Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Just obtained one of these for going out. Looks less chunky than my Breitling, with a suit! Oris Frank Sinatra, automatic cronograph, very nice! Anyone else got anything new? Edited February 19, 2009 by Trevski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Holmes 19 Posted February 17, 2009 I can't afford to pay attention never mind buy a new watch But I do have one of the original Swatch watches. At the very beginning they came in black or white, no fancy colorful ones. Don't know how much it is worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 I can't afford to pay attention never mind buy a new watch But I do have one of the original Swatch watches. At the very beginning they came in black or white, no fancy colorful ones. Don't know how much it is worth. I think certain swatch models were highly collectable. There are a lot of horologists on here, we had quite a good thread a while back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 285 Posted February 17, 2009 Picked up this nice Omega Seamaster from 1966 recently. Needed a couple of parts, but I managed to get her working again. I prefer vintage or military watches in the main. I currently have about 40 which I concede is probably far too many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Picked up this nice Omega Seamaster from 1966 recently. Needed a couple of parts, but I managed to get her working again. I prefer vintage or military watches in the main. I currently have about 40 which I concede is probably far too many. Ohhh Beautiful! 40!, a lot, but you never can have too many! Having to wear specs for reading, I like ones with clear numerals, and not to fussy, so I can see 'em clearly without glasses! (main reason for choosing the 'Frank' apart from it's gorgeous!) Edited February 17, 2009 by Trevski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisOD1964 23 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) This is my wrist wear(i should say similar cant find a piccie) chris Edited February 17, 2009 by ChrisOD1964 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 This is my wrist wear(i should say similar cant find a piccie) chris How do you wind it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisOD1964 23 Posted February 17, 2009 good point? not my exact watch mine DOES have a winder. chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 285 Posted February 17, 2009 Ohhh Beautiful! 40!, a lot, but you never can have too many! Cheers Trevski. I try telling the Mrs that but she doesn't believe me! For me the fun is finding watches in need of a bit of TLC and getting them working again. That Gallet was in shocking condition when i found it. But thanks to the internet I found the bits to restore it. Not bad for a 60 year old watch. Problem is finding the time to wear the buggers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 Cheers Trevski. I try telling the Mrs that but she doesn't believe me! For me the fun is finding watches in need of a bit of TLC and getting them working again. That Gallet was in shocking condition when i found it. But thanks to the internet I found the bits to restore it. Not bad for a 60 year old watch. Problem is finding the time to wear the buggers though. Do you do your own restoration? Hat's off to you if you do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 285 Posted February 17, 2009 Do you do your own restoration? Hat's off to you if you do! Some, but by no means all. The Omega was missing a few parts that could be added reasonably easily, but for more complex stuff it's off to an old watchmaker that knows his onions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john s 234 Posted February 17, 2009 Just obtained one of these for going out. Looks less chunky than my Breitling, with a suit! Oris Frank Sinatra, automatic cronograph, very nice! That is a nice watch! I normally wear a late 60's Omega Dynamic, same colours and wristband as this - except mine is a non-date version: Picked up a fun Seiko Bellmatic fairly recently, but the (original) bracelet's too small - any idea where I could buy extra links? Looks like this (only with a metal wristband): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 Some, but by no means all. The Omega was missing a few parts that could be added reasonably easily, but for more complex stuff it's off to an old watchmaker that knows his onions. Still, I'm impressed! I wouldn't attempt to remove the back from any of mine! I'm a bit of a fixit myself fella, but watches are far to delicate and fiddley for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 That is a nice watch! I normally wear a late 60's Omega Dynamic, same colours and wristband as this - except mine is a non-date version: Picked up a fun Seiko Bellmatic fairly recently, but the (original) bracelet's too small - any idea where I could buy extra links? Looks like this (only with a metal wristband): Think ebay would be the best bet, unless you could get a decent look-alike new bracelet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toffee lady 37 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) This is my latest, my niece bought it me for Xmas Edited February 17, 2009 by toffee lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest johnm Posted February 17, 2009 nice everyday Tissot... don't even know it's on your wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 This is my latest, my niece bought it me for Xmas That's rather 'Bling' Janette! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 285 Posted February 17, 2009 That is a nice watch! I normally wear a late 60's Omega Dynamic, same colours and wristband as this - except mine is a non-date version: Picked up a fun Seiko Bellmatic fairly recently, but the (original) bracelet's too small - any idea where I could buy extra links? Looks like this (only with a metal wristband): Try posting up a WTB in the Seiko Forum. Link below. I've managed to get some rare old bits from there. Seiko Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john s 234 Posted February 17, 2009 Try posting up a WTB in the Seiko Forum. Link below. I've managed to get some rare old bits from there. Seiko Forum Amazing! Just been able to date both my Seikos from there - Aug 72 and Jan 73. Looks like I'll be able to track down some links too... Cheers for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simsy 886 Posted February 17, 2009 Currently sporting the Submariner ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 Amazing! Just been able to date both my Seikos from there - Aug 72 and Jan 73. Looks like I'll be able to track down some links too... Cheers for that! Soul Source, so much more than just music! Well done guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 1,716 Posted February 17, 2009 Is it ten minutes to two already??