Post pics of your watches Part II

Wibbs · 12-02-2021 12:29PM

Moved the more chatty posts to the chat thread.

Pablo_Flox · 12-02-2021 02:48PM

I have been wearing this since I got it on Tuesday and it has been running at about -6 seconds per day. I guess that it acceptable?

I don't normally pay that much attention because I normally change my watch every second day or so.

Cyclingtourist · 12-02-2021 03:40PM

Pablo_Flox wrote: »

I have been wearing this since I got it on Tuesday and it has been running at about -6 seconds per day. I guess that it acceptable?
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-6 sec/day is quite acceptable for an automatic that's not rated as a chronometer.

hitemfrank · 12-02-2021 03:57PM

Wibbs · 12-02-2021 04:00PM

If it's running exactly and consistently six seconds a day slow it's actually well within chronometer ratings, just needs a tweak in regulation. Personally I'd not bother though. Plus it may settle down with wearing.

oknepop · 12-02-2021 07:57PM

fat bloke wrote: »

That looks great, what is it?

HKED Bundeswehr V3
Just one guy that does runs of watches occasionally. Obviously as the name suggests, this is the third run of them he's done. They sell out quick though, so best keep an eye on his website and Instagram to know when they're coming up.
https://www.hkedwatches.com/

69 bellmatic, Rios strap today.

Tilikum17 · 12-02-2021 09:30PM

Pablo_Flox wrote: »

I have been wearing this since I got it on Tuesday and it has been running at about -6 seconds per day. I guess that it acceptable?

I don't normally pay that much attention because I normally change my watch every second day or so.

received the Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT premium 500 Ceramic in the post today. Need to wait for the jewellers to open to size it before I can wear it though.

micks_address · 12-02-2021 09:49PM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

received the Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT premium 500 Ceramic in the post today. Need to wait for the jewellers to open to size it before I can wear it though.

Should be screws on the bracelet? If you can get your hands on a glasses repair kit or order a cheap kit from Amazon it’s an easy job. Just be careful not to loose screws

Tilikum17 · 12-02-2021 10:03PM

micks_address wrote: »

Should be screws on the bracelet? If you can get your hands on a glasses repair kit or order a cheap kit from Amazon it’s an easy job. Just be careful not to loose screws

I’ll have a look. Thanks.

Wibbs · 12-02-2021 10:19PM

oknepop wrote: »

69 bellmatic, Rios strap today.

That's only bloody lovely O.

IrishPlayer · 12-02-2021 11:26PM

oknepop wrote: »

69 bellmatic, Rios strap today.

Always a treat to see another Bell-Matic on the form, really lovely watch!

CalamariFritti · 13-02-2021 11:15AM

I blame lockdown.

Too much internet time, just couldnt resist.

fat bloke · 13-02-2021 11:33AM

Cool. Explain the "chron" and the twin crowns or are they pushers?

Educate

Wibbs · 13-02-2021 11:49AM

IIRC one is a winder, the other is to turn the internal bezel, so kinda like the 60's and 70's compressor cased watches from various brands. The original Chronoris was a chronograph, also from the 70's, but this one isn't. I think.

Cyclingtourist · 13-02-2021 12:09PM

Nice use of colour on that dial. Without the orange it would be a bit boring.

Welcome to the new open comment picture thread. :-)

Cyclingtourist · 13-02-2021 12:41PM

Speaking of colour.

Soviet-era Komandirski with American flag in support of a U.S. led military operation.

CalamariFritti · 13-02-2021 12:46PM

fat bloke wrote: »

Cool. Explain the "chron" and the twin crowns or are they pushers?

Educate

Like Wibbs said. Its a chron-a-like. Upper crown is just the regular crown. Lower one you can set the bezel.

Cyclingtourist · 13-02-2021 12:52PM

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Like Wibbs said. Its a chron-a-like. Upper crown is just the regular crown. Lower one you can set the bezel.

