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mosesbotbol 08-27-2019 06:15 AM
Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?
 
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Originally Posted by mmblz (Post 2182217)
A friend bought one of those at a duty free stop on a cruise. Nardin's are heavily discounted which may be of concern on eventual value.

Subvet642 08-29-2019 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by croatan (Post 2182175)
How are you enjoying the MontBlanc, Julian? I've had one of their XXL GMT Chronos for a around 15 years now and always liked it.

And good call on the Orient, Darren. For the money, they are hard to beat. I've been wearing one of theirs with a blue dial as my pool/vacation watch for a few years. It's by far the best value watch I own and I've recommended them to a lot of folks.
Thanks James, I've come to love them. Since then I've gotten a Hemel Track with the bead blasted case and a pretty decent Miyota movement:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/12...g?v=1515189060


and ordered this Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer 42mm hand wind:


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....uL._UX679_.jpg

I'm gonna be paying for them for a little while. :r

Subvet642 08-29-2019 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mmblz (Post 2182217)
Didn’t get it... couldn’t find it locally and have been too busy to travel to see it. While I love the unique face layout I started to think I might prefer something more classic. I was also reading mixed opinions about the quality of Montblanc. Another strong contender was this: https://www.glashuette-original.com/...90-02-42-32-05 ... But I’m now leaning towards this Nardin: https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...r-specs-price/
I hear really good things about both of them. :tu

shilala 08-30-2019 09:58 AM
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I’ve been gathering early 70’s Times stuff that works to rebuild a watch my father left when he passed.
I’m almost there. I just need to sit down with all of it and start building.
It ain’t easy.
You guys try to rewind a mainspring sometime and see how it goes.

Subvet642 08-30-2019 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shilala (Post 2182745)
I’ve been gathering early 70’s Times stuff that works to rebuild a watch my father left when he passed.
I’m almost there. I just need to sit down with all of it and start building.
It ain’t easy.
You guys try to rewind a mainspring sometime and see how it goes.
Hey Scott, you probably know this but there are some great watch repair videos on YouTube.

kgoings 11-19-2019 08:33 PM
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Love my Tudor and Steiny

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kgoings 11-19-2019 08:35 PM
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1923 Omega

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kgoings 11-19-2019 08:38 PM
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And my Cuervo Y Sobrinos

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mmblz 11-29-2019 08:26 AM
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after years of window shopping, here is what my wife got for me. Absolutely love it

mosesbotbol 12-02-2019 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kgoings (Post 2187907)
My wife and I both have Steinmart's and like them. Her's is really cool looking and I dig mine in Titanium with a GMT. Two things that are hard to find as a pair in a watch.

I am really digging some of the new Ball releases. Would like to get one of those.

mosesbotbol 12-02-2019 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mmblz (Post 2188644)
after years of window shopping, here is what my wife got for me. Absolutely love it
My friend bought a similar style Nardin on a cruise and he's loving it too.

mmblz 12-02-2019 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 2188862)
My friend bought a similar style Nardin on a cruise and he's loving it too.
Oops, ROFL at how useless the tiny picture is - just looked on a full monitor for the first time.
Doesn't show the guilloche or tourbillon very well but google for "pro" photos (it's different than the previous big picture I embedded).


Anyone know if a tourbillon tends to be noisier than other movements?

mosesbotbol 12-02-2019 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mmblz (Post 2188877)
Oops, ROFL at how useless the tiny picture is - just looked on a full monitor for the first time.
Doesn't show the guilloche or tourbillon very well but google for "pro" photos.


Anyone know if a tourbillon tends to be noisier than other movements?
Ok, that is a different watch then his. His is not Tourbillon. I'd think you'd hear/feel some more noise & movement considering the additional parts turning.

mmblz 12-05-2019 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mmblz (Post 2188877)
Oops, ROFL at how useless the tiny picture is

Here's one you can actually see. Only took me a week - I need some tech help :r

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/T9...U9Q=w1486-h888

kingcobradude 12-15-2019 05:15 PM
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I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration. The one I wear is a no name mechanical with a dragon design hunter case. Keeps good time though.

Probably my next watch:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SND255P...%2C194&sr=8-27

My dream watch:
https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watc...A24322121C2A1/
With steel band

kingcobradude 12-15-2019 05:54 PM
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Maybe this for a more formal watch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079177Y7B...ding=UTF8&th=1

M1903A1 12-15-2019 06:14 PM
Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?
 
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Originally Posted by shilala (Post 2182745)
I’ve been gathering early 70’s Times stuff that works to rebuild a watch my father left when he passed.
I’m almost there. I just need to sit down with all of it and start building.
It ain’t easy.
You guys try to rewind a mainspring sometime and see how it goes.
I can recommend a guy in Chicago if you like. Cash or Zelle (I think) only, but he does really nice work.

Me, I'm into vintage Hamilton wristwatches these days....

M1903A1 12-15-2019 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kingcobradude (Post 2189798)
I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration.
What are your railroad watches?

kingcobradude 12-15-2019 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by M1903A1 (Post 2189802)
What are your railroad watches?
I don't know right off hand, they are in a storage right now, I will let you know

mosesbotbol 12-16-2019 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kingcobradude (Post 2189799)
Wow, haven't seen a new domed crystal watch like that. Neat.


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