Show off your watch

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by Darkbulb, Aug 1, 2014.

  1. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Bold. Love it.
     
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Very interesting! Sleek.
     
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  4. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Haven't seen the sun here in 3 days :)
     
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    PM me. Say hi.
     
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  6. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Tracking is somewhat cryptic, seems indicate it has gotten through customs here in the States...but you know how tracking can be.
     
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  7. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    It is in Indiana, might be here Saturday or Monday. The alligator band doesn't work with that watch, will need to dig out something that's a better match.

    Just realized it'll partner up with my Westclox.

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    (borrowed pic)
     
    Last edited: Jul 9, 2020
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  8. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    Going to be a Hot one Today. Stay Hydrated. [​IMG]


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  9. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    My new watch came in today.
    A Chinese knock off. It’s actually a pretty good watch. Time Will Tell. [​IMG]


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  10. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    I bought this dive watch approx 27 yrs ago and it is one of the best watches that I own. I am a certified diver and have always bought dive watches because they are built to with stand a lot of abuse and are just better built than a average watch IMO and many others divers agree.
    I have a Orient dive watch I will have to show it later because I used it for work and that watch has taken a lot of abuse because the nature of my previous work as a millwright, welder & machinist. Excellent battery life in this watch also.
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  11. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    I finally got around to installing a new battery into my Orient Titanium, this watch is approx 29 years old and was my daily work watch. The weakest part of the watch are the pins that hold the watch bracelet to the watch. I always had to look very hard to find the band parts from where they let go. I also made some simple watch wrenches to remove the watch back for installing the battery and inspection out of some 316 SS 1/8 thickness that fit my favorite watches. At the pulp mill we had all kinds of different stainless steel and scrap pieces were no problem to find.
    One of the best watches that I have ever owned is the Orient and is light weight and built to last. This watch was put in harsh working environments that most watches would never hold up after 29 years of service. Watch Orient 2.2.jpg
    Some simple wrenches to remove the backs off watches.
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  12. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    May I inquire where to get one of those?
     
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  13. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    DH Gate. Look for Jason007 store.


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  14. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    3 weeks later from the U.K...Eaglemoss 1940s German Airman

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    PRO: The smallish size and overall look acceptably mimics something from the era. Face is flat black; tannish hands and numbers are a good match for antique radium paint.

    CON: Lugs are about 15mm, probably correct for the time but too narrow for even my narrowest vintage straps. Wasn't expecting that. Even a thin 16mm bunches up, as you see. No actual lume anywhere on the face, just the illusion of lume.

    Simple, utilitarian look, just what I wanted. Cheaply made quartz but I've seen much cheaper. For under $20 shipped, I like it.
     
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  15. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

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    That'll do nicely.
     
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  16. The situational shaver

    The situational shaver Well-Known Member

    Anyone with a Reverso then?
     
  17. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    MKII A11 Cruxible on a Bond NATO. [​IMG]

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  18. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

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    Bingo. Just need a cotton band in 16mm.
     
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  19. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Seiko Cocktail Time
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  20. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    My Watch Winder/Storage case arrived
    Today. [​IMG]
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