The Watch Fanatic Thread

[Prepuce of Doom 21056]

My wife has a Seiko solar and likes it just fine. Still runs like a champ after 3-4 years. 

My only complaint is that she can't be bothered to adjust the date as needed, so I end up doing that whenever it catches my eye. 

[Sam Lin 3551]

I've got 2 Citizen Ecodrive that I don't wear, but every few months take out of the drawer and put on a windowsill to recharge. Been 8? years now and they're still very close to accurate time.

[Prepuce of Doom 21056]

As further proof that we're living in the darkest timeline, the crystal on my wife's watch cracked this very afternoon. 

Edited January 17, 2019 by Prepuce of Doom

[BigDHornfan 6545]

15 hours ago, tokamak said:

Any of y'all ever fuck with solar movements? I've been looking for a Seiko diver to be my weekend/pool/whatever watch. Was originally thinking auto but they seem to really be pushing the solar option at the price point I'm looking at (<$200). I must admit that the whole no service, no winding thing appeals to me. Do they work pretty well in practice?

I have 3 and have not had any issues whatsoever with any of them.  All have been great watches.   

Seiko SNE109

 

Citizen AT4008-51E

 

Citizen BN0151-09L

Edited January 17, 2019 by BigDHornfan

[JSB 677]

On 1/16/2019 at 6:40 AM, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

Raise your hand if you chortled when you read this.

 

On 1/15/2019 at 7:26 AM, Onboard 2.0 said:

A former collection of 20+ says Hey, My name's Onboard and I'm a watchaholic.....

Checking in here. I thought I was done a year ago, then lost my Magrette, decided I needed to replace it, ended up buying two relatively inexpensive watches, and deciding that I finally needed to add a Rolex to the collection. I'm finishing a major project at work at the end of May, after which, I will finally decide on the model of Rolex I need, and then, like clockwork, I will decide that I finally need to pull the trigger on a Nomos, Glashutte, or IWC because I've always really liked their offerings, plus REASONS  

[huge 3793]

1 hour ago, JSB said:

REASONS  

You're speaking our language...

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 hours ago, JSB said:

 

Checking in here. I thought I was done a year ago, then lost my Magrette, decided I needed to replace it, ended up buying two relatively inexpensive watches, and deciding that I finally needed to add a Rolex to the collection. I'm finishing a major project at work at the end of May, after which, I will finally decide on the model of Rolex I need, and then, like clockwork, I will decide that I finally need to pull the trigger on a Nomos, Glashutte, or IWC because I've always really liked their offerings, plus REASONS  

I'd be doing a Glashute Original if I had the watch bug right now.

[tokamak 6395]

Checking in here. I thought I was done a year ago, then lost my Magrette, decided I needed to replace it, ended up buying two relatively inexpensive watches, and deciding that I finally needed to add a Rolex to the collection. I'm finishing a major project at work at the end of May, after which, I will finally decide on the model of Rolex I need, and then, like clockwork, I will decide that I finally need to pull the trigger on a Nomos, Glashutte, or IWC because I've always really liked their offerings, plus REASONS  

Yacht Master II, imo

[huge 3793]

11 hours ago, tokamak said:

Yacht Master II, imo

you cannot be serious

[Cajun 11705]

What's the problem with a Yacht Master II?

[G650 14246]

[Cajun 11705]

I plead ignorance, just curious.  

I haven't read the whole thread, or much of it for that matter, so I'm assuming that huge is anti-Rolex or somethings just not right with that model.

[tokamak 6395]

19 hours ago, Cajun said:

I plead ignorance, just curious.  

I haven't read the whole thread, or much of it for that matter, so I'm assuming that huge is anti-Rolex or somethings just not right with that model.

It’s ginormous. And kinda busy, yeah. Not exactly the classic Rolex look. I’m sure it’s the Rolex of choice for rappers and NFL players right now.

All that said, I was still kinda half-serious. The complication IS pretty cool, IMO. And the look doesn’t bother me, I think it’s kinda unique. If it was 40 mm people would probably think about it completely differently.

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

Nah, even at 40 it would still be ridiculous. 

[Cajun 11705]

4 hours ago, tokamak said:

It’s ginormous. And kinda busy, yeah. Not exactly the classic Rolex look. I’m sure it’s the Rolex of choice for rappers and NFL players right now.

All that said, I was still kinda half-serious. The complication IS pretty cool, IMO. And the look doesn’t bother me, I think it’s kinda unique. If it was 40 mm people would probably think about it completely differently.

Ah, ok, now it makes sense.  I know nothing about the YC2.

I have this one and was wondering if I was some kind of doucher for it.  

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

Ah, ok, now it makes sense.  I know nothing about the YC2.
I have this one and was wondering if I was some kind of doucher for it.  

