The Watch Fanatic Thread

[huge 3793]

Omega is a badass brand, but so is Tudor.

And Rolex is Rolex.  I can't believe I am having to stick up for them.

@tokamak, that's a slick piece and I think you made a great choice.  As far as NEEDING a winder, no, you dont.  I have never seen anything that says that keeping your auto constantly wound is markedly better than not.  Others might have other intel.  I cycle between 3 autos and do not have a winder.

[noharleyyet 2838]

I drank the kool aid a bought a winder for the one auto I own...kinda cool and pretty convenient to strap and go, but no, you don't need one to protect the integrity of the movement.

Edited July 24, 2018 by noharleyyet

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

17 minutes ago, huge said:

Omega is a badass brand, but so is Tudor.

And Rolex is Rolex.  I can't believe I am having to stick up for them.

@tokamak, that's a slick piece and I think you made a great choice.  As far as NEEDING a winder, no, you dont.  I have never seen anything that says that keeping your auto constantly wound is markedly better than not.  Others might have other intel.  I cycle between 3 autos and do not have a winder.

You're not having  to stick up for them. As I said , its personal preference.  Rolex is a quality brand. I've never owned one nor will I. They just don't do it for me.

I think of Tudor as the watch some buy when they can't afford the Rolex they want. That's not a knock on it's quality.  I've owned at least 20 different watch brands thru the years.  I just prefer those brands you don't see on the street every day.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

and the new Tudors are pretty badass.

[Tap 58]

I dunno about all that, but the Tudor heritage chrono you mentioned is at the top of my list.

[tokamak 6391]

Yeah, like I said, I've had my eye on the AT 15,000 gauss since the day I first saw it, but that exact Tudor really turned my head and made it a tough decision. OnBoard is entitled to his opinion of course, but that is a badass watch.

[noharleyyet 2838]

9 hours ago, tokamak said:

Anniversary present from the wife. I took a long look at a Tudor Heritage Chrono, but ended up picking this. I've wanted one of these ever since it came out.

I'm gonna leave it on the NATO for now.

 

Dumb question: this is the 2nd mechanical watch that I own (also have a Stowa Marine). Never had to worry about keeping the Stowa wound because I wore it every day. Now I'll be alternating. Should I invest in a winder? Is it "bad" for a mechanical watch to stop and start all the time?

That watch is cool as hell....

Edited July 25, 2018 by noharleyyet

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 hours ago, tokamak said:

Yeah, like I said, I've had my eye on the AT 15,000 gauss since the day I first saw it, but that exact Tudor really turned my head and made it a tough decision. OnBoard is entitled to his opinion of course, but that is a badass watch.

Not an argument from me, about it's looks, just never had the desire to buy either brand.

[tx 3 putt 76862]

On 7/13/2018 at 7:17 AM, capnamerca said:

When I got my Aqua Terra last year, my interest in owning any other watches just completely vanished. I guess that means I purchased well? Still love this fucking thread ... 

Anyone want to buy a Sinn EZM3? I need to get off my ass and get it listed somewhere. Just sitting in a drawer, and I'm never going to wear it.

 

same thing happened to me when I bought my Planet Ocean XL

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Latest. Got the VDB 5th Anniversary. Came with a great canvas strap and a black Isofrane style from VDB. Looking for something really unique and able to stand up to some abuse. Thinking shark.

[Tap 58]

Yeah, like I said, I've had my eye on the AT 15,000 gauss since the day I first saw it, but that exact Tudor really turned my head and made it a tough decision. OnBoard is entitled to his opinion of course, but that is a badass watch. 

I wouldn't see that Tudor on someone's wrist and think, well that guy couldn't afford a Rolex (unless it was my wrist at some point hopefully, then that would be an accurate statement) 

 

 

I've acquired more watches than I want over the last year. Thinking about either that tudor chrono or a 39.5 mm PO to replace most of them before long. Someday I'll quit being lazy and sell off some knives and watches.

[52-80 19142]

Fuck bitches get watches

[MadBurgerMaker 404]

Speaking of selling watches, has anyone ever used Crown & Caliber?

[Tap 58]

Speaking of selling watches, has anyone ever used Crown & Caliber?

Funny, I was actually reading about that today. Yelp reviews were pretty mixed fwiw.

[Sam Lin 3550]

The main benefit of a winder is not having to reset the time (and especially date if you don't have quick-set date).

There are arguments both ways on whether stopping and intermittent use is bad for a mechanical movement - the other side says constant running causes more wear. I wouldn't worry about it at all. If setting the time/date is annoying, keep it on a winder.

[utxmike05 1828]

I took the plunge and got two Wolf winders from a sale on Amazon. Really digging them over cheaper model I have owned. Bigger one has storage on top.

