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Techno Commander
13-01-2011, 10:51
Thought it might be interesting to continue the analogue versus digital debate in a slightly different direction.:)
Heres my offering. A Seiko SKZ253J1 (Frankenmonster) with a handmade Toshi strap.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg116/sillystuff99/WATCHES/Toshi3.jpg
The most "accurate" watch I have is a £5 Lorus I bought in a charity shop for a fiver! Looking inside, it has a Seiko quartz movement and as these are long lasting, consistent and durable, this may explain why.
The biggest (almost) disaster is an early and very heavy Omega Constellation Mega-Quartz I have, which needs a darned good clean every five years or so. The battery fitted post clean lasts three to four years, the second battery lasts a couple of years and I'm usually lucky to get several months out of the next one.
As for "real" watches, with carefully crafted and sometimes very complex "mechanical" escapements and movements and priced at several thousand quid at least. I'm not in that league and happy to be so..
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q115/davidf_photo/Picture2004copy-3.jpg
My Timex.
IME watcheds get bashed and lost so I don't pay a lot for them.
This one is simple, easy to read and almost completely accurate (where a minute or two back late from break DOES matter).
The only snag is just now that the back light has ceased.....which I miss alot.
£20 from Argos BTW :)
I bought this Russian divers watch after too many bears one night a few years ago, to say its big and heavy is an understatement, its meant to be worn over your drysuit
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0224.jpg
I have worn my Longines Conquest Ti VHP ever since my first wife bought it for me in 1991. It's superbly accurate (twin quartz movement), the sapphire glass has not a mark on it and it holds huge sentimental value for me.
http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Longines.jpg
aquapiranha
14-01-2011, 12:49
I have a watch that was bought as a gift. A watch is a watch, anything more than £100 and it becomes jewellery.
Pretentious? Moi?
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I could show you the Ferrari version, but that would be vulgar.:)
aquapiranha
14-01-2011, 13:15
Ha Shane that looks like a piece of old bike chain
The most "accurate" watch I have is a £5 Lorus I bought in a charity shop for a fiver! ..
Not much of a bargain then.......;)
Dave Hewitt
14-01-2011, 16:30
Hi,Bought a Patek Phillipe off a Nigerian guy in Italy for 10 Euros,he guaranteed it was genuine.That night in the restaurant everyone was wearing a Rolex of some sort ,they paid 15 euro for theirs so mine was a bargain:lol:
Dave.
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 16:39
From Anthony:
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2516/omega1d.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/omega1d.jpg/)
:)
Marco.
hi all,
cant remember for the life of me how to put a pick up so asked our lord and master to do it :lol:
anyway,
This is my watch, and no its not because i am flash,:eek: i just have an appreciation for quality mechanical things and i always wanted an OMEGA speedmaster so when i could afford one i got this.
its not the famous moon one due mainly as i wear this one on a daily basis and its not as big so ideal for long term wearing.
i just love mechanical watches and i have a few nice ones.
Anthonty,TD...
i just have an appreciation for quality mechanical things and i always wanted an OMEGA
i just love mechanical watches and i have a few nice ones.
Anthonty,TD...
Snap my sentements exactly, heres my moon watch
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0190.jpg
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 16:58
Snap my sentements exactly, heres my moon watch
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0190.jpg
Briliant!:)
A...
anything more than £100 and it becomes jewellery.
what utter bollocks, its as much to do as with whats inside that counts unless your a retard footballer who thinks the more the bling the better the watch
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 17:19
Hi,Bought a Patek Phillipe off a Nigerian guy in Italy for 10 Euros,he guaranteed it was genuine.That night in the restaurant everyone was wearing a Rolex of some sort ,they paid 15 euro for theirs so mine was a bargain:lol:
Dave.
:D
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 17:28
I have a watch that was bought as a gift. A watch is a watch, anything more than £100 and it becomes jewellery.
hi Steve,
i do understand where your coming from to a point, you can get a realy good watch for £100 [as far as time keeping] i have one or two. i personaly dont own or wear any other type of jewellery apart from a ring and a copper bracelet.
A...
The Grand Wazoo
14-01-2011, 17:33
Same sentiments over here as well Anthony. Same watch as you & Jon too.........almost! Mine has the extra hand that shows the date.
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2728/dscf3087y.jpg
I was told once that if you own a good quality watch, then no matter where you are in the world, whatever happens you can always get home!
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR-vMKNRbKwU0WrG0CiW_YiL-bJOBzwncO3aWKNv9lQK7303PAv
Love the speedmaster. Saw one on gumtree yesterday for 90 quid , now is that a replica or has some poor fellow lost his watch :scratch:
Any way, would love a moon Omega but, back to reality, i own a Oris bc3. I like pilot watches and this one was reasonable for a mechanical swiss.
The extra date bit is very nice. Lovey watch.
Ammonite Audio
14-01-2011, 17:44
This is my steel case 1963 Omega Seamaster De Ville, worn every day:
http://i51.tinypic.com/msztjb.jpg
Classic. My dad had a 60s seamaster in gold. He was in the navy and when he went of on his 9 month manouvers he would leave his watch behind. I was so drawn to it i would take it out of its case and play with it. If he had ever found out i probably wouldnt be here today.
