Watch Ya Wearing

[pal]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16413

Talk about exotic, your Mido Multifort is beautiful gem. I love that watch.

[yboivin]

Well, it's over a month late but the thread is still active. So here is what I'm wearing: Tag Heuer F1 Chrono (crappy Blackberry shot)

[pal]

Well, it's over a month late but the thread is still active. So here is what I'm wearing: Tag Heuer F1 Chrono (crappy Blackberry shot)

That is one nice watch.

[Austin]

Vintage Lord Elgin today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16433

[Mr. Clean]

I gave up complimenting each of the outstanding watches on display within this thread, but I will pop in here to compliment Austin on the watch/bracelet combo on the Lord Elgin. Beautiful understated dial face. What type of clasp does the bracelet employ?

[davecmu]

Is my dad's Timex Expedition on a velcro band a classic????...I wear it all the time......:lol:

Now don't go mocking the velcro military-band Timex Expedition; I have had one for about 7 years, it's fully functional, and still on the original battery! Keeps ridiculously good time, and has never failed me despite torturing it in every imaginable way.

That being said, today I'm wearing:



French-made Sir Niles manual w/date
Manufacture date unknown
Black leather band from a mall kiosk

[Austin]

I gave up complimenting each of the outstanding watches on display within this thread, but I will pop in here to compliment Austin on the watch/bracelet combo on the Lord Elgin. Beautiful understated dial face. What type of clasp does the bracelet employ?

Here's a picture for you.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16435

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16505

[pal]

Austin, IMO, that is your best watch yet!

[JEEP]

I went to the annual Danish watch collectors convention yesterday. Bringing home this 35 mm 1940s "military" Omega:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/40s_Military_Omega_01.jpg


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Jakob, you truly are the Omega Man. That is a fantasic find! Congratulations!

[Austin]

Wore this Vintage Lucerne Diver 666 over the weekend.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16550

[Mr. Clean]

The snappy orange diver's band really sets that one off. :thumbup1:

[Austin]

Modern Mondaine Swiss watch.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16552

[DS/B MCS]

Starting the week with this one
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-7.jpg

[Austin]

Great looking Explorer! I traded one like that a few years ago. I wish I still had it.

[thirdeye]

Modern Mondaine Swiss watch.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16552

Now that's my kind of watch, simple to read. Not to many hands to figure out....:biggrin:......Very cool watch Andrew.

[VFR79]

Modern Mondaine Swiss watch.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16552

Ok, how do you read the time on this???

[Austin]

Ok, how do you read the time on this???

Each marker represents 5 minute imcrements. Therefore, the current time in the picture is 10:55.

[JEEP]

Jakob, you truly are the Omega Man. That is a fantasic find! Congratulations!

Thanks. I have been quite lucky finding old military Omegas. They are not common in good shape.

Still looking for that RAF Omega with original dial though :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Vintage Doxa Antimagnatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16559

[Maniac]

After going through the on-topic threads for the last five days, i finally arrived at the off-topics section of this board ( which is equally impressive and even more inspiring :w00t: )

You guys have some really nice and rare watches :thumbup1:


Here is my ( only ) watch. Has been on my wrist for the last 4 years:

http://www.hubertusdemmel.de/subdate.jpg

[Austin]

After going through the on-topic threads for the last five days, i finally arrived at the off-topics section of this board ( which is equally impressive and even more inspiring :w00t: )

You guys have some really nice and rare watches :thumbup1:


Here is my ( only ) watch. Has been on my wrist for the last 4 years:

http://www.hubertusdemmel.de/subdate.jpg

Very nice Submariner!

[Artytheparty90]

I love these watches, wow. Question for you left-handed gentlemen though; do you wear your watches on your right hand??

[Austin]

I love these watches, wow. Question for you left-handed gentlemen though; do you wear your watches on your right hand??

I have a friend that is a leftie and he wears his watches on his right wrist. There are watches that have the crown on the right side of the watch.

[rdeakle]

So after finally making it to the end of this thread, I figured I'd throw mine into the lot. Sorry, I'm too lazy to take a picture of it on my wrist :lol:. It's just a lowly Citizen Eco-Drive.

[Artytheparty90]

I have a friend that is a leftie and he wears his watches on his right wrist. There are watches that have the crown on the right side of the watch.

Thanks, I wear mine on my right hand as well but the crown can get annoying sometimes haha. They need to make more things for lefties:frown:

[Fnord5]

Lefty here, wear mine on the right hand.

There are a few "lefty" watches out there, Invicta, Seiko, Graham($12k)

I don't mind having to take mine off to change the time, as I would most likely do it regardless of what hand it was on.

http://www.nextag.com/left-handed-watch/search-html

[pal]

Here is my watch today. A new Bulova 21 jewels automatic.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16565

[DS/B MCS]

After going through the on-topic threads for the last five days, i finally arrived at the off-topics section of this board ( which is equally impressive and even more inspiring :w00t: )

You guys have some really nice and rare watches :thumbup1:


Here is my ( only ) watch. Has been on my wrist for the last 4 years:

http://www.hubertusdemmel.de/subdate.jpg


If you are only going to have one, you'll have a hard time picking one better. Except maybe it's big brother
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SD-6-1.jpg

[KarthVader]

Stowa Antea Creme + Date with blued hands and certified chronometer ETA movement. I don't have a pic of my watch specifically, but it looks similar to this:

http://www.german-watches.com/pix/a/g/1168854153-21617.jpg

http://www.german-watches.com/pix/a/z/anteacremedatum/b6.jpg

I also own a black Antea (no date) that I wear occasionally.

http://www.german-watches.com/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi

B-E-A utiful watches :w00t:. My parents got me a Kenneth Cole Automatic after I graduated from college. I adore this watch and I hope to pass it on to my children.

[Maniac]

If you are only going to have one, you'll have a hard time picking one better. Except maybe it's big brother
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SD-6-1.jpg

Nice Sea-Dweller!


