Wristwatches

[Fbolt]

Floating around the forum this morning, I'm posting in multiple areas including outdoor sports (hunting), soccer, and knives. All interests of mine. Another one is wristwatches. Any other horological aficionados out there?

I probably own about 20 watches, mostly used, mostly retro, and mostly somewhat cheap in the grand scale of watches.

 

[enrico514]

Floating around the forum this morning, I'm posting in multiple areas including outdoor sports (hunting), soccer, and knives. All interests of mine. Another one is wristwatches. Any other horological aficionados out there?

I probably own about 20 watches, mostly used, mostly retro, and mostly somewhat cheap in the grand scale of watches.

I've got six pieces I wear regularly. It's an expensive hobby and I haven't bought anything in the last couple of years as prices have just exploded!!!

 

[BobbyMac]

I have a wee bit of a fetish...

My crown jewel is a 1939 Omega that my Grandfather brought to this country after WWII.

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[gkIrish]

Started a collection in my teens (pocket watches too). I'm mostly trying to gather as many different types (size, color, material) that I can and worry less about quality at this point since I can't afford the really nice ones.

 

[ShakeDown]

Glad I didn't start this one... But yes I'm a watch guy too. Mostly dive/military style watches. I rotate a couple Citizen pieces regularly, my favorite is below with some other edc items:

My dream timepiece is a Marathon GSAR... Someday.

 

[twig21]

I've got six pieces I wear regularly. It's an expensive hobby and I haven't bought anything in the last couple of years as prices have just exploded!!!

Quite right, it is indeed an expensive hobby. I was lucky, my former boss gave me a Rolex GMT Master with the Pepsi Bezel for my 25th Anniversary in the golf business. I had one when I was younger and sold it for nursery furniture when my first child was born. He remembered that and bought me one. I also found a Heuer Monza Chronograph which needs some work so I hope to get that running one day. Its a beautiful timepiece.

 

[Fbolt]

Have really thought about learning how to repair/restore/mod. Too many hobbies & interests though. Maybe retirement.

 

[irishog77]

Glad I didn't start this one... But yes I'm a watch guy too. Mostly dive/military style watches. I rotate a couple Citizen pieces regularly, my favorite is below with some other edc items:

My dream timepiece is a Marathon GSAR... Someday.

Do you wear cargo pants all the time to carry all your everyday carry items? Or do you wear a fanny pack?

 

[ShakeDown]

Do you wear cargo pants all the time to carry all your everyday carry items? Or do you wear a fanny pack?

If you ever see me wearing cargo pants... That means I'm feeling REAL serious

 

[irishog77]

If you ever see me wearing cargo pants... That means I'm feeling REAL serious

If I was a patient of yours, I guess I'd probably feel better about you if you were wearing cargo pants instead of a fanny pack?

 

[ShakeDown]

Have really thought about learning how to repair/restore/mod. Too many hobbies & interests though. Maybe retirement.

Same, I don't know newly enough about timepieces. At least compared to steel/fishing/hunting. Can't wait to get into archery and fly fishing.

 

[BobbyMac]

Quite right, it is indeed an expensive hobby. I was lucky, my former boss gave me a Rolex GMT Master with the Pepsi Bezel for my 25th Anniversary in the golf business. I had one when I was younger and sold it for nursery furniture when my first child was born. He remembered that and bought me one. I also found a Heuer Monza Chronograph which needs some work so I hope to get that running one day. Its a beautiful timepiece.

You're not the guy who outbid me on a Vintage Rose Gold / Brown Leather fixer-upper last year on Ebay are you???
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[ShakeDown]

If I was a patient of yours, I guess I'd probably feel better about you if you were wearing cargo pants instead of a fanny pack?

You can hide SO MUCH under those fancy lab coats.

 

[Irish YJ]

Floating around the forum this morning, I'm posting in multiple areas including outdoor sports (hunting), soccer, and knives. All interests of mine. Another one is wristwatches. Any other horological aficionados out there?

I probably own about 20 watches, mostly used, mostly retro, and mostly somewhat cheap in the grand scale of watches.

