Watch Ya Wearing

[Obsessed]

A thong and a smile.


I'd rather have a beer and the paper. :biggrin:

. . .delivered by someone wearing a thong and a smile.

[Fnord5]

. . .delivered by someone wearing a thong and a smile.

How about just a smile? :001_tt1:

[Austin]

Vintage German Baylor Automatic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17856

[strat1117]

Vintage German Baylor Automatic today.


I don't think I've seen that Teutonic beauty yet, Austin. Very nice.

[DS/B MCS]

Ecozilla :cool:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Zilla2.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

DS/B MCS, WOW! Is that dial face as large as it appears? Really looks....well...manly :biggrin: What do you think of the watch and the ECO Drive system? How's the lume?

[chickpea]

it's actual size in that photo.

[pal]

Rado Green Horse.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17859

[Austin]

Rado Green Horse.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17859

Rich, I love that Green Horsie!

[DS/B MCS]

DS/B MCS, WOW! Is that dial face as large as it appears? Really looks....well...manly :biggrin: What do you think of the watch and the ECO Drive system? How's the lume?

The Ecozilla is a BIG watch (48mm wide x 18mm thick). Mine is the SS model, so it is Heavy too. It does wear well, but you know it is on your wrist. I've had this one about 4 years and have found it to be very accurate. When fully charged it will run for 180 days. I was out of town on business for a couple of months and mine lived in the watch box. Upon return home I checked the time and it was perfect.
The lume on this model is Great. Lasts for hours upon hours and would rival the Black/Orange Monster. If you are a fan of Dive style watches and don't want to drop a wad of cash, the Ecozilla and Black Monster should be at the top of your list.

[blantyre]

Aerospace today.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59443&stc=1&d=1247747179
Breit.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Croton Equator today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17868

[Mr. Clean]

...If you are a fan of Dive style watches and don't want to drop a wad of cash, the Ecozilla and Black Monster should be at the top of your list.
I am and they are (after adding the Citzen, thanks to your bringing it to my attention). :thumbup1::biggrin: Along with the Seiko 007 and/or 009. I've always leaned a bit towards the Seikos for the opportunity to ship them off for a bit of the Yao treatment. But dang...that is one good looking diver. Congratulations to you.

[DS/B MCS]

I am and they are (after adding the Citzen, thanks to your bringing it to my attention). :thumbup1::biggrin: Along with the Seiko 007 and/or 009. I've always leaned a bit towards the Seikos for the opportunity to ship them off for a bit of the Yao treatment. But dang...that is one good looking diver. Congratulations to you.

Well, it just so happens that I'm wearing my 007 with some Yao mods today :cool::biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/007-1.jpg?t=1247761953
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/007-3.jpg?t=1247762046

[Mr. Clean]

N-I-C-E !!! What a pleasure it must be to try to decide which to don for the day! :biggrin:

Interesting choice to take the 007 to the orange side of town. :biggrin:

Edit: Oh yeah, and nice photog touches as well. <thumbs up x2>

[Fnord5]

The Eco-Zilla is darn near as big as it looks in the picture.
It may be next on my list of inexpensive but high quality watches to buy.
Currently I am sporting a different Citizen(titanuim chrono)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00424.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Lord Elgin today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17897

[strat1117]

Vintage Lord Elgin today.


Another small-seconds winner. What is the block in the 12 postion?

[DS/B MCS]

Went BIGGGG again today :lol:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU1.jpg?t=1247847699

[Austin]

Another small-seconds winner. What is the block in the 12 postion?

It's just a solid gold block for the 12 o'clock position.

[strat1117]

It's just a solid gold block for the 12 o'clock position.

cool!

[Redsoxvw]

Not as nice as alot of watches Ive seen on here , my Invicta Pro Diver Opus, Skeleton automatic open heart......Keeps great time and is my go to piece.....
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/redsoxvw/IMG_0375.jpg

[Austin]

Not as nice as alot of watches Ive seen on here , my Invicta Pro Diver Opus, Skeleton automatic open heart......Keeps great time and is my go to piece.....
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/redsoxvw/IMG_0375.jpg

Nice!

[Redsoxvw]

Nice!

Thanks man....here is a quick shot of the back side ( I should have put it in the first post....Opps) as you can see it needs to be cleaned....this watch gets used a ton.........
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/redsoxvw/P1010057.jpg

[blantyre]

JLC Reverso.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59540&stc=1&d=1247859363
JLC.jpg

[s&g'sdad]

Great thread. Here is my modest collection. From L to R; Accutron, this gets the most use, Movado and a Swiss Army. My job doesn't allow the wearing of jewely, so I never got into the habit of wearing a watch. I may start collecting though, as there are a lot of nice watches out there!

[Mr. Clean]

To you collectors or lovers of fine watches,

What does your wife/girlfriend wear? Do you also purchase watches for her when you buy a watch?

...

Funny you ask...My 1953 Bulova found a smaller band and wound up on her wrist. :rolleyes: It actually looks better on her. The "older" vintage watches are just too small for my wrist. The only problem is she was sifting through my drawer and picked up my '68 (I think that's right) black sunburst dialed Bulova and commented on how nice she thought it looked on her also. :001_huh:

She has a fair number of watches of her own, including some '70s Seikos that were her Mom's who bought them on a business trip to Japan.

[mretzloff]

Not as nice as alot of watches Ive seen on here , my Invicta Pro Diver Opus, Skeleton automatic open heart......Keeps great time and is my go to piece.....


Wow. That watch looks great.

[strat1117]

JLC Reverso.


ooooohhh.....!

(ooooohhh.....! is good.)

[mretzloff]

JLC Reverso.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59540&stc=1&d=1247859363
JLC.jpg

I can't believe I missed your post. Nice watch. JLC has and still produces some very fine watches.

[pal]

Nice watches everyone. This sure is a lot of fun. Remember this one?
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16649

[Austin]

Beautiful watch Rich!

[garyg]

Great thread. Here is my modest collection. From L to R; Accutron, this gets the most use, Movado and a Swiss Army. My job doesn't allow the wearing of jewely, so I never got into the habit of wearing a watch. I may start collecting though, as there are a lot of nice watches out there!

Very Nice s&g'sdad, good to see that another Accutron lives on - here's one of mine .. 1964 M4 "Spaceview"

[Redsoxvw]

Very Nice s&g'sdad, good to see that another Accutron lives on - here's one of mine .. 1964 M4 "Spaceview"
Im digging this one.....Looks nice....:cool:

[DS/B MCS]

JLC Reverso.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59540&stc=1&d=1247859363
JLC.jpg

Sweet :cool:

I've wanted one for years, but everytime I've been ready to pull the trigger something else gets in the way.

[strat1117]

Friday is (usually) chrono day --

[Austin]

Friday is (usually) chrono day --

And a fine looking chrono it is.

[pal]

Friday is (usually) chrono day --
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59550&stc=1&d=1247869068

A real beauty Neil!

[DS/B MCS]

Let the SMP out of the watch box today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SMP3.jpg

[garyg]

Very nice, we all know what Monday is right? Since someone blew me gig a while back

Edit: I probably won't make the 50th

[SRock]

Today I am wearing my gray faced Seiko 5! I have had this one for several years and it is a work horse.http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17806


Modern Festina Chronograph today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17807

Nice timepieces gents!

[DS/B MCS]

I'll be wearing this one for the next couple of days
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Speedy9.jpg

[garyg]

Here also the Moon watch ..

