The Watch Fanatic Thread

[satyanash 15462]

Picked this up to celebrate the arrival of my newborn 🙂 The Citizen Chronomaster AQ1000-58A. It's a feature-rich high-accuracy quartz watch that is Citizen's answer to the Grand Seiko SBGX line. Inside is Citizen's Calibre A010 Eco-Drive movement, accurate to ±5 sec./year (Grand Seiko's 9F movement is rated at ±10 sec./year). Up until a few years ago this was the most intrinsically accurate wristwatch on Earth, not counting radio/GPS/Bluetooth sync-ing watches that display time from an external source. Citizen recently released a newer 0100 calibre with ±1 sec./year accuracy that is significantly outside of my current budget 😅

It also has a perpetual calendar and independently-adjustable hour hand for time zone changes and DST. And it's a looker; Citizen uses the same sallaz polishing on the case, bezel, hands and indices as Grand Seiko does (and Casio for its MR-G line). This watch is stainless steel with Citizen's own scratch-resistant hardening coating on the case and bezel; some of the newer models in this line use Super Titanium instead. The Chronomaster line is JDM-only, but I got lucky with a Yahoo! Japan auction and managed to snag this at a great price.

 

[Superhero 9009]

Is that a power reserve indicator on a quartz watch?

[satyanash 15462]

1 hour ago, Superhero said:

Is that a power reserve indicator on a quartz watch?

Eco-Drive, so it's a solar quartz (one of the advantages of Citizen's A010 over Grand Seiko's 9F, in my opinion). The power reserve indicator shows the level of charge. The movement lasts 7 months on a full charge and has a power-saving function that can extend it to 1½ years.

Citizen has two versions of their ±5 sec./year solar HAQ movement, the A010 (with power reserve indicator) and A060 (without power reserve indicator). Both are used across the Chronomaster line.

Edited October 8 by satyanash

[brown water 3787]

 

210 day power reserve 

Edited October 8 by brown water

[ChickenNuggets 1661]

2 hours ago, Superhero said:

Is that a power reserve indicator on a quartz watch?

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36 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Eco-Drive, so it's a solar quartz (one of the advantages of Citizen's A010 over Grand Seiko's 9F, in my opinion). The power reserve indicator shows the level of charge. The movement lasts 7 months on a full charge and has a power-saving function that can extend it to 1½ years.

Citizen has two versions of their ±5 sec./year solar HAQ movement, the A010 (with power reserve indicator) and A060 (without power reserve indicator). Both are used across the Chronomaster line.

So basically, you're a vampire who goes 7 months without seeing the sun?

[Superhero 9009]

I mean it LOOKS cool, but seriously, how long will it take to fully charge a solar-quartz battery/capacitor? 5 minutes in direct sunlight?

If you wear it outdoor for at least a few minutes a week, that power reserve will be stuck at full. Might as well just make it an appliqué on the dial. 

[52-80 19377]

citizen gang 😎

[Bogeywon 2546]

On 4/30/2024 at 2:56 PM, Bogeywon said:

Interesting I got a notification on this thread. So I sent it in to get serviced and they called me about it today. The guy said “you have a fan favorite with this watch.” I said ok so it’s just common and everyone has one? He said “no no one here has ever seen this face before so it’s very rare”. Pretty cool to hear. It was a gift from my dad and I’ll never get rid of it 

[satyanash 15462]

17 hours ago, ChickenNuggets said:

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So basically, you're a vampire who goes 7 months without seeing the sun?

16 hours ago, Superhero said:

I mean it LOOKS cool, but seriously, how long will it take to fully charge a solar-quartz battery/capacitor? 5 minutes in direct sunlight?

If you wear it outdoor for at least a few minutes a week, that power reserve will be stuck at full. Might as well just make it an appliqué on the dial. 

I live up north so it's good for the fall/winter months, when we don't get much sunlight and I'm usually wearing the watch under long sleeves. When the watch first came it needed several hours of direct sunlight to get to full charge. Having said that, it very much is an aesthetic choice in the end. The A060 movement lets you check the power reserve with a hidden recessed button instead of always displaying it on the dial.

Lots of Citizen, Seiko and Orient watches have power reserve indicators for their solar as well as automatic watches, so I can only guess it's considered more fashionable in Japan than elsewhere.

[ChickenNuggets 1661]

I'm kidding. Yeah, Citizen pioneered the solar watch. It's an attractive watch :).

2 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

Interesting I got a notification on this thread. So I sent it in to get serviced and they called me about it today. The guy said “you have a fan favorite with this watch.” I said ok so it’s just common and everyone has one? He said “no no one here has ever seen this face before so it’s very rare”. Pretty cool to hear. It was a gift from my dad and I’ll never get rid of it 

yeah, i've never seen a sunburst dial like that. Do you know the reference #?

[Gladeite 376]

 

I put this up over on the gun lovers thread but I am also a watch fanatic.  
 

Cartier Santos - Stacatto CS24

President 118208 - custom 1911

Citizen Pro Diver- custom Gen 5 19

 

 

[Bogeywon 2546]

1 hour ago, ChickenNuggets said:

I'm kidding. Yeah, Citizen pioneered the solar watch. It's an attractive watch :).

yeah, i've never seen a sunburst dial like that. Do you know the reference #?

I don’t but I’ll see if I can find it 

[ITHorn 917]

1 hour ago, Gladeite said:

 

I put this up over on the gun lovers thread but I am also a watch fanatic.  
 

Cartier Santos - Stacatto CS24

President 118208 - custom 1911

Citizen Pro Diver- custom Gen 5 19

 

 

 

Love that two tone Santos. Kicking around the idea of going grey and picking one up.

[satyanash 15462]

3 hours ago, ChickenNuggets said:

yeah, i've never seen a sunburst dial like that. Do you know the reference #?

116203, sunbeam dial

[Bogeywon 2546]

19 hours ago, ChickenNuggets said:

 

yeah, i've never seen a sunburst dial like that. Do you know the reference #?

 

Model: 116203 Serial: F476923 

Dial: DIAL 116208-24 STEEL SUNBEAM ROMAN
just got it. They said it’s very rare

[Brodarious Hamm Sandwich 126]

I spend at least an hour or two a day scouring watch websites, forums, and dealers. I’ve seen no fewer than 1000 DJs in the last year since I got into watches, and I’ve never seen that dial

[Bogeywon 2546]

1 hour ago, Brodarious Hamm Sandwich said:

I spend at least an hour or two a day scouring watch websites, forums, and dealers. I’ve seen no fewer than 1000 DJs in the last year since I got into watches, and I’ve never seen that dial

I wonder what it appeases at 

[52-80 19377]

speaking of DJ textured dials, dang this one is nice

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/rolex-oyster-perpetual-datejust-silver-linen-16234-1989-full-set--id34652216.htm

[66BUFF 2608]

I have this dial in my 18238

[52-80 19377]

My 1601 (i think thats the ref).  A blue shantung/mosaic when i was looking for a blue linen

[huge 3830]

I have this watch new in box looking to sell.  It has never been worn but is a 2022.  I probably mentioned it then, it has been in a drawer since.

https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/timepieces/collections/tag-heuer-carrera/39-mm-calibre-5-automatic/WBN2111.BA0639.html

$3200 Authorized

Joma has it for $2400

 

Looking for $1800.  No bites here I will go to the unwashed masses.  DM me for more details.

[Bogeywon 2546]

Going to look at this tomorrow 

 

 

[Prepuce of Doom 21285]

Subtle. 

[Bogeywon 2546]

30 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

Subtle. 

I love shiny shit! I won’t buy it and will probably end up with a older model presidential like real old but still awesome

[Bogeywon 2546]

Can someone tell me why 80s and 90s presidential’s are cheaper? Like 14-19k on bobs watches. Is it the movement?

[Gladeite 376]

2 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

Can someone tell me why 80s and 90s presidential’s are cheaper? Like 14-19k on bobs watches. Is it the movement?

I’m not an expert but they are less expensive because of bracelets/cases were not solid gold.  When Rolex  changed to 118 series there is a noticeable difference in weight.  Not sure about movement.  It may have been updated.  I have both and can only tell the difference in weight.  

[ITHorn 917]

5 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

Can someone tell me why 80s and 90s presidential’s are cheaper? Like 14-19k on bobs watches. Is it the movement?

Quickset (early 80's) are a PITA to set the day/date if you aren't going to be wearing it regularly. The Double quick are a bit easier as you can adjust the date/day separately from adjusting the time so you aren't spending 5 minutes cranking through the days to set it after it's been sitting for a bit.

[Bogeywon 2546]

On 10/30/2024 at 6:03 PM, Bogeywon said:

Going to look at this tomorrow 

 

 

I looked at this and man it’s cool. I understand what I’m buying and I know that the value isn’t what a Rolex is or will become. I feel if you buy right you won’t lose too much. They made me a great offer and I called them back an hour later and they sold it 15 mins before I called. Another will come and I think I’m going after it. They had the older presidential and I wasn’t a fan

[Bevo&Pevo 5514]

 

[HoustonHorn 1064]

Intersect is also having an event that same weekend. Big watch weekend in Austin.

I'll be there.

[Bogeywon 2546]

Bought one 

 

 

[HoustonHorn 1064]

SēL Instrument Watches. Just incredible engineering. Hopefully if you went to Hours + Minutes, you stopped by and talked with Andrew. Not sure there a better engineered watch out there. Seriously, badass.

