Post by: Dazzler on October 01, 2016, 10:58:46
- my Orient watch seems to start falling apart - two maintenance shop visits within a month
Any ideas of a possible replacements, lads?) (I own Casio Edifice too; need a mechanical watch with sapphire glass and automatic winding)
So you wont get one of those watches from a $2 shop then?
Post by: meehalych on October 01, 2016, 11:11:08
So you wont get one of those watches from a $2 shop then?:)
Had to resort to Google's help to find what 2$ shop is.
Nope)
Post by: Dazzler on October 01, 2016, 11:29:21
Post by: CraigB on October 01, 2016, 11:49:00
my Orient watch seems to start falling apart - two maintenance shop visits within a monthI've never had any problems with my Longines or Tissot automatics :goodjob2: My Longines watch also uses Hesalite crystal rather than sapphire as it lighter - stronger and will outlast the others :)
Any ideas of a possible replacements, lads?) (I own Casio Edifice too; need a mechanical watch with sapphire glass and automatic winding)
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 01, 2016, 12:05:01
Post by: rustynutz on October 03, 2016, 03:19:07
Seiko Sapphire Titanium (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Tfd95U4HL._AC_UL320_SR200,320_.jpg)
I've had a few Seikos over the years and have found them pretty reliable. :goodjob:
Post by: CraigB on October 03, 2016, 04:43:06
Citizen Eco driveI've got one of those too, an hour in the sun will keep it powered for about 3 months :goodjob2:
Post by: The Gonz on October 03, 2016, 06:15:07
Post by: Dazzler on October 03, 2016, 07:18:13
My Breitling 1894 Chronometre Certifie has never stopped, even in the dark. :happydance:
Something like these... :Shocked:
:link: breitling 1884 Search for a wristwatch (http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/index.htm?dosearch=true&goal_didYouMean=1&query=breitling+1884)
It wouldn't want to stop! :whistler:
I might trade one of our cars in on one! :snigger:
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 03, 2016, 07:27:40
I have a bluetooth one on order $20.00 AUD. :snigger:
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 03, 2016, 08:04:27
Now I wear a nice shiny one (not Seiko) that records video for me. :D
Post by: CraigB on October 03, 2016, 08:16:17
I also have the first Citizen Eco Drive World Time model, still runs great and only gets worn when I go overseas or for work as its up to all challenges.
Then there is the two Patek fakes I got a couple of years ago mentioned here previously on the forum, both use Miyolta Citizen 21 jewel automatic movements and get worn on my day to day travels.
I've got the Tissot Heritage visodate automatic (pictured below), that one mostly sits in it's display case for dressy occasions.
(http://i.imgur.com/pqtHAHa.png)
And last of all I have my Longines Classic automatic (pictured below), which I'll wear to informal occasions.
(http://i.imgur.com/sixVifp.png)
Had a custom gold Seiko automatic with pearl inlaid face made for me 20 years ago but that one got stolen, thankfully it was insured :sweating:
Also had two others that I fell out of love with, gave the Hugo Boss to my father and a Tissot to my brother.
Post by: Dazzler on October 03, 2016, 08:30:09
Mind you, how many of you have a spare smartwatch? .... :mrgreen:
I doubt I will ever use it again but I still have my Pebble smartwatch in the draw. I now use my Moto 360 smart watch.
I've got a couple of reasonable Citizen watches but I won 1 of them and inherited the other... :cool:
Post by: neptune on October 03, 2016, 13:33:54
Post by: CraigB on October 03, 2016, 14:53:49
I once had a watch, when I was 7 years old, then the battery ran out and I never had another one since.That's why I don't buy battery watches :D the quality and workmanship is in Swiss automatics and I never leave home without one, I think some of my watches are older than you are :snigger:
Post by: Dazzler on October 03, 2016, 20:27:50
Not sure if its good or not, but I got 54.71l of Diesel into the 53l tank, first click, no brimming shenenigans. Tomorrow its time for service again.
I once had a watch, when I was 7 years old, then the battery ran out and I never had another one since. Yet I somehow still manage to keep better track of time than my watch wielding friends. I do get the entire jewelry thing, I just never was one for adornments. :P
(http://i.imgur.com/3TmzNLR.jpg)
Wierd you got that much in on first click! What has Mom got to do with anything (on your receipt)
and... How in the hell do you survive without a watch! I understand there are plenty of clocks around, but even though I'm now retired I'm a stickler for punctuality. I'm always checking the time... "Sh*t, the kids will be here shortly, I better get my skates on....."
Post by: Surferdude on October 03, 2016, 21:13:26
And I've had more than a few watches over the years. But I rarely wear one now.
I have 4.