[thirdeye]

I'll be wearing this one for the next couple of days
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Speedy9.jpg

Nice Omega!

[thirdeye]

Here's a nice little Bulova 23 Jewel, Self Winding, Six Adjustment watch I dug up at a tag sale today for $5.00. It has a pretty cool scalloped edge around the crystal and I think it's called a sunburst dial (Austin?) I have to take it in to be cleaned and oiled this week. I'm hoping the discoloration on the dial will clean up nicely.
I wound it up and wore it all day and it is keeping perfect time. Happy, happy!!!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0063.jpg

[Austin]

Here's a nice little Bulova 23 Jewel, Self Winding, Six Adjustment watch I dug up at a tag sale today for $5.00. It has a pretty cool scalloped edge around the crystal and I think it's called a sunburst dial (Austin?) I have to take it in to be cleaned and oiled this week. I'm hoping the discoloration on the dial will clean up nicely.
I wound it up and wore it all day and it is keeping perfect time. Happy, happy!!!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0063.jpg

Nice Bulova Ray! It's a circa 50's sunburst dial. Very nice indeed.

[pal]

Nice Watch Ray!

[Mr. Clean]

Nice Bulova Ray! It's a circa 50's sunburst dial. Very nice indeed.
Very nice watch, and what a deal! Very similar to mine, scalloped bezel and all, though my dial face is black. I believe however those watches went into the 60s. IIRC mine is a '68 model, though I would need to re-check that date. I will say that I spent considerably more for mine. :redface:

[blantyre]

Speedmaster today. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon there was no internet, no CD/DVD, no flat screen technology, computers hardly existed - amazing.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59779&stc=1&d=1248092764
Speedmaster.jpg
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59780&stc=1&d=1248092764
speedback.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Galco diver today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17921

[DS/B MCS]

Had to go with the Speedmaster again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Speedy4.jpg?t=1248105633

[Fnord5]

A good deal for anyone looking to get a Tissot for under 300 bucks.
http://watch.1saleaday.com/

[Fnord5]

A good deal for anyone looking to get a Tissot for under 300 bucks.
http://watch.1saleaday.com/

Just a few hours left if anyone is interested.:wink:

[JLA334]

I rotate between two Citizen Eco-Drives, a Citizen Skyhawk and a yellow face Seiko Diver's watch.

[DS/B MCS]

Omega week continues :cool:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SMP1.jpg?t=1248192172

[Austin]

Modern Concord today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17928

[mretzloff]

Austin, I like the Concord. It's very subtle and classy.

[Austin]

Thank you Matthew.

[SRock]

Austin, I like the Concord. It's very subtle and classy.

+1 So many watch owners fail to realize the value of a subtle timepiece vs. an obnoxious watch.

[Aevum]

felt a bit classic today, Vintage Favre Leuba

[mretzloff]

+1 So many watch owners fail to realize the value of a subtle timepiece vs. an obnoxious watch.

Yup. I've never understood the appeal of obnoxious watches.

[Austin]

Vintage Galco diver today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17940

[DS/B MCS]

Vintage Galco diver today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17940

Very, very nice. Love the strap :cool:

Wearing this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Exp-3.jpg?t=1248287031

[mretzloff]

Very, very nice. Love the strap :cool:

Wearing this one today

Nice.

Do the Explorer IIs have the maxi dials that the newer Rolexes are getting?

[DS/B MCS]

Nice.

Do the Explorer IIs have the maxi dials that the newer Rolexes are getting?

No, I'm sorry to say they do not have the Maxi dial. You would have to take a look at the YM, Kermit, GMT IIc, etc for the Maxi dial.

[Cmaster03]

Sub Date at the moment.

http://www.fototime.com/560563C420381F7/standard.jpg

[pal]

Vintage Galco diver today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17940
Austin, your Galco diver is a rare find. How do you do it! I'm forever impressed with you taste in vintage watches.


Very, very nice. Love the strap :cool:

Wearing this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Exp-3.jpg?t=1248287031


Sub Date at the moment.

http://www.fototime.com/560563C420381F7/standard.jpg
Great looking Rolex Divers! I hate you guys!:lol:

[mretzloff]

No, I'm sorry to say they do not have the Maxi dial. You would have to take a look at the YM, Kermit, GMT IIc, etc for the Maxi dial.

I actually don't like the maxi dial, unlike most everyone else. I chose the black sub over Kermit because of that.

[physiognomy]

Green Seiko Auto today...

[mretzloff]

Green Seiko Auto today...

Nice. (Obviously) the band goes very well with the watch.

[VictorG]

Here is my tungsten carbide Movado Valor. This is my favorite watch! Its also my only big purchase watch. I mainly got it because I'm one of those people who tend to bang their watch on anything and everything. Whats worse is I don't even realize it until I look at my watch and see the scratches. So, the scratch-resistant material is very much worth it!

Look past the finger prints... it needs to be cleaned.
http://api.photoshop.com/home_b6edda1ed5d542b7a019156ced6b24fc/adobe-px-assets/4e79e67ad0734d28bcfcf49f7ab72e75

[Austin]

Here is my tungsten carbide Movado Valor. This is my favorite watch! Its also my only big purchase watch. I mainly got it because I'm one of those people who tend to bang their watch on anything and everything. Whats worse is I don't even realize it until I look at my watch and see the scratches. So, the scratch-resistant material is very much worth it!

Look past the finger prints... it needs to be cleaned.
http://api.photoshop.com/home_b6edda1ed5d542b7a019156ced6b24fc/adobe-px-assets/4e79e67ad0734d28bcfcf49f7ab72e75

Great looking Movado. I like this line. They tend to be understated and classy.

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Ocean Star today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17950

[strat1117]

Vintage Mido Ocean Star today.


This one is a winner, Austin!

[DS/B MCS]

Again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-5.jpg

[mretzloff]

Again today

Argh, that Explorer II is really smiling at me...Must resist...

[Austin]

Rolex Submariner today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17958

[DS/B MCS]

Decided on the SD today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Dweller1.jpg?t=1248451769

[SRock]

How do you do it! I'm forever impressed with you taste in vintage watches.

+1 He's definitely the King of this thread.

[Ru4scuba?]

Wore my 50th Anniversarry Speedy "Patch" with the custom displayback for the bulk of this week...

[Fnord5]

On the back of your speedy, I do not see a pendulum, how is the watch wound?
I assume that the pendulum is somewhere between the face and the back, as I seriously doubt that you have to hand wind the via the crown.:confused:

[Ru4scuba?]

Fnord...Most Speedies (except for one if memory serves) are wound by the crown...they are not self winding movements.

So, every morning I get up and wind this sucker...unless I forget while I'm shaving!

[chickpea]

to be used in space they could not rely upon GRAVITY to be wound!!:eek::biggrin::tongue:

[blantyre]

to be used in space they could not rely upon GRAVITY to be wound!!:eek::biggrin::tongue:

I think that that is probably what edged the Speedmaster ahead when NASA tested about a dozen high end watches for use in space. Most of the other obvious choices were probably automatics that might not keep going. Of course they could all be wound manually via the crown, but the classic Speedmaster can only be wound that way. I believe the power reserve is 40 hours on a full wind.

I'm wearing a Doxa sub300T reissue today.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=60378&stc=1&d=1248530193
300T.jpg

[TorzJohnson]

Today I'm wearing this Seiko Kinetic that I just picked up a few days ago. I had to google this pic since my wife has the camera in Indiana right now.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17967

I love the understated, simple look. I wanted an accurate watch that just tells me the time (and in this case doesn't need batteries ever).

