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Time pieces/Watches?

Somebody said this thread needs a bump.

My dad bought this in 1968 GMT Master from the naafi in Sharjah he gave it to me a couple of years ago because he reckoned his automatic pepsi seiko kept better time.

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aishooternz said:
Somebody said this thread needs a bump.

My dad bought this in 1968 GMT Master from the naafi in Sharjah he gave it to me a couple of years ago because he reckoned his automatic pepsi seiko kept better time.

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Nobody ever accused a Rolex of keeping good time…😂
 
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This won’t be popular and I’m not knocking them really, but Rolex doesn’t do anything for me. If you like them that’s completely fine I just don’t think they seem that special.

If I had crazy watch money I’d get a Hublot or something similar that’s not the traditional classy looking watch...I bet a $200,000.00 MP-09 would piss some people off.

Maybe a full sapphire case?

This is cool
 
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7.62willdo said:
Nobody ever accused a Rolex of keeping good time…😂
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I didn't buy my Day/Date because I cared about it keeping good time. That's what iPhones are for. You only have to dig a little to find out they don't keep consistent time over the long haul. They're a mechanical movement, subject to wear, dirt/grime intrusion and lubrication breaking down. They require maintenance to keep them going. To me, they really are more of a piece of jewelry as opposed to a "timepiece".

Unlike my iPhone, my Day/Date has appreciated in value by three times from what I originally paid for it. It presses many of the right buttons for me and very few of the wrong ones :)
 
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akmike47 said:
This won’t be popular and I’m not knocking them really, but Rolex doesn’t do anything for me. If you like them that’s completely fine I just don’t think they seem that special.
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Rolex has a love-hate following. I like them and have a couple. I prefer the vintage ones.

They really are an amazing, rugged, solid watch. But in the '80's got turned into a status symbol and that has altered the brand. They really are tools. Sadly, somewhat got to the point where they were only worn by tools ;-)

That said, they are amazing watches and have some very classic styling and rugged capabilities. But sort of like BMW's... got associated with... dickheads. Even though that is not a fair assessment of some great mechanical design.

If you like a Rolex, wear it proudly. And don't be a dick. ;-)

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
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Threadcutter308 said:
I didn't buy my Day/Date because I cared about it keeping good time. That's what iPhones are for. You only have to dig a little to find out they don't keep consistent time over the long haul.

Unlike my iPhone, my Day/Date has appreciated in value by three times from what I originally paid for it. :)
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I bought my first one (Day/Date) for one reason... it was a bit of precision that I could have on me at all times. The cult of precision. So much amazing craftsmanship in a little package! It's what mechanical watches are all about! All kinds!

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
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sirhrmechanic said:
Rolex has a love-hate following. I like them and have a couple. I prefer the vintage ones.

They really are an amazing, rugged, solid watch. But in the '80's got turned into a status symbol and that has altered the brand. They really are tools. Sadly, somewhat got to the point where they were only worn by tools ;-)

That said, they are amazing watches and have some very classic styling and rugged capabilities. But sort of like BMW's... got associated with... dickheads. Even though that is not a fair assessment of some great mechanical design.

If you like a Rolex, wear it proudly. And don't be a dick. ;-)

Cheers,

Sirhr
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I like watches, I just can’t afford to even browse anything I like 😆
 
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Had a Tudor Submariner that I think I picked up in the early 2000s for $800.00. Loved that watch but gave it to my little brother as a college graduation gift. He has that thing on every time I visit. Takes away the sting of "What the fuck was I thinking?!?" I still kick myself thinking back to when the Tudor Prince chronos could be picked up pretty regularly for $2000.00 <sigh>
 
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7.62willdo said:
Have you paid to have it serviced yet? That take a little off the appreciation…..😂
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Yes. I've never sent it/them to Rolex. They charge Rape Rates That quite frankly, I'm no where close to willing to pay.

I've had them serviced locally, the most recent one by an independant repair guy who was very reasonably priced, compared to Rolex. He tore it completely down to individual parts, took pics and videos of the reassembly. It was really cool stuff.

But, to your point, still not cheap. If the overhaul/teardown/cleaning/reassembly is done correctly/thoroughly/conscientiously, the overhaul should last 6 to 7 years. Then, rinse/repeat.

