Official Watch Enthusiasts Thread!

[jibbijib]

Since there hasn't been one started on here, and I just came across a collection that is pretty neat, I figured I would start the thread. Post what you have, what you find, or what you dream of! Everything is welcome!

This is a collection of one person who has a taste for very unique watches. It's best if you surf the album, rather than me post the pictures and descriptions here. Enjoy!

http://imgur.com/a/lbV8L

[Not4you]

This is my "Dream of" piece ... Tag F1 'Stealth'

http://uncrate.com/p/2012/01/tag-heuer-formula-1-stealth-xl.jpg

[NickD]

Nice my type of thread ill see about posting a bunch soon

[Ray721]

Here's my two timepieces.

1072

1073

[jibbijib]

Very nice pieces guys!

Here's a batch of more unique watches!

http://imgur.com/a/9dIJN

Binary Watch
http://i.imgur.com/75QyfcB.jpg

Nixie Tube Watch
http://i.imgur.com/ino1xMA.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

Here's my Eco-Drive:

PERPETUAL CHRONO A-T
Sapphire WR 200

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/gstrdr3/Watch/IMG_1544_1024.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/gstrdr3/Watch/IMG_1546_1024.jpg

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/4aeBo7UoxR4/maxresdefault.jpg

[03svt]

My pride and joy :)
Bell&Ross BR03-92 Golden Heritage
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/86F62036-88A6-4F14-9119-7833A7BAF6E2-2829-000001BEE363618A_zps061595b7.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/86F62036-88A6-4F14-9119-7833A7BAF6E2-2829-000001BEE363618A_zps061595b7.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/25522C67-7B30-49BA-9DC5-C544742F2BDC.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/25522C67-7B30-49BA-9DC5-C544742F2BDC.jpg.html)


My daily

Bulova precisionist chrono
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/7F5B34E1-465C-45C8-82FC-5FFF3B3E31B8-230-0000000513C2DDD4_zps10b120bf.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/7F5B34E1-465C-45C8-82FC-5FFF3B3E31B8-230-0000000513C2DDD4_zps10b120bf.jpg.html)

My dress up watch
Hamilton khaki

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/photo-15.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/photo-15.jpg.html)

[Ray721]

Very nice watches! One day I'll get a big boy watch. For now I'll stick with stuff under a grand lmao!!!

[Nsty04SVT]

Here's my latest purchase nothing crazy or expensive but love it :) Android AD722AK

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=268&d=1395271443

[Laffs]

My two most commonly worn pieces, Breitling Windrider Chronomat and Baume et Mercier Malibu Chrono

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/Laffs99GT/utf-8BSU1BRzA1MjguanBn_zpsd2a42278.jpg

[Not4you]

This is my daily watch. My wife got it for me for a wedding present. Its getting beaten up pretty badly though so I would like to get something less to use instead.

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae247/advantagepawn1/blue-2-2.jpg

[Blackmare]

Wow, some nice watches in this thread.

[Laffs]

This is my dream watch

http://www.upscalehype.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_0150_medium_jpg.jpeg

I just need to sell my Mustang, My Truck and my other watches to afford it....

[allicedout]

My daily grind
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/1sykhatch/5E93E881-B1FC-416D-B0C3-7AA739E0E37D-47440-000017307207643B.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/1sykhatch/media/5E93E881-B1FC-416D-B0C3-7AA739E0E37D-47440-000017307207643B.jpg.html)

The one I never wear
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/1sykhatch/B367C525-577A-492D-9A2B-543B1CAFB679-47440-0000173096EEED67.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/1sykhatch/media/B367C525-577A-492D-9A2B-543B1CAFB679-47440-0000173096EEED67.jpg.html)

The one I wear with a suit
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/1sykhatch/CE2790C1-87EA-42C2-B0DF-33B9644378FB-47440-00001730A5F94497.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/1sykhatch/media/CE2790C1-87EA-42C2-B0DF-33B9644378FB-47440-00001730A5F94497.jpg.html)

[03svt]

Nice collection^^^^

[92redragtop]

^^^Nice Montblanc - I'd like to pick one up if I can ever get my cheapskate ass to pull the trigger. Here are 2 watches I'd like to get.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/montblanc-timewalker-black-dial-chronograph-automatic-mens-watch-9670-7_zps80aec2f6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/montblanc-timewalker-black-dial-chronograph-automatic-mens-watch-9670-7_zps80aec2f6.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/zenith-pilot-automatic-chronograph-black-dial-mens-watch-03-2430-4054-21-c721-34_zpsabf4d672.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/zenith-pilot-automatic-chronograph-black-dial-mens-watch-03-2430-4054-21-c721-34_zpsabf4d672.jpg.html)

[92redragtop]

Nothing fancy but here's my watch drawer (the white faced Tissot that is over-exposed from the flash is the same as the black faced one on the right):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/Mobile%20Uploads/748d3f5f-35b3-4700-82d6-25e16d831e47_zps626f266d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/748d3f5f-35b3-4700-82d6-25e16d831e47_zps626f266d.jpg.html)

[5limporteater]

i have a few, a tissot t-race (my swimming watch) a chase durer (first swiss watch just a cheapy) a unicorn pocketwatch from the 20's, and the 2 daily drivers

im wearing this one today, Hamilton X-Wind limited edition #121/2000
http://www.discountshop.com/sites/default/files/HAMILTON%20H77686133_01.jpg

and this is my slightly more formal one
U-Boat Classico 45mm
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0125/7792/products/UB-296-1.jpg?v=1352884846


the next one i have my eye on is either a panerai pam 00104 or a hublot big bang

[03svt]

Love the Uboat Shane, That's on my must have list. love the panerai but I just couldn't justify the $$$$ as much as I do WANT

[Sswitch]

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0125/7792/products/UB-296-1.jpg?v=1352884846



True Story- A few years ago I was in Italy watching boats being towed towards the the docks. I pointed out to the Italian guy next to me and said, That`s a U-boat! He chuckles and replies... È No, Thatsa nota my boat!"

[5limporteater]

lol, i love the U Boats cool story behind them and right size for my yeti arm, i'll probably be getting a couple more soon, Mike totally right dude for the price of the PAM i could have a couple really nice limited edition boats in sterling silver so there is something to be said for that especially since they use the same movement :P

[92redragtop]

I picked up a Zenith Pilot earlier this year - love it on the wrist, and have been on the fence about getting the Baume & Mercier Flyback Chronograph next - love the vintage look (based on a B&M flyback from long ago) but flip flipping on whether it's too busy on the face, and also torn about whether black or white face.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/Zenith-Pilot-Type-20-Extra-Special-The-Watch-Lounge-1_wm_zpsfyepniqd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/Zenith-Pilot-Type-20-Extra-Special-The-Watch-Lounge-1_wm_zpsfyepniqd.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/Zenith_Pilot_Type20_Annual_Calendar_caseback_zpsgj 8euzke.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/Zenith_Pilot_Type20_Annual_Calendar_caseback_zpsgj 8euzke.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/Zenith-Pilot-Type-20-Squelette-watch-2_zpsjizw99hl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/Zenith-Pilot-Type-20-Squelette-watch-2_zpsjizw99hl.jpg.html)




Baume & Mercier Flyback Chronograph:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/baume-et-mercier-capeland-chronograph-stainless-steel-automatic-watch-620x441%201_zps8ixoovfy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/baume-et-mercier-capeland-chronograph-stainless-steel-automatic-watch-620x441%201_zps8ixoovfy.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/baume-mercier-capeland-flyback_zpsj0ljf2jw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/baume-mercier-capeland-flyback_zpsj0ljf2jw.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/baume-et-mercier-capeland-chronograph-red-gold-transparent-case-back_zpsgugdboxj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/baume-et-mercier-capeland-chronograph-red-gold-transparent-case-back_zpsgugdboxj.jpg.html)

[Laffs]

Got this earlier in the year, Shinola Brakeman. Made in Detroit.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/Laffs99GT/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1tny0w0x.jpeg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/Laffs99GT/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1tny0w0x.jpeg.html)

[IanGTCS]

^I really like that one. Just checked their site and I like a lot of their designs. But I'd have to sell a couple I don't wear to justify spending that money on a watch.

[WTF]

been a while since I added a piece to the watch box

50th b-day coming up and the wife asked me what I wanted

told her that if she really loved me she'd get me an Omega Seamaster 44mm Chronograph.....but I'd be more than happy with a couple new pairs of socks

she gave up the surprise today cause she had to order it (not in stock and coming from Switzerland) and she was shitting a brick that she might order the wrong piece

750575067507

going into rotation with 4 other pieces (Oris Artelier, Tag Monaco McQueen, Tag 2000 Series, Omega Speedmaster Date)....all chronographs...love the busy pieces

unlike the cars.....I wear these things everyday no matter what the forecast is

only one slot left in the fancy watch box now....but it'll be a while before it's filled

[Monera3v]

7508
7509
7510
A gift from the soon to be Mrs, along with 2 mustang books both about the boss 302 & Shelby

[Monera3v]

This is my dream watch

http://www.upscalehype.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_0150_medium_jpg.jpeg

I just need to sell my Mustang, My Truck and my other watches to afford it....

Love this one! Almost got a Steam punk feel to it!

[Stephen06GT]

I picked up one of these while on vacation. It wasn't overly expensive and the colour matches my car.

http://www.timepiecetrading.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/800x800/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/7/2/725_03.jpg

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51SN2cTHceL.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

been a while since I added a piece to the watch box

50th b-day coming up and the wife asked me what I wanted

told her that if she really loved me she'd get me an Omega Seamaster 44mm Chronograph.....but I'd be more than happy with a couple new pairs of socks

she gave up the surprise today cause she had to order it (not in stock and coming from Switzerland) and she was shitting a brick that she might order the wrong piece

750575067507

going into rotation with 4 other pieces (Oris Artelier, Tag Monaco McQueen, Tag 2000 Series, Omega Speedmaster Date)....all chronographs...love the busy pieces

unlike the cars.....I wear these things everyday no matter what the forecast is

only one slot left in the fancy watch box now....but it'll be a while before it's filled


that's sweet right there!!

[Clutt gt]

Some nice pieces for sure. I've never owned a watch. My phone has a clock built in.
Would probably look good with a suit but then I don't have a suit.
I want a nice watch I'm just not sure it would see any use at all. Infact I can't remember the last time I even had my wedding ring on. Lol
Still want one though.

