Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 28

cbsmokin · 02-13-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

for all us cigar guys, a watch with a Hygro on it....

Curtis & Co.

In the next few months C&C will make their watches with an automatic movement instead of a battery. Their smallest one is 50mm. The large one is 57mm.

I bought a couple new watches since I last posted in this thread. I need to take some pictures and share.

elderboy02 · 02-22-2010, 08:40 AM

With the help of e-man67, I bought my 1st automatic watch today. I am pumped. I will post pics once I get it.

Lucky_Hippo · 02-22-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

With the help of e-man67, I bought my 1st automatic watch today. I am pumped. I will post pics once I get it.

Looking fwd to it Dan. Automatics are just a little bit different in a fun way. I just had a Boschett Cave Dweller arrive last Tuesday and it's been on my wrist ever since.

mosesbotbol · 02-22-2010, 10:12 AM

Swatch has a new repeater for around $150 that is quite a deal.

elderboy02 · 02-22-2010, 10:13 AM

The watch I ordered today has a ETA movement in it which e-man67 told me is a good movement. I don't know much about watches, but he is being a good buddy and teaching me.

I did order a cheap automatic skeleton watch for $50 the other day on 1saleaday.com just for the heck of it. It has a Chinese or Japanese movement in it or something. I just liked the way it looked.

02-22-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Swatch has a new repeater for around $150 that is quite a deal.

Link?

mosesbotbol · 02-22-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Link?

Jump hour is more like it.

This is one of the hottest Swatches to come out in a while, and techincal enough that it could interest a serious horologist.

Lexxxus · 02-22-2010, 11:49 AM

I love watches and of my dozen or so my faves are my Rolex Submariner 2 tone w/ blue face and bezel (it's pretty much my daily piece) I also have a Breitling Datora SS w/ white face (a nice summertime watch. Looks great with a tan and white clothing) Those two are my best watches and most of the other stuff I own are funky pieces that I wear for special occasions. The Hamilton "Ventura" is a cool watch from the late 50's that got re-issued a number of years ago and made popular by the "Men in Black" movie (it was part of the official "uniform) It's a cool formal piece as it is unique yet understated.

One watch I like to wear at night is the "Pimp"... yeah, the name is awful, but it's a cool watch to wear once in a blue moon... It actually is done with blue LEDs that light up to display the time like an abacus. Every two minutes it's does a cool "Whirlpool" cycle of all the LEDs and freaks some people out. It looks more like something out of a sci-fi movie.

They (and dozens of other unconventional watches are sold at www.tokyoflash.com)

You can never go wrong with a nice old vintage LED. I found a mint 1973 Pulsar P3100 through a watch forum about 10 years ago and it is a ton of fun to wear. Very "retro"

Kenneth Cole make a few nice inexpensive yet very elegant pieces and the new high-end Citizen watches are gorgeous with amazing movements and fantastic contstruction.

I have a lot of friends who worship TAG and they've never been my cup of tea. Omegas are awesome and Tissot make some nice ones too.

Then there are dozens of ultra high-end watches that I (like most mere mortals) can only dream about.

Fakes? Well, that exactly what they are... it's better to wear a $300 Seiko than a $300 copy of a $20,000 watch. That's my opinion anyhow.

W

mosesbotbol · 02-22-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexxxus

You can never go wrong with a nice old vintage LED. I found a mint 1973 Pulsar P3100 through a watch forum about 10 years ago and it is a ton of fun to wear. Very "retro"

Very cool.

mosesbotbol · 02-22-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

The watch I ordered today has a ETA movement in it which e-man67 told me is a good movement. I don't know much about watches, but he is being a good buddy and teaching me.

I did order a cheap automatic skeleton watch for $50 the other day on 1saleaday.com just for the heck of it. It has a Chinese or Japanese movement in it or something. I just liked the way it looked.

You could've (I do not know what your ordered) had both ETA movement and skeleton dial with for an attractive price. Since Swatch owns ETA, you getting the movement for like nothing. Under $150.00! Just ribbing you a little. I love what Swatch can does; it's amazing and now they really have some value for the money.

elderboy02 · 02-22-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You could've (I do not know what your ordered) had both ETA movement and skeleton dial with for an attractive price. Since Swatch owns ETA, you getting the movement for like nothing. Under $150.00! Just ribbing you a little. I love what Swatch can does; it's amazing and now they really have some value for the money.

