Watch Ya Wearing

[Chester]

Today, the Tutima Military Chronograph, titanium case & bracelet, in Lemania 5100
-- Chet

[xillion]

Slug today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/slug.jpg

[Austin]

Today, the Tutima Military Chronograph, titanium case & bracelet, in Lemania 5100
-- Chet

Tutima is a great brand. :thumbup1:

[pal]

Slug today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/slug.jpg

Nice watch! I bet you get a lot of comments on it.

[DS/B MCS]

Today, the Tutima Military Chronograph, titanium case & bracelet, in Lemania 5100
-- Chet

Nice choice :thumbup1:

[Lavaine]

Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Automatic (Mk 1). My first automatic watch (got it a few weeks ago) and I'm loving it!
My C5 Aviator says hi:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22634
I got mine last week, and have been to busy enjoying it to get a wrist shot.

[Austin]

Vintage Enicar Sea Pearl today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22637

[Snargle]

Congrats...I'm thinking my next watch (if there is a next...Ha!) might be something similar. Both of my "good" watches have dark faces (black and dark blue), so something with a light-colored face might be in order. Just as long as there's enough contrast between the hands and the face...my old eyes need some help! :001_rolle


My C5 Aviator says hi:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22634
I got mine last week, and have been to busy enjoying it to get a wrist shot.

[pal]

Tag today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22638

[mretzloff]

My C5 Aviator says hi:
I got mine last week, and have been to busy enjoying it to get a wrist shot.

Nice one. Does the window above the date magnify it?

[DS/B MCS]

Again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-4-1.jpg

[Lavaine]

Nice one. Does the window above the date magnify it?
It isn't actually a cyclops above the date window, but rather a round date window on the dial, so no magnification. The round date window was one of the features that attracted me to this watch. The Mark II version has a more traditional date window. It is more obvious in Snargles' picture of his black face version.

[Snargle]

That was also one of the factors that helped me choose the MK1 over the MK2. There's just something out-of-balance about a watch face made up of various-sized circles with a square date window.


It isn't actually a cyclops above the date window, but rather a round date window on the dial, so no magnification. The round date window was one of the features that attracted me to this watch. The Mark II version has a more traditional date window. It is more obvious in Snargles' picture of his black face version.

[Cmaster03]

Andrew,

Really like that Dickens from yesterday. Very cool old Hamilton. :thumbup1:

[pal]

Again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-4-1.jpg

An ExpII and a S2000..........a real double threat! Nice Mike.:thumbup1:

[kfralin]

Omego Seamaster GMT "Great White"...bought in 2004 and still wear it almost everyday!

[Austin]

Omego Seamaster GMT "Great White"...bought in 2004 and still wear it almost everyday!

I love the clean dial on that Omega. Great watch. :thumbup1:

[SRock]

Vintage Longines today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22550

Subtle and very classy! :thumbup1:

[DS/B MCS]

One more time
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-3.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Multifort today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22652

[Verderer]

G-shock today. Older photo.

http://www.sotataito.com/images/omat_kuvat/gshock.jpg

[kfralin]

It is by far my favorite...the only water she has ever seen is the shower and maybe a neighborhood pool or two, so the whole diver's bezel I could live without. I just liked the overall look of it. I swear by Omega...mine even keeps fairly decent time!:lol::lol:

[blantyre]

TTouch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=126724&stc=1&d=1286455340
TTouch.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Cuervo Y Sobrinos Habana Automatic. This is one of my grail watches. I have spent 3 years looking for this type of Cuban watch and finally scored one.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22661

[SRock]

I just had to go back to De Ville!http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22586

Nice!

[Austin]

Black Monster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22662

[jakespoppy]

Vintage Cuervo Y Sobrinos Habana Automatic. This is one of my grail watches. I have spent 3 years looking for this type of Cuban watch and finally scored one.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22661

Very nice, Andrew! I love seeing Habana on the face. :thumbup1:

[Spivey]

Andrew, that is a very interesting watch (and handsome). My wife is half Cuban and I'm sure she'd love to see it. I'll have to show her this later on. Thanks for sharing.

[Austin]

Andrew, that is a very interesting watch (and handsome). My wife is half Cuban and I'm sure she'd love to see it. I'll have to show her this later on. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Tim. Here is some more information on this brand:

Cuervo y Sobrinos History

In order to enter the world of Cuervo y Sobrinos and somehow understand it, one has to start by imagining a world far from the pressing daily routine of the west’s industrialised society of the late 1800s...

The search for adventure and an aristocratic way of life had brought to Havana a circle of intellectuals, navigators, businessmen, adventurers and “bons vivants”. An ideal mix, aware of but indifferent to everything that progress was inevitably bringing about. Already at that time the remedy was obvious and natural: “to cultivate the spirit”. One hundred years later, the world, invaded by stress, would embark upon a new “global” search for the ephemeral goal of a “better quality of life”.

Havana, 1882. It was already there. Imbued with this spirit, Armando Rio y Cuervo, with the collaboration of his brothers, competently and devotedly directed the watchmaker’s business, which had been founded by his uncle Ramon. Hence the name Cuervo y Sobrinos (Cuervo and Nephews). These skilled and famous jewellers established a boutique in Havana’s Fifth Avenue from which to offer to a select and demanding clientele beautiful and elegant objects, capable of withstanding the ebbs and flows of fashion.

Thanks to the courage of their choices and the originality of their proposals, in a few years La Casa (the house) became a steady point of reference for the whole of America until, with the elapsing of half a century, their fame, similar to that enjoyed by other jewellers in New York, Paris or Rome, was such that they were obliged to open three new branches: one in Pforzheim in Baden, Germany and then later in Paris on the elegant rue Mezlay and in La Chaux-de-Fonds, at the heart of the Swiss watch-making industry.

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, their continuous search for elegance and refinement resulted in the Cuervo y Sobrinos house being a famous brand well-known throughout America, in harmony with the quality lifestyle and deserved popularity of the Havana of those years, known even in Europe as the “Pearl of the Caribbean”.