[DS/B MCS]

We have been working in the yard most of the day, so I wore the Core :wink:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Krein%20Knives/KreinKnives008.jpg?t=1248553081

[saltypete]

I own 4 nice watches although I am certainly not in the same league as some of you guys whose collections are simply amazing. My favourite is my Longines Hydro Conquest.
http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt290/tooflogged/Hydroconquest002.jpg

One day I will own a Rolex or an Omega, but until then I continue to live vicariously through the pics in this wonderful thread.

Pete

[Ru4scuba?]

Nice Hydro Pete!

[Mr. Clean]

Overlooking the obvious opportunity to add another thumbs up for the outstanding timepieces on display I must give a shout out to the photography skills displayed herein. Some of the creative off the wrist shots are just wonderful. (not saying the on the wrist shots are not :smile:)

[Cmaster03]

Very nice watches, guys. Austin, I also love your vintage watches.

Today I changed up and went with a vintage Submariner. This is a 1680 from about 1978.

http://www.fototime.com/E11566026DF6BF3/standard.jpg

[DS/B MCS]

Morning
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/JDR3.jpg

Afternoon
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/SeaDweller2.jpg

[TorzJohnson]

Today I'm wearing this old Benrus automatic that I inherited from my Dad.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17920

[DS/B MCS]

Decided on this one
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/RolexCrown1.jpg?t=1248710520

[Austin]

Vintage Enicar Ultrasonic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17993

[pal]

Vintage Enicar Ultrasonic today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17993
Mr. Racine would be proud of you, Austin!

[pal]

Vintage Benrus for me today!


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17996

[DS/B MCS]

Vintage Benrus for me today!

That is a Beauty :cool:

Wearing this one again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-9.jpg

[pal]

That is a Beauty :cool:

Wearing this one again today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-9.jpg

DS/B MCS, can one ever go wrong with an Explorer II? I don't think so. I am liking that watch!

[DS/B MCS]

Three days in a row :biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Exp-4.jpg?t=1248886654

[mretzloff]

Three days in a row :biggrin:

I like it. Do you prefer the black dial of your SD or the the white dial of your ExpII?

[Austin]

Vintage Omega Seamaster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17998

[chickpea]

My Orient Multi Eyes popped off my wrist the other day (don't know how that happened) and smacked the hard floor of Dulles Airport. Knocked the 24 hour hand out of its setting. Had it reset by a local jeweler, but it became unregulated overnight!:9898::c17::cryin:

luckily the jeweler told me that if there was anything wrong with it, I should just bring it back and he would fix it for free. Looks like I will be going back this Friday.

[DS/B MCS]

I like it. Do you prefer the black dial of your SD or the the white dial of your ExpII?

Difficult decision, but if one had to go it would be...the Exp II. I really like the White dial, but there is just something about the Sea-Dweller. Both of them are nice sized watches, so no worries about being too big or too small.

I've wanted a Datejust for years, but I just can't get over the 36mm size. My wrists are just over 7 3/4" and the DJ looks a little small on my wrist. Don't know if it is because everything I wear is 40mm or more, but for some reason I can't pull the trigger on the DJ. Believe me...I've tried more times than I care to admit. It's really a shame, since there are sooooo many pre-loved Datejusts available at very fair prices. Now is a Great time to buy...if you are in the market.

I'm very excited about the DJ II, but I'm waiting to see one in person before I go too far. Of course, if they offered more dial and bracelet choices I'd be sleeping outside of my local AD :lol:

[mretzloff]

Difficult decision, but if one had to go it would be...the Exp II. I really like the White dial, but there is just something about the Sea-Dweller. Both of them are nice sized watches, so no worries about being too big or too small.

I've wanted a Datejust for years, but I just can't get over the 36mm size. My wrists are just over 7 3/4" and the DJ looks a little small on my wrist. Don't know if it is because everything I wear is 40mm or more, but for some reason I can't pull the trigger on the DJ. Believe me...I've tried more times than I care to admit. It's really a shame, since there are sooooo many pre-loved Datejusts available at very fair prices. Now is a Great time to buy...if you are in the market.

I'm very excited about the DJ II, but I'm waiting to see one in person before I go too far. Of course, if they offered more dial and bracelet choices I'd be sleeping outside of my local AD :lol:

DJII? Wow, usually I'm in the know about watches, but this one slipped past me.

I really am looking at a second one. I like the 16710 (non-ceramic GMTII) and the ExpII (white dial). Eh, I'll see when I get back from vacation.

[DS/B MCS]

DJII? Wow, usually I'm in the know about watches, but this one slipped past me.

I really am looking at a second one. I like the 16710 (non-ceramic GMTII) and the ExpII (white dial). Eh, I'll see when I get back from vacation.

Yep, the DJ II is 41mm and coming to an AD near you in Sept 09.

To answer your other question...get the Exp II...preloved and save yourself a bundle :cool:

[Ru4scuba?]

Vintage Omega Seamaster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17998

Nice choice Austin! Seeing pics like these tells me I need to be on this thread more...I used to be an active member of Timezone, but lost interest...this site gives me access to two hobbies I love, watches & wetshaving!

[strat1117]

Vintage Omega Seamaster today.


Perfecto! :thumbup1:

[DS/B MCS]

Not much variety for me this week :ohmy:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-5.jpg?t=1248971686

[Austin]

Vintage Hamilton today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18010

[mretzloff]

Vintage Hamilton today.

Normally I don't like rectangular watches, but this one's nice.

[Austin]

Vintage Bucherer Chronometer today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18027

[DS/B MCS]

Vintage Bucherer Chronometer today.

I really like that dial.

Figured I'd make it a clean sweep this week and wore this one again today. It even surprised my wife who said "You never wear the same watch all week"
:biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Explorer3.jpg?t=1249056403

[Austin]

I really like that dial.

Figured I'd make it a clean sweep this week and wore this one again today. It even surprised my wife who said "You never wear the same watch all week"
:biggrin:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Explorer3.jpg?t=1249056403

You really can't go wrong wearing a Rolex all week. Especially such a fine Exp. II. I really miss my Exp. II. I should never have sold it.

[Fnord5]

I dunno, I like the Dweller more. But a Rolex is a Rolex, cant go wrong.

(I also like that Seamaster professional with the helium release valve. :drool:)

[pal]

Vintage Bucherer Chronometer today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18027
Austin, every now and then, you pull out a show stopper and this certainly is a one of your best. I just can't help but love those vintages watches. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see what you will show next. No pressure, right!:lol: All jokes aside, you taste is impeccable.

[Austin]

Vintage Pronto today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18035

[Ru4scuba?]

Omega Seamaster Today

[DS/B MCS]

Decided to go with this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU4.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage West End Watch Co. today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18042

[chickpea]

Decided to go with this one today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU4.jpg

God I love B Uhren. That's a real bute!

[ASG]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/3778646200_ed5fecd208.jpg

Just picked that up Saturday :lol:

[DS/B MCS]

Continued with this one from last week
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ExpII-10.jpg?t=1249316732

[Ru4scuba?]

My Seamaster Aqua Terra acquired on an Alaskan cruise in 2006...

[pal]

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

[Austin]

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

Great looking Tag Rich!

[DS/B MCS]

My Seamaster Aqua Terra acquired on an Alaskan cruise in 2006...

