Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 60

BHalbrooks · 09-11-2012, 08:43 PM

Even watching it change minutes is enough to draw my attention for hours.

Blak Smyth · 09-12-2012, 05:03 AM

Devon tread is insane movement!

elderboy02 · 11-20-2012, 06:46 AM

Here is my favorite watch.

Breitling Seawolf Avenger Titanium Yellow Dial:

dijit · 11-20-2012, 08:10 AM

Added the invicta 2220 Lupah to my collection, thanks Ron, Only 18 more invictas and two bonus checks to my Breitling!

RWhisenand · 11-22-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Here is my favorite watch.

Breitling Seawolf Avenger Titanium Yellow Dial:

Love that watch! My everyday wearer is a Breitling SuperOcean with a black face. That yellow sure looks cool!

RWhisenand · 11-22-2012, 10:03 PM

Here's a pic:

Maybe the best looking watch I own, a Seiko Honda F1 with carbon fiber face:

elderboy02 · 11-23-2012, 01:01 AM

Very nice!

Tallman · 11-23-2012, 05:43 AM

Everyday wear is an $80 Timex. The ONLY cool thing about this watch is the orange face. I own a Submariner that I bought in 1982-it's been with me thru thick And thin. It's promised to my son when he graduates next May, so I don't wear it much anymore. I'm looking for a diver style watch with an orange face. I've been looking at the Seiko Orange Monster. Does anyone know of a better alternative in the same general price range? Thank you.

RWhisenand · 11-23-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tallman

Everyday wear is an $80 Timex. The ONLY cool thing about this watch is the orange face. I own a Submariner that I bought in 1982-it's been with me thru thick And thin. It's promised to my son when he graduates next May, so I don't wear it much anymore. I'm looking for a diver style watch with an orange face. I've been looking at the Seiko Orange Monster. Does anyone know of a better alternative in the same general price range? Thank you.

I don't think you could go wrong with an Orange Monster! I sure would like to get one someday.

PearlS4 · 11-23-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tallman

Everyday wear is an $80 Timex. The ONLY cool thing about this watch is the orange face. I own a Submariner that I bought in 1982-it's been with me thru thick And thin. It's promised to my son when he graduates next May, so I don't wear it much anymore. I'm looking for a diver style watch with an orange face. I've been looking at the Seiko Orange Monster. Does anyone know of a better alternative in the same general price range? Thank you.

They make a Mini-monster (or Neo as in new), of which I own, for a reasonable price. Still has the orange face, just not rated to as much depth.

11-23-2012, 11:51 AM

This is my daily wearer... Victorianox Basecamp... Comes with a LIFETIME warranty. I have had a few minor issues here and there, ship it to Switzerland and they ship it back in 2 weeks... has paid for itself 1000x over...

Mine is actually the model that came before this one... Black face with red and white accents... I think it looks better then this subdued stainless face

Periferius · 11-24-2012, 02:40 AM

Everyday watch is a Submariner, formal dress a Patek Philippe, for the rest: a Piquette and several Victorinox and of course my faithfull GI Marathon H3.

mosesbotbol · 11-24-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Periferius

Everyday watch is a Submariner, formal dress a Patek Philippe, for the rest: a Piquette and several Victorinox and of course my faithfull GI Marathon H3.

Which Patek do you own?

Periferius · 11-25-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Which Patek do you own?

Golden Ellipse 5738P.

I like simple watches.

mosesbotbol · 11-25-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Periferius

Golden Ellipse 5738P.

I like simple watches.

It's amazing the valuation Patek watches have had over the last 15 years. They went from very expensive to way-way-expensive, I think due to Chinese market. Good investment watch.

Periferius · 11-25-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Good investment watch.

Not to sound disagreeable, but that is never a good reason to buy something.

papichulo · 11-25-2012, 05:31 AM

My daily wearers are a Nite or Luminox Seal.

Remo · 11-25-2012, 10:42 AM

Cigars have quelled my watch buying. Currently down to a Solar G-Shock (for work) and my Helson Shark Diver.

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larryinlc · 11-25-2012, 01:06 PM

I buy and wear wristwatches for fun and not investing. I do invest in old pocketwatches, especially when I can save one from the gold melters. Here is a 120 year old 18s Waltham in 14k that was destined to be melted down for the gold. I couldn't let that happen to this beautiful case. It's so fine that I think it spent most of it's life stored away in a sock drawer. You just don't see them in this condition anymore. The cost to recreate a case like this today would be outrageous and I just can't believe that anybody would be willing to destroy this piece of history for greenbacks. That's me though, I'm different.

Larry

Periferius · 11-25-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larryinlc

I buy and wear wristwatches for fun and not investing. I do invest in old pocketwatches, especially when I can save one from the gold melters. Here is a 120 year old 18s Waltham in 14k that was destined to be melted down for the gold. I couldn't let that happen to this beautiful case. It's so fine that I think it spent most of it's life stored away in a sock drawer. You just don't see them in this condition anymore. The cost to recreate a case like this today would be outrageous and I just can't believe that anybody would be willing to destroy this piece of history for greenbacks. That's me though, I'm different.

Larry

I lift my hat for you Sir.

09-11-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Here is my favorite watch. Breitling Seawolf Avenger Titanium Yellow Dial:

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dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Added the invicta 2220 Lupah to my collection, thanks Ron, Only 18 more invictas and two bonus checks to my Breitling! __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

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RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Here's a pic: Maybe the best looking watch I own, a Seiko Honda F1 with carbon fiber face: __________________ No function well beer without.

11-23-2012, 01:01 AM	#7
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Very nice!

11-23-2012, 05:43 AM	#8
Tallman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Murray Location: Arkansas Posts: 114 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Everyday wear is an $80 Timex. The ONLY cool thing about this watch is the orange face. I own a Submariner that I bought in 1982-it's been with me thru thick And thin. It's promised to my son when he graduates next May, so I don't wear it much anymore. I'm looking for a diver style watch with an orange face. I've been looking at the Seiko Orange Monster. Does anyone know of a better alternative in the same general price range? Thank you.

11-23-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? This is my daily wearer... Victorianox Basecamp... Comes with a LIFETIME warranty. I have had a few minor issues here and there, ship it to Switzerland and they ship it back in 2 weeks... has paid for itself 1000x over... Mine is actually the model that came before this one... Black face with red and white accents... I think it looks better then this subdued stainless face

11-24-2012, 02:40 AM	#12
Periferius Wandering Sojourner Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Periferius Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Everyday watch is a Submariner, formal dress a Patek Philippe, for the rest: a Piquette and several Victorinox and of course my faithfull GI Marathon H3. __________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime; give him religion and he will die praying for a fish.

11-25-2012, 05:31 AM	#17
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My daily wearers are a Nite or Luminox Seal. __________________ it is all about the onion

11-25-2012, 10:42 AM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Cigars have quelled my watch buying. Currently down to a Solar G-Shock (for work) and my Helson Shark Diver. __________________

11-25-2012, 01:06 PM	#19
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I buy and wear wristwatches for fun and not investing. I do invest in old pocketwatches, especially when I can save one from the gold melters. Here is a 120 year old 18s Waltham in 14k that was destined to be melted down for the gold. I couldn't let that happen to this beautiful case. It's so fine that I think it spent most of it's life stored away in a sock drawer. You just don't see them in this condition anymore. The cost to recreate a case like this today would be outrageous and I just can't believe that anybody would be willing to destroy this piece of history for greenbacks. That's me though, I'm different. Larry