It was during this period that Havana attracted intellectuals, businessmen, artists and lovers of an elegant lifestyle from all over the world. During this period Cuervo y Sobrinos distributed and sold the most important brands of clocks and watches in the world. The house achieved such levels of fame and exclusive refinement that the leading clock and watch manufacturers of the epoch engraved its name together with their own on the faces of the watches they sold, just like Tiffany in New York and Cartier in Paris, thus raising the name’s category to place it alongside that of the “creme” of the world’s best watch-makers, making it even more famous and sought after.

In their continuous search for mechanical perfection and the most beautiful forms and designs, following the taste and style of each period, which they gradually changed finally imposing their own, for many years Cuervo y Sobrinos continued to produce and sell watches that would be hallowed by a knowing and demanding public of world collectors, as examples of the most beautiful and refined watch-making craft.

It is not by chance that their watches have been classified as “classics” due to the elegant characteristics that have marked a style, capable of resisting the passing of time and changing fashions. Several of these watches have reached us today thanks to the passion of the collectors who seek out these models, regarded as being of great value thanks to the double brand, which affords them a guarantee and mark of singularity.

All of this resulted in Cuervo y Sobrinos being known, towards the end of the 1940s, as one of the most prestigious brands throughout the whole of America, with the boutique being an obligatory stopping place for some of the most illustrious visitors to Havana of that period. Einstein, Caruso, Churchill, Hemingway, Gable, Eleonora Duse, Neruda, all are names noted down by Cuervo y Sobrinos in its “golden book”, La Casa’s historic record.

Throughout more than 100 years of activity, Cuervo y Sobrinos have had the pleasure and honour of recording in their book the names of famous people from all walks of life: scientists, artists, writers and film stars, all different but all with one thing in common, an excellent lifestyle, thanks to their strong personalities, a taste for the beautiful things in life and the pleasure of possessing the most beautiful of objects that rise above fashion and common tastes, an unequivocal way of standing out from the crowd and exalting pleasure itself.

These characteristics have always distinguished the owners of our watches, just as, right from the beginning, Cuervo y Sobrinos has been following the path “towards a high standard of living”, as though their clients form a circle which, passing through different periods, unites them all by their similar desires and sets them apart in a class all of their own, way above anything else.

This watchmaker went out of business in 1959 following the revolution. It was revived in the late 90's or early 2000 when the brand was purchased and starting producing watches.

[Spivey]

Thanks, Andrew! That's really interesting. No wonder you've been searching for one. Enjoy your Grail!

[jmg]

I'm wearing my Omron pedometer.

[SRock]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3537.jpg?t=1286043173

:lol: Looks affordable and you know it has to be right 2x per day! :lol:


How much you pay for that? :laugh:

:lol:


It was HANDed down from my great grandfather

Fa dum bum!


I thought it was custom HANDmade.

Waka waka waka


Suunto today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22624

What do you think of this watch? Any hang ups with the size?

[oiboy660]

was wearing my Breitling navitimer before work at wor i always wear my TAG golf

[Austin]

What do you think of this watch? Any hang ups with the size?

Rob, the watch is oversized. I have no problems with it. I like that I can read it very easily with these tired eyes. The functions work well. Suunto is known for this.

[xillion]

Ti Eco-Drive today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/watch.jpg

[Austin]

G-Shock today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22667

[mretzloff]

Ti Eco-Drive today.

Nice!

[Austin]

G-Shock again.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22671

[xillion]

G-shock for me as well.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/ga100.1.jpg

[FiXXXer]

G-Shock today.

[SRock]

Vintage Hamilton Dickens today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22631

You know I can count on one hand the number of watches you own that I don't really care for, but I'm not sure I could count on 100 hands the number of watches you have that make me :drool:. This is another fine, watch! :thumbup1:

[Austin]

Thanks Rob. It's a long and expensive journey.

[SRock]

Thanks Rob. It's a long and expensive journey.

I've no doubt brother, clearly it is an interest that brings you great happiness. You have a very respectable collection. :thumbup1:

[Austin]

Vintage Pronto Submersible diver today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22676

[ph33nyx]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_eluhGLtoZiE/TLMcTtWv06I/AAAAAAAAAyc/Qcxwk5oK0yc/s512/SNC00140.jpg

[Austin]

G-shock for me as well.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/ga100.1.jpg


G-Shock today.

Gents, I love G-Shocks. I got turned on to them by my son when he requested one for deployment. These are little tanks. :thumbup1:

[FiXXXer]

Gents, I love G-Shocks. I got turned on to them by my son when he requested one for deployment. These are little tanks. :thumbup1:

I picked up my first one a month or 2 back and got hooked. It was an ana-digi model, since I didn't think I'd like full digital. Obviously the digital has grown on me since then. :biggrin:

[matt711]

I sent my old Seiko Diver Warhorse off to a guy in Hong Kong. There is a big community of people that modify these watches. As mine was nearly 10 years old and has been on 4 deployments (this will be my last).I decided to change it up a bit. First pic is the before, second one is after.

Matt

[Tha Baron]

Recently picked up this watch... After a few cocktails on vacation in Mexico, I bought a skinny Cohiba!

Always been a Breitling guy, but I am thinking that Panerai may be constant for a while. That is until I go bankrupt :)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/bladebaron/smokinass.jpg

[pal]

I sent my old Seiko Diver Warhorse off to a guy in Hong Kong. There is a big community of people that modify these watches. As mine was nearly 10 years old and has been on 4 deployments (this will be my last).I decided to change it up a bit. First pic is the before, second one is after.

Matt
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=127380&stc=1&d=1286825670
Great Mod! I really like that transformation:thumbup1:

[Walker]

I sent my old Seiko Diver Warhorse off to a guy in Hong Kong. There is a big community of people that modify these watches. As mine was nearly 10 years old and has been on 4 deployments (this will be my last).I decided to change it up a bit. First pic is the before, second one is after.

Matt



Those are some manly pictures for a great looking watch!! Great watch and a great looking side arm!! Thank You for your service!

[Austin]

Vintage Nivada Compesamatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22683

[Catalin]

Vintage Nivada Compesamatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22683

Nice!!!

[DS/B MCS]

Wearing this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU4.jpg

[pal]

Recently picked up this watch... After a few cocktails on vacation in Mexico, I bought a skinny Cohiba!
Very Nice and thanks for the education on these fine watches!

Always been a Breitling guy, but I am thinking that Panerai may be constant for a while. That is until I go bankrupt :)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/bladebaron/smokinass.jpg
That is one of my "Wish I had" watches..........you lucky dog!:thumbup1:

Vintage Nivada Compesamatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22683
Andrew, you must have made some good connections!:biggrin1:


Wearing this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU4.jpg
Very nice Mike. I have always liked your photography.....and watches!:thumbup:
Now in honor of Andrew's Seapearl, here is an older picture of mine.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16615

[Shaving Panda]

Greetings. Here's my everyday classic: Tudor Submariner, mid 1990's vintage, owned by myself from the very beginning. About the only places it doesn't go with me are bed and sauna.

[Austin]

Vintage Croton Paul Monet today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22701

[DS/B MCS]

Rockin' a G today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Gulfman3.jpg

[Austin]

Orient Aviator today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22709

[mretzloff]

Orient Aviator today.

Nice one, Austin. This is one of your better ones, in my humble opinion :thumbup1:

[Catalin]

Nice one, Austin. This is one of your better ones, in my humble opinion :thumbup1:

+ 1. That is one fine watch, gentlemen.

[FiXXXer]

Ana-digi G-Shock today.

[Kamidanshir]

Orient Aviator today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22709

Is it just the angle, or is that thing almost as big as your fist?

[Austin]

Is it just the angle, or is that thing almost as big as your fist?

It's the angle of this macro shot. This watch is only 42mm.

[xillion]

MM today:

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/mm1.jpg

[LexusAussie]

Is it just the angle, or is that thing almost as big as your fist?

All Austin's watches look big on him IMO. Either it's trick photography or Austin isn't the biggest bloke in the world. :001_smile

[DerFly]

1957 Omega Seamaster Calendar

Sorry for the out of focus picture ....

[Austin]

Mondaine today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22716

[Catalin]

Mondaine today.



That is one cool watch! Where can I buy one?

[mgm]

http://www.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/gshock-classic.jpg

Just a simple digital watch.

[Austin]

Orient Mako II today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22729

[p.m.a.]

http://www.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/gshock-classic.jpg

Just a simple digital watch.

Nice! I'm growing ever closer to getting one of the new 5600 models. Either the standard black GWM5600-1 or the army green/yellow lettering GWM5600A-3.

[mretzloff]

Orient Mako II today.

I like this one. Nice!

[Austin]

Mondaine today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22778

[Catalin]

Wow; these Mondaines are growing on me. I may have to buy one!

[Austin]

Wow; these Mondaines are growing on me. I may have to buy one!

Their a good value for the money.

[Austin]

Vintage Wittnauer today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22797

[cardstock]

MM today:

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/mm1.jpg

is this "MM113" from the Military Time website?
Thanks

[xillion]

is this "MM113" from the Military Time website?
Thanks

It looks to be the same watch. The strap is a Maratac two-piece ZULU from here (http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm).

[cardstock]

great, thank you!

[Austin]

Victorinox today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22828

[pal]

Victorinox today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22828

Nice!

[mretzloff]

Victorinox today.

I did not know they made watches. Nice one!

[xillion]

I did not know they made watches. Nice one!

They have some nice ones. Their Vintage Infantry watches are nice. But really like the Air Boss, especially the one on the left.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/vic.jpg

[Austin]

Berndardt Binnacle today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22841
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22842

[mretzloff]

Berndardt Binnacle today.

I like that second hand. Nice watch!

[Austin]

Vintage Pronto Submersible today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22864

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Vintage Pronto Submersible today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22864

On a Maratac band by the looks?

Anyway, one beaten-up SAR, which hasn't seen the light of day in a while (the illuminated index got banged off trying to exit a rusty old hulk during a wreck dive):

[markgixxer750]

Today I am mostly wearing..... A Milgauss GV :001_smile

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Today I am mostly wearing..... A Milgauss GV :001_smile

By itself?

Any, you know, pants, or anything?

[markgixxer750]

By itself?

Any, you know, pants, or anything?

Well as it's getting late here I'm in my pj's now :lol:

[Cmaster03]

Loving that Victorinox and that SAR, too.

Andrew, is that Victorinox a quartz or mechanical, btw?

That Victorinox reminds me of one I wore every day for a couple of years as a hard-use watch at work. Gave it to a buddy a year or so ago. Mine was a quartz model.

Today I broke out some vintage goodness: late 60s 1675 GMT.

Old pic, but I didn't feel like getting the camera out. :laugh:

http://www.fototime.com/17D52414C7CAD0C/standard.jpg

[Austin]

Clyde, I never tire of looking at your GMT. Love the Pepsi bezel. I got the Victorinox back in 96. It is quartz. I have worn it on construction sites. It's a workhorse.

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Today I broke out some vintage goodness: late 60s 1675 GMT.

Old pic, but I didn't feel like getting the camera out. :laugh:

http://www.fototime.com/17D52414C7CAD0C/standard.jpg

Oh, my dear everloving yumpin' yimminy, that is one gorgeous watch.

:thumbup1::thumbup1:

[Shangas]

Going out for dinner with relations and family tonight. I am wearing my 1957 Ball-Record railroad pocket watch with a Double Albert chain.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/Fruffles/Watch%20Photographs/DSC06828.jpg

The cylindrical gold thing on the end is my 1925 Wahl vest-pocket fountain pen, which never leaves my watch-chain (never know when you might need a pen!)

[Cmaster03]

Thanks,gents. The GMT always makes me smile.

