Wristwatch collectors out there?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by mmblz

Oops, ROFL at how useless the tiny picture is - just looked on a full monitor for the first time.
Doesn't show the guilloche or tourbillon very well but google for "pro" photos.


Anyone know if a tourbillon tends to be noisier than other movements?

Ok, that is a different watch then his. His is not Tourbillon. I'd think you'd hear/feel some more noise & movement considering the additional parts turning.

[mmblz]

Originally Posted by mmblz

Oops, ROFL at how useless the tiny picture is

Here's one you can actually see. Only took me a week - I need some tech help

[kingcobradude]

I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration. The one I wear is a no name mechanical with a dragon design hunter case. Keeps good time though.

Probably my next watch:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SND255P...%2C194&sr=8-27

My dream watch:
https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watc...A24322121C2A1/
With steel band

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration.

What are your railroad watches?

[kingcobradude]

Originally Posted by M1903A1

What are your railroad watches?

I don't know right off hand, they are in a storage right now, I will let you know

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration. The one I wear is a no name mechanical with a dragon design hunter case. Keeps good time though.

Probably my next watch:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SND255P...%2C194&sr=8-27

My dream watch:
https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watc...A24322121C2A1/
With steel band

Have you looked at used pilot style watches on watch forums? You should be able to buy a cool automatic like the Seiko for under 1K. Plenty of manufacturers make similar watches and some time. Just a thought as the Breitling is up there in price.

One Breitling I'd recommend as soon as you can find one is a Quartz Navitimer. Has the look, just hair smaller and it's a Quartz. Always ready. Great price too, but are rising in value.

[kingcobradude]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Have you looked at used pilot style watches on watch forums? You should be able to buy a cool automatic like the Seiko for under 1K. Plenty of manufacturers make similar watches and some time. Just a thought as the Breitling is up there in price.

One Breitling I'd recommend as soon as you can find one is a Quartz Navitimer. Has the look, just hair smaller and it's a Quartz. Always ready. Great price too, but are rising in value.

The first link is a 130 dollar seiko.

I would really love the breitling cosmonaut they had a few years ago.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

The first link is a 130 dollar seiko.

yes, that is why I mentioned some other brands making advanced pilot watches somewhere in price between the seiko & breitling (closer to seiko side).

[kingcobradude]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

yes, that is why I mentioned some other brands making advanced pilot watches somewhere in price between the seiko & breitling (closer to seiko side).

What brands? The only other I have seen are citizens, and nothing mechanical


Another to add to my list:

https://www.reeftiger.com/seattle-to...a1930-yll.html

[kingcobradude]

Maybe this for a more formal watch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079177Y7B...ding=UTF8&th=1

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

Maybe this for a more formal watch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079177Y7B...ding=UTF8&th=1

Wow, haven't seen a new domed crystal watch like that. Neat.

[mmblz]

Slightly related... anyone see the news stories about Sondland’s watch?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/n...ment-testimony

https://www.gq.com/story/impeachment...ordon-sondland

Well, it’s not quite right watch- you can tell by the face layout but also to the sides of the crown. I’m nearly certain it’s actually this watch:
https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre...-VBR00623.html

I emailed both authors but got no response. Maybe just sloppy, but it seems so obvious I have to wonder if it’s just a more sensational story at the higher price...

[kgoings]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV5CJit1TfU

I think Ill be buying one of these shortly

[mmblz]

Slow motion
https://youtu.be/2dG34HotJOU

[sigsauer]

some day:

https://www.jamesedition.com/stories...ne-watch-1023/

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by sigsauer

some day:

https://www.jamesedition.com/stories...ne-watch-1023/

Graham tend to see big discounts once that model has been on the market for some time.

[Subvet642]

My two most recent acquisitions:

[mosesbotbol]

^^ Very cool ^^

Alpina has a cool line up watches and you don't see them much in the States.

Do they make a bracelet for that watch? Matching blue croc strap would be awesome with it.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

^^ Very cool ^^

Alpina has a cool line up watches and you don't see them much in the States.

Do they make a bracelet for that watch? Matching blue croc strap would be awesome with it.

Sadly, no but I kinda like the brown leather strap, which is really nice quality. I'm also looking at a dark brown rally strap. I just haven't decided between large holes or small. Problem is the 23mm lug width.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Sadly, no but I kinda like the brown leather strap, which is really nice quality. I'm also looking at a dark brown rally strap. I just haven't decided between large holes or small. Problem is the 23mm lug width.

Hirsch is a popular brand for straps. Is it a deployment buckle? Some of the rubber straps are really fantastic and comfortable.

I believe Alpina a brand manufactured by Frederique Constant, right?