garyg
B&B membership has its percs
I've more than a couple watches, one has too many bands .. but I tend to wear two of them probably 75% of the time. For some reason i can rotate razors, soaps, brushes, but can't get it with the watches ..
Watch Ya Wearing
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It's been said that a man with one watch always knows the correct time, but I'd rather embrace the uncertainty myself.
Well it was my Birthday on Wednesday (30.09.15) so since hen I've been wearing this Orient KD look alike. Got to say it's real easy to wear, feels great on the wrist. Keeps good time. It's an Orient 3 star crystal with a smoke face.
However today I changed to a watch I've been after for some time. Every since I picked up an older had wind model. Gents today I've been sporting this 1980's Titoni Airmaster classic 25jewels Stainless steel one owner from new with German and Italian days.
I took a gamble as the owner said the crown would come out, it worked but couldn't be set. So on arrival I took it apart, cleaned the strap, case etc. Under a good light on my work bench I could see that the crown release was all jammed up with muck. A small clean and oil service and hey presto the crown is fixed. I couldn't be happier.
garyg
B&B membership has its percs
Reminded by the prior question,
One of these... My watch winder had to go for repair and it's back in smooth operation now.
Chores today, so wearing my old Swiss Army.
Don't want to beat a dead horse but since I've been wearing this Fitbit I've lost about 25 lbs (A little over 2 months). That has to qualify it as my best watch purchase ever! 
Today it is a Speedmaster Automatic.
Nice one above...I love Speedies, but I can't bring myself to buy another Swatch Group brand until they change their parts policies. That said, I am wearing my X-33 today because it's simply the best time-zone-crossing travel watch I own.
garyg
B&B membership has its percs
Can't help but love the moon watch
My grail watch. I am about two years from being able to buy one (I told the wife I am buying one once the house is paid off)
What is wrong with their parts policy?
They (Swatch Group, owner of Swatch, ETA, Omega, Longines, and many many more Swiss brands) have recently announced that they will no longer supply ANYTHING to anyone that isn't affiliated with them and approved to conduct services on their products. For years they have been slowing exports to other watchmakers outside the group, but they've finally decided to sever all ties with anyone outside their organization. This means that in order for you to get your watch serviced, you MUST take it to an Omega authorized service center, and the MUST chanrge you the scheduled price (which currrently BEGINS at $490 for a simple movement). No one else may purchase parts, ever. Think of it like buying a car and having one, excessively expensive garage available to change the oil. Would you like to buy new brake pads for your car? Sorry, but you aren't allowed to. Independent watchmakers can become certified to wok on Swatch Group products, but they are required to purchase many specialised tools and take mandatory courses in Switzerland. The total cost of setting up the shop to meet these standards often exceeds $50,000. And this is for an operating, experienced watchmaker, just to meet these seemingly arbitrary requirements in order to purchase parts for your watch. It is the strictest application of the word monopoly, and it is designed to put ALL the little guys out of business, and you the watch owner will bear the cost of the lost competition. I currently own ONE watch made by Swatch Group, and I'll not get another unless they change their policy.
http://watchguy.co.uk/swatch-group-parts-policy/
http://watchguy.co.uk/swatch-group-parts-policy/
Which is a shame because I REALLY would like to get a SMP.
I had a SMP for a while and I loved it. The only reason I sold it was to make bugetary room for my custom X-33 that I just had to have.
I'm not trying to influence anyone's decision, but I think consumers must be aware of the future costs of maintaining their investment. Any qualified watchmaker can service your watch, but if you ever need parts the cost goes up 250% because you will have to use a certified shop and they will be required to charge the scheduled fees. They won't tell you that in the store.
BTW, the vast majority of Swiss watches have ETA movements in them, and those are all included in this as well. Soome parts houses are already being denied parts, so the scarcity will grow quite rapidly. It really kind of irks me because I am studying and training to become a watchmaker as my new career when I finally retire from the Army. Swatch Group may have ruined my plans and turned them into just another expensive hobby.
I'm not trying to influence anyone's decision, but I think consumers must be aware of the future costs of maintaining their investment. Any qualified watchmaker can service your watch, but if you ever need parts the cost goes up 250% because you will have to use a certified shop and they will be required to charge the scheduled fees. They won't tell you that in the store.
BTW, the vast majority of Swiss watches have ETA movements in them, and those are all included in this as well. Soome parts houses are already being denied parts, so the scarcity will grow quite rapidly. It really kind of irks me because I am studying and training to become a watchmaker as my new career when I finally retire from the Army. Swatch Group may have ruined my plans and turned them into just another expensive hobby.
I also think that Swatch and swiss watchmakers may be making a mistake, thinking that its brand and image can continue to support increasing revenue/profits. Only a narrow segment of consumers appreciates and values mechanical watches. Imagine if in the years to come that Detroit automakers made their Corvette or Mustang Cobra more expensive and only repairable at certain dealers in the face of an increasing affordable and capable Tesla roadster.
Tag Heuer CEO was recently on fox business channel talking about their new android smartwatch that looks like a traditional watch. I was surprised to hear him report that swiss industry sales (which I assumed was shorthand for Swatch group sales) were flat over the past year, but that is in the face of Swiss currency rising after being unpegged to the Euro.
He also appeared on CNBC and tried to sell the Swiss watch brand as "eternity in a box", but he did not mention the periodic service charges and how some older models are no longer serviceable.
Tag Heuer CEO was recently on fox business channel talking about their new android smartwatch that looks like a traditional watch. I was surprised to hear him report that swiss industry sales (which I assumed was shorthand for Swatch group sales) were flat over the past year, but that is in the face of Swiss currency rising after being unpegged to the Euro.
He also appeared on CNBC and tried to sell the Swiss watch brand as "eternity in a box", but he did not mention the periodic service charges and how some older models are no longer serviceable.
Past few days I'm wearing a Orient SK with green face.
Invicta Pro Diver model #15585: Master of the Oceans. Some are down on Invicta watches, but I have had good luck with both that I own. This watch gains only 6-7 seconds a week.
My other Invicta (a 9010) gained 1 minute 22 seconds after 2-1/2 months on the winder.
My other Invicta (a 9010) gained 1 minute 22 seconds after 2-1/2 months on the winder.
I like mine. 
