Watch Ya Wearing
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Can you tell me how many seconds +/- errors per day the ancient oyster clock made a hundred years ago? I'm talking about Oyster from Cyma, Rolex, Tudor and Oyster Watch Co. It is clear that now they are already worn out and the error is higher.
When in good shape and properly serviced, such a quality watch from the 1950s or later can be +/- 10secs a day, more if pivots are worn or bent, less if in really good shape, assuming the mainspring is OK and the hairspring untouched. Parts can be a problem. Accuracy on vintage watches is hard to predict if new parts are unavailable.
It is my day job to work on vintage watches...
Seiko chrono and women size omega:
A few of mine:
I'm talking about a 30mm watch from before World War II.
Bought new as a high school graduation gift in 1955 and handed down in the family since. Small-ish at 34mm compared to what is normal these days. This was on the wrist most weekends for decades while operating a chainsaw. I can assure you it went through more than the Speedmaster did qualifying for the Apollo program! So yes, I am a believer in the build quality of Omega - I have seen it first hand.
Major restoration a few years ago to look like this. I spot an Omega of the same vintage in the picture above that @shervouet posted.
Major restoration a few years ago to look like this. I spot an Omega of the same vintage in the picture above that @shervouet posted.
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34mm is the old standard from the 50s to 60s men's watches: fits well for a lot of people. 30mm is more a US style of the 40s, a bit too small for me. But it is coming back, a small vintage Cartier is hot stuff these days.
A shame that you can't find such thin and small modern watches with simple yet detailed dials anymore. Those old 34mm Omega/Longines/Rolex etc are a bit like a vintage Gillette for me, a very cool tool that you can still use fairly often you are careful.
A full 18k Zenith, the sharpest 1950s gold watch I saw last year :
A shame that you can't find such thin and small modern watches with simple yet detailed dials anymore. Those old 34mm Omega/Longines/Rolex etc are a bit like a vintage Gillette for me, a very cool tool that you can still use fairly often you are careful.
A full 18k Zenith, the sharpest 1950s gold watch I saw last year :
Yes, old type is my favorite razor. Not only do I like old watches and razors, I also buy old clothes. Old clothes have a thin, ideal waist for me and I order them to tailors as a sample. Without a sample, they don’t understand exactly how I want to sew for myself.
Antique Hoosier
“Aircooled”
HAGWE
Antique Hoosier
“Aircooled”
See if I can make it a full day wearing this 42mm Black Titanium beast.
This watch seems out of the norm for you.
Antique Hoosier
“Aircooled”
TOTALLY. I don’t believe I’ve ever worn it for a complete day in the 2 or so years I’ve owned it. I’ve sold so many watches I’m trying some on before they hit the selling block. Might make a multi watch trade at a local jeweler that I’ve dealt with in the past. Likely a 7-8 for ONE deal! Stay tuned.
