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Non Tool Forum => Watch it! => Topic started by: gerleatherberman on August 07, 2018, 08:10:48 AM
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The watch hobby has been neglected as of late, so I decided to dedicate this evening to sorting out the watch boxes and deal with watches laying all over the house. Got the watches sorted into five boxes and a tackle box for overflow. I wonder if, since TimeLord LV. 3 is five watches, if I could be Dr. Who. :rofl:
j/k..haha
Anyway, here are the boxes. Let me know what you think about the sorting. I did it based on how much I like the watches. Although, if they are in the main two boxes, I really like them. I don't have a focus in this hobby, so there are many many different brands and models to deal with. :ahhh
Box 1:
Newer watches-
Top
(https://i.imgur.com/FaFcyA4.jpg)
Drawer
(https://i.imgur.com/bI6TqFL.jpg)
Box 2:
Vintage watches-
Top
(https://i.imgur.com/xqNuFA1.jpg)
Drawer
(https://i.imgur.com/OXycqpK.jpg)
Box 3:
Omega watches-
They look great, but three of them need a full service.
(https://i.imgur.com/3TS9kfC.jpg)
Box 4:
"Beater watches"-
(https://i.imgur.com/oOQwzWu.jpg)
Box 5:
Cigar box with "smaller" men's vintage watches.
Watches sitting on top of box-
(https://i.imgur.com/H3sMwIF.jpg)
Tackle box:
Misc watch stuff. Mostly non-working watches, but some working watches I don't care much for and might use for parts, bands, parts, etc. Extra bands, pins, and etc.
(https://i.imgur.com/UfY70Gr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UQITv0P.jpg)
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Nice collection Gman!
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Nice collection GLBM :like: :like: :tu:
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:like:
It beats my collection of ... 2 watches :D
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:like:
It beats my collection of ... 2 watches :D
You got 1 more than me D_T :facepalm:
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Nice collection Gman!
Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
Nice collection GLBM :like: :like: :tu:
Thank you, Wspeed! :cheers:
:like:
It beats my collection of ... 2 watches :D
Thank you, D_T! :cheers:
Believe me, having two watches is a good thing. Watches, mechanical and battery, require a lot of upkeep.... :ahhh,
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:like:
It beats my collection of ... 2 watches :D
You got 1 more than me D_T :facepalm:
You need more watches in your life.. :pok: :D
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:like:
It beats my collection of ... 2 watches :D
You got 1 more than me D_T :facepalm:
You need more watches in your life.. :pok: :D
:ahhh :ahhh this forum is making me poor :ahhh :ahhh
I am trying to safe up for a LM Wave + at the moment :facepalm:
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Wave+ is a great goal, W! Keep your eye on the prize. :cheers:
This site is the biggest source of enabling in my life. But, I like MTs/gear/knives, so I can't complain. :rofl:
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Thanks GLBM can’t wait to get
hold of one looks good quality :cheers: :tu:
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And I thought I had too many watches. :D
Very nice collection you have there. :tu:
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And I thought I had too many watches. :D
Very nice collection you have there. :tu:
Now you know, as well as I do, you cannot have TOO MUCH of any collectable. :pok: :D
Thank you, Chako! :cheers:
Watches were one of the first things I found interest in, as far as collecting goes. :)
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Nice collection!
JR
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Nice collection!
JR
Thank you, JR! :cheers:
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Nice collection!
JR
Thank you, JR! :cheers:
My little collections nothing in comparison!
JR
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My little collections nothing in comparison!
JR
That is a great collection, JR! Invicta is a favorite of mine as well. You've got some hard to find models there. :like:
You have a nice assortment and variety. Something for every occasion and clothing. :cheers:
I appreciate G-Shock type watches, but haven't worn anything digital is so long.
I've got a fake G-Shock somewhere I bought, because I was dating a woman who was into fitness and stuff at the time(and also wore a G-Shock). I had a hard time reading the digital face(opposite of most people). :ahhh
I'll post a picture of the fake G-Shock if I can find it. You may get a laugh from seeing it. It is blue. Like BLUE blue. :P
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Found the fake-shock. :rofl:
The battery must be 6 years old and still works. :)
I put it on and think I might like it if it weren't so blue. :ahhh
I wish I had bought a real one and in a more neutral color. :facepalm:
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For some reason when I saw that totally blue watch I wanted to turn it around it was as if it was upside down, :think:
Yeah, there’s some interesting watches, one I just gave to our older son for his graduation, not that he’ll ever use it, but it’s a self winding, so if he never does use it and then some day decides to, all he has to do is give it a couple spins and set it. As for the others the only two that I’ve used for the last maybe 6yrs are those two Casio’s, so totally opposite of you haven’t worn analog in so long, besides most of those watches are battery and are dead, although a couple weeks ago I did take one in to have the battery replaced, a very unique invicta, not only is it both analog and digital but also atomic. I posted about it on the watch subject on here, even put a video of it setting itself, kinda freaky if you ask me cause there’s no crown for you to wind it! Another reason I like that one Casio, both solar and atomic, so just wear it, and that’s it! The other is just solar so every so often it needs a few sec adjustment to be spot on..
JR
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I understand the battery ordeal! I started changing batteries in the cheaper watches I have and worked my way up to the pricier ones (like the Movado 800 Chrono).
Now, if I want to wear a battery watch, I pop a battery in and go. 20 of the 62 watches pictured take batteries, so one can't afford to pay to have the batteries changed(I pay about $0.25-$1.50 per battery, depending on the type), versus $8-$12 a watch to have the jeweler do it. Just watch out for those gaskets and get proper tools (case wrench in particular). :ahhh
Fortunately, the other 42 are automatic and wind-up. I prefer mechanical and automatic though. I don't have an auto-set yet, but so plan on getting one at some point. :) i like that big Invicta Atomic Automatic. :tu:
I had a cheapo atomic setting watch a long time ago, but it wasn't nice like your Invicta. :cheers:
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You must have a lot of time on your hands. :facepalm:
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I need to sort mine again sometime.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5750small_zpsqpaezynx.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5750small_zpsqpaezynx.jpg.html)
I did want to highlight this Automatic Zed creation.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5753small_zpsruvkhzri.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5753small_zpsruvkhzri.jpg.html)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5751small_zpsd6mdsm6i.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5751small_zpsd6mdsm6i.jpg.html)
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Very nice collections everyone :like: :like: :tu:
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I understand the battery ordeal! I started changing batteries in the cheaper watches I have and worked my way up to the pricier ones (like the Movado 800 Chrono).
