lets talk watches

[KALLSME]

i want a bamford customized submariner

"I'm in an all white party wearin' all black

With my new black watch call it the heart attack

Cardiac arrest, cardiac a wrist"

plenty of better options out there

I don't even care what people say. A black submariner is a must have in any collection. If your serious, you have more than just one Rolex.

[Double SS]

Does anyone know where I can customise a watch? It's only a Nixon, and just really need like dial indices changing colour...Or if anyone knows whether I can get a custom Nixon...I found a website called Mutant Watches but they don't seem to be in existence anymore...Preferably in the U.K.

[ericdw]

you can bring it to any good watch restoration guy and he should be able to source the parts you want and do it. but it'll cost multiple times of what a nixon is worth. might as well get a new watch that's not as ugly as all nixons are.

[arlee]

I don't even care what people say. A black submariner is a must have in any collection. If your serious, you have more than just one Rolex.

you mean a black dial or a all black watch? if you mean a reg black dial sub then yeah I agree its a classic, but if you got a rolex already I'd rather spend my money on some other brand

and if your serious watch collector you have more than just rolexes unless your a rolex fanatic then thats a diff. case

[WhoGotMeIntoThis]

I've decided after some research that my next watch pickup will be a Glycine Airman. It was either the Glycine or Sinn and I figured I'd grab something a little different.

Anybody have a Glycine in their collection? Any thoughts?

[arlee]

Glycine is a good choice. My favorites are the Lagunare, Incursore and Combat collections.

[DaBestSpoona]

As much I dont usually care for rolexes, I want this!

hoping 2010 bonuses are good =)

[mspark]

Shit is pretty smoove.

M

[superhero]

love rolex and these customs. so smooth.

[mrjameskent]

As much I dont usually care for rolexes, I want this!

hoping 2010 bonuses are good =)

This would be great if it was all black with the white writing...

[dismalfuture]

$21,000 for an Explorer though....

[ericdw]

I've decided after some research that my next watch pickup will be a Glycine Airman. It was either the Glycine or Sinn and I figured I'd grab something a little different.

Anybody have a Glycine in their collection? Any thoughts?

I had one for a while, sold it to finance other stuff. mine was an original design model from the late 70s. 24 hour dial was kinda annoying so i didn't wear it all that often. but it was a nice watch, probably shouldn't have gotten rid of it.

[hiatus]

that fragment explorer comes across looking like a toy. you'd make a sounder (and classier) investment with a regular rolex imo.

[arlee]

and that fragment logo just ruins it

[freecat]

i'm pretty sure you can buy a used explorer I and have it customized that way for less than $4000.

[dunkin deeznuts]

As much I dont usually care for rolexes, I want this!

hoping 2010 bonuses are good =)

damn hypebeasts

[nameness]

This [watch] stuff is dangerous.... i've always geeked about mechanicals but never really got into it full force until I got my Sinn. Just snagged a Speedy Pro last week and I'm scouting Seamaster Pros...

[ericdw]

omega is overrated. branch out.

[arlee]

it is but the PO is a nice watch

any Ball fans out there?

new Ball Spacemaster

[nameness]

omega is overrated. branch out.

Sure, they may be. To tell the truth once I actually got it I was a little underwhelmed. This is after seeing the watch in person and being excited about getting it. I'm not sure why I feel let down. I like it but don't love it and find myself reaching for the Sinn more often. I'm going to keep it around for a bit longer but if I don't wear it enough it'll go. Not sure how much this has to do with Omega being "overrated" as much as me just not really digging it as much as I thought I would. Maybe I'm just meant to stay in the ~$1k or less realm of watches to feel like I'm getting the value I'm looking for.

[kiya]

My favorite watch shop in Japan just got broken into and $3,200,000 worth of watches was stolen.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/01/02/international/i021234S74.DTL&tsp=1

[ericdw]

My favorite watch shop in Japan just got broken into and $3,200,000 worth of watches was stolen.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/01/02/international/i021234S74.DTL&tsp=1

kiya, i got your back - you were with me all weekend.

[ericdw]

i've always wanted a traser h3 for a beater. only thing that's stopped me was the size. but what the hell, 43 won't look that dumb on me. anyone have one?

http://www.traserusa.com/en/watches/detailkat1watch2.html

[ah_long]

yes that is correct.

it's a little bit sportier than my usual taste but i guess it will function well as an everyday watch.

i got that same watch as a gift from an ex gf...

would it buy it for myself? probably not.. too expensive for a quartz movement watch..

definitely not a springdrive/kinetic though

[WhoGotMeIntoThis]

i've always wanted a traser h3 for a beater. only thing that's stopped me was the size. but what the hell, 43 won't look that dumb on me. anyone have one?

http://www.traserusa.com/en/watches/detailkat1watch2.html

These Trasers look like they've used the actual mil watches made by Marathon as their inspiration. If you're not familiar with Marathon I highly suggest checking out eBay as you can grab one for much less than the cost of a Traser (unless you spring for a Gsar or Tsar model)

Movements range from Swiss mechanical movements to quartz. You can check back through this thread for more info I believe...

http://tinyurl.com/yascqxd/ (shortened eBay link)

[WhoGotMeIntoThis]

But judging by your watch knowledge ericdw I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you're well aware of Marathon. If so, what makes the Traser more appealing?

I like the look and the fact that they're using Swiss ETA movements in a few models. But I feel like for the money you could grab a Marathon with either a manual or quartz movement for a much better price...

[arlee]

But judging by your watch knowledge ericdw I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you're well aware of Marathon. If so, what makes the Traser more appealing?

I like the look and the fact that they're using Swiss ETA movements in a few models. But I feel like for the money you could grab a Marathon with either a manual or quartz movement for a much better price...

I agree I'd take a Marathon over a Traser anyday. but I'd say maybe its because most marathons are pretty big hunk of a watch

[ericdw]

yeah, i know about Marathon, but I didn't think they made something that looks like the Traser P 6500. Did I miss it?

[WhoGotMeIntoThis]

Like I said, Traser looks like Marathon is their inspiration for their watches. They're not directly replicating and I can see how they're adding their own touches.

Here's a comparison:

Marathon WW194013

Traser P6500

In this case both are Swiss quartz and VERY similar. I've seen the Marathon WW194013 on watch forums selling for around $150 but it might be worth the extra $100 to save yourself the leg work. I'd love to see both in person...

[Headmut]

Little Christmas gift from the parents. St. Moritz M1. Not familiar with the brand, but a nice day to day watch.