Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 28

gettysburgfreak · 08-09-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

both are goregeous watches, and both can be had for roughly the same price, I would probably choose the Omega, for no other reason because I have an Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph and I absolutely love it. However Tags are great as well.

I am leaning towards the Tag because I like the croc bands unless I can find the speedmaster in a leather band. I'm not so keen on stainless steel.

wayner123 · 08-09-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

I am leaning towards the Tag because I like the croc bands unless I can find the speedmaster in a leather band. I'm not so keen on stainless steel.

There are a TON of aftermarket selections for bracelet and leather straps for watches. NEVER count out a watch based on it's strap. There is also a really nice custom market which can make the leather straps to your wants.

s15driftking · 08-04-2010, 08:16 PM

i would rec the Tag carerra. Especially the grand carerra collection.

Omega is also amazing so you win either way!

I dont know why,... but a lot of Maruice Lacroix watches have been going down in price. i saw this one at a local Columbus jeweler where they were still asking 8200.00. It is amazing, the display back is amazing!!!

http://www.worldofwatches.com/detail...iance_id=75760

^^ get it there cheap!

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 12:46 AM

Picking up another Seiko this week. This will make my 4th. I love em. This time something I can wear at work all day everyday. My Titanium is getting abused.

taltos · 08-07-2010, 04:17 AM

Outside of the Timex/Casio class of watches that I keep when doing yard work or other work that would damage a nice watch, my daily wear watch is a Citizen Eco-Drive in stainless. I also have several Seiko automatics that I have bought over time and when my father died, I inherited a couple of Rolex Oyster watches and a gold Hamilton that was my grandfather's. Not really a collector but I got the Seikos really inexpensive from Overstock.com believe it or not and I have always preferred Citizen to Seiko and this current one was a Christmas gift from my wife to replace one that had been stolen during a house break. Not a fancy collection but good trust worthy watches.

Thrak · 08-07-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Picking up another Seiko this week. This will make my 4th. I love em. This time something I can wear at work all day everyday. My Titanium is getting abused.

what model is that? how big is it? I really like that!! Is it an auto or quartz?

mosesbotbol · 08-07-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

what model is that? how big is it? I really like that!! Is it an auto or quartz?

It's combo of Panerai and Sinn styling that looks pretty nice! Looks quartz to me.

gettysburgfreak · 08-07-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's combo of Panerai and Sinn styling that looks pretty nice! Looks quartz to me.

Do you know if they make it with a green band? A guy I work with had a Seiko that looked similar to that but he didn't tell me the model. It would make a nice watch to wear for work when I'm not in the brush.

mosesbotbol · 08-07-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Do you know if they make it with a green band? A guy I work with had a Seiko that looked similar to that but he didn't tell me the model. It would make a nice watch to wear for work when I'm not in the brush.

I have no idea if they make one, but you can buy one for cheap enough. Plenty of strap choices in leather, rubber or canvas.

TheRiddick · 08-07-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's combo of Panerai and Sinn styling that looks pretty nice! Looks quartz to me.

Says 1/20th sec stepping on dial, do you really think its Quartz?

mosesbotbol · 08-08-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Says 1/20th sec stepping on dial, do you really think its Quartz?

I thought quartz based on the hands layout would be quite complicated or custom if automatic. Not that Seiko can't deliver such precision.

gettysburgfreak · 08-07-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Picking up another Seiko this week. This will make my 4th. I love em. This time something I can wear at work all day everyday. My Titanium is getting abused.

any chance you would be willing to tell me the model number on this? I like Seikos and really like the look of this one especially if I can get it with an od green strap.

TheRiddick · 08-07-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

any chance you would be willing to tell me the model number on this? I like Seikos and really like the look of this one especially if I can get it with an od green strap.

Its SNDA67.

Quartz movement, although this is the first one I have seen with such chrono precision.

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 08:20 PM

SNDA65

* Stainless Steel Case with Black Ion Plating
* Hour, Minute, & Small Second Hands
* Chronograph measures split and accumulated elapsed time
* Chronograph can measure up to 12 Hours in 1/20 Second increments
* Date window at the 4 o'clock position
* Water Resistant to 100 Meters (330 Feet)
* Luminous Hands and Markers
* Battery Life Approximately 3 Years with Average Use
* Canvas Strap features a Tang Buckle Clasp
* 42mm Case Width (Approximately 1 11/16")

you can get an OD green band at countycomm.com im not sure of the width but i know they sell a variety of sizes.

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 08:38 PM

This one is my second Choice

SNAB65

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 09:34 PM

Greg, the 67 is the one with the SS brecelet. SNDA65 is the one with the black canvass band. If he is planning on switching it out there is no need to pay extra. :02

TheRiddick · 08-07-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Greg, the 67 is the one with the SS brecelet. SNDA65 is the one with the black canvass band. If he is planning on switching it out there is no need to pay extra. :02

They are two very different models. The 65 model is with alarm if I am not mistaken. 67 is a chrono, and comes in various bracelet options, SS is one of them.

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 10:59 PM

Also Seiko made a chrono that measured down to 1/100th of a second a while back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI_ZQffjbc

also the sportura line has some most under $500

Wolfgang · 08-07-2010, 11:32 PM

I thought the same thing but unfortunately the 65 only looks like it has an alarm but it is actually a 12 hour timer (kinda lame if you ask me) had it been an alarm I would have been thrilled. I will look at the 67 again I didn't look at the 6 position chrono dial.

TheRiddick · 08-07-2010, 11:55 PM

I don't want to argue, but take a look at the two. Not only they are different movements, one is a chrono and the other is an alarm, but even HANDS are very different in shape. Believe what you will, though, I don't have a dog in the race...

08-04-2010, 08:16 PM	#3
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? i would rec the Tag carerra. Especially the grand carerra collection. Omega is also amazing so you win either way! I dont know why,... but a lot of Maruice Lacroix watches have been going down in price. i saw this one at a local Columbus jeweler where they were still asking 8200.00. It is amazing, the display back is amazing!!! http://www.worldofwatches.com/detail...iance_id=75760 ^^ get it there cheap! __________________ diamonds/guns

08-07-2010, 12:46 AM	#4
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Picking up another Seiko this week. This will make my 4th. I love em. This time something I can wear at work all day everyday. My Titanium is getting abused. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 04:17 AM	#5
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Outside of the Timex/Casio class of watches that I keep when doing yard work or other work that would damage a nice watch, my daily wear watch is a Citizen Eco-Drive in stainless. I also have several Seiko automatics that I have bought over time and when my father died, I inherited a couple of Rolex Oyster watches and a gold Hamilton that was my grandfather's. Not really a collector but I got the Seikos really inexpensive from Overstock.com believe it or not and I have always preferred Citizen to Seiko and this current one was a Christmas gift from my wife to replace one that had been stolen during a house break. Not a fancy collection but good trust worthy watches. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

08-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#14
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? SNDA65 * Stainless Steel Case with Black Ion Plating * Hour, Minute, & Small Second Hands * Chronograph measures split and accumulated elapsed time * Chronograph can measure up to 12 Hours in 1/20 Second increments * Date window at the 4 o'clock position * Water Resistant to 100 Meters (330 Feet) * Luminous Hands and Markers * Battery Life Approximately 3 Years with Average Use * Canvas Strap features a Tang Buckle Clasp * 42mm Case Width (Approximately 1 11/16") you can get an OD green band at countycomm.com im not sure of the width but i know they sell a variety of sizes. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 08:38 PM	#15
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? This one is my second Choice SNAB65 __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 09:34 PM	#16
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Greg, the 67 is the one with the SS brecelet. SNDA65 is the one with the black canvass band. If he is planning on switching it out there is no need to pay extra. :02 __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 10:59 PM	#18
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Also Seiko made a chrono that measured down to 1/100th of a second a while back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI_ZQffjbc also the sportura line has some most under $500 __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 11:32 PM	#19
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I thought the same thing but unfortunately the 65 only looks like it has an alarm but it is actually a 12 hour timer (kinda lame if you ask me) had it been an alarm I would have been thrilled. I will look at the 67 again I didn't look at the 6 position chrono dial. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-07-2010, 11:55 PM	#20
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I don't want to argue, but take a look at the two. Not only they are different movements, one is a chrono and the other is an alarm, but even HANDS are very different in shape. Believe what you will, though, I don't have a dog in the race...