Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 27

Adriftpanda · 02-11-2010, 12:46 AM

Not my picture but I have my watch at home. I use to have some nice watches but decided it was a waste of money. I have 2 other Rolexes and this Cartier.

mosesbotbol · 02-11-2010, 03:12 AM

keeping a watch in a humidor will do wonders for its long life of service... I wonder how accurate the hydrometer is? Or any hydrometer actually?

I am quite suprised Habanos has licensed logos for a co-branded watch? How many would kill to have a Cohiba inspired Rolex/Breitling or something? New dial, hands and engrave something on the swing mass... $$$

Parshooter · 02-11-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

How many would kill to have a Cohiba inspired Rolex/Breitling or something? New dial, hands and engrave something on the swing mass... $$$

No thanks, I'll take the Quintero Seiko $

02-11-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Not my picture but I have my watch at home. I use to have some nice watches but decided it was a waste of money. I have 2 other Rolexes and this Cartier.

Damn Huy, who knew you balled with the Rolex's.

mosesbotbol · 02-11-2010, 10:32 AM

Looking at a watch for my girlfriend this weekend. I'll check around Biel first, then Zurich on Saturday to see if I can beat up the price some. I am not looking for anything over the top. I have one of her watches to be service right now.

I like the Certina Quartz pilot watches, Mido, or the Swatch Automatic. It has to be a watch they I could wear too :-) There are some antique manuals that our watchsmith may have, but he is battling the flu and I have not been by.

02-11-2010, 11:09 AM

Question....

How do you "clean" a metal bracelet?

My Nixon for example has a couple years of gunk built up near the clasp. I'd like to thoroughly clean it.

mosesbotbol · 02-11-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Question....

How do you "clean" a metal bracelet?

My Nixon for example has a couple years of gunk built up near the clasp. I'd like to thoroughly clean it.

Old toothbrush, dishwashing soap and room temperature water. scrub away.

02-11-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Old toothbrush, dishwashing soap and room temperature water. scrub away.

Why does it have to be room temp? Just curious.

s15driftking · 02-11-2010, 11:54 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Polis...d_bxgy_k_img_b

Best thing in the world, polishes and cleans. They can be had locally at ace hardware for about 3 bucks for two cloths. Truly amazing, you do it once every couple of months and the watch will never age.

wayner123 · 02-11-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

http://www.amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Polis...d_bxgy_k_img_b

Best thing in the world, polishes and cleans. They can be had locally at ace hardware for about 3 bucks for two cloths. Truly amazing, you do it once every couple of months and the watch will never age.

DO NOT use these cloths unless you know what you are doing. This is not your normal polising cloth and can make parts too shiny. If you have brushed links or parts of links, using cape cod will destroy that contrast.

One of the best ways is like Moses describes. Just soap and an old toothbrush. You don't want to scratch anything.

Another method is to put the bracelet in a freezer ziploc bag and spray in a good amount of WD40. Let this sit for a couple hours then come back and rinse under water.

mosesbotbol · 02-11-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Why does it have to be room temp? Just curious.

Along with Palmolive, it's easier on soft hands. Actually, it's to prevent any temperature based reactions to the watch. This is to say, don't pour boiling water or dip it into ice water...

Adriftpanda · 02-11-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Question....

How do you "clean" a metal bracelet?

My Nixon for example has a couple years of gunk built up near the clasp. I'd like to thoroughly clean it.

Just bring them in, and have them do it.

TheRiddick · 02-11-2010, 01:40 PM

Darrell, as jeweler friend of mine taught me and he's the one responsible for my watch bend, simply take a little bowl, say a Chinese rice bowl, pour some glass cleaner into it, enough to cover the watch band when folded into bowl, and let sit for about 30 minutes. Then rinse under water and wipe clean. Been doing it for years now. I just make sure that glass cleaner does not come in contact with the seals (watch back) and wipe that separately. I also come by and shake the watch in the bowl, gently from side to side, a couple of times while its sitting in the bowl (Every 10 minutes, let's say, of that 30 minute bath).