Beautiful piece


Buddy of mine has this watch with the Black dial. They are something to look at :cool:

[Ru4scuba?]

Thanks! I call her the "great white" because she's a beast on my wrist...but a good watch even without the coaxial movement.

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Ocean Star today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18048

[DS/B MCS]

Wound up wearing this one again today :wink:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/KMU3.jpg

[mretzloff]

My Seamaster Aqua Terra acquired on an Alaskan cruise in 2006...

Very nice! I like the inclusion of the date on the chronograph.

[garyg]

Old faithful today,

[mretzloff]

Old faithful today,

Beautiful!

Is it just the lighting or is only one fourth of the dial red?

[garyg]

Beautiful!

Is it just the lighting or is only one fourth of the dial red?

Thanks, just the lights, the Red/Black Bezel is the summertime look

[mretzloff]

Thanks, just the lights, the Red/Black Bezel is the summertime look

Which one do you switch in? I like the black the best and the Coke the second best. The Pepsi is ok and the Rootbeer is just odd.

[garyg]

Which one do you switch in? I like the black the best and the Coke the second best. The Pepsi is ok and the Rootbeer is just odd.

Wow, I thought I was the only guy in the world switching bezels :)

I have All Black, and the Coke shown, Red/Black. I switch them when the time changes, Spring gets Red/Black, Fall is paint it black

[mretzloff]

Wow, I thought I was the only guy in the world switching bezels :)

I have All Black, and the Coke shown, Red/Black. I switch them when the time changes, Spring gets Red/Black, Fall is paint it black

No, there are a lot of guys switching bezels. I don't (I don't like the green Sub bezel), but I know of plenty who do. I think it's usually the GMT that gets switched a lot.

[FrankPoole]

This is a military aviator knockoff which is really a great watch at a great price.
One month now and its only a few seconds off from the original time I set.

[pal]

This is a military aviator knockoff which is really a great watch at a great price.
One month now and its only a few seconds off from the original time I set.

Never seen that one before but I am liking that look. I especially like that crown.

[mretzloff]

This is a military aviator knockoff which is really a great watch at a great price.
One month now and its only a few seconds off from the original time I set.

Did you unscrew the crown to get a better picture or is the crown normally like that?

[spyoly]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18050

[Austin]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18050

Great looking Milgaus! I tried one on this weekend. I love the second hand.

[DS/B MCS]

Speedy for me
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Framelock3.jpg

[FrankPoole]

The crown unscrews to set the watch and then you screw it back down.
I never saw an arangement like this before.

[Kevan]

I have several.

Vostok Amphibian diver
Invicta Pro Diver blue dial
Seiko Orange Monster
Alpha Planet Ocean homage
1970's Orient with a groovy brown dial and multicolored inset.

And my favorite...Chinese knockoff of an Omega Seamaster Pro that is exactly right in almost every detail to the real thing. I've held it side-by side with a genuine model and it's amazing in terms of detail, fit & finish, weight...it's my baby and I love it! :biggrin:

Looking at a purchase of an Orient Submariner homage for later this year...with a Bond NATO strap.

[mretzloff]

And my favorite...Chinese knockoff of an Omega Seamaster Pro that is exactly right in almost every detail to the real thing. I've held it side-by side with a genuine model and it's amazing in terms of detail, fit & finish, weight...it's my baby and I love it! :biggrin:

:mad:

You do realize that purchasing or producing fake watches is illegal, right? Plus, you're supporting a bad trade.

[Kevan]

Oh, spare me that tripe. I never said I purchased it anyway.

And the people that made it are taking their own risk in doing so. Besides, the people who want to pay $1500 for a genuine Omega SMP or $4200 for a genuine Planet Ocean can go right ahead...Omega certainly isn't hurting due to the Chinese knockoff makers. Neither is Rolex or any of the other premium Swiss companies. Hell, if they can survive the 1970's quartz boom when the market fell out for mechanical watches, they can certainly survive the Attack of the Chinese Cheapies(tm).

You're paying for the movement anyway when you buy a big name; that's what they charge for. I like the style but dislike the insane markup. And no one complains about homages...they just cry foul about replicas. What's the difference? How does a few more letters on a dial or clasp make it worse than an homage that shares all the design elements of a Rolex Submariner but says "Orient" or Invicta" or "Timex" on the dial?

Answer -- NOTHING. Nothing at all. An authentic watch has two concrete advantages...the movement and the warranty so it can be repaired at an AD. If one buys a replica watch and then tries to pawn it off as REAL, that's dishonest. If they take it to a repair shop and claim it's real but they lost the papers, that's dishonest.

If a seller makes a replica and MARKETS it as authentic, that's illegal, and the companies can go after them. If they make replicas and make no bones about said replicas being homages, the companies can't do a thing.

[ogopogo]

I have several.
1970's Orient with a groovy brown dial and multicolored inset...


...Looking at a purchase of an Orient Submariner homage for later this year...with a Bond NATO strap.

You should post a pic of your '70s Orient

The Orient Sub is very nice and I almost bought one a few months ago. But I went with a blue Mako instead. I'm loving it.

[Kevan]

I've looked lovingly at the Mako for several years now. I just can't decide if I want to buy it and put it on a Bond NATO strap or just go with the Sub-a-like because it fits better with the "Milsub" theme. The thing that puts me off about the Mako is the bezel.

I should've gotten a custom watch from Bill Yao before he raised his prices prohibitively sometime back. Since I didn't, I'm looking at different black Sub homages. I'm leaning toward Orient. But I wish I could find something with a domed crystal.

[Dan Forest]

Even if I'm wearing a Tag Monaco?:w00t:


I never heard of a Tag Monaco watch and had to check it out. I thought this was a great video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2lT8yhwP2Y

[pal]

I never heard of a Tag Monaco watch and had to check it out. I thought this was a great video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2lT8yhwP2Y

Is it just me? But I just can't get into those dial-less skeleton watches. Maybe I will get used to them later, but I have always thought the dial was most important.

[mretzloff]

Oh, spare me that tripe. I never said I purchased it anyway.

And the people that made it are taking their own risk in doing so. Besides, the people who want to pay $1500 for a genuine Omega SMP or $4200 for a genuine Planet Ocean can go right ahead...Omega certainly isn't hurting due to the Chinese knockoff makers. Neither is Rolex or any of the other premium Swiss companies. Hell, if they can survive the 1970's quartz boom when the market fell out for mechanical watches, they can certainly survive the Attack of the Chinese Cheapies(tm).

You're paying for the movement anyway when you buy a big name; that's what they charge for. I like the style but dislike the insane markup. And no one complains about homages...they just cry foul about replicas. What's the difference? How does a few more letters on a dial or clasp make it worse than an homage that shares all the design elements of a Rolex Submariner but says "Orient" or Invicta" or "Timex" on the dial?

Answer -- NOTHING. Nothing at all. An authentic watch has two concrete advantages...the movement and the warranty so it can be repaired at an AD. If one buys a replica watch and then tries to pawn it off as REAL, that's dishonest. If they take it to a repair shop and claim it's real but they lost the papers, that's dishonest.

If a seller makes a replica and MARKETS it as authentic, that's illegal, and the companies can go after them. If they make replicas and make no bones about said replicas being homages, the companies can't do a thing.

A homage and a replica are nothing alike. Homages just steal the design but are made by "real" watch companies. Fakes steal everything, except the movement. I personally am not for homages, but if you own one, at least you own a real watch. Also, homages are usually quality watches with a warranty. Fakes are pieces of junk that anyone can purchase on a Chinese street corner.