Top of the list would be my Omega Deville which came from Goodyear after 25 years service. I know it's worth a bit (bot Breittling "worth", but more than I'd ever spend on a watch). I've had it since 2000 and it only came up for a battery about 4 years ago. I normally replace my own but took it to a watch specialist. Cost me $34. "Well, it's not just your run of the mill Seiko", he said when I queried it. Battery lasted 14 months so I took it to a local Mom and Pop shop. Pop is a barber (old style). Mom does cheapie jewellery and watch batteries. $11 and it's still going strong. :crazy1:
I have a Seiko Premier Chronograph. My daughter used to be Marketing Manager at Seiko in the Sydney national office. She bought it new at staff discount but it's really too big for her wrist. So she gave it to me.
I have a Seiko Sports 100 which was my grandfathers. He passed away in 1985. It takes a battery every 3 years or so. I wore it in the surf for years but I just use it now if I go for a walk or a ride.
My surf watch is a Casio digital (the others are all analogue). It has a 10 year battery life and I had a Casio before (which came off in a heavy wipeout) which was also very light on batteries. Cost about $80 IIRC. It's 3 years old now.
Post by: meehalych on October 03, 2016, 21:29:06
+ got my Orient from the maintenance
- not mentally ready to spend more than 500USD for a watch (so Citizen EcoDrive looks a better choice)
Post by: eye30 on October 03, 2016, 22:18:09
Post by: Shambles on October 03, 2016, 22:21:13
- i don't have a watch..........
The "last orders" bell tells you when it's 11pm :P
Post by: eye30 on October 03, 2016, 22:28:06
Cheers, mines a john smith's- i don't have a watch..........
The "last orders" bell tells you when it's 11pm
1 pint = 20 minutes
So 3 pints = 1 hour
If i fall over = 2 hours therefore time to go home
Post by: xiziz on October 03, 2016, 22:28:47
Wierd you got that much in on first click! What has Mom got to do with anything (on your receipt)
and... How in the hell do you survive without a watch! I understand there are plenty of clocks around, but even though I'm now retired I'm a stickler for punctuality. I'm always checking the time... "Sh*t, the kids will be here shortly, I better get my skates on....."
Moms is the sales tax(we have plenty more taxes on fuel though) :P
I have a good biological clock, I am never late, nor am I early, I arrive precisely when I mean to. :crazy1:
That's why I don't buy battery watches :D the quality and workmanship is in Swiss automatics and I never leave home without one, I think some of my watches are older than you are :snigger:My wife has one older than our combined age, good watches seem to outlive their owners by a hefty margin.
Post by: rustynutz on October 04, 2016, 01:24:21
Post by: The Gonz on October 04, 2016, 02:50:51
Post by: Dazzler on October 04, 2016, 03:57:05
Depends what you call a watch, Russell. My wife just pick up the latest model Fitbit which tells time among many other things.
Trish uses a Garmin Vivofit 2 as a watch and step tracker. :goodjob:
Post by: The Gonz on October 04, 2016, 04:36:27
:victory:Depends what you call a watch, Russell. My wife just pick up the latest model Fitbit which tells time among many other things.
Trish uses a Garmin Vivofit 2 as a watch and step tracker. :goodjob:
Post by: CraigB on October 04, 2016, 05:55:55
Wearing a watch is unfashionable these days, most would rather use a mobile phone... :Pout::Yeah: :crap:
Post by: CraigB on October 04, 2016, 05:59:11
Depends what you call a watch, Russell. My wife just pick up the latest model Fitbit which tells time among many other things.Good little watch that is, she enjoys it so will really get her monies worth from it :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on October 04, 2016, 06:27:48
Depends what you call a watch, Russell. My wife just pick up the latest model Fitbit which tells time among many other things.
Bit like my Moto 360, being a bit hard of hearing the watch vibrating on my wrist is a good phone call alert when I am riding the mower with ear muffs on, or in other noisy environments. The step tracker is also handy + a couple of other features too... :victory:
Post by: tohis on October 04, 2016, 11:04:29
Not sure if its good or not, but I got 54.71l of Diesel into the 53l tank, first click, no brimming shenenigans. Tomorrow its time for service again.
I once had a watch, when I was 7 years old, then the battery ran out and I never had another one since. Yet I somehow still manage to keep better track of time than my watch wielding friends. I do get the entire jewelry thing, I just never was one for adornments. :P
That's better way than what I found out about my previous motorbike. Back in 2005 I had just bought my new Kawa and was cruising around. I noticed the low fuel warning in the dash, but did the math in my head that I have enough fuel to continue. However, after a while the bike suddenly started to cough and died a moment later, and it was easy to guess what's going on. Luckily I was only 1 km away from a gas station, but you can believe I was sweaty as h**l after pushing the 200kg bike over an uphill, wearing all those Gore-tex clothes. Then I managed to put only 15,9 liters to the tank which was supposed to be 18 liters! :Pout: So my math in the head wasn't actually wrong, but the tank was 2 liters smaller.