Ali Tait
14-01-2011, 18:17
I posted this before. This watch means a great deal to me, and indeed would if it was a 5 quid Timex, as it belonged to my late brother who died suddenly a year and a half ago.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4522/raymondweil.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/i/raymondweil.jpg/)
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 18:33
I posted this before. This watch means a great deal to me, and indeed would if it was a 5 quid Timex, as it belonged to my late brother who died suddenly a year and a half ago.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4522/raymondweil.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/i/raymondweil.jpg/)
Sorry to hear that ali :(
and as you say,,, when it comes down to it, posesions are only worth the value we bestow on them, however' some things regardless of their monetary value are priceless...
A...
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 18:38
Classic. My dad had a 60s seamaster in gold. He was in the navy and when he went of on his 9 month manouvers he would leave his watch behind. I was so drawn to it i would take it out of its case and play with it. If he had ever found out i probably wouldnt be here today.
I know what you mean collin,
i have owned a few seamasters over the years, gold and steel.
A...
Ali Tait
14-01-2011, 18:41
Sorry to hear that ali :(
and as you say,,, when it comes down to it, posesions are only worth the value we bestow on them, however' some things regardless of their monetary value are priceless...
A...
Thanks Anthony. Yes indeed, things are only worth the value we bestow.
Despite being associated with over-paid footballers (or even pimps!), my wristwatch was bought for me by my (late) parents for my 21st and has been worn every day since. I would not change it for the world.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/barrydhunt/001-6.jpg?t=1295030888
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 19:28
Thats a proper Rolex barry,
and not the all out bling monsters you asociate with err,,,a certain type of people.
Anthony,TD...
Techno Commander
14-01-2011, 19:31
Thats a proper Rolex barry,
and not the all out bling monsters you asociate with err,,,a certain type of people.
Anthony,TD...
Indeed. Most excellent.
Nice to see the Omegas as well. Lovely watches. I regard the Seiko as a "tool watch". Robust and does what its supposed to. I like the thought of the "little machine" inside it whiring aways and doing its thing without any intervention from me.
Despite being associated with over-paid footballers (or even pimps!), my wristwatch was bought for me by my (late) parents for my 21st and has been worn every day since. I would not change it for the world.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/barrydhunt/001-6.jpg?t=1295030888
Yes, well if it was me I'd stick in a safe, becasue if it does drop off your wrist you'll be mortified.
I thought I'd lost a pen recently and I urge you to put it somewhere safe (my pen DID turn up eventaully....I'm going to nail it to the bloody wall yet).
I know what you mean Dave. I lost a rather nice 'gunmetal' finish Watermans fountain pen; one of the last presents my parents gave me for Christmas. I have tried to replace it (even though I would expect to have to pay over £100 for one), unfortunately Watermans don't seem to make that model any more. :(
Regarding my watch, it was bought to be worn and used, and is. I've worn it every day since I was given it, and that means it has been all over the worldwith me and 'suffered' extremes of heat and cold, humidity, dust, shock and vibration. Being mechanical, it doesn't need a battery and keeps time sufficiently accurately for me. It is not self winding, so is wound each night; an automatic ritual performed just before I go to sleep. I even wear the watch in bed - that might sound strange, but keeping the watch at a near constant (body) temperature helps with its good timekeeping.
I don't regard the watch as an heirloom or as piece of jewelry. I wouldn't lock it away: if it became damaged I would have it repaired - I have it serviced every five years or so, at a cost some six times what my parents paid for it, or one third of what it would fetch if sold.
Regards
For my 40th, my lovely wife bought me an skeleton movement hand-made Swiss watch by Dreyfuss & Co - limited edition number 34 of 500 pieces: I've always loved skeleton movements, and I also like the fact that from a lesser-known maker it is more unusual than other watches I've had in the past, and it wasn't that expensive.
http://s7ondemand4.scene7.com/is/image/Signet/6565654?$detail475$ (http://www.dreyfussandco.com/resources/images/catalogue/product-variant/dgs00029-02/extralarge/main.jpg)
(Click the pic for a bigger image of the face if you're interested.)
Comes with its own winding box which is also uber cool! (Well I think so!)
http://www.mooresjewellersltd.co.uk/pub/files/Dreyfuss%20%26%20Co/.thumbnails/1273855757_Limited_Edition_SS_in_Winding_Box_1__w3 50_h375.jpg
My daily wear smart watch was also a pressie from my wife, which she bought me as an engagement present to say thanks for the diamond engagement ring!
http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/Harrods/1849898?$productdetail_zoom$
But the watch I wear most is a Suunto Observer Titanium - satisfies the geek in me with altimeter barometer and electronic compass
http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/SS004746330.jpg
i'm a bit too bling innit?! :lol:
Pete The Cat
14-01-2011, 21:07
My wife got me a Tag Heuer a few years back, must've been £500-ish. Battery version. Imagine my surprise when the battery went after two years and I was told that they really need to have a service after about 18 months, combined cost of service plus new battery being a third of the price of the watch and it was away for a month (so I lost it for 1/24th of what was at the time its life). Doesn't mention that on the ads when Tiger Woods is looking all successful... :(
Pete
My battery lasts five years but then it has to go off to Longines for replacement as no jeweller can re-seal the back in the proper manner. Still, every five years are the only times I take it off. I consider it much safer on my wrist than anywhere else.
