Wristwatch collectors out there?

[jsnake]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

You dont need to spend 350 for a skeleton. they either tend to be under 150 for cheapies. or about 400-600 for a decent one.

I WOULD REC ORIENT! (wait for the 50% coupons they FREQUENTLY put out for first tiem buyers}
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/urban-c-44_47.html

Bulova and Kenneth cole also make decent watches... and sell skeletons/openhearts

Also, Michael Kors makes a GREAT Quality watch, im sure they have skellies.


A reliable "Swatch" brand can be had for under 150.00

Also, look for skeletons with Unitas ETA 6497 movement.


Finally, i say just buy one of these.... looks cool as heck (Panerai homage)

inexpensive as well.











CLiffs notes:
1. Bulova
2. Orient (50% off)
3. Michael Kors
4. Kenneth Cole
6. PAM Homage

Just saw your post. Love that watch you put pics up of. Thanks for all the info. Just got my black and gold Invicta Corduba yesterday and it is HUGE. I love it.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

S15, love the Navi in white, I'll have to try to get some better pics of mine, I have the blue face with brown leather strap.

you have a blue faced navi world? TRADE PLEASE!!!

[MurphysLaw]

Its not the navi world, just a navitimer, found an old pic, not that great quality but you get the idea

[markem]

I've been looking around for some new bling ever since my super bling watch purchase from around Xmas fell through (raising the price $13K is, for me a show stopper).

Not quite a matched set (the submariner is from '03), but I'm hoping that they'll mate and have kids.

[Volusianator]

Now you're just teasing us!

Originally Posted by markem

[markem]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

Now you're just teasing us!

Not really. Maybe. Just a little.

The submariner went back for the periodic maintenance service on Monday. The jeweler had to insure it per the current Rolex chart. The value was listed at $11,400. Paid $6,200 8 years ago. Not bad appreciation. Still haven't decided if I want to keep it to give my nephew for a wedding present (one day, nothing planned now) or sell it off to realize the profit.

The GMT-Master II didn't seem heavier when I had them in the hands, but on wrist it seems quite a bit heavier.

[MurphysLaw]

Nice catch Mark, i love the GMT II, it's been at the top of my to-buy list for a while

[markem]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Nice catch Mark, i love the GMT II, it's been at the top of my to-buy list for a while

I really like the new micro adjustment for the band that is built in to the clasp as well. Not overly fond of which hour hand is for local and which for the monitored timezone, but I will adapt.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Nice catch Mark, i love the GMT II, it's been at the top of my to-buy list for a while

A GMT function is something I would like on a watch. By now, I know inherently what time it is in the other zone I care about. Rolex does it very well for a sporty watch that is light on the wrist.

The IWC UTC is one of my favorite 2 time zones without being too fancy.

Originally Posted by markem

Not quite a matched set (the submariner is from '03), but I'm hoping that they'll mate and have kids.

Gold watches rock. Well done.

[wayner123]

Is that the new ceramic bezel as well?

[markem]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Is that the new ceramic bezel as well?

Yes. Wish that the numbers were a tiny bit smaller, like the submariner, but oh well.

[MurphysLaw]

My birthday present from my wife, a Nixon Player, pretty cool looking watch

[Volusianator]

Saving a few pennies as this is going to be my next! It may not be for everyone, and not the most expensive, but I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.

[wayner123]

Is that a mother of pearl face?

[Volusianator]

It kinda looks like a dark mother of pearl, but actually it's a matte black face.

[mosesbotbol]

The case has to fit the watch movement for one. I have seen a few done in hardwood. Your best effort would be to copy a case and then swap the movement over. Holding the case in place is the most difficult, so perhaps doing that in a big blank and then cutting it down the right size after would be the method.

We make the tooling to hold the watches cases for many big brands in Switzerland. Each unique piece on a watch has its own tooling.

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

The case has to fit the watch movement for one. I have seen a few done in hardwood. Your best effort would be to copy a case and then swap the movement over. Holding the case in place is the most difficult, so perhaps doing that in a big blank and then cutting it down the right size after would be the method.

We make the tooling to hold the watches cases for many big brands in Switzerland. Each unique piece on a watch has its own tooling.

I think he may mean a watchholder as opposed to the case itself.

My main features in the one I went for was:

Big enough to hold the watch without hitting the glass. If you like big watches this happens with a lot of cases.

Pillows. There are a few designs for pillows on the web.

Enough slots to hols all my watches.

A drawer to hold all the pieces that comes with some watches. Extra links, polishing cloths, etc.

[Volusianator]

I started drawing one up tonight, I think I got a pretty solid plan, just need to find the pillows, but I didn't even search that yet.

[Volusianator]

Just bought three watches yesterday, nothing great, all cheapos but I love everyone of them, so yeah, it's time to start building a watch box.

[s15driftking]

sweating this 47mm beauty.....



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