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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Ass keep on topic. Stop trolling and if you pull that guff again you'll get a long ban for your trouble. Infracted

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    BTW I've deleted other users posts referring to the offending posts as a clean up. Thanks.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭Darwin


    Great forum, I'm always on the lookout for new watches. Anyway, here's a few watches I've accumulated over the years:

    Festinas.jpg
    I picked up both Festina chronos at different times on sale in the watch shop on the ground floor in the square Tallaght. They are a bit on the heavy side to wear though. The middle watch is a Sector Mountain Master which has a lot of sports features including altimeter, barometer, storm alarm etc. I bought it on ebay from Italy, but had to return it as it was damaged in transit. The shop sent it off for repair and 4 months later I still don't have it back :mad: I may end up buying another...

    Tissot.jpg
    I pictured the Sector again for size comparisons against the Suunto Core - a similar watch in terms of the feature set (barometer, thermometer etc) The Suunto is really comfortable to wear despite its size - I tend to wear it a lot in the summer when exercising as the whole watch is easy to clean. Changing the battery is a cinch too. The Tissot on the left is a T-Race with a sapphire crystal - a nice sized watch that keeps good time.

    Citizen.jpg
    This is a Citizen Skyhawk A/T with a titanium case and bracelet, it's really light to wear. Its solar powered and receives nightly updates from the atomic clock in Germany so timekeeping is spot on.

    timex.jpg
    I picked this up on ebay as well for a third of the normal retail price. I haven't seen any for sale in Ireland, a pity as Timex have really moved upmarked with this new line of watches. It also has a sapphire crystal and built in compass.

    Casio.jpg
    My oldest watch, a casio pathfinder from 1996. It's still running ok but needs a new battery. It has a nice twincept display where the digits appear to float above the hands. It now sits in a drawer collecting dust :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭anthony4335


    Dont have pics at the moment, but this is what is use weekly
    Omega Seamaster pro coaxial blue face (pride and joy)
    seiko kinitic ,The great blue
    2 Citizen pro-masters one all metal with blue face the other black resin strap
    Casio g-shock solar
    Tag F1 black face metal strap.

    Several swatch watches not in use an accurist and a few older casios, including the beloved calculator phone database watch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    An old Seiko chronograph from the 70's. The strap isn't original and is pretty awful, I must replace it with something decent:

    3374689726_aa0e0314ee.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 169 ✭✭jimboddb


    Cyrus what model is that new tag you've got? Beautiful watch imo


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    jimboddb wrote: »
    Cyrus what model is that new tag you've got? Beautiful watch imo

    Aquaracer Automatic according to the dial


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,193 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Sean_K wrote: »
    Aquaracer Automatic according to the dial

    correct :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 169 ✭✭jimboddb


    Ah lads I can see that!! but what exact model is it? Thats like saying its a bmw 3 series when i wanna know is it a 316 or a 325!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,193 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    jimboddb wrote: »
    Ah lads I can see that!! but what exact model is it? Thats like saying its a bmw 3 series when i wanna know is it a 316 or a 325!

    lol sorry its

    Model: WAB2010.BA0804


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 169 ✭✭jimboddb


    Cyrus wrote: »
    lol sorry its

    Model: WAB2010.BA0804


    I want! If you hear of anyone else giving them away leave me know!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭juvenal


    Well done on the forum, I'd seen the campaign but didn't realise it was up and running.

    Anyway, here's my current;

    JV0000-28E.jpg

    Citizen Eco-Drive, which is very nice as a diving piece that there's no battery replacement necessary. It's a decent weight, and took a little bit of time to get used to on the wrist.

    I'm a big fan of the dual analogue/digital feature, although if I had one criticism it's the lack of a countdown timer/chronograph. You can set multiple alarms in a variety of time zones, and numerous diving alarms regarding time/depth etc, but there's no simple feature of a timer/stopwatch. A small gripe, as I'm sure the technology is in the piece.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 780 ✭✭✭Blackpitts


    hey guys
    I'm a BIG watch collector myself so I'm thinking to post some pics of my pieces.