Oh, and the Day/Dates eat mainsprings. Particularly when they're coming up to needing a new overhaul. The lubrication dries out, the movement starts getting tight and the poor mainspring shits the bed.

To @sirhrmechanic's point, here's another example of Swiss workmanship. It is Craftsmanship like this that causes me to want to own a Rolex. The engine in this boat is one hundred and twenty one years old. It looks and runs like the day it was commissioned.

 
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Yes. I've never sent it/them to Rolex. They charge Rape Rates That quite frankly, I'm no where close to willing to pay.

I've had them serviced locally, the most recent one by an independant repair guy who was very reasonably priced, compared to Rolex. But, to your point, still not cheap. If the overhaul/teardown/cleaning/reassembly is done correctly/thoroughly/conscientiously, the overhaul should last 6 to 7 years. Then, rinse/repeat.

To @sirhrmechanic's point, here's another example of Swiss workmanship. It is Craftsmanship like this that causes to want to own a Rolex. The engine in this boat is one hundred and twenty one years old. It looks like the day it was commissioned.

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Ever see the guys on YouTube that repair old watches? Kind of relaxing.
 
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nikonNUT said:
Had a Tudor Submariner that I think I picked up in the early 2000s for $800.00. Loved that watch but gave it to my little brother as a college graduation gift. He has that thing on every time I visit. Takes away the sting of "What the fuck was I thinking?!?" I still kick myself thinking back to when the Tudor Prince chronos could be picked up pretty regularly for $2000.00 <sigh>
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One of the "Idiot, I should have bought that" was a Tudor Daytona SS. $900 used in 1995 in a store in Columbus, Oh. That was a lot of $$ for me at the time and I had my Day/Date. So passed. Oops.

Cost me a lot when I later had to get a 'real' Daytona. That said, that has appreciated amazingly. But I won't sell it, so guess it doesn't matter.

Sirhr
 
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7.62willdo said:
Hollywood made Rolex what it is today
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Not untrue, but from a business standpoint, Rolex has done a brilliant job of marketing on their own. Presently, they are sold out for at least a year. That is why the secondary/used market is so hot right now. You just can't get new ones. You can't even buy your way to the front of the line.

I have owned some of them for over 48 years and I have never seen anything like this.
 
Looking at my old Hamilton pocket watch with gold chain and pen knife and still runs I am amazed at how well built those old watches were, made by craftsmen that don't exist anymore, but there are a few.
I am looking for a very basic watch with 24 hr dial and glow in the dark hands.
Probably will find it at Walmart or Amazon. Don't want all of the electric zoomerinos and push this bogatrod to make if find yout heart rate or some such shit as that. I don't want to glow in the dark and be GPSed.
So what am I looking for?
 
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Not untrue, but from a business standpoint, Rolex has done a brilliant job of marketing on their own. Presently, they are sold out for at least a year. That is why the secondary/used market is so hot right now. You just can't get new ones. You can't even buy your way to the front of the line.

I have owned some of them for over 48 years and I have never seen anything like this.
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What’s crazy is the price I’ve seen people pay for “reproduction” Rolex watches

Bitch you just paid $1000 for a knockoff
 
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sirhrmechanic said:
One of the "Idiot, I should have bought that" was a Tudor Daytona SS. $900 used in 1995 in a store in Columbus, Oh. That was a lot of $$ for me at the time and I had my Day/Date. So passed. Oops.

Cost me a lot when I later had to get a 'real' Daytona. That said, that has appreciated amazingly. But I won't sell it, so guess it doesn't matter.

Sirhr
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Long term hold. They are an investment. ;)
 
Foul Mike said:
Looking at my old Hamilton pocket watch with gold chain and pen knife and still runs I am amazed at how well built those old watches were, made by craftsmen that don't exist anymore, but there are a few.
I am looking for a very basic watch with 24 hr dial and glow in the dark hands.
Probably will find it at Walmart or Amazon. Don't want all of the electric zoomerinos and push this bogatrod to make if find yout heart rate or some such shit as that. I don't want to glow in the dark and be GPSed.
So what am I looking for?
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Luminox
 
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Oh yeah, people get scammed.......:cry:
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They paid tht knowing it was reproduction, supposedly these were worth the money...they were quality watches, just fake Rolex’s lol.

