lets talk watches

[the Repeater]

I have a Victorinox original that needs a new crystal (crack) that's still waterproof (!) on a rubber deployment that I'll give to whomever wants it.

I've just replaced the crystal before and had it for service twice when the battery needed replacement and can't spend any more money on this in my mind.

[asher_roslynn]

I like the Explorer...but 42mm seems like overkill.

I don't know, I think the 42mm would be cool. I thought the 40mm was sorta small. I still have to dwell on whether I dig it or not though

[hurhur]

hi guys, I'm looking for a good mid-range priced automatic diver's watch. I've heard about the seiko divers and I'm considering those. What is the next higher price point of diver's watch that I could consider?

[JackCrank]

Anybody have the model number for the seiko diver date only, 150 or 200m, black bezel? Not looking for day/date.

[house]

where to cop

http://www.triwa.com/ shite watches imo but check their site

[arlee]

Anybody have the model number for the seiko diver date only, 150 or 200m, black bezel? Not looking for day/date.

SBDC001

SKA427P1

SRP043K1

or if you like the look of the other seiko divers you can always mod it show the date only by buying a diff. dial

[the Repeater]

Anybody have the model number for the seiko diver date only, 150 or 200m, black bezel? Not looking for day/date.

Dude, can I off you my Vic? Crystal's $40. $220 watch, I've spent that on it already in straps and crystals and batteries.

Just bought a Steinhart Ocean, so excite to have one of my list checked off that I've been trying to justify for over a year.

[drgitlin]

Didn't mean to, but just bought this:

(seller's pic)

[ericdw]

didn't mean to? i don't understand. did you do it by accident?

[WhoKnewI]

LOL.

Looks great Jonboy. Honestly, I think MKII does a better job with that watch visually than Rolex ever did. I would rather own the MKII than the Rolex (blasphemy, I know).

[drgitlin]

didn't mean to? i don't understand. did you do it by accident?

I wasn't going to buy a watch this year. I told myself I'd make it to December and at best I'd buy some new straps, get my Steinhart modded a bit and have my old Tag F1 reconditioned, but that was it. I'm so weak

Hermes have a popup exhibition that's been touring the country; they were in Seattle, Chicago, and then here, before going back to France. Of interest to this thread, one of the horologists was demonstrating how they make their watches - some have ETA movements that they finish, others have in-house movements. Fascinating to watch home work, and we had an interesting conversation despite my terrible French and his not so great English.

Didn't get many pics as I was talking to him, but here's one:

WhoKnewI I know what you mean, especially with the new stuff they've been putting out. That watch looks better without the cyclops, and I don't like the idea of modding a Rolex because then you can't get it serviced without them returing it to spec (and charging you). Then there's the constant price increases despite the huge production numbers, and the vintage ones are nice but stratospheric in price.

[david3558]

Pumped! Finally got my first Panerai!

Triple Boxed by .audentia., on Flickr

Black Box Revealed by .audentia., on Flickr

Almost There by .audentia., on Flickr

Panerai Presentation Box by .audentia., on Flickr

Panerai Presentation Box - Open by .audentia., on Flickr

Panerai Presentation Box - Unveiled by .audentia., on Flickr

Tooled Up by .audentia., on Flickr

Shine On by .audentia., on Flickr

Glow Away by .audentia., on Flickr

Hands Up! by .audentia., on Flickr

[david3558]

Folded by .audentia., on Flickr

PAM 000 by .audentia., on Flickr

Unlocked by .audentia., on Flickr

IMG_0296 (Blurred) by .audentia., on Flickr

At Sea by .audentia., on Flickr

300M by .audentia., on Flickr

Military Heritage by .audentia., on Flickr

Wrist Shot by .audentia., on Flickr

Wrist Shot - Profile by .audentia., on Flickr

Dressy by .audentia., on Flickr

[pokpok]

beautiful man..

+rep

[M4TM]

Pretty good looking watch. Just wish you had some better pictures....

[soulshui]

yayyyy i finally found one panerai lovers here! nice 000 man

[david3558]

Haha thanks guys

Post your Panerais if you got them

[Peter North]

Been itching for a all gold or rose gold accents rolex just like my grand dad. Anyone recommend me a forum to find these. Or any site besides eBay.

I have a daytona SS, it was cool until I saw pics of my grand dad.

[pokpok]

Been itching for a all gold or rose gold accents rolex just like my grand dad. Anyone recommend me a forum to find these. Or any site besides eBay.

I have a daytona SS, it was cool until I saw pics of my grand dad.

http://www.rolexforums.com/

[david3558]

TRF is a good forum for Rolex.

@pokpok: are you in Boston? I go to school out there (NU)

[soulshui]

have some free time just now, took front and back of my pam, looking forward to get a piggy next time

looking at those open back ticking can be addictive

anymore pam lovers out here??

[pokpok]

TRF is a good forum for Rolex.

@pokpok: are you in Boston? I go to school out there (NU)

yep, my bro graduated from NU..i went to mcp down the street

[david3558]

So sick! You might wanna blur out the serial area though!

[the Repeater]

yep, my bro graduated from NU..i went to mcp down the street

Hunt ave hood rep

[JackCrank]

Dude, can I off you my Vic? Crystal's $40. $220 watch, I've spent that on it already in straps and crystals and batteries.

Just bought a Steinhart Ocean, so excite to have one of my list checked off that I've been trying to justify for over a year.

Pics? So $260 total or $220 total?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

please conduct business in a sale thread or via PM

thanks

[WhoKnewI]

DDML, any pics of the flieger you bought?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

ugh. no.

i had issues with the power reserve (8 instead of 40-something hours) so it is back in Germany for warranty service. dealing with LACO has been good, though... so far. i am waiting for a di modell closed loop strap for it, and i'm hoping i get the watch back before the strap arrives, or else i'll make a sad face.

i did rescue a 1974 omega auto (looks like a geneve but it doesn't say it on the dial) that was either my dad's or grandfather's watch. i massaged it into life, and ordered new straps. will snap some pics when the straps hit.

[WhoKnewI]

ooo I look forward to the pictures. Did the size work out?

[drapygo]

purchased a few months back, first swiss automatic for me, and really satisfied with it!