Shangas, that is a stunning watch and I love the pen. Very elegant set-up and one of the neatest I've seen! :thumbup:

Just a superb rig you have there.:thumbup1:

[mretzloff]

Loving that Victorinox and that SAR, too.

Andrew, is that Victorinox a quartz or mechanical, btw?

That Victorinox reminds me of one I wore every day for a couple of years as a hard-use watch at work. Gave it to a buddy a year or so ago. Mine was a quartz model.

Today I broke out some vintage goodness: late 60s 1675 GMT.

Old pic, but I didn't feel like getting the camera out. :laugh:

One of my all time favorites :thumbup:

[Nero]

Going out for dinner with relations and family tonight. I am wearing my 1957 Ball-Record railroad pocket watch with a Double Albert chain.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/Fruffles/Watch%20Photographs/DSC06828.jpg

The cylindrical gold thing on the end is my 1925 Wahl vest-pocket fountain pen, which never leaves my watch-chain (never know when you might need a pen!)

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

[Shangas]

Thanks Clyde, Nero. I love them too!

[Austin]

Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22934

[Cmaster03]

Oh my, Andrew, that Gruen is to die for...very nice! :thumbup1:

[pal]

Going out for dinner with relations and family tonight. I am wearing my 1957 Ball-Record railroad pocket watch with a Double Albert chain.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/Fruffles/Watch%20Photographs/DSC06828.jpg

The cylindrical gold thing on the end is my 1925 Wahl vest-pocket fountain pen, which never leaves my watch-chain (never know when you might need a pen!)

Now there is a watch worth its weight in gold. I have always wanted a Ball Railroad watch. It that one a size 16.

Here is a picture of my Turkish Railroad Watch.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=20059

[Shangas]

Hi Richard,

Yes, I ommitted to put in all the details...

Make: Ball-Record.
Date: Ca. 1956-57.
Model: 435C.
Jewelling: 21.
Pos.: 6.
Adj: Temp + Isoc.
Size: 16.
Set/Wind: Lever/Stem.
Case: 10kt gold-filled.

The Ball-Record 435C was the last model of railroad pocketwatch that cleared for service on the Canadian Pacific Railroad in the mid-20th century. This watch has a 24-hour dial because Canadian RR watches were required to have them, by law.

The system of train-organisation that depended on watches such as this was ended a few years later, so this is almost literally the last of its kind as far as railroad pocket-watches go. Every indication is that this watch was actually USED on the railroad (which makes it that much cooler to own!) and it keeps very good time.

[Cmaster03]

Ball literally wrote the book on Railroad standards; that watch really was the end of an era.

I cherish my early 50s Hamilton 992B railroad watch. Those watches and their similar brethren like your late Ball RR watch were the ultimate working men's pocket watches.:thumbup1:

[Shangas]

Hi Clyde,

Yes, my pocket-watch really was the end of an era. After the end of the '50s, which was when my watch was made, the old system of timetabling that required railroaders to carry super-accurate pocket-watches died out really fast. By the end of the '60s I think it was totally gone. Watchmakers like Hamilton and Ball stopped making railroad watches and soon, timepieces like the one I have were just another part of history.

And you're right, that really is a working man's watch. Everything about that pocket-watch was made for practicality. Even the patterning on the bezel and caseback was there for a reason, to make the caseback and bezel easier to unscrew. That watch has gone through quite a bit in its time. It's had one hand replaced (the minute hand, although you probably can't tell in the photo). It has two hairline cracks in the dial, and three or four miniscule chips on the very edges of the dial.

Also, the bow and the crown have quite considerable brassing on them, due to the thousands of times that watch would've been wound up over the years and all the scraping of the watch-chain, but I love that watch anyway.

It's a hell of a conversation-piece whenever I take it out to check the time!

[Cmaster03]

Hi Clyde,

Yes, my pocket-watch really was the end of an era. After the end of the '50s, which was when my watch was made, the old system of timetabling that required railroaders to carry super-accurate pocket-watches died out really fast. By the end of the '60s I think it was totally gone. Watchmakers like Hamilton and Ball stopped making railroad watches and soon, timepieces like the one I have were just another part of history.

And you're right, that really is a working man's watch. Everything about that pocket-watch was made for practicality. Even the patterning on the bezel and caseback was there for a reason, to make the caseback and bezel easier to unscrew. That watch has gone through quite a bit in its time. It's had one hand replaced (the minute hand, although you probably can't tell in the photo). It has two hairline cracks in the dial, and three or four miniscule chips on the very edges of the dial.

Also, the bow and the crown have quite considerable brassing on them, due to the thousands of times that watch would've been wound up over the years and all the scraping of the watch-chain, but I love that watch anyway.

It's a hell of a conversation-piece whenever I take it out to check the time!

Thanks for taking the time for the thoughtful reply. It is obviously a watch you like a good deal as well you should. It's magnificent!

I am always telling people that if they want a truly top quality watch and don't want to spend a ton of money, look at the vintage watches.

The railroad grade watches especially were amazing timekeepers and although quite utilitarian, they were the height of the watchmaker's state of the art in those days in terms of actual accuracy and timekeeping.

The same quality today in a mechanical watch would cost serious money. In addition to being great historical artifacts, the RR watches are also wonderful values.

[Austin]

G-Shock today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22960

[DS/B MCS]

Wearing this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Anom4.jpg

[Doc4]

This Japanese-domestic Seiko. (Sorry for the stock photo from the retailer. :blush:)

[Austin]

Vintage Hamilton today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22973

[mretzloff]

This Japanese-domestic Seiko. (Sorry for the stock photo from the retailer. :blush:)

That is a nice one!

[Austin]

Vintage Omega Geneve today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22982

[Cmaster03]

Love that Hamilton from yesterday, Andrew. Extra sweet.

