Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 54

mosesbotbol · 07-12-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Thanks Ron. I have an invicta that my wife bought that I love and does not feel cheap so thanks for the pointer

Although I am looking for a cheaper watch to have for work.

I agree. My girlfriend's Invicta is heavy and well finished. Surface for surface, it is polished and brushed on par as any big name watch you can mention (at least on her watch); Brietling, Omega, Rolex... It's certainly not one of those watches, but the outside is pretty darn close.

Someone in the watch industry said (for Stainless Steel), that the case, dial and bracelet is about 10% the watch's value. With Invicta, they put in a cheap movement and keep the outside pretty nice.

Blak Smyth · 07-12-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I agree. My girlfriend's Invicta is heavy and well finished. Surface for surface, it is polished and brushed on par as any big name watch you can mention (at least on her watch); Brietling, Omega, Rolex... It's certainly not one of those watches, but the outside is pretty darn close.

Someone in the watch industry said (for Stainless Steel), that the case, dial and bracelet is about 10% the watch's value. With Invicta, they put in a cheap movement and keep the outside pretty nice.

Do they use the same movement in all their watches or do they have better and worse moevements available? The reason I ask is because they have so many different watches with prices that vary a ton.

NeuRon · 07-12-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I agree. My girlfriend's Invicta is heavy and well finished. Surface for surface, it is polished and brushed on par as any big name watch you can mention (at least on her watch).

i agree. However the aformentioned watch is not one of those. I rarely come across an invict that is light in weight and Doesnt have a sturdy feel to it. But this is one of them. And it looks like its going to fall apart. And weighs about 2 ounces lol

jjmitchem · 07-12-2012, 07:02 PM

Here is the watch I just picked up. It has an auto dive mode that turns on when I get below 1 meter. It records the depth, temp and dive time. Picked it up used

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 05:29 AM

Someday I would like to have one of these. I am in love with Hamiltons, they make some classy watches:

The white face one is on sale for $322 on Overstock plus I have a 10% off coupon, seems like a great deal:

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 05:46 AM

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2012, 05:56 AM

Hamilton does make some nice watches and they aren't expensive either. They tend to be discounted heavily. Another Swatch Group brand.

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 06:00 AM

Seiko 5 Canvas Strap autos are on an ebay "daily deal" today for $69.00 with free shipping!

Seiko 5 Canvas Strap Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Brand:Seiko
Series:Seiko
Gender:Mens
Manufacturer No:Seiko
CASE
Material:Stainless Steel
Diameter:37 mm
Thickness:11 mm
FEATURES
Bezel:Fixed
Water Resistance
30 meters/ 100 feet
Dial:Varies Based on Choice
MOVEMENT
Type:Automatic
BAND
Type:Nylon
Clasp:Tang
ADDITIONAL INFO
Jomashop Item No:
Warranty:
3 Year Jomashop Warranty Click for more info
Tech Info:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Calendar
FULL INFO
Stainless steel case with a nylon bracelet. Fixed bezel. Varies based on choice dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Day and date. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 37 mm. Case thickness: 11 mm. Round case shape. Tang clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters/ 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, calendar. Sport watch style. Seiko Automatic Mens Watch.

Sauer Grapes · 07-18-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Seiko 5 Canvas Strap autos are on an ebay "daily deal" today for $69.00 with free shipping!

Seiko 5 Canvas Strap Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Brand:Seiko
Series:Seiko
Gender:Mens
Manufacturer No:Seiko
CASE
Material:Stainless Steel
Diameter:37 mm
Thickness:11 mm
FEATURES
Bezel:Fixed
Water Resistance
30 meters/ 100 feet
Dial:Varies Based on Choice
MOVEMENT
Type:Automatic
BAND
Type:Nylon
Clasp:Tang
ADDITIONAL INFO
Jomashop Item No:
Warranty:
3 Year Jomashop Warranty Click for more info
Tech Info:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Calendar
FULL INFO
Stainless steel case with a nylon bracelet. Fixed bezel. Varies based on choice dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Day and date. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 37 mm. Case thickness: 11 mm. Round case shape. Tang clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters/ 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, calendar. Sport watch style. Seiko Automatic Mens Watch.

I picked one of the green ones up. Should be here tomorrow.

Blak Smyth · 07-19-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I picked one of the green ones up. Should be here tomorrow.

Nice, I was considering it but held off. Post some pics when it arrives please.

emopunker2004 · 07-13-2012, 06:30 AM

Only thing I dislike is that the case is only 37mm

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Only thing I dislike is that the case is only 37mm

I saw that but I have girl wrists so it would prolly look normal

emopunker2004 · 07-13-2012, 06:41 AM

They make a different model that is 41.5mm but it runs $125 on amazon

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

They make a different model that is 41.5mm but it runs $125 on amazon

What size do you think is best for a case? Around 40-42?
Do they count the crown when they talk about that measurement?

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

What size do you think is best for a case? Around 40-42?
Do they count the crown when they talk about that measurement?

38-42 is the most classic size for chrono or military. Any larger and it becomes more trendy in styling. The crown is not measured in case diameter.

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

38-42 is the most classic size for chrono or military. Any larger and it becomes more trendy in styling. The crown is not measured in case diameter.

Good info!

Remo · 07-15-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

What size do you think is best for a case? Around 40-42?
Do they count the crown when they talk about that measurement?

42mm is a good size for smaller wrists, not too small, but not overwhelming

emopunker2004 · 07-13-2012, 06:54 AM

Depends. If you look on Amazon, if its sold by amazon alot of the waches they show a face next to ruler. They also show some of them on a fake wrist for size comparison. Yeh I like 40-42mm range. It's manly but not huge.

I want this

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Depends. If you look on Amazon, if its sold by amazon alot of the waches they show a face next to ruler. They also show some of them on a fake wrist for size comparison. Yeh I like 40-42mm range. It's manly but not huge.

I want this

That is gorgeous

Apoco · 07-15-2012, 09:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N32np1zAARU

Oh. My. God...

This thing is incredible. Gears upon gears upon gears upon gears.

Check out the Harry Winston Opus Watch videos in the suggestions box, too. Truly amazing.

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Seiko 5 Canvas Strap autos are on an ebay "daily deal" today for $69.00 with free shipping! Seiko 5 Canvas Strap Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch Brand:Seiko Series:Seiko Gender:Mens Manufacturer No:Seiko CASE Material:Stainless Steel Diameter:37 mm Thickness:11 mm FEATURES Bezel:Fixed Water Resistance 30 meters/ 100 feet Dial:Varies Based on Choice MOVEMENT Type:Automatic BAND Type:Nylon Clasp:Tang ADDITIONAL INFO Jomashop Item No: Warranty: 3 Year Jomashop Warranty Click for more info Tech Info:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Calendar FULL INFO Stainless steel case with a nylon bracelet. Fixed bezel. Varies based on choice dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Day and date. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 37 mm. Case thickness: 11 mm. Round case shape. Tang clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters/ 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, calendar. Sport watch style. Seiko Automatic Mens Watch. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 07-13-2012 at 06:09 AM.

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emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Depends. If you look on Amazon, if its sold by amazon alot of the waches they show a face next to ruler. They also show some of them on a fake wrist for size comparison. Yeh I like 40-42mm range. It's manly but not huge. I want this __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

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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? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N32np1zAARU Oh. My. God... This thing is incredible. Gears upon gears upon gears upon gears. Check out the Harry Winston Opus Watch videos in the suggestions box, too. Truly amazing.