Time pieces/Watches?

[softcock]

I would go as far to saying even the "cheap" seiko automatics like the 5 series are good "life long" watches. It just goes up from there.

No they Are Not Swiss. plus/minus 5 Second a day Regulated movements ... but Yes .. for fact the NH35 Auto. Seiko movements are hardcore longevity, affordable and if ( setup/regulate ) properly will also keep good accurate time .
5 out of 8 of my watches are Seiko NH35 movement watches and, on a couple of them, I will only touch the Crown about once a Month to adjust time, and their always only off by ' less' than 2 minutes a month. The worst NH35 I have and runs about 1.5 minute + a week time .

THIS--> I shit you not . The Cheapest beater watch I own. I have a 100-$ Invicta Dive that carries a NH35A movement . It sits in a movement cradle for constantly 24-7 run, I might wear it a couple days every couple months, and put back on the cradle .
That dogfood low-end poors beater . I get more Giggles enjoyment walking by couple times a week and checking the time on that thing because it is constantly only off 'maybe' .. 1 minute a month.
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[Ankeny]

The Tudor and Rolex are from back in the mid-1970's when they were affordable. I also had an Omega that I sold to fund the Rolex. I bought the Rolex Date Just in 1976 when I graduated from college. My father was drafted into the army in 1939. He was wearing the old Hamilton (center) when he stepped onto French soil on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). He wore the watch until my brother and I convinced him to put it away with the rest of his WWII memorabilia around 1978-80. We gave him the Tudor as a replacement for the old Hamilton. Yeah, my brother and I were too cheap to get my dad a Rolex.

 

[Redmanss]

Got your note… I’ll get this shipped tomorrow-ish.

Thanks for the donation!

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I might have my own match of that watch in a box buried somewhere. Was a great beater watch for a long time, my first “real” watch that replaced a $50 Jules Jurgensen I wore through high school.

 

[Adamc55]

My go to, Lum-tec combat b42. This is an older pic, I've since switched to a simple basic leather band.

 

[Ankeny]

Got the same one sitting on my window sill with a couple other citizens. Work good for what they are, I just sort of like winding my watch when I get up in the morning. I do like older, outdated stuff obviously.
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Now that's some class. At one time I had a Rolex on my wrist and a pre-series 70 Lightweight Commander .45 on my hip. I am now 67 years old and times have sure changed. Now that I am wearing tri-focals and can't see sights for beans, I wear an Apple watch and pack a Staccato C2 with an optic.

 

[Seadweller23]

Got your note… I’ll get this shipped tomorrow-ish.

Thanks for the donation!

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Love this watch. I had it for many years....

 

[roostercogburn98]

Showed up today. Had the Hooper band on it, but think I prefer the nylon straps. Probably go leather soon.

 

[Jlknights61]

@roostercogburn98

I also have a Hooper it’s an awesome watch. Here it is on its bracelet. If you like straps try an Erika’s original strap. They’re a little pricey, but I love mine where the Hooper on it all the time.

 

[roostercogburn98]

@roostercogburn98

I also have a Hooper it’s an awesome watch. Here it is on its bracelet. If you like straps try an Erika’s original strap. They’re a little pricey, but I love mine where the Hooper on it all the time.

My problem is thin wrists. The Hooper braclet is nice no doubt, but it just doesn’t curve to my wrist very well. I figured having the correct steel band would help in value/resale in the event I ever get rid of it.

I’ll check that place you mentioned though, seems a shame to not put fairly decent straps on it, although I am waiting for the release of the mesh steel from Resco as well. It looks like it may fit my wrist better

 

[Jlknights61]

@roostercogburn98

Yeah I want to pick up one of the shark mesh bracelets as well. I talked to them the other day and they said it should be coming soon. If you want to try another bracelet brand, I’ve haven’t personally owned one yet put have heard good things and want to try a Forstner bracelets

 

[ZiaHunter]

Picture of my 15 year old Omega sent to Omega for an overhaul after years of hard use. New bracelet and bezel to be installed and should have it back in a month.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

@roostercogburn98

I also have a Hooper it’s an awesome watch. Here it is on its bracelet. If you like straps try an Erika’s original strap. They’re a little pricey, but I love mine where the Hooper on it all the time.

Or one of the straps shot just for your watch…

See above…. Says the devil on your shoulder. Hey… it’s for charity ;-)

Sirhr

 

[Jlknights61]

Or one of the straps shot just for your watch…

See above…. Says the devil on your shoulder. Hey… it’s for charity ;-)

Sirhr

I’ve literally been contemplating sending you a PM the last few days. That Cape buffalo looks fantastic.

 

[FWoo45]

I’ve literally been contemplating sending you a PM the last few days. That Cape buffalo looks fantastic.

I did.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I’ve literally been contemplating sending you a PM the last few days. That Cape buffalo looks fantastic.

Did you read the story of the hunt?

 

[Jlknights61]

Did you read the story of the hunt?

No where is the story of the hunt posted?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

No where is the story of the hunt posted?

Buffalo Hunt - A Tale of Two Buffs - Sporting Classics Daily

James Stejskal details two occasions across the world where he is on the buffalo hunt and just how he went about claiming his prize.

sportingclassicsdaily.com

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I’ve literally been contemplating sending you a PM the last few days. That Cape buffalo looks fantastic.

The bison wasn’t small, either!

Sirhr

 

[Jlknights61]

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The bison wasn’t small, either!

Sirhr

Those are awesome hunts and that is a beautiful rifle y’all took the two buff with.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Or one of the straps shot just for your watch…

See above…. Says the devil on your shoulder. Hey… it’s for charity ;-)

Sirhr

Oh I have seen those and it had crossed my mind already

 

[WaywardSon]

Bought this Seiko 6309-7049 "Turtle" new in 1983 while still in high school. Battleship of a watch. Recently had it overhauled to specs better than new. Fantastic runner.

 

[WaywardSon]

Swiss goodness. Bought this Tag Heuer S/EL Chrono in 1991 from a Tag dealer in Al Khobar, S.A. before returning CONUS from Desert Storm. Great wearing watch from the Tag "Link" series.

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

Went and looked at that place you mentioned for watch straps. Now I’m torn between getting some American Bison from you and sending there, or getting some shark skin from him. Damn I hate choices

 

[LeftyJason]

@sirhrmechanic

Went and looked at that place you mentioned for watch straps. Now I’m torn between getting some American Bison from you and sending there, or getting some shark skin from him. Damn I hate choices

Do both! It's only money.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

@sirhrmechanic

Went and looked at that place you mentioned for watch straps. Now I’m torn between getting some American Bison from you and sending there, or getting some shark skin from him. Damn I hate choices

 

[sirhrmechanic]

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Doxa 750T Sharkhunter

Not sure how I missed this the first time... Holy crap!

Sirhr

 

[7.62willdo]

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Doxa 750T Sharkhunter

Is this watch 50mm or is your wrist tiny?

 

[Doctorwho1138]

Is this watch 50mm or is your wrist tiny?

It’s 45mm wide (without the crown), 47mm lug to lug, 14mm high and had a 21mm lug width, so it’s not a small watch. I use to own the 750t professional and it’s an excellent watch. It got stollen while I was in New Orleans back some years ago. But when you take a photo of a watch while on your wrist and you take it close up, the watch will look larger on your wrist than it actually is. So that’s not an accurate representation of what it actually looks like on your wrist. Check out some watch forums for some discussion about it. I currently have a doxa 300t and it’s my beach watch. Even though they use standard ETA movements, I think the case shape exudes uniqueness and made famous by jacques cousteau. Great quality watch for not a lot of money.

 

[Ankeny]

"Great quality watch for not a lot of money." Once again I am reminded I am a "poor".

 

[Doctorwho1138]

"Great quality watch for not a lot of money." Once again I am reminded I am a "poor".

Lol…ok I get it. In the automatic wristwatch world it’s a bargain I should say. But you are right, in real world terms it is a lot of money.

 

[FWoo45]

Cape buffalo strap got delivered today. Looks and wears great. Phenomenal cause. Breathed new life into my PAM.

 

[RUTGERS95]

marathon

 

[Bakwa]

Sangin Atlas.
Forgot to take it off while processing a buck.

 

[FWoo45]

Bit of an African safari theme this morning.

 

[tacops1]

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Nice PAM love it

 

[ZiaHunter]

My old Omega arrived today from Omega Service Center after being overhauled and a new bracelet and bezel installed. Case and glass polished and looks it was when first purchased many years ago. Next to it is a Baume & Mercier dress watch that my beautiful wife gave to me over 40 years ago when we were first married. Belgian FN High Power was my father's second carry and my favorite pistol. RJ Custom knife.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

My old Omega arrived today from Omega Service Center after being overhauled and a new bracelet and bezel installed. Case and glass polished and looks it was when first purchased many years ago. Next to it is a Baume & Mercier dress watch that my beautiful wife gave to me over 40 years ago when we were first married. Belgian FN High Power was my father's second carry and my favorite pistol. RJ Custom knife.

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Nice P35…

Sirhr

 

[ZiaHunter]

Nice P35…

Sirhr

Funny. It's a FN Browning Hi Power that was purchased over 40 years ago. Dad carried a 4" Model 19 as his primary and the Hi-Power as a backup. Agents were supposed to only carry revolvers back then. His other carry was a snub nose model 15. They were issued Model 10's but he never carried it. All three are in my safe.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Can anyone recommend a good leather nato strap?

 

[Charger442]

For @sirhrmechanic

 

[Drahthaar Dan]

These watches are moderately priced automatics with sapphire crystal and have worn really well. The knives are my favorites for sure.

 

[FWoo45]

Cheapo for replacing a dishwasher.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

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Cheapo for replacing a dishwasher.

I’ve got one of those. It’s one of my favorites. But setting the time and date and all that is an absolute pain in the ass!

 

[OkieMike]

Like most folks, my phone has replaced a watch.

I envy anyone who can wear a wristwatch... Too much of a liability in my line of work. I actually don't wear any jewelery at all, no necklace, no ring, no watch.

I may have to splurge on a quality pocket watch one day.

Mike

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Can some of you guys who really are into watches tell me the best way to buy a used Rolex?

 

[FWoo45]

Can some of you guys who really are into watches tell me the best way to buy a used Rolex?

I traded a 1911 for one. Then I bought one from a fellow 1911 guy. What are you looking for?

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

I traded a 1911 for one. Then I bought one from a fellow 1911 guy. What are you looking for?

I don't have one I'm set on but I like the GMT and that style just don't want anything too big and with too much bling.

 

[FWoo45]

I’d go YM or DJ41. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

I’d go YM or DJ41. Good luck and keep us posted.

Yeah I like the YM

 

[Threadcutter308]

Can some of you guys who really are into watches tell me the best way to buy a used Rolex?

Whether you buy one there or not, watch fleabay for asking vs selling prices. It's a fairly good market indicator. I do know that used Day/Dates (Presidents) have come down by 25% or so in price in the last few months. Rolex did have at least a one year waitlist, but I assume that has come down as well.