Picked up a NOS 60s tropic with curved ends.
I've never felt a tropic strap be so soft and pliable. Must be the natural rubber of the day?
I've never felt a tropic strap be so soft and pliable. Must be the natural rubber of the day?
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Wristwatches |OT| Keeping time with class
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JUST WOW. Perfect fit. WRIST SHOT PLS! :D
Lulz. I bought the 'sun and moon' for a friend recently from Mr Jones Watch:
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Lately I've found myself be fascinated with Turtles. Kinda leaning towards the Padi Turtle since I already have a Blue Lagoon Samurai. Don is for reference purposes and, obviously, the ultimate turtle.
I was a Michelangelo guy - nunchunks 4ever - but Donatello is definitely a strong contender too :)
The padi looks cool, turtle X pepsi is an iconic and timeless mix :)
So
Ummm...
Well...
IWC made a tiny fidget spinner.
https://www.facebook.com/IWCWatches/videos/1752533634770963/
Ummm...
Well...
IWC made a tiny fidget spinner.
https://www.facebook.com/IWCWatches/videos/1752533634770963/
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2 things:
First, everything about this is wrong. The trailer, the music (SERIOUSLY IWC???), the concept... Atrocious on so many levels :D
Second, my son is 3 yo, and he wanted a spinner. I got him one, and then he realized his fingers are too tiny, so it cannot spin in his hand :S - meaning, I absolutely NEED THIS THING for my kid, right now :D (or not)
Edit: Also, this reminded me of this horror that I was sent not too long ago:
Absolutely gorgeous. Wow, nice find!
On a side note, what's everyone's opinion of the Speedy Reduced? I'm sort of drawn to it - I realize it's not a Moonwatch but it feels like it's a lot more affordable than a Speedy Pro.
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This is just my snob opinion, don't take it too seriously...
But IMO, just don't. The Speedmaster is a legendary watch, with a legendary movement, a legendary design, and an History (with a capital H :D) that will never be challenged by any other chronograph... Because OMEGA was so successful with this particular model, they tended to multiply its variants... Reduced, Polar, Limited Edition, Automatic movement, etc.
If you buy one of those variants, you buy marketing and success, if you buy the 'real deal' ( 311.30.42.30.01.005 ) you buy the legend...
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That said, again, take it with a grain of salt, don't buy the Moonwatch if 42mm is simply too big for you :) There are superb 39mm chronograph that cost a fraction of the Speedmaster, and are still super cool :)
Here is a pic of my NIVADA CHRONOMASTER, which shares some design element with the Moonwatch, and is a nice 39mm :)
Hi everyone!
So I sort of feel like I struck gold here and I want to double check with all of you if this is a good choice:
Bulova Men's Lunar Pilot Chronograph Watch
I've been salivating over the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch for a while but then I just stumbled onto this and I'm in love.
I see on Amazon the leather strap version is $323 and the stainless steel strap version is $412.
Would I be making a good choice? Thank you!
So I sort of feel like I struck gold here and I want to double check with all of you if this is a good choice:
Bulova Men's Lunar Pilot Chronograph Watch
I've been salivating over the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch for a while but then I just stumbled onto this and I'm in love.
I see on Amazon the leather strap version is $323 and the stainless steel strap version is $412.
Would I be making a good choice? Thank you!
Hi everyone!
So I sort of feel like I struck gold here and I want to double check with all of you if this is a good choice:
Bulova Men's Lunar Pilot Chronograph Watch
I've been salivating over the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch for a while but then I just stumbled onto this and I'm in love.
I see on Amazon the leather strap version is $323 and the stainless steel strap version is $412.
Would I be making a good choice? Thank you!
I have the version 1 release of the Bulova Moonwatch (on a bracelet 96B258) and honestly looking at it now it looks antiquated in comparison to the v2 release. Don't get me wrong, it's a great piece and I'm actually wearing it today haha. They really nailed it on the 2nd release though with the retro Logo font and no date IMO. If you opt for the v1 bracelet version, know that you will require curved spring bars if you want to throw a leather strap on it as the placement of the lug holes is different on the bracelet and strap versions for some strange reason. If you are concerned about size, it wears smaller than it says.
There was one guy on WUS who bought the v2 dial and fitted his v1 with it. Looked pretty great, and is something I may consider doing if I can source a dial from Bulova.
I backed the Baltic WatchesKickstarter in May and finally received my automatic three-hander last week. Fortunately, it was worth the wait. I really dig its understated, faithful mid-20th century style and the many lovely subtleties, such as the changing hue on the blued hour and minute hands (I tried to capture it in the images below), the combination of polished and brushed finishing on the case, and even the period-correct acrylic crystal (a point of contention for many, or so I've heard).