They do help for my auto that had day and date that I rarely wore.




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[MadBurgerMaker 404]

A friend of mine was asking about differences in lume, so I took a quick photo of the watch box with what is currently sitting in there (there are 3 more off on the table next to it heh I need to sell some stuff). Figured yall might be alright with it too:

Draken, Oris, Tudor, Seiko, Ball

Bernhardt, Tag, Steinhart, Mido, G. Gerlach

 

I like divers, what can I say?  Pretty obvious which one I've been wearing for the last month or however long.  Also the Ball tritium doesn't show up very well in a picture like this.  Sitting next to an SKX, which could probably be used as a flashlight, doesn't help.

Edited July 27, 2018 by MadBurgerMaker

[noharleyyet 2838]

12 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

I took the plunge and got two Wolf winders from a sale on Amazon. Really digging them over cheaper model I have owned. Bigger one has storage on top.

They do help for my auto that had day and date that I rarely wore.




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Have the Wolf on the left. sans display compartment. 

[bigshark88 388]

Picked up this Orient automatic diver for $320 on ebay.

Wanted an auto for beach/boat/fishing/pool use. Something that can see some sunscreen and fish slime and wouldn't be a heartbreaker if lost overboard. 44mm feels a little large on my wrist but I just put it on.

[lonestarguido 21]

I took the plunge and got two Wolf winders from a sale on Amazon. Really digging them over cheaper model I have owned. Bigger one has storage on top.

They do help for my auto that had day and date that I rarely wore.




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That NATO in the Seamaster is really sweet man


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[Slacks 6819]

Breitling doesn’t really sound like it fits your collection...which one you thinking?

650 what Yachty do you have? Been jonesing the Blue or Iridium face lately


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Blue face is daily wear for the corporate suspicious... just saying.

[Slacks 6819]

A friend of mine was asking about differences in lume, so I took a quick photo of the watch box with what is currently sitting in there (there are 3 more off on the table next to it heh I need to sell some stuff). Figured yall might be alright with it too:

Draken, Oris, Tudor, Seiko, Ball
Bernhardt, Tag, Steinhart, Mido, G. Gerlach
 
I like divers, what can I say?  Pretty obvious which one I've been wearing for the last month or however long.  Also the Ball tritium doesn't show up very well in a picture like this.  Sitting next to an SKX, which could probably be used as a flashlight, doesn't help.

SKX is so much a favorite... it's my weekender / non-corporate. My first real auto, etc.

[TexTexTex 104]

I'm looking for an everyday watch to wear.  I haven't been a watch wearer, but looking to change my ways.  I've been looking primarily at three different watches and wanted to get y'all's take.  I hardly ever am in a suit and tie, but would like something that looks good casual to business casual.  

Stowa, Archimede, Sinn

Sinn 356 is a really cool looking watch, but might be pricey for getting back into the watch game

Archimede either outdoor protect, or pilot 39

Stowa- Flieger classic 40

 

If I should look at a different brand or am making any kind of mistake please advise

 

 

[Superhero 8826]

On 8/1/2018 at 9:22 AM, TexTexTex said:

I'm looking for an everyday watch to wear.  I haven't been a watch wearer, but looking to change my ways.  I've been looking primarily at three different watches and wanted to get y'all's take.  I hardly ever am in a suit and tie, but would like something that looks good casual to business casual.  

Stowa, Archimede, Sinn

Sinn 356 is a really cool looking watch, but might be pricey for getting back into the watch game

Archimede either outdoor protect, or pilot 39

Stowa- Flieger classic 40

If I should look at a different brand or am making any kind of mistake please advise

Archimede makes a great watch (I have a Klassik 39), but if you're getting a pilot, spend the extra and get the Stowa. Much more history behind the brand.

No date looks cleaner and is more classic, but damn if it's not easier to look at your watch for a date instead of having to pull out your cell phone.

[52-80 19142]

If you're looking at functional, independent German watches, Damasko has to get consideration.  Has to.  

[tokamak 6391]

What's the going rate to service a basic ETA movement? My Stowa is running ~30s/day fast so I think it needs service but the few places around Houston that I've called are quoting me like $3-400, which seems really high. That's half the cost of the damn watch itself.

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

14 minutes ago, tokamak said:

What's the going rate to service a basic ETA movement? My Stowa is running ~30s/day fast so I think it needs service but the few places around Houston that I've called are quoting me like $3-400, which seems really high. That's half the cost of the damn watch itself.

so about tree-fiddy?  

[Tap 58]

Seems like you could buy a new movement for that price.