02-12-2010, 10:59 PM

Watchadoo is on.

s15driftking · 02-12-2010, 11:13 PM

looks phenom!!

02-12-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

looks phenom!!

I am thinking really hard about getting the Orange Monster.

It will match all of my Giants gear.

mosesbotbol · 02-13-2010, 02:35 AM

My first day of watch shopping did not go so well. My girl wants a Swatch and I found a cool one that is a chrono with red croc style strap and 5 or 6 small gems on the dial. There conservative and cool at 150 CHF. I also looked at Tissot and Certina.

I am going by our watchsmith today and maybe he has something laying around? I don't want to spend more 500 CHF. Today I am headed to Zurich and will check out additional watch stores.

s15driftking · 02-13-2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I am thinking really hard about getting the Orange Monster.

It will match all of my Giants gear.

i would also favor the OM, though I love the BM. Either way, baller. Isay go for it. Also, check out the buzzsaw, its 49mm... super sharp.

02-13-2010, 02:20 PM

Is authenticwatches.com legit?

smitdavi · 02-13-2010, 02:55 PM

Pretty sweet looking Auto Chrono from Swatch that I'm absolutely lovin right now:

02-11-2010, 12:46 AM	#521
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Not my picture but I have my watch at home. I use to have some nice watches but decided it was a waste of money. I have 2 other Rolexes and this Cartier. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

02-11-2010, 03:12 AM	#522
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? keeping a watch in a humidor will do wonders for its long life of service... I wonder how accurate the hydrometer is? Or any hydrometer actually? I am quite suprised Habanos has licensed logos for a co-branded watch? How many would kill to have a Cohiba inspired Rolex/Breitling or something? New dial, hands and engrave something on the swing mass... $$$ __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-11-2010, 10:32 AM	#525
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Looking at a watch for my girlfriend this weekend. I'll check around Biel first, then Zurich on Saturday to see if I can beat up the price some. I am not looking for anything over the top. I have one of her watches to be service right now. I like the Certina Quartz pilot watches, Mido, or the Swatch Automatic. It has to be a watch they I could wear too :-) There are some antique manuals that our watchsmith may have, but he is battling the flu and I have not been by. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-11-2010, 11:09 AM	#526
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Question.... How do you "clean" a metal bracelet? My Nixon for example has a couple years of gunk built up near the clasp. I'd like to thoroughly clean it.

02-11-2010, 11:54 AM	#529
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? http://www.amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Polis...d_bxgy_k_img_b Best thing in the world, polishes and cleans. They can be had locally at ace hardware for about 3 bucks for two cloths. Truly amazing, you do it once every couple of months and the watch will never age. __________________ diamonds/guns

02-11-2010, 01:40 PM	#533
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Darrell, as jeweler friend of mine taught me and he's the one responsible for my watch bend, simply take a little bowl, say a Chinese rice bowl, pour some glass cleaner into it, enough to cover the watch band when folded into bowl, and let sit for about 30 minutes. Then rinse under water and wipe clean. Been doing it for years now. I just make sure that glass cleaner does not come in contact with the seals (watch back) and wipe that separately. I also come by and shake the watch in the bowl, gently from side to side, a couple of times while its sitting in the bowl (Every 10 minutes, let's say, of that 30 minute bath).

02-12-2010, 10:59 PM	#534
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Watchadoo is on.

02-12-2010, 11:13 PM	#535
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? looks phenom!! __________________ diamonds/guns

02-13-2010, 02:35 AM	#537
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My first day of watch shopping did not go so well. My girl wants a Swatch and I found a cool one that is a chrono with red croc style strap and 5 or 6 small gems on the dial. There conservative and cool at 150 CHF. I also looked at Tissot and Certina. I am going by our watchsmith today and maybe he has something laying around? I don't want to spend more 500 CHF. Today I am headed to Zurich and will check out additional watch stores. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-13-2010, 02:20 PM	#539
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Is authenticwatches.com legit?

02-13-2010, 02:55 PM	#540
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Pretty sweet looking Auto Chrono from Swatch that I'm absolutely lovin right now: