Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 88

sikk50 · 08-18-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by croatan

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 is stunning

Buckeye Jack · 07-30-2016, 07:03 PM

On another note, I purchased, about 6 months ago off eBay, a seiko pepsi diver from 1977 (my birth year). Seller sells quite a few refurb seiko's there and said what he had done, but like anything, he does it as a side job/hobby and can't guarantee....plus he's in Australia.

Anyways, if I take it off for any longer than about 9-10 hours, it will stop.....I also have noticed a few times in the last 6 months, that after a day where I may not have worn it much, it may be ticking when I put it on, but may stop later that morning....like it just isn't winding as much.

Any place you can suggest I send it in for a complete service/repair? I found a local guy who has a great reputation, but he does it out of his house and everything is by appointment only. I'm kinda afraid I'll be in the same boat if something happens a year from now.

Thanks for any suggestions!

billybarue · 07-30-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

On another note, I purchased, about 6 months ago off eBay, a seiko pepsi diver from 1977 (my birth year). Seller sells quite a few refurb seiko's there and said what he had done, but like anything, he does it as a side job/hobby and can't guarantee....plus he's in Australia.

Anyways, if I take it off for any longer than about 9-10 hours, it will stop.....I also have noticed a few times in the last 6 months, that after a day where I may not have worn it much, it may be ticking when I put it on, but may stop later that morning....like it just isn't winding as much.

Any place you can suggest I send it in for a complete service/repair? I found a local guy who has a great reputation, but he does it out of his house and everything is by appointment only. I'm kinda afraid I'll be in the same boat if something happens a year from now.

Thanks for any suggestions!

I have the "Colonel Pogue" Seiko 6139 chronograph. My Dad bought it on R&R in Hong Kong when he was in Vietnam.

http://blog.dreamchrono.com/2013/11/seiko-6139-pogue/

I cannot keep that thing from running slow, the date/time Windows being off, the stop watch not resetting, etc etc. I am not going to spend any more money trying to get it repaired. I just wear it as a bracelet sometimes. I love the look of it but it just is not reliable.

HabanosBob · 07-30-2016, 09:50 PM

The Shinola is made well enough to keep if that's a consideration and you like the style. The arganite 705 is the movement (quartz) and they put it in a lot of their watches - which one (model) do you have?

billybarue · 07-30-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HabanosBob

The Shinola is made well enough to keep if that's a consideration and you like the style. The arganite 705 is the movement (quartz) and they put it in a lot of their watches - which one (model) do you have?

In my post above I put the hyperlinks for both the watch and the band. It's a 41 mm runwell - silver case with a black face and white lettering. I really like the band. I also included that hyperlink - it's the 20 mm stainless bracelet

HabanosBob · 07-30-2016, 09:53 PM

In LA we have a jewelry district with lots of old school watch repair guys - sounds like the Seiko needs a service and a watch winder

BlackDog · 08-17-2016, 08:31 PM

I have 2 watches I wear regularly - a Bernardt Officers watch and a Steinhart Ocean 1 Vintage Red. Love them both. The Bernhardt is built in the USA with Swiss components, and the Steinhart is Swiss made. When I'm camping or fishing I wear a Casio G-Shock.

mosesbotbol · 08-18-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I have 2 watches I wear regularly - a Bernardt Officers watch and a Steinhart Ocean 1 Vintage Red. Love them both.

How do you like that Steinhart? My girlfriend has one one that is really cool and I have been thinking of getting the titanium one similar to yours. I could really use a dive watch and I am fan of titanium.

How's the overall finishing and all that? There's no local Steinhart dealer near me, so I would end up buying factory direct.

Remo · 08-18-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

How do you like that Steinhart? My girlfriend has one one that is really cool and I have been thinking of getting the titanium one similar to yours. I could really use a dive watch and I am fan of titanium.

How's the overall finishing and all that? There's no local Steinhart dealer near me, so I would end up buying factory direct.

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Sexy watch bro!!

Remo · 08-17-2016, 08:54 PM

The Ocean One is a nice watch

sigsauer · 08-18-2016, 01:40 PM

that FM is busy but an awesome watch

Remo · 08-18-2016, 10:54 PM

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My newest, Deep Blue 300m diver.

Remo · 08-18-2016, 10:55 PM

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And my Citizen Promaster 300m

BlackDog · 08-19-2016, 09:50 AM

Moses, I am very pleased with my Steinhart. If you Google Steinhart Ocean 1 you will see many rave reviews of the watch. I think the fit and finish are excellent. It is Swiss made with a well regarded Swiss movement. The watch is rated water resistant to 1000 feet, and the bracelet is well made and heavy. The crystal is domed sapphire. If I had to name one improvement to make, the lume could be brighter. I bought directly from Steinhart - I ordered on a Monday and received the watch that Friday. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased.

Here are a few reviews which may be helpful.

http://wornandwound.com/review/stein...um-500-review/

https://www.watchitallabout.com/stei...-watch-review/

mosesbotbol · 08-20-2016, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Moses, I am very pleased with my Steinhart. If you Google Steinhart Ocean 1 you will see many rave reviews of the watch. I think the fit and finish are excellent.

This is my girlfriend's watch I bought her a couple of years ago. Runs great! We took the case protecting croc off and she bought an another color strap that looks great with it too.

mosesbotbol · 09-19-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Moses, I am very pleased with my Steinhart. If you Google Steinhart Ocean 1 you will see many rave reviews of the watch.

http://wornandwound.com/review/stein...um-500-review/

https://www.watchitallabout.com/stei...-watch-review/

I ended up ordering the Ocean One Titanium last night. My IWC is being serviced and now my Omega needs servicing as well.. NO WATCH!!!

I was ready to buy a fancy watch, but thought I should wait until Omega is back so I can sell that as mint, just serviced watch. Frantic figuring what I should I do, I just ordered the Steinart instead. Not sure when it'll arrive though. If I like it when both watches are back, I'll keep or sell it for a short loss...

sikk50 · 08-20-2016, 12:36 PM

Guess I could contribute. Heres my latest Citizen, I got a few months ago. Mostly chose this one bc the colors match my golf clubs. Sadly, I will be going to the dark side soon. My fiancé picked me up an apple watch for our wedding.

HabanosBob · 08-20-2016, 03:49 PM

I like the Citizen

longknocker · 08-20-2016, 03:53 PM

Like The All Black Look, Andrew!

sikk50 · 08-20-2016, 11:21 PM

Thanks guys! Always had a thing for Citizens, since my old man gave me one of his after he retired. This is my third Eco drive. Only have two left. The first one was one of the originals and the internal battery went out. Was not covered under warranty. Na vent had a hiccup with the other two

07-30-2016, 07:03 PM	#2
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? On another note, I purchased, about 6 months ago off eBay, a seiko pepsi diver from 1977 (my birth year). Seller sells quite a few refurb seiko's there and said what he had done, but like anything, he does it as a side job/hobby and can't guarantee....plus he's in Australia. Anyways, if I take it off for any longer than about 9-10 hours, it will stop.....I also have noticed a few times in the last 6 months, that after a day where I may not have worn it much, it may be ticking when I put it on, but may stop later that morning....like it just isn't winding as much. Any place you can suggest I send it in for a complete service/repair? I found a local guy who has a great reputation, but he does it out of his house and everything is by appointment only. I'm kinda afraid I'll be in the same boat if something happens a year from now. Thanks for any suggestions!

07-30-2016, 09:50 PM	#4
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? The Shinola is made well enough to keep if that's a consideration and you like the style. The arganite 705 is the movement (quartz) and they put it in a lot of their watches - which one (model) do you have?

07-30-2016, 09:53 PM	#6
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? In LA we have a jewelry district with lots of old school watch repair guys - sounds like the Seiko needs a service and a watch winder

08-17-2016, 08:31 PM	#7
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I have 2 watches I wear regularly - a Bernardt Officers watch and a Steinhart Ocean 1 Vintage Red. Love them both. The Bernhardt is built in the USA with Swiss components, and the Steinhart is Swiss made. When I'm camping or fishing I wear a Casio G-Shock. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-17-2016, 08:54 PM	#10
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? The Ocean One is a nice watch __________________

08-18-2016, 01:40 PM	#11
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? that FM is busy but an awesome watch

08-18-2016, 10:54 PM	#12
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My newest, Deep Blue 300m diver. __________________

08-18-2016, 10:55 PM	#13
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? And my Citizen Promaster 300m __________________

08-19-2016, 09:50 AM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Moses, I am very pleased with my Steinhart. If you Google Steinhart Ocean 1 you will see many rave reviews of the watch. I think the fit and finish are excellent. It is Swiss made with a well regarded Swiss movement. The watch is rated water resistant to 1000 feet, and the bracelet is well made and heavy. The crystal is domed sapphire. If I had to name one improvement to make, the lume could be brighter. I bought directly from Steinhart - I ordered on a Monday and received the watch that Friday. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased. Here are a few reviews which may be helpful. http://wornandwound.com/review/stein...um-500-review/ https://www.watchitallabout.com/stei...-watch-review/ __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-20-2016, 12:36 PM	#17
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Guess I could contribute. Heres my latest Citizen, I got a few months ago. Mostly chose this one bc the colors match my golf clubs. Sadly, I will be going to the dark side soon. My fiancé picked me up an apple watch for our wedding. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

08-20-2016, 03:49 PM	#18
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 like the Citizen

08-20-2016, 03:53 PM	#19
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Like The All Black Look, Andrew!

08-20-2016, 11:21 PM	#20
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Thanks guys! Always had a thing for Citizens, since my old man gave me one of his after he retired. This is my third Eco drive. Only have two left. The first one was one of the originals and the internal battery went out. Was not covered under warranty. Na vent had a hiccup with the other two __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"