A replica is illegal, regardless if it's passed on as legitimate or not. Wear what you what. Who am I to judge? Just realize that wearing a fake watch is not only a representation of your character, but also an insult to those of us who have taken the time to save up the money to purchase a real watch.

[mretzloff]

Is it just me? But I just can't get into those dial-less skeleton watches. Maybe I will get used to them later, but I have always thought the dial was most important.

Look at the skeleton watches made by Vacheron Constantin. Just looking at them made me start liking skeleton watches.


http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/43172.000r.9241_main.jpg

http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/30067-000r-8954_main.jpg

[Austin]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18068

[Austin]

Look at the skeleton watches made by Vacheron Constantin. Just looking at them made me start liking skeleton watches

I don't like skeleton watches. They look too much like bling. Skeleton watches were originally made as demonstrators for watch salesmen. The watch company usually only exposed the back to show the movement in action.

[mretzloff]

I don't like skeleton watches. They look too much like bling. Skeleton watches were originally made as demonstrators for watch salesmen. The watch company usually only exposed the back to show the movement in action.

Did someone say "bling"? :biggrin:


http://www.watchlinks.net/Rolex/gmtice/rolexice01.jpg

[Austin]

Did someone say "bling"? :biggrin:


http://www.watchlinks.net/Rolex/gmtice/rolexice01.jpg

Now that's ridiculous. :biggrin:

[pal]

Vintage Mido Multifort Powerwind today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18068

Nice shot! Very Classy with that Multifort and the fountain pen. What brand pen is that? It looks like a Bexley or Omas.

[mretzloff]

Now that's ridiculous. :biggrin:

A friend of mine was in Dubai about a year ago and saw a guy wearing one. Needless to say, everyone looked at him :001_rolle

[pal]

Look at the skeleton watches made by Vacheron Constantin. Just looking at them made me start liking skeleton watches.


http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/43172.000r.9241_main.jpg

http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/30067-000r-8954_main.jpg

Matthew, I guess those watches are for you young multi-taskers. I get a head ache just looking at them.

[mretzloff]

Matthew, I guess those watches are for you young multi-taskers. I get a head ache just looking at them.

:lol:

Too bad we can't afford them :frown:

[Austin]

Nice shot! Very Classy with that Multifort and the fountain pen. What brand pen is that? It looks like a Bexley or Omas.

The pen is a Visconti Van Gogh. One of my favorite Italian pen makers.

[blantyre]

:lol:

Too bad we can't afford them :frown:

I'll take a Porsche and a Rolex over one of those. Nice watches as they are.

[OpusX]

Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic. You've got to love Omega's :cool:

http://img24.yfrog.com/img24/9185/seamastercosmic.jpg

[blantyre]

Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic. You've got to love Omega's :cool:

http://img24.yfrog.com/img24/9185/seamastercosmic.jpg

Very nice, I like those ray skin straps. I have one on vintage Heuer but I am wearing a Speedmaster today.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=61772&stc=1&d=1249569309
Heuer.jpg

[ogopogo]

That's a lovely Rolex with a zebra dial. But it has nothing on the leopard that I'm sporting today

61773

[mretzloff]

That's a lovely Rolex with a zebra dial. But it has nothing on the leopard that I'm sporting today

61773

Seriously? I saw one at a Wempe a few weeks ago. It's a nice watch, just not one I'd wear daily.

[DS/B MCS]

Just realize that wearing a fake watch is not only a representation of your character, but also an insult to those of us who have taken the time to save up the money to purchase a real watch.

Agree 100%

It took me some time to save for this one :cool:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/Dweller1.jpg

[Kevan]

A homage and a replica are nothing alike. Homages just steal the design but are made by "real" watch companies. Fakes steal everything, except the movement. I personally am not for homages, but if you own one, at least you own a real watch. Also, homages are usually quality watches with a warranty. Fakes are pieces of junk that anyone can purchase on a Chinese street corner.

A replica is illegal, regardless if it's passed on as legitimate or not. Wear what you what. Who am I to judge? Just realize that wearing a fake watch is not only a representation of your character, but also an insult to those of us who have taken the time to save up the money to purchase a real watch.
I own several "real" watches that I saved to buy just like every other watch I have, so how does my owning one replica an insult to people that buy real ones? Again, spare me that tripe. How is it an extension of my character to not want to pay $1500 for a watch that costs Omega less than $200 to make?

It certainly didn't bother the guy who showed me his genuine SMP for comparison. I didn't mind telling him (or anyone for that matter) that mine was a replica. The quality of it impressed me, him, and everyone that has seen it. It is NOT a piece of junk. At all. There are some replicas that are incredibly well-made, and mine is such a piece. There is NO difference in quality that I can discern between my replica and a "real" SMP. The weight, feel, build quality, sapphire crystal, engraving, bracelet, bezel alignment, dial, crown stamps, brushed/polished accents, even the movement are of first-rate quality. In fact, the movement in my "piece of junk" replica is smoother than in my Seikos, with hacking seconds.

I don't see it as a piece of crap at all. It is a beautiful piece.

[ogopogo]

Seriously? I saw one at a Wempe a few weeks ago. It's a nice watch, just not one I'd wear daily.

:lol: No, not seriously. Even if I had funds in my watch budget, I'd never get that monstrosity. Rolex makes great classic watches, no doubt. But they also make some of the most tacky and gaudy watches I've ever seen.

[ogopogo]

I've looked lovingly at the Mako for several years now. I just can't decide if I want to buy it and put it on a Bond NATO strap or just go with the Sub-a-like because it fits better with the "Milsub" theme. The thing that puts me off about the Mako is the bezel.
I've seen pictures of black Makos with NATO straps and they look great. However, for the look that you want, the sub is the way to go. The one thing that I didn't like about the Orient sub is that at 39mm it seemed a little small.

As for the bezel on the Mako, there are a couple of things I don't really care for. One is that it is polished steel and it doesn't match the brushed steel finish on the case top. It also could do without the little indentations on the ring at the makers.

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[Kevan]

Oooooh, beautiful! And yeah, I agree that 39mm is a little small.

The Mako is one handsome watch.

[ogopogo]

Oooooh, beautiful! And yeah, I agree that 39mm is a little small.

The Mako is one handsome watch.

Thanks, over all I really like it, and it keeps excellent time. Eventually I might customize it a bit. A different bezel (don't know how hard that would be on an Orient) and maybe different hands.

Have you looked into the Invictas? I believe some of their subs are 41mm and 42mm. And I believe their movements are Miyota, so pretty reliable.

[Kevan]

My very first watch under the "higher" price range was an Invicta Pro Diver. I still have it, but I never really liked it. Their build-quality (at least on my model, which was 1st gen) leaves a little to be desired and I'm not too crazy about the polished center link on the bracelet.

[DS/B MCS]

There is NO difference in quality that I can discern between my replica and a "real" SMP. The weight, feel, build quality, sapphire crystal, engraving, bracelet, bezel alignment, dial, crown stamps, brushed/polished accents, even the movement are of first-rate quality.


Have you taken your replica SMP diving? If not, how can you say there "is NO difference in quality?" I believe you would be surprised at how quickly you could see the difference in quality :lol:

[Kevan]

I don't dive. So I don't care. Furthermore, you can get a 300m Citizen or Seiko diver for a fraction of the price of an SMP or Rolex Sub. Same water resistance (if that's how you measure "quality, which is how I interpret your post), so what's your point? Just because a watch isn't $1500 doesn't mean it's not a quality piece.

