Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 40

the nub · 09-25-2011, 12:24 PM

what's everyone's opinion on the quality of the replica watches? I've always wondered how good the detail and movements were. I actually don't wear a watch anymore and have my dad's old '60s Seamaster in a drawer so I'm not in the market for a replica. Just curious.

mosesbotbol · 09-26-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by the nub

what's everyone's opinion on the quality of the replica watches? I've always wondered how good the detail and movements were. I actually don't wear a watch anymore and have my dad's old '60s Seamaster in a drawer so I'm not in the market for a replica. Just curious.

Some are quite convincing, espeically Rolex. Stick to stainless with little complications.

wayner123 · 09-26-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by the nub

what's everyone's opinion on the quality of the replica watches? I've always wondered how good the detail and movements were. I actually don't wear a watch anymore and have my dad's old '60s Seamaster in a drawer so I'm not in the market for a replica. Just curious.

The homage watches are very good quality. They use pretty much the same materials and even movements as the originals.

CigarGuy88 · 09-27-2011, 12:52 PM

Finally got my grandfather's watch back from servicing.. Didn't have the original band with it so I'm currently on the lookout for an omega band that doesnt cost a week's pay and that actually fit's my wrist

rizzle · 09-29-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarGuy88

Finally got my grandfather's watch back from servicing.. Didn't have the original band with it so I'm currently on the lookout for an omega band that doesnt cost a week's pay and that actually fit's my wrist

Awesome. That's a beauty man. I did the same when my grandfather passed, except the watch I got wasn't nearly what you have there. Probably cost me three times what the watch is actually worth to fservice it.

Nonetheless, I love putting it on. Brings back some awful good memories.

mosesbotbol · 09-27-2011, 12:57 PM

Very nice. I use to have a nearly identical Seamaster. Look for a regular band and get an Omega clasp or deployment clasp. You won't be able to tell the difference.

CigarGuy88 · 09-27-2011, 01:10 PM

Already have the omega clasp that I got from the jeweler that did the service. They had an omega band that fit the watch but didn't fit my wrist so I just bought the clasp... I was thinking about doing a deployant clasp but I would want to go with an omega clasp at the very least and if I remember correctly they go for $300-400 by themselves

mosesbotbol · 09-29-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarGuy88

I was thinking about doing a deployant clasp but I would want to go with an omega clasp at the very least and if I remember correctly they go for $300-400 by themselves

No way... You must be able to get an Omega stainless deployment clasp for under $125. There's not much to it. Where have you been looking?

CigarGuy88 · 09-29-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

No way... You must be able to get an Omega stainless deployment clasp for under $125. There's not much to it. Where have you been looking?

Most of the places are the ones that I know are actually selling authentic ones... If you happen to know of a place or find one in your travels let me know I'm definitely interested!

mosesbotbol · 09-30-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarGuy88

Most of the places are the ones that I know are actually selling authentic ones... If you happen to know of a place or find one in your travels let me know I'm definitely interested!

Put an ad on timezone.com

NeuRon · 09-27-2011, 02:21 PM

glad they arrived man,, enjoy!

BTW, nice Omega Steve!

Volusianator · 10-05-2011, 02:16 AM

I was gonna ask someone here to stop my madness, but before I could post this...the wife took care of it. Five Invictas since 8/28/11, the Mrs. said no more. Damn, I knew I should've kept a separate account just for my fun stuff.

Volusianator · 10-07-2011, 12:34 AM

This one should be on my doorstep tomorrow!

CoreyD · 10-07-2011, 12:46 AM

Nice watch wade Guess you'll have to pick up a ladies Invicta as a band aid. I guess this angel Invicta should do the trick.
http://www.invictawatch.com/new/product/images/0589.jpg

justonemorestick · 10-07-2011, 01:24 AM

Try not to laugh but I have 2 Crotons my old chronomaster in need of a battery and a skeleton automatic which I find fascinating to watch run.

Apoco · 10-07-2011, 06:27 AM

This is the Metawatch by Texas Instruments. It is still in Developer release, but man it is sweeeeeet.

It connects to my Droid (Note: only droids right now. No software for Blackberrys, iPhones, etc) via bluetooth. Along the bottom you can see: Missed calls, missed texts, and missed e-mails. It vibrates whenever I receive any of these 3 along with showing me who is making the phone call, or showing me the text message, or showing me which account received an e-mail.

