Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 87

mhailey · 03-14-2016, 06:39 PM

While not a wristwatch, it is my Great Grandfather's Illinois 21 Jewel Bunn Special Lever set railroad pocket watch. I just received it from my mother and it was sans crystal and barely kept time. I had it professionally refurbished and new crystal put on. I'm glad it is still in the family.

took me a while to get the photo down to a reasonable size.

Dave128 · 03-15-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mhailey

While not a wristwatch, it is my Great Grandfather's Illinois 21 Jewel Bunn Special Lever set railroad pocket watch. I just received it from my mother and it was sans crystal and barely kept time. I had it professionally refurbished and new crystal put on. I'm glad it is still in the family.

Sweet looking pocket watch.

mosesbotbol · 03-15-2016, 09:05 AM

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Sweet looking pocket watch.

Any pictures of the movement?

Big thing on old watches is the dial which looks good on your family heirloom. As long as the dial is good, the rest can be fixed or serviced.

mhailey · 03-15-2016, 11:21 AM

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Any pictures of the movement?

Big thing on old watches is the dial which looks good on your family heirloom. As long as the dial is good, the rest can be fixed or serviced.

There is a small crack in between the 3 and the 4 on the dial. I had it serviced and new crystal installed, and the thing is running like a tank now. It is my everyday carry watch. I have tried wrist watches many times, have a number of them scattered throughout the house gathering dust, but just don't like them on my wrist. This watch is perfect for me.

mosesbotbol · 03-15-2016, 12:08 PM

That's a gorgeous movement. 21 jewels is serious. Must've been a premium watch in its day. Enjoy it.

mhailey · 03-15-2016, 12:48 PM

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That's a gorgeous movement. 21 jewels is serious. Must've been a premium watch in its day. Enjoy it.

Thank you very much. My great grandfather was a railroad conductor, and it was his that was issued to him by the railroad. My understanding is he was not allowed to set the time on his watch, only the railroad could, and they fined him if he let his watch wind down.

mosesbotbol · 03-15-2016, 01:02 PM

Makes sense seeing how that is a precision piece.

Remo · 03-30-2016, 03:28 PM

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New Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive in PVD

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Another Promaster inbound from Japan, stainless steel 300m diver.

Dave128 · 07-15-2016, 10:23 AM

Nice. How many do you have in your collection?

Remo · 07-15-2016, 10:34 AM

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Nice. How many do you have in your collection?

Only a few, I'm kind of a one in one out guy now, used to have way to many watches!

Dave128 · 07-15-2016, 02:52 PM

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Only a few, I'm kind of a one in one out guy now, used to have way to many watches!

I have three that I rotate, four if you count an old Mickey Mouse watch that is in storage.

HabanosBob · 07-15-2016, 03:30 PM

I just purchased a Hamilton Pilot Automatic with the black face - wanted to save the $18 shipping so I won't get it 'till next week - pretty much a bargain on Jomashop with $10 off with their promo - similar style as the IWC Pilot (not near as nice) and $600 vs $6000 - retro leather band that I might replace. This makes watch number 23

HabanosBob · 07-29-2016, 09:11 PM

Sent back the Hamilton - too big - got a Nixon Tangent - Costco - it has an indicator for the tides which is helpful when trying to pilot the Duffy under bridges - keeping this one

billybarue · 07-30-2016, 10:52 AM

Are Shinola watches any good/collectible. Worried it's just hype - I know nothing about watches.

Wife's family is nuts - she bought a Shinola Arganite 705 w/ 20 mm bracelet for her brother as a peace offering for Christmas. Huge fight last month and I now have it. She can't return it now, but I don't wear watches.

http://www.shinola.com/shop/therunwe...FQumaQodauIBBA

http://www.shinola.com/shop/watch-st...-bracelet.html

Buckeye Jack · 07-30-2016, 05:55 PM

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Are Shinola watches any good/collectible

I owned one and then sold it a year later. Got it on a Disney cruise two years ago. I really knew nothing about watches.....still don't really, but I know what I like and what I don't like more than I did when I bought that watch.

It was a bit big for my liking and honestly, today, I could never see paying that kind of money for a quartz watch. I prefer my Orient all black Mako a lot more, and for a fraction of the price......just something about knowing it doesn't have a battery in it....old school.