My SMP replica is resistant to water enough for my purposes (rain, washing hands/dishes). And believe me....short of opening it up and looking at the movement, or maybe looking at the dial printing under heavy magnification, there is no way to tell the difference between my replica and a genuine SMP. It's NOT a shoddy, haphazard piece of crap.

I know that replica dive watches aren't meant to take diving. But how many people who do own divers today actually dive with them? Many of us are "desk divers" who judge quality in other ways.

[Austin]

Personally, I don't like replicas. They seem silly to me. I remember seeing a young man wearing a Daytona replica at an upscale bar. He was proud of it and made every effort to extend his wrist every chance he got. I did stare at it and could tell the dial was not correct. He was obviously trying to impress some girls sitting at the bar. I overheard some loudmouth making fun of this kid. I felt sorry for him. He seemed like a good kid. He would have done better just wearing a Seiko or Citizen.

As already mentioned, save your money and buy the real thing. There is nothing wrong buying a used Omega or Rolex.

[Kevan]

Yes, bad quality replicas are cheap and sad and silly. But good quality ones are just as good as the real thing in almost every respect, right down to the smallest details, unless you really want the genuine movement.

Ive seen bad replicas and would just as soon wear one of my Seikos instead. My SMP replica has fooled those who own the real thing, but I don't go out to fool or mislead anyone. To those who ask, I say it's not real. I feel no shame, because I have held and worn both and I personally don't think a genuine SMP is worth the retail price.

I'm always on the lookout for vintage Omegas, though.

[Austin]

Yes, bad quality replicas are cheap and sad and silly. But good quality ones are just as good as the real thing in almost every respect, right down to the smallest details, unless you really want the genuine movement.

Ive seen bad replicas and would just as soon wear one of my Seikos instead. My SMP replica has fooled those who own the real thing, but I don't go out to fool or mislead anyone. To those who ask, I say it's not real. I feel no shame, because I have held and worn both and I personally don't think a genuine SMP is worth the retail price.

I'm always on the lookout for vintage Omegas, though.

That's funny because I have been asked if my Rolex is real. I always answer it's fake. :biggrin:

To each his own.

[Kevan]

Were you the guy who told the story upthread about the kid who said yours wasn't real because he didn't know the difference between a Sub and a Seadweller?

[ogopogo]

An old coworker used to have a Porsche Design replica that passed for the real thing. Side by side you couldn't tell the difference. He said it had a Citizen movement (Miyota, I would imagine) and it was very accurate. I've never considered getting one, but I can see why some go the route of a quality replica. A couple of hundred vs $3000+... for some, that's a no brainer.

[Austin]

Changed up watches this afternoon for a dinner meeting. Vintage Benrus Curvex.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18081

[DS/B MCS]

Yes, bad quality replicas are cheap and sad and silly. But good quality ones are just as good as the real thing in almost every respect, right down to the smallest details, unless you really want the genuine movement.

Why settle for almost as good when you can buy the genuine article. If you can't afford the real deal, buy something that isn't a FAKE. As you have already stated, there are numerous options for less than $1500. I'm sure you are aware the Black Monster and Ecozilla can easily be found for less than $250. Not to mention they aren't FAKE :wink:

[Ru4scuba?]

I don't like skeleton watches. They look too much like bling. Skeleton watches were originally made as demonstrators for watch salesmen. The watch company usually only exposed the back to show the movement in action.

I saw a pic of one made by Maurice Lacroix I actually liked...because usually I agree with Austin.

[Ru4scuba?]

I know that replica dive watches aren't meant to take diving. But how many people who do own divers today actually dive with them? Many of us are "desk divers" who judge quality in other ways.


Authentic SMP in action.... 100+ dives with sucker. Worth every penny and actually use it as a backup timer to my wrist dive PC.

[Ru4scuba?]

Now that's ridiculous. :biggrin:

Yup...ugliest watch I ever saw. And I apologize up front to anyone on B&B who owns it.

As with shaving...YMMV

[Austin]

Yup...ugliest watch I ever saw. And I apologize up front to anyone on B&B who owns it.

As with shaving...YMMV

Most of those gaudy watches are actually modified by jewelry houses. Rolex makes few factory diamond encrusted watches. Most of those are in good taste though.

[Ru4scuba?]

Diamond encrusted...not for me and not for SWMBO either thankfully!

[Obsessed]

Did someone say "bling"? :biggrin:


http://www.watchlinks.net/Rolex/gmtice/rolexice01.jpg

That one really only looks good if you also go for the matching teeth.

[Austin]

Diamond encrusted...not for me and not for SWMBO either thankfully!

I agree. I think my girlfriend would rather have a diamond ring.

[Ru4scuba?]

Not to mention that the quality of the diamonds in these things is usually pretty poor...

[pal]

Wow, who set the fire in the watch thread today!

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

[mretzloff]

I don't dive. So I don't care. Furthermore, you can get a 300m Citizen or Seiko diver for a fraction of the price of an SMP or Rolex Sub. Same water resistance (if that's how you measure "quality, which is how I interpret your post), so what's your point? Just because a watch isn't $1500 doesn't mean it's not a quality piece.

My SMP replica is resistant to water enough for my purposes (rain, washing hands/dishes). And believe me....short of opening it up and looking at the movement, or maybe looking at the dial printing under heavy magnification, there is no way to tell the difference between my replica and a genuine SMP. It's NOT a shoddy, haphazard piece of crap.

I know that replica dive watches aren't meant to take diving. But how many people who do own divers today actually dive with them? Many of us are "desk divers" who judge quality in other ways.

You can get a watch that will dive deeper, last longer, and do more things than a Rolex, Omega, etc. for a fraction of the price. Heck, a G-Shock can do more than the most complicated Patek can. The point of owning fine timepieces is not to brag or boast; the point of wearing one is to appreciate the work of art a watch is.

Just as an FYI, MANY, MANY people take their high end watches diving. Type "Comex Rolex" into Google and read whatever comes up.

Whether your replica is well-built or not is not the point. I'm trying to convey to you that by owning a replica is supporting an illegal business and the awful conditions those workers work in. Also, people who have worked their butts off to save for the real deal feel insulted by replica watches.

I am done arguing here.

[mretzloff]

Wow, who set the fire in the watch thread today!

Do you enjoy wearing your bands tight? I am just asking because most people wear their watches a little looser. I thought I was the only one who wore it tighter.

[Austin]

Wow, who set the fire in the watch thread today!

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

Rich, that's a beautiful watch!

[Kevan]

Authentic SMP in action.... 100+ dives with sucker. Worth every penny and actually use it as a backup timer to my wrist dive PC.
Good. You're a diver and use your genuine SMP for diving. If I was a diver and had the resources, sure I would consider a genuine SMP (though personally I might consider a Seiko MarineMaster with a Spring Drive instead).

But I'm perfectly happy with my replica SMP. The only thing I wish is if it had the styling of the newer SMPs, from this decade. Mine's got mid-90's styling.

[Ru4scuba?]

Great watch Rich!

And I guess I'm to blame for "the fire" Realized after my lighting run of posts that I hit three back to back.

Next thing I know, I'll be blamed for padding my numbers...not true! Alot of good stuff here today.

Mretz,

Not sure I agree with your G shock comment. Quality watchmakers make watches that can (although no human ever will) go VERY deep...deeper than a G shock I'll bet (although I haven't looked at the G Shock's stats in forever)

[mretzloff]

Mretz,

Not sure I agree with your G shock comment. Quality watchmakers make watches that can (although no human ever will) go VERY deep...deeper than a G shock I'll bet (although I haven't looked at the G Shock's stats in forever)

Hmm, you're probably right. That Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea sure is one big sucker.

[Kevan]

You can get a watch that will dive deeper, last longer, and do more things than a Rolex, Omega, etc. for a fraction of the price. Heck, a G-Shock can do more than the most complicated Patek can. The point of owning fine timepieces is not to brag or boast; the point of wearing one is to appreciate the work of art a watch is.

Just as an FYI, MANY, MANY people take their high end watches diving. Type "Comex Rolex" into Google and read whatever comes up.

Whether your replica is well-built or not is not the point. I'm trying to convey to you that by owning a replica is supporting an illegal business and the awful conditions those workers work in. Also, people who have worked their butts off to save for the real deal feel insulted by replica watches.

I am done arguing here.
I don't brag or boast. I didn't get my replica to brag or boast; I already said that. I also never denied that plenty of people dive with Rolexes and Omegas. The post you quoted was in response to another member trying to say that my replica's lack of water resistance was a yardstick of its quality, which I disagree with.

And while I'll concede you have a point about working conditions, that's not steady ground to stand on, because I could say the same thing about anyone who's ever bought a pair of shoes or anything made by Nike.

And YOU might feel insulted by my owning a replica watch because you saved your money to buy a real one. But so have I. In fact, I have multiple real ones. So what's your point? And I've also met plenty of people that AREN'T insulted by my watch.

Kid, you've got strong convictions. And that's a good thing. But don't you think it would be more rewarding to direct them toward something bigger and more meaningful than the replica watch trade?

[Austin]

I think we have heard enough of the replica vs. genuine debate. Let's move on.


BTW Kevan, can you post a picture of your SMP? Wear it good health my friend.

[Ru4scuba?]

Concur with Austin...wouldn't mind seeing it either!

And Mretz...you are right about that Rolex. I believe that was the watch (or its precursor) that was on the Bathyscaphe Trieste which Jacques Cousteau took to the Mariannas Trench...deepest part of the ocean in the whole world...7 miles down!

[Kevan]

Okay, I'll try to get a picture of it tomorrow in natural light, so as to show the color contrast better.

Until tomorrow when I can photo mine on my wrist with something other than my cell phone...here is the SMP replica model I have. Production year 2006, of a mid-90's SMP as far as I can tell. As you can see, the pearl on the bezel is a bit off, but other than that it's extremely faithful.

This one's black but mine's blue. The correct blue. Some of them are incorrect but mine is the right shade on bezel and dial.

[pal]

Do you enjoy wearing your bands tight? I am just asking because most people wear their watches a little looser. I thought I was the only one who wore it tighter.
Actually, I do, but it is out of necessity. A regular sized band is almost too small for me. I usually have to use the first or second hole in the band. I find a large fits much better. I also don't wear watches on my wrist bone like most people. I wear it as low to the hand as possible. Mrs. Pal thinks it cool so what can I say.:lol:

Rich, that's a beautiful watch!
Thank you Austin!

Great watch Rich!

And I guess I'm to blame for "the fire" Realized after my lighting run of posts that I hit three back to back.

Next thing I know, I'll be blamed for padding my numbers...not true! Alot of good stuff here today.

Hey Chris, I checked with Mrs. Pal, who is an attorney, and she said to tell you not to admit to anything.:lol:

[Cmaster03]

The SMP is a fine watch. My bride surprised me with one the night before our wedding, and it was an incredibly special occasion and cool "watch moment" I'll never forget.

Today I'm wearing a '67 GMT I just got back from my watchmaker. It was running a tad fast so he regulated it for me.

The Exactus and Benrus watches posted above are very nice.

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

[pal]

The pen is a Visconti Van Gogh. One of my favorite Italian pen makers.

I should have known that. I thought it looked Italian but I'm not the best judge. The only Italian pen I own is a Aurora Ipsilon. At any rate, it is a great match with the Multifort.

[DS/B MCS]

Wow, who set the fire in the watch thread today!

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

Another Beauty :cool:

[mretzloff]

The SMP is a fine watch. My bride surprised me with one the night before our wedding, and it was an incredibly special occasion and cool "watch moment" I'll never forget.

Today I'm wearing a '67 GMT I just got back from my watchmaker. It was running a tad fast so he regulated it for me.

The Exactus and Benrus watches posted above are very nice.

Amazing. If you don't mind me asking, which time zone(s) are you tracking?

[mretzloff]

And Mretz...you are right about that Rolex. I believe that was the watch (or its precursor) that was on the Bathyscaphe Trieste which Jacques Cousteau took to the Mariannas Trench...deepest part of the ocean in the whole world...7 miles down!

Didn't he wear a Blancpain at one point or another? Or am I mixing my divers up?

[Kevan]

I love the look of those red/blue GMT models.

Do you find the size of the crown a bit of a nuisance?

[pal]

Another Beauty :cool:
Thanks, Mike!

[Ru4scuba?]

The SMP is a fine watch. My bride surprised me with one the night before our wedding, and it was an incredibly special occasion and cool "watch moment" I'll never forget.


How funny! I got my SMP right before my wife and I got married too. I liked it so much, I insisted it was in the wedding photos! Afterwards, the photographer said that during a "photo shoot critique" with other photographers in her shop, they commented on our "ring" photo (classic hands overlapped with rings showing) that she should have left the watch out...

She said...but the groom wanted it in! Wish I had an electronic photo of it...

[blantyre]

Didn't he wear a Blancpain at one point or another? Or am I mixing my divers up?

I'm sure that Cousteau was asked to wear all sorts of watches once he became famous. He wore a Doxa T-graph for many of his more important dives.

[Cmaster03]

Amazing. If you don't mind me asking, which time zone(s) are you tracking?

I was tracking Hawaii time in that photo. My wife's favorite vacation spot and mine too, I guess. Sometimes on a stressful day it helps me to zen a bit by going back to "island time." :wink:


I love the look of those red/blue GMT models.

Do you find the size of the crown a bit of a nuisance?

The small crown isn't an annoyance to me at all. You know, I've seen that said many times over the years on the watch forums but it just isn't an issue for me. I rarely have to touch the crown anyway since it is an automatic watch. Might be a pain if I had to wind it every day, but it's pretty much set it and forget it.


How funny! I got my SMP right before my wife and I got married too. I liked it so much, I insisted it was in the wedding photos! Afterwards, the photographer said that during a "photo shoot critique" with other photographers in her shop, they commented on our "ring" photo (classic hands overlapped with rings showing) that she should have left the watch out...

She said...but the groom wanted it in! Wish I had an electronic photo of it...

My SMP managed to make it into a couple of our wedding photos, too. :001_rolle

Thanks for the kind words, guys, love this watch myself.

[Austin]

Vintage Omega bumper today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18090

[mretzloff]

To those of you who take pictures of your watches, how do you do it? I have a 7.1 mega pixel "point and shoot" camera. I can never get a good pictures if my Submariner.

[Austin]

Matthew, use the macro feature for close up shots. Otherwise your pics will look blurry.

[mretzloff]

Matthew, use the macro feature for close up shots. Otherwise your pics will look blurry.