Plus I get the weather! Best. Purchase. Ever. (I've been using it for a week now - wanted to make sure it really worked. I work in a factory so I can't hear my phone ring and usually don't feel it vibrate...but the vibration on my wrist is hard to miss)

http://metawatch.org/
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mosesbotbol · 10-07-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

This is the Metawatch by Texas Instruments. It is still in Developer release, but man it is sweeeeeet.

Love it!

Apoco · 12-14-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

This is the Metawatch by Texas Instruments. It is still in Developer release, but man it is sweeeeeet.

It connects to my Droid (Note: only droids right now. No software for Blackberrys, iPhones, etc) via bluetooth. Along the bottom you can see: Missed calls, missed texts, and missed e-mails. It vibrates whenever I receive any of these 3 along with showing me who is making the phone call, or showing me the text message, or showing me which account received an e-mail.

Plus I get the weather! Best. Purchase. Ever. (I've been using it for a week now - wanted to make sure it really worked. I work in a factory so I can't hear my phone ring and usually don't feel it vibrate...but the vibration on my wrist is hard to miss)

http://metawatch.org/
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Alright - so it has been 2 months now. I've gotta say...I'm never going back to a watch that doesn't bluetooth to my phone.

I can actually FEEL the vibrate feature since it is strapped to my wrist, I can glance down and see what the weather is outside, read all incoming text messages, and see who is calling. Best. Watch. Ever.
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12-14-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

Alright - so it has been 2 months now. I've gotta say...I'm never going back to a watch that doesn't bluetooth to my phone.

I can actually FEEL the vibrate feature since it is strapped to my wrist, I can glance down and see what the weather is outside, read all incoming text messages, and see who is calling. Best. Watch. Ever.
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That is awesome! I may have to get one if/when it is able to connect to an Iphone.

Wolfgang · 10-07-2011, 11:20 AM

NERDGASM!

09-25-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? what's everyone's opinion on the quality of the replica watches? I've always wondered how good the detail and movements were. I actually don't wear a watch anymore and have my dad's old '60s Seamaster in a drawer so I'm not in the market for a replica. Just curious.

09-27-2011, 12:52 PM	#4
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Finally got my grandfather's watch back from servicing.. Didn't have the original band with it so I'm currently on the lookout for an omega band that doesnt cost a week's pay and that actually fit's my wrist

09-27-2011, 12:57 PM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Very nice. I use to have a nearly identical Seamaster. Look for a regular band and get an Omega clasp or deployment clasp. You won't be able to tell the difference. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-27-2011, 01:10 PM	#7
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Already have the omega clasp that I got from the jeweler that did the service. They had an omega band that fit the watch but didn't fit my wrist so I just bought the clasp... I was thinking about doing a deployant clasp but I would want to go with an omega clasp at the very least and if I remember correctly they go for $300-400 by themselves

09-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#11
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? glad they arrived man,, enjoy! BTW, nice Omega Steve!

10-05-2011, 02:16 AM	#12
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I was gonna ask someone here to stop my madness, but before I could post this...the wife took care of it. Five Invictas since 8/28/11, the Mrs. said no more. Damn, I knew I should've kept a separate account just for my fun stuff. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

10-07-2011, 12:34 AM	#13
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? This one should be on my doorstep tomorrow! __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

10-07-2011, 12:46 AM	#14
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Nice watch wade Guess you'll have to pick up a ladies Invicta as a band aid. I guess this angel Invicta should do the trick. http://www.invictawatch.com/new/product/images/0589.jpg __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

10-07-2011, 01:24 AM	#15
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Try not to laugh but I have 2 Crotons my old chronomaster in need of a battery and a skeleton automatic which I find fascinating to watch run. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

10-07-2011, 06:27 AM	#16
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? This is the Metawatch by Texas Instruments. It is still in Developer release, but man it is sweeeeeet. It connects to my Droid (Note: only droids right now. No software for Blackberrys, iPhones, etc) via bluetooth. Along the bottom you can see: Missed calls, missed texts, and missed e-mails. It vibrates whenever I receive any of these 3 along with showing me who is making the phone call, or showing me the text message, or showing me which account received an e-mail. Plus I get the weather! Best. Purchase. Ever. (I've been using it for a week now - wanted to make sure it really worked. I work in a factory so I can't hear my phone ring and usually don't feel it vibrate...but the vibration on my wrist is hard to miss) http://metawatch.org/ Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2011, 11:20 AM	#20
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? NERDGASM! __________________ 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.