Wristwatch collectors out there?

[ir13]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Looks like the Suunto Cores are available on Ebay for $219.00
Manufacturer website say it is Mineral Crystal

What I am trying to figure out is the size, it looks HUGE!

Its a 48mm Face.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by ir13

Its a 48mm Face.

Flavor Flav could wear that on a chain!

[Bondo 287]

ol:

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Flavor Flav could wear that on a chain!

48mm is normal this day and age old timer.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by ir13

Its a 48mm Face.

Thanks Joe Joe, that is huge for my wrist. I am comfortable with abotu 42-43mm at the largest.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

48mm is normal this day and age old timer.

Depends what kind of watches you are looking at. How many Patek and Vacheron's are that size? Does Rolex have something bigger than 43 mm?

[BHalbrooks]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Flavor Flav could wear that on a chain!

That's NOTHING compared to my 52mm Invicta

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Depends what kind of watches you are looking at. How many Patek and Vacheron's are that size? Does Rolex have something bigger than 43 mm?

I hear ya. And, Rolex makes 2 @ 44mm, yacht master and deepsea sea dweller ref 166600

[mithrilG60]

Got a couple new flieger straps for my Steinhart, both made from waxed buffalo leather. Hard to take decent photos without reflections in the crystal with an iPhone

Special Buffalo Black Vintage:





And more appropiately for this forum, Special Havana Vintage:

[Blak Smyth]

Very nice, I like both options!

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Very nice, I like both options!

I dig the tan strap, gives it a unique look.

[MurphysLaw]

Finally heard back from the place that has my Tag, just needs a thorough service. They knocked the price down to closer to their cost to make me happy. Can't wait to get it back on my wrist. From now on I'm only sending my timepieces to the manufacturers service center.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Finally heard back from the place that has my Tag, just needs a thorough service. They knocked the price down to closer to their cost to make me happy. Can't wait to get it back on my wrist. From now on I'm only sending my timepieces to the manufacturers service center.

That's good they lowered the cost

[MurphysLaw]

Originally Posted by Remo

That's good they lowered the cost

Yep and way better than the $600 new movement the "authorized" repair center tried to stick me with.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Yep and way better than the $600 new movement the "authorized" repair center tried to stick me with.

Nice, I am down to two currently, Seiko 007 diver and a G-Shock for work.

[MurphysLaw]

Originally Posted by Remo

Nice, I am down to two currently, Seiko 007 diver and a G-Shock for work.

That's all? I don't think I could part with my watch collection. But I probably said the same about my knives at one point and I've downsized a lot.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

That's all? I don't think I could part with my watch collection. But I probably said the same about my knives at one point and I've downsized a lot.

Ya, I used to have about 10 watches, all gone now.

[irratebass]

I didn't know where else to post this except here. Anyone ever got a rash from their watch? I got my Invicta this past Christmas, and like all my jewelry I do not take it off (for showers or sleep or anything). Well for the past 2 weeks I have broken out in a rash. I have put some hydrocortisone cream on it, but it doesn't seem to be going away. It doesn't itch, it's just gross to look at lol.

Any suggestions to get rid of the rash or a remedy to not have this happen again, I love my watch and I want to wear it. I spoke to a coworker and a doctor at the shop (gyno not dermatologist) who both said to try clear nailpolish, I did a google search and have heard clear glue and tape as well. Is there a band or something I could put on my wrist instead of doing this or what do you think about this?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[mithrilG60]

How tight are you wearing the watch? This sounds to me either like a reaction to a metal used in the band/case back or your skin reacting to extended pressure and a lack of breathability under the strap. If it's either of those simple hydro-cortisone (or similar) steroid creme and leaving the watch off for a few days should clear it right up. If it's the breathablity issue than just take your watch off at night and that should prevent it from recurring. If not get a referral to a dermatologist and consult an expert

[irratebass]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

How tight are you wearing the watch? This sounds to me either like a reaction to a metal used in the band/case back or your skin reacting to extended pressure and a lack of breathability under the strap. If it's either of those simple hydro-cortisone (or similar) steroid creme and leaving the watch off for a few days should clear it right up. If it's the breathablity issue than just take your watch off at night and that should prevent it from recurring. If not get a referral to a dermatologist and consult an expert

No, I leave my watch loose, I like it to move for the very reason my other watches I have had were too tight and the sun couldn't get to my skin and it would cause a white irritation and flakiness, am I just doomed not to be able to wear a watch? I am thinking I am having an allergic reaction to the nickel to the steel as I have been reading. I haven't had the watch on for 2 weeks now, I even switched wrists to see if I was allergic to the nickel or not and the stems stabbed my hand, so had to ditch that idea.