[WTF]

got the call yesterday from the jewelry store that a nice box showed up from Switzerland

the big white box is pretty tame

7709

but the box inside is pretty spectacular

7710

giddy up

7711

another nice mechanical chunk into the rotation

7712

this is a real nice piece....it's getting large at 44mm and it's a thick bastard....band is super comfortable and the lume is incredible

slightly thicker than my Oris Artelier but same diameter and seems to be a tad lighter...wears real nice

the yellow markings sorta change depending on the angle and the way the light hits it....very subtle at some angles and seriously pops from other angles

if I ever get thrown off a cruise ship and drown....this thing will keep on ticking at 1000ft

most water it will ever see with me is if I'm walking in the rain

[Hutch]

very nice watch WTF

[92redragtop]

That's pretty cool and I would have thought it would have been larger than 44mm based on the pics. The Zenith I picked up is 45mm which is the top end of what I could wear but it doesn't feel over-sized on the wrist (even though I don't have a large wrist).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/Zenith-PilotType20Extra-Ref032430-_26795-DN-151216_5035_zpspoh6zo2x.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/Zenith-PilotType20Extra-Ref032430-_26795-DN-151216_5035_zpspoh6zo2x.jpg.html)

[Scrape]

I love watches but can't afford what some of you are posting. This is what I have been wearing for the past year.
7716
7717

[92redragtop]

This is pretty cool...would love to get a tourbillon in the future although the gyrotourbillon is not in my budget

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lmxLAZZ2fhM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[92redragtop]

This one from Zenith is pretty cool too

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HxcY1dbOHE4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[tulowd]

Have lurked on here recently, have never really been into watches beyond their sentimental value, in part because I know exactly where this would/could/will lead to, lol. Here is what I got at this stage, nothing fancy:


http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1466%201_zps0cbknddv.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1466%201_zps0cbknddv.jpg.html)


My dad gave me a Seiko Quartz Alarm for my 18th birthday in 1982. Haven't worn it since I bought a Tissot PR100 in '97 (before Swatch merger) while honeymooning in Antigua. Had a few in between that I never wore. Still looking for my 1970s era Timex metal case watch I wore as a teen, it's somewhere in the house, possibly buried among Fox parts. :)

Pulled the Seiko from the safety deposit box, cleaned and changed the battery, and voila - it worked immediately. Gave it to my boy for his 18th birthday yesterday; he immediately put it on...hoping he really loves it and understands and respects its importance.


http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1471_zpshafrv0jr.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1471_zpshafrv0jr.jpg.html)
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1456_zps6bc8edwd.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1456_zps6bc8edwd.jpg.html)


A good friend who collects watches has been schooling moi a little: EBAY is a good resource, buy from within Canada due to the weak CAD Peso; Hamiltons and Accutrons can represent great value, ETA Valjoux 7750 movement is the one to go for, and the all important - what do I like.
Being equipped with small wrists (6.75"), the Tissot PR100 is 37 mm body/bezel, weighs 88.2 g; something a little larger and different is in my future, but not really likin the gangster 42mm + lumps, even if they look cool. Tried on JT's Omega Seamaster 42 mm yesterday, and it's too big for this manchild, IMO.


Also found my uncle's Aureole 14k rosish gold (not plated) pocket watch from the 60s
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1461_zps1n7j0qbg.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1461_zps1n7j0qbg.jpg.html)


and my mom's 18k (?) gold 1964 Tissot she received for my birth when we lived in Switzerland in the 60's:
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1459_zpslutbxbus.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1459_zpslutbxbus.jpg.html)
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1460_zpsdicbk5qo.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1460_zpsdicbk5qo.jpg.html)


Both work, both windups. Also found 4 solid gold coins from my grandparents - 3 Austrian Kaiser coins, one Swiss Helvetica. Found Opa (grandpappy)'s WWI bravery medal, which will be framed forthwith.
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1445_zpsdtpwykp6.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1445_zpsdtpwykp6.jpg.html)


Any suggestions on who could inspect and give me a lowdown on what these 2 vintage gold timepieces and coins are worth, and the relevant specs etc ?
Would like to trade / sell the two watches and the coins and get a decent automatic timepiece (probably a Tissot again, since that seems to be a family choice).
Something to wear instead of having these collect dust in the bankvault. Got mom's permission to sell them this morning; she laughed and asked why I hadn't already; guess I'm sentiMENTAL.


Thx for any comments and help guys!

[WTF]

^^^^for the time pieces....sign up to the watchuseek forums

http://forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php

they'll have a forum in there where you'll likely get some quality feedback on those two pieces...the guys that hang out there know their stuff

make sure to lurk the for sale forums....there's some nice stuff in there

got my Monaco McQueen via that sight from a seller in Vermont when our dollar was on par with the USD.....and based on the prices I'm seeing now....I could probably get double what I paid for it....about 7 or 8 years ago

the watch market is interesting....the price of new Omegas have skyrocketted over the past 9ish years....so much now that when I see what people are selling used Speedmaster Dates for....it's actually more than I paid brand new 9 years ago

it's nuts.....probably 6 years ago the wife and I were at Birks in Fairview Mall just kicking tires...tried on a Planet Ocean 45mm Chrono (Black with Orange for those who know the piece)...price back then was $6500.....price now for the current and comparable PO is over $10,000

so for any of you stretching to justify the full retard nature of spending large on a new timepiece....it ain't gonna get cheaper as the years go by

[tulowd]

Thx Tim; I figured you would chime in - very helpful. Found some details on whatchuseek, even how to open the back of the pocket watch without destroying it. Inscription is 1916, not sure who's initials, perhaps my uncle's dad or grandfather ( uncle was married to my moms sister, he had no living relatives when he passed in 1980). It looks like the movement is all gold and German made, it differs from the Swiss mechanisms according to the experts.
http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/mechanism_zpsfo5bb7ag.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/mechanism_zpsfo5bb7ag.jpg.html)

Appears the pocket and the Tissot would each sell for app $ 1k US, I'm sure the jeweler will tell me to cut that number in half or more.

Would really like to trade them both for something nice that will stay in the family permanently. An Omega Speedmaster Racing or Professional Moon Walk would be my first choices, looks like $2500-$ 3500 to start. I doubt the extra bread is available unless I stop building the Fox, but we shall see.

[WTF]

^^^ I knew the guys on that site would help.....very cool

If I were going for one single piece that would hold it's value best and inevitably be a family heirloom....it would be a traditional manual-wind Speedy Pro Moon Watch.....aside from slight tweaks on the calibre of the movement....it's basically been the exact same watch for like 60 years

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional-chronograph-42-mm/31130423001005/

at $6k Cdn new...if you can haul in $2k USD for those two pieces....I think you're in the price range of getting a nice previously loved version

I don't own a Speedy Pro.....yet.....but when I see a nice one on a black perforated strap with the deployant clasp in the for sale forums.....my trigger finger gets real itchy

[92redragtop]

Yeah, as Tim said the forums like WUS and Timezone may work - there are lots of threads about newer watches so I think the expertise leans to nerwer but there are some threads on vintage, and there are collectors/aficionados on the sites. WUS is more user friendly to use. There's also Chrono24 for watch listings - I think private sellers can list on there too.

The Omega Speedys are nice watches and I waffle between getting one or not...but so far have leaned to a little more niche/rare brands. They're pretty common so that's good and bad but they seem to hold value decently since they have broader market appeal (they spend a lot on consumer marketing) versus a niche/specialized high end brand. There's Rolex's junior brand as well, Tudor, but I'm not sure if the Speedy or Tudor would hold value better. You can also look at US based grey market (genuine) retailers to save a few dollars on a new watch (versus pre-owned).

[WTF]

^^^^ one thing for sure when you buy a quality piece...there is a market to sell it if/when you do...and you'll still get a half decent buck for it years after you bought it

for whatever reason my wife seems to like the watches Gucci puts out...probably bought her 8 or 9 of them over the past 29 years

pretty sure they're worth next to nothing after the fact.....$40 quartz movement...non-precious metals, styles that get dated etc

she actually nailed me for one when we went to pick up my Seamaster Chrono in January.....I wasn't about to say no considering what I was putting on my wrist

but....we've probably spent around $7000 on all those Gucci pieces.....and I'd be surprised if the lot of them were worth like a few hundred at best now

if we dropped that $7k on something like an Omega Ladies Seamaster Auto.....it would still be worth thousands today

and the Quality manufacturers stand by their stuff....back in 2015 I broke the hidden clasp button on the bracelet of my Oris....and I bought it from a club member...so while I have the box and papers it's not like I bought it from a retailer.....but, I walked into the Oris dealer in the Royal Bank Centre downtown....he sent it out to Oris' head office in Montreal...and they apologised for that happening and fixed it for free...at this point it was probably a 6 year old piece out of warranty.....needless to say I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Oris when one turns my crank

[92redragtop]

^^^^ one thing for sure when you buy a quality piece...there is a market to sell it if/when you do...and you'll still get a half decent buck for it years after you bought it

for whatever reason my wife seems to like the watches Gucci puts out...probably bought her 8 or 9 of them over the past 29 years

pretty sure they're worth next to nothing after the fact.....$40 quartz movement...non-precious metals, styles that get dated etc

she actually nailed me for one when we went to pick up my Seamaster Chrono in January.....I wasn't about to say no considering what I was putting on my wrist

but....we've probably spent around $7000 on all those Gucci pieces.....and I'd be surprised if the lot of them were worth like a few hundred at best now

if we dropped that $7k on something like an Omega Ladies Seamaster Auto.....it would still be worth thousands today

and the Quality manufacturers stand by their stuff....back in 2015 I broke the hidden clasp button on the bracelet of my Oris....and I bought it from a club member...so while I have the box and papers it's not like I bought it from a retailer.....but, I walked into the Oris dealer in the Royal Bank Centre downtown....he sent it out to Oris' head office in Montreal...and they apologised for that happening and fixed it for free...at this point it was probably a 6 year old piece out of warranty.....needless to say I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Oris when one turns my crank

Yeah, the fashion watches give you a recognizable name and look but there is nothing under the hood so there's no resale value to them. Only way to buy those is online and avoid crazy retail markups.

[92redragtop]

My wife was going through these cheap fashion watches many years back and they just wouldn't last (not related to battery) and wanted a "nice" watch that would last. I ended up getting her a Raymond Weil 2-tone and it's been going since then (about 12 years). They are an under-stated Swiss brand that is still independently owned versus multi-brand corporate (unfortunately their resale isn't as good as the better known prestige names). My only regret was buying her a quartz model versus mechanical....I didn't know any better back then.

[allicedout]

My only regret was buying her a quartz model versus mechanical....I didn't know any better back then.

I've heard some pros and cons regarding mechanical time pieces. Can you elaborate? My understanding was you really had to pick and chose a quality mechanical piece for it to be reliable.

[92redragtop]

I've heard some pros and cons regarding mechanical time pieces. Can you elaborate? My understanding was you really had to pick and chose a quality mechanical piece for it to be reliable.