Reid Malenfant
14-01-2011, 21:30
<snip> My battery lasts five years
So just about when are you going to flatline Martin? :lolsign: I'll get jumpleads ready ;)
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 21:37
I know what you mean Dave. I lost a rather nice 'gunmetal' finish Watermans fountain pen; one of the last presents my parents gave me for Christmas. I have tried to replace it (even though I would expect to have to pay over £100 for one), unfortunately Watermans don't seem to make that model any more. :(
Regarding my watch, it was bought to be worn and used, and is. I've worn it every day since I was given it, and that means it has been all over the worldwith me and 'suffered' extremes of heat and cold, humidity, dust, shock and vibration. Being mechanical, it doesn't need a battery and keeps time sufficiently accurately for me. It is not self winding, so is wound each night; an automatic ritual performed just before I go to sleep. I even wear the watch in bed - that might sound strange, but keeping the watch at a near constant (body) temperature helps with its good timekeeping.
I don't regard the watch as an heirloom or as piece of jewelry. I wouldn't lock it away: if it became damaged I would have it repaired - I have it serviced every five years or so, at a cost some six times what my parents paid for it, or one third of what it would fetch if sold.
Regards
Exactly!
:)
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 21:40
Same sentiments over here as well Anthony. Same watch as you & Jon too.........almost! Mine has the extra hand that shows the date.
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2728/dscf3087y.jpg
I was told once that if you own a good quality watch, then no matter where you are in the world, whatever happens you can always get home!
Another great watch chris,
and no doubt there's some truth in what you were told!:)
A...
anthonyTD
14-01-2011, 21:45
Indeed. Most excellent.
Nice to see the Omegas as well. Lovely watches.
I regard the Seiko as a "tool watch". Robust and does what its supposed to. I like the thought of the "little machine" inside it whiring aways and doing its thing without any intervention from me.
Indeed Andy!
A...
So just about when are you going to flatline Martin? :lolsign: I'll get jumpleads ready ;)
The watch, I hope, not me? :eek:
I wish it could be inductively charged, but it's a plain ordinary lithium battery running a very non-ordinary dual-quartz movement.
Despite being associated with over-paid footballers (or even pimps!), my wristwatch was bought for me by my (late) parents for my 21st and has been worn every day since. I would not change it for the world.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/barrydhunt/001-6.jpg?t=1295030888
very nice classic C1950's Rolex Barry,
I had a Garfield watch years ago but I haven't owned a working watch for decades. The time is like air, it's everywhere so why carry your own?
aquapiranha
15-01-2011, 18:56
what utter bollocks, its as much to do as with whats inside that counts unless your a retard footballer who thinks the more the bling the better the watch
Nope, not bollocks, just my opinion. You only think it is bollocks because you happen to disagree. If a £5 casio can keep time better than a tag, and needs less maintenance and lasts longer between battery changes, while both do exactly the same job, which one is better for the job of TELLING THE TIME? all other considerations come down to other things like fashion etc. All IMO of course. Feel free to disagree, however your opinion has the same value as mine...
Nope, not bollocks, just my opinion. You only think it is bollocks because you happen to disagree. If a £5 casio can keep time better than a tag, and needs less maintenance and lasts longer between battery changes, while both do exactly the same job, which one is better for the job of TELLING THE TIME? all other considerations come down to other things like fashion etc. All IMO of course. Feel free to disagree, however your opinion has the same value as mine...
Agreed all watches tell the time and a £5 casio is probably more accurate than a nice old classic watch, infact i wear a Casio every day for work due to a few nice watches being beaten to death it does the job, but my interest is what is in the mechanics and not to have it as a fashion accessory,
A Binatone plays music and does the job for most people, but we know different don't we, thats why were here, some people have a hifi as a fashion accessory as well, so in some people eyes anything over £100 is a fashion accessory
anyway as you say we both have opions of the same value, so cheers good health i'm going to have another beer, cause i'm good at that :)
Reid Malenfant
15-01-2011, 20:42
so cheers good health i'm going to have another beer, cause i'm good at that :)
Me to :lol:
Mines a Fossil & a too bling Omega 18ct thing by the way, you have probably seen them both on another thread ;)
Some of mine
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/okmothman/OmegaConstellationMegaquartz32KHz1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/okmothman/ARISTO001.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/okmothman/PRS-11001.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/okmothman/EDELE016.jpg
Not wanting to be left out of the Speedy owners club, here is my everyday 1957 speedmaster reissue.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Stevewaller/KICX3053.jpg
Bought it with money my dad left me, so big sentimental value. I'm 54 in a fortnight , so you can work out why !
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