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s15driftking

11-11-2011 04:33 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone (Post 1467463)

What's some good sites to look at watches?

Watchuseek
TimeZone
Watchismo

Volusianator

11-11-2011 10:46 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

I've gotten on this Invicta kick lately, here's my latest.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...01476208_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...25811835_n.jpg

And then a Swiss Legend as well, not sure on this brand yet, a little cheaper but they have a lot of nice looking models:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...81335909_n.jpg

Killian

11-11-2011 01:59 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

What are everyones thoughts on the Citizen Eco Drives? I found one locally that I really like and might add it to my Christmas list. Are these decent watches or should I look elsewhere?

mosesbotbol

11-12-2011 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1470870)

And then a Swiss Legend as well, not sure on this brand yet, a little cheaper but they have a lot of nice looking models:

Your Swiss Legend reminds me of a Technomarine.

never_enough

11-12-2011 03:17 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1467444)

Which one do you fancy?

I think I'm going to start on their low end with a maxi marine chronometer. I love others they have but they get steep in price real quick. Big fan of the freak models and the more artistic ones. Really like the sonata silicium. But it's not like I can afford one let alone get my hands on one.

mosesbotbol

11-12-2011 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by never_enough (Post 1471820)

I think I'm going to start on their low end with a maxi marine chronometer.

If Ulysse Nardin is the brand you like, the Maxi Marine Chrono is a good pick. There are enough of them out there to get a deal on in the used market. When you are ready to make a move, check out http://www.pduggan.com/

He is in Boston and has a good reputation with some big time collectors I've met. Great prices, warranty and you'll see the watch in person first since you are from the Bay State.

New watch, can't beat Singapore dealers.

never_enough

11-13-2011 07:08 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1471835)

Thanks for the heads up on the local place. Will check it out for sure.

Volusianator

11-23-2011 11:00 AM

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My recent addition, just got here today:

Invicta Model# 0555, Russian Diver, Black Carbon Fiber Dial, Polyurethane Strap

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC00471.jpg

kenstogie

11-29-2011 11:30 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Killian (Post 1471098)

What are everyones thoughts on the Citizen Eco Drives? I found one locally that I really like and might add it to my Christmas list. Are these decent watches or should I look elsewhere?

I have a an Eco-Drive it's a titanium and is light as a feather
One thing I have been told is that there's a battery inside the watch to store electricity (when it's dark) and the life of that battery is >10years. I like it alot though. I am lately digging the automatic watches and have 3 invictas and 1 Seiko and fake Rolex Auto. I also have a fairly nice Victorinox Chrono

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A...0/IMG_1029.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y...ture_00012.JPG

Zeuceone

11-29-2011 01:10 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

Where can I get a tool kit to( change battery, remove links, etc)?

larryinlc

11-29-2011 01:16 PM

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This is where I buy all my watch stuff.

http://www.ofrei.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone (Post 1487419)

Where can I get a tool kit to( change battery, remove links, etc)?

kenstogie

11-30-2011 08:00 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

Here's the business end of my gold Invicta with an automatic Miyota movt.
I also have a stainless Steel one that is indentical looking but actually has a seiko auto movement but branded as Invicta, it is NICE and keeps great time. I think as a whole invicta could use higher QC standards. JMHO

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S...-26-09_503.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z...3011094737.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N...3011094809.jpg

Remo	12-11-2011 09:33 AM

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Burned my cigar money for awhile, sold my Marathon Jsar and re-aquired a Helson Shark Diver :tu

Attachment 10836

Attachment 10837

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Attachment 10840

Volusianator

12-13-2011 02:51 PM

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Nice stuff there Ken

Taki	12-13-2011 06:47 PM

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I have a few Movado's I will have to post a few pics when I get a chance, the last one I picked up is my favorite :tu

goomer

12-13-2011 07:42 PM

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A few pics of some of my watches. A few years ago I went through a watch collecting phase.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/100_2108.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...100_2190-1.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/100_2194.jpg

Apoco

12-14-2011 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoco (Post 1432293)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O...007_081402.jpg

This is the Metawatch by Texas Instruments. It is still in Developer release, but man it is sweeeeeet.

It connects to my Droid (Note: only droids right now. No software for Blackberrys, iPhones, etc) via bluetooth. Along the bottom you can see: Missed calls, missed texts, and missed e-mails. It vibrates whenever I receive any of these 3 along with showing me who is making the phone call, or showing me the text message, or showing me which account received an e-mail.

Plus I get the weather! Best. Purchase. Ever. (I've been using it for a week now - wanted to make sure it really worked. I work in a factory so I can't hear my phone ring and usually don't feel it vibrate...but the vibration on my wrist is hard to miss)

http://metawatch.org/
Posted via Mobile Device

Alright - so it has been 2 months now. I've gotta say...I'm never going back to a watch that doesn't bluetooth to my phone.

I can actually FEEL the vibrate feature since it is strapped to my wrist, I can glance down and see what the weather is outside, read all incoming text messages, and see who is calling. Best. Watch. Ever.
Posted via Mobile Device

goomer

12-14-2011 06:58 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Apoco (Post 1501797)

That is awesome! I may have to get one if/when it is able to connect to an Iphone. :banger

kenstogie

12-14-2011 10:46 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1501292)

Nice stuff there Ken

Thanks Bro, I recently found a nice Seiko Auto Divers on the interweb for a song, so that'll be coming in the mail. Some day I will get a "real" watch.

rizzle

12-15-2011 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by goomer (Post 1501539)

Beautiful.

hammondc

12-31-2011 03:15 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

Have any of you bought from the gray market dealers in the orient? I am in the market for a Tag Heuer 1887.

mosesbotbol

12-31-2011 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 1517029)

Have any of you bought from the gray market dealers in the orient? I am in the market for a Tag Heuer 1887.

Yes. I bought my IWC from a Malaysian watch place online. It was a long time ago and forgot the name, but there are many in Asia that are 100% legit. Better Swiss watch scene in Singapore than Switzerland from a consumers perspective.

Jasonw560

12-31-2011 08:23 PM

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I'm coveting one of these:

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...w560/watch.jpg

Volusianator

01-04-2012 01:00 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

My two latest additions to my Invicta collection:

Model 1195 Special Ops Siberian Tiger, 899/5000
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...SpecialOps.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...nTigerSide.jpg

Model 6177 Reserve Collection GMT:
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...rveGMTFace.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...rveGMTSide.jpg

kenstogie

01-04-2012 06:51 AM

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Sweet pics Wade, but why is the hairy arm with a watch on it in the way?? LOL

Seriously Nice watches.

NeuRon

01-04-2012 06:58 AM

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nice pics wade.. i got a few watches over the past month or two.. i gotta get some pics

Coop	01-04-2012 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 33706)

That dinner must have been quite some gala...
Glad that you could go..
200K on your wrist....
whew..
I love to play off watches now and again. I seem to lease them as I turn them over fairly frequently..
I just had this Glycine Combat relumed at IWW.
Wonderful watch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...S/IMG_5693.jpg

Hacks, winds, is automatic, glows nicely now.
Tom

Does that band cut off the circulation to your wrist at all???

Coop	01-04-2012 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator (Post 1519732)

What size mm are those Invicta's???

NeuRon

01-04-2012 07:40 AM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

52mm and 47mm, top to bottom, give or take.. i like invictas, lol

Coop	01-04-2012 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS (Post 1519841)

52mm and 47mm, top to bottom, give or take.. i like invictas, lol

I can tell!!!!

hammondc

01-04-2012 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1517045)

Thanks

Coop	01-04-2012 07:53 AM

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Here's mine today

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/watch001.jpg

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop (Post 1519862)

Here's mine today

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/watch001.jpg

Is that the Big Pilot? Very fancy, Wow!