Only a half doucher. Just kidding, of course. That was too easy


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[Cajun 11705]

Well, shit!

I guess I'm a doucher for linking a pic bigger than a computer screen.

fml

[G650 14246]

10 hours ago, Cajun said:

Ah, ok, now it makes sense.  I know nothing about the YC2.

I have this one and was wondering if I was some kind of doucher for it.  

 

I've got the classic Yachtie too, but in rhodium face.

 

 

The two watches are so far apart they might as well be from completely different manufacturers  

[Cajun 11705]

This?  I mean it's not my preference and it's definitely a busier face, but I'd certainly recognize it right away as a Rolex.  I've gotta be missing something.  The gigantic "Yacht Master II" on the dial is douchey though.  Reminds me of the giant Longhorn emblem in center field at the Disch.  Leave that giant, in your face crap to aggy... 

Edited January 28, 2019 by Cajun

[G650 14246]

[Cajun 11705]

Fucking awesome.

And, yes, on second viewing I don't like it.  The blue and red shit, the giant YM2 crap on the face dial, the face color, etc.  Too much shit going on there.

Edited January 28, 2019 by Cajun

[Gladeite 375]

 

Just got my 118 series President back from service.  $1400.  Sort of pissed about the cost.  It has been 12 years since new but was thinking it would be 1/2 that much.  My Cartier is 35 years old and still runs pretty good.  It loses a few minutes a week but I am scared to send it in.

[Chewbacca 7767]

25 minutes ago, Gladeite said:

 

Just got my 118 series President back from service.  $1400.  Sort of pissed about the cost.  It has been 12 years since new but was thinking it would be 1/2 that much.  My Cartier is 35 years old and still runs pretty good.  It loses a few minutes a week but I am scared to send it in.

 $1,400?  Holy shit.  

[cabowabo 4484]

On 1/28/2019 at 6:05 AM, Cajun said:

This?  I mean it's not my preference and it's definitely a busier face, but I'd certainly recognize it right away as a Rolex.  I've gotta be missing something.  The gigantic "Yacht Master II" on the dial is douchey though.  Reminds me of the giant Longhorn emblem in center field at the Disch.  Leave that giant, in your face crap to aggy... 

I'd wear that biyatch,.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

On 1/28/2019 at 7:05 AM, Cajun said:

This?  I mean it's not my preference and it's definitely a busier face, but I'd certainly recognize it right away as a Rolex.  I've gotta be missing something.  The gigantic "Yacht Master II" on the dial is douchey though.  Reminds me of the giant Longhorn emblem in center field at the Disch.  Leave that giant, in your face crap to aggy... 

It's very very heavy handed.  Is it 40 or 43 mm ?  I think the bezel over powers the face, and the proportions are all off,  and the "YACHT MASTER " across the bezel screams LOOK AT MEEEEE !!! .  It oughtta light up.  They should have quit with Yacht master I.

[RPM 26318]

I have a Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk that spends more time in the drawer than on my wrist. It's never run down or lost time. Goes into sleep mode after sensing storage to save power.

[The Royal We 3069]

I'm in the market for a new watch and think that I'm going to make a leap up this time around.  Thanks to this thread on TOS, I started with the Maratec mid pilot and then got a SKX007 that I'm still wearing every day.  But the SKX is losing more than a minute every day and is looking a little beat up these days.  I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want and what will be a good fit for me as I don't ever take my watch off.  I put an Isofrane on the SKX and very rarely take it off unless I'm playing golf.

I had my mind made up on a Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT for the longest time, but I got cold feet and now I've started looking again and have been running down the rabbit hole on a bunch of different brands/styles.  I like the looks of Nomos' stuff, but they do seem a little delicate and some of the comments upthread have spooked me a bit.  There are a few different Sinn options that I like, but not being able to try one on anywhere makes that a little tough.  I really like the blue faced Milgauss but have always thought that I would stay away from Rolex when I made a big purchase - mainly to do something a little different.  I'm drawn to the Panerai Luminor watches, but I'm not sure if they would look too big on my wrist.  The main one I've been looking at is not as thick as the SKX, but probably would wear a little bigger with the crown guard and pillow shaped case.  The IWC below is more than I want to spend, but damn it looks fine.

GMT - https://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-23190432204001.html

Nomos - https://www.jomashop.com/nomos-watch-271.html

PAM - https://www.jomashop.com/panerai-watch-pam00537.html

IWC - https://www.jomashop.com/iwc-watch-iw500705.html

 

I know I'll probably have to change up my watch wearing habits if I spend this much, but do you guys have any other ideas or things I should be considering?  You a-holes are the reason why I even became interested in watches, so I'd appreciate any other thoughts.  Also, would Jomashop be a decent place to buy?  I'll probably look for whatever I end up deciding on used first, but I don't know if I'll be able to find what I'm looking for on watchuseek.

