The Watch Thread
 

Since me and @serialk11r tend to clutter up Random Thoughts with watch talk, another member pointed out that we don't have a Watch Thread. Now we do.

In my opinion mechanical watches are the 3rd component of The Trifecta of Attainable Mechanical Awesomeness (TM). The other 2 being cars (naturally), and firearms. Since those are pretty well covered, let there now be watches! (Forgive the dramatism...)

So first, just picked up a vintage automatic Timex today. $20.

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/...psaa836e5b.jpg

Throw up some pics, people.

My newest.

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If money is no object:Tag Heuer Monaco V4. Oldie, but a classic. I've always wanted one:
http://images.smh.com.au/2009/10/21/...ck-600x400.jpg

A couple of mine.

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps44209be3.jpg

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/x...psb9ad478c.jpg


http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/x...psb563ac95.jpg

^ That's a damn FR-$ on your wrist (s).

Any Casio fans? G-Shock, Baby-G, Pro Trek, etc...

My first digital watch in ages may be a Pro Trek PAW1500T-7V.

http://www.casio.com/resource/images...addlarge_2.jpg

But the specs make it sound HUGE, 56mmx50mm. How do these wear?

Here's my orange monster:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Lo...33tU3M4Q=w1600

I've had this watch for almost 2 years now, worn almost every day. This watch is heavy, durable, and keeps excellent time for an automatic. For sub-$200, I've been very impressed. :happyanim:

Hmm okay the M198S I showed you in the other thread can be had for the low price of 495 + possible 10% discount...should I just pull the trigger? Slightly unnerving knowing that a significant chunk of my bank account balance is in 2 watches.

I personally wouldn't. For that range I would get a Seiko SARB either the green dialled Alpinist 17(?), or the blue/silver Cocktail Time Cool 65. It will still take a significant undercut of price for me to get a Sea-Gull. There's a vintage handwound Citizen on my Craigslist that is very similar styling for $100. More character.

But really, if you're unnerved at the cost just don't do it

My dream watch would be a Grand Seiko Spring drive chronograph (the titianium and gold one #SBGC005)....so smooth movement and beautiful design, but way too expensive for me to afford...

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachm...drive_9r86.jpg

http://www.watchalyzer.com/wp-conten...ch-sbgc005.jpg

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VxqlHwa1Rs"]Grand Seiko - 9R86 Spring Drive Chronograph - Features - YouTube[/ame]



As for the watches I do have currently, they are two Orients:

1.) 2012 Limited Edition BRZ GT300 watch [quartz] which I'm getting customized -already bought a Panerai style leather band and quick clasp release for it and will be having the crystal switched to Sapphire, ugly-hideous bezel removed, case bead blasted, and seconds dial correctly aligned. Being a 50mm case it's just the right size for my taste.

http://a.d-cd.net/25cb748s-480.jpg

Below is a picture of it on my wrist.

http://vracer111.smugmug.com/photos/...-JPDq3Dx-L.jpg

2.) Defender (22 Jewel automatic): A little smaller than I would prefer at a 42 mm case size, but I really like the face on it.

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/as...ET0N002B-1.jpg

Wouldn't mind getting a strap and Panerai style clasp as well like this one:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachm...der800x600.jpg

Had some Invicta Reserves before but am not really impressed with their quality or reliability, and it is tough finding any Invicta's I like the looks of, and when I do it's often the most costly ones. Orient's provide a much better investment, better quality and I like their design philosophy.

For a beater watch I like the Casio G-Shocks, never owned one though. Recently bought one for my brother (GW6900-1 Tough Solar/Multi-band) and he's really enjoying it.

Sup bro! Mine says hi!:happy0180:

http://i.imgur.com/hVHFL6s.jpg

I keep mine on a NATO because I don't want to ruin an $800 bracelet while desk diving since I wear it every day.:party0030:

I've been looking for a SARB 031 for months. Lost the ebay auction and decided to get a Seiko 5 Pilot.

Seiko SARB 031(Still my fav and on the hunt):
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6527/sarb0311km1.jpg

Seiko 5 Pilot that I retired for the Speedie Pro:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachm...snk809k2-2.jpg

Kudos to the Seiko fans here!

Begone, Trolol.


(Or at least confess your desire for a Vacheron Constantin skeleton.)




Heh...