Speaking about watches... I got my first watch when I was about 5 years old, and being the golden 1980s it was a digital one, and I was hooked for life about them. I got some new ones when the previous got broken. Then came nineties and digital watches went out of fashion, but I kept mine. Then came the millennium and watches in general went out of fashion because "hey, but the mobile phone has a watch!" but I didn't buy that excuse and kept my stubborn head.
The last 10 years my choice have been a classic Casio A158WA, and I have few more of them in my drawer so I will not run out of them for the rest of my life. So you could really say digital watches being my thing. To top it all the unusual, because I'm left handed, I wear it in my right hand! :twisted: Even my alarm clock is a digital Casio (again, no excuse of mobile phone having an alarm clock).
(http://www.casio.com/resource/images/xlarge/a158w-1_xlarge.jpg)
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 04, 2016, 11:07:19
Post by: Shambles on October 04, 2016, 11:23:30
@Phil №❶ :goodjob:
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 04, 2016, 11:24:36
Post by: meehalych on October 04, 2016, 11:40:29
I have owned a few watches so far: the first one was a Russian made, mechanical; then I replaced it with Orient mechanical autowinding. For the time being I do have another Orient watch and one Casio for running and bicycling.
Post by: meehalych on October 04, 2016, 11:50:19
My first watch was similar to this one, except for a background picture
(http://russian-sales.com/wp-content/uploads/1_811818_komandirskie.jpg)
What Russian watches lack mostly is a design in my opinion.
Post by: eye30 on October 04, 2016, 12:06:59
A watch dog
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 04, 2016, 12:08:25
Post by: CraigB on October 04, 2016, 12:37:46
Does anyone use an automatic winding device, by the way?Yes, mine is like this one available from Watch Works
(http://i.imgur.com/zBbMVt0.jpg)
Post by: AlanHo on October 04, 2016, 13:21:44
My late wife had a gold Rolex Oyster at the same time - I sold it in the UK for £5,750 after she died.
Post by: rustynutz on October 05, 2016, 00:45:55
Wearing a watch is unfashionable these days, most would rather use a mobile phone... :Pout::Yeah: :crap:
YES, I do...I'm talking about traditional watches, not these mini computers strapped to your wrist which, as an aside, are able to display the time!
Post by: CraigB on October 05, 2016, 06:09:07
I think you're out of touch with reality Rusty, classic watches are as popular as ever especially in the designer ranges, take a walk into Smales and you'll see that the vintage classic look has and will never die out plus all the new oversized face models that are all the trend now as well as the new ceramic watches.Wearing a watch is unfashionable these days, most would rather use a mobile phone... :Pout::Yeah: :crap:
YES, I do...I'm talking about traditional watches, not these mini computers strapped to your wrist which, as an aside, are able to display the time!
New surf branded models popup continually and the amount of new Swiss brands coming onto the market now is mind boggling.
Post by: rustynutz on October 06, 2016, 00:54:05
What I see though is that many people now don't bother with a watch, instead they just look at the time on their mobile phone...
Of those that do wear a watch, many now seem to be sporting a smartwatch or some sort of fitness based watch...
That's the "reality" I see.... :undecided:
Post by: Dazzler on October 06, 2016, 03:25:44
I'm not saying there aren't still people buying traditional watches... :head_butt:
What I see though is that many people now don't bother with a watch, instead they just look at the time on their mobile phone...
Of those that do wear a watch, many now seem to be sporting a smartwatch or some sort of fitness based watch...
That's the "reality" I see.... :undecided:
Yeah, I'm actually surprised how many on here still have fancy conventional watches considering what you are saying Russell.
:undecided:
Post by: FatBoy on October 06, 2016, 03:57:45
I'm currently wearing my "work" watch. It is a Casio G-shock Aviation watch. Good timekeeping and solar powered, with a convex lens that doesn't allow you to blind the other pilot with the reflection! It also has UTC time, an important time in my profession. Very easy to change time-zones too (and it has Adelaide/NT time, but not NL time). When I am in range of the time signal (unfortunately not in Australia) it updates the time automatically each day. I purchased this one on eBay from the USA.
:link: GW3000B-1A - G-Shock - G-Shock, Mens, Tough, Aviator, Analog, Digital, Watches | CASIO America, Inc. (http://www.casio.com/products/archive/Watches/G-Shock/GW3000B-1A/)
I have my "yard work" watch at home, which is also a Casio G-shock. It is just a basic digital watch with NVG compatible lighting. This was purchase in a PX in the USA. Very tough watch which has had many scrapes and bangs against the side of ships and aircraft. Again, it is solar powered.
