Anyone keen on watches?

**struth** · 21-07-2019, 09:58

My Illinois now.
This is a size 12s. Nice movement and pretty gold filled case from about 1926 I think.

**struth** · 21-07-2019, 11:05

My Hamilton 669 traffic special. This is a Swiss re issue from 50's.
No serial no as was their way. Its on the case which is marked Hamilton too.
Great watch tho and was my daily wear for years.

Have to say the tolerances on the case screw is superb compared to the usual American pockets

**Roy S** · 21-07-2019, 22:56

Originally Posted by NRG

A few years back I was into watches in a big way, even learning to do basic none complication watch servicing and repair but it started to get out of hand, too many watches and too much cash outlay! I loved working on vintage Longines watches, they made some of the best watches available in their day and are a joy. This Conquest I bought off eBay, it was in a right state but I managed to fully refurbish it and get it back into running order...still one of my favourites today.

Much respect for mastering that type of intricate work. I've managed resizing & changing straps & also changing batteries but that's about as far as my 'skills' go. It's mainly done in an attempt to maintain my manual dexterity.

**Roy S** · 21-07-2019, 23:10

That’s a fine collection Grant. Oldest watch I’ve got is Dad’s gold ‘Zenta’. I recall him having the mainspring replaced, it was some time later he noticed that the gold winder was no longer gold

**Roy S** · 22-07-2019, 14:15

Yes I know what it’s trying to be but most divers watches look similar anyway. Very impressed with this for the price, decent bracelet with screws rather than push pins, good power reserve & timekeeping seems just about spot on.

**stairpost** · 22-07-2019, 15:17

Originally Posted by Roy S

Yes I know what it’s trying to be but most divers watches look similar anyway. Very impressed with this for the price, decent bracelet with screws rather than push pins, good power reserve & timekeeping seems just about spot on.

Is that the company that makes the very expensive cars?

**Roy S** · 22-07-2019, 15:35

Originally Posted by stairpost

Is that the company that makes the very expensive cars?

I would imagine the company that produces these watches just uses the name to impart a sense of prestige, I doubt they've anything to do with the car manufacturer.

**Roy S** · 23-07-2019, 12:47

**Primare** · 23-07-2019, 15:59

Maurice Lacroix for work

**Primare** · 23-07-2019, 16:01

Apple Nike+ for sport

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