lets talk watches

[gettoasty]

Really looking into watches and loving the classic feel I see so far like from relativity:

Saw a post on this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A4bpVGoTL._SL500_AA280_.jpg Tissot

Also been looking at this:

http://luxlux.com/product_info.php?products_id=130

Any suggestions for that type of look? White face with not too bold dial details and leather strap.

Will be first watch :confused:

[kiya]

Just robokopped this Rolex, made in 1915, boomtime.

[ericdw]

like the onion crown. not original face or crystal tho, right?

[wild style]

Yep.

G-Shocks are ugly, I'll leave them to others.

I do not want a H2 on my wrist.

I'm more of a G1 Land Cruiser kind of guy.

I was never into g-shocks, but I picked up this guy on a whim and it's seen a lot more wrist time than I thought it would.

[youreit]

anyone interested in buying a Bell & Ross BR01-92 Phantom PM me

[hurhur]

just got these.

[ericdw]

are you a left handed?

[n9no]

@ KIYA: Dude, that rolex is the tits! Really beautiful - enoy it.

[arlee]

Those Toy Watches are a pretty cool rip.

Anyone's rec on a durable, inexpensive watch more classic than a G-Shock?

Looking for something preferably with a >100M water resistance for extreme temperature winter wear.

maybe look into Marathon or Ollech & Wajs watches

[fre-co]

Kiya that rolex is a true beauty.

I have been getting tempted by the Rolex Milgauss with the green crystal. I like the look of it and don't generally like new rolex watches much. I also like the fact it was originally designed for scientists who work with strong magnetic fields (I am a scientist).

Someone talk me out of it before I spend a stupid amount of money, or suggest alternatives.

[mspark]

Kiya, that Rolex is fyah. I need a classic leather strap joint like that.

M

[freecat]

i don't like the look and wouldn't wear it. i don't know how much from the 1915's one is left, but that sure is more of a piece of history than a timepiece.

[arlee]

Kiya that rolex is a true beauty.

I have been getting tempted by the Rolex Milgauss with the green crystal. I like the look of it and don't generally like new rolex watches much. I also like the fact it was originally designed for scientists who work with strong magnetic fields (I am a scientist).

Someone talk me out of it before I spend a stupid amount of money, or suggest alternatives.

alright get a sinn

spend less and get more

[entropy kid]

Kiya that rolex is a true beauty.

I have been getting tempted by the Rolex Milgauss with the green crystal. I like the look of it and don't generally like new rolex watches much. I also like the fact it was originally designed for scientists who work with strong magnetic fields (I am a scientist).

Someone talk me out of it before I spend a stupid amount of money, or suggest alternatives.

This is not exactly "talking you out of it" but an alternative is IWCs Ingenieur which I think had the whole antimagnetic case thing first. Starts at half the price of the Milligauss (hence not really helpful).

For me that stupid seconds hand completely kills the Milligauss anyways (come on, a lightning bolt on the face of a Rolex...).

[Happy Hooligan]

IWC is an excellent watch.

[fre-co]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

I had a look at the IWC ingenieur but I am not keen on it. I love the IWC Portuguese though.

Sinn look really good, I never knew they did anti-magnetic watches. The only thing that sways me away from those is that I have a Stowa already and would like something different (ie not German and not with an ETA 2824-2 movement) I'm assuming most of the Sinn watches have that movement?

I like the stupid second hand on the Milgauss man!

[wild style]

Recent pic of my Archimede Pilot M on a nato strap.

Eric, any recommendation for a local watchmakers that can regulate my watch? It's been running unusually fast and I'd like to have it fixed locally.

[ajchen]

Nice watch.... post some wrist pictures if you get a chance!

Recent pic of my Archimede Pilot M on a nato strap.

Eric, any recommendation for a local watchmakers that can regulate my watch? It's been running unusually fast and I'd like to have it fixed locally.

[therelativity]

[rushup edge]

tissot le locle supremacy.

[wild style]

Nice watch.... post some wrist pictures if you get a chance!

Thanks man, I actually posted one earlier in the thread. Here's a link. They're not the greatest shots, but I'll try to snap some newer ones when I get a chance.

Found myself wanting a dive watch lately. Really love this Seiko...

[fallen angels]

word, that Seiko Frankenmonster is sick

I just been wearing my Seiko SKX031 (with modded Benz hands haha) as my daily

[fallen angels]

my current daily, Seiko SKX031 with modded Benz hands (Submariner homage) and super oyster band

[Lucas]

I plan on purchasing that watch and adding a simple black leather strap.

This looks much classier imo

tissot le locle supremacy.

[the Repeater]

my current daily, Seiko SKX031 with modded Benz hands (Submariner homage) and super oyster band

<<<sigh.>>>

That watch is perfect. Want one so bad. Anything production w/ same?

[wild style]

^^ agreed! love that seiko.

[fallen angels]

<<<sigh.>>>

That watch is perfect. Want one so bad. Anything production w/ same?

Thanks man. I don't really understand what you're asking though?

[the Repeater]

Innit a custom job?

Want off-the-shelf...

[fallen angels]

yeah, but only the hands and band were custom. face and bezel are stock.

Here's a picture of the skx031completely stock and available o-t-s, on a regular oyster band.

I personally prefer the fit and feel of the super oyster a lot more, so i swapped in one of those. it's heavier (feels more solid) and has micro-adjust for best fit- for an extra $30-40, i highly recommend it. i also didn't like the stock hands that much, and love the benz hands, so I modded that too.

I'm thinking about making another one for my dad soon, for xmas.

[dunkin deeznuts]

seem to be a few seiko fans on here

I was wondering if anyone can identify this model seiko

thanks