Free Victorinox Pocket Watch

[Neil]

Now before you go getting too excited it isn't working. I'm assuming its just the battery that needs replacing but it has a funny kind of screw in back and I can't open it   I refuse to be fleeced by the local jewllers so I'd rather give it to someone who either can get in it safely or knows a friendly jeweller   Please also note the strap bit is looking a bit rough, time to get the paracord out and make a new one 



If you want it you have to post a photo of a really cool watch 

Doesn't have to be one you own and you can grab the piccies from anywhere, just needs to be  or  preferably both

The recipient will be picked at random in very roughly 48 hours.

Neil

[PyroJames]

Here's my submission:


It's regarded as "the world's most rugged watch" by Hammacher Schlemmer:

Encased in layered steel and fortified with hardened resin, this is the world's most rugged, durable wrissmurfch. The forged stainless-steel case disperses and dissipates direct impacts; resin and rubber rings protect the mechanics, absorbing shock and vibration from anywhere on the watch. The hands are fortified with brass-joining rings that stabilize the hands under extreme pressure and vibrations. Its quartz movement is protected by two rubber gaskets that ensure water resistance down to 660', and the mineral crystal face resists damage from abrading or piercing forces. The stainless steel and urethane band is attached to the case with steel lug screws, and the links are secured to each other using stainless-steel pins. The watch's atomic timekeeping automatically receives and calibrates the most current time from up to five antennas worldwide, and the solar-powered, rechargeable battery converts low-level indoor light or direct sunlight into power that lasts up to five months without further exposure.

Just reading the write-up and damn, I want one of these too! (@NutzNBoltz: You were right... I want one now.)

[Nikos]

I'm wearing this one right now:


BTW don't count me in Neil. I just wanted to show off my new watch.

[Neil]

I'm wearing this one right now:
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BTW don't count me in Neil. I just wanted to show off my new watch.

Glad to have provided the excuse

Neil

[Benner]

Anyone else think this is a bit OTT?



 

[Abstraction]

ah, the omega seamaster - it will be mine someday!

[Nikos]

Anyone else think this is a bit OTT?

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Isn't that Inspector Gadget's watch?

[Neil]

Anyone else think this is a bit OTT?

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<Whistles tune to Inspector Gadget>  

Neil

[Neil]

Anyone else think this is a bit OTT?

...

 

Isn't that Inspector Gadget's watch?

  Stop nicking my ideas   

Neil

[Benner]

Now this I oddly like;



Those are nixie tubes BTW.

[nuphoria]

I would like to submit a Rolex Daytona - possibly the fugliest watch ever made!

[Nikos]

Stop nicking my ideas   

Got there first, neer neer neer neer... Oh and Nick is my name you know...

[Benner]

That Rolex is fugly. 

[nuphoria]

That Rolex is fugly. 

Isn't it disgusting?! And they go for around $46,000 

[Nikos]

Why it's a perpetual superlative chronometer officially certified cosmograph!

I'll get my coat.

[jzmtl]

Something realistic. I've been looking at this watch, really like it. Swiss movement, titanium casing, sapphire crystal, carbon fiber dial face, 10 year lithium battery. If it had tritium marker and titanium strap as well it'll be perfect for what I want.

[Neil]

Don't count me in Neil just thought I'd share my desire for one of these...



... I have a Michel Jordi SAK, I guess that's as close as I'll ever get 

Neil

[Mike]

How about the Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch



Linky: http://www.cabestan.ch/en/

Mike

[Neil]

How about the Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch

...

Linky: http://www.cabestan.ch/en/

Mike

  

Neil

[Mike]

How about the Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch

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Linky: http://www.cabestan.ch/en/

Mike

  

Neil

And they start at the low, low, everyday price of $275,000. Or you can bump up to ones with more bling for $400,000.

Mike

[Neil]

And they start at the low, low, everyday price of $275,000. Or you can bump up to ones with more bling for $400,000.

Mike

Knock the three noughts off the end and I'll start saving

Neil

[Swiss Man]

This is the newest addition to my collection.  It is big like a hockey puck not many bells and whistles but then again in my recent years I am starting to like the old style.

[Gareth]

Here's my cool watch.



Cool watch, get it? Cool watch..?  I'll get my coat shall I?  

As you say take you're pick form the Jordi range.  
http://www.micheljordi.ch/

[Gareth]

In fairness mine is fairly cool.  Titanium body and strap with a solar panel for a watch face.  No batteries for me.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/CUK/English/detail.asp?Country=CUK&Language=English&ModelNumber=BM0230-51L

[jzmtl]

In fairness mine is fairly cool.  Titanium body and strap with a solar panel for a watch face.  No batteries for me.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/CUK/English/detail.asp?Country=CUK&Language=English&ModelNumber=BM0230-51L

How's it working out for you? It's a neat idea but I wear long sleeves most of the year so it wouldn't get chance to charge.

[Neil]

Here's my cool watch.

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Cool watch, get it? Cool watch..?  I'll get my coat shall I? 

As you say take you're pick form the Jordi range. 
http://www.micheljordi.ch/

<groan> 

Nice peas, go well with cheese     

Neil

[Gareth]

In fairness mine is fairly cool.  Titanium body and strap with a solar panel for a watch face.  No batteries for me.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/CUK/English/detail.asp?Country=CUK&Language=English&ModelNumber=BM0230-51L

How's it working out for you? It's a neat idea but I wear long sleeves most of the year so it wouldn't get chance to charge.

It's fine, I've had it for three and a half years and no problem.  If I remember the blurb right so long as you don't keep it in a dark drawer for days at a time it should be OK.  

[Gareth]

Here's my cool watch.



Cool watch, get it? Cool watch..?  I'll get my coat shall I? 

As you say take you're pick form the Jordi range. 
http://www.micheljordi.ch/

<groan> 

Well someone had to didn't they. 

[Mike]

Ok, aside from the really cool Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch I posted, here are the ones I own and wear.

My sterile dial, no day/date Traser P6502 which I'm wearing right now:


Citizen BM6400, with a custom glass bead blast finish on the case:


And a Pulsar Chronograph model number PJN305 that I wear once in awhile, I had two and kept one:


Mike

[Swiss Man]

In fairness mine is fairly cool.  Titanium body and strap with a solar panel for a watch face.  No batteries for me.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/CUK/English/detail.asp?Country=CUK&Language=English&ModelNumber=BM0230-51L

How's it working out for you? It's a neat idea but I wear long sleeves most of the year so it wouldn't get chance to charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

I have a Citizen's Eco Drive that I wear under a jacket, I have found if the material isn't too thick then it still gets enough light.

So if you wear light colored long sleeves shirts this may not effect it.