Now, if I want to wear a battery watch, I pop a battery in and go. 20 of the 62 watches pictured take batteries, so one can't afford to pay to have the batteries changed(I pay about $0.25-$1.50 per battery, depending on the type), versus $8-$12 a watch to have the jeweler do it. Just watch out for those gaskets and get proper tools (case wrench in particular). :ahhh
Fortunately, the other 42 are automatic and wind-up. I prefer mechanical and automatic though. I don't have an auto-set yet, but so plan on getting one at some point. :) i like that big Invicta Atomic Automatic. :tu:
I had a cheapo atomic setting watch a long time ago, but it wasn't nice like your Invicta. :cheers:
Yeah but the trick with the battery ones is just pop the crown out when your not using it, it just turns it off cause your setting it, then when you want to use it, it’s ready for you to set the pop the crown back in and your ready to go.. I think I’m going to wear one I haven’t worn in a while today rather then a Casio..
JR
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You must have a lot of time on your hands. :facepalm:
I rock around the clock for sure. :D
I need to sort mine again sometime.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5750small_zpsqpaezynx.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5750small_zpsqpaezynx.jpg.html)
I did want to highlight this Automatic Zed creation.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5753small_zpsruvkhzri.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5753small_zpsruvkhzri.jpg.html)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_5751small_zpsd6mdsm6i.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_5751small_zpsd6mdsm6i.jpg.html)
Very nice, Chako! :like:
Definitely worth sorting. If just to move them around, wind them, install new batteries, remove old batteries(before they corrode), and wiping them off. :)
Very nice collections everyone :like: :like: :tu:
Thank you! :cheers:
Yeah but the trick with the battery ones is just pop the crown out when your not using it, it just turns it off cause your setting it, then when you want to use it, it’s ready for you to set the pop the crown back in and your ready to go.. I think I’m going to wear one I haven’t worn in a while today rather then a Casio..
JR
Cool! Gotta give all of them some run time to keep the movements from freezing up. Mechanical and battery movements suffer from that. :cheers:
I don't usually do the crown out position. Mainly, because I like to keep them running to ensure the lubricants in the movement pivots stay in place. Periodically I put the watches face down or on their sides to run as well. This keeps lubricants from moving only to one plate of the movements. :ahhh
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Wore one I have in a while, went with a self winding dive watch, big diff compared to the norm Casio, at least twice if not three times the weight!
JR
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Very nice! :like:
I need to get out my yellow dial Invicta Sports model and throw a new battery in it. :ahhh
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I wish this one was an automatic, but it sill has a good look I think. New battery (I had a common 377). The box goes to my Grand Diver Automatic. :)
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Wore a diff one, so three diff ones this week, this ones automatic but in a diff way, still needs a battery but notice there’s no crown to set it? It’s atomic, you set a few things to get it going then it sets itself but then come like 2-4am it stops then reads the radio waves from out in Colorado and completely sets itself..
JR
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Here watch it set itself..
JR
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W-oTFvQL8Es
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Thanks to Gerby here, these last few days my vintage chronograph got wrist time.
Landeron 48 hand wind movement in extremely good condition!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/1f5af41ef0531eeee5819ef4b2b8ab5b.jpg)
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Thanks to Gerby here, these last few days my vintage chronograph got wrist time.
Landeron 48 hand wind movement in extremely good condition!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/1f5af41ef0531eeee5819ef4b2b8ab5b.jpg)
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I apologize, Nick. I did not notice the reply until this evening. That is a beautiful watch! I like the fact that is has patina, but still looks good. I think the term for those is "survivor", when a vintage watch hasn't been touched(as far as resto work) and still looks good. Vintage mechanical chronographs are quite a thing to behold. Thanks for sharing. :cheers:
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Did some more sorting to move the watches around that I wanted in the main two boxes. Omega box is still the same though. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/pppo3O9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lj6OCCA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lbEVRB7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pVP0fNt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/u67SlWy.jpg)
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Nice,
I thought I posted a pic of my cute little setup, I see I posted one of the collection but not of my unique showcase, I’ll have to take one when I get home..
JR
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:popcorn:
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Here, I made my little knife showcase back in :think: 05? It was originally a phone/equipment charging stand, a outlet strip would be under that leather along with the plugs, then just a little wire would come up so all you had to do is put whatever electronic device on the leather and let it charge, the back section is a perfect fit for all the magazines I used to get, then a little over was the pen slot, but after joining this forum you can see things changed :whistle: as for the watches I found a hanger for ties for like 25¢ At a tag sale, I had no clue what I was going to use it for, and it sat in a box for like 2yrs then well I bent it up and drilled it into the stand to hang the watches.. works for me!
JR
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Nice collection JR :like: :like: :tu:
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I like that setup, JR! :like:
Seems like a nice thing to have your gear kind of located in one station. Very cool. :)
You have my brain cogs turning(I'll try not to hurt myself...lol) about making a station for my most carried gear! :multi:
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Thanks
I love it, it used to be on top of the dresser but after we moved and the dresser is now a little further away I put a shelf up closer to the bed so now it’s within reach :whistle: but it’s nice to see/have the “most carried” gear right there! There’s hooks on the side where I used to hang all the sak, but since it’s closer I wouldn’t really be able to see them, so I moved the flashlights to idk where :shrug: but I like the station, I’ve kinda thought it would be better with a drawer underneath, just something maybe like 1-1/2” tall just enough to put more sak’s watches, and flashlights in! That would be nice!
JR
Here’s what the side used to look like..
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:like:
Tonight I'm going to design a new Gear station. Mine will have to be significantly different though. Over 25 "beater" multi-tools, plus saks, plus lights, plus loupes, plus measuring tapes, and watches. :)
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I like the design of your show case JR :like: :like: :tu:
I am still thinking of how or what
I want to store my SAKs and MTs in :think:
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:like:
Tonight I'm going to design a new Gear station. Mine will have to be significantly different though. Over 25 "beater" multi-tools, plus saks, plus lights, plus loupes, plus measuring tapes, and watches. :)
So it will have to be big then GLBM :facepalm:
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:like:
Tonight I'm going to design a new Gear station. Mine will have to be significantly different though. Over 25 "beater" multi-tools, plus saks, plus lights, plus loupes, plus measuring tapes, and watches. :)
Oh cool :tu: you going to draft something out before building it? Cause this is something I can’t wait to see, and if you advice on it I’d love to help!