My dress watch is a Seiko that I purchased in Hong Kong last year. Just a basic analogue watch in silver. No special features other than a stop watch.
I also have a Tag Heuer "copy" watch that I purchased in Dubai a few years back. It is similar in look to this one. Very accurate for a copy watch.
:link: Aquaracer 300M Calibre 5Automatic Watch40.5mm Blue ?sunray? Polished steel bracelet | TAG Heuer (http://www.tagheuer.com.au/luxury-watches/aquaracer/aquaracer-300m-calibre-5automatic-watch40-5mm-blue-sunray-polished-steel-bracelet)
Being a professional aviator, I love Breitling watches. I have a copy watch, again from Dubai, although this one isn't very good. Poor timekeeping and the date would go to the 39th of each month.
The one I would like is the following:
:link: Breitling Cockpit B50 - Multifunction pilot's chronograph (http://www.breitling.com/en/models/professional/cockpit-b50/)
or this one:
:link: Breitling Emergency - Swiss watch with personal locator beacon (http://www.breitling.com/en/models/professional/emergency/)
However, I don't see the need for having a built in EPIRB, unless it is for the "wank" factor. "Look at my watch, it has an EPIRB!"
My sons very rarely wear a watch, even though they have them. They just look at their phone for the time. It seems that the older generation (and I include myself in that) are generally the ones that wear watches that aren't anything but watches.
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 06, 2016, 06:29:08
However, I don't see the need for having a built in EPIRB, unless it is for the "wank" factor. "Look at my watch, it has an EPIRB!"
I wouldn't like a watch like that, you could get caught. :whistler:
Post by: The Gonz on October 06, 2016, 07:35:38
... especially if it's also an ePerv :whistler:However, I don't see the need for having a built in EPIRB, unless it is for the "wank" factor. "Look at my watch, it has an EPIRB!"
I wouldn't like a watch like that, you could get caught. :whistler:
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 06, 2016, 10:17:47
Post by: The Gonz on October 06, 2016, 12:02:13
Among them is this:
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EzFF3PSKn3c/maxresdefault.jpg)
and this:
(http://calibre11.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TAG-Heuer-2000-1.jpg)
I also was given a nice Seiko 5Actus Automatic by a friend of the family when I was a teenager:
(http://www.iishop.co.jp/images/seiko5.7621large_1.jpg)
While in AFG I was given a Timex Ironman watch because the ex US Army Colonel employed there as a G13 couldn't understand it:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61MYv%2BdBRxL._UY445_.jpg)
Post by: beerman on October 07, 2016, 08:47:37
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-AsAAOSwf05XOu21/s-l500.jpg)
Post by: Shambles on October 11, 2016, 12:20:17
Here's a watch I wish I had (might just buy one for the hell of it)
(click to show/hide)
Post by: The Gonz on October 11, 2016, 12:26:45
Post by: asathorny on October 11, 2016, 12:41:47
Post by: CraigB on October 11, 2016, 12:53:17
Call those watches? :rolleyes:Don't try to get through airports with it, they might think it's a bomb :D
Here's a watch I wish I had (might just buy one for the hell of it)(click to show/hide)
Post by: The Gonz on October 11, 2016, 13:00:30
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/homeinone/08fina-10k-500.jpg)
Post by: eye30 on October 11, 2016, 14:00:08
My watch is the cheapest Casio watch I could find which is self adjusting, cheap as chips and keeps PERFIK time.... :crazy1: :crazy1: :crazy1: :crazy1: :crazy1: :crazy1:Just like my first Timex.
Post by: FatBoy on October 11, 2016, 21:30:07
Post by: PiL on October 17, 2016, 11:45:59
That is unless your wife buys you something premium as a wedding gift...
I have a cartier santos galbee
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/e2U0gfOvzid_-CweJ2JqPFfBqAJcgEHIK2ZTBCy-JLak6GgKq7rT75YtIaxRE-xgq8M_Wj3-lPglMacTBYzLNxfZxntBpqyMNKckzINjU3rYSn5RmUufEag46jgGwTk0CWJhXGETY-pWDYZb0FSWjPvxXrQ6DKKHpynWiItutVofS8bVf-G9JRYjPcNF_jmM_3OUMWC75TW_np1HwkeLdwGND6IhpimAOLyc0CozOg8VUFe7EnO-4Es4jag=w384-h384-nc)
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 11:46:37
Post by: rustynutz on October 17, 2016, 11:50:11
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 11:51:11
Post by: rustynutz on October 17, 2016, 11:52:52
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 11:53:34
Post by: rustynutz on October 17, 2016, 12:00:19
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Clock_zpskzbio239.jpg~original)
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 12:00:40
:sweating:
Post by: CraigB on October 17, 2016, 12:02:27
I don't need a watch because I have a big clock. :neutral:Is it Swiss, Japanese only have small clocks :whistler:
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 12:03:23
They don't come much bigger.
