watch is justifiable.  That will, in the right circumstance, take a good few knocks.

Despite the technology in the composite, I'd have concerns of investing that much in a plastic watch.

Plastic watches are 'low key' though and don't scream a social status.  Sadly, the social status is true of Rolex nowadays.  A lot of people downplay their tool watches (Rolex / Omega) with a generic rubber or leather strap.

A girlfriend back in 2005, liked the Casio Baby G range.  I found one in her favourite colour and waited weeks for it to arrive.  When it arrived, it was the weakest fake I'd ever seen. 

She put it on her wrist with a fake smile.

The Bulova Moon Watch, which was the backup after the Omega failed in the Apollo mission, is one of the best watches I've ever witnessed for the price.

This is 'The Pilot' (black case on a fabric strap):






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Re: anyone here collect watches? [Re: bodhisatta]
    #25649622 - 11/30/18 10:11 PM (5 years, 1 month ago)

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bodhisatta said:
I wanted this watch so bad when i was like middle school age. Some magazine advertisement was saying this was the watch f-117a pilots wore for their missions. Complete with tritum filled elements so it glows always etc...

https://www.amazon.com/Luminox-Nighthawk-Analog-Quartz-Sapphire/dp/B000WY90HI




I remember flying on airplanes, reading that marketplace magazine they had. Some of the nicest Air Force Grade watches ive ever seen. Really bad ass.

Dive watches are also pretty flippin sweet.


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