Post pics of your watches Please NO QUOTING PHOTOS

Wibbs · 01-10-2011 2:16pm

Sheesh ya can't really go wrong for that kinda outlay.

Congrats.

Ghost Train · 01-10-2011 5:37pm

Yes not much risk at that price. One more picture of the inside of the back of the watch, I'm guessing these are service dates scratched in there?

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Deep Thought · 01-10-2011 7:55pm

Hi

Latest Edition - OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL 300M CHRONOMETER Ref. 2264.50.00, Full Size

May sell the Steinhart now..

Zagato · 01-10-2011 8:08pm

Ghost Train wrote: »

another ebay purchase from a month ago

What is Tropicalised?

Is this the perfect watch to wear while drinking Malibu (or Lilt for our younger members)

peasant · 01-10-2011 8:39pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

Hi

Latest Edition - OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL 300M CHRONOMETER Ref. 2264.50.00, Full Size

Now that IS nice!

What size is "Full Size" exactly?

Deep Thought · 01-10-2011 9:11pm

41mm or 1.61 inches, 11mm or 0.45 deep

Monty Burnz · 02-10-2011 12:53am

Ghost Train wrote: »

Yes not much risk at that price. One more picture of the inside of the back of the watch, I'm guessing these are service dates scratched in there?

Exactly. I think that's really cool - the history of the watch carved right into it. My recently acquired Universal Geneve 'Wilhelmina' (WW2 Dutch army watch) has a single service date engraved. The watch was probably made in 1939, and it was serviced once - in 1976 :eek:

About due for another, when I get the chance. Took it to a place local to me and the chancers wanted 314 euro for a service, and offered to polish the case for 170 euro. Not only a rip-off, but a great way to damage the historical value of the watch.

quarryman · 03-10-2011 9:46pm

My Stowa arrived!

MiCr0 · 03-10-2011 10:09pm

When did you order?

quarryman · 03-10-2011 11:10pm

MiCr0 wrote: »

When did you order?

about 3 months ago.

Bullseye1 · 03-10-2011 11:25pm

Are these made to order?

quarryman · 03-10-2011 11:34pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Are these made to order?

yip. 3 months is REALLY good for them.

Longford Leader · 04-10-2011 12:29am

quarryman wrote: »

My Stowa arrived!

Congrats on a beautiful watch.

The Antea 390 is very elegant.

Pictures don't do it justice.

Will be ordering one with a croc strap next year when funds allow

MiCr0 · 04-10-2011 9:15am

is that a custom message on the rotor?

Reloc8 · 04-10-2011 7:03pm

Congrats on the stowa - lovely watches.

ronnie3585 · 04-10-2011 8:48pm

Lovely Stowa. Serious bang for your buck.

Zagato · 04-10-2011 9:00pm

MiCr0 wrote: »

is that a custom message on the rotor?

I'd say so, they're offering engraving on the rotor for €49, and will do it on old models for same if they have it for a service.

quarryman · 04-10-2011 11:13pm

MiCr0 wrote: »

is that a custom message on the rotor?

Yep!

marknine · 12-10-2011 4:46pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

My everyday watch. Annoyingly I had the glass replaced not too long ago. These scratches resulted from me falling from my bike.

Can I ask you were you got the glass replaced on your watch and also how much, as I have a lovely watch with chipped scratched glass. Its a seiko watch with a yellow face and I if I seen the same watch again, I would buy it. Thank you

peasant · 12-10-2011 7:58pm

Mammy, I'm not afraid of the dark anymore

Mycroft H · 12-10-2011 8:09pm

fecking hell, thats a change from ampibias of old. Proper lume

peasant · 12-10-2011 8:11pm

BX 19 wrote: »

fecking hell, thats a change from ampibias of old. Proper lume

When it's freshly charged, it's so bright you can read with it ...honestly

peasant · 12-10-2011 8:35pm

Some quick and dirty flashlight pics of the new toy:

Homer · 18-10-2011 6:37pm

Saw this Seiko on adverts and got it at the right money.. with a bracelet, NATO strap and a rubber one too!
picking it up towards the end of the week when I get time to meet up with the seller.

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Homer · 18-10-2011 6:42pm

also managed to pick up a display unit from a fashion wholesalers (no jokes about why I was there.. Business ok

)

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Deep Thought · 18-10-2011 8:22pm

Homer wrote: »

(no jokes about why I was there.. Business ok )

yeah...right...pfffttt

Fizman · 19-10-2011 5:39pm

Lads, my old man has a Gucci 8300 (link = http://www.google.ie/imgres?q=gucci+8300&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1680&bih=959&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=mgJo3zURTc2LAM:&imgrefurl=http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/48285&docid=nOnKsusX6NdUmM&imgurl=http://p2.la-img.com/62/107/48285_1_l.jpg&w=500&h=574&ei=t_yeTvaZDMXPhAeL0PBX&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=176&vpy=128&dur=1664&hovh=241&hovw=209&tx=110&ty=119&sig=115617677260842186664&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=121&start=0&ndsp=44&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0). He is considering selling it.