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Lane 3,231 Posted February 17, 2009 Currently sporting the Submariner ... Yep, I got mine in Holland about 4 years ago when the Euro was low, I think around £1`800 is what i paid for it. Aint it the best looking Rolex out there? Also have a couple of Panerai`s I bought a while back, ill post up some pics later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundeedavie 440 Posted February 17, 2009 Yep, I got mine in Holland about 4 years ago when the Euro was low, I think around £1`800 is what i paid for it. Aint it the best looking Rolex out there? Also have a couple of Panerai`s I bought a while back, ill post up some pics later. after years of wearing vintage timex on original skinhead style straps i currently wear this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisOD1964 23 Posted February 17, 2009 after years of wearing vintage timex on original skinhead style straps i currently wear this whats a skinhead style strap??? chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundeedavie 440 Posted February 17, 2009 whats a skinhead style strap??? chris original late 60's early 70's wide leather strap , i still have some of the straps , some with 3 buckles i forgot to mention that i also have 18 pocket watches that i rotate whenever i wear a 3 piece suit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) original late 60's early 70's wide leather strap , i still have some of the straps , some with 3 buckles i forgot to mention that i also have 18 pocket watches that i rotate whenever i wear a 3 piece suit Class! I only have one pocket watch, a 1897 Waltham, Philadelphia watch co, that was dad's. had it restored and it works fine. Edited February 17, 2009 by Trevski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundeedavie 440 Posted February 17, 2009 Class! i love accessories , always have ...hats , ties , cufflinks , rings etc but always silver(for the jewellry) , don't do gold at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 i love accessories , always have ...hats , ties , cufflinks , rings etc but always silver(for the jewellry) , don't do gold at all Pure class! Me too, on the cufflinks, tie pins, tie clips etc. Gold is sooooo chav! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pikeys dog 1,128 Posted February 17, 2009 Here's what my missus got me for my birthday last month.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northern295 17 Posted February 17, 2009 As I'm a born and bred Dundonian, I'm very disapointed in you Davie !! surely your pride and joy must have been the Timex watches you had. I was there for 20 years and we all had drawers full of them, in early 80t's we made the worlds thinnest watch, it was soooo coool and thin that the bezel would bend after a while !!! alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundeedavie 440 Posted February 17, 2009 As I'm a born and bred Dundonian, I'm very disapointed in you Davie !! surely your pride and joy must have been the Timex watches you had. I was there for 20 years and we all had drawers full of them, in early 80t's we made the worlds thinnest watch, it was soooo coool and thin that the bezel would bend after a while !!! alan no , the pride and joy is the original art deco square pocket watch maybe after having worked with ex timex guys all through my working life i'm tainted a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 Here's what my missus got me for my birthday last month.... That's rather nice Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest t5vespa Posted February 17, 2009 That's rather nice Joe. get swatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) get swatch Whatever floats your boat. (Swatches do float, don't they?) Edited February 17, 2009 by Trevski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pikeys dog 1,128 Posted February 17, 2009 I love quirky watches.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark b 222 Posted February 17, 2009 Still thew same 3 for me An oris rectangular dress watch a tag sports and a tag monza als i have a sector sports for work also another sector sports that has needed a new battery for a couple of years, have been thinking of a new omega but will wait till next year. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L 2,278 Posted February 18, 2009 Anyone else got anything new? I love those 1980s Sekonda weind-ups I recently bought a couple, they're pretty much soldier-proof. For special ocassions I might put this Titoni on, bought this about a month ago. But I really, really love those 1970s Japanese Seikos & Citizens. These I picked up about 6 weeks ago. :whistling: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Tiggler 138 Posted February 18, 2009 I can really recommend watchwinders for automatic's. It's great just to put the watch on fully wound and I believe it does cut down on services. I bought a Brietling Navitimer about 15 years ago and still love it. Thinking about buying another one soon, probably choosing Brietling again. Ade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevski 179 Posted February 18, 2009 I can really recommend watchwinders for automatic's. It's great just to put the watch on fully wound and I believe it does cut down on services. I bought a Brietling Navitimer about 15 years ago and still love it. Thinking about buying another one soon, probably choosing Brietling again. Ade Neat. Been thinking about one of those myself. (the winder I mean, I have a Breitling, great watches.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billysbag 10 Posted February 18, 2009 hardly describe myself as horologist but,if photos come out, my everyday rotary and my diving citizen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L 2,278 Posted February 20, 2009 hardly describe myself as horologist but,if photos come out, my everyday rotary and my diving citizen I got a Rotary for my 21st birthday, long...............long....................long time ago...... Wanna know how long ago ?...............................they were singing bye bye Miss American Pie........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L 2,278 Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Now this one is a 1980s Sekona, bullet, soldier, idiot and rocketproof................... I had to sell I had a couple of watches too many............... Edited February 20, 2009 by Chris L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L 2,278 Posted February 20, 2009 Not a jewel in sight but this baby just keeps going and going........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phild 667 Posted February 20, 2009 The Missus got me this for Christmas. Tag Heuer Aquaracer in two-tone Love It! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolmil 1 Posted February 20, 2009 Anyone else got anything new? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulAdequateNP 1 Posted March 1, 2009 I got myself this a few months ago - my first quality mechanical: Better picture - and you can order one - here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsty 255 Posted March 2, 2009 a daft question I've got a 50s longines cocktail watch... how do you open the back to find out the serial number and stuff? anyone know.... or should I take it in the watch shop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloth ears 70 Posted March 2, 2009 Heres the ones i wear! Rolex submariner Seiko 5 lumibrite swiss army cavalry chronograph timex indiglo chronograph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