I probably have 10 after giving some away. My favorites are Tags, Omegas, Breitlings, and Ebel. My favorite is probably my Titanium 1000M Chrono Avenger M.

I have a wee bit of a fetish...

My crown jewel is a 1939 Omega that my Grandfather brought to this country after WWII.

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Sounds very cool. Post a pic if you can.

 

[GoIrish41]

Anybody got the time?

 

[Henges24]

I have one that's called an iphone. I carry it around with me where I go. It just fits right inside my pocket comfortably so I can't have to wear something annoying on my wrist all day. It really comes in handy.

 

[twig21]

You're not the guy who outbid me on a Vintage Rose Gold / Brown Leather fixer-upper last year on Ebay are you???
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No I promise I didn't do that to you. It was a gift. Just needs a new band and one of the chronograph buttons. Very vintage looking timepiece. Got to say you have exquisite taste though

 

[Fbolt]

Ebay is the bane of my existence when it comes to watches. Just bought my wife a new one on that flea market last week. Last purchase for me was a Majestime manual wind with a cool dial. I love those older watches.

YJ, you've already outpaced me with those brands. I'd love an newer Omega but have settled for a vintage Seamaster and a few Orients/Citizens. My high end is very low.

This thread needs pics:

my citizen havana w/aftermarket strap

Raketa 24 hr dial on a leather nato

Chinese auto w/ Seagull movement

Orient WT

 

[enrico514]

Ebay is the bane of my existence when it comes to watches. Just bought my wife a new one on that flea market last week. Last purchase for me was a Majestime manual wind with a cool dial. I love those older watches.

YJ, you've already outpaced me with those brands. I'd love an newer Omega but have settled for a vintage Seamaster and a few Orients/Citizens. My high end is very low.

This thread needs pics:

my citizen havana w/aftermarket strap

Raketa 24 hr dial on a leather nato

Chinese auto w/ Seagull movement

Orient WT

That Paketa looks very interesting!

 

[NDFan4Life]

I bought a Rolex from a guy I got an email from a few months ago.

It runs like shit, but it sure looks good.

 

[Junkhead]

I have 5-6 I rotate. Nothing more like like $500 retail. Bulova, Citizen etc...(I paid nowhere near retail of course). I would like to get more and some higher end ones at some point.

 

[Irish#1]

I've got a nice Citizen my wife got me for Fathers Day a while back. After wearing for quite a few years I put it away to eventually give to one of my boys. I also own two Lamborghini's (same family that makes the car). I really like them, Swiss movement and nice looking. Looking to pick up another here eventually.

 

[Irish Insanity]

I have a pretty nice Bulova I received as a gift form my GF. I'm a huge watch fan and would like to start a collection, but honestly I have no clue where to start.

 

[Irish YJ]

My favorite. Not the one I wear the most, but my favorite.

 

[BobD]

The only watch I own is a Citizens Titanium Eco Drive that my wife bought me about 12 years ago to match my titanium wedding ring. It's always worked great and I think it's an awesome watch.

 

[Irish YJ]

I have a pretty nice Bulova I received as a gift form my GF. I'm a huge watch fan and would like to start a collection, but honestly I have no clue where to start.

There's no right place to start. It's really just what you like. I started with a few Movados, then moved to Tags. Not a big fan of the newer Movados. You can get a really nice Tag for under a $1000 if you shop. Sam's and Costco has a pretty good selection of nice watches believe it or not. Costco has more high end. Jarred also has some great deals if you are patient. They run specials called "vault values" several times a year as the new models come out. Got a $3500 Tag Link with diamonds for around $1500 about 6 years ago. It was really the first expensive one I bought.

 

[koonja]

"I have here a Casio".

Reps to anyone who knows the movie.

 

[gkIrish]

"I have here a Casio".

Reps to anyone who knows the movie.

PT & A. Duh

 

[Irish#1]

"I have here a Casio".

Reps to anyone who knows the movie.

PT & A. Duh

Koonja is serving up softballs.

 

[Irish#1]

My favorite. Not the one I wear the most, but my favorite.

I hope you didn't pay more than $10 for that. It's missing the numbers 2, 6, 10 & 12. lol