Thanks. No flash and macro seemed to do it.

Here's my Submariner. August 19 will mark one year of ownership.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/mretzloff/Random/IMG_1434.jpg?t=1249660368

[Austin]

Thanks. No flash and macro seemed to do it.

Here's my Submariner. August 19 will mark one year of ownership.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/mretzloff/Random/IMG_1434.jpg?t=1249660368

Great looking Rollie. Thanks for posting.

[DS/B MCS]

Decided to go Orange today
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/CUTiger3/Watches/ed87f7c6.jpg?t=1249662104

[ogopogo]

Blue Mako again

61931

[mretzloff]

Blue Mako again

Very nice. What language is "Vie" in?

[garyg]

I think Vie is an abbreviation for the French vendredi, or Friday?

I also felt Orangey today ..

[ogopogo]

Very nice. What language is "Vie" in?

Viernes (Friday) is Spanish. It can also be set for English, but I like it in Spanish. Some can be set in French as well.

[chickpea]

It's a Japanese kinda day!!

Wearing (as per my usual) my Orient Multi-eyes. So, no orange for me today, but still getting the japanese lovin on!

[chickpea]

It's a Japanese kinda day!!

Wearing (as per my usual) my Orient Multi-eyes. So, no orange for me today, but still getting the japanese lovin on!

Sorry about that image size, don't know how to scale it.:frown:

[Austin]

Sorry about that image size, don't know how to scale it.:frown:

Dude, that's a big watch. :biggrin:

[chickpea]

Dude, that's a big watch. :biggrin:

I carry it in a wheel barrow.

[Austin]

I carry it in a wheel barrow.

No worries. I resized it for you.

[chickpea]

No worries. I resized it for you.

thanks Austin, youze the greatestest

[mretzloff]

Nice Orient. It looks similar to the JLC Master DualTime.

[ogopogo]

It's a Japanese kinda day!!

Wearing (as per my usual) my Orient Multi-eyes. So, no orange for me today, but still getting the japanese lovin on!

Isn't this the one you dropped on the floor a while back? So is working fine now?

[DMac]

It's a Japanese kinda day!!

Wearing (as per my usual) my Orient Multi-eyes. So, no orange for me today, but still getting the japanese lovin on!


I love the watch, I think that's my favorite Orient. I almost pulled the trigger on it when it was on Deal of the Day, but I couldn't. Where did you purchase yours from?

Great watch!

[strat1117]

As long as we're going Japanese today, I'll show you the watch I wore to the golf course today (after I snuck out of work early for a quick 9 holes before dinner :whistling:). Yes, it's a Ben Hogan!

[pal]

Blue Mako again
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=61931
61931
I love that Orient Badge, I think it is one of the most interesting in the business.


Here is a shot of the watch I am wearing today. My Japanese (Miyota 21) Bulova.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16776

[Austin]

BBQ today so I thought the Submariner was appropriate.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18100

[pal]

Great looking Sub, Austin. I bet it was a tough decision to go with the non-date style. I know why I would have picked the non-date but what was your reasoning?

[mretzloff]

BBQ today so I thought the Submariner was appropriate.

Very nice. The lack of a date makes the dial look cleaner.

[pal]

Thanks. No flash and macro seemed to do it.

Here's my Submariner. August 19 will mark one year of ownership.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/mretzloff/Random/IMG_1434.jpg?t=1249660368


I like them both and just can't make up my mind. Oh heck, just buy one of each!

[mretzloff]

I like them both and just can't make up my mind. Oh heck, just buy one of each!

I chose the Sub date because I never know what date it is. I use the date feature more than the time feature.

EDIT: The non-date Sub is the more traditional Sub, though.

[blantyre]

Doxa T-graph 3 dial re-issue today. Free left arm workout included with every watch!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=62154&stc=1&d=1249827790
tgraph.jpg

[sween1911]

Harold is a great guy, and fantastic to do business with. I do prefer Jonathan's (Swedefreak on SCWF) endlinks, though. They're not solid, but according to the pictures, they fit better. I have them, and can attest that they are well-made. They don't accept the fat spring bars, though. There's a guy on ebay and on Watchuseek that will sell you a super oyster with these endlinks, for a discount if you're a Watchuseek or other watch forum member. I bought that with the upgraded 4-hole clasp (which I highly recommend, it's much nicer than the others) for under $60, I believe.

Nice watch, by the way! It's even more awesome that it was your dad's. I have one from my birth year that I love quite a bit.

I've got a 4-hole Super Oyster on the way. Once I get it fitted up, I'll post pics.

[pal]

As long as we're going Japanese today, I'll show you the watch I wore to the golf course today (after I snuck out of work early for a quick 9 holes before dinner :whistling:). Yes, it's a Ben Hogan!
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=61964&stc=1&d=1249685828
Neil, all of your watches are special. This one is really unique!

[thirdeye]

My newest piece to the collection in on my wrist today. It's a 1954 Elgin De Luze "Pie face" with Coin edge.

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

[sween1911]

Thanks. No flash and macro seemed to do it.

Here's my Submariner. August 19 will mark one year of ownership.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/mretzloff/Random/IMG_1434.jpg?t=1249660368


BBQ today so I thought the Submariner was appropriate.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18100

Lookin' good with the Subs, boys! The quintessential dive watch. Thanks for sharing!

[pal]

My newest piece to the collection in on my wrist today. It's a 1954 Elgin De Luze "Pie face" with Coin edge.

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

Ray, that is a stunning watch. Wow!

[strat1117]

My newest piece to the collection in on my wrist today. It's a 1954 Elgin De Luze "Pie face" with Coin edge.

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

My favorite one yet, Ray. I always love petite seconds. That watch looks pristine -- it's hard to believe it's 55 years old!!

[Austin]

Great looking Sub, Austin. I bet it was a tough decision to go with the non-date style. I know why I would have picked the non-date but what was your reasoning?

I prefer non-date watches because I have so many in my collection that it's hard to keep them all wound. I have a watch winder but would have to buy many more for my collection.

[Austin]

My newest piece to the collection in on my wrist today. It's a 1954 Elgin De Luze "Pie face" with Coin edge.

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

Awesome Deluxe Ray! Congratulations.

[DS/B MCS]

My newest piece to the collection in on my wrist today. It's a 1954 Elgin De Luze "Pie face" with Coin edge.

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

Outstanding piece. Enjoy :biggrin:

[chickpea]

Isn't this the one you dropped on the floor a while back? So is working fine now?

Yes, that's the one. It's all fixed and working properly now (for the princely sum of $20.00). Thankfully, it was nothing more than the 24 hour hand being jarred loose from its housing. A local jeweler fixed it up really nicely for me.

It's only a month or so old and it's my baby, so I was really upset. Luckily, Japanese watches are built like tanks. And after this weekend I know it's still water resistant!:001_tt1:

[chickpea]

I love the watch, I think that's my favorite Orient. I almost pulled the trigger on it when it was on Deal of the Day, but I couldn't. Where did you purchase yours from?

Great watch!

Thanks, yeah I am really happy with it. I bought it from The Discount Watch Store (http://www.discountwatchstore.com) which was a great experience and I highly recommend them. Prompt attentive service and excellent prices (I also believe they have a price match policy, IIRC).

Orients are dangerous because they are not prohibitively expensive and look great. Now, that blue mako is really beckoning me.:rolleyes: Maybe I can convince my wife to get it for me for my birthday.