I'd say treat it like anything. If you like it and you like wearing it....then keep it....if you don't and its just going to sit in a drawer....sell it.

HabanosBob · 07-30-2016, 01:27 PM

Shinola's been around only a few years - I don't own one but like the styles - I did notice Costco in California just started carrying them in the last month or so - that speaks to Shinola's ability to handle both volume and returns - doubt it'll be collectible - if you have to, there's always ebay - turn the watch into cigars!

Sorry about the family feud - life is way to short - maybe a vintage cigar with your brother in law - Good luck!

billybarue · 07-30-2016, 03:42 PM

He's a real sh*t bird - I stay out of it. Thankfully it's probably over, my wife's sacrificed enough.

Beyond styling, and If not collectible - is it a quality watch? Good components, movement, workmanship, well made, etc

croatan · 07-30-2016, 05:27 PM

My wife (with the help of a good friend who owns a jewelry store) surprised me with this for my birthday. It wasn't even remotely on my radar and the custom panda speedy I had made and posted here a few years ago still gets more wrist time, but this one makes me smile every time I put it on.

mosesbotbol · 08-17-2016, 10:44 PM

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My wife (with the help of a good friend who owns a jewelry store) surprised me with this for my birthday. It wasn't even remotely on my radar and the custom panda speedy I had made and posted here a few years ago still gets more wrist time, but this one makes me smile every time I put it on.

That's some watch! Very nice!!!

03-14-2016, 06:39 PM	#1
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? While not a wristwatch, it is my Great Grandfather's Illinois 21 Jewel Bunn Special Lever set railroad pocket watch. I just received it from my mother and it was sans crystal and barely kept time. I had it professionally refurbished and new crystal put on. I'm glad it is still in the family. took me a while to get the photo down to a reasonable size. __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

03-15-2016, 12:08 PM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? That's a gorgeous movement. 21 jewels is serious. Must've been a premium watch in its day. Enjoy it. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-15-2016, 01:02 PM	#7
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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Nice. How many do you have in your collection? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-15-2016, 03:30 PM	#13
HabanosBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Bob Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I just purchased a Hamilton Pilot Automatic with the black face - wanted to save the $18 shipping so I won't get it 'till next week - pretty much a bargain on Jomashop with $10 off with their promo - similar style as the IWC Pilot (not near as nice) and $600 vs $6000 - retro leather band that I might replace. This makes watch number 23

07-29-2016, 09:11 PM	#14
HabanosBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Bob Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Sent back the Hamilton - too big - got a Nixon Tangent - Costco - it has an indicator for the tides which is helpful when trying to pilot the Duffy under bridges - keeping this one

07-30-2016, 10:52 AM	#15
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Are Shinola watches any good/collectible. Worried it's just hype - I know nothing about watches. Wife's family is nuts - she bought a Shinola Arganite 705 w/ 20 mm bracelet for her brother as a peace offering for Christmas. Huge fight last month and I now have it. She can't return it now, but I don't wear watches. http://www.shinola.com/shop/therunwe...FQumaQodauIBBA http://www.shinola.com/shop/watch-st...-bracelet.html __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides

07-30-2016, 01:27 PM	#17
HabanosBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Bob Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Shinola's been around only a few years - I don't own one but like the styles - I did notice Costco in California just started carrying them in the last month or so - that speaks to Shinola's ability to handle both volume and returns - doubt it'll be collectible - if you have to, there's always ebay - turn the watch into cigars! Sorry about the family feud - life is way to short - maybe a vintage cigar with your brother in law - Good luck!

07-30-2016, 03:42 PM	#18
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? He's a real sh*t bird - I stay out of it. Thankfully it's probably over, my wife's sacrificed enough. Beyond styling, and If not collectible - is it a quality watch? Good components, movement, workmanship, well made, etc __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides

07-30-2016, 05:27 PM	#19
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My wife (with the help of a good friend who owns a jewelry store) surprised me with this for my birthday. It wasn't even remotely on my radar and the custom panda speedy I had made and posted here a few years ago still gets more wrist time, but this one makes me smile every time I put it on. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.