 

 

 

 

[huge 3793]

Joma is fine but also don’t be too afraid to buy off the forums on watchuseek. I have had nothing but good experiences doing that.

Plus browsing the for sale by owner threads will expand your horizons.

Happy hunting.

[G650 14246]

Seamaster all the way.

[MadBurgerMaker 404]

I can fap to all four of those.  

Hey Huge, or anyone, have you sold anything on Watchuseek?  I'm still eventually going to get around to offloading some stuff, but I've noticed on there that...I guess at least the ones I've seen...point to their WuS history/posting/etc to help vouch for themselves.  I have none.  Would that be a problem, you think?

 

 

 

[Scooter Monzingo 820]

On 1/28/2019 at 6:39 AM, G650 said:

 

I've got the classic Yachtie too, but in rhodium face.

 

 

The two watches are so far apart they might as well be from completely different manufacturers  

While shopping for my DSSD (because I wanted a 44mm watch). The only other Rolex option I remember seeing that carried the larger case was the YMII in 43. But I never saw the II with a white face/blue marker that carried a matching stainless bracelet and bezel. First time for everything I guess.

i only remember seeing them with a white face/blue marker. And a matching blue bezel with a gold/stainless bracelet?

[huge 3793]

13 hours ago, MadBurgerMaker said:

I can fap to all four of those.  

Hey Huge, or anyone, have you sold anything on Watchuseek?  I'm still eventually going to get around to offloading some stuff, but I've noticed on there that...I guess at least the ones I've seen...point to their WuS history/posting/etc to help vouch for themselves.  I have none.  Would that be a problem, you think?

 

 

 

Yes I have sold several.  It helped that it was always cheaper watches.  Never anything over $1000.  People will also point to their ebay rep for vouching.

It's easy to build your rep buying rather than selling.  Sending money to strangers over the internet tends to make you trustworthy I guess.

 

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

I'm in the market for a new watch and think that I'm going to make a leap up this time around.  Thanks to this thread on TOS, I started with the Maratec mid pilot and then got a SKX007 that I'm still wearing every day.  But the SKX is losing more than a minute every day and is looking a little beat up these days.  I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want and what will be a good fit for me as I don't ever take my watch off.  I put an Isofrane on the SKX and very rarely take it off unless I'm playing golf.
I had my mind made up on a Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT for the longest time, but I got cold feet and now I've started looking again and have been running down the rabbit hole on a bunch of different brands/styles.  I like the looks of Nomos' stuff, but they do seem a little delicate and some of the comments upthread have spooked me a bit.  There are a few different Sinn options that I like, but not being able to try one on anywhere makes that a little tough.  I really like the blue faced Milgauss but have always thought that I would stay away from Rolex when I made a big purchase - mainly to do something a little different.  I'm drawn to the Panerai Luminor watches, but I'm not sure if they would look too big on my wrist.  The main one I've been looking at is not as thick as the SKX, but probably would wear a little bigger with the crown guard and pillow shaped case.  The IWC below is more than I want to spend, but damn it looks fine.
GMT - https://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-23190432204001.html
Nomos - https://www.jomashop.com/nomos-watch-271.html
PAM - https://www.jomashop.com/panerai-watch-pam00537.html
IWC - https://www.jomashop.com/iwc-watch-iw500705.html
 
I know I'll probably have to change up my watch wearing habits if I spend this much, but do you guys have any other ideas or things I should be considering?  You a-holes are the reason why I even became interested in watches, so I'd appreciate any other thoughts.  Also, would Jomashop be a decent place to buy?  I'll probably look for whatever I end up deciding on used first, but I don't know if I'll be able to find what I'm looking for on watchuseek.
 
 
 
 

IWC all the way. Check out the DavidSW site. He had one last weekend that I think was pre-owned but the price was good.


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[huge 3793]

I'm admittedly jaded as I have an IWC also but of those I don't think it's particularly close.  If you can swing a Portugieser you do that and don't look back.

[The Royal We 3069]

Thanks for the info!  I requested some additional information on the IWC from DavidSW - that looks to be a pretty good value.

What are your thoughts on a white faced watch of that size - will it be too "loud" on my wrist?  I've read on some of the forums that it wears big because of the 14mm thickness and I wonder if those are just purists or if the concerns are valid.

[The Royal We 3069]

I found another Portugieser on WUS that says the warranty card is dated 7/2012 and was "regulated" in October of 2018.  Pardon my ignorance, but what is regulated vs. serviced?  I sent the guy a text and am trying to meet up with him later this week to check it out.

[TwiceHorn 31440]

Regulated means the movement was adjusted for timekeeping purposes.  It doesn't necessarily include any kind of service.  But service typically means lubrication and possible replacement of a weakened mainspring or balance spring or both.  Which would seem to be things one might want to do before or with regulation.