True. True.
But since the Seadweller is discontinued and replaced by the Deep-Sea and the bicolor and solid-gold models of the Submariner already got that ugly ceramic-bezel, i am afraid that these classic watches are going to be extinct. At least in their original design.

[Austin]

Vintage Dugena Precision today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16579

[pal]

Vintage Doxa Antimagnatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16559

Another Beauty!

[garyg]

today this one .. Panerai 112

[Austin]

today this one .. Panerai 112

Very nice!

[blantyre]

Doxa sub300T reissue. A nice sturdy watch that I can wear in the workshop or swimming. The luminous puts out enough light to read a book by.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=44230&stc=1&d=1238027519
doxa.jpg

[VFR79]

Each marker represents 5 minute imcrements. Therefore, the current time in the picture is 10:55.

Very cool indeed.

And now for my contribution. Here is one my mother gave me just after my wife and I got married 8 years ago. It's a Lucien Piccard 'Seashark' that she picked up from the jeweler she worked for. It needs a band and seems to keep good time.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/rabbizuby/SNC13291.jpg

[Austin]

That's a great looking Seashark!

[Austin]

Vintage Longines Manual today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16587

[Fnord5]

All those vintage watches, how do you find them?
I assume in various states of disrepair, but how do you get them working tip top again?

[Austin]

All those vintage watches, how do you find them?
I assume in various states of disrepair, but how do you get them working tip top again?

I find them through some website, estate sales, antique stores, etc. I only buy watches that are working unless they are unique. I have them serviced by my watchmaker.

[pal]

Today it's a Helbros Invincible.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16594

[Austin]

Vintage Helbros Curvex today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16595

[Austin]

Today it's a Helbros Invincible.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16594

Rich, I'm liking that Helbros. The date treatment is excellent.

[blantyre]

1950s Oyster Perpetual. Still keep time almost as well as a quartz.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=44474&stc=1&d=1238199244
rolex.jpg

[pal]

1950s Oyster Perpetual. Still keep time almost as well as a quartz.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=44474&stc=1&d=1238199244
rolex.jpg

Beautiful watch Rick! I was pricing one about the same era the other day. Whew!, they are out of my league. You are lucky to have it.

[Austin]

Vintage Tissot Seastar Seven today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16602

[pal]

Austin, your collection is amazing! That Tissot is sweet!

[Austin]

Austin, your collection is amazing! That Tissot is sweet!

Thank you sir.

[Fnord5]

I love the look of some of the vintage pieces, but I am notoriously hard on watches. I would be devastated if I killed one, that someone else would have been better off with.

For example, I killed a Timex about 4 hours after I bought it:eek:

I also love water, and need a watch that loves it too.

[Austin]

I love the look of some of the vintage pieces, but I am notoriously hard on watches. I would be devastated if I killed one, that someone else would have been better off with.

For example, I killed a Timex about 4 hours after I bought it:eek:

I also love water, and need a watch that loves it too.

Unfortunately, vintage watches hate water. I don't wear them if it's raining or I am fishing. They were not meant to be near water unless they are divers. However, vintage diver watches need to have their gaskets changed periodically due to drying and rotting.

You could buy a nice vintage for evening wear and use a cheaper modern watch for daily wear. Most modern watches are waterproof.

My son is hard on watches. I have given him several that wind up dead. He does have a modern Croton diver that has lasted him over a year.

[JEEP]

Just a few shots of my display at the annual Danish watch collectors convention. It didn't win any prices, but I did manage to get the votes of every female participant at the convention :biggrin:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0740.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0742.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0747.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0748.jpg


Regards.

Jakob

[TimmyBoston]

I just ordered a Tissot Seastar 1000 that I got a good deal on, hopefully it will be here on Monday. I can't wait. I had to sell a Seamaster a year ago in a financial crunch, a Tissot is no Omega, but I'm looking forward to it.

[SRock]

I just ordered a Tissot Seastar 1000 that I got a good deal on, hopefully it will be here on Monday. I can't wait. I had to sell a Seamaster a year ago in a financial crunch, a Tissot is no Omega, but I'm looking forward to it.

Be sure to post the pics!

[SRock]

Just a few shots of my display at the annual Danish watch collectors convention. It didn't win any prices, but I did manage to get the votes of every female participant at the convention :biggrin:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0740.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0742.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0747.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/IMG_0748.jpg


Regards.

Jakob

:thumbup:

[DS/B MCS]

I just ordered a Tissot Seastar 1000 that I got a good deal on, hopefully it will be here on Monday. I can't wait. I had to sell a Seamaster a year ago in a financial crunch, a Tissot is no Omega, but I'm looking forward to it.

Still a nice watch with the very popular ETA-2824 movement, so it can be worked on by any watchmaker. Congrats

[Aevum]

Tissot was omegas original partner when establishing what in the end became the swatch group, so dont feel so bad about it, its also a great diving watch.

[Walter Sobchak]

I just ordered a Tissot Seastar 1000 that I got a good deal on, hopefully it will be here on Monday. I can't wait. I had to sell a Seamaster a year ago in a financial crunch, a Tissot is no Omega, but I'm looking forward to it.

Sorry to hear about the Seamaster. One of my favorite watches of all time. I really like the classic Seamasters. Understated and beautifully made.

I wear a Tag Heuer classic dive watch. All stainless, black bezel and face. It's your basic SOLID dive watch with classic DW lines. I've worn it everyday for nearly eleven years. I keep it clean and serviced and it's an exceptional timepiece. I like it for the same reason I love the classic Seamasters, utilitarian, handsome, solid. It's just the right size and weight for my wrist.

I have a couple of high-end Japan-made Seikos, that I got very cheap from overseas which I wear if I want to mix it up or if my Tag doesn't look quite right with the clothes I'm wearing...which is hardly ever. Seiko gets a bad rap in the U.S. some of their timepieces are very well made.

