Time pieces/Watches?

[atomic]

Reminds me of the time I had a Yamaha service center replace some fork seals in my bike. Mind you these forks had Traxxion dynamics AK 20 cartridges and the forks were polished on a lath for 0 stiction.
I got them back and the forks were all rough up with I don’t know what they used, but they said they do that to knock down any imperfection’s on legs that might compromise the new seals. My mirror finished fork legs were absolute toast !
I was Fucking livid !!!
Bike tech was an absolute Moron not to notice the mirror finished fork legs and think to himself I think I will dull this up a bit.

That would annoy me too but I would say a "mirror" finish doesn't necessarily mean the surface in question has low stiction or is especially uniform and can in actuality increases friction as the surface is not ideal for the retention of lubrication. If minimal friction is the required trait then there are pretty much two processes to achieve that and polishing is not one of them. They are, Isotropic Superfinishing (also known as the “REM process”) which is a chemically accelerated surface finishing and WPC Treatment (Wonder Process Craft) which is a Fine Particle Peening and improves slide-ability and fatigue strength. These two have a very different visual surface finishes but both lead to greatly reduced friction.

 

[Qpski]

Another one for the collection, starting to think I might have a problem
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Needs a strap change. Might go Toad skin, but not fully decided yet!

Very nice, any idea on the current market price?

 

[atomic]

Very nice, any idea on the current market price?

They're under valued but currently for one in excellent condition something like $3400-$3800. There are a few different ones in the Master Compressor range and the Geographic one with the really nice 2nd timezone are only about $500 more.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Another one back to the land of the living.....

Next one could prove to be a challenge....

.......Gruen 480SS automatic.

 

[silphidae]

Need some feedback. Looking for a larger beater watch and currently have the Luminox Milspec. It’s been a good watch, very accurate, and serves the purpose well but is rather lifeless as a quartz watch. The Marathon JDD has caught my eye due to reported robustness, size, and mechanical movement. Anyone have one that can comment on the accuracy and overall quality? I also have a Planet Ocean that fills the beater role a little bit but I’m not open to abusing the PO as much as needed on a daily basis.

 

[Carlos Danger]

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Bet that Waltham would cost about 3 grand to replicate today… but probably a $200 watch!!

Nice stuff @Carlos Danger !

Sirhr

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Another one back to the land of the living.....

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Next one could prove to be a challenge....

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.......Gruen 480SS automatic.

I have a curvex drivers watch from the same period…. Seriously amazing engineering!!

Nice work!!

Sirhr

 

[Wyfox]

Need some feedback. Looking for a larger beater watch and currently have the Luminox Milspec. It’s been a good watch, very accurate, and serves the purpose well but is rather lifeless as a quartz watch. The Marathon JDD has caught my eye due to reported robustness, size, and mechanical movement. Anyone have one that can comment on the accuracy and overall quality? I also have a Planet Ocean that fills the beater role a little bit but I’m not open to abusing the PO as much as needed on a daily basis.

I have a Marathon GSAR that I've been wearing everyday for 10+ years. It's been bomb proof.

 

[silphidae]

I have a Marathon GSAR that I've been wearing everyday for 10+ years. It's been bomb proof.

I have a Marathon GSAR that I've been wearing everyday for 10+ years. It's been bomb proof.

Thanks. Tried it on today, it made the omega UltraDeep look like a dress watch.

 

[Carlos Danger]

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Once upon a time, Rolex didnt’t advertise to pussies…

Sirhr

 

[FWoo45]

Once upon a time, Rolex didnt’t advertise to pussies…

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Sirhr

I'm watching a couple.of those old ads on fleabay. Some of them are obviously priced for the double retail rolex croud. I'd spend $10 on one to hang in the reloading room.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I'm watching a couple.of those old ads on fleabay. Some of them are obviously priced for the double retail rolex croud. I'd spend $10 on one to hang in the reloading room.

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Just find a good high res photo and have Kinkos or Office Depot print it out for you in nice paper!

Plenty of images out there you can just grab!

Sirhr

 

[Carlos Danger]

Another one ready for the cleaning department......

....and another acquisition.....

 

[Carlos Danger]

I wanted to make this it's own thread but I didn't know how it would be received, so I decided to keep it in here. Another member (who will only be named if he would like) gifted me a couple timepieces and this is one of them. It was a thoughtless gesture and opportunity for me and I can't thank him enough for doing this. It's a 70's era Lord Byron day / date with an Adolph Schild 1906 movement. The 1906 is just the caliber number.

It was barely running when I received it and turns out it just needed a service. Completely dis-assembled, cleaned, lubricated, and put back in order. I step sanded down the case to remove most of the scratches but left the deeper ones as I didn't want to go too deep. The crystal wasn't in bad shape but also refinished that as well. I left the hour and minute hands original but decided to blue the seconds hand as I felt it blended in too well. I also blued many of the screws. The dial was in amazing condition, which is rarely the case in old watches.