So it's kind of like the Seiko Alpinist, an internal rotating bezel. Does the rotating bezel have some way to lock it? The Alpinist doesn't but as that's used for reading the magnetic coordinates at a particular time it really doesn't need to be locked.

CalamariFritti · 13-02-2021 01:14PM

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

So it's kind of like the Seiko Alpinist, an internal rotating bezel. Does the rotating bezel have some way to lock it? The Alpinist doesn't but as that's used for reading the magnetic coordinates at a particular time it really doesn't need to be locked.

It can be locked yes. Its a screw down crown. I thought the alpinist bezel was a compass?

Its an Oris Chronoris. Its an homage to one of their own chronographs from the 70s. But this is not a chronograph - just the date function. They are 39mm and this one is on a rubber strap with clasp. It wears really comfortable. There are a couple of colour schemes and strap options available.

It ticked all my boxes dark dial clear straight lines not too big and I love that 70s racing look.

Pablo_Flox · 13-02-2021 03:34PM

Tilikum17 wrote: »

received the Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT premium 500 Ceramic in the post today. Need to wait for the jewellers to open to size it before I can wear it though.

Very nice, enjoy it! Post some pics

I used the small screwdriver from my Swiss army knife to size mine (the small one that attaches to the cork screw)

Wibbs · 13-02-2021 06:47PM

From 1972. Girard Perregaux Quartz.

This movement design influenced the frequency standard for 99% of quartz watches that followed. It was a collaboration between Girard Perregaux who designed and built the quartz module and JLC who designed and built the mechanical gears and date function. No jewels, instead they used teflon bearings to massively reduce maintenance cycles and was designed to be serviced by existing watchmakers.

893bet · 13-02-2021 07:38PM

Been wearing this for 10 days straight.

Benefit of having a small collection is no watch gets ignored.

At 4 though I feel it’s a little too low and would like to mix it up a little more.

oknepop · 13-02-2021 09:11PM

My watch for DIY around the house. Runs to COSC spec, infinite power reserve. :pac:

Wibbs · 13-02-2021 09:34PM

God tier in the last two posts.

oknepop · 13-02-2021 11:07PM

Wibbs wrote: »

God tier in the last two posts.

Just shows the diversity of watches here - from haute horology on one hand, to Pateks on the other!

Cyclingtourist · 14-02-2021 10:15AM

For those with a penchant for fine fliegers.

Fitz II · 14-02-2021 10:39AM

Pic to keep it piccy, they are all kinda the same really....watches I mean.

Wibbs · 14-02-2021 10:48AM

That navigator/flieger dial layout is a fantastic design CT. About as legible as you can get. A design that has seemed to completely avoid the nazi associations, even when it was "their" design, though the origins are rarely mentioned in advertising. Pity the originals are so damned huge 52mm kinda size. Though they do suffer value wise from the associations. OK they're 4 and 5 grand, way more for the IWC ones, but compared to allied stuff, they're generally a third of the values or less. Issued German army Longines? 1000 quid. Issued British army Longines? 5000 quid.

Cyclingtourist · 14-02-2021 11:09AM

Wibbs wrote: »

That navigator/flieger dial layout is a fantastic design CT. About as legible as you can get.

Regarding legibility the one criticism I would have is that the second hand is too prominent. On the Stowa I often, in glancing at the dial, mistake the second for the minute hand.

I know the second hand was important for some German navigator/observer in wartime but as a civilian I'd prefer if it was a lot thinner or coloured red.

Fitz II · 14-02-2021 11:19AM

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Regarding legibility the one criticism I would have is that the second hand is too prominent. On the Stowa I often, in glancing at the dial, mistake the second for the minute hand.

I know the second hand was important for some German navigator/observer in wartime but as a civilian I'd prefer if it was a lot thinner or coloured red.

If they didnt lume the entire second hand it would be better, maybe just the tip? (oh matron)

Post pics of your watches Part II

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