[Austin]

Soviet Vostek General watch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16608

[DS/B MCS]

Orange is the color for today :biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ed87f384.jpg

[pal]

Seiko 5 Automatic 21 jewels mechanical

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16614

[JEEP]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Omega_30mm_50s_03.jpg


Got my 50s two tone Omega 30 mm. back from the watchrepairman today.

I also got a very nice pair of vintage Ray Bans in the mail :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Nice watch Jakob!

[JEEP]

Thanks pal :001_smile

Just a quick snapshot of my Omega collection:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/OmegaSamling.jpg


Top, from the left:
Gents dress, 33 mm, 14 ct. gold, manual, 1938
Officer, 31 mm, steel, manual, 1942
Suverän, 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
"Military", 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1954

Bottom, from the left:
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
Seamaster, 34 mm, steel, manual, 1959
Seamaster, 35 mm, goldfilled, manual, 1959
Seamaster Cosmic. steel. automatic, 7os


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Thanks pal :001_smile

Just a quick snapshot of my Omega collection:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/OmegaSamling.jpg


Top, from the left:
Gents dress, 33 mm, 14 ct. gold, manual, 1938
Officer, 31 mm, steel, manual, 1942
Suverän, 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
"Military", 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1954

Bottom, from the left:
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
Seamaster, 34 mm, steel, manual, 1959
Seamaster, 35 mm, goldfilled, manual, 1959
Seamaster Cosmic. steel. automatic, 7os


Regards.

Jakob

Now that is an impressive collection!

[pal]

Here is my watch today, an Enicar Black Seapearl UltraSonic 1960.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16615

[JEEP]

Very nice Enicar. It is rarely seen with a black dial.


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Thanks pal :001_smile

Just a quick snapshot of my Omega collection:


Top, from the left:
Gents dress, 33 mm, 14 ct. gold, manual, 1938
Officer, 31 mm, steel, manual, 1942
Suverän, 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
"Military", 35 mm, steel, manual, 1945
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1954

Bottom, from the left:
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
30 mm, 36 mm, steel, manual, 1951
Seamaster, 34 mm, steel, manual, 1959
Seamaster, 35 mm, goldfilled, manual, 1959
Seamaster Cosmic. steel. automatic, 7os


Regards.

Jakob

Watches, Razors, Brushes...Is there no stopping him......:biggrin:

Very nice watch collection Jakob!

[frank85]

out of hand :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t:

[Austin]

Vintage Gruen Precision Autowind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16619

[lostinperiphery]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x256/lostinperiphery/Forum%20Posts/DSC_8460.jpg

seiko orange monster beadblasted and tuned by jack@iww
(knife made by jens anso... flashlight:surefire L1)

[JEEP]

Watches, Razors, Brushes...Is there no stopping him......:biggrin:

Very nice watch collection Jakob!

Thanks Ray :001_smile

...weapons, powder horns, fountain pens, cufflinks, tie bars, hats, vintage clothing, vintage sunglasses, vintage leather jackets, antique glassware, 18-19 c. books, etc.

I am a man of many AD's :cool:

Austin: That Gruen is sweet art-deco goodness right there.

Lostinperiphery: Excellent picture :thumbup1:


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Thank you Jakob! Your watches are impeccable as well.

[pal]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x256/lostinperiphery/Forum%20Posts/DSC_8460.jpg

seiko orange monster beadblasted and tuned by jack@iww
(knife made by jens anso... flashlight:surefire L1)

That is a beautiful display and and even better picture. I really dig that orange Seiko!

[TimmyBoston]

The Tissot Seastar 1000 arrived today. If anyone has one or has handled one a fair amount, will you shoot me a PM, I've got a couple questions about it.

Edit: Question Answered, Thanks!

[Aevum]

no, but i can get my hands on a NOS one for pretty cheap and im really tempted,

anyways, managed to get a Farve Leuba off the bay, only seen pictures till now, i guess i´ll show it off when it arrives,

[D.Irving79]

Vintage Gruen Precision Autowind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16619

after going through each page of this thread...your watch winder must be the size of jupiter.

:smile:

[frank85]

Orange Monster Rocks :biggrin::biggrin:

[pal]

Vintage Rado Green Horse Today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16621

[Austin]

Vintage Rado Green Horse Today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16621

Rich, that's a super Rado. Well done! :thumbup1:

[Aevum]

something l always wondered about those Rado, does that little T under the 12 o´clock position spin ?

[Austin]

Vintage Benrus Curvex today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16625

[blantyre]

1950s Doxa Grafic. Keeps good time. No quick set date and it's not automatic and kept it in a winder, so it's off by 14 days today!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=45005&stc=1&d=1238596973
Doxagr.jpg

[Austin]

1950s Doxa Grafic. Keeps good time. No quick set date and it's not automatic and kept it in a winder, so it's off by 14 days today!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=45005&stc=1&d=1238596973
Doxagr.jpg

Rick, that's a great looking Doxa. I have a Doxa in my collection and may get a few more. They are solid watches.

[blantyre]

Rick, that's a great looking Doxa. I have a Doxa in my collection and may get a few more. They are solid watches.

Thanks Austin. The grafic is a nice watches. They used to turn up on regularly ebay but after the re-issues came out they got a lot harder to find.

[pal]

Longines 38mm today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16566

[thunderball]

I obviously don't actually have one of these but man...what a watch! :biggrin: I think I'll float a few hints out to the wife...yeah right. :tongue:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/nuskool73/d0005644_03055456.jpg

[Austin]

Modern Concord watch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16639

[Austin]

Longines 38mm today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16566

Beautiful Longines!

[pal]

Modern Concord watch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16639

Nice Watch. Looks vintage, runs like a modern. That's hard to beat, except a vintage that looks vintage and runs as well as a modern. I think I confussed myself! You know what I mean.:lol::lol::lol:

[DS/B MCS]

Decided to go BIG (48mm) today :biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ed5bbafe.jpg

[Austin]

Decided to go BIG (48mm) today :biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ed5bbafe.jpg

That's some major hardware. I like it!