Today I'm doing the vintage 1680 Sub. Old pic but watch still looks identical. I need to get more No Date models so I can cheat with watch-of-the-day pics more easily. :-)

http://www.fototime.com/5B67B15019A2AA5/standard.jpg

[Sam]

Rolex Datejust, Roman Sunburst dial

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P8060079.jpg

[AlexDB9]

Pleasent surprise in the mail today! Have to fix the date though :biggrin1:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/alexDB9/photo-1.png

[warriorsociologist]

Today is my Hammy.
(Specifically, a Khaki Field Quartz (H68411253) on a golden-brown Hirsch “Liberty” strap).

[Austin]

Rolex Datejust, Roman Sunburst dial

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P8060079.jpg

Nice Sam! :thumbup1:

I still have not decided which Rolex to buy yet.

[Samurai-5]

Rolex Submariner 6610

[Doc4]

That is a nice one!

Thanks. I was in Narita airport last summer and saw the yellow-metal/brown-strap version and foolishly didn't buy it. :mad3:

But I fortunately have a nice Orient on the way to make up for it. :001_rolle I'll try to get some on-wrist photos of both in the near future. :thumbup1:

[Catalin]

Where did you order your Orient from?

[Doc4]

Where did you order your Orient from?

SeiyaJapan. :thumbup1:

[nff]

a fake rolex that i found in grandma's jewlery pile.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/flash/012-13.jpg

[warriorsociologist]

SeiyaJapan. :thumbup1:

+1 for Seiya-san!
:thumbup1:

[Austin]

Black Monster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22993

[warriorsociologist]

Victorinox 241173 Dive Master 500m today...

[xillion]

GA100 today.
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/ga100.jpg

[warriorsociologist]

I'll keep it simple with a Seiko SGEE47P1 + RIOS black buffalo strap for the morning...

[cardstock]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1230/5125616755_70d5cd13d6.jpg
Friday's with Jeans and a Western Shirt. - back story on this one.

This was my graduation present from college. My parents helped me a ton throughout school and when it came time to graduate, when asked what I wanted as a gift, I said there wasn't anyhting I wanted and thanks for helping. They prodded, because they wanted to get me something, too which I responded that I'd like the watch.

Most fathers I know have a top dresser drawer or bed side table filled with stuff. And as a kid that stuff is awesome. My dad had one filled with old pictures, signed baseballs, cool old coins and stamps; stuff collected throughout his life that made him him.

This watch was something I always remembered, but it had never worked. It was missing its face and would not wind and run. The wide leather strap had a folded up movie stub stuffed in it. I knew it would cost a little to get fixed and working again, but for some reason, it meant quite a bit to me.

After I replied with wanting this watch, my dad just looked at me and smiled as he walked away from the dinner table. He came back with a small yellow envelope containing the watch, fixed and running. There is a lot of "stuff" in my life, material things, and even though this isn't valuable in the sense of "holy crap vintage pricelessness" it is probably one of the single most important pieces of stuff in my life.

[Austin]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1230/5125616755_70d5cd13d6.jpg
Friday's with Jeans and a Western Shirt. - back story on this one.

This was my graduation present from college. My parents helped me a ton throughout school and when it came time to graduate, when asked what I wanted as a gift, I said there wasn't anyhting I wanted and thanks for helping. They prodded, because they wanted to get me something, too which I responded that I'd like the watch.

Most fathers I know have a top dresser drawer or bed side table filled with stuff. And as a kid that stuff is awesome. My dad had one filled with old pictures, signed baseballs, cool old coins and stamps; stuff collected throughout his life that made him him.

This watch was something I always remembered, but it had never worked. It was missing its face and would not wind and run. The wide leather strap had a folded up movie stub stuffed in it. I knew it would cost a little to get fixed and working again, but for some reason, it meant quite a bit to me.

After I replied with wanting this watch, my dad just looked at me and smiled as he walked away from the dinner table. He came back with a small yellow envelope containing the watch, fixed and running. There is a lot of "stuff" in my life, material things, and even though this isn't valuable in the sense of "holy crap vintage pricelessness" it is probably one of the single most important pieces of stuff in my life.

That is one of the coolest stories I've heard. Kudos to your Dad! Wear it in good health.

[cardstock]

Thanks, it has been 7 years already and now I have a little boy who will one day find it in my dresser drawer, along with all the others...

[Telecaster52]

I need some ideas for a band on this little gem, The kicker is: 17mm lug spacing

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3563.jpg?t=1288369539

1977 Timex Auto

[pz93c]

18mm leather strap. I would go with brown, distressed leather. :thumbup1:

Pop's Deep Sea, today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/PZ93C/DSC01365.jpg

[p.m.a.]

Pop's Deep Sea, today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/PZ93C/DSC01365.jpg

That's a beaut!

[FiXXXer]

I need some ideas for a band on this little gem, The kicker is: 17mm lug spacing

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3563.jpg?t=1288369539

1977 Timex Auto

International Watchman (http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html) has some 17mm offerings. I think the "Premium Buffalo Matte" (http://www.internationalwatchman.com/buffalobands/MATTEBUFFALOBREITLING.html) in tobacco brown would look quite nice. Make sure to ask for a gold colored buckle to match the case. He also has deployant clasps if you'd prefer that to a traditional buckle.

[Austin]

International Watchman (http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html) has some 17mm offerings. I think the "Premium Buffalo Matte" (http://www.internationalwatchman.com/buffalobands/MATTEBUFFALOBREITLING.html) in tobacco brown would look quite nice. Make sure to ask for a gold colored buckle to match the case. He also has deployant clasps if you'd prefer that to a traditional buckle.

Agreed.

[Telecaster52]

Thanks for the link,
I'm liking the green natural calf http://www.internationalwatchman.com/leather/NATURALCALF.html

and/or the brown Movado style
http://www.internationalwatchman.com/leather/MOVADOSTYLE.html

[Gruder]

Cardstock, thanks for sharing that wonderful story.

And, since I popped in, Pulsar Solar for me today (with apologies for the ebay-stolen photo). This watch was, perhaps ironically, given to me as a graduation gift as well.

[Austin]

Thanks for the link,
I'm liking the green natural calf http://www.internationalwatchman.com/leather/NATURALCALF.html

and/or the brown Movado style
http://www.internationalwatchman.com/leather/MOVADOSTYLE.html

I like them both. Order what fits your personality.

[Austin]

Orient Chrono today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22997

[Sam]

Master Control by Jaeger LeCoultre

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200105.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200110.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200104.jpg

[Austin]

Master Control by Jaeger LeCoultre

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200105.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200110.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x184/memphislawyer/P3200104.jpg

Nice watch Sam! :thumbup1:

Have you been winning multi-million dollar class action suits? :laugh:

[Telecaster52]

I like them both. Order what fits your personality.
Guess I need to order multiples :lol:

A couple quick questions:

Do they supply spring bars with the bands?
How's their shipping? oofff... $6 for small orders... I guess I do need to get a few...

[Austin]

Guess I need to order multiples :lol:

A couple quick questions:

Do they supply spring bars with the bands?
How's their shipping?

I believe they send you spring bars. Their shipping is excellent. The only time there is a delay is when Bob is at a watch convention. Email them or call them.

[mretzloff]

Master Control by Jaeger LeCoultre

:thumbup:

Excellent!

[Lavaine]

Cardstock, great watch and a great story. The best part is that you'll be able to pass both on to your son. I think every collection needs a Mickey watch. I own two, a classic Timex, and a rectangular gold Lorus dress Mickey. I haven't worn either in a few years, but you've inspired me to put a new battery in at least one of them the next time I'm at the jewellers. In my younger years, when I worked as a server in a restaurant, the Mickey watch was always a good conversation starter.

Wearing this today:

[warriorsociologist]

Since I have some yardwork to do tomorrow, my trusty G-Shock #DW5600E-1V (on a 24mm ZULU strap) is getting set out...

[Telecaster52]

And cannabalized my blue timex (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2421740&postcount=3925) so I could wear my 'new' timex...

Although not as bad as the overpowering urge to put it on a Twist-o-flex :lol:

[Rossmeister]

My first post in this thread!

Wearing a Candino. They make pretty affordable Swiss watches. As Swiss watches go though, I'd say they're cheap :001_smile I wanted this one for the blue dial and roman numerals. I was going for a cheaper watch, but this one had the things I just said, and sapphire glass.

Sorry for the poor picture, I used my mobile phone.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/Rossmeister/IMAG0169.jpg

[Austin]

Bernhardt Binnacle today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23017

[Doc4]

Look what just arrived from the Orient ...

[Austin]

Nice one Ian. I was looking at the stainless steel one the other day.

[warriorsociologist]

Very nice!

[Doc4]

Thanks guys! Seiya took it off the website (no doubt sold out) soon after my order, so I guess they didn't last long. So far I'm really liking it. Here's another photo ...

[mretzloff]

Look what just arrived from the Orient ...

Wow...That is all I can say :thumbup1:

[leonnettoyeur]

http://automaticwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/seiko-5-military-300x300.jpg

I wish I could claim a much more expensive watch, but unfortunately my new found passion for automatic watches coincided with my new "student" status at a local college, so it's automatics on a budget for me, hence this seiko 5.

Lame as it sounds, I got it because I liked that it had a canvas strap (much like Omega Speedmasters that I see from the moon picutures. I'm an astronomy buff and really want a Speedmaster) and it had very little gain/loss over a week. Plus it's an in-house movement vs. the Miyota I have in another watch.

PS: This is the first time seeing a Stowa and I am impressed. I may have to consider one if the funding ever allows...

[DS/B MCS]

Been wearing my SMP the past couple of days
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SMP3.jpg

[warriorsociologist]

Nice SMP!

Today is one of my favorite understated automatics -- a Seiko SCVS003...

[nff]

new band on the timex a canvas and leather band
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/002-49.jpg

and being worn
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/003-39.jpg

the band may end up on the bradley when i get it.

[xillion]

Ti Eco-Drive today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/watch.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23030

[cardstock]

Thanks for the comments guys. Wearing a Citizen Nighthawk today with an old picture
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5112893770_7752eac06c_z.jpg

[DMac]

http://automaticwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/seiko-5-military-300x300.jpg

I wish I could claim a much more expensive watch, but unfortunately my new found passion for automatic watches coincided with my new "student" status at a local college, so it's automatics on a budget for me, hence this seiko 5.

Lame as it sounds, I got it because I liked that it had a canvas strap (much like Omega Speedmasters that I see from the moon picutures. I'm an astronomy buff and really want a Speedmaster) and it had very little gain/loss over a week. Plus it's an in-house movement vs. the Miyota I have in another watch.

PS: This is the first time seeing a Stowa and I am impressed. I may have to consider one if the funding ever allows...


A most respectable first automatic! My first was very similar. Don't worry, the path is steep and slippery and soon you will find yourself with more......

On a related note, I've had a few acquisitions recently and need to get busy and take pictures so I can post.

[Rossmeister]

This is my second Candino. A bit more expensive, and I usually prefer this at more formal gatherings.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/Rossmeister/C2.jpg

[Austin]

Bernhardt Binnacle today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23033

[leonnettoyeur]

new band on the timex a canvas and leather band

That's a great band. Where did you get it, and what's the width?

[xillion]

This one today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/mileco.jpg

[Doc4]

This great Seiko quartz today ...

[nff]

That's a great band. Where did you get it, and what's the width?

i bought it at zellers (its a timex expiditon tx 1364 in 19mm) and i realy like it.

you should be able to find it or something similar at any chain store with a watch/jewlery section. iirc walmart has it too

[DS/B MCS]

This one today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/mileco.jpg

Great pic :thumbup1:

[breadstick]

Got this one today. Loving it so far, but I'm not in love with the band.

[mretzloff]

This one today.

I love the rugged, simplistic look of this one. Thank you for sharing!