The Omni Diver MkII is pretty giant at 46mm, but is tested to 10,000 meters. The new Xos 42 is a more manageable size at 42mm, and probably the one I'll end up getting. The FTX field watch is great as well, but that Xos has my name on it.

[HoustonHorn 1064]

New Formex Stratos completely surprised me as well. Probably my favorite watch of either event. I didn't get good photos but it's incredible in person.

[Hank_Hill 19906]

Wife works for Tiffany Corporate now and gets access to LVMH Company internal sales pretty often. Today-11/24 it’s tag. Most are 50% off. About to get in trouble.

[52-80 19377]

My 60s oyster perpetual manual wind died.

The seconds hand wont move if the crown is in screwed position.  Itll move if crown is in adjustment position and theres slight pressure in the forward direction. 

Is this common mode of failure? Easy fix or am i looking at $1k for this?
 

 

[Bevo&Pevo 5514]

On 11/20/2024 at 6:50 PM, Hank_Hill said:

Wife works for Tiffany Corporate now and gets access to LVMH Company internal sales pretty often. Today-11/24 it’s tag. Most are 50% off. About to get in trouble.

Don't forget about good buddies here.

[randomhorn 2143]

On 11/28/2024 at 6:51 AM, 52-80 said:

My 60s oyster perpetual manual wind died.

The seconds hand wont move if the crown is in screwed position.  Itll move if crown is in adjustment position and theres slight pressure in the forward direction. 

Is this common mode of failure? Easy fix or am i looking at $1k for this?
 

 

It’s simple - you just have to prepare the Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads

[randomhorn 2143]

Serious question: when was it last serviced? 

[SurlyGator 958]

Wait, wait, let me guess - the 60's?

[Bozo_Casanova 26814]

10 minutes ago, randomhorn said:

It’s simple - you just have to prepare the Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads

That, some pliers and a set of 30-weight ball bearings.

[Storm the Field 5366]

I'm well aware that I owe my wife a really nice Xmas gift, as it was both her 40th birthday and our 10th anniversary earlier this Summer. We looked at a bunch of watches when we were in Switzerland back in August and I got a pretty good idea of what she likes. Ordered this on Saturday, should be arriving later this week, just in time for the holidays. I will soon be in a distant 2nd place in the watch rankings in our house.

Edited Monday at 05:04 PM by Storm the Field

[Vegas64 711]

On 10/22/2024 at 1:52 PM, huge said:

I have this watch new in box looking to sell.  It has never been worn but is a 2022.  I probably mentioned it then, it has been in a drawer since.

https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/timepieces/collections/tag-heuer-carrera/39-mm-calibre-5-automatic/WBN2111.BA0639.html

$3200 Authorized

Joma has it for $2400

 

Looking for $1800.  No bites here I will go to the unwashed masses.  DM me for more details.

Did you sell this?

[satyanash 15462]

On 5/13/2024 at 7:19 PM, ScottS said:

Not a watch guy myself but saw this article and thought some who post on this thread would find it interesting.

I had no idea that championship watches were a thing but at least in college they are, thanks to a former Penn lacrosse goalie.

It’s About Time: How Former Penn Goalie John Kanaras Is Making AXIA Time His Focus

AXIA Time (the subject of this article) just released their commemorative watches for the Heisman Trophy and CFP finalists.

[Hamttx 426]

Here ya go. I’m one of the few who prefers the 44 deep sea-sea dwellers. I like it enough that other than a Panda Daytona I’m not buying any other watch.
When I saw the 50 I realized we are doomed as a civilization. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21285]

Rolex encroaching on the Invicta market. 

[randomhorn 2143]

18 hours ago, Hamttx said:

Here ya go. I’m one of the few who prefers the 44 deep sea-sea dwellers. I like it enough that other than a Panda Daytona I’m not buying any other watch.
When I saw the 50 I realized we are doomed as a civilization. 

Damn, and I thought the omega ultra deep was a big chungus 

[AUinHsv 584]

On 12/18/2024 at 8:55 AM, satyanash said:

AXIA Time (the subject of this article) just released their commemorative watches for the Heisman Trophy and CFP finalists.

Liked them until i saw the open back.  Old school so no way

 

 

[AUinHsv 584]

1 hour ago, randomhorn said:

Damn, and I thought the omega ultra deep was a big chungus 

Gonna need a new left hip from the added weight on that side of the body

[satyanash 15462]

4 hours ago, AUinHsv said:

Liked them until i saw the open back.  Old school so no way

At least they put some effort into the custom rotor and the movement has a decent level of decoration.

Nowadays even watches with cheap, undecorated off-the-shelf movements slapped into them are getting open casebacks. It's an odd trend. A solid caseback with some nice engraving would look much better.

[Teebox 90]

Agree to disagree.  For a part of the watch you don't see much, I like being able to see the working of the guts when taking on/off.  Is one of the things I don't like about my Datejust and my Breitling - the others have sapphire casebacks which i love.