JR
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This is getting interesting :popcorn:
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I like the design of your show case JR :like: :like: :tu:
I am still thinking of how or what
I want to store my SAKs and MTs in :think:
Thanks,
I guess I could take the knives and sak out of the sheaths to get a little more room to put more stuff up but I kinda like those two since I restitched those two black ones with a diff color. They make these things if your interested in something like it..
JR
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So it will have to be big then GLBM :facepalm:
:rofl:
Maybe. :whistle:
Oh cool :tu: you going to draft something out before building it? Cause this is something I can’t wait to see, and if you advice on it I’d love to help!
JR
Thank you, JR! I'll definitely be asking some pointers if I hit a dead end (which happens a lot with me..haha)
I will try, if I get time tonight, to make a rough draft of a design.
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So it will have to be big then GLBM :facepalm:
:rofl:
Maybe. :whistle:
Oh cool :tu: you going to draft something out before building it? Cause this is something I can’t wait to see, and if you advice on it I’d love to help!
JR
Thank you, JR! I'll definitely be asking some pointers if I hit a dead end (which happens a lot with me..haha)
I will try, if I get time tonight, to make a rough draft of a design.
Cool, gotta go shopping later and got a project to work on (mini skids for display) but I’ll be around, pm me if needed..
JR
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I don’t know what I want :ahhh
Do I get something with drawers
or do I go for a display unit :think:
I will have to make my mind up soon
especially with my collection slowly getting bigger :facepalm:
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I don’t know what I want :ahhh
Do I get something with drawers
or do I go for a display unit :think:
I will have to make my mind up soon
especially with my collection slowly getting bigger :facepalm:
You could do both, kinda like what I’m thinking. Have something like mine with a display, no if’s, but then a drawer unit underneath! This way you keep your prized pieces on display but then you have the drawers to put away the other pieces..
JR
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I don’t know what I want :ahhh
Do I get something with drawers
or do I go for a display unit :think:
I will have to make my mind up soon
especially with my collection slowly getting bigger :facepalm:
You could do both, kinda like what I’m thinking. Have something like mine with a display, no if’s, but then a drawer unit underneath! This way you keep your prized pieces on display but then you have the drawers to put away the other pieces..
JR
That’s a excellent idea JR :cheers:
I will have to draw some different
ideas and see what could work for me :tu: :like: :like:
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I don’t know what I want :ahhh
Do I get something with drawers
or do I go for a display unit :think:
I will have to make my mind up soon
especially with my collection slowly getting bigger :facepalm:
You could do both, kinda like what I’m thinking. Have something like mine with a display, no if’s, but then a drawer unit underneath! This way you keep your prized pieces on display but then you have the drawers to put away the other pieces..
JR
That’s a excellent idea JR :cheers:
I will have to draw some different
ideas and see what could work for me :tu: :like: :like:
Something like this, or, how about a glass top humidor with a drawer, I had one bit for other reason! All most important on display yet covered from dust, lol, then also others in their drawers?
JR
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Something like that :tu: :like: :like:
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Would definitely need a glass top
or front especially with lots of animal hair :tu:
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Well if that’s the case display them all, most prized on the top, but the others displayed on lower racks, yet everything’s under lock and key!
JR
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Or just all fancy?
JR
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Well if that’s the case display them all, most prized on the top, but the others displayed on lower racks, yet everything’s under lock and key!
JR
That looks nice :tu: :like:
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Well if that’s the case display them all, most prized on the top, but the others displayed on lower racks, yet everything’s under lock and key!
JR
That looks nice :tu: :like:
So now you got to work the gears and figure out what to do?
JR
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Well if that’s the case display them all, most prized on the top, but the others displayed on lower racks, yet everything’s under lock and key!
JR
That looks nice :tu: :like:
So now you got to work the gears and figure out what to do?
JR
It’s definitely giving me some ideas thanks JR :cheers: :like:
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W,
With your current sized collection and the rate it is growing, a machinist's tool chest would be a good bet. It doesn't have glass, but the top closes and drawers close.
I have one that is 28" wide, 18" tall, and 12" deep. 6 small drawers and two wide drawers. I use mine for assorting my knife collection, but it would be good for EDC arrangement. I just don't have anywhere to put another one, so I need to make something custom. I might even snag some walnut scraps from work to make the front. Not sure yet.
The machinist's tool chest I have was made by a Chinese company called "Windsor" and was $79 at an import goods tool store (Harbor freight). It is assuredly a differe different brand in the U.K., but I think you could probably find one. :)
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Thanks GLBM that sounds good
I am sure I have seen them before
Will check later if I can find one :tu: :like: :like:
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Here’s the one he’s talking about.. I’ve almost bought this a few times for something to put on my dresser, cause I love wood but am just broke..
JR
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This is the project I was working on( mini skids ) pretty much all done, just might put a second coat on, but this is what they look like with a watch..
JR
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Thanks GLBM and JR for coming up with excellent ideas :cheers:
Here’s the one he’s talking about.. I’ve almost bought this a few times for something to put on my dresser, cause I love wood but am just broke..
JR
Yes that is more what I like the machinist tool cabinet :tu:
They are not cheap from what I have seen so far
But I will try some more websites to see if I can find better prices
I am broke at the moment as well with bills and the Wave+ this month :ahhh
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I just love those mini skids they look so real :like: :like: :tu:
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I've never seen such a machinist's tool chest over here...
I bought a mail ordener box and a small drawer box, both made out of wood.
They stand on my large cabinet that also supports my rotating Vic display and contain all multis that aren't Swiss and flashlights.
I can post a pic tomorrow after work...
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That would be great Mechanickal :popcorn: :tu:
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Ah smurf it!
I'll get out of bed again and do it now...
Sorry for light quality...
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:rofl: :like:
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180815/3a0fbe2bc05e24d9ba56547066d48e10.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180815/241c54bf0446a6df19c3fa4a77ceee16.jpg)
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Very nice I like the top pic thanks Mechanickal :cheers: :like:
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NP!
G'night now lads!
:waving:
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NP!
G'night now lads!
:waving:
Goodnight!
JR
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Good night all :waving:
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Those mini-skids are really neat, JR!
Wspeed and Mrchanickal,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-AP1608W-Machinist-Toolbox-Drawer/dp/B01M5C6ZE7/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N19CMVZX4HCBXX77FCDJ
You can thank me after you buy them. :D
Free shipping in the U.K. :tu:
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But but but...
I'm not in the UK and Amazon rarely delivers here...
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Those mini-skids are really neat, JR!
Wspeed and Mrchanickal,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-AP1608W-Machinist-Toolbox-Drawer/dp/B01M5C6ZE7/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N19CMVZX4HCBXX77FCDJ
You can thank me after you buy them. :D
Free shipping in the U.K. :tu:
That is a gorgeous unit thanks GLBM :cheers:
I have saved it on my favourites so I
can get back to it when I have some money again :ahhh
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But but but...
I'm not in the UK and Amazon rarely delivers here...
I'm sorry, Nick! :ahhh
I hadn't realized to look at your Country of location. :facepalm:
Will attempt some more searching around when I can. :cheers:
Those mini-skids are really neat, JR!
Wspeed and Mrchanickal,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-AP1608W-Machinist-Toolbox-Drawer/dp/B01M5C6ZE7/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N19CMVZX4HCBXX77FCDJ
You can thank me after you buy them. :D
Free shipping in the U.K. :tu:
That is a gorgeous unit thanks GLBM :cheers:
I have saved it on my favourites so I
can get back to it when I have some money again :ahhh
Yes sir ! :salute:
I couldn't believe the U.K. prices. Quite reasonable indeed. :cheers:
I hope you can one at some point :tu:
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Hopefully I will need to start
saving again to be able to afford it :facepalm:
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I'll take that as a compliment regarding my English :D
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:rofl: :like:
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I'll take that as a compliment regarding my English :D
Would you translate that? I don't understand what you're saying. :pok: :D
Hopefully I will need to start
saving again to be able to afford it :facepalm:
Saving a few pounds to get one, will go by more quickly, than ya know. :cheers
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Dat ik het als een compliment aanschouw dat je geen onderscheid maaktte tussen mij en een Brit, enkel gebaseerd op de te lezen teksten.
:tu:
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Dat is leuk gedaan :tu: :like: :like:
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En ik dacht dat je van duitsland was :think:
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Much better, guys. Now I can read your posts. :whistle:
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:rofl: :rofl: :like:
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En ik dacht dat je van duitsland was :think:
:twak: :twak: :twak:
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Sorry :oops: :whistle:
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België Ik zag de vlag niet :facepalm:
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:rofl:
Just taught myself German. :whistle: :D
Diese Jungs sind verrückt nach Multi-Tools zu lieben. Multi-Tools, Messer und Lichter saugen. Also für Schweizer Armeemesser.
Ich mache nur Spaß. Ich spreche kein Deutsch.
und Schweizer Armee Messer und Multitools und Lichter sind die Scheiße.
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I don’t know what you said there GLBM :facepalm:
But it looks good :rofl:
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I don’t know what you said there GLBM :facepalm:
But it looks good :rofl:
:rofl:
Anyone who can read it will think I'm a smurf. But, I did note it wasn't true. :ahhh
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I don’t know the German language :facepalm: :ahhh
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I don’t know the German language :facepalm: :ahhh
Google translator, my friend. :tu: :multi:
I know about as much German as I know about knitting sweaters(I can not knit sweaters). :rofl:
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:rofl: :rofl: :like:
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GLBM said he's enjoying this place and all the tool talk.
Afterwards he states that he's kidding and that he doesn't speak German.
And that multitools are donkey poo...
At least that's what I could make from it.
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Thanks for the translation Mechanickal :cheers: :rofl:
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Actualy it was google translate who messed up.
He said: multitools, SAKs and flashlights are the sh*t.
Translator turns this in "the cr*p"
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Actualy it was google translate who messed up.
He said: multitools, SAKs and flashlights are the sh*t.
Translator turns this in "the cr*p"
That doesn’t surprise me :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
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Used it a few times and sometimes
it was hard to work out what they have written :facepalm:
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:rofl:
Darn goody two-shoe google translator. :rant:
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At least you tried GLBM :tu: :like:
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At least you tried GLBM :tu: :like:
Thanks, W! :cheers: :D
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:b2t:
Seems like GLBM has a Bulova Accutron :sa:
Jealousy...
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:b2t:
Seems like GLBM has a Bulova Accutron :sa:
Jealousy...
Thank you, Nick! :hatsoff:
There are three Accutrons in the same row of watches. Different versions though. The round SS case with gold markers on dial is an ultra-rate 219 "half fork" movement. The movement and dial came from a ruined gold-plated case and the case was from a ruined movement/dial. Instead of running at the normal frequency that the older Accutrons do, it runs at half, thus only requiring one half of the electromagnetic coil system. The big gold case Accuquartz (still an Accutron..I'll explain) is solid 10K gold (about 1.5tOz) and has a basic 216 tuning fork movement, but with a quartz control curcuit, instead of the early solid state transistor controller. It claims to be a bit more accurate in keeping time, but in reality is is was a gimmick to use up old tuning-fork movement parts and still put quartz in the name to impress people of the time who thought quartz movements were the end-all be-all of horological perfection. ::)
The Accutron with the big SS case and see-through dial is a Spaceview model with a more-common 214 movement. The time is set by a tiny "handle" that folds out on the back and turns. The 214 movement is the most reliable and most desirable of the early Accutrons, because of the robust nature. :)
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:drool:
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+1 :drool: :drool:
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Sorry for going off topic
But when GLBM came up with the
wooden tool box for storing my knives
I just fell in love with the tool box and had to
have it so today I saved enough money to buy it
Hopefully I will receive it by the weekend :D
Thanks again GLBM :cheers:
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Oh boy! :sa:
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Sorry for going off topic
But when GLBM came up with the
wooden tool box for storing my knives
I just fell in love with the tool box and had to
have it so today I saved enough money to buy it
Hopefully I will receive it by the weekend :D
Thanks again GLBM :cheers:
Fantastic, W! Congrats on that. :tu:
Do yourself a small favor and put some wax or bar soap on the drawer slides before loading it up. It does wonders to protect the slides from wear. :cheers:
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Cool, better see a pic! :popcorn:
JR
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Hey that soap tip is awesome!
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Thanks guys :cheers:
And I will definitely be showing
some pics when it gets delivered :tu: :like:
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What sort of soap do you mean
Is it just a normal bar of hand soap :think: :tu:
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My guess is that's what he means... do you know any other soap bars maybe? :dd:
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My guess is that's what he means... do you know any other soap bars maybe? :dd:
:dunno:
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:rofl:
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My guess is that's what he means... do you know any other soap bars maybe? :dd:
:dunno:
Bar of hand soap or shower bar soap. I gently rub it on the wood with the grain until it feels slightly smooth. You don't want a thick layer on top of the wood. You'll probably know what I mean once you try one. Think like Ivory brand, Irish Sprong, etc. I am not sure what the most popular bar soaps you have in the U.K. :think:
Stay away from liquid soaps though. Liquid soap will seep to far into the wood and cause expansion. Paste wax is ideal, but a bar of soap, rubbed into the slide and rail, is good. :)
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Thanks GLBM I will give that a go :tu: :like:
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Thanks GLBM I will give that a go :tu: :like:
:cheers:
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I haven’t got any soap in house
What about wood polishing wax :think:
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I haven’t got any soap in house
What about wood polishing wax :think:
No bar soap? What about a solid shoe/leather polish?
JR
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I really don’t know :dunno:
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How about a candle?
JR
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Maybe JR we will have to wait for expert GLBM I think
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Well that’s the whole point, a wax to rub on the wood to help it slide better for some time, but let GLBM confirm if good. Did you get the box?
JR
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It’s being delivered tomorrow :mail: :tu:
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:woohoo: :woohoo:
Don’t forget those pics! :popcorn:
JR
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I have to it’s the law :D
:worthless:
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I will definitely be posting pics of
the box tomorrow stay tuned :tu:
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I have to it’s the law :D
:worthless:
:rofl:
JR
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And buy some soap!
You dirty boy...
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We only have liquid soap :facepalm:
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How about Vaseline, any of that laying around? I spotted this..
JR
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Sorry JR,
Vaseline should only be used on metal/plastic tracks, and NOT wood slides/grooves. It is petroleum based and will alter the molecular structure of the wood fiber surface as it seeps in. It'll work well for a while, until the wood swells and starts getting stuck. Unles you have a mini chisel-plane on hand, I'd avoid using vaseline. If you don't have paste wax or a bar of soap, just wait to put anything on the slides and grooves. It isn't like they will wear out in a few months. You've got time to acquire what you need. Some drawer slides on furniture take a hundred years of moderate use before needing to be modified and rebuilt. :tu:
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So candles?
JR
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So candles?
JR
Ya know, I get the idea, but I am weary of recommending anything I haven't had experience with as a furniture restorer.
And on top of that, there are many types of candles. Beeswax would be the only type I would try. But, beeswax candles are uncommon and hard to differentiate from other candle types if you don't mess with candles often. :ahhh
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So candles?
JR
Ya know, I get the idea, but I am weary of recommending anything I haven't had experience with as a furniture restorer.
And on top of that, there are many types of candles. Beeswax would be the only type I would try. But, beeswax candles are uncommon and hard to differentiate from other candle types if you don't mess with candles often. :ahhh
I just fig there wax and something common that Wspeed might have around the house, I mean not as common as bar soap but still, lol :rofl:
JR
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:rofl:
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What about crayons?
JR
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Earwax?
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Thanks guys :cheers: :rofl:
I will just have to buy a bar of soap :facepalm:
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The box got delivered this morning :mail: :woohoo:
Here are some pics as promised :D
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And a couple more pics :D
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Awesome! Already looks like it is working as it should. Congrats, W! :woohoo:
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Thanks again GLBM for finding this box :cheers:
As soon as I saw it I fell in love with it :like: :tu:
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So much want :(
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:hatsoff:
When I got mine, I was blown away at the quality vs. cost. The fact it can even be locked is awesome as well. Not that we would need to, unless you had kids running around or had a party where you didn't know some of the guests. :ahhh
So much want :(
The great thing is that it is about the same price as a good multitool. :)
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:hatsoff:
When I got mine, I was blown away at the quality vs. cost. The fact it can even be locked is awesome as well. Not that we would need to, unless you had kids running around or had a party where you didn't know some of the guests. :ahhh
So much want :(
The great thing is that it is about the same price as a good multitool. :)
Yes, but my part of the world is still lagging behind and hasn't got the full Amazon service...
We can buy from Amazon FR or DE for added shipping costs and selected items only.
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The price is very reasonable :tu:
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:hatsoff:
When I got mine, I was blown away at the quality vs. cost. The fact it can even be locked is awesome as well. Not that we would need to, unless you had kids running around or had a party where you didn't know some of the guests. :ahhh
So much want :(
The great thing is that it is about the same price as a good multitool. :)
Yes, but my part of the world is still lagging behind and hasn't got the full Amazon service...
We can buy from Amazon FR or DE for added shipping costs and selected items only.
That’s a shame ???
They are on eBay as well :tu:
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Indeed they are...
€157 in total... awtch...
I'm eyeing an exposed rivet SAK for €50... might go for that instead
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Yes that is rather expensive for the box :facepalm:
That SAK sounds good :tu:
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It does...
The dude's got multiple vintage SAKs.
Old awls etc... all around the €50 mark....
Sorry for the derail GLBM!! :dwts:
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It does...
The dude's got multiple vintage SAKs.
Old awls etc... all around the €50 mark....
Sorry for the derail GLBM!! :dwts:
Luckily it was only a small derailment :D
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It does...
The dude's got multiple vintage SAKs.
Old awls etc... all around the €50 mark....
Sorry for the derail GLBM!! :dwts:
It's cool. This thread has been riding off the rails since page one. :rofl:
The nature of the thread allows for a lot of derailment, so it is cool. :)
Sorry to read that the box is pricey where you're at! Might be something you'll run up on one day for a reasonable price. :)
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You never know you might find
something in your neck of the woods :tu:
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A tree... a saw...
Some screws...
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I would love to see your creation :popcorn: :tu:
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Just don’t make a Franken box with all them screws :facepalm:
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Done!
(https://previews.123rf.com/images/khvost/khvost1112/khvost111200005/11729394-old-broken-wooden-boxes.jpg)
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:rofl: excellent :rofl: :like:
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Done!
(https://previews.123rf.com/images/khvost/khvost1112/khvost111200005/11729394-old-broken-wooden-boxes.jpg)
Very nice. Where's the ebay listing, so I can place a bid? :rofl:
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Maybe we can pre order a couple of units :rofl: :facepalm:
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Sure!
Can't have enough firewood in preparation for winter 8)
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Very nice! :tu:
I showed the Mrs one of those a few days ago and even she liked it. My only thing is I don’t think I’d have enough to fill it, that and I like to see everything. It’s nice that the draws even lock, how deep are they?
JR
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About 180mm for the small drawers
and 190mm for the larger drawers :tu:
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I like the idea of the drawers
to keep everything dust free :tu:
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True on the dust part, sorry I meant how deep top to bottom not front to back, sorry.
JR
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No problem :tu:
The small drawers are 25mm
The large drawers are 45mm
And the top box is 65mm
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So far all my SAKs and MTs fit the smaller drawers :tu:
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So far all my SAKs and MTs fit the smaller drawers :tu:
Ok cool. I’d say it’s a little shallow, the sak might fit but the sheath I don’t think so, they might even have a little trouble in the deeper ones..
JR
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I keep my pouches in the top box :tu:
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I have just checked my biggest MT with sheath
in the big draw and fits with room to spare :tu:
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Sorry for the poor lighting :facepalm:
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I keep my pouches in the top box :tu:
I saw in the pic, the store that sells that one here has a 25% off coupon, I love it, but my big thing is it doesn’t allow you to see anything, yet I’m sure the wife would love that! lol..
JR
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You could always leave the drawers open :D :tu:
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Well yeah, but only one cause the next one will block it, lol
JR
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Now you’re just being picky JR :rofl: :rofl: :D
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The picky plumber,, lol
JR
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:cheers:
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I want to add a shelf so I can display more, which looks better 1, 2, or 3? I got to cut that piece of wood to size and also whatever I use to give it a little something, but which? I’m kinda stuck between 1 and 2? Thoughts..
JR
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Well, I went with the gray, fig it went best and I didn’t have to cut much. But I think it turned out nice..
JR
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Looks good, JR! :like:
Now all you need are some small hinges, small screws/nuts, and plexiglass panels.
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I think nr1 looks good :like: :tu:
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I was thinking of the green at first
But now seeing the shelf done with
the grey you definitely made the right choice :tu:
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Forgot to say I like your collection JR :dd: :like:
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I was going to go with the green at first but that piece of gray was so close in size and with all the watches and knives being gray I said screw it..
JR
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Are thinking of having a plexiglass panel for your box :think: :tu:
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Forgot to say I like your collection JR :dd: :like:
All those sak on the top are modified in a way, the one completely, three the scales, two have clips, and one is just inscribed.
But thanks..
JR
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Are thinking of having a plexiglass panel for your box :think: :tu:
I’m still trying to fig that out..
JR
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Post 1/2.
How to make your new machinist chest into a disorganized hoard chest.
The top is full of about 1/6th of my excess watch parts and bands.
The two narrow top drawers are full of pocket watches and analog stop watches.
The two down are full if lighters and measuring devices/tapes.
Below that are two drawers full of traditional knives.
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Post 2/2.
How to make your new machinist chest into a disorganized hoard chest.
Top wide drawer is full of more traditional knives. Another pic shows the case on the right.
The lower drawer is a catch all for stuff I don't feel like organizing right now.
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Nice one GLBM looks good to me :like: :tu:
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Thanks, W! :cheers:
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Nice!
For giggles I put one of those popsicle stick skid I made to take the weight of those two real heavy sak’s that or raise them above all others :whistle:
JR
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Looks good JR :like: :tu:
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Looks good JR :like: :tu:
Thanks,,
JR
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Did a little cleaning and sorting of the pocket watches this evening and pictured all of them that run/keep time.
Last photo shows the three pocket watch dome-displays with the three watches I picked to hang in them. :)
I will be looking for some more of these displays in the future.
(http://i.imgur.com/oSR4ygs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AOe4FDh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/tr0xTnM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AgbSETo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ohzNcml.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iB18aWR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/opzl8Xk.jpg)
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Looking nice :tu:
JR
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Wow what a nice collection GLBM :dd: :like:
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Thank you, JR and W! :cheers:
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Thank you, JR and W! :cheers:
:cheers: :drink:
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You know, all this time I think I’ve been looking in the complete opposite direction. I’m after a good strong watch with number hr markers rather then dots, day/date, 5-55, and automatic, and yet I’ve been looking at dive watches, but something cought my eye last night, a aviator watch? So up not down? Here’s a pic of just one..
JR
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I like the black face one :like: :tu:
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Are they expensive JR :think:
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Idk, I haven’t don’t much research, I’m going to guess it depends on the company, other then that the same as a dive..
JR
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I was looking around and spotted this one, I’m not one for gold but it was just beautiful, then of course I saw the price and my just DROPPED, care to guess? I took the name off for no cheating!
JR
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$5.000 :dunno:
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Winner?
$20?
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Winner?
$20?
Close,
JR
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Typical standard Chinese movement.
But they work, keep good time and are easily replaceable by a whole new watch.
There are litteraly thousands of watches with that movement in the same price range. Gold, silver, black, rose, blue, ...
Search around and buy something you really like. Be sure to check places like aliexpress, dx and miniinthebox. (And many more)
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Err, as cheap as that is, yeah the price is good but to me that’s like buying a Chinese sak, if sharpened it will cut! But still..
JR
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Just shows what I know about watches :facepalm:
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Kinda like these two,,
That invicta is only missing the day, unlike that other,
JR
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Here, this will make the decision a little easier. :P
Most of the wrist watch collection, minus a few work watches(Invicta S1, Pro Diver, and Timex Expedition) and one digital watch(blue g-shock knockoff). :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/5cKieDO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lpZTZkh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HbwrkVv.jpg)
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Ha ha, funny..
Idk, I just can’t find that right one, funny thing is the wife wants to get me a watch for Xmas! :whistle:
I like divers cause of the weight, but as an everyday watch you don’t want to go too heavy, I like automatics yet also solar, solar should win on this part because I’m not going to be wearing it 24/7, yet I could get a watch winder! (I had a double) I just don’t know what to do, it’s like no matter which way I go I end up getting pulled in a diff direction..
JR
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It is tough. I've only actively sought out a few watches in my life and the decision is tough. :ahhh
Most of the watches were just good deals or happenstance. :)
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It is tough. I've only actively sought out a few watches in my life and the decision is tough. :ahhh
Most of the watches were just good deals or happenstance. :)
Well, if you put it that way, every one of those watches I received as a gift, only two of them I picked out, the rest I didn’t even know I was getting..
JR
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Can't complain about presents. :iagree: Especially watches. I have not met many watches I didn't like in some way or another. :gimme:
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Can't complain about presents. :iagree: Especially watches. I have not met many watches I didn't like in some way or another. :gimme:
Well, all those you see hanging on my little setup are my fav, there are a few others, one I gave our younger son as a mid school grad, another as high school grad to out older son,(that was one of my fav, and he has yet to wear it) and I have one put away for the younger son when he grads hs. There was one that my wife had and gave to a friend cause she just didn’t like it, but there’s a few more that I just don’t like..
JR
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I was having a problem with storing my watches. Years ago, I bought a small 6 watch wooden case at a local jewelry store but quickly found out it wasn't meant for large watches. End result, I couldn't close the solid wooden lid. That caused another issue in that I do have a few solar watches and they do like exposure to light. I also had a few recent watch purchases that were stored in their fancy retail boxes. I found this 24 watch case on Amazon, and it just came in today. I was uncertain as I couldn't find any mention of very large watches hitting the lid. I took a chance, and am happy to say this case will hold your largest watches. Plenty of clearance for the largest of watches. I may need another at a later date, or just keep this one for those I intend to use.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_6038SMALL_zpsx4n2fmxq.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_6038SMALL_zpsx4n2fmxq.jpg.html)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_6039small_zpshc8da5nw.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_6039small_zpshc8da5nw.jpg.html)
As a bonus, the watch tool kit arrived today as well. I have a load of watch gaskets coming to me sometime at a later date.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_6041small_zpsdx9e8ebe.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_6041small_zpsdx9e8ebe.jpg.html)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_6042small_zpslpdb6ykn.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_6042small_zpslpdb6ykn.jpg.html)
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Very nice!
JR
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Thanks. Have you decided on your next watch yet?
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Thanks. Have you decided on your next watch yet?
Err, yes/no I’m kinda leaning to the citizen eco, but then I’m not 100%, the Mrs kinda likes it but then doesn’t like the green bands, so maybe..
JR
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Very very nice, Chako! Good choice of display box. :)
The toolkit looks nice as well. It is similar to the stuff I use, except I don't have the movement mount. Probably need to get one at some point. I have never looked back after getting a 3-point case back wrench. The 2-point is good for scratching the case back. :ahhh
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Not a big fan with Citizen Eco drives. I have 3 and all of them need to be sent back to the company to get a new battery installed. My Casio solar...never an issue. I read that the Eco Drives should last up to 10 years. I am lucky if I get a few years before they die.
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Not a big fan with Citizen Eco drives. I have 3 and all of them need to be sent back to the company to get a new battery installed. My Casio solar...never an issue. I read that the Eco Drives should last up to 10 years. I am lucky if I get a few years before they die.
Huh, I heard their good. The two gshocks that I have which are solar haven’t given me any problem, the one is atomic so that stays on time, the other is about 5sec a week off but as far as battery they’ve never gone below a full charge, I take that back, the one dropped to a mid charge, I had to stick it in the window for the day and it was back to a full charge but that’s because I didn’t wear it months, I just fig a citizen would be a good addition,,
JR
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Don't let me dissuade you. I just have had nothing but bad luck with them...and considering two of them are top end Skyhawks...it is painful to have to keep servicing them due to a dead battery. For the Skyhawk...this will be its second battery replacement. Those gshocks are Casio right? I have never had an issue with my Casio Pathfinder.
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Chako,
Now that you possess a nice set of watch tools, you can likely change the capacitor cells in the Citizens. I found a new capacitor cell replacement for $27 on eBay for mine. It installed like a watch battery, but did have to be inserted in a peculiar way (since it had a special tab on the (-) side). Not all of them have the tab though. :)
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Don't let me dissuade you. I just have had nothing but bad luck with them...and considering two of them are top end Skyhawks...it is painful to have to keep servicing them due to a dead battery. For the Skyhawk...this will be its second battery replacement. Those gshocks are Casio right? I have never had an issue with my Casio Pathfinder.
Yes Casio, my fav is a 6900, it’s my everyday watch, I’m just looking for another watch but not digital, just don’t need the timer, stopwatch, or alarm, I just want the time, day and date, and preferably one that I don’t have to change the battery..
JR
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A Seiko automatic diver possibly? :pok: :pok: :pok:
I know they do not come with numerals on the face...but they do come in nice colours. A side benefit, you will never have to replace a battery...preserving your water proof rating. That and they come with the nicest nicknames in the industry.
gerleatherberman, I am not up to doing that job myself right now. I will start small and work my way upwards. :tu:
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Fair enough, Chako. :cheers:
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Went to Wal-Mart to get a new shirt. Didn't leave with a shirt.
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Close ups.
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Very nice...and those prices. :ahhh
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Very nice...and those prices. :ahhh
Thank you, Chako! :cheers:
I had been looking at some of the Casio stuff online, but it didn't look that good in photos. Today, when I saw the black and orange(functioning) chronograph, I wasn't leaving without it. :)
And the World Time for $7 would have been crazy to pass up. :)
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Nice find..
JR
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Nice find..
JR
Thank you, JR! :cheers:
Did you ever decide on a new watch? I saw a few solar powered Casios at Wal-Mart that were reasonably priced and thought about your watch hunt(no pun intended. lol). Can't remember if any of the dials met your desired criteria though. I feel like one or two did. :think:
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Nice find..
JR
Thank you, JR! :cheers:
Did you ever decide on a new watch? I saw a few solar powered Casios at Wal-Mart that were reasonably priced and thought about your watch hunt(no pun intended. lol). Can't remember if any of the dials met your desired criteria though. I feel like one or two did. :think:
Digital or analog? Cause I have two Casio gshocks both solar and one even atomic. But no, I still haven’t figured what watch.. I still got some time..
JR
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The ones, I thought about your search for, were analog with Arabic numerals. I can't remember if they had minute marks though. :)
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I had been having trouble with that Wenger watch I got for free. Stops intermittently and I have to open the back and take out/install the battery. So that one has been sidelined.
This watch would not run with a new battery a while back and I forgot to take the new battery out when I put it in the parts box. I saw it today and it was running. Guess the capacitor reformed sitting in the box. It runs well now. Made in Germany and Solid Titanium by 'The Watch People'. I bought it in NYC when I lived there and it say without a good battery for years. I am glad it is working now, because it wasn't cheap at all. Super light weight and very thin. A good dress watch. :woohoo:
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The ones, I thought about your search for, were analog with Arabic numerals. I can't remember if they had minute marks though. :)
Pretty much, an analog with numbers such as 1/5-2/10-3/15-4/20 I’m sure you get the point, and a day/date and of course solar or self winding, I’m still kinda leaning to that citizen, but hey I got till late December..
JR
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Cool beans, JR! :cheers:
About one month ago I would have bet some cash I'd never buy the tough plastic cased watches and only had the blue no-name I bought to try and impress an ex-girlfriend. :rofl:
I like the clunky Casios more than I thought I would. :)
Three new Casios in a little over a week. :assimilate:
I can see these watches being perfect for moving about and not worrying about damaging them so much. :)
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Three in a week, nice, I’ll be happy with just one! The little guy needed a new carabiner for his school bag so I saw a few and wasn’t sure what color he would want so I had to give him a selection, right? So I bought 4, he picked but going out again today I saw another cool carabiner so I added to the collection, :whistle:
Hey it does something some watches do, it glows!
JR
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Thank ya, JR. :cheers:
Still going through some more boxes and found these two I bought a year or two ago. I had been looking for them for a while now. :ahhh
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Back of the two Star Wars watches.
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OMG, cute..
Here this is almost perfect, but it’s cheap, and I’d probably go for a metal vs plastic..
JR
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The gruen dive watch in the tackle box looks interesting. Any info on it? Is it one of the broken ones?
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The gruen dive watch in the tackle box looks interesting. Any info on it? Is it one of the broken ones?
Aside from needing a service(movementi s fine, but just won't stay running), crystal, and correct case-back; it is pretty neat. The bezel rotates on it as well. It is a 17J manual wind, and has one serious issue, the back isn't the correct case back. The OG screw-on back is missing and a generic case-back was pressed on. :facepalm:
Hopefully a correct case-back can be sourced at some point.
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The gruen dive watch in the tackle box looks interesting. Any info on it? Is it one of the broken ones?
Aside from needing a service(movementi s fine, but just won't stay running), crystal, and correct case-back; it is pretty neat. The bezel rotates on it as well. It is a 17J manual wind, and has one serious issue, the back isn't the correct case back. The OG screw-on back is missing and a generic case-back was pressed on. :facepalm:
Hopefully a correct case-back can be sourced at some point.
Hopefully you can source a back for it. It's a very cool looking watch!
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Sorry I didn't see your reply, gustophersmob! :ahhh
Thank you and Indeed. I will be looking for more parts watches to find a back for it. The only issue is that, unlike typical watch case backs with male(outward facing) threads, the Gruen diver needs a case back with female (inward facing) threads. :think:
Today was kind of cool. A friend of mine just gave me this digi/ana 165ft "dive watch." Model 'FMDAW021-372' with dead batteries. I had some dollar-store batteries (I won't put in good watches) laying around and popped them in(one 377 cell and one 2016 cell). It works great and even has a rotating bezel. I used a lighter(to heat up) to reform the band to contour my wrist. Those old rubber bands get hard and straight after not being worn. One of my pet peeves is the hard rubber bands on cheap watches. A little heat(lighter or heat gun) fixes it right up. :)
Not a bad looking beater watch and water proof to boot. Should last a few weeks at work. >:D
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That looks nice for a beater watch.
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Thank you, Chako! :cheers:
Now to go through the dreaded "I know this isn't a special item and it doesn't matter if it gets scratched, but I DON'T WANNA SCRATCH IT!". :facepalm: :ahhh
Hashtag #collectormindproblems
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The watch hobby has been neglected as of late, so I decided to dedicate this evening to sorting out the watch boxes and deal with watches laying all over the house. Got the watches sorted into five boxes and a tackle box for overflow. I wonder if, since TimeLord LV. 3 is five watches, if I could be Dr. Who. :rofl:
j/k..haha
Anyway, here are the boxes. Let me know what you think about the sorting. I did it based on how much I like the watches. Although, if they are in the main two boxes, I really like them. I don't have a focus in this hobby, so there are many many different brands and models to deal with. :ahhh
Box 1:
Newer watches-
Top
(https://i.imgur.com/FaFcyA4.jpg)
Drawer
(https://i.imgur.com/bI6TqFL.jpg)
Box 2:
Vintage watches-
Top
(https://i.imgur.com/xqNuFA1.jpg)
Drawer
(https://i.imgur.com/OXycqpK.jpg)
Box 3:
Omega watches-
They look great, but three of them need a full service.
(https://i.imgur.com/3TS9kfC.jpg)
Box 4:
"Beater watches"-
(https://i.imgur.com/oOQwzWu.jpg)
Box 5:
Cigar box with "smaller" men's vintage watches.
Watches sitting on top of box-
(https://i.imgur.com/H3sMwIF.jpg)
Tackle box:
Misc watch stuff. Mostly non-working watches, but some working watches I don't care much for and might use for parts, bands, parts, etc. Extra bands, pins, and etc.
(https://i.imgur.com/UfY70Gr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UQITv0P.jpg)
Nice collection! Can I ask what the top right watch is in the "beaters" photo? Is that brass?
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Thank you much, clown! :cheers:
Indeed, it is one of those 1980s/1990s brass mil-spec-replicas that were sold on TV infomercials aimed at WW2 veterans.
I have had a couple of them, but combined the two into one really good one using the best parts from each. :)
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Thank you much, clown! :cheers:
Indeed, it is one of those 1980s/1990s brass mil-spec-replicas that were sold on TV infomercials aimed at WW2 veterans.
I have had a couple of them, but combined the two into one really good one using the best parts from each. :)
Very cool. I think it looks great! I'll have to keep an eye out for one.
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If I pick another one up I'll PM you. I've seen them at yard sales, markets, and the store I work at from time to time. Usually less than $10 and just needing a good cleaning, leather strap and battery. :cheers:
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If I pick another one up I'll PM you. I've seen them at yard sales, markets, and the store I work at from time to time. Usually less than $10 and just needing a good cleaning, leather strap and battery. :cheers:
That would be great! Thanks brother! :hatsoff:
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:cheers: