Wristwatch collectors out there?

DrDubzz · 08-11-2010, 08:12 PM

I don't remember if I posted this here or not, but I got an Orient Mako (pepsi) back in May

I've worn it almost every day since, it's a great watch, especially for $95

Parshooter · 08-12-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I don't remember if I posted this here or not, but I got an Orient Mako (pepsi) back in May

I've worn it almost every day since, it's a great watch, especially for $95

Orient does make some great watches for the money. I have 2 dress watches that I wear often.

larryinlc · 08-12-2010, 01:42 PM

My current favorite. Made by RGM Watch Co in Lancaster PA. Fashioned after the original Hamilton deck watch. 17 jewel manual wind. Just under 40mm dia and it keeps perfect time.

Larry

mosesbotbol · 08-12-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by larryinlc

My current favorite. Made by RGM Watch Co in Lancaster PA. Fashioned after the original Hamilton deck watch. 17 jewel manual wind. Just under 40mm dia and it keeps perfect time.

Larry

Very nice. RGM's are cool watches for the real horologist. Your model reminds me of some Chronoswiss. Is it a display back?

gettysburgfreak · 08-13-2010, 04:48 AM

was at the Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio showing my parents and sister around who are in town visiting me and pulled the trigger on a brown Tag Heuer Carrera in Torneau. Will try and post up pics when I get some down time in between work and entertaining the familia.

Parshooter · 08-13-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

was at the Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio showing my parents and sister around who are in town visiting me and pulled the trigger on a brown Tag Heuer Carrera in Torneau. Will try and post up pics when I get some down time in between work and entertaining the familia.

Hope you got a good deal. National retailers can be much more expensive than on-line stores. I'm not talking about grey/black market shops, but authorized dealers sell a lot on-line now also.

gettysburgfreak · 08-13-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

Hope you got a good deal. National retailers can be much more expensive than on-line stores. I'm not talking about grey/black market shops, but authorized dealers sell a lot on-line now also.

Well I am sure I overpaid a little bit but I wanted to be able to try watches on and see which one really caught my eye. Plus, spending all that money I wanted to talk to an actual person as well as getting a warranty plan.

warren G. · 08-13-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Very nice. RGM's are cool watches for the real horologist. Your model reminds me of some Chronoswiss. Is it a display back?

My exact thoughts. Gotta love Murphy...his custom works are amazing.

larryinlc · 08-13-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Very nice. RGM's are cool watches for the real horologist. Your model reminds me of some Chronoswiss. Is it a display back?

No display back, but RGM being who they are, it was an option. Also, it could have been purchased with a standard bezel.

Larry

mosesbotbol · 08-14-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by larryinlc

No display back, but RGM being who they are, it was an option. Also, it could have been purchased with a standard bezel.

Larry

I suppose you should be able to put a DB on any time you want. Have you seen the movement in person? Most never get to see their movement at all.

larryinlc · 08-14-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I suppose you should be able to put a DB on any time you want. Have you seen the movement in person? Most never get to see their movement at all.

I don't know what I was thinking. The watch is 21j not 17j. It's an SO 7001RM Swiss movement, finished with Geneva stripes and blued screws. The movement is based on a Peseux 7001. I have not seen it in person but I have seen a photo of it. Very nice.

Larry

JaKaacH · 08-13-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by larryinlc

My current favorite. Made by RGM Watch Co in Lancaster PA. Fashioned after the original Hamilton deck watch. 17 jewel manual wind. Just under 40mm dia and it keeps perfect time.

Larry

I love that watch..

K.I.S.S.

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