The movement is a Miyota 821A, which I understand is unremarkable for watch connoisseurs, but seeing as this is my first automatic watch, it still feels pretty special to me.
Overall I'm very happy with the watch and will probably end up purchasing many different straps for it as the design should go nicely with almost any type of strap.
The movement is a Miyota 821A, which I understand is unremarkable for watch connoisseurs, but seeing as this is my first automatic watch, it still feels pretty special to me.
Overall I'm very happy with the watch and will probably end up purchasing many different straps for it as the design should go nicely with almost any type of strap.
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Nice watches in here.
The problem I've always had with watches is keeping them.
My only watch right now is a 6 year old Seiko SXK009J.
I think another Nomos is in my sights though....
The problem I've always had with watches is keeping them.
My only watch right now is a 6 year old Seiko SXK009J.
I think another Nomos is in my sights though....
Ooooo. Nice. How much was it? I have the Sistem 51 Irony which I adore.Grabbed the Swatch x Hodinkee Sistem51 Vintage 84 last night at their launch event.
My wife bought me an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra antimagnetic for our 25th anniversary last month. Here's the review, which pictures the exact model I got.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-15000-gauss-watch-review/
It's a gorgeous watch, by far the most expensive in my collection, and the quality difference is night & day.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-15000-gauss-watch-review/
It's a gorgeous watch, by far the most expensive in my collection, and the quality difference is night & day.
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I backed the Baltic WatchesKickstarter in May and finally received my automatic three-hander last week. Fortunately, it was worth the wait. I really dig its understated, faithful mid-20th century style and the many lovely subtleties, such as the changing hue on the blued hour and minute hands (I tried to capture it in the images below), the combination of polished and brushed finishing on the case, and even the period-correct acrylic crystal (a point of contention for many, or so I've heard).
The movement is a Miyota 821A, which I understand is unremarkable for watch connoisseurs, but seeing as this is my first automatic watch, it's still feels pretty special to me.
Overall I'm very happy with the watch and will probably end up purchasing many different straps for it as the design should go nicely with almost any type of strap.
Definitely the most interesting kickstarter out there when it comes to watches. The step case, the clean dial, the hands, everything oozes finish and horological authenticity. Bravo!
Grabbed the Swatch x Hodinkee Sistem51 Vintage 84 last night at their launch event.
Casually rocking the coolest watch of the moment! I love it!
My Timex Marlin reissue came in today. Immediately swapped out the strap for a crocodile one.
Dat font! And dat size! Finally a reissue I can get behind :) Wristshot please!!
After spending $30 to ship my watch to Invicta, the estimate they gave me is $64 to replace the bezel.
As miffed as I am at the total cost, I don't think I have much choice. I'm just double checking here to see if that's the standard price for repair, or if I could get a significantly cheaper deal elsewhere.
As miffed as I am at the total cost, I don't think I have much choice. I'm just double checking here to see if that's the standard price for repair, or if I could get a significantly cheaper deal elsewhere.
Isn't that about the price of a new Invicta watch?
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Here you go!
Looks like a still shot from Mad Men (except the mouse and the post its :D)
Looks fantastic! Bravo!!!
Also, regarding the INVICTA, I am with Lyle. For the price of this servicing you can buy a SEIKO 5. I know I would not hesitate between both... But that's personal I guess :)
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So I was thinking about ordering a Stowa Seatime but on every forum or review of the watch it is said that it wears very big on the wrist. I have tiny wrists but still rock a big G-shock so I ...
I think this is doable, even on my wrist. What do you guys think?
printed a 1:1 paper version of the watch and carefully put it on my nato strap to see how it would look :D
I think this is doable, even on my wrist. What do you guys think?
My first automatic watch and my first diver! The screw-down crown was a little tricky at first but I figured out a good way to get enough grip to loosen it without damaging anything hopefully.
I have the opposite concern from the previous poster and if anything this seems a bit small, but I am still liking it all the same. Also sorry if I messed up something with the imgur stuff... I'm getting old.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR WATCH FAM! I hope 2018 will bring you good stuff to wear in good health :)
ARLA is a micro brand from the 30s. The piece is from 1936. LONGINES and DOXA were shipping watches to Sweden which were rebranded with the ARLA name, but really it's a LONGINES :) Thank you :)
Beware with those tests... At the end of the day, thickness is also SUPER important to gage if a watch is too big, so you still may have a bad surprise in spite of your thorough tests :) Keep us posted!
You did not mess up anything mate :) You are still young, rejoice! :D That said, if I may, this is REALLY NOT TOO SMALL! the lugs are touching the edge of your wrist, this is the perfect size IMHO :) Enjoy it!
Can't say know the brand but it looks very nice.
Recently got this one from amazon for a good price.