Post by: CraigB on October 17, 2016, 12:05:41
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 17, 2016, 12:06:31
Post by: CraigB on October 17, 2016, 12:09:07
Post by: The Gonz on October 17, 2016, 12:44:22
Post by: CraigB on October 17, 2016, 12:53:21
Big Ben is the bell, not the clock. :whistler:Well if the bell is big the clock must be huge :D
Post by: FatBoy on October 17, 2016, 13:29:26
Big Ben is the bell, not the clock. :whistler:
Now you are just being pedan-tic (tock).
Post by: neptune on October 17, 2016, 13:47:19
I don't need a watch because I have a big clock. :neutral:
just can't see you clocking out.... :whistler:
Post by: The Gonz on October 17, 2016, 14:09:06
Post by: neptune on October 17, 2016, 23:29:33
You're all softclocks. :P
Not me , Sir..... mine is Big Ben.......... :whistler:
Post by: diablo on October 20, 2016, 00:47:58
:link: Still ticking: The improbable survival of the luxury watch business | Simon Garfield | Life and style | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/19/luxury-watch-industry-survive-digital-age)
The only acceptable jewellery for men? Vanity? the desire to impress others? Make your own mind up. :mrgreen:
I own a 15 year old quartz Seiko and a newer quartz Rotary, the Rotary is accurate to a second a fortnight. That'll do me. :)
Post by: Dazzler on October 20, 2016, 08:17:00
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 20, 2016, 08:29:12
He replied, "I don't know. I'm not in the time business. I'm in the luxury business. If you want to know the time, buy a Timex."
Post by: meehalych on October 25, 2016, 13:01:55
To get a watch as a birthday gift is deemed a bad omen here, so a coin must be given in turn (the same works with knife).
First I wanted my girlfriend to get me Citizen as a present of the forthcoming birthday, but changed it to a coffeemachine :)
(my previous one stays in my mother's home, so have only capsule coffeemaker along with moka and Turk)
Post by: Dazzler on October 25, 2016, 17:18:56
DazzlerIt's ok Misha, I paid, Trish just gave me some money towards it. Anyway, I'll refer to it from now on as a fitness band that tells the time. :D
To get a watch as a birthday gift is deemed a bad omen here, so a coin must be given in turn (the same works with knife).
First I wanted my girlfriend to get me Citizen as a present of the forthcoming birthday, but changed it to a coffeemachine :)
(my previous one stays in my mother's home, so have only capsule coffeemaker along with moka and Turk)
Post by: Lakes on October 25, 2016, 21:28:31
Post by: rustynutz on October 26, 2016, 02:33:04
Came across this old Swiss made Omega pocket watch in my drawer the other day...it belonged to my stepfather (or possibly his father) and I'd forgotten all about it... :undecided:
As you can see it's in very poor condition.
It does have the sellers name on the face (S. Weisser) who, from doing a bit of research, operated a watchmaker/jewellery business in Korumburra in the early 1900's.
(http://i.imgur.com/70E2qIG.jpg)
Post by: meehalych on May 07, 2017, 20:35:04
My another Edifice was borrowed by my future wife at once)
(https://avatars.mds.yandex.net/get-mpic/96484/img_id6020531119338066629/orig)
Post by: Dazzler on May 07, 2017, 20:41:00
Finally I bought myself the new watch - Casio Edifice; solar powered and radio controlled :happydance:.
My another Edifice was borrowed by my future wife at once)
(https://avatars.mds.yandex.net/get-mpic/96484/img_id6020531119338066629/orig)
So it's Analog, but essentially acts like a smartwatch? Which actual model did you get?
:link: SMARTPHONE LINK | EDIFICE | Timepieces | CASIO (http://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/wat/edifice/link_with_smartphone/)
Post by: meehalych on May 07, 2017, 20:59:12
Here is a link to Casio UK
:link: EQW-T620RB-1AER | Racing | Edifice | Timepieces | Products | CASIO (https://www.casio.co.uk/products/timepieces/edifice/racing/product/?v=EQW-T620RB-1AER)
It cost me 300 pounds though :)
Post by: Dazzler on May 07, 2017, 21:34:08
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 08, 2017, 05:27:54
Finally I bought myself the new watch
At least you took your time :D and didn't Russian to it. :)
Post by: Dazzler on May 08, 2017, 11:46:42
:brilliant: I could almost hear your brain ticking over thinking of that!Finally I bought myself the new watch
At least you took your time :D and didn't Russian to it. :)
Post by: CraigB on May 24, 2017, 17:18:47
(http://i.imgur.com/QWL871S.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on May 24, 2017, 21:33:46
Were having a clean out this weekend and taking all sorts of stuff over to Trish's Mum's house for another garage sale including..