    I own:

    Rolex GMT II ref 16710 year 2003
    Breitling Chronomat year 1998
    Hamilton GMT III
    Hamilton Touch
    Hamilton Trent moon phase
    Eberhard Chrono4
    Glycine Incursore (California)
    Seiko Monster
    Seiko Atlas 5
    Steinhart Nav-b
    Ingersoll "Michey Mouse"
    Oregon scientific SW202
    Fossil Twist white dial

    then 1 Casio, 2 Breil, 1 Sector... i hope I haven't forgot anything :D

    post-190401-1215382208.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,361 ✭✭✭Boskowski


    Seamaster-1.jpg

    Not in bad nick for almost 50 years old. I'm wearing her every day too.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    realcam wrote: »
    Seamaster-1.jpg

    Not in bad nick for almost 50 years old. I'm wearing her every day too.
    Niiiiice. You made a vintage watch type very happy:) Even better that you wear it everyday. So many don't.

    PS. I think Blackpitts is about to open a watch shop.:D Now that's a collection.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    My everyday watch. A great little runner it's never let me down.

    3374688952_630e96d884.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh


    currently wearing this one:

    tissot_watch_013.jpg

    but among others, have:

    6500.jpg

    and
    GW-810BD-1ER.jpg
    and
    Victorinox_silver_dial_black_strap_infantry_watch.jpg

    Wibbs, I'm going to find you and take that third watch in your first pic from you. Don't say I didn't warn you! Beautiful watch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    The state of the collection right now:
    Breitling Colt II
    Anonimo Slide Rule
    Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph
    Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre S
    Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronotimer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    Tag Heuer Golf Watch
    Armani Meccanico 25th Anniversary


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,894 ✭✭✭✭phantom_lord


    Omega Seamaster pro coaxial blue face (pride and joy)

    i really like the seamaster with the blue face, if i get another watch that'll probably be the one.

    atm i have an oris artelier skeleton

    artelierske.JPG

    except i went for the steel bracelet

    dsc01536bs9.jpg

    also got this seiko because of it's 8F32 movement, bit of a contrast to the automatic :pac:

    seiko_pertetual_calendar_sbqko79_31.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,329 ✭✭✭Homer


    My day to day choice..

    Front

    TackGaff062.jpg

    Back

    tagheuer004.jpg

    Just looking at the photos and it needs a good clean :o

    Few more timepieces at home i'll upload later when I get time.

    Just came across this forum by accident and was delighted to find other people who have a passion for watches :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭Dammer


    Here is my collection, mostly Seiko as I can't yet bring myself to spend over €1k on a watch.

    Mind you I nearly talked myself into buying a Raymond Weil Tango last Summer, I could almost justify the €1500 price Tag!

    My first chronograph watch was the Accurist on the right, with the blue shark leather strap, a present from my parents.

    Then my first 4 Seikos are attached


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭Dammer


    Now the rest of my Seikos and my first Rotary, which was a present from my girlfriend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭Dammer




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    Finally took the plunge today and I'm proudly wearing this badboy on my wrist


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭MooseJam


    1_131.jpg

    this is what I'm wearing at the moment - got it on ebay for 80 cents, good value for money - nice watch too but the strap is a bit crap

    I'm looking for a new one though - probably be a quartz for a few hundred, don't have the money to get a nice automatic


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    You can't go too far wrong for 80 cent - I like the colour of that watch


  • Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭piaget


    Even with a few hundred you can still pick up a nice automatic if you go pre-owned. 80 cents should be about the limit for quartz:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭Fabritzo


    shanel23 wrote: »
    Finally took the plunge today and I'm proudly wearing this badboy on my wrist

    Nice choice, hope you're making good use of it, where did you pick it up from?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 406 ✭✭bigfeller


    shanel23 wrote: »
    Finally took the plunge today and I'm proudly wearing this badboy on my wrist


    Have the same one - absolutely love it. Mind you, it's running a bit fast. Might get it regulated.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    Fabritzo wrote: »
    Nice choice, hope you're making good use of it, where did you pick it up from?

