Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 24

wayner123 · 01-27-2010, 12:02 PM

Congrats on the new watch. That movement looks very odd. Can you get a clearer macro of it?

s15driftking · 01-27-2010, 01:09 PM

^^^

wayner123 · 01-27-2010, 01:18 PM

Thank you, but that's not the exact one in your watch. What I really want to see is the gold weight on the opposite end of the dagger. Yours seems to be countersunk. If that is the case, that is the first Asian 6497 I have seen with this.

mosesbotbol · 01-28-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Thank you, but that's not the exact one in your watch.

The beveled edge on the smaller sprocket is different between both images as well.

BengalMan · 01-28-2010, 08:37 AM

Almost looks like the 6497 in the OP's watch has been modified. For what reason I don't know?

01-30-2010, 01:08 PM

I just spent my cigar budget for Feb on a Seiko Black Monster with the metal band rather than that rubber one.

01-30-2010, 04:40 PM

I have a couple....Doh! I have issues.

WildBlueSooner · 01-31-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stirwood

I have a couple....Doh! I have issues.

Im jealous...nice collection!

mosesbotbol · 01-31-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stirwood

I have a couple....Doh! I have issues.

Looks like a pawn shop's watch display!

What are some of your most cherished timepieces in there? It's hard for me to see what is what.

02-01-2010, 07:00 PM

Its hard to belive, but my favorite watch is a 20 year old Timex Triathalon that I wear every day to work. That watch has been so faithfull that I just wear it and never worry about it getting banged up or scratched. I have a 24K gold watch that was given to me for 25 years of service at the Post Office, but I never wear it, I don't want to get scratched. My favorite dress watch is a Roots, its my second one from that company, I just like the way they look and feel.

02-06-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Absolutely, the watch is gorgeous. I am very jealous!

I love the look of this bracelet

also, check this beauy of a bracelet!!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...hlight=monster

Alright, so my Black Monster got here today. I decided to skip the instructions and in the meantime nearly ripped off my finger nail trying to pull the crown out instead of unwinding it. Go me.

My watchadoo (pictured above) is in the mail and should be here next week.

02-06-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stirwood

I have a couple....Doh! I have issues.

s15driftking · 02-07-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

My watchadoo (pictured above) is in the mail and should be here next week.

awesome awesome awesome!!! I love the combo! whered you get the watchadoo?

02-07-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

awesome awesome awesome!!! I love the combo! whered you get the watchadoo?

eBay, that's the only place they're sold. The vendor is called watchadoo.

s15driftking · 02-07-2010, 11:54 AM

gotcha, thats the only place Ive ever seen them. I wondered whether or not there was a real vendor.

02-07-2010, 09:59 PM

I finally pulled the trigger on an Orient.

https://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=87

Lucky_Hippo · 02-08-2010, 07:12 AM

Thought I'd post this deal here for the watch guys. ((I am in no way associated with BB@B)

While running around yesterday I ran into a deal at Bed Bath and Beyond where they had 8 piece watch boxes with glass top and lock for under 15 bucks. I picked up a few and while they arn't absolute top quality, they are extreamly nice for 15 bucks. Leather bound and will hold watches up to 43-44mm preaty easily.

Happy hunting!

eber · 02-08-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I finally pulled the trigger on an Orient.

https://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=87

I have had my eye on a similar one (white dial) for a while, congrats on the purchase

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Thought I'd post this deal here for the watch guys. ((I am in no way associated with BB@B)

While running around yesterday I ran into a deal at Bed Bath and Beyond where they had 8 piece watch boxes with glass top and lock for under 15 bucks. I picked up a few and while they arn't absolute top quality, they are extreamly nice for 15 bucks. Leather bound and will hold watches up to 43-44mm preaty easily.

Happy hunting!

I might have to pick up one of those, I have to return something there today anyways. Thanks for the heads up

02-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Does anyone know a place to get a decent watch winder that will hold a couple of watches?

I looked online and they're over $100.

Lucky_Hippo · 02-08-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Does anyone know a place to get a decent watch winder that will hold a couple of watches?

I looked online and they're over $100.

Hey Darrell,

I'd check ebay, and craigs list to try and catch a deal. From what little I know about watch winders, the cheaper models usually only have a single "speed" setting and tend to get kind of loud over time.

Just something to think about if you plan on placing one on your nightstand etc...

01-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#461
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Congrats on the new watch. That movement looks very odd. Can you get a clearer macro of it? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

01-27-2010, 01:09 PM	#462
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? ^^^ __________________ diamonds/guns

01-27-2010, 01:18 PM	#463
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Thank you, but that's not the exact one in your watch. What I really want to see is the gold weight on the opposite end of the dagger. Yours seems to be countersunk. If that is the case, that is the first Asian 6497 I have seen with this. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

01-28-2010, 08:37 AM	#465
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Almost looks like the 6497 in the OP's watch has been modified. For what reason I don't know?

01-30-2010, 01:08 PM	#466
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I just spent my cigar budget for Feb on a Seiko Black Monster with the metal band rather than that rubber one.

02-01-2010, 07:00 PM	#470
The Postman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Its hard to belive, but my favorite watch is a 20 year old Timex Triathalon that I wear every day to work. That watch has been so faithfull that I just wear it and never worry about it getting banged up or scratched. I have a 24K gold watch that was given to me for 25 years of service at the Post Office, but I never wear it, I don't want to get scratched. My favorite dress watch is a Roots, its my second one from that company, I just like the way they look and feel.

02-07-2010, 11:54 AM	#475
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? gotcha, thats the only place Ive ever seen them. I wondered whether or not there was a real vendor. __________________ diamonds/guns

02-07-2010, 09:59 PM	#476
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I finally pulled the trigger on an Orient. https://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=87

02-08-2010, 07:12 AM	#477
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Thought I'd post this deal here for the watch guys. ((I am in no way associated with BB@B) While running around yesterday I ran into a deal at Bed Bath and Beyond where they had 8 piece watch boxes with glass top and lock for under 15 bucks. I picked up a few and while they arn't absolute top quality, they are extreamly nice for 15 bucks. Leather bound and will hold watches up to 43-44mm preaty easily. Happy hunting! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

02-08-2010, 08:56 AM	#479
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Does anyone know a place to get a decent watch winder that will hold a couple of watches? I looked online and they're over $100.