My 2nd and 3rd best smart watches...
Moto360 and Pebble... :goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on May 24, 2017, 22:25:56
The Citizen eco drive still keeping perfect time must be 15 yearsold now?
Post by: CraigB on May 25, 2017, 02:36:15
Hope your always on time!I'm usually early 😁
The Citizen eco drive still keeping perfect time must be 15 yearsold now?
I've got an Eco drive world time model that is probably just as old, It's looking a bit worn these days so I use that one for daily grind stuff, still works well👍
Post by: ABSi30 on June 08, 2017, 21:12:36
Post by: meehalych on August 11, 2017, 11:10:31
Post by: Dazzler on August 11, 2017, 11:30:16
https://www.thomasjewellers.com.au/seiko-astron-mens-dress-gps-solar-watch-sse089j/?ads_cmpid=695759473&ads_adid=40072620710&ads_matchtype=b&ads_network=g&ads_creative=211291592585&utm_term=&ads_targetid=dsa-63527792514&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4fCqPzO1QIVyn-9Ch2SZwNvEAAYASAAEgLNrPD_BwE
Post by: CraigB on August 11, 2017, 11:36:36
I see what you mean... A $3000 here..Looking in the wrong place Dazz, you'd have to be crazy to buy watches in Australia when can get from the Singapore and Hong Kong stores for a fraction of the price they try to rip us off here :link: Items in creationwatches au store on eBay ! (http://stores.ebay.com.au/creationwatches-au/_i.html?_nkw=Seiko+Astron&LH_TitleDesc=1&x=23&y=6)
:link: Seiko 'Astron' Mens Dress GPS Solar Watch SSE089J (https://www.thomasjewellers.com.au/seiko-astron-mens-dress-gps-solar-watch-sse089j/?ads_cmpid=695759473&ads_adid=40072620710&ads_matchtype=b&ads_network=g&ads_creative=211291592585&utm_term=&ads_targetid=dsa-63527792514&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4fCqPzO1QIVyn-9Ch2SZwNvEAAYASAAEgLNrPD_BwE)
I've used Creation Watches for several of my purchases and always top quality and cheapest you'll find :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on August 11, 2017, 11:39:56
Post by: CraigB on August 11, 2017, 11:49:33
It's ok Craig I think $300 is a lot for a watch... so I won't be buying one of those in a hurry!Have a look on Creation Watches, a $300 watch here would likely be half or less there :)
That silver Seiko solar watch I wore in Tassie is $699 here in the shops, cost me only $224 through Creation's :happydance:
Post by: Dazzler on August 11, 2017, 11:58:06
Post by: meehalych on August 14, 2017, 09:17:29
mmm, the price there is quite attractive in case it is a genuine watch
Post by: CraigB on August 14, 2017, 11:03:13
CraigBYes they're genuine, comes with the key card and international warranty :goodjob2:
mmm, the price there is quite attractive in case it is a genuine watch
Post by: AlanHo on August 14, 2017, 19:20:55
(https://image.ibb.co/fg56SF/Watch.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2017, 23:17:53
This one trumps you all. A Russian masterpiece.You can get replicas on ebay for $5.99
(https://image.ibb.co/fg56SF/Watch.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
But I'm guessing that an original would be dearer...
Post by: The Gonz on August 15, 2017, 08:59:43
Post by: meehalych on August 27, 2017, 17:46:09
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Post by: CraigB on August 27, 2017, 18:19:05
I like to keep my leather band watches for dress occasions (nice dinners out with the girlfriend) and stainless bands for day to day stuff.
For water sports or working in the garage I'll wear one of my nylon or rubber band watches.
Post by: andsome on August 27, 2017, 20:06:56
Post by: CraigB on August 28, 2017, 05:29:01
I have a Casio Wave Ceptor. It connects every night to the atomic clock and is absolutely bang on the correct time. It cost less than £50. Why pay anything up to several thousand pounds for something no where near as accurate?.Craftsmanship :)
Why buy a car when the bus will get you there :winker:
Post by: The Gonz on August 28, 2017, 08:23:02
Post by: Dazzler on August 28, 2017, 09:34:49
I'm sure I read somewhere here that some big name in fashion watches once said "If you want something that tells the time, get a Timex". :lol:
Love it! :rofl:
Post by: eye30 on August 28, 2017, 11:14:59
My timex may be donkey's years old but keeps exact time.I'm sure I read somewhere here that some big name in fashion watches once said "If you want something that tells the time, get a Timex".