I sold watches back in the day, my boss knew all about whoever made them but it’s been to long for me to remember the details.
 
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sirhrmechanic said:
One of the "Idiot, I should have bought that" was a Tudor Daytona SS. $900 used in 1995 in a store in Columbus, Oh. That was a lot of $$ for me at the time and I had my Day/Date. So passed. Oops.

Cost me a lot when I later had to get a 'real' Daytona. That said, that has appreciated amazingly. But I won't sell it, so guess it doesn't matter.

Sirhr
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That was the one I kicked myself over...
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Or another "cheapie" <cough>, a Zenith El Premiro.
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Fun fact... Rolex bought movements from Zenith to go in the Daytona's for a while.
 
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akmike47 said:
They paid tht knowing it was reproduction, supposedly these were worth the money...they were quality watches, just fake Rolex’s lol.

I sold watches back in the day, my boss knew all about whoever made them but it’s been to long for me to remember the details.
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Yep, and people ask/say "well, if you were to melt down all the gold in a Rolex, the value of the gold wouldn't come close to equalling the selling price of the watch".

Absolutely true statement, but absolutely zero relevance.

I don't really have a problem with "reproductions" (Rolex certainly does though). People want the Rolex look and many can't afford them. I get it. What I can't stand though are the female bimbo whores with snotty "I'm better than you" attitudes, flashing their bling around.
 
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Yep, and people ask/say "well, if you were to melt down all the gold in a Rolex, the value of the gold wouldn't come close to equalling the selling price of the watch".

Absolutely true statement, but absolutely zero relevance.

I don't really have a problem with "reproductions" (Rolex certainly does though). People want the Rolex look and many can't afford them. I get it. What I can't stand though are the female bimbo whores with snotty "I'm better than you" attitudes, flashing their bling around.
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I guess they don’t realize the time to make a watch or equipment and man hour costs lol.

I think they are way over priced, but the old prices made sense. That’s what you get for wanting a status symbol though....mo money. (I’m not saying that’s all it is for everyone)

My problem is I don’t like gold/silver/stainless really. I like a bright color, black, or both.....or camo.

I really want the multi cam Mudmaster they made for the British military but fuck the markup. I have the same carbon fiber bezel, but black everything.
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I’ve yet to find the reproduction camo pieces to replace my black parts anywhere.
 
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That was the one I kicked myself over...
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Or another "cheapie" <cough>, a Zenith El Premiro.
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Fun fact... Rolex bought movements from Zenith to go in the Daytona's for a while.
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Zenith El Primero is NOT a cheapie. It's one of my grail watches. Also used in the Ebel "Sonny Crockett" El Primero. I do have one of those!

Nice... very nice!

Sirhr
 
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akmike47 said:
Every guy I’ve ever ever known that’s collected full autos has also been into fancy cigars, watches, and whiskey. I want to be that cool lol
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It is called the "Cult of Precision."

Cars, guns, watches, clocks, miniatures, optics... it is all about craftsmanship and fine hand-made things. Not about cost. Not about bling. Not about showing off. But about an appreciation for things that are made by hand... by masters. And being able to be the custodian for a while before passing them on.

You are right on... we are all cut from the same cloth!

Sirhr
 
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Time is just a manmade constraint. Why spend so much of your energy worrying about where you are in the time/space continuum?

Live free my brothers.....💫
 
Any Seiko Enthusiasts here? In the last year, I've gotten smitten with some of the iconic Seiko's.

I always thought of them as cheap Japanese watches... ok, well made. But still Japanese. But there are some out there that are really amazing. King Seiko high-beat. Pogue. The World Time. I still have my 'Willard' that I bought in High School. It was not called the Willard then. It was called "Cool watch from Service Merchandise for $60."

But there are some amazing watches from Seiko! I am just starting to appreciate their brilliance!

Sirhr
 
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sirhrmechanic said:
Any Seiko Enthusiasts here? In the last year, I've gotten smitten with some of the iconic Seiko's.

I always thought of them as cheap Japanese watches... ok, well made. But still Japanese. But there are some out there that are really amazing. King Seiko high-beat. Pogue. The World Time. I still have my 'Willard' that I bought in High School. It was not called the Willard then. It was called "Cool watch from Service Merchandise for $60."