[Austin]

G-Shock today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23057

[Austin]

Vintage Cuervo & Sobrinos Habana today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23060

[Mr.Maduro]

This is my everyday...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/DSC00009.jpg

This is for special occasions...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/261062.jpg

[pal]

Modern Orient Multi-Eye today!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23062

[xillion]

G-Shock GA100 today.
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/ga100.1.jpg

[mretzloff]

Modern Orient Multi-Eye today!

Nice. The look of that dial is great.

[Austin]

Black Monster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23074

[linty]

I don't own many watches, but here's my Seiko
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2365/seiko.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/seiko.jpg/)

[pal]

I don't own many watches, but here's my Seiko
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2365/seiko.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/seiko.jpg/)

Now there is a man's watch! I really the "Auto Relay" look.:thumbup1:

[pal]

Black Monster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23074

Monster is a great name for that watch. A real classic!

[Austin]

Bernhardt Sea Shark today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23079

[sangman]

This Today

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/SANGMAN2000/orient222-1.jpg

[Austin]

Orient Mako II today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23093

[Doc4]

Orient 60th anniversary manual (again. I'm liking this one.)

[cardstock]

again
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/5159153549_91af7e0982_z.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Nivada Compensamatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23161

[Austin]

Vintage Lord Elgin today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23179

[Samurai-5]

Yesterdays..... Does that count?! :tongue_sm

(Steinhausen Classic)

[pal]

Vintage Lord Elgin today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23179

That's a beauty, Andrew!

[pal]

Orient 60th anniversary manual (again. I'm liking this one.)
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=131528&stc=1&d=1289256040


I came an ace from buying that watch. I just couldn't come up the the cash.
It is a very good looking watch! You lucky, dog.:lol::lol:

[Austin]

Vintage Pronto Submersible today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23180

[nff]

timex i control ironman triathlon in 24 hr its my oldest working watch.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/005-40.jpg

[Austin]

G-Shock today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23193

[mretzloff]

Yesterdays..... Does that count?! :tongue_sm

(Steinhausen Classic)

Nice watch!

[Cmaster03]

Andrew, love that vintage Lord Elgin. Very nice!

[Austin]

Black Monster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23216

[pal]

Wearing blue jeans today......thought I would put that funny "pocket watch" pocket to good use.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=21770

[Austin]

Wearing blue jeans today......thought I would put that funny "pocket watch" pocket to good use.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=21770

Great looking PW Rich! :thumbup1:

[pal]

Great looking PW Rich! :thumbup1:

Thanks Andrew:biggrin1:

[nff]

i finaly got my black monster. the strap annoyed me though so i went and got a croc skin band (all i could find that wasent totaly horable) only complaint about the new strap is the springbar's are too thin and i can push them from one lug and pull it out the other. and of course the original spring bars are too thick to go in the new band.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/004-39.jpg

and what i'v noticed sofar it runs fast but ill give it some time for break in before judging it

[xillion]

GA100 today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/ga100.1.jpg

[nff]

i finaly got my black monster. the strap annoyed me though so i went and got a croc skin band (all i could find that wasent totaly horable) only complaint about the new strap is the springbar's are too thin and i can push them from one lug and pull it out the other. and of course the original spring bars are too thick to go in the new band.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/naruto-fanfic/004-39.jpg

and what i'v noticed sofar it runs fast but ill give it some time for break in before judging it

ok not impressed! it has stopped working. second hand no longer sweeps. talking to seller hope he replies soon.

[Austin]

ok not impressed! it has stopped working. second hand no longer sweeps. talking to seller hope he replies soon.

Did you swing your wrist. These movements need coaxing to get started.

[nff]

Did you swing your wrist. These movements need coaxing to get started.

yea it was moving before but has stoped and no amound of swinging or arm movement will make it move again.

[Austin]

yea it was moving before but has stoped and no amound of swinging or arm movement will make it move again.

That does not sound good.

[nff]

That does not sound good.

indeed it is not. and so the talks begin. ill see if tomorrow brings me a favourable reply i mean i like the watch but jeez i expect it to work

[pal]

Vintage Waltham 23
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23266

[Austin]

Vintage Waltham 23
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23266

Rich, I love that Waltham. The red second hand makes it look classy.

[Austin]

Vintage Benrus Curvex today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23267

[Austin]

Vintage Longines today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23270

[pal]

Vintage Rado Green Horse

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23271

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23278

[Verderer]

Vintage Rado Green Horse

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23271

Ooh, that Green Horse looks nice! Where could one buy such a vitange Rado, and are they expensive?

[Doc4]

My good old Seiko black/white/silver motif today.

[pal]

Ooh, that Green Horse looks nice! Where could one buy such a vitange Rado, and are they expensive?
Thanks for the complement. I believe I paid about $89.00. I was just lucky to find it.

[koso]

My birthday present from the family. G-Shock 'Zombie Killer'. Still trying to figure it out when I took this :blink:

http://theshavecave.com/images/zombie_killer.jpg

[Verderer]

Thanks for the complement. I believe I paid about $89.00. I was just lucky to find it.

Hey, that's rather reasonable if the watch is serviced and fully functional. I have been googling the web and the Ebay for similar Green and Purple horses. They seem to be more common than the Gold Horses? The Captain Cook looks real nice too...oh, dear. I am not getting another acquisition syndrome, am I?:laugh:

Anywas, it seems the anchor in the watch logo is always in different position, but this is actually as it's meant to be? It rotates, and is some sort of movement indicator, isn't it? Nifty feature.

I will keep my eyes open, hope I may catch one some day. Seem to quite a few fakes and frankenwatches around (perhaps not more than usual though?) Can you folks recommend reliable vintage watch sellers on the web?

[Walker]

Can't wait to get my B&B LE Bernhardt so i can join in on all this watchery :001_smile

[Triumph Coupe]

Thanks for the complement. I believe I paid about $89.00. I was just lucky to find it.

Nice find! I like those old "horse" series. I seem to understand that they were intended for the Asian market because the seahorse is a symbol of good fortune or something. They pose good value for money in today's market! I've nearly bought a few in my time but seahorses are difficult to catch and have always slipped through my fingers! :tongue_sm

Bet none of you have one of these! :biggrin1:

Wearing this today.

