Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 89

RWhisenand · 03-01-2015, 01:16 PM

Thanks Mike!

Remo · 03-01-2015, 01:36 PM

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Gonna start chasing this Grail pretty soon

RWhisenand · 03-01-2015, 02:13 PM

Nice, a few years back, I went from watch collecting to every few years getting a really nice piece.

The Omega will carry me over until I can get a Luminor, or a Navitimer.

I really like those Seiko's, Mike, the bracelet and the recessed hex screws make the watch look like a tank! And if I'm not mistaken those are titanium too which is cool, very cool.

Remo · 03-01-2015, 02:15 PM

Ya, that one is Titanium, great look and size. My orient will tide me over for awhile

mosesbotbol · 03-02-2015, 12:34 PM

I like Titanium watches, but they can scratch a little easier. Omega has 3-4 different Titanium color blends. Saw an awesome Titanium Planet Ocean on bracelet at one of the Omega boutiques. They are quite rare; not as many are buying Titanium watches like they did in the 90's.

Does Rolex make a Titanium watch? Not that they need it as most are already quite light by design.

RWhisenand · 03-02-2015, 08:07 PM

I've seen a few of the titanium Omegas in pictures only, I have a Seiko titanium Quartz watch my wife bought for me some years ago, it's color is really an eye catcher, I use it when I play golf (isn't much anymore) because I hardly feel it there!

That spring drive movement is supposed to be extremely accurate, one of the best automatic movements out there, don't have one yet but I certainly gave a hard look at some of Seiko's Ananta line before pulling the trigger on the Omega.

Good luck on the search for that Grail Mike!

I keep checking on delivery, still a few days out...

mosesbotbol · 03-03-2015, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

That spring drive movement is supposed to be extremely accurate, one of the best automatic movements out there, don't have one yet but I certainly gave a hard look at some of Seiko's Ananta line before pulling the trigger on the Omega.

A lot of stores in Singapore are selling the Grand Seiko and they are nice looking. Not that expensive when compared to similarly sought after Swiss watches. The styles are pretty conservative so you'd get a lot of life from the watch and be played out a decade later.

Remo · 03-05-2015, 07:43 AM

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New Strapcode Super Oyster bracelet came yesterday, a bit more robust than the stock bracelet, screwed links, 22mm, 20mm at the ratcheting clasp, sweet bracelet!

Remo · 03-05-2015, 07:44 AM

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mosesbotbol · 03-05-2015, 08:46 AM

I like the Orient brand watches for the level they compete at. Not too overdone like some of the others...

RWhisenand · 03-05-2015, 08:39 PM

Looks good Mike, in the last two days I've recieved notices that I have a package requiring my signature to deliver, damn had to work late both days! Hopefully I get it tomorrow.

RWhisenand · 03-06-2015, 08:29 PM

Got the new Seamaster today, pics with my older Breitling SO,

mosesbotbol · 03-07-2015, 05:53 AM

Are the two off center links (on your Omega) multiple pieces or is it one piece that is contoured? Is the left "button" an escape valve or something else?

RWhisenand · 03-07-2015, 07:01 AM

The button on the left of the face is an escape valve with a date wheel corrector integrated into it. The off centered links appear to be one piece with a machined contour.

RWhisenand · 03-07-2015, 08:15 AM

On closer inspection they are seperate pieces.

Remo · 03-07-2015, 08:21 AM

Nice Rob, congrats.

mosesbotbol · 03-07-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

On closer inspection they are seperate pieces.

Very cool.

larryinlc · 03-10-2015, 07:20 PM

My latest no frills hand wind Stowa.

shilala · 03-10-2015, 09:42 PM

I'm looking for a pocket watch that I can tweak.
I'd like it to be faceless, transparent on both sides to view the clockwork, and cheap (but reasonably durable.
Ideally it wouldn't have any face, but I'll likely have to pull the hands and remove the face. That's fine.
I may also engrave the bigger gears.
It's just a fun project I want to knock out for myself.

Both covers will be cut out, inlaid, and 3d.
Once I've done an inexpensive pocket watch I may do another more expensive one?