A quartz is basically a circuit board of sort with a few moving parts but super accurate (which is the basic function of a watch of course) whereas a mechanical watch has many moving parts and like a car needs fluids to keep its heart beating and parts moving (and while accurate, not so much as a good quartz). Some are building for offroading and other cannot take that kind of abuse depending on the level of complications built into the watch. If you're looking for something more durable a tried and tested Rolex or Omega are quite versatile and high volume enough to have been put through all kinds of conditions. They also tend to use common engines so a lot of the bugs get worked out quickly. The maintenance intervals also tend to be longer as a result. When you get into higher end and niche luxury brands they are low volume, usually have more complications, in-house movements (so less real world testing), and maybe made from more precious, softer, metals. The maintenance windows tend to be shorter on these. You're probably likely to have more issues with these as you add more bells and whistles added in the parts composition. I know the Zenith I have comes with a warning not to use the watch during aggressive sports/activities that would expose the watch to shock whereas some of the heavy Rolex/Omega type watches may be more suitable for that type of activity. They are all "quality" pieces just built for different purposes so you choose a quality brand and model that suits what you will subject the watch through.

[tulowd]

Got rid of the Tissot ladies watch, the pocket watch chain and the 4 coins today. Found a couple of Speedmasters for around $2500 CAD; also looking at the TAG Carrera chrono mechanicals.

[92redragtop]

Got rid of the Tissot ladies watch, the pocket watch chain and the 4 coins today. Found a couple of Speedmasters for around $2500 CAD; also looking at the TAG Carrera chrono mechanicals.

Nice - have fun with the search.

[Scrape]

what he said.
Nice - have fun with the search.

[Laffs]

I don't need a Hulk Submariner, I don't need a Hulk Submariner, I don't......I need.....

[TheMustangShow]

I don't need a Hulk Submariner, I don't need a Hulk Submariner, I don't......I need.....

Are the HULKS still trendy? That watch has been out for years now.
Most HULKs you see are usually on Girls wrists. The Fashionistas love that Piece!

Just get the classic Submariner, one of the all time great wristwatches.

My oldest Son loves his!

[03svt]

I miss being in the time piece market, happy with the few I have but house mods have killed any and all dreams of buying another this year..

[Laffs]

Are the HULKS still trendy? That watch has been out for years now.
Most HULKs you see are usually on Girls wrists. The Fashionistas love that Piece!

Just get the classic Submariner, one of the all time great wristwatches.

My oldest Son loves his!

Hulks are still very relevant. Have wanted one for a long time. Have a stainless and black face Daytona already, no need for another stainless and black Rolex.

[TheMustangShow]

Hulks are still very relevant. Have wanted one for a long time. Have a stainless and black face Daytona already, no need for another stainless and black Rolex.

Post up a pic of the Daytona.

Great piece!

[tulowd]

Just stumbled across a (decent looking) 2013 TAG Monaco with box and papers for $3300........thoughts?

[TheMustangShow]

Just stumbled across a (decent looking) 2013 TAG Monaco with box and papers for $3300........thoughts?

Seem high and if you are looking for a smaller faced watch, the Monaco, may not be a good choice.

[Laffs]

Post up a pic of the Daytona.

Great piece!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/Laffs99GT/IMG-20130611-00091_zpsujce0ev1.jpg

BB Camera sucks

[TheMustangShow]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/Laffs99GT/IMG-20130611-00091_zpsujce0ev1.jpg

BB Camera sucks

That's cool with the rubber band! Also, likely no waiting list too for the rubber band one?

Years ago I went to Rolex on St. Clair and asked to have my White Faced Daytona changed to black face and they said, sure, but we have to KEEP your white face.

[Laffs]

The band is http://rubberb.com/, it's a stainless bracelet model. Takes ten minutes to swap bracelets.

My dad wants to have a Rolex done by Bamford Watch Department, you have to buy a new Rolex through them, then they take it apart and customize every aspect you can think of. It's around 25k on top of the watch price IIRC.

[WTF]

Just stumbled across a (decent looking) 2013 TAG Monaco with box and papers for $3300........thoughts?

what model Monaco is it?

the McQueens are priced around $7800 new....but I think the standard Monaco is somewhere around $5500

and there's some limited pieces that retail north of $13,000

so $3300 depending on the model is a killer deal.....or not so much at all

I've got a McQueen (blue with the silver subdials)...and even though it's "only" 39mm...it wears large....feels like a 44mm on the wrist because of the square shape...just an fyi

[Laffs]

what model Monaco is it?

the McQueens are priced around $7800 new....but I think the standard Monaco is somewhere around $5500

and there's some limited pieces that retail north of $13,000

so $3300 depending on the model is a killer deal.....or not so much at all

I've got a McQueen (blue with the silver subdials)...and even though it's "only" 39mm...it wears large....feels like a 44mm on the wrist because of the square shape...just an fyi

Always loved the Monaco Gulf, but finding one, what's the phrase about looking for virgins in a cathouse....

[WTF]

Always loved the Monaco Gulf, but finding one, what's the phrase about looking for virgins in a cathouse....

white, black or grey?

I freakin love the black one....think it was a 2007-8 release

I kick my ass constantly for not buying one when the used market had lots of them up for sale and our dollar was on par....around 2010-11....you could buy a barely worn one for $2400 USD.....now I see the asking prices are nearly twice that and our dollar is far from being on par

chrono24 has a few of them on there....all european stores

[Laffs]

Dream Monaco spec would be the 2010 Monaco Gulf 24 Calibre like this:

http://www.chrono24.com/tagheuer/cal5110fc6265-monaco-24-chronograph-ceramic-acm-edition-black-dial-25506--id5927528.htm

[TheMustangShow]

The band is http://rubberb.com/, it's a stainless bracelet model. Takes ten minutes to swap bracelets.

My dad wants to have a Rolex done by Bamford Watch Department, you have to buy a new Rolex through them, then they take it apart and customize every aspect you can think of. It's around 25k on top of the watch price IIRC.

http://media.lanecrawford.com/feature/mw-bamford-watch_051114_01.jpg

I have seen those before in Hong Kong, there's a entire Bamford Store inside the Lane Crawford Mall.

Not my cup of tea, but if you want a one-off DAYTONA and being able to maintain the Rolex Warranty, I think they are the only choice, that said, Rolex have expanded.
the Daytona line as well, many different options from the Watchmaker now, with and without precious stones.

[Laffs]

My dad changes his mind a lot, so I'd be shocked if he does actually follow through and get a Bamford just based on the length of the process alone. He also has mentioned a new Panerai or Patek a lot, it will probably come down to what catches him on the right day.

[WTF]

Dream Monaco spec would be the 2010 Monaco Gulf 24 Calibre like this:

http://www.chrono24.com/tagheuer/cal5110fc6265-monaco-24-chronograph-ceramic-acm-edition-black-dial-25506--id5927528.htm

not a fan of the 24 models....when they did the little shock-absorber treatment in the corners they kinda lost me....cause now you clearly see a round face inside a square frame

this is the piece I hope to score one of these days
http://www.chrono24.com/tagheuer/monaco-chronograph-gulf-steve-mcqueen--id5021750.htm

[Laffs]

this is the piece I hope to score one of these days
http://www.chrono24.com/tagheuer/monaco-chronograph-gulf-steve-mcqueen--id5021750.htm

That is a gorgeous timeless piece.

[TheMustangShow]

Even more choices at COSTCO now. https://www.costco.com/all-watches.html?refine=30678+

Looks like they are back in the Grey Market Watch Game, Big Time!

[Laffs]

ROFL. I'll take a 2L jar of Ketchup, a years worth of casual socks, oh and an AP ROO. Hilarious.

[92redragtop]

Wearing this one today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/DSC_0639_zpsmqhvnbwg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/DSC_0639_zpsmqhvnbwg.jpg.html)

[tulowd]

Traded the Aureole pocket watch and some cash for the exact size and style Speedmaster I wanted:

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1558_zpswwi3iqsq.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1558_zpswwi3iqsq.jpg.html)

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1561_zpsppljxocd.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1561_zpsppljxocd.jpg.html)

It's a reduced, 39mm, auto, black dial and crown with calf leather strap (not Omega); it has nice patina, 1140 caliber movement (I know, not the best) and I love it. Now going on the hunt for a black sporty strap 18mm-->16mm (leather, ostrich, shark, stingray, silicone, etc) with the large center holes and hopefully a real Omega deployment clasp. Any assistance or direction/contacts would be appreciated.

Watch needs a back seal and does have a little corrosion inside, but functions perfectly. Anything older is going to have some issues, IMO and I didn't pay premium money. The trade in was what I was hoping for, so all is well. Omega wants to install a new movement in it, but that's pretty par for the course.

SN: 545288883
Case Ref: 1750032
Calibre: 1140

Any comments or links to info would be appreciated. I will post in watchuseek.com as well.
Excited to have legitimately joined the watch enthusiasts club with a real time piece, and especially since the acquisition was entirely financed by family heirlooms.

[92redragtop]

Traded the Aureole pocket watch and some cash for the exact size and style Speedmaster I wanted:

It's a reduced, 39mm, auto, black dial and crown with calf leather strap (not Omega); it has nice patina, 1140 caliber movement (I know, not the best) and I love it. Now going on the hunt for a black sporty strap 18mm-->16mm (leather, ostrich, shark, stingray, silicone, etc) with the large center holes and hopefully a real Omega deployment clasp. Any assistance or direction/contacts would be appreciated.

Watch needs a back seal and does have a little corrosion inside, but functions perfectly. Anything older is going to have some issues, IMO and I didn't pay premium money. The trade in was what I was hoping for, so all is well. Omega wants to install a new movement in it, but that's pretty par for the course.

SN: 545288883
Case Ref: 1750032
Calibre: 1140

Any comments or links to info would be appreciated. I will post in watchuseek.com as well.
Excited to have legitimately joined the watch enthusiasts club with a real time piece, and especially since the acquisition was entirely financed by family heirlooms.

That's awesome Paul - it's a beautiful piece and one to be worn with pride. Congrats! You can probably pick up an Omega strap for it or have one made for you - I'll be asking Joel to get black custom strap made for my Zenith which is currently on a brown Zenith strap....they deal with strap makers through the store.

[WTF]

Traded the Aureole pocket watch and some cash for the exact size and style Speedmaster I wanted:

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1558_zpswwi3iqsq.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1558_zpswwi3iqsq.jpg.html)

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1561_zpsppljxocd.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1561_zpsppljxocd.jpg.html)

It's a reduced, 39mm, auto, black dial and crown with calf leather strap (not Omega); it has nice patina, 1140 caliber movement (I know, not the best) and I love it. Now going on the hunt for a black sporty strap 18mm-->16mm (leather, ostrich, shark, stingray, silicone, etc) with the large center holes and hopefully a real Omega deployment clasp. Any assistance or direction/contacts would be appreciated.