    Cheers - did a good bit of hunting around - web etc. but decided against the web as I really wanted to be face to face with the seller . I ended up getting te best deal in an official retailer in the north.. Saved over 500€ making the trip up there..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I bought this Timex many years ago to wear as a work watch............. something I've rarely done as I usually wear a Seiko istead:

    3564358575_b305d2458a.jpg

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/liamandagnieszka/3564358575/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,287 ✭✭✭source


    these are my watches, the g-shock is my everyday watch, the animal watch i've had for a few years, the lacoste is my dress watch and the pocket watch is a family tradition for males on the 21st birthday.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh


    here's how lucky I am:

    My wife read this thread, saw that I liked wibbs' watch, got in contact with him so she could get me something similar, and this arrived today:

    Silver_Longines__49daa5d24e27f.jpg


    I love it. I LOVE it. Did I say I love it? I'm really lucky - I'm not even that good of a husband :D

    thanks for the help Wibbs. You can slag off anyone you want in any of my forums for three months :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭MooseJam


    I got this in the post today bought it off some guy on the web - these
    are his pics of my new watch, Citizen Eco-zilla SS, I don't know if the pics
    adequately describe the size but this watch is simply massive thats all I can
    say about it, that and heavy if you like a watch you can forget you are
    wearing forget about this one,
    I love it :)


    eco1.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 640 ✭✭✭Par72


    Here's mine. Nothing too fancy but it has never let me down.
    watcho.th.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    MooseJam wrote: »
    I got this in the post today bought it off some guy on the web - these
    are his pics of my new watch, Citizen Eco-zilla SS, I don't know if the pics
    adequately describe the size but this watch is simply massive thats all I can
    say about it, that and heavy if you like a watch you can forget you are
    wearing forget about this one,
    I love it :)


    eco1.jpg

    Handy in a bar-fight.:P


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    tbh wrote: »
    here's how lucky I am:

    My wife read this thread, saw that I liked wibbs' watch, got in contact with him so she could get me something similar, and this arrived today:

    Silver_Longines__49daa5d24e27f.jpg


    I love it. I LOVE it. Did I say I love it? I'm really lucky - I'm not even that good of a husband :D

    thanks for the help Wibbs. You can slag off anyone you want in any of my forums for three months :D
    Seriously nice piece of kit that one. Couldn't fault it originality wise too. Even the thick glass is the correct replacement. Jealous.:D

    PS heads off to cause trouble in LTI......

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭golfpaul


    Great thread!
    Mine, Breitling Airwolf
    airwolf2.jpg
    airwolf1.jpg


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Cool back on it. Must be a nightmare to keep clean though.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭golfpaul


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Cool back on it. Must be a nightmare to keep clean though.

    Not really although I do clean it every month or so. I also find using a cape cod cloth twice a year keeps the braclet looking brand new (have it 2years now).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭Origipolo




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,193 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus




  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 64 ✭✭2Poc


    golfpaul wrote: »
    Great thread!
    Mine, Breitling Airwolf
    airwolf2.jpg
    airwolf1.jpg

    Love the Breitling.
    I have a Navitimer myself.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Love the Navitimer. It is defo one of the vintage ones on my list.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 64 ✭✭2Poc


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Love the Navitimer. It is defo one of the vintage ones on my list.

    I'd love a vintage navitimer myself, the one I have is a new one (well last years). Spotted a nice one a while back in the Powerscourt centre for around the 2k mark

    I have a nice vintage omega seamaster at home, don't think I've any other oldies though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 88 ✭✭JamesTaylorfan


    Tag make a digital watch like that....very futuristic.....gorgeous but expensive.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 88 ✭✭JamesTaylorfan


    It is one good looking watch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,193 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Tag make a digital watch like that....very futuristic.....gorgeous but expensive.

    tag microtimer or micrograph

    one for sale now on tz-uk for 680 pounds pre owned


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    2Poc wrote: »
    I'd love a vintage navitimer myself, the one I have is a new one (well last years). Spotted a nice one a while back in the Powerscourt centre for around the 2k mark

    I have a nice vintage omega seamaster at home, don't think I've any other oldies though.
    The vintage ones from the early days of the model can be mad money, last time I looked. Pity as usually the old models of a brand are on a par or cheaper than the new ones. General exceptions being some Heuer's and rolexes.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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