[JEEP]

That's some major hardware. I like it!

That's what she said..... :cool:

[pal]

Vintage Waltham 23 jewels today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16642

[frank85]

Polar F6 today :biggrin:

[Austin]

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16648

[DS/B MCS]

Wish I had a better pic, but I decided to go BIG and HEAVY today
SS Citizen Ecozilla
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/USN%20Pens/ea9c00a5.jpg

[pal]

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16648

Austin, you can never go wrong with a Seamaster. I am sad to say that it is one watch that I dont' own. Is that the original band?

[Austin]

Thank you Rich. The band is original vintage Omega. I have been on the lookout for an original Beads of Rice band but they are too expensive at the moment.

[Handy]

Half past quarter to a hair. I can thank Canal St. for this.

[pal]

Nice watch Handy, I wish I had the bucks to secure one!

[thirdeye]

Thanks to you guys I now have WAD, Watch Acquisition Dissorder....:biggrin:

[frank85]

Thanks to you guys I now have WAD, Watch Acquisition Dissorder....:biggrin:

me too :w00t::w00t:

[Austin]

Wearing my favorite today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16672

[Austin]

Thanks to you guys I now have WAD, Watch Acquisition Dissorder....:biggrin:

God have mercy on you. :biggrin:

[JEEP]

More for my WAD :001_smile

I got a nice 40s Omega two tone in the mail today. Nothing special, except from the fact that it is a very early automatic:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/565592058_Big.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/565592058_2_Big.jpg

Sellers pics


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/40s_Omega_Automatic01.jpg

My pic


The dial has some patina; the logo is not very clear and there is some damage around the hole for the hands, but all in all it is rather nice.

The hands and crown are not original and has to be replaced, the original hands can be seen here; http://62.73.172.171/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t2.collection_list.$TspTitleLink$0.link&sp=11&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=X&sp=3&sp=SsimpleList&sp=0&sp=X&sp=X&sp=X&sp=F&sp=F&sp=4

This watch fills a gap in my collection nicely.


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

God have mercy on you. :biggrin:

I am in so much trouble....:eek:

[pal]

More for my WAD :001_smile

I got a nice 40s Omega two tone in the mail today. Nothing special, except from the fact that it is a very early automatic:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/565592058_Big.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/565592058_2_Big.jpg

Sellers pics


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/40s_Omega_Automatic01.jpg

My pic


The dial has some patina; the logo is not very clear and there is some damage around the hole for the hands, but all in all it is rather nice.

The hands and crown are not original and has to be replaced, the original hands can be seen here; http://62.73.172.171/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t2.collection_list.$TspTitleLink$0.link&sp=11&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=X&sp=3&sp=SsimpleList&sp=0&sp=X&sp=X&sp=X&sp=F&sp=F&sp=4

This watch fills a gap in my collection nicely.


Regards.

Jakob

Nice find Jakob!:001_smile:001_smile

[pal]

Wearing my favorite today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16672


Austin, just curious but what is the story behind you and your Submariner?

[JEEP]

Vintage Waltham 23 jewels today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16642

I missed that one. That is truly a beauty. And quite dramatic in appearance aswell.


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Thanks Jakob, here is my watch today, Exactus 17 jewel.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16649

[JEEP]

Highly interesting dial on that one. Very nice aswell.


Regards.

Jakob

[blantyre]

Doxa T-graph re-issue. Very heavy nice ETA 2894-2 movement.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=45483&stc=1&d=1238942800
tgraph.jpg

[Austin]

Austin, just curious but what is the story behind you and your Submariner?

Long story short, I bought this watch about 9 years ago to replace another Rolex that was given to me 10 years prior. At that time I did not feel comfortable wearing it because of my age. This submariner is a keeper and is promised to my son. I will pass it on to him when he gets married. Fortunately, it ain't going to happen for some years.

[pal]

Doxa T-graph re-issue. Very heavy nice ETA 2894-2 movement.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=45483&stc=1&d=1238942800
tgraph.jpg

Rick, that is an awesome watch. I love the orange!

[Austin]

Thanks Jakob, here is my watch today, Exactus 17 jewel.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16649

Great looking dial!

[Austin]

Vintage Ernest Borel Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16718

[thirdeye]

Today I am sporting my favorite, the original prototype for Rolex. This beauty comes complete with a brushed stainless steel 32mm dial with red tipped raised segments. It is 42mm overall with lugs. The Lug gap is 14mm to accept this brilliantly made high impact rubberflex studded band.
The beauty of this piece is that there are no worries of scratched crystals, warn motion parts or springs (there are none). It is waterproof and any depth fathomable and due to its high shine (depending on the sun strength and water clarity) is viewable up to one fathom.
I present to you the Solex.....:biggrin:

[Austin]

Today I am sporting my favorite, the original prototype for Rolex. This beauty comes complete with a brushed stainless steel 32mm dial with red tipped raised segments. It is 42mm overall with lugs. The Lug gap is 14mm to accept this brilliantly made high impact rubberflex studded band.
The beauty of this piece is that there are no worries of scratched crystals, warn motion parts or springs (there are none). It is waterproof and any depth fathomable and due to its high shine (depending on the sun strength and water clarity) is viewable up to one fathom.
I present to you the Solex.....:biggrin:

Nice watch Ray. I have never seen one of those. :lol:

[The_Cheapo_Knight]

Wearing a modern Ball "Mad Cow" today. It has nice powered luminous dial.

By the way, if you wish to keep mechanical watches for long term, be sure to service them once every 5 years or so. The lubricants in the watch will dry out over time and cause massive wear if left un-serviced.

