Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 99

mosesbotbol · 12-16-2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

I have a couple watches, pocket watches mostly. A couple are old railroad watches, but they need rebuilding and restoration. The one I wear is a no name mechanical with a dragon design hunter case. Keeps good time though.

Probably my next watch:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SND255P...%2C194&sr=8-27

My dream watch:
https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watc...A24322121C2A1/
With steel band

Have you looked at used pilot style watches on watch forums? You should be able to buy a cool automatic like the Seiko for under 1K. Plenty of manufacturers make similar watches and some time. Just a thought as the Breitling is up there in price.

One Breitling I'd recommend as soon as you can find one is a Quartz Navitimer. Has the look, just hair smaller and it's a Quartz. Always ready. Great price too, but are rising in value.

kingcobradude · 12-16-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Have you looked at used pilot style watches on watch forums? You should be able to buy a cool automatic like the Seiko for under 1K. Plenty of manufacturers make similar watches and some time. Just a thought as the Breitling is up there in price.

One Breitling I'd recommend as soon as you can find one is a Quartz Navitimer. Has the look, just hair smaller and it's a Quartz. Always ready. Great price too, but are rising in value.

The first link is a 130 dollar seiko.

I would really love the breitling cosmonaut they had a few years ago.

mosesbotbol · 12-17-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

The first link is a 130 dollar seiko.

yes, that is why I mentioned some other brands making advanced pilot watches somewhere in price between the seiko & breitling (closer to seiko side).

kingcobradude · 12-18-2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

yes, that is why I mentioned some other brands making advanced pilot watches somewhere in price between the seiko & breitling (closer to seiko side).

What brands? The only other I have seen are citizens, and nothing mechanical

Another to add to my list:

https://www.reeftiger.com/seattle-to...a1930-yll.html

mmblz · 12-18-2019, 07:47 AM

Slightly related... anyone see the news stories about Sondland’s watch?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/n...ment-testimony

https://www.gq.com/story/impeachment...ordon-sondland

Well, it’s not quite right watch- you can tell by the face layout but also to the sides of the crown. I’m nearly certain it’s actually this watch:
https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre...-VBR00623.html

I emailed both authors but got no response. Maybe just sloppy, but it seems so obvious I have to wonder if it’s just a more sensational story at the higher price...

kgoings · 12-18-2019, 09:26 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV5CJit1TfU

I think Ill be buying one of these shortly

mmblz · 03-07-2020, 08:43 PM

Slow motion
https://youtu.be/2dG34HotJOU

sigsauer · 03-08-2020, 08:42 AM

some day:

https://www.jamesedition.com/stories...ne-watch-1023/

mosesbotbol · 03-10-2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sigsauer

some day:

https://www.jamesedition.com/stories...ne-watch-1023/

Graham tend to see big discounts once that model has been on the market for some time.

Subvet642 · 03-19-2020, 01:43 PM

My two most recent acquisitions:

mosesbotbol · 03-19-2020, 01:46 PM

^^ Very cool ^^

Alpina has a cool line up watches and you don't see them much in the States.

Do they make a bracelet for that watch? Matching blue croc strap would be awesome with it.

Subvet642 · 03-19-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

^^ Very cool ^^

Alpina has a cool line up watches and you don't see them much in the States.

Do they make a bracelet for that watch? Matching blue croc strap would be awesome with it.

Sadly, no but I kinda like the brown leather strap, which is really nice quality. I'm also looking at a dark brown rally strap. I just haven't decided between large holes or small. Problem is the 23mm lug width.

mosesbotbol · 03-19-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Sadly, no but I kinda like the brown leather strap, which is really nice quality. I'm also looking at a dark brown rally strap. I just haven't decided between large holes or small. Problem is the 23mm lug width.

Hirsch is a popular brand for straps. Is it a deployment buckle? Some of the rubber straps are really fantastic and comfortable.

I believe Alpina a brand manufactured by Frederique Constant, right?

Subvet642 · 03-21-2020, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Hirsch is a popular brand for straps. Is it a deployment buckle? Some of the rubber straps are really fantastic and comfortable.

I believe Alpina a brand manufactured by Frederique Constant, right?

I checked out Hirsch but they don't have much in 23mm. I bookmarked them for future reference.

It's a pin buckle, but a nice one. It's reminds me of the buckle on a garrison belt; kind of an over-under arrangement. I usually replace pin buckles with deployment clasps or butterflies but I like this one.

I've read that FC acquired Alpina in 2002 but I don't know if they are made by them or if manufacture is separate. At any rate, the Alpina is currently keeping to about +1 s/d and the fit and finish is beautiful. I got an insanely good deal on it; only $820 (MSRP $2795) as a "Factory Recondition" but it came in the usual high end box with papers, etc. I don't think it was "reconditioned" per se, but I saw a review that showed the subdial hands on the wrong dials; the red hand on the running seconds instead of the 30 min. counter. What I suspect happened was that the factory accidentally installed them wrong and then had their authorized service centers swap them when retailers noticed it. I bought it from one of these centers on eBay (they have more). I never would have been able to afford it otherwise. What I like about it is the 70's style cushion case and that it's a mono-pusher; which is kind of unusual and hard to f*** up.

mosesbotbol · 03-21-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I checked out Hirsch but they don't have much in 23mm. I bookmarked them for future reference.

23mm is more uncommon than the even number sizes.

Subvet642 · 03-21-2020, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

23mm is more uncommon than the even number sizes.

I have a couple of nice ones sourced.

CarlJung2 · 04-06-2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlJung2

I got the Wolf 456002 Watch Winder from Amazon about a year ago, and it's been great so far. Super quiet and looks very stylish. It's a bit on the pricier side but totally worth it. Here's the Amazon link and a good review for people who wants more info.

Good luck!

Some people pointed out to me that the review link doesn't work anymore. So, here is the updated one: https://thewatchsnob.net/best-watch-winder

kingcobradude · 04-18-2020, 03:04 PM

Finally picked up this watch:
[IMGhttp://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=1117&pictureid=9368 ui[/IMG]

Also have a couple more on the way, I will post pictures when they get here.

Interestingly, while browsing around, I came across a Richard Mille that I actually like.
https://www.horobox.com/en/review-de...mille-rm-hj-01
It doesn't say if it is a mens watch or womens, but even if it is a woman's watch, I would still wear it if it wasn't too small, and someone bought it for me. No prices are listed anywhere, but I'm pretty sure it is a case of if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I also am not sure I want to know.

12-18-2019, 07:47 AM	#1965
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Slightly related... anyone see the news stories about Sondland’s watch? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/n...ment-testimony https://www.gq.com/story/impeachment...ordon-sondland Well, it’s not quite right watch- you can tell by the face layout but also to the sides of the crown. I’m nearly certain it’s actually this watch: https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre...-VBR00623.html I emailed both authors but got no response. Maybe just sloppy, but it seems so obvious I have to wonder if it’s just a more sensational story at the higher price... __________________ herf wear

12-18-2019, 09:26 AM	#1966
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV5CJit1TfU I think Ill be buying one of these shortly __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

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mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Slow motion https://youtu.be/2dG34HotJOU __________________ herf wear

03-08-2020, 08:42 AM	#1968
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,371 Trading: (63)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? some day: https://www.jamesedition.com/stories...ne-watch-1023/

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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? My two most recent acquisitions: __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt* Last edited by Subvet642; 03-19-2020 at 01:50 PM.

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04-18-2020, 03:04 PM	#1978
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Finally picked up this watch: [IMGhttp://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=1117&pictureid=9368 ui[/IMG] Also have a couple more on the way, I will post pictures when they get here. Interestingly, while browsing around, I came across a Richard Mille that I actually like. https://www.horobox.com/en/review-de...mille-rm-hj-01 It doesn't say if it is a mens watch or womens, but even if it is a woman's watch, I would still wear it if it wasn't too small, and someone bought it for me. No prices are listed anywhere, but I'm pretty sure it is a case of if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I also am not sure I want to know.