For a 60-70 year old movement it runs quote well. Got the beat error down as low as I could and dialed in the +/- seconds per day as best I could. Amplitude is strong and I can only assume it was the original balance. The date / date changing function is cumbersome at best, and I couldn't find any info on whether there is a simpler way to adjust it. All in all I like the way it turned out and pleased with the results.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

Thoughtful.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

My youngest daughter had her pinning ceremony for making it through RN school.

She now has to pass the NCLEX before she can work as an RN.

The schooling is an accomplishment, but passing the boards is where all the pieces come together.

Wife and I have been talking about getting her a watch as a gift for her hard work. A watch would be something she can have forever and wear to work.

She’s a tiny thing. Maybe 5’4” and 110 pounds soaking wet. That said she has little wrists.

I bought my wife (also an RN) a Bulova ten or so years ago thinking it would hold up to the demand of a nurse. The constant hand washing eventually got the best of the watch and moisture seeped inside it and the crown would fog constantly. Not impressed.

Anyways, looking for recommendations on a watch in the $800-$1,000 range that is robust, small crown, but quality.

I don’t know shit about women’s watches so thought I might reach out here as your knowledge supersedes mine.

Much appreciated.

 

[LeftyJason]

My youngest daughter had her pinning ceremony for making it through RN school.

She now has to pass the NCLEX before she can work as an RN.

The schooling is an accomplishment, but passing the boards is where all the pieces come together.

Wife and I have been talking about getting her a watch as a gift for her hard work. A watch would be something she can have forever and wear to work.

She’s a tiny thing. Maybe 5’4” and 110 pounds soaking wet. That said she has little wrists.

I bought my wife (also an RN) a Bulova ten or so years ago thinking it would hold up to the demand of a nurse. The constant hand washing eventually got the best of the watch and moisture seeped inside it and the crown would fog constantly. Not impressed.

Anyways, looking for recommendations on a watch in the $800-$1,000 range that is robust, small crown, but quality.

I don’t know shit about women’s watches so thought I might reach out here as your knowledge supersedes mine.

Much appreciated.

Congrats. No recommendations from me.

 

[LuvDog]

Just about every nurse I know wears an apple watch.

When I think of watches in that price range, I lean towards Tissot or Hamilton

 

[Sean the Nailer]

When my mother got her nursing degree, we gave her a "nurses watch" which is sorta-like a broach that is pinned to the lapel of the uniform and is actually 'upside down' so that way both hands can be used taking blood pressure and pulse, whilst looking down at the watch second hand.

I hope that initial explanation of what it is and what it does conveys the pragmatism and history of it's uniqueness.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

When my mother got her nursing degree, we gave her a "nurses watch" which is sorta-like a broach that is pinned to the lapel of the uniform and is actually 'upside down' so that way both hands can be used taking blood pressure and pulse, whilst looking down at the watch second hand.

I hope that initial explanation of what it is and what it does conveys the pragmatism and history of it's uniqueness.

This is great, I love it! Now to find one…

 

[Jack's Dad]

I'm a nurse and like a wrist watch with a rubber strap for easy cleaning and being waterproof. Seiko baby alpinist with Hirsch rubber is my daily wear in the ER. Also like this cheap Casio for days I want to feel like a Vietnamese pimp

 

[Charger442]

questions for @sirhrmechanic and @Carlos Danger

whats your favorite watch that looks very expensive but is actually not. and by not expensive, i would say under $1000?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

questions for @sirhrmechanic and @Carlos Danger

whats your favorite watch that looks very expensive but is actually not. and by not expensive, i would say under $1000?

Pagoda or Elliott Brown out of the UK.

The Pagoda is an auto. E-B Holton SBS is quartz but really nice. Both are stellar timepieces!

But if you really want to go full up cool for short $$$ Look for a vintage Seiko.

Magazine Feature: Our 10 Favorite Seikos Of All Time

The most beloved watches from a most beloved brand. Did your favorite make the list?

www.hodinkee.com

Sirhr

 

[sirhrmechanic]

And don’t ignore Sangin instruments.

Marine-owned company and they make some nice stuff!!!

Sirhr

 

[RPN]

Steinhart make a nice smaller automatic.

 

[Carlos Danger]

questions for @sirhrmechanic and @Carlos Danger

whats your favorite watch that looks very expensive but is actually not. and by not expensive, i would say under $1000?

I've built a number of pieces from Seiko movements for reasonable money that look fantastic. I've even picked up some nice used Seiko's for sub $400 that I'm also very happy with.

 

[Charger442]

And don’t ignore Sangin instruments.

Marine-owned company and they make some nice stuff!!!

Sirhr

i had s sangin Merlin for a while. i liked, just a little small for my liking