Watch needs a back seal and does have a little corrosion inside, but functions perfectly. Anything older is going to have some issues, IMO and I didn't pay premium money. The trade in was what I was hoping for, so all is well. Omega wants to install a new movement in it, but that's pretty par for the course.

SN: 545288883
Case Ref: 1750032
Calibre: 1140

Any comments or links to info would be appreciated. I will post in watchuseek.com as well.
Excited to have legitimately joined the watch enthusiasts club with a real time piece, and especially since the acquisition was entirely financed by family heirlooms.

when you put your mind to something....you don't mess around

congrats on the awesome piece....I love it.....a black strap with the big holes and a deployant clasp would be freakin perfect

not sure on the price of the standard Omega deployant.....but it might not be as shocking as you think unless you go with titanium or platinum etc

the guys at Berani Jewellers in Bayview Village are an Omega dealer....give them a ring
http://berani.ca/contacts

at least you'll know what new costs....then you can compare to previously loved or aftermarket

[RedSN]

Never thought I would see Paul sportin' an automatic.

[92redragtop]

Never thought I would see Paul sportin' an automatic.

LOL

[tulowd]

Never thought I would see Paul sportin' an automatic.

Airshifted Powerglide might be central to my next build :)

[jibbijib]

These are some pretty awesome watches! Wish I could join in on the fun, but my pocket change game is in the Timex range lol

I have a Caravelle New York 45A116 which I got for being a groomsman at a wedding...

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81wEtPR9MOL._UY445_.jpg

[Grebnitty]

I got this one for Christmas.

8358

[Grebnitty]

Gah, tried to delete the sideways, pic, I'm not very good at this forum stuff.

[WTF]

Now going on the hunt for a black sporty strap 18mm-->16mm (leather, ostrich, shark, stingray, silicone, etc) with the large center holes and hopefully a real Omega deployment clasp. Any assistance or direction/contacts would be appreciated.


doing a little googling this morning

seems like Hirsch rally straps might be the ticket for you

http://www.hirschstraps.com/search?q=rally

they also offer two types of deployant clasps in varying finishes....and while they might not be Omega...you know they'll work fine with their own strap

making me think the next time I need to replace my Monaco McQueen strap that I'll go the rally route...blue with with stitching and a silver deployant
http://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-rally-leather-watch-strap-in-blue

and I'm really tempted to change up my new Seamaster Chrono and put in on this with a matt black deployant clasp
http://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-robby-sailcloth-effect-performance-watch-strap-in-black-yellow-09172940504

[HyperGT]

i have used Hirsch straps on my longines, very good quality,
8359

[tulowd]

Investigating having a custom rallye style strap made using actual pieces from the leather and alcantara that are being used to re upholster the Recaros in the Fox.
http://www.aaronbespoke.com/

Already ordered a genuine Omega leather strap and bought a genuine Omega buckle. $ 58 shipped and $50 picked up respectively.
Bid on a 1960's vintage Omega rice bracelet yesterday, sold for $350, didn't make it. A standard metal Omega bracelet can be had used for about $200-250.

Will see where this all leads. Ordered a new seal for the rear of the Speedy, apparently the one on it is incorrect. Liking it even more now; very unassuming and the 39mm size is perfect on my wrist.

Looking for something else as well - what do you guys think around the $500 level used - Hamilton automatic?

[WTF]

with all the Speedmaster talk lately.....realized I've never taken pics of mine

it's 9 years old now....never been serviced....and I measured the accuracy against a digital clock for the entire month of March....in one month it lost 10 seconds....needless to say this watch is the reason I now have another Omega...and hopefully many more

this model is from the Racing series....and not the moon series...a tad smaller than the moon watch and an auto movement with the date window vs a manual wind on the moon watch

been on the bracelet since day 1.....it's a really solid piece that felt huge at first....it's 39mm....doesn't feel that big now compared to some of these monster dive watches....but it's a nice size and you know the thing is on your wrist
8402

when I started looking at straps this past weekend....got me thinking that this might look real nice on a brown rally strap with deployant.....I think I might have to do that
8403

one of the reasons I really liked this piece....it's pretty subtle...especially if you just take a quick glance at it
8404

but the closer you look...there is some awesome detail going on in the dial
8405

[tulowd]

That's the thing with all the Speedy styles that got me confused in the beginning.........all the colours and styles......

Decided the classic black face and bezel were what I liked the most about them. Also a leather strap, since my Tissot is all metal.

Found out this week based on the case number that my Reduced is a 1988 model, the first year (officially called Speedmaster Automatic by Omega) and was delivered with a black leather strap; so exactly the watch I wanted.
Read on Watch Wiki that the owner of Tissot was on the board of Omega and convinced them to join forces in 1930's; so these two companies have been connected for a long time, even priro to the SWATCH inclusion.

Saw the Jason Statham flick Mechanic II Resurrection, he's sporting his dad's Speedmaster as well as a real serious Pro Sized dive watch (Oris maybe?) later on. Looks like I found a deploy, will pick it up tomorrow if it's decent.

[WTF]

That's the thing with all the Speedy styles that got me confused in the beginning.........all the colours and styles......

Saw the Jason Statham flick Mechanic II Resurrection, he's sporting his dad's Speedmaster as well as a real serious Pro Sized dive watch (Oris maybe?) later on. .

all the colours and styles...yup....that's the problem with the watch collector hobby vs the car collector hobby....you want them all, and you have space for them

the car hobby is dictated by budget and space.....regardless of budget....you'll eventually run out of space

the watch hobby is only dictated by budget....even if you live in a 400 sq ft cubby hole...cause you could have millions of dollars sitting in a freakin drawer

according to the interweb Statham is wearing an IWC diver
https://www.deployant.com/spot-the-watch-jason-statham-with-a-couple-of-notable-timepieces-in-the-mechanic-resurrection/

[WTF]

learned 2 things today

1) Loblaws must pay well
2) my Speedy Date is 40mm....not 39mm

was grabbing some groceries at the Loblaws outside my subway station on the way home....and the young asian fellow (who I have socks older than) who was checking and bagging the loot was wearing a piece

so I asked him "what's that on your wrist?"....black face, black bezel, white hands, steel bracelet

he said "ummm....an Omega Speedmaster"

I said "thought so.......is that a reduced?"

he said "yup"

I said "so an automatic but no date?"

he said "yup"

so I flipped up the sleeve and said "good on ya....I'm wearing my Speedy Date today".....and he lines up his wrist with mine

good kid....Loblaws must pay pretty good

but I was thinking...when he lined them up...they weren't the same size

duh

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/date-day-date/date-chronograph/32113000/

not sure when or where Omega tweaked things cause most Speedy Dates are 39mm, and they all say

Omega
Speedmaster
Automatic

in that order

but mine says

Omega
Speedmaster
Automatic
Chronometer

and it's 40mm

thinking the square Monaco at 39mm threw me off....with the square shape in comparison

anyhoo...when I retire from the rat-race....I might throw a resume at Loblaws to bag groceries....

[92redragtop]

This was cool - I haven't been able to get into their styles but nod to the craftsmanship.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G-lGzJDu05g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[WTF]

must resist voices while I'm sleeping

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/baselworld2017/speedmaster-racing/

[92redragtop]

That's pretty cool looking.

[mavrrrick]

This was cool - I haven't been able to get into their styles but nod to the craftsmanship.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G-lGzJDu05g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Have ya looked at the prices for these....cheapest was $8000. most expensive i saw was $218,000....tad out of my range...i'll keep my casio....lol

[mavrrrick]

This was cool - I haven't been able to get into their styles but nod to the craftsmanship.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G-lGzJDu05g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Have ya looked at the prices for these....cheapest was $8000. most expensive i saw was $218,000....tad out of my range...i'll keep my casio....lol
http://www.chrono24.ca/parmigianifleurier/prices-for-watches--new.htm

[92redragtop]

Have ya looked at the prices for these....cheapest was $8000. most expensive i saw was $218,000....tad out of my range...i'll keep my casio....lol
http://www.chrono24.ca/parmigianifleurier/prices-for-watches--new.htm

Yup, they're a little pricey but the styles just don't do it for me - only one I'd consider is the Tonda which is probably the most pedestrian looking one. When you get into Bovet that's a whole different stratosphere.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h4BEqZexxKQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[tulowd]

lol @ the explanation involving a car.....naturally a Lambo, not a Fox :spitcoffee:

[mavrrrick]

Was my grandfather's...Late 1890's.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/08aa517205d3ad3a2b7bf0de9bef5566.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/d83e2f1f58afc53235b65fcf9cfd7ae1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/5fff9f019be942067dde68d4570a3f81.jpg

Sent from my Moto G Play using Tapatalk

[WTF]

alright

pulled the trigger on a couple of Hirsch Rally straps for my silver Speedy date

couldn't figure out which shade of brown would look best...so bought two....figured best way to tell is to line them both up to the actual watch and pick

the darker brown
http://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-rally-natural-leather-racing-watch-strap-in-brown

the golden brown
http://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-rally-natural-leather-racing-watch-strap-in-gold-brown

and after googling around for info on their deployants the best advice I saw said you have to try both to see which one suits you best

ok

so I bought both

the pusher
http://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/buckles-deployments/products/hirsch-pusher-clasp-silver

and the sport
http://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/buckles-deployments/products/hirsch-sport-deployment-clasp-silver

it's gonna be cool changing this piece up a bit after wearing it for 9 years with the bracelet

[tulowd]

Cool...I surfed around the Hirsch site (they are Austrian - established 1765 or something like that!!) today but didnt like any of them. Ordered a Di Modell black leather Rallye GT strap (big holes) with white stitching made in Germany from a place in Seattle - $ 36 USD shipped to my pals place in Buffalo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18mm-Di-Modell-Avus-GT-Rallye-Rally-Mens-Black-Leather-German-Watch-Band-Strap-/331450485570?hash=item4d2bfd0b42:g:d4AAAOSwm8VUuDJ-

Been wearing the Speedy every day, hoping the new strap looks as good as in the pics - a little thicker and sportier than the Omega dressy black one that's on it. Will definitely flip the Omega deploy over as well.

Have managed NOT to buy another watch, and have resisted looking at all the ebay emails as well, lol.

[WTF]

props to the folks at Hirsch

ordered less than a week ago from their UK dealer...had it sent via Royal Mail

arrived at my office today

its nice stuff.....now I gotta choose

[92redragtop]

I may have to take a look at them also. I'd like a black strap for my Zenith but I'm not sure I can get the correct size from Zenith since they don't offer my watch with a black strap and the models that do are at least 3mm larger so may not work on mine.