On other hand, modern ETA movements are "cheap", ($100-$300), so replacing an entire movement may be cheaper than regular servicing. So if your watch movement is of rare design, do maintain them. They could last 200 years or more when properly maintained.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

http://www.watches-brand.com/facep/Tissot-15870.jpg

[pal]

Today I am sporting my favorite, the original prototype for Rolex. This beauty comes complete with a brushed stainless steel 32mm dial with red tipped raised segments. It is 42mm overall with lugs. The Lug gap is 14mm to accept this brilliantly made high impact rubberflex studded band.
The beauty of this piece is that there are no worries of scratched crystals, warn motion parts or springs (there are none). It is waterproof and any depth fathomable and due to its high shine (depending on the sun strength and water clarity) is viewable up to one fathom.
I present to you the Solex.....:biggrin:

Ray, you have to be one of the most cleaver people on this forum. I LOVE THAT SOLEX! I have had my eye on one of those for years. The trouble is that you just can't find them, and when you do, they are in terrible shape.:lol::lol:

[thirdeye]

Ray, you have to be one of the most cleaver people on this forum.

Cleaver or just really bored at work this morning.....:blush:....:biggrin:

[Austin]

Vintage Enicar Ultrasonic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16727

[thirdeye]

That is sweet Andrew. I like the textured face. Is that called Tuxedo?

[Austin]

That is sweet Andrew. I like the textured face. Is that called Tuxedo?

It's called a sunburst dial. It was popular with watchmakers in the 50's & 60's.

[Mr. Clean]

It's called a sunburst dial. It was popular with watchmakers in the 50's & 60's.
I have a '68 (IIRC) Bulova that has the sunburst styled dial (black). I find it quite fetching.

[thirdeye]

It's called a sunburst dial. It was popular with watchmakers in the 50's & 60's.

Thank you sir! Then the Bulova that I have coming is the Tuxedo with the vertical lines on the dial. I see the difference now. I had to go back and look at the picture. You did already tell me this....:blushing:

[Austin]

Thank you sir! Then the Bulova that I have coming is the Tuxedo with the vertical lines on the dial. I see the difference now. I had to go back and look at the picture. You did already tell me this....:blushing:

Yes sir. You are correct.

[thirdeye]

This WAD is bad...worse than RAD for sure...:mad2:

[Austin]

This WAD is bad...worse than RAD for sure...:mad2:

Be careful. You may end up owning as many watches as some of us. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Be careful. You may end up owning as many watches as some of us. :biggrin:

LOL...You already know that....:blush:...Want to buy a 195 Bottom dial...:lol:

[Austin]

LOL...You already know that....:blush:...Want to buy a 195 Bottom dial...:lol:

Ebay here we come. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Ebay here we come. :biggrin:

Nope, not now...I'd end up looking for watches and not posting a sale....:lol:

[JEEP]

Just playing around with my camera:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Omega_MontBlanc_01.jpg

1951 Omega gents dress, Mont Blanc Hommage Á Frédéric Chopin and Molesikne


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Omega_Parker_01.jpg

1951 Omega gents dress, vintage Parker Duofold (age?), and a nice leather pencase given to me by a friend


Regards.

Jakob

[bluepunk18]

Some amazing collections. Jakob, your pics are very classy! Austin, wow! You must have a room in your house to store all those beauties! I have a cheapo drug store watch at the moment, but have hinted at wanting a nice watch as a wedding gift :wink2: My best bud has recently become a WAD victim, it all started with a Tag Heure Formula 1....Now he's got a Tissot and a few others...If only I can get him hooked on razors...:lol:

Out of curiosity, what is the biggest watch you guys have? I like the look of larger watches, and pocket watches. How big is too big? I know it depends on wrist size, but what is good and what is too much?

[bluepunk18]

I hate you!!!

...I mean...nice watch and nice car :biggrin:

:lol: Seriously, nice. Fbros, What model is it, I'm sadly not well versed with Ferrari interiors...

[JEEP]

Some amazing collections. Jakob, your pics are very classy! Austin, wow! You must have a room in your house to store all those beauties! I have a cheapo drug store watch at the moment, but have hinted at wanting a nice watch as a wedding gift :wink2: My best bud has recently become a WAD victim, it all started with a Tag Heure Formula 1....Now he's got a Tissot and a few others...If only I can get him hooked on razors...:lol:

Out of curiosity, what is the biggest watch you guys have? I like the look of larger watches, and pocket watches. How big is too big? I know it depends on wrist size, but what is good and what is too much?


Thank you sir. I hope you get a nice watch at your big day :smile:

My biggest watch is a 36 mm. Not very big, but I am not much into the modern "oversized" watches. For me 40 mm would probably be the limit for a dress watch and 42 mm for a tool-watch. I find that watches over 44 mm. tend to look too big on most people.


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Vintage Croton Selfwinding today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16748

[letterk]

I'm wearing my iPhone in my left pocket.

[Austin]

I'm wearing my iPhone in my left pocket.

Is it vintage? :biggrin:

[letterk]

Is it vintage? :biggrin:

Nah. 3G.

[thirdeye]

Nah. 3G.

Leave it to John....:biggrin:

[pal]

I am wearing my VintageTitoni Airmaster today.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16753

[cammyfive]

HAHAHA! Right there with you, sir!


QUOTE=letterk;1114391]I'm wearing my iPhone in my left pocket.[/QUOTE]

[pal]

Vintage Croton Selfwinding today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16748

Beautiful watch!

[Pureslab]

Some nice watches here , nice to see cool things like razors and watches go hand in hand :thumbup:

I've been through every watch imaginable and settled on this bad boy after going through my Rolex and Omega phase.


Muhle SAR - 4mm sapphire crystal with the cyclops date magnifying bubble reversed .

[Austin]

I am wearing my VintageTitoni Airmaster today.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16753

Rich, your black dial Titoni is beautiful! That's a great watch.

[Austin]

Modern Zodiac V-Sport today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16757

[thirdeye]

Modern Zodiac V-Sport today.



Interesting....I'd get dizzy every time I wanted to know what time it was.

I suppose it would be a great bar watch, "What time is it"?, "I don't know but it must be time to leave, I'm pretty dizzy now".....:biggrin:

[Austin]

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

It's a pretty hefty watch. I actually bought it for my son. He likes large watches but is pretty hard on them. I will wear it until he comes home on leave in June.