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8784.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8791.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8810.jpg

[xillion]

TI Eco-Drive today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/watch.jpg

[pal]

Vintage Helbros

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23297

[Austin]

Bernhardt Sea Shark today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23298

[Telecaster52]

Kind of a long, drawn-out ordeal, but i got my new bands from ron at IW

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCN0632.jpg

[Walker]

Kind of a long, drawn-out ordeal, but i got my new bands from ron at IW

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCN0632.jpg

They look great

[mretzloff]

Nice find! I like those old "horse" series. I seem to understand that they were intended for the Asian market because the seahorse is a symbol of good fortune or something. They pose good value for money in today's market! I've nearly bought a few in my time but seahorses are difficult to catch and have always slipped through my fingers! :tongue_sm

Bet none of you have one of these! :biggrin1:

Wearing this today.

I like the look of that dial. Nice watch!

[pal]

Hey, that's rather reasonable if the watch is serviced and fully functional. I have been googling the web and the Ebay for similar Green and Purple horses. They seem to be more common than the Gold Horses? The Captain Cook looks real nice too...oh, dear. I am not getting another acquisition syndrome, am I?:laugh:

Anywas, it seems the anchor in the watch logo is always in different position, but this is actually as it's meant to be? It rotates, and is some sort of movement indicator, isn't it? Nifty feature.

I will keep my eyes open, hope I may catch one some day. Seem to quite a few fakes and frankenwatches around (perhaps not more than usual though?) Can you folks recommend reliable vintage watch sellers on the web?
I am looking for a Gold Horse myself. Maybe I will get lucky again, I am also looking for a decent Multifort.



Nice find! I like those old "horse" series. I seem to understand that they were intended for the Asian market because the seahorse is a symbol of good fortune or something. They pose good value for money in today's market! I've nearly bought a few in my time but seahorses are difficult to catch and have always slipped through my fingers! :tongue_sm

Bet none of you have one of these! :biggrin1:

Wearing this today.

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8784.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8791.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8810.jpg

You really know your watches! You are exactly right about the Horses being made for the Asian market. Good Show! I picked mine up from a dealer in Hong Kong. As far as your Smiths, you are right again, I have never seen one before. It is a beautiful watch.:thumbup1:

[pal]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23278

There's a beauty!

[FiXXXer]

My good old Seiko black/white/silver motif today.

Every time I see that Seiko I have to stop and stare for a minute. There's just something about a seconds subdial that I really like.

[ratcheer]

TI Eco-Drive today.

http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/watch.jpg

That's a beauty, Chris!

Tim

[Austin]

Vintage Tissot Sea Star Seven today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23313

[Samurai-5]

Yesterdays. My Grandfathers Hamilton with a crappy band. :glare:

[Austin]

Vintage Tissot Seastar Seven

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23320

[Austin]

Continuing the vintage Tissot theme is this Automatic bumper.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23334

[Walker]

Another fine looking specimen. Less than i week and i can post my B&B LE watch!! Just so it gets here before i leave for work.

[Tha Baron]

Just grabbed this G-shock the other day... Really digging the look of it.

[Austin]

Just grabbed this G-shock the other day... Really digging the look of it.

It looks like mine. Is it a 2327?

[Tha Baron]

The product page lists the model # as G100-1BV, but I just checked the box is has '2327' underneath it... So yeah! I thought it was the neatest looking one on the whole page of G-Shocks.

I've seen a lot your vintage Tissots lately... do you have any of current production Tissots? How do you find them? I have been thinking about something in the T-Sport line, but I am not sure how the quality stacks up given the low price tag.

[Austin]

The product page lists the model # as G100-1BV, but I just checked the box is has '2327' underneath it... So yeah! I thought it was the neatest looking one on the whole page of G-Shocks.

I've seen a lot your vintage Tissots lately... do you have any of current production Tissots? How do you find them? I have been thinking about something in the T-Sport line, but I am not sure how the quality stacks up given the low price tag.

That G-Shock is one of my favorites.

I only have vintage Tissots. They vintage watches have Omega movements. I mainly buy mine from antique stores and estate sales. The modern Tissots are mainly quartz. I have owned a modern Tissot but sold it. My ex-wife had a modern Tissot that lasted 5 years.

[Austin]

Orient Mako II today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23359

[mark the shoeshine boy]

orient mako ii today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23359




is it time to eat yet ???

[coyotewhisper]

Gold Seiko Kinetic.

[Bill Smith]

Nice find! I like those old "horse" series. I seem to understand that they were intended for the Asian market because the seahorse is a symbol of good fortune or something. They pose good value for money in today's market! I've nearly bought a few in my time but seahorses are difficult to catch and have always slipped through my fingers! :tongue_sm

Bet none of you have one of these! :biggrin1:

Wearing this today.

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8784.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8791.jpg

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/triumphcoupe/IMG_8810.jpg

Purchase from Timefactors? Considering my last name, I should look into getting one of these.

[Walker]

Break out those cameras guys and lets see those beautiful holiday watches!!

[Austin]

Titanium Festina Chrono today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23366

[pal]

Bulova 21

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23368

[Triumph Coupe]

Purchase from Timefactors? Considering my last name, I should look into getting one of these.

Yes can only be bought from timefactors who own the smiths brand.

The Smiths brand has played a major part in the history ofwatches from Great Britain and this particular watch is a modern take on the military issue Smiths W10 which is a legendary watch.

It is a watch that punches well above it's weight in terms of quality. It is beautifully put together and puts other much more expensive watches to shame. This is a prs-29a and was only released earlier this year. I believe the first production run was of 100 pieces (this one is also number 100!! :) )

[jsrdrnr]

Jean Paul

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5209728270_2b102ae4b2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsrdrnr/5209728270/)

[rummwa]

WHAT ELSE?
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23375
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:!!!!!!!!!!!

[Walker]

WHAT ELSE?
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=23375
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAHHHHH!!!!! The first one on here


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