Love it! :rofl:
And i don't mean just twice a day!
Post by: AlanHo on August 28, 2017, 15:37:31
Now that this thread has reminded me of its existence, I might just do that.
Post by: andsome on August 28, 2017, 16:38:03
:link: 18 Most Expensive Watches in the World - The Trend Spotter (https://www.thetrendspotter.net/expensive-watches/)
Post by: CraigB on August 28, 2017, 16:53:57
I did think about buying one from here, but I understand that they are in the main no where near as accurate as my Casio.Not to hard to adjust a watch, even my cheaper Seiko automatic is accurate to within 100th of a second per year, wonder how many years I get before I have to adjust it for 1 second :whistler: :lol:
:link: 18 Most Expensive Watches in the World - The Trend Spotter (https://www.thetrendspotter.net/expensive-watches/)
Post by: CraigB on September 06, 2018, 12:21:12
I don't have any Kinetics in the collection so might be my new daily wearer
(https://i.imgur.com/C21Qa66.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on September 06, 2018, 13:23:50
Post by: CraigB on September 06, 2018, 13:31:41
Nice! How much? :cool:I should have pre-empt that question Dazz :) from Germany it came to $525, they're $1040 in shops here.
Post by: Dazzler on September 06, 2018, 13:38:35
Post by: CraigB on September 06, 2018, 13:42:53
:Shocked: how many arms have you got? :crazy2:13, plus a few antique pocket watches :)
Post by: tw2005 on September 06, 2018, 17:01:35
Do you have a phobia of running out of time?:Shocked: how many arms have you got? :crazy2:13, plus a few antique pocket watches :)
I do like the Seikos, mine's 11 years now, first one was 13. Not a mark on the sapphire glass and driven over once :winker:
Post by: CraigB on September 06, 2018, 17:43:17
Do you have a phobia of running out of time?:lol: never enough time :)
I do like the Seikos, mine's 11 years now, first one was 13. Not a mark on the sapphire glass and driven over once :winker:
Got my eye on a Grand Seiko currently in need of minor repair, couple of jewels and coil, if I can snabble it for under 2.5K will be good and likely sell this one :fingers:
Post by: Shambles on September 13, 2018, 21:19:40
(https://i.imgur.com/rh25jdx.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on September 13, 2018, 22:24:53
Letters know how reliable it is please. :D
Post by: CraigB on September 14, 2018, 05:24:36
Beat THIS!Ooooh thats a rare one, I'll have to get myself one of them :lol:
(https://i.imgur.com/rh25jdx.jpg)
Post by: PhireSideZA on September 14, 2018, 06:18:59
Mine aren't nearly as fancy. Somewhere in a box (I am between houses at the moment) I have some sort of Guess watch and a Swatch that I inherited from my granddad (rest in peace Pappie) but I don't wear the latter as it has sentimental value to me.
My daily is a cheap Xiaomi Mi Band 2 that is waterproof, has survived many a shower and I use it to keep track of my sleep patterns, heart rate, use it as Bluetooth Unlock on my cellphone and to notify me of incoming calls as my phone is anyways always on silent mode. The battery is still good after two years and I get around 35 days off a single charge
Post by: AlanHo on September 14, 2018, 11:52:57
I still have a heavy identical fake one, which is an excellent copy with a steady sweep of the second hand, only the slightly loose bracelet links give the game away. However, I never wear it. Friends and family have ribbed me about showing off and some wags make smarmy comments like I need a fake gold neck chain, fake bracelet and fake chunky rings to complete the ensemble.
I sold my genuine Rolex 8 years ago together with my late wife's gold Rolex which I bought in Saudi Arabia from an expat. It was her 10 year's service award from her Saudi employer and was brand new. It was devalued by being engraved with her name and employer on the back. She already had a diamond encrusted Rolex and regarded this 'cheap' one as tatty.
My regular watches are a stainless steel gold trimmed Citizen Eco Drive and a similar one which is 'gold plated'. Plus a large diameter, battery operated, super thin Accurist 9ct gold one.
All have bracelets - I dont like watch straps.
Post by: Hornet on September 15, 2018, 10:06:08
I like Seiko too which is what I have tended to buy in the past, since I was a kid, in fact.Just thinking Doggie the recording time device you have would be good for any seafarer who wanted to "watch" something on the video "watch" while on "watch" Having said that I will watch for any comment thereon.