[WTF]

I may have to take a look at them also. I'd like a black strap for my Zenith but I'm not sure I can get the correct size from Zenith since they don't offer my watch with a black strap and the models that do are at least 3mm larger so may not work on mine.

1mm wider from what I've been sold/told from Hirsch is no problem to fit in the lugs for a strap (bracelet has to be exact obviously)....but anything wider than 1mm is looking for trouble cause it squeezes the strap too much

the straps I ordered are 20mm at the lugs and the piece is 19mm....they said no problem but sent me 19mm pins cause the pins have to be exact.....they gave me like 12 pins with the 2 straps...so good on them

I've now checked the straps against the watch and the 1mm diff should be no issue...it's leather and seems there's no squeeze at all...but 2 extra mm would definitely be an issue






decision made....dark brown with sport deployant....it's a no brainer...getting it swapped tomorrow

gonna completely change the piece...it's going from subtle-but-awesome-when-you-look-closer......to.....I-must-have-that

[WTF]

amazing how much swapping a bracelet for a proper strap can transform a watch

before it was subtle.....now it screams racing heritage

it lost some weight dropping the bracelet....the new strap is serious quality and the deployant works mint.....will definitely by Hirsch again

8701870287038704

made me think Steve McQueen might like this piece

8705

[WTF]

and yeah...the Omega is dead nuts accurate while the Tag runs fast

8706

[92redragtop]

I prefer it with the strap - looks great!

[tulowd]

Nice....the large Rallye holes make it. That't the same look I'm after, but in black for now.

[WTF]

alright

I'm soooo sold on the strap vs the bracelet now....looks way better, loses half the weight....gonna change up a couple more

the Oris always seems to be left out on the love

8719

big blinged out bracelet wears awesome....but it needs a black rally strap like the brown one I put on the Silver Speedy....it will completely change the watch

https://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-rally-natural-leather-racing-watch-strap-in-black

with a polished sport deployant
https://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/buckles-deployments/products/hirsch-sport-deployment-clasp-silver

and I'm gonna change up the new chunk

8720

there's probably not a more perfect strap for this piece.....a Hirsch Robby with dead nuts on the colour

https://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-robby-sailcloth-effect-performance-watch-strap-in-black-yellow-09172940504

gonna go black on deployant
https://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/buckles-deployments/products/hirsch-sport-deployment-clasp-in-black

this is more fun than the cars....costs a fraction of the mods...and you only need the square footage of a kitchen drawer

[WTF]

ordered today and saw on the Hirsch site that the blue Rally strap is discontinued with limited stock

https://www.hirschstraps.com/products/hirsch-rally-leather-watch-strap-in-blue

figured I better get one and set it aside for my Monaco for when the current strap has seen better days....that straps looks like it was made for the blue McQueen

[mavrrrick]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170517/3a18d09f1aaaf0f9d28b70d77854acf0.jpg

Lol


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[Laffs]

Do all the watches just say "freedom o'clock"

[Harbinger]

With the metal interlocked bracelets, do you have to shave the arm hairs for fear of them snagging ?

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[mavrrrick]

Takes care of itself in about a week. Lol


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[WTF]

so how is this for customer service from the folks at Hirsch straps

I sent over the same pics posted here of the brown rally on my silver Speedy thanking them... and the owner responded enthusiastically...we had a couple of emails back and forth about the obsession

I let him know I ordered the additional 3 straps too....I noted that I was snagging the Blue Rally strap for my Monaco since it was being discontinued

the order just arrived.... he sent me 2 Blue Rally straps with a note inside thanking me for the biz and that the extra discontinued strap was a bonus

[Laffs]

Rare to see but always happy when it happens.

[WTF]

lined up the black rally strap up on the Oris...and it's horny as hell....will take this piece from the least loved in the rotation to a favourite......plan to swap this weekend...or next if I'm swamped

lined up the blue rally strap up on the McQueen....oh my...yeah this is the strap....but too much life left in the current strap....must resist

lined up the yellow and black Robby strap against the Seamaster....and the strap is as much of a piece of art as the watch....thought I'd wear the big chunk on the bracelet for a few years....more like a few months

[NickD]

Useless without pics...

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[tulowd]

Cool...I surfed around the Hirsch site (they are Austrian - established 1765 or something like that!!) today but didnt like any of them. Ordered a Di Modell black leather Rallye GT strap (big holes) with white stitching made in Germany from a place in Seattle - $ 36 USD shipped to my pals place in Buffalo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18mm-Di-Modell-Avus-GT-Rallye-Rally-Mens-Black-Leather-German-Watch-Band-Strap-/331450485570?hash=item4d2bfd0b42:g:d4AAAOSwm8VUuDJ-

Been wearing the Speedy every day, hoping the new strap looks as good as in the pics - a little thicker and sportier than the Omega dressy black one that's on it. Will definitely flip the Omega deploy over as well.

Have managed NOT to buy another watch, and have resisted looking at all the ebay emails as well, lol.

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p742/tmslighting/2017%20Watches/IMG_1869_zpsc3vni5mj.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/tmslighting/media/2017%20Watches/IMG_1869_zpsc3vni5mj.jpg.html)

[Scrape]

Love this watch ever since. I agree, very subtle watch and very beautiful.
with all the Speedmaster talk lately.....realized I've never taken pics of mine

it's 9 years old now....never been serviced....and I measured the accuracy against a digital clock for the entire month of March....in one month it lost 10 seconds....needless to say this watch is the reason I now have another Omega...and hopefully many more

this model is from the Racing series....and not the moon series...a tad smaller than the moon watch and an auto movement with the date window vs a manual wind on the moon watch

been on the bracelet since day 1.....it's a really solid piece that felt huge at first....it's 39mm....doesn't feel that big now compared to some of these monster dive watches....but it's a nice size and you know the thing is on your wrist
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when I started looking at straps this past weekend....got me thinking that this might look real nice on a brown rally strap with deployant.....I think I might have to do that
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one of the reasons I really liked this piece....it's pretty subtle...especially if you just take a quick glance at it
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but the closer you look...there is some awesome detail going on in the dial
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[WTF]

the Oris got some love today

got this piece off of a club member about 7 years ago....was barely worn...basically new in box with all paper work and hang tag....a deal I couldn't resist

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for those looking for a new quality automatic.....don't overlook Oris....this watch keeps time with my Omegas and better than my Monaco.....and their stuff can be had for like 60% of the price of a comparable Omega, Breitling, Tag etc

the big blinged out bracelet it was on wasn't doing it for me for a while now....and after I put my Silver Speedy Date on a brown rally strap....this thing was getting a black one

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[WTF]

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[WTF]

got the Robby Dive strap on the Seamaster this morning

by far the perfect strap for this piece

pics incoming

[WTF]

I take shit pics

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[Stephen06GT]

^^ Niiiiice!!!

[WTF]

^^ Niiiiice!!!

yeah that strap looks like it was made specifically for that watch

strap is rubber on the back and sail cloth on the front....very light and way more flexible than leather

makes the watch feel like way less jewelry and way more purpose built tool

went with the black deployant vs the silver on this combo....I think it looks proper with the black

lovin all these new straps....they completely change the watches

[HyperGT]

damn Tim the Oris and Omega just came alive with those straps. Like a good set of wheels, changes everything. Must not....buy...more..watches...lol

[WTF]

damn Tim the Oris and Omega just came alive with those straps. Like a good set of wheels, changes everything. Must not....buy...more..watches...lol

yeah the Oris on the bracelet felt like a nice OK watch....now on the black rally strap it feels like a total bad-ass piece

the dive strap on the Seamaster....it's just ridiculous how awesome it looks

I've already tee-d up the next purchase.....the big question is when my wife will buy it for me...lol

https://www.breitling.com/en/models/superocean-heritage/superocean-heritage-ii-chronographe/my-breitling-made-to-measure/

Superocean Heritage II.....the one they call the Copperhead....copper coloured face, subdails and bezel on the copper coloured strap

it was sitting there in the case at the store yesterday while the guy was swapping the strap on my Seamaster.....it kept whispering "you have to buy me to thank this dude for swapping all these straps for free"

I gotta be careful.....cause that piece is starting to suggest I should just get it and beg the wife for forgiveness

[HyperGT]

life is short Tim.Do it.

[ZR]

I take shit pics

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[WTF]

the McQueen is going in for some love tomorrow...black perforated OEM will be gone and a blue Hirsch Rally is going on

this thing just begs for a proper blue strap to match the face

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didn't think I'd be swapping this soon but discovered a crack in the current strap

2nd OEM strap and deployant on a 7 year old piece in a multi-watch rotation....original strap cracked in the same spot......seems the way the OEM deployant grabs on to the strap actually promotes the cracking

downside is a watch at this level shouldn't burn through straps like this

upside is....that won't be happening anymore.....and it's gonna be the hornyist looking McQueen on the planet

pics will follow

[WTF]

apologies again for the shit pics

pretty sure when the folks at Hirsch made this blue rally with the white stitching they had the Monaco McQueen in mind

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[Stephen06GT]

^^^WOW!!!!!!

[92redragtop]

That blue strap suits that watch so much better.

[WTF]

^^^WOW!!!!!!

yeah...the blue looks like an exact match with the face...the white stitching is right inline with the white lettering and second markers......really like the result here

Hirsch strap is way more beefy than the TAG strap...which I like....feels way better on the wrist now....TAG strap was very thin and almost felt flimsy

I know the Monaco isn't everyone's taste....but I think it's the coolest fucking piece and even better now with that strap

[WTF]

some history was made in the watch world this week

summary - a very cool actor and race car enthusiast got a watch as a gift from his wife in the late 1960s, which he wore all the time until the mid 1980s.... and then generously gave it to his daughter's boyfriend at the time....because the boyfriend did not have a watch

over the decades...that ugly Rolex Daytona that dealers could barely get off their hands gained some traction with the enthusiast crowd and eventually became THE one to collect

this particular model of the Daytona took on a new nick-name : the Paul Newman

well.....this week Paul Newman's actual Paul Newman sold at auction

ahem....for $17,800,000 usd

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/paul-newman-rolex-daytona-auction-most-expensive-watch-ever

[ZR]

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[WTF]

https://hodinkee.imgix.net/uploads/images/1509111565818-aucl5zpho7d-d909a7dc0474830b135bf3006e07c288/3H0A5481_copy_2.jpg?ixlib=rails-1.1.0&auto=format&ch=Width%2CDPR%2CSave-Data&fit=crop&fm=jpg&q=55&usm=12&w=820&

imo....this is gonna do to the vintage Rolex market what Barrett Jackson did to the vintage Mopar/hemi and Shelby Cobra market

aka - a bunch of folks who want way too much money for their old neglected junk

that Daytona was one of 2000 pieces (not a one-off or even a very limited run).....and in terms of complications in the movement.... it wasn't even close in comparison to other notable high priced auction pieces....and it's a stainless steel watch...not some precious metal

the reality back in the early 1970s was that a dealer would knock the dust off it because it was back in the store room and sell it to you for 1/2 price.....about $1,500

to get a comparable entry level Rolex Daytona today would set you back about $17,000 cdn

the only reason Rolex only made 2000 of the Newman pieces at the time....was because they weren't selling

for perspective - Eric Clapton's Patek Philippe that sold a few years back for $3.6 million...was one-of-four produced and a super complicated movement that would set you back about $300,000 to get a new comparable piece today

getting 17+ million for that was completely insane

[ZR]

Beauty is in the eye of beholder kinda deal??

[Laffs]

I think I need a Speedmaster...

[WTF]

had a nice score today

b-day coming up in a few weeks and the cutie-pie was asking what I wanted....said the same this as last year (which netted a Seamaster Chronograph)...."be more than happy with some new socks"....and apparently my wife knows that's code for "I can never have enough cool watches"

planning a mainfloor bathroom reno in 2018 so the Breitling I've been all horny about is just not in the cards

but I mentioned I've been eyeing this cool Oris Big Crown Pilot Chronograph....more of a tool watch...way different than the other pieces I have.....so we went to Bayview Village this aft to kick some tires

and everything was 50% OFF

it was a fucking steal

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46mm
7750 valjoux
chronograph
day and date windows
display back

I like the brown strap on this but not a fan of the tang buckle......and these pieces look great on a textile strap....so the store is ordering a grey/green Oris textile strap with a fold over clasp that'll take a few weeks to arrive

the Oris Pilot stuff have a real IWC look to them......at about 25% of the price of IWC.....and in this case about 12% of the price......2nd Oris for me.....probably not the last

wears smaller than my 44mm Seamaster even though it's a 46mm (the Seamaster is a seriously thick bastard)....lume is fantastic....and the only watch in the rotation now with proper numerals on the dial

[Bksrt8]

I have a Bulova, a Citzen Nighthawk and some cheap 100 dollar citizen i got for 10 years service at the company i work for. Ive always been after a Breitling tho...almost any model would work for me. Not a huge fan of Rolex tho. Ive seen a couple Panerai id wear too. Omega doesnt really tickle my fancy either...Aude Mars Pigot has one or two id wear as does Tag. Id take a fake Breitling....have you seen some of the fakes out there? With Seiko movements in them there almost worth 120 bucks lol

[92redragtop]

had a nice score today

b-day coming up in a few weeks and the cutie-pie was asking what I wanted....said the same this as last year (which netted a Seamaster Chronograph)...."be more than happy with some new socks"....and apparently my wife knows that's code for "I can never have enough cool watches"

planning a mainfloor bathroom reno in 2018 so the Breitling I've been all horny about is just not in the cards

but I mentioned I've been eyeing this cool Oris Big Crown Pilot Chronograph....more of a tool watch...way different than the other pieces I have.....so we went to Bayview Village this aft to kick some tires

and everything was 50% OFF

it was a fucking steal


46mm
7750 valjoux
chronograph
day and date windows
display back

I like the brown strap on this but not a fan of the tang buckle......and these pieces look great on a textile strap....so the store is ordering a grey/green Oris textile strap with a fold over clasp that'll take a few weeks to arrive

the Oris Pilot stuff have a real IWC look to them......at about 25% of the price of IWC.....and in this case about 12% of the price......2nd Oris for me.....probably not the last

wears smaller than my 44mm Seamaster even though it's a 46mm (the Seamaster is a seriously thick bastard)....lume is fantastic....and the only watch in the rotation now with proper numerals on the dial

I forgot about this thread...have to post my Black Friday purchase sometime.


That is a nice looking watch and the 7750 Valjoux is a nice movement - congrats! I like the bezel too - Chronoswiss and Breguet has some bezel/cases with that style also.

[92redragtop]

I have a Bulova, a Citzen Nighthawk and some cheap 100 dollar citizen i got for 10 years service at the company i work for. Ive always been after a Breitling tho...almost any model would work for me. Not a huge fan of Rolex tho. Ive seen a couple Panerai id wear too. Omega doesnt really tickle my fancy either...Aude Mars Pigot has one or two id wear as does Tag. Id take a fake Breitling....have you seen some of the fakes out there? With Seiko movements in them there almost worth 120 bucks lol

The problem with fakes is that you'd be funding organized crime and terrorism if you support them.

[Laffs]

The problem with fakes is that you'd be funding organized crime and terrorism if you support them.

Plus they never really mimic the real thing. May fool a random passerby but anyone who knows, knows. My Breitling Chronomat weighs as much as my phone, a fake not so much.

[WTF]

Breguet has some bezel/cases with that style also.

tried on a 42mm Breguet chronograph earlier in the year while I was at the Store swapping straps on one of the pieces

was the same sales lady that sold the Seamaster to my wife....she kept saying "you must always buy UP"

the case on this piece had the sculpted lines running along the side of the case (horizontally)

was a very nice piece....but with a $14,000 price tag I told her if I wore it, I'd be wondering where the other two watches were

[NickD]

Whats the store called?
I have been looking for an Oris dealer for a little bit now
Beautiful watch btw

[WTF]

Whats the store called?
I have been looking for an Oris dealer for a little bit now
Beautiful watch btw

yeah....Oris dealers are few and far between in the GTA

http://cupidodesigns.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=16

I went to the Bayview Village location

[92redragtop]

Are they a Breguet dealer as well?

[Ray721]

I normally get a watch for Christmas. This year I opted for car parts instead. Besides. I've never really had a watch that's worthy of an "enthusiast" post anyways. My nicest one is a peasantry $600 [emoji1]

[WTF]

Are they a Breguet dealer as well?

no.....Breguet dealer in Bayview Village is Berani

http://berani.ca/

[92redragtop]

Picked this Frederique Constant up in early December. It was an impulse purchase because I've wanted a guilloche dial and it had the moonphase complication which is one I didn't have as yet, and the Breguet hands are a nice bonus. It's a newer Swiss brand but this model has their in-house FC-715 Manufacture automatic movement topped off with sapphire crystal on top and below, and an alligator strap. At 42mm, it's smaller than my other automatics so makes for a nice dress watch.


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[WTF]

^^^ I like that....never heard of that brand before....they've got some nice looking pieces....definitely more on the dressy side

been digging into another brand I'd never heard of before....Mido (pronounced MeeDoe)

saw them at the shop where I got the latest Oris.....what got me looking was a lady's automatic that was only 28mm....thinking it would be nice for the wife.....and the price point wasn't even close to bone crushing....hard to find a small lady's automatic.....and one that's not priced like a car

and they make some real nice looking men's chronographs as well....with a lower price point than Oris

and the more I read about them....they seem highly rated but pretty much unknown in North America......looking like it could be a steal

[92redragtop]

^^^ I like that....never heard of that brand before....they've got some nice looking pieces....definitely more on the dressy side

been digging into another brand I'd never heard of before....Mido (pronounced MeeDoe)

saw them at the shop where I got the latest Oris.....what got me looking was a lady's automatic that was only 28mm....thinking it would be nice for the wife.....and the price point wasn't even close to bone crushing....hard to find a small lady's automatic.....and one that's not priced like a car

and they make some real nice looking men's chronographs as well....with a lower price point than Oris

and the more I read about them....they seem highly rated but pretty much unknown in North America......looking like it could be a steal

I've heard good things about them also and almost pulled the trigger on one in the past. They are a micro brand that seems to have a following and use good off the shelf Swiss movements (ETA, etc) - pretty good value I think (you also get sapphire crystal, etc on a lot of models). Raymond Weil has some nice pieces at decent prices as well, especially for a not too big ladies watch.

[92redragtop]

^^^ I like that....never heard of that brand before....they've got some nice looking pieces....definitely more on the dressy side

been digging into another brand I'd never heard of before....Mido (pronounced MeeDoe)

saw them at the shop where I got the latest Oris.....what got me looking was a lady's automatic that was only 28mm....thinking it would be nice for the wife.....and the price point wasn't even close to bone crushing....hard to find a small lady's automatic.....and one that's not priced like a car

and they make some real nice looking men's chronographs as well....with a lower price point than Oris

and the more I read about them....they seem highly rated but pretty much unknown in North America......looking like it could be a steal

Yes, the FC line-up is definitely more on the dressy side but I've been using this Baume & Mercier Flyback Chronograph below as a dress watch but at 16.5mm thick it's pushing the envelope under a shirt sleeve whereas the FC at 12.4mm fits nicely for formal occasions. They're on par with the established brands in their category/tier in terms of quality/finish and now that they're making some of their own movements in-house they are they are putting out some price competitive timepieces with nice complications (moonphase, world timers, and now even a tourbillon).

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[WTF]

^^^^ yeah most of the chunks I have are not made to go under the cuff of a dress shirt

[01CobraVert]

mine fits under shirt sleeve cuffs, but left hand cuffs wear before other side

[92redragtop]

LOL

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[WTF]

alright.....the brown strap with the tang buckle is gone....and after having this in the rotation for the last 6 weeks I've been reminded how much I hate the tang buckles

now sitting on olive green textile with a proper Oris folding clasp

imo...the way Oris shoulda had this piece done in the first place

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had to order the strap from one Oris model and the clasp from a different model that had the same grey coating as the case on my watch.....Oris typically matches up the green textile with the silver clasp not grey

store owner actually took pics to send back to Oris....cause the thing just looks 100% better

totally loving this piece now

[92redragtop]

^^That really wakes up the watch - great looking combo.

[WTF]

incoming

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-mido-multifort-chronograph-adventure

if it's in Canadian stock it'll be here in a week...if it has to come from Switzerland then a few weeks

this is my semi-immediate gratification piece for tossing the cigarettes.....and by the time it gets here it's basically paid for by what I haven't spent on smokes since February

[Armen]

That's a fantastic accomplishment! Congrats Tim!

[WTF]

That's a fantastic accomplishment! Congrats Tim!

if I wasn't such an impatient fuck I'd have waited 6 more months and got the Breitling I've been eyeing for a year

oh well.....I gotta find a new watch box now anyway...this latest piece took up the last spot

[Laffs]

Cool looking piece WTF, the band is really nice and unique. Never heard of Mido until now.

I keep getting a hankering for a vintage Heuer Carrera, luckily none have come up locally.

[92redragtop]

incoming

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-mido-multifort-chronograph-adventure

if it's in Canadian stock it'll be here in a week...if it has to come from Switzerland then a few weeks

this is my semi-immediate gratification piece for tossing the cigarettes.....and by the time it gets here it's basically paid for by what I haven't spent on smokes since February

Nice timepiece - Mido is a nice micro-brand.

[WTF]

a dude in my office building that I yack with on occasion is a watch freak as well

he told me to look up Vulcain.....another brand I'd never heard of before

OK....so now I have another piece on the wish list
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/vulcain-aviator-instrument-chronograph-watch-review/

[92redragtop]

Yes, Vulcain has some nice pieces as well - quite a few of their models have piqued my interest over the past couple years. They pop up in "Touch of Modern" sales emails that I get along with other micro-main brands.

[Laffs]

New strap day for the Shinola and the Breitling

[WTF]

^^^^^ both look great

I freakin love rally straps

how big is that Shinola vs the Breitling?

[Laffs]

Thanks, always loved the look of Rally straps myself but never had one until now.

Shinola is a Brakeman, big unit at 46mm. Breitling is a meager 39mm in comparison.

[Scrape]

That is a nice watch.
a dude in my office building that I yack with on occasion is a watch freak as well

he told me to look up Vulcain.....another brand I'd never heard of before

OK....so now I have another piece on the wish list
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/vulcain-aviator-instrument-chronograph-watch-review/

[WTF]

Thanks, always loved the look of Rally straps myself but never had one until now.

Shinola is a Brakeman, big unit at 46mm. Breitling is a meager 39mm in comparison.

wasn't that long ago that a 39mm watch was considered massive

[Laffs]

wasn't that long ago that a 39mm watch was considered massive

True, very true. My dad keeps telling me that Rolex coming out with a 44mm unit is blasphemous.

[WTF]

incoming

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-mido-multifort-chronograph-adventure



picked this up yesterday...wearing it all day today

it's honestly the most comfortable piece in the rotation...and that's saying something

44mm case with a beefy 23mm strap...and it's actually pretty light in comparison to my other stuff....feels great on the wrist

the face of the watch looks different from every angle and the way the light hits it.....it's quite amazing actually

the deployant on the strap is effortless....great design

the strap is watch porn....and the way they seamlessly joined it into the case should make some of the other high priced manufacturers take note

movement is a Valjoux/ETA 7753.....so it should be a tank

the tan colours on the markings and hands vs the sort of black on the rest.......it's really kinda horny

will follow up as I wear it.....but thumbs way up for now

[Laffs]

Great looking piece WTF, that strap reminds me of the Hirsch Robby strap which is a super nice setup.

[IanGTCS]

^There is a clock/watch repair place in downtown Burlington. Neither I nor my wife can remember the name right now but think it is this one: http://www.clocksandwatches.ca/. If you google watch repair Burlington it is one of the three top results, either on elizabeth or John street.

[92redragtop]

I have a battery powered watch that was pretty spendy a few years back. I hadn't worn it for a few years thinking it needed a battery. I just swapped out the battery and no joy.

Does anyone have a recommendation on a watch repair joint that does more than swap batteries and bands?

Not really in your area but the watch makers at Bandiera Jewellers (Woodbridge) are good. They are ADs to sell and service the Swiss brands and know their stuff (may be a little spendy based on the brands they typically deal with though, depending on what your budget for the repair is).

[WTF]

while watching the Monaco GP coverage this weekend....noticed lots of folks sporting the McQueen for the TV coverage....courtesy of Tag no doubt

they even had Tom Brady pumping one on his wrist

but none of them is as horny as this one




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[Laffs]

Those straps.....my god those straps......so gorgeous. Really making me want the Gulf Monaco again WTF.

[Bksrt8]

Bought a Gshock ga100 the other day....i didnt know what all the craze was over gshock but now that i have one i actually really like it. Pics coming shortly

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[cobra88]

Looking for batteries for many of my watches and family ones. having a hard time finding batteries locally. I know Amazon has some, but was looking for a local place in GTA where I can purchase any size/model of batteries.

Thanks,

[IanGTCS]

^The source and walmart tend to have good selections. I've found that cheap amazon/ebay ones don't last nearly as long as the more expensive ones.

[WTF]

finally took some pics of the latest piece

44mm
ETA 7750

pretty light for it's size, and super comfortable with the beefy strap

love the way they contoured the strap ends into the case to make it seamless

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[WTF]

and then I just got obsessed

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[ZR]

In perfect sync no less.

[WTF]

In perfect sync no less.

yeah they're all pretty close

a challenge would be starting all the chronograph second hands and getting them all synced up too

and then try to get all the chronograph second hands to sync up with each watch's actual second hand...all at the same time

and then I'd go all fucking OCD and get the minute and hour registers to all match up along with the second hands

I'll consider it a future 6-beer challenge

[92redragtop]

Nice line up WTF! The Mido timepiece is very nice.

[Laffs]

WTF's lineup has be salivating on my keyboard. Totally all my style.

Also finally convinced my pops to sell his Bell and Ross BR-02 that he rarely wears and replace it with a Navitimer for daily around the house use. Also think I sent him down the Rainbox Daytona rabbit hole which will be interesting to see how that plays out.

[92redragtop]

Any Grand Seiko fans here?

[NickD]

Any Grand Seiko fans here?
Yes I would love to buy several
Did you see the 3 new ones released for the US market

[92redragtop]

Yes I would love to buy several
Did you see the 3 new ones released for the US market

Yes, beautiful pieces. I really like some of the older models (non-metal bands vs bracelet)

[Laffs]

Goin through some pretty intense life bullshit so I've decided to "treat yo'self" to keep what little sanity I have left.

Between a Omega Speedmaster

https://www.omegawatches.com/media/catalog/product/cache/f95da71315bcb39ac61198f4cc713eb4bd257115efd9d22080 ae8b12f2fed529/s/o/soldier-35135000.png

or Breitling Colt

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1889/5061/products/kfxlnufmpfntqqqajf0t_320x.jpg

Or any other suggestions for an under 3k watch. Thnx

[WTF]

Or any other suggestions for an under 3k watch. Thnx

I've got the silver version of that Speedy Date and it's a fantastic piece....10 years old, never serviced and is dead-nuts accurate

for new under 3k you're into a Mido chronograph

if you've got an Oris retailer near by...go have a look and wait until boxing week sales....I got 50% off my big crown Pilot....was over $2k in savings for brand new....although you have to pick from what they have on hand

[92redragtop]

Between those two I'd go Speedy for looks and value but disclaimer is that I'm not a fan of Breitlings except for one model and it's not that^^^ one.

I have a buddy in the watch business who can likely help you track down a nice pre-owned (genuine) timepiece if you're interested. They take in units from customers who are upgrading or they can source specific pieces from US sources if hard to find in Canada.

As mentioned, Oris and Mido are nice options as well.

[Laffs]

I've got the silver version of that Speedy Date and it's a fantastic piece....10 years old, never serviced and is dead-nuts accurate

for new under 3k you're into a Mido chronograph

if you've got an Oris retailer near by...go have a look and wait until boxing week sales....I got 50% off my big crown Pilot....was over $2k in savings for brand new....although you have to pick from what they have on hand

I "think" there's an Oris retailer nearby, may have to stop by and peruse as thats a brand that always pops up for me and then I forget it. As for Mido, can't honestly say I'm familiar with the brand. The Speedy Date to me is just a timeless piece but worried it's too similar to my SS Daytona, but I'd be able to wear it more. Appreciate the long term feedback, looking at used on this one to keep price under radar, was even considering a much earlier vintage Speedy but those are creeping in to territory I don't want to spend ATM.


Between those two I'd go Speedy for looks and value but disclaimer is that I'm not a fan of Breitlings except for one model and it's not that^^^ one.

As mentioned, Mido is a nice option as well.

I have a SS and Gold Chronomat and just talked my father in to a Navitimer. Honestly trying to steer away from the Colt for fear of being labeled a "Breitling Guy"

[92redragtop]

I "think" there's an Oris retailer nearby, may have to stop by and peruse as thats a brand that always pops up for me and then I forget it. As for Mido, can't honestly say I'm familiar with the brand. The Speedy Date to me is just a timeless piece but worried it's too similar to my SS Daytona, but I'd be able to wear it more. Appreciate the long term feedback, looking at used on this one to keep price under radar, was even considering a much earlier vintage Speedy but those are creeping in to territory I don't want to spend ATM.



I have a SS and Gold Chronomat and just talked my father in to a Navitimer. Honestly trying to steer away from the Colt for fear of being labeled a "Breitling Guy"


The only one I'd get is the new Navitimer 8. Not a fan of the styling of other Breitling models.

https://www.breitling.com/ca-en/watches/navitimer/8/b01-chronograph-43/AB0117131C1P2/

[Laffs]

Nice looking piece no doubt, but TBH I prefer the older style Navitimer and I'm sure that price is smack in no fly zone territory.

[NickD]

Another option that may be pushing the price a bit but are going to be my next purchases are Tudor black Bay -used
Style-new and the new 1926-new

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[newbiestangowner]

Another option that may be pushing the price a bit but are going to be my next purchases are Tudor black Bay -used
Style-new and the new 1926-new

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Any job openings at your workplace?


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[WTF]

I "think" there's an Oris retailer nearby, may have to stop by and peruse as thats a brand that always pops up for me and then I forget it. As for Mido, can't honestly say I'm familiar with the brand. The Speedy Date to me is just a timeless piece but worried it's too similar to my SS Daytona, but I'd be able to wear it more. Appreciate the long term feedback, looking at used on this one to keep price under radar, was even considering a much earlier vintage Speedy but those are creeping in to territory I don't want to spend ATM.


I think my next Oris chronograph will be a diver on rubber....the challenge will be to buy the diver instead of another Pilot chronograph on textile.....I like their stuff....high quality without the completely insane price

the Mido I recently bought was a little immediate kick back for ditching the cigs.....only discovered them in January....read good reviews and said wtf.......it's a Swatch Group micro brand.....keeps great time, and one of my most comfortable pieces...and for a brand new sub $3k mechanical chronograph it ticks all the boxes....the piece I got is pretty unique and I loved the look of it.....but I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another one that turns my crank...the quality and reliability is there

the Speedy Date.....if I had to give them all up except one....that would probably be the one I'd keep....and yeah, at 40mm on a bracelet it's gonna feel like a SS Daytona

so put it on a rally strap and enjoy

[NickD]

Purchases will be occurring when in your age lol
Any job openings at your workplace?


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[Laffs]

so put it on a rally strap and enjoy

Think this is a solid strategy. Time to make some calls.

[Laffs]

Anyone bought from/using Chrono24? Found a nice Reduced Speedy on there, in Toronto.

[92redragtop]

Cool timepiece.

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[newbiestangowner]

$$???

did you buy? with investment income??:highfive:




Cool timepiece.

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[92redragtop]

If you have to ask about $$ then......

[newbiestangowner]

If you have to ask about $$ then......

Well ya that’s why I don’t have a lot of stuff lol


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[92redragtop]

Well ya that’s why I don’t have a lot of stuff lol


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LOL - I won't be ordering it either. Might only be able to buy a couple cylinders.

[Laffs]

Nothing says "fuck you money" like a Skeleton Tourbillion.

[92redragtop]

Did you end up getting that Omega?

[Laffs]

Bitched out. Chrono24 was kinda confusing and was lerely of private sale no papers. Waiting for the right one to come across Crown and Caliber.

[92redragtop]

I've browsed there but haven't looked at anything seriously. Have you looked at Canadian Watch Forum on Facebook? They pop up for sale periodically.

[Laffs]

No I have not. Sounds like a good way to crater my financially stability so I will 100% check that out thank you.

[92redragtop]

Saw this micro-brand model recently and considering getting one. Just researching the third party automatic movement they are using before deciding. I love the blue titanium dial and there is an option to customize the dial with Breguet numerals instead.


The dial is, quite literally, the “face” of the watch. And just as no two people have the same face, no two dials in the SB04 are exactly the same. We offer two different dial variations – titanium and meteorite.

Our titanium dials are created for us by very talented suppliers in France and Switzerland to our specific requirements. The use of titanium for a dial is not a typical or obvious choice. The manufacturing tolerances are unforgiving, but the results are worth al of the effort. Following a painstaking process to create the dial itself, each one is flame blued by hand. One moment too long, and the dial is ruined. The result? A one of a kind time keeper, unlike any other.

Our meteorite dial is crafted with the same painstaking care. The use of meteorite for the production of watch dials is somewhat rare, owing to the manufacturing challenges that they present. The rich patterns and individual variations occur naturally in meteorite, once again assuring that your SB04 will be unique with no two being exactly alike.

We receive the dials as “blanks” and then finish them by hand in our workshop with indices and chapter rings of our own creation. The watch hands are also an in-house effort. Each hand cut from a sheet of steel, shaped and polished in a process that can take several hours of work.
Making a whole watch requires 2 ½ day of patient and passionate work.

We partner with family firms in Switzerland for our cases. These are made to our specific design, and not an “off the shelf” solution. We prefer to work with these smaller firms as it ensures quality control over every element of the SB04.

We then assemble each SB04 in our workshop, by hand, one at a time.


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[Laffs]

Striking design. Rolex also has a meteorite face watch no?

[92redragtop]

Striking design. Rolex also has a meteorite face watch no?

I'm not sure about Rolex but I believe Zenith does.

[92redragtop]

Some cool pieces from a Canadian company (although the watches are Swiss made).

https://www.marathonwatch.com/products/search-rescue-divers-automatic-gsar-grey-maple?_pos=1&_sid=da1f5f1a9&_ss=r

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[redo75]

I received a 50's vintage Gruen Ocean Chief watch as a teenager.
Wore it daily until the late 80's so shows the wear.
Anybody have "great" results having old vintage watches repaired / rebuilt.
Parts will be an issue.
Would like to keep it in the family.

[LX89]

I received a 50's vintage Gruen Ocean Chief watch as a teenager.
Wore it daily until the late 80's so shows the wear.
Anybody have "great" results having old vintage watches repaired / rebuilt.
Parts will be an issue.
Would like to keep it in the family.

This guy in St.Thomas is close to you and highly regarded.
http://www.archerwatches.ca/

[redo75]

OK thanks, did not know about him.

[92redragtop]

That sounds like a good option to check out. I think there was a Toronto repair shop as well posted earlier in the thread but I haven't search for it.

[Nsty04SVT]

Added this guy to my collection today, have a few of Aragon (formerly Android) watches now nice pieces:

https://www.aragonwatch.com/Divemaster_4_NE88_Automatic_Chronograph_p/a392blu.htm

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22175&d=1604281386

[92redragtop]

Nice blue dial.

[redo75]

Has anyone had an older quality watch appraised for value as well as it's condition?
Not a large number production watch so rarer.
And who did you go with. Better to get a quote before getting it repaired since it is all original at present.
Local watch maker said he wasn't comfortable in a quote since not too many were made and he was not familiar with their values.
Would Oliver be a good option?

[Stephen06GT]

Has anyone had an older quality watch appraised for value as well as it's condition?
Not a large number production watch so rarer.
And who did you go with. Better to get a quote before getting it repaired since it is all original at present.
Local watch maker said he wasn't comfortable in a quote since not too many were made and he was not familiar with their values.
Would Oliver be a good option?

I've used this place to do work on my Omega. They may be able to offer an appraisal.

https://www.bolducwatchservice.com/

[redo75]

OK, thanks.

[LX89]

I wouldn't go to Oliver.
That asshole or one of his staff would likely give you a low ball figure.

Ask about the watch on some watch forums.
There's bound to be some knowledgeable people there.

[92redragtop]

Nothing too fancy but was intrigued by this Tissot piece when it first came out about 4 years ago (?) and had a chance to try it on in London back in 2017 but then forgot about it until I saw a pic recently. It was a limited edition run and no longer listed in their catalog or from most retailers. I did see online that someone asked them how many they produced and the number was 3,500 which seems low for a mass producer like Tissot (using a Swiss mechanical manual wind ETA movement). Anyway, I liked the retro pocket watch styling with the Hunter Case-Back as a reference to the 1930's and railroad style watches so figured I'd try and pick one up while I can still find one. Hopefully there is stock to complete my order and it'll actually arrive in the next couple weeks.




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It's a homage to this 1930's pocket watch:

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[Gabe]

Couple new to me watches

First is a Marathon GSAR (Government Search and Rescue) automatic that is given to the Canadian Navy and US Marines, this was gifted to me.

https://i.imgur.com/mIWIgcP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hyRtyuS.jpg

Second is a Tag Heuer Carerra Automatic

https://i.imgur.com/t3VZ2xG.jpg

[92redragtop]

Nice - been admiring those Marathons for a while now. Not many Canadian owned companies on the watchmaking list.

[Stephen06GT]

The Marathon reminds me of my Seamaster, especially the bezel.

[Laffs]

That Heuer does it for me. Nice piece.

[Gabe]

The Marathon is a very nice piece, very solid piece of billet.

Very pleased with the Tag

[92redragtop]

Finally got the Zenith across the border recently - as a dress watch it wears smaller than others which range 42-45mm. Powered by Zenith's El Primero 4069 Chrono movement. That dial though......


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[92redragtop]

Trying to decide between these two black/gold Flyback Chronographs (I have a white dial version already with blue'd hands which is more readable but do like the black/gold combo even though they are harder to read)..........



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[Scrape]

The Black/Gold on the Tissot looks nice but I can see that it can be hard to read. It looks good though.
Trying to decide between these two black/gold Flyback Chronographs (I have a white dial version already with blue'd hands which is more readable but do like the black/gold combo even though they are harder to read)..........



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[92redragtop]

The Black/Gold on the Tissot looks nice but I can see that it can be hard to read. It looks good though.

Yeah I love the vintage look of both and I agree that the black/gold combo is likely more "classic" than the other combo. Would be ok as a daytime watch since it would still be ok to read the black dial/time.



I can wear the white dial one below at night since it's more legible......


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[92redragtop]

For the Heuer fans - saw this F1 model for sale on a local watch forum (looks like it's in very good condition).



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[Scrape]

There is a local watch forum? Interesting. Right now my eye is on a Seiko Prospex King Turtle as a weekend watch.

[92redragtop]

https://canwatchco.ca/

and

Canadian Watch Forum (Facebook)

[92redragtop]

There is a local watch forum? Interesting. Right now my eye is on a Seiko Prospex King Turtle as a weekend watch.

Those are nice divers. What do you think about the Grand Seikos? Too dressy?

[Scrape]

Thank you. I will check them out.

I love the Grand Seiko. The leather strapped ones are not so bad TBH. There are a few limited edition models out last year but were pricey as heck.https://www.grand-seiko.com/ca-en/collections/sbgd205j
https://canwatchco.ca/

and

Canadian Watch Forum (Facebook)


Those are nice divers. What do you think about the Grand Seikos? Too dressy?

[Scrape]

I saw this one one time but I forget where. My jaw dropped at the price of this Grand Seiko.
https://www.grand-seiko.com/ca-en/collections/sbgd202j

This is what I am leaning towards. I am not a watch guy by any means but this one I love so much. Full automatic with sapphire crystal. Silicone band for comfort and looks classy and casual.

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[FABMAN]

I miss wearing proper watches. All I wear now are health trackers. Recently upgraded to new Apple watch 8, although it is great in many ways I miss the elegance of a proper timepiece

[92redragtop]

I miss wearing proper watches. All I wear now are health trackers. Recently upgraded to new Apple watch 8, although it is great in many ways I miss the elegance of a proper timepiece

Yeah, that's my issue as well - there is benefit to the trackers but I prefer an "old school" timepiece. I just wear a plain thin bracelet/band style tracker on my other wrist for health tracking so I can continue to wear a timepiece on my primary wrist.

[92redragtop]

I saw this one one time but I forget where. My jaw dropped at the price of this Grand Seiko.
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This is what I am leaning towards. I am not a watch guy by any means but this one I love so much. Full automatic with sapphire crystal. Silicone band for comfort and looks classy and casual.




The GS attachment /link isn't working. GS is top notch and make their parts/components in-house with a lot of manual/hand crafting so yeah, price will reflect that versus the high volume/production line Seikos.

[92redragtop]

Thank you. I will check them out.

I love the Grand Seiko. The leather strapped ones are not so bad TBH. There are a few limited edition models out last year but were pricey as heck.https://www.grand-seiko.com/ca-en/collections/sbgd205j

10-piece production run models with precious metals/stones.....yeah, that will be pricey.

[redo75]

Wow, that watch site is super huge.
Any suggestions for a new guy to look at, just a general interest to wet my knowledge of this site.
Thanks.

[92redragtop]

You can start with a sub-forum like "General Watch Related Talk" or the brand specific sub-forums if you like a specific brand. As a CDN site it's not as big as a site like www.watchuseek.com/forums/ which has a lot more sub-forums by brands.

[redo75]

OK, thanks

[92redragtop]

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[Scrape]

Link is fixed. Sorry about that.
The GS attachment /link isn't working. GS is top notch and make their parts/components in-house with a lot of manual/hand crafting so yeah, price will reflect that versus the high volume/production line Seikos.

[92redragtop]

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I follow Teddy’s Channel. Very informative.
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