Wristwatch collectors out there?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by mmblz

But I’m now leaning towards this Nardin: https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...r-specs-price/

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]

Originally Posted by croatan

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:




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




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

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by mmblz

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.

[shilala]

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]

Originally Posted by shilala

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]

Love my Tudor and Steiny

[kgoings]

1923 Omega

[kgoings]

And my Cuervo Y Sobrinos

[mmblz]

after years of window shopping, here is what my wife got for me. Absolutely love it

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by kgoings

Love my Tudor and Steiny

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]

Originally Posted by mmblz

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]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

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]

Originally Posted by mmblz

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]

Originally Posted by mmblz

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

[kingcobradude]

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]

Maybe this for a more formal watch

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

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by shilala

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]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

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]

Originally Posted by M1903A1

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]

Originally Posted by kingcobradude

Maybe this for a more formal watch

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

Wow, haven't seen a new domed crystal watch like that. Neat.