The watch box is slowly filling up. :P
ARLA is a micro brand from the 30s. The piece is from 1936. LONGINES and DOXA were shipping watches to Sweden which were rebranded with the ARLA name, but really it's a LONGINES :) Thank you :)
So I was thinking about ordering a Stowa Seatime but on every forum or review of the watch it is said that it wears very big on the wrist. I have tiny wrists but still rock a big G-shock so I ...printed a 1:1 paper version of the watch and carefully put it on my nato strap to see how it would look :D
I think this is doable, even on my wrist. What do you guys think?
Beware with those tests... At the end of the day, thickness is also SUPER important to gage if a watch is too big, so you still may have a bad surprise in spite of your thorough tests :) Keep us posted!
My first automatic watch and my first diver! The screw-down crown was a little tricky at first but I figured out a good way to get enough grip to loosen it without damaging anything hopefully.
I have the opposite concern from the previous poster and if anything this seems a bit small, but I am still liking it all the same. Also sorry if I messed up something with the imgur stuff... I'm getting old.
You did not mess up anything mate :) You are still young, rejoice! :D That said, if I may, this is REALLY NOT TOO SMALL! the lugs are touching the edge of your wrist, this is the perfect size IMHO :) Enjoy it!
To late, wrote Stowa today that i would like one of these. :O
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Does anyone know a good springbar tool on Amazon? The one I randomly chose there seems to be pretty low quality with tines that are too big to actually grip the springbar properly.
Awesome, thank you! This sounds like it's just what I'm looking for.
Ah, that's interesting. I assume they aren't as expensive as the Longines brand Longines watches? :>
Meanwhile, I'm looking into getting a handmade strap. Nothing really fancy (as much as having custom handmade stuff can be considered "not fancy" today, lol) - on a local watch forum there are some hobbyists and I'm thinking of getting that strap made by one of them. He's made quite a few of them, so he's pretty proven.
Only thing I'm not sure about is that it's a typical pilot-style strap and it's supposed to be rather thick (3-4mm). I might just bite, tho. It's a bit under $30 so it won't be too bad if I won't like it.
Especially after Christmas. :-D
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The piece has no defined price point really... As far as I know there are only 2 known watches like mine (and the other one is in very bad shape), so it's pretty much 'unique'... But yeah, if you see one pop on ebay, (which happened once in the last 3 years), you could snatch it for a good price I guess :) (FYI, I paid it $500 a couple of years ago from a Japanese collector...).
Also, I imagine he will be too expensive, but I use 'combat straps' (don't google it, you will end up looking at strange BDSM stuff :D:D:D), he is absolutely fantastic, and very nice (he also works 10 mins away from my work place in Montreal :D). His IG / his website.
Let's cross fingers then! :)
That looks really nice. Is that the new Samurai?GF just got me these..
I would love if Seiko brought back this one (circa 2004):
Samurai Blue Lagoon, I think this was released a year ago.
So, at long last, my Seiko 6138 UFO finally works again after going back and forth with the local watchmaker for months. However, he contends that the dial can't set the day of the week, but only the day itself (the number). Is this true? I distinctly remember being able to do this when I first got the watch, but he said he looked at the technical manual and that there's no part in the watch that would allow me to set the day of the week. He showed me how I could quickly change days
I'm torn about what to do, at this point. It's been a ridiculously complicated process getting him to actually fix the movement without breaking something else, so I'm very hesitant to go back and ask him to open the watch again. He seemed so convinced that there was no way to adjust it.
He did show me that you could go back an hour (or something) and then go forward to more quickly skip days, but I don't remember how he did that, exactly.
I have the same watch and it was pretty much my favorite one until I bought myself a Padi new turtle. What an awesome watch. Btw. What size is your wrist?
Not really needing a new watch, but I'm kinda eyeing Seiko Tunas at the moment. Anyone here own one? Care to share experiences?
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GF just got me these..
Just superb! Excellent size!
My timepiece:
Longines HydroConquest Automatic. I really love it.
Something you don't see everyday! Nice job at not having the same diver as everyone else :)
Guys , i need help, i need to know the model of this watch, im gonna buy it (used), but i cant find the exact model of the watch.
1000 thanks.
Montblanc Star Collection Ladies 36 Quartz. Ref. 105892.
You are the fucking man, wasted my day trying to find it, you are awesome. tyvm
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Did you end up buying it? I don't want to be a dick, but I really think there are many other (and IMO better) choices for a lady's chronograph these days. That said, if she loves it, then there is no debate :)
Of course bro, go ahead, you know a lot about watches, what are the better options?
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I would need to know a bit more about her :) Age? Occasion? Occupation? What does she like/hate? etc. :)
Some really nice ones in this thread!
I only have a humble Orient Ray II haha, but I really like it.
I only have a humble Orient Ray II haha, but I really like it.