The part that allows the watch to wind up to 7 days is made by a company down the street from our Swiss office. I think that part alone is like $60; not to mention the customization IWC does to it.

Coop	01-04-2012 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1519880)

Yep, Big Pilot in Stainless. I love the 7 day reserve!!!

My other watch I wear in summer a lot doesn't have the amount of days left for the power reserve dial. Just an indicator with a red zone on the bottom. I wish it had a more precise time table.

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop (Post 1519887)

Yep, Big Pilot in Stainless. I love the 7 day reserve!!!

The platinum Big Pilot is on my Lottery list, should I ever win it. I love the blue dial and strap.

http://www.uhren-fan.de/img/articles/07.015_1.jpg

NeuRon

01-04-2012 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop (Post 1519862)

Here's mine today

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/watch001.jpg

damn bro... ballin!

Coop	01-04-2012 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1520006)

The platinum Big Pilot is on my Lottery list, should I ever win it. I love the blue dial and strap.

http://www.uhren-fan.de/img/articles/07.015_1.jpg

And send me one when you win the lottery!!!

Coop	01-04-2012 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS (Post 1520019)

damn bro... ballin!

Ballin = Patek :banger:dr

Coop	01-04-2012 10:28 AM

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If I won the lottery:

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...Mp_140_030.jpg

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop (Post 1520044)

Ballin = Patek :banger:dr

I have a sweet spot for Vacheron over Patek even if Patek is more sought after.

Remo	01-04-2012 10:53 AM

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Nice IWC Coop :tu

Remo	01-04-2012 10:56 AM

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Diver watch guy myself. My Helson Shark Diver

Attachment 11043

Coop	01-04-2012 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1520093)

I have a sweet spot for Vacheron over Patek even if Patek is more sought after.

Apples to apple's really. Both very nice watches!

poker

01-04-2012 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1517045)

Yes. I bought my IWC from a Malaysian watch place online. It was a long time ago and forgot the name, but there are many in Asia that are 100% legit. Better Swiss watch scene in Singapore than Switzerland from a consumers perspective.

True, but just arriving back from Switzerland, I can tell you the selection of 100% legit watches from authorized dealers there is nothing shy of impressive. The prices are definetly high there though. Been looking for a IWC Aquatimer Chrono and the prices are definetly much higher in Switzerland. But just seeing stuff like a Ulysse Nardin Tourbillon displayed in a shop window makes me weak in the knees.

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by poker (Post 1520186)

What... you're not getting the Deep One or Deep Two??? Love the Aquatimer series; one of the best dive watches IMO. Love the Blancpain dive watches also.

The Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is just mind blowing for the watch lover. So are the prices.

Coop	01-04-2012 12:14 PM

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I do like the IWC Aquatimer. Very nice watch!!!

You guys actually go diving with them???

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Coop (Post 1520214)

I do like the IWC Aquatimer. Very nice watch!!!

You guys actually go diving with them???

I wear my Fliegerchronograph in the water all the time. Has the same screw down crown as Aquatimer. No screw down pushers, but I don't like screw down pushers for the timers. Makes it a hassle to use and I use the timers several times a week.

Coop	01-04-2012 12:29 PM

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I don't go diving, but I would be nervous I would loose it deep in the water. I did go in the lake with my Zenith Defy Xtreme, but that was 5 feet of water. If the band broke I could pick it up with my foot!!!

poker

01-04-2012 01:34 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

I have a Breitling Windrider Chrono and have taken it snorkeling many times, but usually will take it off if going in deeper waters.

And Moses, you're right. The Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is simply mind blowing.

mosesbotbol

01-04-2012 01:38 PM

Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

Never thought about deep water situations. I'll think twice the next time, thanks.

I like dive watches for their durable nature. I am not one to take the watch off when working on the car and there's nicks all over my watch, but it's mine and my nicks, lol.

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