[cabowabo 4484]

What's the going rate to service a basic ETA movement? My Stowa is running ~30s/day fast so I think it needs service but the few places around Houston that I've called are quoting me like $3-400, which seems really high. That's half the cost of the damn watch itself.

Welcome to the world of high horology.

[52-80 19142]

15 hours ago, tokamak said:

What's the going rate to service a basic ETA movement? My Stowa is running ~30s/day fast so I think it needs service but the few places around Houston that I've called are quoting me like $3-400, which seems really high. That's half the cost of the damn watch itself.

like other dude said...thats literally the cost of the movement itself.  

 

you should just fuck up the watch majorly to make the service worth its cost

[Tap 58]

like other dude said...thats literally the cost of the movement itself.  
 
you should just fuck up the watch majorly to make the service worth its cost

I bought a massdrop victorinox with an ETA for like $140. Kind of a wear it until it dies watch. I've bought a bunch of stuff in the $500-1000 range and it's pretty tempting to just sell most off before they need service and buy maybe one expensive watch. Kind of crazy that service cost makes most watches under a grand damn near disposable.

[cabowabo 4484]

I bought a massdrop victorinox with an ETA for like $140. Kind of a wear it until it dies watch. I've bought a bunch of stuff in the $500-1000 range and it's pretty tempting to just sell most off before they need service and buy maybe one expensive watch. Kind of crazy that service cost makes most watches under a grand damn near disposable.

T

[MadBurgerMaker 404]

On 8/6/2018 at 10:53 AM, tokamak said:

What's the going rate to service a basic ETA movement? My Stowa is running ~30s/day fast so I think it needs service but the few places around Houston that I've called are quoting me like $3-400, which seems really high. That's half the cost of the damn watch itself.

For those prices, you might as well see what it would cost to send it to Stowa themselves.  

[tokamak 6391]

1 hour ago, MadBurgerMaker said:

For those prices, you might as well see what it would cost to send it to Stowa themselves.  

If I'm reading Stowa's website correctly, it's ~$170 for a service from them. I assume that shipping to and from Germany would be outrageous though.

[lonestarguido 21]

Prob not a bad a you think... send her in!


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[52-80 19142]

6 hours ago, tokamak said:

If I'm reading Stowa's website correctly, it's ~$170 for a service from them. I assume that shipping to and from Germany would be outrageous though.

if you omit original boxes it can qualify as standard mail.  wrap a couple of layers of bubble wrap and its like the tiniest parcel.  not expensive. 

[Cosimo de' Medici 121]

Tasteful photo of my new 372

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[Cosimo de' Medici 121]

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[52-80 19142]

Nice.gif

[52-80 19142]

Why do ur wranglers change color tho

[tokamak 6391]

he had to change because he pissed all over the first pair while taking that first picture

[cabowabo 4484]

7 hours ago, Cosimo de' Medici said:

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Boy, you really spent a lot if time on these photos.  Pos rep.

[Cosimo de' Medici 121]

Just mad your peewee wrist can't handle a 47

Boy, you really spent a lot if time on these photos.  Pos rep.

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[jofus 2266]

the wolf single watch winder is on mass drop for just $109 ($99 if you choose no cover) https://www.massdrop.com/buy/wolf-cub-watch-winder

[noharleyyet 2838]

Any G Shock wearers....thinking about one of these in white or black. Pretty versatile beater for the dough.

https://www.gshock.com/watches/g-steel/gsts310-1a

[Slacks 6819]

I have a blue G-Lide G-Shock that I wear for a change-up from time to time...

[52-80 19142]

im into the Master of G series.  Green Rangeman is my knockaround vacation watch.  

Disappointed to find out that it doesnt give depth below water (just shows ERR... but works as soon as its out of submersion)... the Frogman does water depth and its like 900$ minimum.  

 

Bunch of limited edition GShock im interested in but theyre all 4 figure MSRP and thats too much for a toy

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

55 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

im into the Master of G series.  Green Rangeman is my knockaround vacation watch.  

Disappointed to find out that it doesnt give depth below water (just shows ERR... but works as soon as its out of submersion)... the Frogman does water depth and its like 900$ minimum.  

 

Bunch of limited edition GShock im interested in but theyre all 4 figure MSRP and thats too much for a toy

They're quartz right ?  I wouldn't pay more than $19.95 for a quartz watch.

[RDCanecutter 26377]

On 3/25/2018 at 7:10 PM, RDCanecutter said:

Just inherited my great-great grandfather's 1894 or 1895 Waltham pocket watch. Hunter design. Took it to the jeweler to see what he needed to do to fix it.

Jeweler wound it, sucker cranked right up. I've been carrying it around using it to tell time.

[RDCanecutter 26377]