Any idea how much he could fetch for it?

Bullseye1 · 19-10-2011 6:06pm

Homer wrote: »

also managed to pick up a display unit from a fashion wholesalers (no jokes about why I was there.. Business ok )

Very nice. Can you list what the models?

peasant · 19-10-2011 7:47pm

just playing with the pics of the new toy

Homer · 19-10-2011 8:32pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Very nice. Can you list what the models?

Will do.. Gimme an hour or so and i'll list them.. plus the ones not one it!

Homer · 19-10-2011 8:33pm

peasant wrote: »

just playing with the pics of the new toy

Quality pictures.. what camera/lens are you using..
Motivating me to take better pictures of my collection!

Homer · 19-10-2011 9:03pm

Top row.. left to right
Seiko automatic 100M
Panerai Base000
Rolex Submariner No Date (On Nato strap)
Armani Quartz leather strap
Skone Quartz silicone strap

Middle Row.. left to right
Sottomarina Italia quartz
AK Homme automatic
Armani quartz black ceramic bracelet
AK Homme automatic
Breitling Navitimer (not currently working)

Bottom Row.. left to right
Nautica quartz on red rubber (comes with two additional straps)
Parnis Automatic power reserve (from getat)
TX world time
TX pilot watch
Armani quartz (on rubber strap)

Not on the display unit..
Tag Heuer Calibre 36 (on adverts

)
Mont Blanc Timewalker automatic
another TX flyback chronograph
my latest seiko addition arriving tomorrow hopefully

Phew.....

peasant · 19-10-2011 9:07pm

Homer wrote: »

Quality pictures.. what camera/lens are you using..
Motivating me to take better pictures of my collection!

Nikon D50 with standard lens (and some sunshine, a rare commodity)

Bullseye1 · 19-10-2011 9:11pm

Homer which gets most wrist time? Fantastic collection BTW. Thanks for sharing.

Homer · 19-10-2011 9:21pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Homer which gets most wrist time? Fantastic collection BTW. Thanks for sharing.

Probably the Panerai over the last few months because with 4 different straps it can change to suit daytime/evening/sporty/dressy.

Seiko automatic and any of the TX range get good daily use too. Oh and the sub on the NATO is a bit of a novelty but gets mixed reaction!!

Bullseye1 · 19-10-2011 9:24pm

I bought the getat homage to the Pan Reserve and it gets lots of wrist time even though it's only a $90 watch. Just love the look of it. It's convinced me to buy a Gen Pan in the future. So I'm not surprised you give of most wrist time.

Curious as to why the Sub gets mixed reaction? It's a classic.

Homer · 19-10-2011 9:29pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

I bought the getat homage to the Pan Reserve and it gets lots of wrist time even though it's only a $90 watch. Just love the look of it. It's convinced me to buy a Gen Pan in the future. So I'm not surprised you give of most wrist time.

Curious as to why the Sub gets mixed reaction? It's a classic.

Sorry I meant mixed reaction on the NATO strap as opposed to the original bracelet!

peasant · 19-10-2011 9:39pm

Homer wrote: »

Sorry I meant mixed reaction on the NATO strap as opposed to the original bracelet!

In my humble opinion, putting a x-thousand euro watch on a 10 euro bit of coloured nylon should be punishable with an instant forum ban

:D:D

(but I think Wibbs would object

)

Homer · 19-10-2011 9:41pm

If it was good enough for jimmy bond in Thunderball it's good enough for me

But I totally get your point!!

peasant · 19-10-2011 9:45pm

Never mind me ...that's just (green) envy talking ...

MiCr0 · 19-10-2011 10:09pm

Rolex wasn't that pricey when Bond got his

Wibbs · 20-10-2011 8:42am

Homer wrote: »

If it was good enough for jimmy bond in Thunderball it's good enough for me

*cough*[pedant] pity it wasn't a NATO strap. It was a cheap as chips nylon strap(doesn't even fit) bought by a production runner cos the Rolex bracelet(the directors IIRC) was too short for Seans wrist and the budget didn't stretch to a new one. [/pedant]:o:D

MiCr0 wrote: »

Rolex wasn't that pricey when Bond got his

Not compared to today with the price inflation attached to some of the cache mechanical brands and the mad money paid for some Rolex models, but it was still a very expensive watch for an average man. Many weeks wages type price. The average industrial wage in the UK in the early 60's was 20-25 quid a week and a Rolex was approx 3-400 quid at the time.

I'm beginning to agree with the no NATO straps. Not because I don't like them, but I used to be fairly unique in wearing them for the last 10+ years