[thirdeye]

That will make a very nice gift. have to stop at a junk shop tonight. The owner said she had a big box full of watches to give me and that I can pick them up tonight...I love free mystery boxes.....

[DS/B MCS]

Under the radar today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-8.jpg

[JEEP]

Under the radar today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-8.jpg

Very cool knife. Jens (JJS) is a very good friend of mine, he makes some faboulus knives.


Regards.

Jakob

[DS/B MCS]

Very cool knife. Jens (JJS) is a very good friend of mine, he makes some faboulus knives.


Regards.

Jakob

Kewl :cool:

Jens does Outstanding work.

[pal]

vintage ernest borel automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16718


Classy!

[thirdeye]

OK, here's my first official entry, my newly acquired vintage early 60's Gruen Precision.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0008-12.jpg

[pal]

Great Start Ray! Those Gruen's are great watches and that one is a beauty.

[Mr. Clean]

Mmmmm RED Very distinctive. Checking out what I assume is "lume" material on the markers. Has it been re-applied? What type? Brightness?

[Austin]

OK, here's my first official entry, my newly acquired vintage early 60's Gruen Precision.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0008-12.jpg

Nice start Ray! I'm really liking it. :thumbup1:

[blantyre]

Nah. 3G.

3G - you can buy a decent mechanical watch for less than that!

[thirdeye]

Mmmmm RED Very distinctive. Checking out what I assume is "lume" material on the markers. Has it been re-applied? What type? Brightness?

I'm not up to speed yet on all the ins and outs, all I know is jewels, lugs, dials, arms, crowns, and works. Lumes?????
I was told this was all original save the new crystal......

BTW, thanks fellows...

[pal]

Today I am wearing a Modern Bulova 21 Jewel Mechanical.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16775

[JEEP]

OK, here's my first official entry, my newly acquired vintage early 60's Gruen Precision.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0008-12.jpg

Funky :cool:

Nice one Ray :thumbup1:


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Today I am wearing a Modern Bulova 21 Jewel Mechanical.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16775

In my best Homer Simpson impresion...Ummmm Shiny...:drool:

[pal]

In my best Homer Simpson impresion...Ummmm Shiny...:drool:

Thanks for the comment Ray. How did that box of watches someone gave you turn out?

[thirdeye]

Thanks for the comment Ray. How did that box of watches someone gave you turn out?

I just picked it up this morning and only just stated going through it. There's about 50 watches in it. So far one Rolex, Hamilton, Gruen, a dozen timex and still more.....60.00, not bad...

Edit: I'll take a few pictures soon.

[pal]

Ray, I have never heard of someone being that lucky. You might hear of someone finding a box of razors, but WATCHES, heaven only knows how much they are worth!

[thirdeye]

Well here is a first look at "the box" that I scored this morning. Right on top there's a Villard, Rolex, Hamilton and Waltham for starters.
No doubt I have a ton of cleaning to do and I'm sure they will need servicing but it's a good start.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0001-19.jpg

[JEEP]

Nice box you have gotten your hands on there. I am looking forward to closeups of the watches :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[Fnord5]

$60 bucks for a Rolex? I suppose that's Karma coming back on you, for getting flushed so ingloriously.

[thirdeye]

$60 bucks for a Rolex? I suppose that's Karma coming back on you, for getting flushed so ingloriously.

:lol:...I suppose it is...I figure I can sell a couple watches and get more than what I paid for the whole thing. This way I was paid to have a Rolex...:biggrin:

[Fnord5]

If you want to sell any cheap, lemme know.
actually, I'll give you 70 for the box, minus the Rolex? :lol:






I'll even throw in shipping.

[thirdeye]

Here's the box all spread out. Now to start the sorting and checking....

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0001-20.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0002-15.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0003-16.jpg

[JEEP]

Any Omegas? :biggrin:


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Ray, that is amazing!

[thirdeye]

Any Omegas? :biggrin:

Regards.

Jakob

Yes sir but not for me. There is a beautiful ladies Omega


Ray, that is amazing!

Thank you. There are some nice pieces in the lot. You said you never heard of someone finding a box of watches. How's this? The women told me she had another one at home and would dig it up and bring it into the shop for me next weekend....wahoo!!!!!

[JEEP]

Oooh... I would very much like to see that ladies Omega :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Oooh... I would very much like to see that ladies Omega :001_smile

Regards.

Jakob

I'll take a close up picture later on. For now, it is the one on in the bottom picture at the very bottom left. It's a round face with diamond chips about the lugs.
Very elegant.

[Austin]

Well here is a first look at "the box" that I scored this morning. Right on top there's a Villard, Rolex, Hamilton and Waltham for starters.
No doubt I have a ton of cleaning to do and I'm sure they will need servicing but it's a good start.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0001-19.jpg

Ray, that's a bonanza! The Rolex looks like a Cellini. It's Rolex's dress watch. Hopefully, it's not a replica.

[pal]

It's Easter Sunday and only my Omega will do.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16785

[JEEP]

It's Easter Sunday and only my Omega will do.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16785

Holy moly! That is the most beautiful watch I have seen for a LONG time :w00t:

No matter what; if you ever get in a situation where you need to part with it; I'll take it of your hands.


Regards.

Jakob

[pal]

Holy moly! That is the most beautiful watch I have seen for a LONG time :w00t:

No matter what; if you ever get in a situation where you need to part with it; I'll take it of your hands.


Regards.

Jakob

Thanks Jakob, I promise if my empire ever curmbles, you will get the first shot at it. I have never seen another watch like it anywhere. I guess that is why it is my favorite.

[Joshua Da Silva]

For everyday wear I have this:

http://www.bluedial.com/images/Items/BM8220-51L.jpg

The fact that it is an eco-drive brings great satisfaction to my inner hippie.