But there are some amazing watches from Seiko! I am just starting to appreciate their brilliance!

Sirhr
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I wouldn’t feel as terrible beating on a seiko, I always thought they were great watches. I also don’t play in the same playground as you do.
 
I have bought two Aragon Tritium watches recently, they aren't expensive, $200 or so. The Tritium is supposed to glow for 20 years. They are an overall bigger watch, but I have huge wrists.
 

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sirhrmechanic said:
Any Seiko Enthusiasts here? In the last year, I've gotten smitten with some of the iconic Seiko's.

I always thought of them as cheap Japanese watches... ok, well made. But still Japanese. But there are some out there that are really amazing. King Seiko high-beat. Pogue. The World Time. I still have my 'Willard' that I bought in High School. It was not called the Willard then. It was called "Cool watch from Service Merchandise for $60."

But there are some amazing watches from Seiko! I am just starting to appreciate their brilliance!

Sirhr
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Seiko/japan perpetual movement design is pretty good shit . Seiko and bunch of other sell 100-$ and Less-$, and all use same Seiko NH305A 23 jewel auto movement . Very Accurate time keepers that you can get Wet, and a wear everyday beater, for not giving a shit about wear and tear .
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sirhrmechanic said:
Any Seiko Enthusiasts here? In the last year, I've gotten smitten with some of the iconic Seiko's.

I always thought of them as cheap Japanese watches... ok, well made. But still Japanese. But there are some out there that are really amazing. King Seiko high-beat. Pogue. The World Time. I still have my 'Willard' that I bought in High School. It was not called the Willard then. It was called "Cool watch from Service Merchandise for $60."

But there are some amazing watches from Seiko! I am just starting to appreciate their brilliance!

Sirhr
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Two dream watches… An older Seiko marine master 300 (runs a less refined Grand Seiko 8R35 movement I believe) and a titanium Grand Seiko spring drive diver. I have always quipped that people who wear Rolexes appreciate good watches… People who wear Grand Seikos know good watches! And not hating on Rolexs (love them) but the new 9 series GS movement is regulating to +/- .5 seconds a day and +/- 10 seconds a month. Add in that back when there were time keeping competitions Seiko was producing 72000 beat per hour movements (and taking it to the Swiss!) and they are some damn fine watch makers in my mind.

EDITED to correct... The MM300 uses the 8L35 movement.
 
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Two dream watches… An older Seiko marine master 300 (runs a less refined Grand Seiko 8R35 movement I believe) and a titanium Grand Seiko spring drive diver. I have always quipped that people who wear Rolexes appreciate good watches… People who wear Grand Seikos know good watches! And not hating on Rolexs (love them) but the new 9 series GS movement is regulating to +/- .5 seconds a day and +/- 10 seconds a month. Add in that back when there were time keeping competitions Seiko was producing 96000 beat per minute movements (and taking it to the Swiss!) and they are some damn fine watch makers in my mind.
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Those spring drives Are about the best movement you can buy for less then 5K.
 
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Before I really cared about a nice watch I had a stainless steel Fossil I really liked that got lost/stolen. That got replaced with a titanium Fossil that I still have but needs some band pins replaced. I got a leather banded Oakley for dirt-ass cheap several years ago when steepandcheap.com was just starting.

And then I got a smartphone… So I don’t wear either of them now
 
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Not untrue, but from a business standpoint, Rolex has done a brilliant job of marketing on their own. Presently, they are sold out for at least a year. That is why the secondary/used market is so hot right now. You just can't get new ones. You can't even buy your way to the front of the line.

I have owned some of them for over 48 years and I have never seen anything like this.
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Not entirely true, I have purchased two brand new steel sports watches Sea dweller & Sky dweller) from an AD in the past 12 months. Was it easy? No, but can be done.
 
Rolex is a great watch…..there are very few watches you buy at a makers retail, wear the hell outta it and years later after enjoying the timepiece it’s worth more than you paid for it. That’s a solid luxury investment, I’ve never lost on a Rolex. Rolex does an excellent job at making their brand iconic and of value
 
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Wife got me the Seamaster Aqua Terra World Timer for birthday/anniversary. Really dig fit and finish and color scheme. It's the closest I have to a dress watch...
 

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