 

https://timekeeperforum.com/forum/threads/adjustment-and-regulation.21105/

Edited February 4, 2019 by TwiceHorn

[The Royal We 3069]

Perfect.  Thank you.

[Chewbacca 7767]

On 1/30/2019 at 4:57 PM, The Royal We said:

I'm in the market for a new watch and think that I'm going to make a leap up this time around.  Thanks to this thread on TOS, I started with the Maratec mid pilot and then got a SKX007 that I'm still wearing every day.  But the SKX is losing more than a minute every day and is looking a little beat up these days.  I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want and what will be a good fit for me as I don't ever take my watch off.  I put an Isofrane on the SKX and very rarely take it off unless I'm playing golf.

I had my mind made up on a Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT for the longest time, but I got cold feet and now I've started looking again and have been running down the rabbit hole on a bunch of different brands/styles.  I like the looks of Nomos' stuff, but they do seem a little delicate and some of the comments upthread have spooked me a bit.  There are a few different Sinn options that I like, but not being able to try one on anywhere makes that a little tough.  I really like the blue faced Milgauss but have always thought that I would stay away from Rolex when I made a big purchase - mainly to do something a little different.  I'm drawn to the Panerai Luminor watches, but I'm not sure if they would look too big on my wrist.  The main one I've been looking at is not as thick as the SKX, but probably would wear a little bigger with the crown guard and pillow shaped case.  The IWC below is more than I want to spend, but damn it looks fine.

GMT - https://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-23190432204001.html

Nomos - https://www.jomashop.com/nomos-watch-271.html

PAM - https://www.jomashop.com/panerai-watch-pam00537.html

IWC - https://www.jomashop.com/iwc-watch-iw500705.html

 

I know I'll probably have to change up my watch wearing habits if I spend this much, but do you guys have any other ideas or things I should be considering?  You a-holes are the reason why I even became interested in watches, so I'd appreciate any other thoughts.  Also, would Jomashop be a decent place to buy?  I'll probably look for whatever I end up deciding on used first, but I don't know if I'll be able to find what I'm looking for on watchuseek.

 

 

 

 

IWC or PAM.  I love Omega, but not a huge fan of that particular watch.  Nomos is completely outclassed in that group.

[huge 3793]

21 hours ago, The Royal We said:

Thanks for the info!  I requested some additional information on the IWC from DavidSW - that looks to be a pretty good value.

What are your thoughts on a white faced watch of that size - will it be too "loud" on my wrist?  I've read on some of the forums that it wears big because of the 14mm thickness and I wonder if those are just purists or if the concerns are valid.

There is a solution, go try one on.  In Houston I would recommend Zadok on Post Oak.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

18 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

IWC or PAM.  I love Omega, but not a huge fan of that particular watch.  Nomos is completely outclassed in that group.

They're not even in the same universe of watchmakers.  NOMOS is a Frankenstein watch co.  Not that there's anything wrong with that, but the comparison ends at them all being watches.

[utxmike05 1828]

Nato strap Tuesday. Not sure if that is a thing but oh well.




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[The Royal We 3069]

I'm going to try on the IWC tomorrow.  I live way out in the sticks, so getting to a shop to try something on is a little more difficult for me.

In general though, if someone has good rep on WUS and on ebay, you guys feel comfortable with making a big purchase from someone?  I know it's not a big deal, but I don't think I'd be comfortable with it without reading so much from you guys on buying used/from a random dude on the internet...

[Gladeite 375]

I use Wingates in Dallas.  Bought Pres and wife's Datejust from them.

 

https://www.tic-tock.com 

 

 

 

 

 

[Chewbacca 7767]

3 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

Nato strap Tuesday. Not sure if that is a thing but oh well.




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Love the Seamaster 300s, but the lack of date would drive me nuts.

[utxmike05 1828]

Love the Seamaster 300s, but the lack of date would drive me nuts.

Agreed. It’s probably my favorite I own bc I have 4 straps/bands, but hard to wear everyday....I often catch myself glancing at the dial looking for the date.


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[Bogeywon 2519]

Thinking of pissing the wife of and buying a Rolex in Vegas for myself

[Chewbacca 7767]

1 hour ago, Bogeywon said:

Thinking of pissing the wife of and buying a Rolex in Vegas for myself

Do it.  

[noharleyyet 2838]

1 hour ago, Bogeywon said:

Thinking of pissing the wife of and buying a Rolex in Vegas for myself

...you will succeed.

[AUinHsv 579]

From what I have been reading on other forums there is a distinct shortage of Rolex sports models. Apparently most dealers have Datejusts and other similar. On the other hand I haven't liked many of the Rolex line in last few years - too big and too much added bling. Very happy with my older Sub