For an evening out I wear this:

http://www.zeichenderzeit.de/uhrenbilder/ME1018.jpg

This watch was a gift from my girlfriend this past Christmas, which was our first together. She got the idea from her mom who bought a watch for her father their first Christmas together. So this one will always be special to me.

Overall, not nearly as nice as what I've seen on the thread so far, but not bad for a university student I'd say. Once I'm working full time I can upgrade :thumbup1:

[thirdeye]

Ray, that's a bonanza! The Rolex looks like a Cellini. It's Rolex's dress watch. Hopefully, it's not a replica.

Actually you are right. It does say Cellini but am not sure it is the real deal. In fact I think it may be a replica as the crown position on the dial does not seem right. This on shows the crown under the 12 and others I have viewed have the crown replacing the 12.

Either way, with all the other pieces in the box that are verifiable, I am not at all disappointed. Ok maybe just a little....But theres still the next box...:biggrin:

[Fnord5]

Actually you are right. It does say Cellini but am not sure it is the real deal. In fact I think it may be a replica as the crown position on the dial does not seem right. This on shows the crown under the 12 and others I have viewed have the crown replacing the 12.

Either way, with all the other pieces in the box that are verifiable, I am not at all disappointed. Ok maybe just a little....But theres still the next box...:biggrin:

You may be in luck!
http://www.farfo.com/images/rolex_cellini_benvenuto_vintage_watch.jpg
http://cardiff.gumtree.com/posting_images/59/35830559__1236458238__1__1-f3ccdd27d2000e3f9255a7e3e2c48800.__big__.jpg

[thirdeye]

Here it is. It is mechanical working and holing time very nicely. I'll need to have it cleaned and serviced. Last shot is for sizing.
Any ideas as to year/model?

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO2.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO3.jpg

[JEEP]

Here it is. It is mechanical working and holing time very nicely. I'll need to have it cleaned and serviced. Last shot is for sizing.
Any ideas as to year/model?

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO2.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/LaO3.jpg

That is a beauty! Late 40s or early 50s. The crystal is actually a piece of shaped crystal.

It looks like the manual winding version - not as rare as the automatic (Ladymatic). But still a very nice watch. The lugs are quite something.

Unfortunally the dial is heavily patinated. But do not get i replaced, it will decrese the value of the watch greatly!

The crown looks to be an unoriginal replacement, It should be replaced with an original one (which will also be smaller and more elegant).



Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

That is a beauty! Late 40s or early 50s. The crystal is actually a piece of shaped crystal.

It looks like the manual winding version - not as rare as the automatic (Ladymatic). But still a very nice watch. The lugs are quite something.

Unfortunally the dial is heavily patinated. But do not get i replaced, it will decrese the value of the watch greatly!

The crown looks to be an unoriginal replacement, It should be replaced with an original one (which will also be smaller and more elegant).



Regards.

Jakob

I agree with Jakob. Nice watch for the missus.

[blantyre]

An old Soviet military watch. I visited Berlin soon after the wall was demolished in 1989 and street vendors around the Brandenburg Gate had buckets full of these for a few Marks a piece. I bought a couple of different models. Keeps good time, is water proof (unlike the Polyot knock off of the Speedmaster that fills with water in the shower), and automatic.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=46657&stc=1&d=1239635379
russian.jpg

[Austin]

Modern Brooks Brothers Sport watch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16810

[D.Irving79]

:001_smile

[JEEP]

That one sure is purty Mister Irving :smile:


Regards.

Jakob

[D.Irving79]

thank you sir :biggrin:

[Austin]

:001_smile

I love those converted pocket watches. Very cool.

[D.Irving79]

I love those converted pocket watches. Very cool.

its actually a turn of the century driving watch. you wore it on the inside of your wrist so all you had to do was look down to read the time.

[Austin]

its actually a turn of the century driving watch. you wore it on the inside of your wrist so all you had to do was look down to read the time.

I stand corrected. Hamilton also produced such a watch. That's very cool!

[D.Irving79]

thanks. i wish it worked :lol::lol::lol:

[DS/B MCS]

TV Screen today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/eb9908d5.jpg

[thirdeye]

:001_smile

Nice watch Dave Connecticut even. Awesome!


Here's my entry for the day. A nice Villard 17 Jewel (from the box) Still needs a good cleaning but I could not resist tossing a band on it and have a go at it.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0002-16.jpg

[pal]

Nice watch Dave Connecticut even. Awesome!


Here's my entery for the day. A nice Villard 17 Jewel (from the box) Still needs a good cleaning but I could not resist tossing a band on it and have a go at it.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0002-16.jpg

Smokin' watch, Ray! You lucky dog!

[pal]

Modern Brooks Brothers Sport watch today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16810


Austin, you sure do have a lot of classy watches.

[Austin]

Austin, you sure do have a lot of classy watches.

Thank you Rich. It's an illness. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Here's a Waltham Quartz (from the box) a bit warn but good for days when I'm out of my office hasseling working with the guys on the shop floor....:wink:

[Austin]

Vintage Enicar Seapearl today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16821

[thirdeye]

Vintage Enicar Seapearl today.



That Seapearl is so sweet...Black dials are the bomb....

[pal]

Vintage Titoni Airmaster....... Hey Austin this must be black Tuesday! Like your Racine!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16822

[Austin]

Yep. You gotta love those black faces.

[thirdeye]

Here is my newest addition Bulova, Tuxedo Face. I missed Black Face Tuesday. Does it count that it arrived on Tuesday?

[Austin]

Here is my newest addition Bulova, Tuxedo Face. I missed Black Face Tuesday. Does it count that it arrived on Tuesday?

Great looking watch!

[JEEP]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Seamaster_02_06.jpg


1959 gold filled Omega Seamaster.


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Vintage Orient Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16830

[pal]

Here is my newest addition Bulova, Tuxedo Face. I missed Black Face Tuesday. Does it count that it arrived on Tuesday?

Ray, that is one great looking Bulova! I love that textured face and the fact that it is a Swiss Bulova. That one is definitely a keeper.

[JEEP]

Vintage Orient Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16830

Very classy!