The Skeleton that I bought is an Akribos. Have you heard anything about the brand? I don't care if it breaks in a year or so b/c I got it for $50

kgoings · 02-22-2010, 08:20 PM

Can you get a nice watch for $200 or under? My daily is a cheapo Kenneth Cole Reaction that I got from Kohls. I love nice watches but know NOTHING about them. I like them big and stainless gold or titanium. No leather or rubber bands for me.

bobarian · 02-22-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Can you get a nice watch for $200 or under? My daily is a cheapo Kenneth Cole Reaction that I got from Kohls. I love nice watches but know NOTHING about them. I like them big and stainless gold or titanium. No leather or rubber bands for me.

For sure you can, but not in Titanium or gold. I bought an Orient Automatic, Invicta also has some nice stuff under $200.

kgoings · 02-22-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

For sure you can, but not in Titanium or gold. I bought an Orient Automatic, Invicta also has some nice stuff under $200.

What are good Namebrands?

02-22-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

What are good Namebrands?

Seiko.

Wolfgang · 02-22-2010, 09:22 PM

You can get a Seiko Chrono in titanium for $175 at Sams Club.

eber · 02-22-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

What are good Namebrands?

good budget conscience brands would be Invicta, Orient, and Seiko

TheRiddick · 02-22-2010, 11:20 PM

Check out ShopNBC.com, they have a good selection of Invictas and Androids, if you catch them doing a sale you can buy some real bargains.

kgoings · 02-23-2010, 12:53 PM

Funny...I find out today that I get a watch for my 10 year anny at work.

A Bulova 98E004

or

A Seiko SNAA30

02-23-2010, 12:55 PM

I would get the Seiko, Kirk. The Bulova is kind of....I don't know, girlie looking?

02-22-2010, 08:40 AM	#542
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? With the help of e-man67, I bought my 1st automatic watch today. I am pumped. I will post pics once I get it.

02-22-2010, 10:12 AM	#544
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Swatch has a new repeater for around $150 that is quite a deal. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-22-2010, 10:13 AM	#545
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? The watch I ordered today has a ETA movement in it which e-man67 told me is a good movement. I don't know much about watches, but he is being a good buddy and teaching me. I did order a cheap automatic skeleton watch for $50 the other day on 1saleaday.com just for the heck of it. It has a Chinese or Japanese movement in it or something. I just liked the way it looked.

02-22-2010, 11:49 AM	#548
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I love watches and of my dozen or so my faves are my Rolex Submariner 2 tone w/ blue face and bezel (it's pretty much my daily piece) I also have a Breitling Datora SS w/ white face (a nice summertime watch. Looks great with a tan and white clothing) Those two are my best watches and most of the other stuff I own are funky pieces that I wear for special occasions. The Hamilton "Ventura" is a cool watch from the late 50's that got re-issued a number of years ago and made popular by the "Men in Black" movie (it was part of the official "uniform) It's a cool formal piece as it is unique yet understated. One watch I like to wear at night is the "Pimp"... yeah, the name is awful, but it's a cool watch to wear once in a blue moon... It actually is done with blue LEDs that light up to display the time like an abacus. Every two minutes it's does a cool "Whirlpool" cycle of all the LEDs and freaks some people out. It looks more like something out of a sci-fi movie. They (and dozens of other unconventional watches are sold at www.tokyoflash.com) You can never go wrong with a nice old vintage LED. I found a mint 1973 Pulsar P3100 through a watch forum about 10 years ago and it is a ton of fun to wear. Very "retro" Kenneth Cole make a few nice inexpensive yet very elegant pieces and the new high-end Citizen watches are gorgeous with amazing movements and fantastic contstruction. I have a lot of friends who worship TAG and they've never been my cup of tea. Omegas are awesome and Tissot make some nice ones too. Then there are dozens of ultra high-end watches that I (like most mere mortals) can only dream about. Fakes? Well, that exactly what they are... it's better to wear a $300 Seiko than a $300 copy of a $20,000 watch. That's my opinion anyhow. W __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord. Last edited by Lexxxus; 02-22-2010 at 11:58 AM.

02-22-2010, 08:20 PM	#552
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Can you get a nice watch for $200 or under? My daily is a cheapo Kenneth Cole Reaction that I got from Kohls. I love nice watches but know NOTHING about them. I like them big and stainless gold or titanium. No leather or rubber bands for me. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

02-22-2010, 09:22 PM	#556
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? You can get a Seiko Chrono in titanium for $175 at Sams Club. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

02-22-2010, 11:20 PM	#558
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Check out ShopNBC.com, they have a good selection of Invictas and Androids, if you catch them doing a sale you can buy some real bargains.

02-23-2010, 12:53 PM	#559
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Funny...I find out today that I get a watch for my 10 year anny at work. A Bulova 98E004 or A Seiko SNAA30 __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

02-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#560
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I would get the Seiko, Kirk. The Bulova is kind of....I don't know, girlie looking?