Watches - let's see 'em

Discussion in 'The Good Life' started by gorgo2, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. jay_gatz

    jay_gatz Well-Known Member

    Black Monster!!! An old one too. The orange monster was the watch that took me down the rabbit hole collecting watches...
     
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  2. jay_gatz

    jay_gatz Well-Known Member

    Today was the SLA019. Number 852/1968. Figured since I don't have a birth year razor, I could have a birth year watch. Seriously, I bought this watch to flip, as the local Seiko dealer gave me a deal, and I figured I could make a profit. Never used the Seiko band, it still has the plastic on it. Used the Seiko dive band (black silicone) to try it on for a bit, that was a mistake. Three years later, and...It's one of my favorite watches. Keeps great time, has an undecorated Grand Seiko Movement, so what's not to love. Band is a strap code "Angus".

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  3. jay_gatz

    jay_gatz Well-Known Member

    I hope that didn't come across as crass. I like that model with the 7S26 movement. Sure, it doesn't hack, but we paid around $200 on amazon a decade ago and they are going on e bay for $600+ dollars...
     
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  4. jay_gatz

    jay_gatz Well-Known Member

    Homage to the Citizen 8110 Bullhead Chronograph by Detroit Mint. Yes, it's quartz, the only one that isn't for working in the yard, but I like it and it makes me channel my inner Cliff Booth when I have to beat up hippies :rofl: ...besides, it's nearly impossible to find a decent example in the US, and vintage watches can be like vintage cars.

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  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Keeps perfect time, tough as nails, excellent lume, nerdy 80's vibe -> perfect everyday watch. Set me back about $35 a few years ago. I hope my descendants like wearing it as much as I do.

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  6. Xring3

    Xring3 Well-Known Member

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  7. jaro

    jaro the dread and the fear

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    Xring3 Well-Known Member

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  9. Daywalker

    Daywalker Active Member

    For around 50 bucks you could buy a mod case+strap off AliExpress and upgrade it to a stainless steel version.
    Just saying.

    There are nice modding tutorials on YT (Techsas, watchNcarry) for the classic Casio F-91w, A158, A168 and AE1200/AE1300 and others as well. Nice cheap beater watches.
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks for the info. So far I haven't gone down the rabbit hole of modding watches. AliExpress also has some cool looking watches with auto movements starting around $100.

    I kinda like the basic G because it flies under the radar, and it makes a great travel or work watch. I don't mind pulling it off my wrist and letting kids bounce it on the floor. I wouldn't lose much sleep if it got lost, stolen, or damaged. I'd just get one to replace it. I've lugged this one to a few places where I wouldn't take some of my other watches. In other words, it fills a nice spot in my watch rotation.
     
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  11. Xring3

    Xring3 Well-Known Member

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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    First watch belonged to my sweet Mother-In-Law. Got it all cleaned up over the weekend and removed the battery for long-term storage.

    Second watch belonged a dear Uncle. A few years ago, I had it restored. It was manufactured in 1961. I save this one for church and special occasions.

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  14. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Fossil Carlyle HR Gen 5 WearOS

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  15. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Gorgeous Bulova, WWB.
     
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  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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  17. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thats at least a 3 generation watch right there Charlie!
     
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  18. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Это как раз от матушки России. Восток амфибия акваланг чувак.
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Patrick. I'll probably pass down a few dozen pucks of Tabac along with it. ;)
     
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Really like the design and colors on the Vostok, Patrick. That one is tempting.
     
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