Any suggestions?
Links?
I found some on Amazon but figured you guys would know what's best for my money.
I'm thinking around 50 bucks?
Help me with the price, too, if you will.

03-01-2015, 01:16 PM	#1761
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03-01-2015, 01:36 PM	#1762
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? Gonna start chasing this Grail pretty soon __________________

03-01-2015, 02:13 PM	#1763
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Nice, a few years back, I went from watch collecting to every few years getting a really nice piece. The Omega will carry me over until I can get a Luminor, or a Navitimer. I really like those Seiko's, Mike, the bracelet and the recessed hex screws make the watch look like a tank! And if I'm not mistaken those are titanium too which is cool, very cool. __________________ No function well beer without.

03-01-2015, 02:15 PM	#1764
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? Ya, that one is Titanium, great look and size. My orient will tide me over for awhile __________________

03-02-2015, 12:34 PM	#1765
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I like Titanium watches, but they can scratch a little easier. Omega has 3-4 different Titanium color blends. Saw an awesome Titanium Planet Ocean on bracelet at one of the Omega boutiques. They are quite rare; not as many are buying Titanium watches like they did in the 90's. Does Rolex make a Titanium watch? Not that they need it as most are already quite light by design. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-02-2015, 08:07 PM	#1766
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I've seen a few of the titanium Omegas in pictures only, I have a Seiko titanium Quartz watch my wife bought for me some years ago, it's color is really an eye catcher, I use it when I play golf (isn't much anymore) because I hardly feel it there! That spring drive movement is supposed to be extremely accurate, one of the best automatic movements out there, don't have one yet but I certainly gave a hard look at some of Seiko's Ananta line before pulling the trigger on the Omega. Good luck on the search for that Grail Mike! I keep checking on delivery, still a few days out... __________________ No function well beer without.

03-05-2015, 07:43 AM	#1768
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? New Strapcode Super Oyster bracelet came yesterday, a bit more robust than the stock bracelet, screwed links, 22mm, 20mm at the ratcheting clasp, sweet bracelet! __________________

03-05-2015, 07:44 AM	#1769
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? __________________

03-05-2015, 07:44 AM	#1770
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? __________________

03-05-2015, 08:46 AM	#1771
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I like the Orient brand watches for the level they compete at. Not too overdone like some of the others... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-05-2015, 08:39 PM	#1772
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Looks good Mike, in the last two days I've recieved notices that I have a package requiring my signature to deliver, damn had to work late both days! Hopefully I get it tomorrow. __________________ No function well beer without.

03-06-2015, 08:29 PM	#1773
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Got the new Seamaster today, pics with my older Breitling SO, __________________ No function well beer without.

03-07-2015, 05:53 AM	#1774
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Are the two off center links (on your Omega) multiple pieces or is it one piece that is contoured? Is the left "button" an escape valve or something else? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-07-2015, 07:01 AM	#1775
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? The button on the left of the face is an escape valve with a date wheel corrector integrated into it. The off centered links appear to be one piece with a machined contour. __________________ No function well beer without.

03-07-2015, 08:15 AM	#1776
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? On closer inspection they are seperate pieces. __________________ No function well beer without.

03-07-2015, 08:21 AM	#1777
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? Nice Rob, congrats. __________________

03-10-2015, 07:20 PM	#1779
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My latest no frills hand wind Stowa.

03-10-2015, 09:42 PM	#1780
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I'm looking for a pocket watch that I can tweak. I'd like it to be faceless, transparent on both sides to view the clockwork, and cheap (but reasonably durable. Ideally it wouldn't have any face, but I'll likely have to pull the hands and remove the face. That's fine. I may also engrave the bigger gears. It's just a fun project I want to knock out for myself. Both covers will be cut out, inlaid, and 3d. Once I've done an inexpensive pocket watch I may do another more expensive one? Any suggestions? Links? I found some on Amazon but figured you guys would know what's best for my money. I'm thinking around 50 bucks? Help me with the price, too, if you will. __________________