Now I wear a nice shiny one (not Seiko) that records video for me. :D
Post by: Crustycottage on September 17, 2018, 14:10:52
(https://preview.ibb.co/fLUcuz/tissot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ht4AEz)
worse watch i ever bought was automatic winding Ingersoll In6802ch whcih looked great in the shop. I wore it once and just cant read the bloody time at night. those luminous hour dots mean nothing when you cant see the hands :rolleyes: Heavy MOFO too
(https://image.ibb.co/b2LmMe/s_l1600.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2018, 14:42:12
The Ingersoll looks like a nice dress watch, not meant for practical use :) just a classy watch to wear when your taking the wife out to a nice dinner or the casino :wink: good automatics should have some weight to it especially if it's Sapphire front and back, some Longines like one I pictured earlier in the thread use NASA grade Hesalite to reduce weight and you barely know you're wearing them.
Post by: neptune on September 17, 2018, 16:57:00
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2018, 17:17:52
Who has a watch that is a pearler to see the face at night timeMe :) Seiko S5 Automatic field watch
(https://i.imgur.com/T8zh8Uj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aKEkTI4.jpg)
Post by: Getjet on September 17, 2018, 17:41:23
My current daily wear.
(http://i.imgur.com/TZ8SDC9.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2018, 17:54:50
Here's a genuine
(https://i.imgur.com/965Zw4J.png)
Post by: Barbarulo on September 17, 2018, 20:09:34
Post by: Getjet on September 18, 2018, 12:38:13
The photos from Hamilton almost look like theyre digitally created.
The 7750 is certainly the thickest movement I have but at least you never forget you're wearing a watch...
Post by: CraigB on September 18, 2018, 12:50:41
Yep. It's a genuine.No problem, my log doesn't show all variations so was just curious :goodjob2: I've nothing against fakes either, I did have a couple of Patek replicas though I broke one and gave the other to my Father :)
The photos from Hamilton almost look like theyre digitally created.
The 7750 is certainly the thickest movement I have but at least you never forget you're wearing a watch...
Post by: CraigB on September 18, 2018, 13:07:01
Ahem... Apple Watch... but phone calls can = money for me so it's a business proposition. But I appreciate a good watch.I was admiring the new Apple Watch during the Keynote the other night, very nice...especially the Hermes collection :)
Post by: Barbarulo on September 19, 2018, 07:40:45
Ahem... Apple Watch... but phone calls can = money for me so it's a business proposition. But I appreciate a good watch.I was admiring the new Apple Watch during the Keynote the other night, very nice...especially the Hermes collection :)
Love the Hermes. And for only $2000, one can be yours! Actually, $2000 is very reasonable for a quality watch, but I don't see how you can justify a watch band for that sort of money! Which is what you're paying for.
Post by: CraigB on September 19, 2018, 08:03:27
Yes $700 for a leather strap is a bit high :whistler: plus they have custom faces included in the software :)Ahem... Apple Watch... but phone calls can = money for me so it's a business proposition. But I appreciate a good watch.I was admiring the new Apple Watch during the Keynote the other night, very nice...especially the Hermes collection :)
Love the Hermes. And for only $2000, one can be yours! Actually, $2000 is very reasonable for a quality watch, but I don't see how you can justify a watch band for that sort of money! Which is what you're paying for.
Post by: Dazzler on September 19, 2018, 11:18:38
Love the Hermes.
Bloody dreadful name for a watch! Sounds like something I could catch holidaying in Perth! :crazy1:
Post by: Barbarulo on September 19, 2018, 14:24:32
I think they're a leather accessory maker or something. Made for the rich and stupid.
Post by: CraigB on September 19, 2018, 15:27:00
I think they're a leather accessory maker or something. Made for the rich and stupid.They’re a seriously overpriced fashion accessories company :link: Hermes - The official Hermes online store (https://www.hermes.com/au/en/)
Post by: Barbarulo on September 20, 2018, 07:57:55
They’re a seriously overpriced fashion accessories company :link: Hermes - The official Hermes online store (https://www.hermes.com/au/en/)
I think you're being a bit harsh. Those t-shirts are only $490 :Shocked:
Post by: CraigB on September 20, 2018, 08:07:52
Yeah I suppose, $490 isn't much compared to the $1500 sneakers and $1000 sandals :faint:They’re a seriously overpriced fashion accessories company :link: Hermes - The official Hermes online store (https://www.hermes.com/au/en/)
I think you're being a bit harsh. Those t-shirts are only $490 :Shocked:
Post by: Getjet on September 20, 2018, 17:10:28
This was when it was new and it now has a nice patina.
(http://i.imgur.com/8FRXSms.jpg)
Post by: Getjet on September 20, 2018, 17:14:51
(http://i.imgur.com/80lTzPA.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on September 20, 2018, 17:35:03
Steinhart Nav-b hand wind...Steinhart is nice with the bronze look :goodjob2:
This was when it was new and it now has a nice patina.
(http://i.imgur.com/8FRXSms.jpg)