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Very classy!


Regards.

Jakob

Thanks Jakob! I return your compliment on your Omega.

[thirdeye]

Ray, that is one great looking Bulova! I love that textured face and the fact that it is a Swiss Bulova. That one is definitely a keeper.

Why thank you sir!

[pal]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Seamaster_02_06.jpg


1959 gold filled Omega Seamaster.


Regards.

Jakob

My "dream watch"! Is that 18k? No matter, she is a real beauty!

[JEEP]

It's 18 carat gold filled with a steel back.

I found the watch in this condition:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Ure/Seamaster_02_01.jpg


Hands painted black, drops of paint on the dial, seconds hand missing, big steel crown from a Tissot(!) and lots of small scratches on the case. Aparently the watch had been modified to suit the needs of a weak sighted person.
I had it restored (almost) to it's former glory. It was costly - but worth it.


Regards.

Jakob

[Austin]

Jakob, the restoration was well worth it. It looks great.

[pal]

Vintage Orient Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16830

I have always loved that Orient badge.

[pal]

Tag Heuer

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16849

[Austin]

Nice Tag Rich!

[blantyre]

Tag Heuer

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16849

Very nice - I like the clear numbers.

[Austin]

Vintage Titoni Airmaster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16852

[thirdeye]

Tag Heuer




Vintage Titoni Airmaster today.



Those are beauties fellows...I catch up some day and with a fine start today.

Here is my newly gifted Royal Star. Man, the fellow that owned it befor me must have been a wee little fellow as I have to use the last whole to clasp it on my wrist. ......Thank you Andrew.

[Austin]

Nice watch Ray!

[strat1117]

Just found this thread and I'm glad I did. I love watches, especially mechanicals. This is my most recent acquisition, and my current fave, a Longines Master Collection Power Reserve. Sorry about the picture quality, but I was having reflection issues with the crystal.

[Austin]

Just found this thread and I'm glad I did. I love watches, especially mechanicals. This is my most recent acquisition, and my current fave, a Longines Master Collection Power Reserve. Sorry about the picture quality, but I was having reflection issues with the crystal.

Great looking Longines! I love the power reserve meter.

[strat1117]

Great looking Longines! I love the power reserve meter.

Thanks. That is my favorite part of the watch.

[Maher]

my one and only :redface:

Breitling B1 always wearing it except when I go to bed :) it was love from the first sight, kept looking at it in the mall then my lovely wife "convinced" me of purchasing it, got a great deal from e-bay ... and checked for authenticity.

[pal]

my one and only :redface:

Breitling B1 always wearing it except when I go to bed :) it was love from the first sight, kept looking at it in the mall then my lovely wife "convinced" me of purchasing it, got a great deal from e-bay ... and checked for authenticity.

I can see why you are so excited. You B1 is a babe!

[pal]

Great looking Longines! I love the power reserve meter.

+1 I love that textured dial!

[pal]

Vintage Wittnauer Genieve

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16857

[thirdeye]

Vintage Wittnauer Genieve



Sweet watch, and on a Lizard band even....Tricks it right out!!!!

[Austin]

Modern Festina Chronograph today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16860

[thirdeye]

Modern Festina Chronograph today.



That looks awesome but way to complicated for me. Does it come with auto pilot to get you home in traffic?....:wink:

[Austin]

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[JEEP]

Just found this thread and I'm glad I did. I love watches, especially mechanicals. This is my most recent acquisition, and my current fave, a Longines Master Collection Power Reserve. Sorry about the picture quality, but I was having reflection issues with the crystal.

Very nice!

Have you ever heard a native french speaker pronounce Longines? That name just sounds so elegant when pronounced correct.

Pal: That Wittnauer rocks!


Regards.

Jakob

[strat1117]

Once again, I am embarrassed by the poor quality of my photos. I'll figure it out eventually.

This is a Gevril GV2, which sports an ETA 2836-2 movement. I love the classic, clean face, with the rose gold applique arabic numerals. The best part about this watch, aside from all the compliments it generates, is that it did not cost an arm and a leg, even though it is a "limited edition".

[garyg]

GMT, with the spring bezel change to Red/Black, ah, sorry, 5 minutes late on the post

[pal]

Once again, I am embarrassed by the poor quality of my photos. I'll figure it out eventually.

This is a Gevril GV2, which sports an ETA 2836-2 movement. I love the classic, clean face, with the rose gold applique arabic numerals. The best part about this watch, aside from all the compliments it generates, is that it did not cost an arm and a leg, even though it is a "limited edition".

Hey, I am into classic looks, swiss made, ETA movement, limited edition for a great price any day. Cosidering everything, a great watch
1

[strat1117]

Hey, I am into classic looks, swiss made, ETA movement, limited edition for a great price any day. Cosidering everything, a great watch
1

Thanks, pal! :wink:

:a5:

[pal]

GMT, with the spring bezel change to Red/Black, ah, sorry, 5 minutes late on the post

G, that is a beauty!

[garyg]

Gracias Sir, it is my favorite watch ..


G, that is a beauty!

[pal]

Vintage Exactus 17 jewels.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16870

[thirdeye]

GMT, with the spring bezel change to Red/Black, ah, sorry, 5 minutes late on the post


Hey, I am into classic looks, swiss made, ETA movement, limited edition for a great price any day. Cosidering everything, a great watch
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Vintage Exactus 17 jewels.




You have all poster some beautiful time pieces today. I am mucking around in the garden today so I will not be draped with such fine piece but rather my trusty Timex...:001_smile

[strat1117]

Vintage Exactus 17 jewels.

I love the face on that Exactus. I am a fan of the "petite seconde" hand style, and that is a particularly nicely textured dial, to boot.

Enjoy it!

:a5:

[JEEP]

Vintage Exactus 17 jewels.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16870

Still one of the ten most beautiful watches I have ever seen :thumbup:


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

I am love those sub dials..I can't wait to add one to my collection....Something to work for....:frown: