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Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 21, 2015, 07:40:25 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20150421_185816.jpg)

I could not find such a thread and seeing my rekindled interest in watches I thought it may be worth starting one.

For over a decade I have only worn a watch in the sea and my DW290T has been very good for this purpose.

I wanted a solid watch with the necessary for me water resistance that looked more dressy/grown up than the DW290

I bough this new GA100 of eBay and it arrived today (I posted a link a few days ago)

I thought the blue looked unusual and the dials made it look dressy. I also had to have an antimagnetic watch (destroyed one a few years ago whilst doing research with MRI)

Nothing fancy, no atomic clock signal auto time (we do not get a signal here anyway and I can live with adjusting the watch once a year..) no solar charging (not impressed with them yet), has the time in various timezones which may be of some use.

The dials tend to hide a lot of the LCD figures and there is a lot of space on the watch which is not used at all or used for some little used/needed function (e.g. showing you that the stopwatch is running)

The glass is very reflective making it hard to photograph and the LED is not very bright.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9778.jpg)

I think the watch is designed to look discreet/tactical so the numbers, lines etc. are not very easy to see.

Toughness is a given.

A comparison picture

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9781.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9784.jpg)

DW290
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9785.jpg)

and "Casio"
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9783.jpg)

Not too heavy. Here is a SS casio for weight comparison..

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9786.jpg)


(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9790.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on April 21, 2015, 11:36:13 PM
Ana-digi display FTW! I must agree on reflective glass, the one on my Protrek 550 that, I assume, bears the same kind of glass as your GA100, projects a bright disk of light every time sunlight falls on it at the right angle, which I find annoying. The glass seems tough, however.

I like the colours on this one. Enjoy. :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on April 21, 2015, 11:50:02 PM
 (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/21/3c0994d55823637cca9673c95731879e.jpg)
Truly, my companion for life, my grandpa gave it to me. I told him what it was and he bought it on the spot


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on April 22, 2015, 12:07:33 AM
Great Grandpa!  :2tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on April 22, 2015, 12:13:50 AM
THAT is a nice watch :tu:

I love the blue accents. Definitely on my wish list :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 22, 2015, 07:34:35 AM
Nice Wenger  :tu:

The watch I got was also available with red details but I thought that the blue one looked more dressy, if a watch this size can be considered dressy   :D

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jekostas on April 23, 2015, 03:13:08 AM
Surprisingly cool aviator-style watch from Timex - $20 (because someone at one of the local stores screwed up with the pricing gun)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/jekostas/Timex_zpslp2com8a.jpg) (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/jekostas/media/Timex_zpslp2com8a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 23, 2015, 07:38:08 AM
Nice  :tu:

It may sound weird to people across the Atlantic but I have never seriously heard of Timex until a couple of years ago.

I did hear the name a few times in some movies but because of its name I assumed that it was just a very cheap, joke watch. I mean who would name a watch tim-ex ?  (maybe they were trying to copy Rolex I thought)

We used to have Casios, Seiko, Citizen, Swatch etc, but I have not seen anybody with a Timex -  Thinking about it I still have not noticed anybody wearing one, but then I am not really into watch spotting.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Steinar on April 23, 2015, 12:13:45 PM
Very little Timex to see here in Norway as well, but I think they're some of the best budget/bang for buck watches. I have one of their minimalist models as my go-to when I travel and want a really cheap watch.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: 16VGTIDave on April 23, 2015, 03:22:20 PM
I grew up a short walk away from a Timex (pronounced Time-X) factory in a  middle class suburb of Toronto, Ontario. I'm talking 35+ years ago now. My first watch, and probably the next 2 or 3, were all Timex. The ones my parents bought me were all tiny mechanical's. They had a white painted face with black markings and hands. No fancy luminescence with these watches. The case was a single layer chrome plated brass and the 'crystal' was domed glass that seemed to want to smack into everything. The watches were resistant to nothing, and anti-durable. The bands were black synthetic leather of some sort. They were almost as loud as a wall clock ticking away.

I was lucky to get a year out of one of these watches before I broke the crystal, out grew the band, or it seized up from having too much moisture in it. They always turned my wrist green once the chrome plating wore off. But they were less than $10, so it wasn't a hardship to get a new watch every year for my birthday. Timex watches were so prevalent, if you had a watch that wasn't a Timex, you stood out. A friend in school had family in Japan and they often sent gifts over. He had a Seiko watch, and the best fireworks...

And then came the first digital watches. I'll never forget the red LED displays that you had to press a button for them to illuminate. They were so dim you couldn't read them in sunlight. And they ate batteries like they were free and easy to change. Those were the best!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on April 23, 2015, 03:43:45 PM
I had a digital Timex as a kid and they are widely available here, you can find them in Omonoia Sq in the center of Athens if you come someday. I considered im the past a nice analog Timex with compass and tide meter, one of their most impressive models.
My latest is the Suunto Core as I already posted elsewhere. This watch is my EDC now and I think it will be for ever, since it has everything, it is light, looks dressy and I made it all black that goes with everything. I will wear my Protrek for swimming (I don't want salt on the Suunto) and the others occasionally but maybe rarely.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/305020d5c51ce9a30d165f3ace874876.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 23, 2015, 05:42:31 PM
I got this, unusual for me, Casio G-Shock DWX-110M Extreme. (It was cheap as it was advertised for parts etc but it said it worked fine, which it seems to do so far)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9799.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9800.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9802.jpg)

It reminds me of starship troopers... (I am attaching some information from a Casio wiki)

This was introduced in 1999 and has a low temperature capable LCD (-20C)
The LCD is clear and unusual in that it appears to be made from thin shiny silver foil.
Bluish green light.

It works well. I gave it a clean and removed some paint stains it had. I used alcohol and the ultrasonic cleaner to clean it. It is supposed to have anew battery. Inside the glass there is a tiny piece of dirt or from a leaf that I may have to clean when I get the desire/courage to open it up. It is not blocking anything, so it can wait.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9814.jpg)

It has a shiny SS bezel protected with a rubber case.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9822.jpg)

Old style
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9806.jpg)

Smaller than the GA100

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9803.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on April 23, 2015, 05:47:40 PM
I got this, unusual for me, Casio G-Shock DWX-110M Extreme. (It was cheap as it was advertised for parts etc but it said it worked fine, which it seems to do so far)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9799.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9800.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9802.jpg)

It reminds me of starship troopers... (I am attaching some information from a Casio wiki)

This was introduced in 1999 and has a low temperature capable LCD (-20C)
The LCD is clear and unusual in that it appears to be made from thin shiny silver foil.
Bluish green light.

It works well. I gave it a clean and removed some paint stains it had. I used alcohol and the ultrasonic cleaner to clean it. It is supposed to have anew battery. Inside the glass there is a tiny piece of dirt or from a leaf that I may have to clean when I get the desire/courage to open it up. It is not blocking anything, so it can wait.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9814.jpg)

It has a shiny SS bezel protected with a rubber case.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9822.jpg)

Old style
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9806.jpg)

Smaller than the GA100

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9803.jpg)
Never seen one before. I like it.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 23, 2015, 05:52:08 PM
there are a couple on ebay. They seem like something that would appeal more to the Japanese market.

When you change mode the digits disappear and slowly appear in parts, like a powerpoint feature. nice   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on April 23, 2015, 05:57:08 PM
Maybe I'm a little partial because I'm such a big fan of CASIO. I've been wearing my Rangeman and nothing else since it was gifted to me a few weeks ago. I'm broke right now but if I weren't I have my eye on several different G's. I swear nobody makes them like CASIO...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on April 23, 2015, 08:44:59 PM
I used to be a Timex wearer but have converted to Casio. I have an F-91W and the thing has been bulletproof the last couple years i've had it..
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 24, 2015, 02:21:18 PM
About a week ago I took a chance on a low priced Timex Shock watch. As I mentioned previously I have zero experience with Timex. It was supposed to be used but I would describe it as new without tags as I have not found any signs of use on it.
Actual model: T5J411

200m WR, shock rating, unisex style.

It came with a free gift too  :D (Definitely happy with the seller)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9824.jpg)

Small case but actually as thick as a GShock

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9825.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9826.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9830.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9831.jpg)

just for comparison, a light gshock
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9832.jpg)

and the gift

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_9833.jpg)

It is a unisex model but the design of the case/strap makes it suitable for smaller wrists (I need the last notch).
It has the Timex strap securing system - clever.
Nice clear screen, as is the usual with Timex.

Also the short strap means that it will be nearly impossible for any adult male to wear it over a wetsuit when diving etc., something that needs to be considered. (I will write a bit regarding diving and pressures in the future)

Feels really solid, has a lot of functions, the whole operation feels weird to me as I am used to Casios but it is cheap. I would consider it a direct competitor for the Baby-G line.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on April 24, 2015, 04:25:14 PM
I too went through a Timex phase when I learned the quality of materials just isn't used. Timex will take an inferiorly constructed watch, set it side by side to a CASIO and attempt to charge the same $$. I never could get over their high prices.

I also greatly dislike the designs Timex is using on their watches. They're just ugly.

I'd love to hear from someone who is a real fan of the Timex to hear your side :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on April 24, 2015, 04:46:58 PM
I find them ugly too (and the same goes for most G Shock but not the majority of other Casios) but not this particular watch.

(http://www.timex.com/sites/default/files/T49859_0.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 24, 2015, 06:36:03 PM
That looks complicated  :D

From my shopping research/reading the past few weeks I get the impression that you get more functions from a Timex than an equivalently priced Casio (the shock resistant models at least), their modes are considered more user friendly, their screens are brighter and clearer but they do not have the same "strength". According to the various forums, at least.

Some of their expedition models, with the leather straps, look nice.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on April 26, 2015, 02:46:29 PM
Well, I decided to blow a lot of cash in a very short time period(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/26/9d5cfd24eb9943223c643efca0adeb1c.jpg)
As we all know and practice in daily life, it's easier to ask for forgiveness, not permission


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 26, 2015, 03:31:07 PM
 :drool:   the holy grail    :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on April 27, 2015, 01:41:04 AM
Best way to blow $12,348 in seconds FLAT


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 27, 2015, 08:06:42 AM
who needs a car...  :D

Just say it is a precise tool for telling the time   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Gareth on April 27, 2015, 09:42:39 AM
I grew up a short walk away from a Timex (pronounced Time-X) factory in a  middle class suburb of Toronto, Ontario. I'm talking 35+ years ago now. My first watch, and probably the next 2 or 3, were all Timex. The ones my parents bought me were all tiny mechanical's. They had a white painted face with black markings and hands. No fancy luminescence with these watches. The case was a single layer chrome plated brass and the 'crystal' was domed glass that seemed to want to smack into everything. The watches were resistant to nothing, and anti-durable. The bands were black synthetic leather of some sort. They were almost as loud as a wall clock ticking away.

I was lucky to get a year out of one of these watches before I broke the crystal, out grew the band, or it seized up from having too much moisture in it. They always turned my wrist green once the chrome plating wore off. But they were less than $10, so it wasn't a hardship to get a new watch every year for my birthday. Timex watches were so prevalent, if you had a watch that wasn't a Timex, you stood out. A friend in school had family in Japan and they often sent gifts over. He had a Seiko watch, and the best fireworks...

And then came the first digital watches. I'll never forget the red LED displays that you had to press a button for them to illuminate. They were so dim you couldn't read them in sunlight. And they ate batteries like they were free and easy to change. Those were the best!

My wife grew up in a city that had a big Timex factory as well.  Almost everyone wore a Timex watch.  Some of them had even bought them. :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 27, 2015, 09:49:06 AM
(http://www.ofah.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ep1.21.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on April 27, 2015, 07:22:27 PM
Beautiful Rolex :tu: :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 08, 2015, 11:06:33 AM
I got and gifted a used Baby G-340

It does need a new battery and some cleaning but its cute.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 10, 2015, 05:39:53 PM
I got a new Timex

Here are some comparison pictures
I liked the "Camel Trophy" style...

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0323.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0325.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on May 10, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
Not mine, but it's the latest one I bought. Mother's Day gift for my wife.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on May 10, 2015, 06:49:11 PM
I'm still digging this DW9052 and I reiterate it is one of the most comfortable watches I own. I love everything about it! :tu:

The new Timex Ironman was nice but the romance fizzled out rather quickly. Perhaps it's too small for my wrist... just something about it I can't put my finger on.  :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 10, 2015, 07:17:09 PM
Well, here is a mini review of the GA100 after a few weeks, functional rather than regarding toughness.

The watch is comfortable to wear and light enough.
The world time function - switching between time zones is easy but for some reason all timezones are set, default, to ignore the Daylight Saving time, so you have to go to each city in memory and tell the watch to enforce DST... I would have expected the DST time to be on, as default. I spent an hour trying to figure out why the times were wrong.....

The watch is dark and the light does not allow you to see anything but the dials, and then not very clear. I wish it had a brighter or better designed light.

The alarm works well and is loud enough.

It looks good and seems to be resistant to light bumps.


Overall, a good buy.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on May 10, 2015, 07:48:19 PM
Well, here is a mini review of the GA100 after a few weeks, functional rather than regarding toughness.

The watch is comfortable to wear and light enough.
The world time function - switching between time zones is easy but for some reason all timezones are set, default, to ignore the Daylight Saving time, so you have to go to each city in memory and tell the watch to enforce DST... I would have expected the DST time to be on, as default. I spent an hour trying to figure out why the times were wrong.....

The watch is dark and the light does not allow you to see anything but the dials, and then not very clear. I wish it had a brighter or better designed light.

The alarm works well and is loud enough.

It looks good and seems to be resistant to light bumps.


Overall, a good buy.
Thanks for this update. I've admired that watch ever since the pic you posted. So given your positive marks I would add this to my wish list. :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 16, 2015, 06:33:54 PM
I got two more, used, Baby Gs to give for general harder use/diving etc. These are both 200m models.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0384.jpg)

One is the reasonably recent 169A and the other the much older 260 (the orange one).

as expected the 169 has a lot more functions and a fancy swimming fish graphic..

They function well but I will lubricate their gaskets before they see any heavy use.
here is a comparison picture, in case you ever wondered about how much smaller Baby  gs are:

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20150515_163913.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on May 17, 2015, 02:11:24 PM
Well, here is a mini review of the GA100 after a few weeks, functional rather than regarding toughness.

The watch is comfortable to wear and light enough.
The world time function - switching between time zones is easy but for some reason all timezones are set, default, to ignore the Daylight Saving time, so you have to go to each city in memory and tell the watch to enforce DST... I would have expected the DST time to be on, as default. I spent an hour trying to figure out why the times were wrong.....

The watch is dark and the light does not allow you to see anything but the dials, and then not very clear. I wish it had a brighter or better designed light.

The alarm works well and is loud enough.

It looks good and seems to be resistant to light bumps.


Overall, a good buy.
Thanks for this update. I've admired that watch ever since the pic you posted. So given your positive marks I would add this to my wish list. :D

That is done with a reason - DST starts and ends at different dates in differing timezones. Some are regular and could be calculated, some dates change on a yearly basis, so it is impossible to calculate it for the time the calendar runs in your G - until 2099, I suppose.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on May 18, 2015, 06:28:12 PM

Not mine, but it's the latest one I bought. Mother's Day gift for my wife.
victorinox watches are the best


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on May 18, 2015, 06:38:45 PM

Not mine, but it's the latest one I bought. Mother's Day gift for my wife.
victorinox watches are the best


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Thank you for that input. I've had my eye on a couple Vic watches like the Maverick and Divemaster 500. I'm in no position to buy either right now but someday might give them a try :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 20, 2015, 03:40:14 AM
Just got my Casio DW9052. First impressions are not great and I am already debating returning it.  :(
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 20, 2015, 04:27:58 AM
Alright. I have calmed down a bit. I was in a bad mood when I got the watch and it was pissing me off. I still see a few possible issues though. Not quality issues, but just things that could be a major turn off for me.

Does anyone know if the DW9052-1V has multiple alarms? I can only set one.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 20, 2015, 07:03:29 AM
Alright. I have calmed down a bit. I was in a bad mood when I got the watch and it was pissing me off. I still see a few possible issues though. Not quality issues, but just things that could be a major turn off for me.

Does anyone know if the DW9052-1V has multiple alarms? I can only set one.

look at the back and in a square you will see a number.
that number shows the module that you have in your watch (The brains)

Search for Casio followed by that module and you will find the manual for your module which will list all available functions.


I think that I did suggest a Timex to someone, in case he wanted several functions a few days ago.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 20, 2015, 07:16:01 AM
The first thing I did was read the entire manual. Its not looking like it has a multiple alarm function. I am pretty bummed about that. My $17 AE1000w has all the same functions as the DW9052-1V as well as 5 alarms and world time selections. Kind of lame I can't have multiple alarms in this "superior" G-Shock, but my cheap Casio makes this thing look inferior. I need the multiple alarms as well it's not just like I just wan't them.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 20, 2015, 07:23:51 AM
You basically pay more for the look, the shock resistance and the water resistance.

You can get the same module in a really cheap Casio, that you get in a G-shock. The one you have is considered a classic model so I assume that it did not come with many functions in its original day.

Lowtech has some fancy models for sale
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 20, 2015, 07:28:25 AM
You basically pay more for the look, the shock resistance and the water resistance.

You can get the same module in a really cheap Casio, that you get in a G-shock. The one you have is considered a classic model so I assume that it did not come with many functions in its original day.

Lowtech has some fancy models for sale


Same water resistance as the cheap AE1000w, but yes I understand what you are saying.

I know I saw all of those.  :drool:  I'm definitely not spending any money on another watch any time soon though.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on May 20, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
 I've been rocking a Casio W70 that I recently acquired. Swapped it onto my favorite velcro band and have worn it non stop.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: DazMechanical on May 20, 2015, 11:41:21 PM
Got this from my wife and daughter as an early Birthday present.

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah42/DazMechanical/Mobile%20Uploads/622AE6F2-56F0-4D25-B6C3-E590988290E3_zpsu5ngmroc.jpg) (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/DazMechanical/media/Mobile%20Uploads/622AE6F2-56F0-4D25-B6C3-E590988290E3_zpsu5ngmroc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 21, 2015, 12:24:00 AM
You basically pay more for the look, the shock resistance and the water resistance.

You can get the same module in a really cheap Casio, that you get in a G-shock. The one you have is considered a classic model so I assume that it did not come with many functions in its original day.

Lowtech has some fancy models for sale


Same water resistance as the cheap AE1000w, but yes I understand what you are saying.

I know I saw all of those.  :drool:  I'm definitely not spending any money on another watch any time soon though.

Correcting myself. The AE1000w does have half the water resistance.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on May 21, 2015, 02:51:37 AM
I'm sorry to hear you're not liking it cap'n. It happens to be my favorite CASIO but being a vintage model, it's very limited in functionality. For me, it has all the basics - alarm, timer, stopwatch. If you require multiple alarms, they make a bunch of other models with them.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 21, 2015, 02:55:14 AM
I'm sorry to hear you're not liking it cap'n. It happens to be my favorite CASIO but being a vintage model, it's very limited in functionality. For me, it has all the basics - alarm, timer, stopwatch. If you require multiple alarms, they make a bunch of other models with them.


I did a opinion thread on the G-Shock in case your interested. Dont be offended when you read it.  :dwts:  :D

Its my fault about not knowing about the single alarm. I thought I read it had 5 alarm setting, but guess I was looking at so many models I got things mixed up.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ducttapetech on May 21, 2015, 02:21:56 PM
Got this from my wife and daughter as an early Birthday present.

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah42/DazMechanical/Mobile%20Uploads/622AE6F2-56F0-4D25-B6C3-E590988290E3_zpsu5ngmroc.jpg) (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/DazMechanical/media/Mobile%20Uploads/622AE6F2-56F0-4D25-B6C3-E590988290E3_zpsu5ngmroc.jpg.html)
Very nice!

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 27, 2015, 07:21:39 PM
I got this G-5500TS that has been with a few forum members  :D
My first limited? edition G-shock

Looks like a classic and not like you would expect a G-shock to look.

I have included 2 comparison pictures with two other Casios for size reference
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on May 27, 2015, 07:49:39 PM
Extend my greetings to this nice little watch! I remember it well.  ;)
Nice choice and you helped out a Forumite.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 27, 2015, 07:51:47 PM
I will give the watch your love..  :pok: Hopefully it will be joined by more of its friends soon  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on May 30, 2015, 07:17:02 AM
Bought an Apple Watch last week…

Choose the lime green band.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/29/85354a8968a7cd850e7d24542b5cd839.jpg)

But then I could buy a white band for a good price.
Also looks nice!!!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/29/2fbfc650b62163d92b0debef3e0bd3ef.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 30, 2015, 07:59:21 AM
Nice. I think the white band looks nicer, but maybe it will depend on what colour clothes you are wearing
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on May 30, 2015, 08:07:56 AM

Nice. I think the white band looks nicer, but maybe it will depend on what colour clothes you are wearing
The white is more classy, that's true. But the lime is just a happy color.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 30, 2015, 07:37:19 PM
Bought today, given as present.  cool!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on May 30, 2015, 11:10:23 PM

Bought today, given as present.  cool!
One happy kid there!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 30, 2015, 11:19:32 PM
I would wear one myself if it was a bit bigger  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on June 12, 2015, 05:00:32 PM


Not mine, but it's the latest one I bought. Mother's Day gift for my wife.
victorinox watches are the best


Sent from my iPhone using A box of monkeys on a treadmill and a quantum leap
Thank you for that input. I've had my eye on a couple Vic watches like the Maverick and Divemaster 500. I'm in no position to buy either right now but someday might give them a try :tu:
the victorinox watches use an ETA Swiss mechanism in most of their hand-wind or automatic watches, very common, since making an in-house movement jacks the final price of the watch up two times, or more. But ETA movements are very high quality.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on June 24, 2015, 02:17:07 PM
Here is an update on my two, regular use watches, the Casio GA100 and the Timex T49969, mentioned previously.

The main difference, really, is that the Casio sets the time displayed by the dials electronically, so you can set them to the second, and they are run by the same mechanism as the rest of the watch.
The Timex uses a crown to adjust the analogue time, and this is totally independent from the digital display- you set another time on the digital display, which can be used for the alarms.

The GA100 is my heavy use watch which I wear when I know it will get dirty or wet. still works fine and the soft rubber outer casing absorbs bumps. Sweat, mud, wash off with no problems. The plastic strap is not ideal for really hot climates...

The T49969 is, to me, more dressy. I also like the fact that it is lighter and has a better light than the Casio. The dials are luminous, so most time you do not even need a light. Good alarm, clear, useful screen.

It has a hard plastic casing which looks like it will be easily scratched (some minute damage already).
I like the leather strap, I actually bought it for the retro look of the strap and the crown, but it does mean in my experience that it can not be used in the sea (or even get wet too much)

Basically any salt, or even sweat.., will leave a salt mark/stain on the strap that will be hard/impossible to remove (I know that from timberland shoes - similar leather). Note that the strap will cost about the same as the watch  :D So the 200m water pressure rating is academic for that watch... 
Still I like wearing it and have been wearing it more than the Casio, in this hot weather.

Oh, my "Casio" has lost only about 3 minutes since I got it, and works very well - I use it when I would worry about damaging a more expensive watch, like when doing a barbecue.

I have other watches, which I just wear on the odd occasion

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 22, 2015, 08:06:18 PM
I got two watches from lowtech

A wenger, 100m WR analogue model

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0511.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0522.jpg)

Looks classy, and came with a SAK and a pen too  8)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0508.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 22, 2015, 08:11:37 PM
and a Casio GShock G1010D

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0533.jpg)

Classy/sexy, very interesting and beautiful face, confusing functions (100% analogue dials/look)
Heavy

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0530.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0533-001.jpg)

a comparison shot

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_0536.jpg)

I like the fact that the metal band does not pluck my hair  :D

Sexy!!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on July 27, 2015, 09:47:54 AM
I´m happy you like both watches!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 27, 2015, 10:07:22 AM
I am regularly wearing the G1010D   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on August 28, 2015, 09:22:37 AM
This is my first, proper, Chinese watch. This does not claim to be anything else (copy/immitate) and the company actually has a proper website for their products. http://www.weidewatch.com/   (they seem to make the ronda watches too..)

Weide WH1009

http://www.SPAMCORP (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55947.0.html).com/sports-led-watches/pp_211709.html   $13.48 currently

There are various colour variations but the one I chose seemed to be the best looking, to me.

The reviews on SPAMCORP (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55947.0.html) and Bangood were favourable and i really liked its look.

It is a two "engine" watch, with a standard analogue watch movement and a separate digital one.

What is interesting is that the digital LED display is not visible normally (you can not guess that it has one) and it appears when you press the buttons.  It has time, alarm and date (with year so it should take care of leap years).

The bezel rotates so you can use the watch as a timer too. It claims to have a Japanese movement for the analogue and digital modules.

The Glass is hardened.

Overall it looks nice, though a bit too shiny.

The buttons and the rest of the watch operate well and feel solid. It comes with a large metal band, with a safety clasp.

There is branding on the watch and the clasp.

The back of the case has some information regarding it, printed rather than engraved on it.

It is large, but not too large - look normal and expensive.

The downside?
I was aware of the limited, claimed water resistance -30m

The red LED does not look classy.... but you do not have to use it often.

I have no idea how robust the paint and the watch are (good reviews though). I was going to get the plain SS one, but this one just looked more interesting.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on August 28, 2015, 09:23:40 AM
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on August 28, 2015, 12:22:44 PM
Looks funny! You can use that without fear of damaging it. Let us know how it performs in a few weeks.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smaug on August 29, 2015, 07:48:14 AM
Looking at my current watch collection album (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/library/Watch%20Collection?sort=3&page=1), (which is by nature in reverse chronological order) my latest seems to be the Casio DBC-610. (DBC = DataBank Calculator) I wish I could've afforded one of these in the 80s. So now, I'm living the dream with my "retro smart watch," as I refer to it. Even today, the calendar at the top is useful, along with the usual stopwatch, timer, alarm, calculator, and World Time. The Telememo is not as useful as it once was, but it is a good back-up for a cell phone; just put the most important numbers in it; ones that can't be looked up in case of cell phone loss.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsrkqabif8.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsrkqabif8.jpg.html)

^ That one is fun, but I have to be in the right mood for it.


I got the Invicta 8926OB at about the same time. It's an automatic mechanical watch; maybe the complete opposite of the above Casio! At a glance, it looks just like an $8k Submariner. (it was ~$85, so 1/100 of the cost) Bracelet is good, as is the Seiko movement. I like it more than I thought I would. Bezel action is good but not great.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsnlmxfme5.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsnlmxfme5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on August 30, 2015, 07:29:37 PM
Invicta are a good brand - I gave a Lady model   :P one as a present and it has been used hard for 2 years with no damage to the glass or the crystals.

I used to admire those calculator watches in the 80s and now that I can get one myself my fingers have grown too fat to actually be able to use the buttons  :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on August 30, 2015, 07:37:02 PM
I used to admire those calculator watches in the 80s and now that I can get one myself my fingers have grown too fat to actually be able to use the buttons  :rofl:

Me too.   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: detron on August 30, 2015, 08:15:14 PM
I used to admire those calculator watches in the 80s and now that I can get one myself my fingers have grown too fat to actually be able to use the buttons  :rofl:

Me too.   :D

you can use the fish scaler on a SAK as a great stylus   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on September 01, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
Just bought a Casio DBC32-1A. Always wanted a casio calculator/databank so this will fulfill my desire. Can't wait!



http://www.amazon.com/Casio-DBC32-1A-Black-Digital-Watch/dp/B000AQVRWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441085510&sr=8-1&keywords=DBC32-1A&pebp=1441085510826&perid=0NN2RX90XD3GPP0HYGJM
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on September 24, 2015, 06:12:41 AM
LOVE!!! my new Hoco band and case…

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/a0cc9d11c5a82a471583736c157c0853.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/460925decadcb0948f46cf80152ecf8b.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on September 24, 2015, 06:53:59 AM
What a cool watch Serena!  :cheers:
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on September 24, 2015, 06:58:33 AM
What a cool watch Serena!  :cheers:
Thanks!!! Makes the Apple Watch look classy instead of 'sporty'.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on September 24, 2015, 07:41:26 AM
looks dressy  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 05, 2015, 06:19:04 PM
from lowtech.

DW 5600CL
DW 8800
DG 20247

The DW 8800 is a codename model, with lots of secret codes, ID, passwords, Mose code etc..

The DW 5600CL has the reversed LCD and red letters, for special nighttime operations  8)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 05, 2015, 06:20:23 PM
A size comparison with a couple of other Casio watches.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Singh on October 06, 2015, 03:08:26 AM
Looking at my current watch collection album (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/library/Watch%20Collection?sort=3&page=1), (which is by nature in reverse chronological order) my latest seems to be the Casio DBC-610. (DBC = DataBank Calculator) I wish I could've afforded one of these in the 80s. So now, I'm living the dream with my "retro smart watch," as I refer to it. Even today, the calendar at the top is useful, along with the usual stopwatch, timer, alarm, calculator, and World Time. The Telememo is not as useful as it once was, but it is a good back-up for a cell phone; just put the most important numbers in it; ones that can't be looked up in case of cell phone loss.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsrkqabif8.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Watch%20Collection/image_zpsrkqabif8.jpg.html)




thumbs up to the Casio calculator watch. I was fortunate to get one for Christmas 1985.




Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 08, 2015, 12:43:15 AM
A size comparison with a couple of other Casio watches.

i like that codename.... a lot, i need one!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 08, 2015, 07:55:53 AM
A size comparison with a couple of other Casio watches.

i like that codename.... a lot, i need one!

lowtech may have a few, for sale
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Singh on October 08, 2015, 11:44:39 AM
I saved my latest watch from being pitched in the garbage.



(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/sx975/accutron%20218d%20M7%20bb_zpsz1bioep6.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 08, 2015, 12:39:40 PM
I like the unusual position of the crown
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 15, 2015, 12:30:16 PM
A size comparison with a couple of other Casio watches.

i like that codename.... a lot, i need one!

lowtech may have a few, for sale

That is correct, I fear...  :D
Nice watches, everybody! I do like the mechanicals shown, too although my own watches might not reflect that.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 15, 2015, 02:43:26 PM
A size comparison with a couple of other Casio watches.

i like that codename.... a lot, i need one!

lowtech may have a few, for sale

That is correct, I fear...  :D
Nice watches, everybody! I do like the mechanicals shown, too although my own watches might not reflect that.

OK I want one let me see those :) by the way do you have any dw-9300 the raysman?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 16, 2015, 08:53:41 PM
I am sorry, I do not own a Raysman. Soeme men, liek a Lungman, Gaussman, Riseman, Mudman and even a Mr., but no Riseman.
All of those are available, though...
The black Codename I have is pictured in my G-shock sales thread and I´ll put some batteries in the other one and take a pic. It´s one with textile strap and grey/silver case.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 17, 2015, 02:16:23 AM
I am sorry, I do not own a Raysman. Soeme men, liek a Lungman, Gaussman, Riseman, Mudman and even a Mr., but no Riseman.
All of those are available, though...
The black Codename I have is pictured in my G-shock sales thread and I´ll put some batteries in the other one and take a pic. It´s one with textile strap and grey/silver case.

The new our old mudman, that is almost like the codename?!
Thought the codename that dks has was the one you shown on your thread!
So Mr. Lowtech :) let's talk business, to purchase our trade, check my thread for that pulsar we talk already in a distant and really short past :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 17, 2015, 12:11:41 PM
I just got this Lorus Titanium watch. Its nothing fancy, but its light and not very thick. Hardly notice it on the wrist.

I actually bought it for nostalgic reasons, as Lorus watches has served me well in the past.

My first watch was a Lorus. My father insisted that I should have a proper watch, and not one of those gimmicky kids watches with funny hands that did not last.  I carried it for years until I bought my first digital watch, a casio.

Many years later, when I was in the Army, I broke the Casio i was wearing ( not the same one), and I had to get a new one. I didnt have much money, and wanted a simple analog watch, so I got a simple Lorus sports watch with a rubber strap, wich lasted for years.

A few weeks ago, I stumbeled upon this one on Ebay, and I just had to get it. :)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/17/3a4c12e51b00d34128489083653f4491.jpg)



Sent from a device made from star dust using tapatalk
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 21, 2015, 04:49:19 PM
Just got this men in earth blue gulfman, kind of cool, but not for me, it has to go :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 21, 2015, 05:12:01 PM
Dye it!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 21, 2015, 05:27:56 PM
Totally an idea, but this is quite a rare model, I rather prefer to pass it to someone who will enjoy wearing it!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 21, 2015, 07:06:07 PM
I understand that - If I´m unsure I do ask around if I have a collectors item before I tear into a watch or tool for a mod.
I believe I can mod my stuff anyway I see fit, but no use in turning a collectors piece into a piece only I enjoy unless parts are not available elsewhere.

You could get a set of spare (black) resin and wear the watch - should you decide to sell it down teh road you can put teh original resin back on.

How do you like the Riseman in general (apart from the colour)?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 21, 2015, 07:07:45 PM
so, lowech, are you buying it ? :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 21, 2015, 08:59:19 PM
No - I somehow never felt attracted to the riseman (of that generation). I do like the older one for it´s quirky design, though.
Apart from that I try to DOWNSIZE the watch collection - Yesterday, for example, by bidding (and winning...) on a momentum Pathfinder Quartz analog.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 22, 2015, 07:15:14 AM
 :D

I have been wearing, a lot, the 5600CL - I know that it is hard to read and even the light makes little difference, but i enjoy the look and the weight
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 22, 2015, 09:25:21 AM
This gulfman I thought it will be bigger, but a really comfortable watch,  good looking, in the wish list I still have is brother the gw-9100, this one is already for sale, the blue earth bla bla, I'm gonna pass it, and for the time I put it on eBay, it was the only one worldwide with this configuration! The riseman is everything I thought, good looking perfect size, weight, you barely feel it in the wrist, I totally do not regret all the persistence in get in one, totally advise the g collector to get one!

And dks, the traditional look and feel of a square in the wrist, it's awesome, and you should get a screw back one, that's something, it's another level, another feel, try one :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 22, 2015, 09:36:02 AM
I would love a screwback one, but they tend to be expensive, if they are in good condition, and I do not know whether I can wear it, in case It gets damaged and i can not find any parts....  Lowtech had one. Maybe we can do something about it  :D


I think i will PM him   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 22, 2015, 09:56:35 AM
I think he has dw-5600, grab it:)  you won't regret :) and you have several screw backs recent models, and it is really easy to find parts for those ones, and inexpensive!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 22, 2015, 10:02:31 AM
I have PMd him    :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 22, 2015, 10:13:55 AM
Is an awesome g-shock supplier :)


By the way have you tried the straps?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 22, 2015, 10:26:36 AM
Not yet   :facepalm:

I will try and put one of them on the 5600CL in the next couple of days  -  I really need to use the straps more than you did   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 22, 2015, 04:15:05 PM
If we should find a deal and you want to try a "treaditional" strap, I can include an only slightly used strap for the DW-5600(e, CL,...) The classic one has 18 mm lug width while the modern ones have 16 mm.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 22, 2015, 07:32:48 PM
I did put one strap on, and gave up on the other one - just too complicated to actually use.  :D

It feels good, though it does dwarf the 5600. It also raises it up.

I have played with a similar strap before and never really get the reason for using the two straps - an inside one and an outside one.

Many thanks to Ricardomfs for gifting these to me.  :tu: :tu:

Really bad photography.....  :cry:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 23, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
Croton CA301048SSRD
I can now go for walks in the rain  :D

This was the cheapest decent pepsi style 300m rated diving watch. The company has a good reputation. They use the invicta system of over-inflated suggested retail price  :D

rotating bezel, with the proper part coloured red

Japanese movement, quartz.

the overall wrapping and clasp remind me of my Weide....

hefty watch - bigger than the GA100, 206g

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CA301048SSRD-Croton-Aquamatic-Divers-Mens-Date-30ATM-Steel-New-Watch-/381445883109?hash=item58cff244e5:g:k4gAAOSwo0JWKSRhlooks

quite good - does not look cheaply made

worth the money, just for the look

better pictures tomorrow
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 23, 2015, 09:39:50 PM
Sunroad FR8204A
cheapest, decent reputation, compass- thermometer - altimeter - barometer watch
there are a few companies making similar products in China, and they all had good reviews and similar specs, so I went for the cheapest.
feels solid, looks good and  seems to function well. the buttons feel a bit loose.
Swiss sensor

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/V1NF-SUNROAD-Sports-Watch-Multi-function-Compass-Altimeter-Barometer-Thermometer-/231417142319?hash=item35e1895c2f:m:mC1ku368HqIL7elUumRveHg

● Time functions: hour, minute, second, year(2000-2099), month, date,   weekday, 12H/24H
● Alarm clock (2 sets alarm clock, hourly alarm)
● Countdown timer( 99:59:59~0) 
● Stopwatch(0~99:59:59), 11sets of data
● Pedometer, step counter, calorie, distance record
● 10 level contrast adjustment of LCD
● Corporates digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, air pressure trend and altitude trend
● 24hours air pressure trend chart
● 12hours altitude trend chart & Climb rate
● Weather forecast
● Worldtime funtions (daylight saving time switch automatically)
● Button tone on or off
● Battery life remind
● EL backlight

http://www.sunroadtech.com/en/products_view.php?id=115

comes with a spare battery   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 01:00:12 PM
Some better photographs

Screw down crown
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1332.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1327.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1324.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1330.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1338.jpg)
Solid SS links

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1340.jpg)

Compass
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1342.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1347.jpg)
Ssteel
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on October 24, 2015, 01:47:09 PM
dks, really digging the Croton, especially with the screw-down crown. How much did it set you back?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 01:54:55 PM
 $57.95 + $15.95  for shipping.  I assume that shipping will be a few dollars for you.

I posted a link to the auction in my 1st post about it.

Nobody really bids on these, so the prices are low.

You can also buy it, without bidding, for $2 more.
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Croton-Mens-CA301048SSRD-Steel-Date-Aquamatic-30ATM-Divers-Watch-/291574479029?hash=item43e33178b5:g:VqkAAOSwVL1WBtak
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 01:56:31 PM
It is a big, heavy, watch.

There is also a 200m version, with slightly different "pepsi" bezel (wrong...) which is about $40 and should be smaller and lighter
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 24, 2015, 03:54:17 PM
Those look good!
How good is the lume on that Croton?
Do you remeber the model name on that smaller 200m version?


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 04:13:25 PM
Those look good!
How good is the lume on that Croton?
Do you remeber the model name on that smaller 200m version?


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http://www.ebay.com/itm/381404372600?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

seems unavailable now, but there are other models with different bezel

 http://www.crotonwatch.com/collectionview.aspx?id=1

http://www.timezone123.com/Croton_watches_____17.html
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 24, 2015, 04:48:38 PM

Those look good!
How good is the lume on that Croton?
Do you remeber the model name on that smaller 200m version?


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http://www.ebay.com/itm/381404372600?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

seems unavailable now, but there are other models with different bezel

 http://www.crotonwatch.com/collectionview.aspx?id=1

http://www.timezone123.com/Croton_watches_____17.html

Thanks!
Its not an automatic though :(


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
you just need to change the batteries every few years.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 24, 2015, 07:22:07 PM

Sunroad FR8204A
cheapest, decent reputation, compass- thermometer - altimeter - barometer watch
there are a few companies making similar products in China, and they all had good reviews and similar specs, so I went for the cheapest.
feels solid, looks good and  seems to function well. the buttons feel a bit loose.
Swiss sensor

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/V1NF-SUNROAD-Sports-Watch-Multi-function-Compass-Altimeter-Barometer-Thermometer-/231417142319?hash=item35e1895c2f:m:mC1ku368HqIL7elUumRveHg

● Time functions: hour, minute, second, year(2000-2099), month, date,   weekday, 12H/24H
● Alarm clock (2 sets alarm clock, hourly alarm)
● Countdown timer( 99:59:59~0) 
● Stopwatch(0~99:59:59), 11sets of data
● Pedometer, step counter, calorie, distance record
● 10 level contrast adjustment of LCD
● Corporates digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, air pressure trend and altitude trend
● 24hours air pressure trend chart
● 12hours altitude trend chart & Climb rate
● Weather forecast
● Worldtime funtions (daylight saving time switch automatically)
● Button tone on or off
● Battery life remind
● EL backlight

http://www.sunroadtech.com/en/products_view.php?id=115

comes with a spare battery   :D

I had to just take a closer look at this, and then I remembered that I had been meaning to get a pedometer. At those prices i might as well just get a watch with compass and barometer too.
So now I have ordered one of theese:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/141467558996



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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 24, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
The one I got has a pedometer too  :D

I got it when they were having a sale so it was about $28

The one you ordered has the more "rugged" look

They do have some cool functions.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 24, 2015, 09:35:51 PM
Yes, but its thicker too I think. Ill post pics when it gets here.
Im not a fan of silvered plastic. If you want it to look like metal, use metal. Not painted plastic.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on October 24, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
I did put one strap on, and gave up on the other one - just too complicated to actually use.  :D

It feels good, though it does dwarf the 5600. It also raises it up.

I have played with a similar strap before and never really get the reason for using the two straps - an inside one and an outside one.

Many thanks to Ricardomfs for gifting these to me.  :tu: :tu:

Really bad photography.....  :cry:

that doesn´t look bad mate, but it´s a bulky strap... not for everyone tastes :)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on October 24, 2015, 11:59:42 PM

I have played with a similar strap before and never really get the reason for using the two straps - an inside one and an outside one.

If I understand it correctly, I think it meant's to enable the stap to be tightened while remaining comfortable.

I could be wrong though. It happened to me once, in 12643 BC.  ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: phil40000 on October 25, 2015, 12:24:18 AM
SubC Date
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on October 25, 2015, 01:14:55 AM
SubC Date
Looks like one of the newer models with super case. Very nice :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on October 25, 2015, 07:43:04 AM
Three weeks of testing later and this thing is still working.

And it arrived pre modified.

Thank you lowtech.   :cheers:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/22465393311_e85e76fc8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Aec1Kr)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 25, 2015, 07:53:07 AM
Wich model is that?


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on October 25, 2015, 08:01:43 AM
It's the WS210.  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on October 25, 2015, 09:07:10 AM
It looks good! :tu:


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on October 26, 2015, 02:32:18 PM
You´re welcome, Zoidberg!
Glad it´s getting used.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on October 26, 2015, 04:57:16 PM
Three weeks of testing later and this thing is still working.

And it arrived pre modified.

Thank you lowtech.   :cheers:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/22465393311_e85e76fc8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Aec1Kr)

I'm wearing one of these to work. The alarms are great for reminding me when to leave. Got it very cheap new, from Decathlon. Very pleased with it.

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 27, 2015, 02:38:25 AM
Just got in the Orient Black Ray automatic dive watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/orient%20ray%20watch_zpsml0954rv.jpg)

The flash on my camera didn't quite do it justice. Looks a good bit nicer in person. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 03, 2015, 06:18:09 PM
The mailman just dropped off the Victorinox 241586 Infantry automatic. Got it for a great deal on Amazon (still on special).

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry_zpszaevdjsl.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry%202_zpsjgfxqukw.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry%203_zpsashexwwr.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 03, 2015, 06:22:23 PM

The mailman just dropped off the Victorinox 241586 Infantry automatic. Got it for a great deal on Amazon (still on special).

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry_zpszaevdjsl.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry%202_zpsjgfxqukw.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20241586%20infantry%203_zpsashexwwr.jpg)

:drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: enki_ck on November 03, 2015, 06:31:22 PM
That looks awesome. :2tu:

Congrats on a nice score.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 03, 2015, 06:32:25 PM
Good looking watch  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 03, 2015, 06:38:25 PM
Thanks, guys. I really love this as a field style watch.  And it'll look great paired with my black Pioneer :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 03, 2015, 06:43:30 PM
That looks awesome. :2tu:

Congrats on a nice score.

+1!!!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 06, 2015, 04:58:55 PM
This strange thing:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/06/b179e9a60ae77c31872dfa8721cad122.jpg)
A HMT case with a Citizen movement and a fake dial.
I bought it on ebay for £11 inc shipping, and it keeps perfect time. (+2s in 24 hours) :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 06, 2015, 05:17:27 PM
This strange thing:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/06/b179e9a60ae77c31872dfa8721cad122.jpg)
A HMT case with a Citizen movement and a fake dial.
I bought it on ebay for £11 inc shipping, and it keeps perfect time. (+2s in 24 hours) :)

£11 for a Citizen automatic in good shape. That's quite the deal  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 06, 2015, 05:36:38 PM
Nice  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 06, 2015, 05:48:26 PM
This strange thing:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/06/b179e9a60ae77c31872dfa8721cad122.jpg)
A HMT case with a Citizen movement and a fake dial.
I bought it on ebay for £11 inc shipping, and it keeps perfect time. (+2s in 24 hours) :)

£11 for a Citizen automatic in good shape. That's quite the deal  :cheers:

+1
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: babola on November 07, 2015, 07:27:46 PM
JDM Atomic version GXW-56GB, the 'Golden King'.
Took a long time to find one but I'm over the moon at the moment.  :)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8581_zpsogvc3wdy.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8582_zpsc9zarkib.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8583_zpsw0gkwbfk.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8586_zpsscykugmu.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 07, 2015, 07:47:32 PM
OK, who has a king g shock for sale??
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 07, 2015, 07:54:36 PM
There is one gx56 for sale here in Portugal, for 80€, I'm gonna check if it's still available :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 07, 2015, 07:56:12 PM
JDM Atomic version GXW-56GB, the 'Golden King'.
Took a long time to find one but I'm over the moon at the moment.  :)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8581_zpsogvc3wdy.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8582_zpsc9zarkib.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8583_zpsw0gkwbfk.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/babola/G-Shock/DSC_8586_zpsscykugmu.jpg)


I saw this on WUS and I forgot the question,  how much this model cost you mate, if you don't mind the question, because it looks amazing!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 07, 2015, 08:13:19 PM
There is one gx56 for sale here in Portugal, for 80€, I'm gonna check if it's still available :)

There seem to be some of the newer version available from japan for around $200.
let me know if you can get one, cheaper  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 07, 2015, 08:53:56 PM
That is a beauty! :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on November 07, 2015, 11:07:49 PM
This strange thing:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/06/b179e9a60ae77c31872dfa8721cad122.jpg)
A HMT case with a Citizen movement and a fake dial.
I bought it on ebay for £11 inc shipping, and it keeps perfect time. (+2s in 24 hours) :)

£11 for a Citizen automatic in good shape. That's quite the deal  :cheers:

+1

+2
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 10, 2015, 03:01:55 PM
Ι got some more catfood from Germany.
DW-5700
It does need a new bezel as it is cracked on all four sides above the screws.
Can it be glued?
It looks in pretty good condition otherwise
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 10, 2015, 03:33:27 PM

Ι got some more catfood from Germany.
DW-5700
It does need a new bezel as it is cracked on all four sides above the screws.
Can it be glued?
It looks in pretty good condition otherwise

Nice!
I get a lot of my cat food from germany too :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 10, 2015, 04:46:04 PM
Ι got some more catfood from Germany.
DW-5700
It does need a new bezel as it is cracked on all four sides above the screws.
Can it be glued?
It looks in pretty good condition otherwise

Oww the kitkat box, I miss one of that in the mail, always brings joy and happiness. :)  enjoy the watch mate :)

You can glued, but it will continue to crumble apart, unfortunately!

Ow you can check watchesbr on Facebook they sell aftermarket Casio parts, that Casio no longer makes!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on November 10, 2015, 06:10:29 PM
I've got a Kitikat box hanging up in my garage!  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 10, 2015, 06:30:48 PM
Is that one able to provide joy and happiness :)!?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 11, 2015, 10:23:19 PM
This one for my lady, another to her collection of baby gs, I'm going to give it a good cleaning, some refurbishment to the bezel, and I think it will look almost new again!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 12, 2015, 02:44:26 PM
This one arrived yesterday :)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/f96d60d7f6c1fb9f0a353fca136006e4.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on November 12, 2015, 04:25:42 PM
Simple elegant attractive.  When it comes to analogue I tend to prefer uncluttered faces. 
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 12, 2015, 04:37:14 PM
Simple elegant attractive.  When it comes to analogue I tend to prefer uncluttered faces.

Thanks!
Thats why I bought it. It has all the things I was looking for.
Its got a simple easy to read dial, with luminous hands and markers. Its mechanical, its thin (9,5mm), and its not too big in diameter. Only drawback is that I have to hand wind it once a day, but thats not a big deal. (And the  movement is a joy to wind up. Feels like playing with a freshly oiled swissool) :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on November 12, 2015, 05:35:42 PM
Cool Hamilton. They were based in my home state of Pennsylvania!  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: NKlamerus on November 13, 2015, 02:32:37 AM
From Detron (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/48b0288134c8826b9693f69491e6523c.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 13, 2015, 07:55:18 PM
This old boy, this was an impulse purchase, not in the best condition, but I think I could do something with this! By the way does anyone have a spare dw-6900 for parts, lowtech :)?


DKS there it is another strap, do you want it :)!?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 19, 2015, 04:36:35 PM
Just posted about this in the Deals forum. Amazon has Edifice and Pro-Tek models as Deal of the Day: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63195.msg1184614.html#msg1184614. Someone buy one and post some pictures for us :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 22, 2015, 05:39:29 PM
Just got in a black dial Wenger Sea Force:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/wenger%20sea%20force%20black%20dial_zpshpzfvveh.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 22, 2015, 05:42:17 PM
nice  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on November 22, 2015, 05:54:23 PM
Just got in a black dial Wenger Sea Force:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/wenger%20sea%20force%20black%20dial_zpshpzfvveh.jpg)
I REALLY like the crown on that one. It's a GORGEOUS looking watch :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 22, 2015, 06:02:34 PM
That looks good!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 22, 2015, 07:09:06 PM
Looks great!!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 22, 2015, 08:14:04 PM
Thanks, guys!

I REALLY like the crown on that one. It's a GORGEOUS looking watch :cheers:

Yeah. The crown is neat because of the cross on it. Even cooler for a SAK collector is the emblem carved into the stainless steel back:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/wenger%20sea%20force%20case%20back_zpsksyyf2xv.jpg)

(the camera shadow is making it stand out really well).

Hard to believe these watches can be found for a little over $100. They come with a sapphire crystal. I guess maybe some people don't like the large "Wenger" on the dial and the red cross, but that's just frosting on the cake for a SAK collector :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on November 22, 2015, 09:07:16 PM
I agree that this is a nice watch. With al teh applause I am wondering why I could not find any interest back then...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61474.0.html
I guess it must have been the round indices.

 ;)

And to keep this on topic:
My last watch is a nice Ion plated Pulsar analog Chronograph. Thanks, Ricardomfs!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jerseydevil on November 26, 2015, 10:40:11 PM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on November 27, 2015, 06:54:19 AM
Very nice looking watch :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 27, 2015, 07:07:14 AM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:


no, no, that was a thanksgiving present - you are allowed another one for Christmas   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on November 27, 2015, 01:16:56 PM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg.html)

Wow! Just imagine what you'd get if you'd been good...

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on November 27, 2015, 08:47:01 PM
Just got in the Deep Blue Master 1000 automatic. Nice big dive watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/deep%20blue%20master%201000M_zpsoeqtpnae.jpg)

This is a new model from them. Great BF week deal on these for $150 + shipping using promo code "FORTY."
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on November 27, 2015, 09:15:41 PM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg.html)
That's a nice one Tom :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 28, 2015, 03:57:34 PM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg.html)
That's a nice one Tom :tu:
.

Agreed!  :tu: a nice clear and easy to read watch face, the way watches should be  :salute:

Just a shame you've got your hand on the wrong end of your wrist again  :P
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jerseydevil on November 28, 2015, 11:26:59 PM
I finally got myself a Citizen Eco-Drive.  Early Christmas present! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20151126_150816_zpsuq7ziule.jpg.html)
That's a nice one Tom :tu:
.

Agreed!  :tu: a nice clear and easy to read watch face, the way watches should be  :salute:

Just a shame you've got your hand on the wrong end of your wrist again  :P

:D The only reason my right hand exists is to keep my watch from falling off.....
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on December 05, 2015, 09:14:31 PM
My wife happened to come across this watch for sale on a local buy/sell group on FB. It's a GA110GB-1A, and she got it for $40.

The lady selling it said it was a watch she got her husband a couple of years ago, but he never wore it.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 05, 2015, 09:56:35 PM
Nice watch and price
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 06, 2015, 11:45:59 AM
Nice watch and price

Exactly what he said! Enjoy.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on December 09, 2015, 02:43:51 PM
I just got my first G-Shock. A G-315RL-2AVER.
I really love it so far... very smart, very light, absolutely gorgeous. It seems a bit stiff, but hope I'll get used to it.

Thank you lowtech for your assistance, patience and kind advice. Sorry I didn't get anything from your list this time, but really fell in love with this one. Probably my next one will be from you.

Cheers, mate.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C_yfTfyMok4/Vmgu5NHM0PI/AAAAAAAAKU0/f66xWz_nDUM/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-a.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-imi12v9BDkg/Vmgu5HnniEI/AAAAAAAAKUw/k-NGS46-2YM/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-b.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ABu6sEcPlDY/Vmgu5GyjsiI/AAAAAAAAKU4/fJLuPAZ2pE8/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-c.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FcidZwOyo3I/Vmgu5uPgtkI/AAAAAAAAKU8/_XSZ6Bq79qg/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-d.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 09, 2015, 03:29:06 PM
 :assimilate:   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 09, 2015, 05:31:08 PM
I just got my first G-Shock. A G-315RL-2AVER.
I really love it so far... very smart, very light, absolutely gorgeous. It seems a bit stiff, but hope I'll get used to it.

Thank you lowtech for your assistance, patience and kind advice. Sorry I didn't get anything from your list this time, but really fell in love with this one. Probably my next one will be from you.

Cheers, mate.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C_yfTfyMok4/Vmgu5NHM0PI/AAAAAAAAKU0/f66xWz_nDUM/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-a.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-imi12v9BDkg/Vmgu5HnniEI/AAAAAAAAKUw/k-NGS46-2YM/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-b.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ABu6sEcPlDY/Vmgu5GyjsiI/AAAAAAAAKU4/fJLuPAZ2pE8/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-c.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FcidZwOyo3I/Vmgu5uPgtkI/AAAAAAAAKU8/_XSZ6Bq79qg/s1024-Ic42/Casio-G-Shock-G-315RL-2AVER-d.jpg)

No problem -I am glad I could be of help with the decision.
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: maudoc64 on December 09, 2015, 07:50:16 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/09/dfec9d75bf2a3619349e747cd34f4963.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: babola on December 09, 2015, 09:27:53 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/09/dfec9d75bf2a3619349e747cd34f4963.jpg)


Absolutely one of the greatest of affordable divers.  :tu:

And if you're really into classic/vintage Seiko divers of yesteryear....look what's coming in January!  :D

The re-edition of the famous Seiko 6309 diver, this time with 4r36 mov't and 200m WR:

Seiko SRP773 / 775 / 777 / 779:


(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xta1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12063283_529395623886272_89266617_n.jpg)

Start saving guys!  >:D

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: maudoc64 on December 09, 2015, 09:42:45 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/09/dfec9d75bf2a3619349e747cd34f4963.jpg)


Absolutely one of the greatest of affordable divers.  :tu:

And if you're really into classic/vintage Seiko divers of yesteryear....look what's coming in January!  :D

The re-edition of the famous Seiko 6309 diver, this time with 4r36 mov't and 200m WR:

Seiko SRP773 / 775 / 777 / 779:


(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xta1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12063283_529395623886272_89266617_n.jpg)

Start saving guys!  >:D
Really interesting.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 10, 2015, 08:31:52 PM
As I mentioned to some I have been buying some automatic watches.

This classic diver watch, new, boxed,arrived today from Russia.  Vostok Amphibian.
Automatic, comes in a variety of looks, with the 31 jewel 2416B movement. It is also available in a rare 300m version.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1666_1.jpg)

$40 to my door, in a week. I was surprised it actually arrived, as they are usually around $60 + shipping.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1662.jpg)

SS body, stepless bidirectional bezel, with the right part in red.
200m proper water resistance.

The Vostok Amphibia,  designed 50 years ago for the soviet army, and still being made today.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1660.jpg)

It has some very clever design features and is designed to use the pressure, becoming more water resistant with depth. The front plastic lens spreads a bit with the added pressure and the caseback pushes the rear gasket enhancing the water resistance. The case back design reminds me of the gasket system used by G-Shocks now, as it sits without rotating on the gasket and then a locking ring is screwed in, around it pushing it down. So the actual caseback does not rotate, and cannot shear the gasket. It just sits on it.

More history here: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f54/vostok-amphibia-analysis-design-methodology-491757.html

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1764.jpg)

OK Lumen

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1749.jpg)

Manual

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1738.jpg)

Interesting and distinct shape

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1735.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1734.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1733.jpg)

Locking crown

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1697.jpg)

The SS strap is not as bad as people think, and definitely has an old school charm. Nicely polished and easily adjusted. Pulls hair a bit. (I did order a new strap beforehand anyway)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1680.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1663.jpg)

Size comparison.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1675.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1716.jpg)

It has some quirks, like the fact that you need to move the watch forward by 24 hours every time you want to move the date up, but there is hack that makes this faster. The plastic crystal, a design feature, can get scratched, but it can also be polished and can take a beating.
The timekeeping, once the watch mechanism works for a bit, is considered OK for an automatic. Comes in a hard plastic box.

I was told it looks good.

Vostok’s other well known model is the komandirskie which also comes in a variety of looks, but it is not an automatic and the body is not SS. Retails for around $30. To me the amphibian is the better buy.

The amphibian is a solid automatic watch with proper diving credentials and ability, unusual and with a low cost.

With Vostok it is no need to buy used, unless you need an older model, since the new ones are made the same way and cost the same.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1758.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on December 10, 2015, 08:37:32 PM
Nice diver!!!!! :2tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 11, 2015, 10:01:50 AM
You can adjust the date quick by moving the hands past midnight, the nturnig them back to before7 or 8 and back to after twelve, each time you repeat teh cycle, the date should advance one day.
Nice watch, many nice mods to be seen around the web - I´m glad I got rid of mine before I really got into the matter...

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 11, 2015, 10:34:07 AM
I adjusted the date the quick way- i saw a video on youtube a week ago, so i just did what you said when I got it. It came with  11th on the date, so I had to go through the whole month. Not pleasant, but for $ 40....
I have been wearing it since yesterday and it seems to keep time OK. I assume it may need adjustment once a week at the most.
Nice, old fashioned, but not cheap, look.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 12, 2015, 10:17:48 AM
Nice Amphibia DKS!
I have a very similar one with black face and rubber strap.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on December 12, 2015, 11:11:51 AM
I like the Trabants. Shouldn't you use Ladas with it?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 12, 2015, 11:21:38 AM
I have ordered a new rubber strap, but the watch arrived first and the ss strap on it is not bad.
I have been wearing it constantly and it seems to keep perfect time, for me.
Here is a video for anybody wanting more information.

https://youtu.be/nx8vcxo6nzs
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 12, 2015, 11:22:57 AM
Kokkolis, sssssht. Most people can not tell the difference  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 05:14:13 PM
This Sunroad just arrived in the mail. :)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/0918f719e13b1dd510b621fabe6e07b2.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: enki_ck on December 16, 2015, 07:13:53 PM
Never heard of that brand. Is it good? Pricey?
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 07:39:08 PM
Never heard of that brand. Is it good? Pricey?

It was DKS that discovered them. I think he wrote about them earlier in this thread.


It seems to be decently made. Time will show if it is any good.  It has a pedometer, compass, barometer (swiss), thermometer, stopwatch, alarms, countdown timer and world time, and came with a extra battery.
It was not pricey at all. I bought it on ebay for £21+shipping. (Took over a month to arrive)

It is quite  big.

Heres a link to the manufacturer:
http://www.sunroadtech.com/en/

Comparison pics with a casio dw6600 and a 5610.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/23b6eecff35779f77504621d73c50f69.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/78fc4c57ee02067c859fdf1f811a9016.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: enki_ck on December 16, 2015, 08:19:35 PM
A bit big for my taste but it does look cool. :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on December 16, 2015, 08:22:00 PM
That Amphibian seems too good to be true for $40. I'll be keeping an eye out here to see how long yours lasts if you'll keep us updated  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 16, 2015, 08:52:48 PM
Enci, my sunroad has a more ordinary look and size - less like a G-shock.

Sawman, do not let the price fool you. If you follow the links and do a search you will see that it has a solid reputation.
Also, I doubt you will be able to get it for what I paid. Most will be around $70 with shipping. I was just lucky.
I have been wearing it for nearly a week and it works fine and looks good. I will give a report on timekeeping, after a week, tomorrow, but it is pretty accurate so far.

I like the smooth movement of the seconds dial, and the lumen seems to be OK for a whole night.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on December 16, 2015, 09:04:17 PM
Enci, my sunroad has a more ordinary look and size - less like a G-shock.

Sawman, do not let the price fool you. If you follow the links and do a search you will see that it has a solid reputation.
Also, I doubt you will be able to get it for what I paid. Most will be around $70 with shipping. I was just lucky.
I have been wearing it for nearly a week and it works fine and looks good. I will give a report on timekeeping, after a week, tomorrow, but it is pretty accurate so far.

I like the smooth movement of the seconds dial, and the lumen seems to be OK for a whole night.
Sounds like a real winner :drool: :drool: I will be on the lookout for one when funds permit :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 09:07:10 PM

Enci, my sunroad has a more ordinary look and size - less like a G-shock.

Sawman, do not let the price fool you. If you follow the links and do a search you will see that it has a solid reputation.
Also, I doubt you will be able to get it for what I paid. Most will be around $70 with shipping. I was just lucky.
I have been wearing it for nearly a week and it works fine and looks good. I will give a report on timekeeping, after a week, tomorrow, but it is pretty accurate so far.

I like the smooth movement of the seconds dial, and the lumen seems to be OK for a whole night.

A vostok with lume that lasts all night?
Are you sure its not a fake? :p :rofl:

The lume in mine is poor. Lasts only 30mins or so.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 16, 2015, 09:20:13 PM
I was surprised too  :D

It has been said that their lumen can be a gamble, but I usually put the lights out around 11 at night, and at around 6 in the morning when I wake up (Dark room), naturally, and check the time I can see the dials reasonably well, and tell time.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 09:26:52 PM

I was surprised too  :D

It has been said that their lumen can be a gamble, but I usually put the lights out around 11 at night, and at around 6 in the morning when I wake up (Dark room), naturally, and check the time I can see the dials reasonably well, and tell time.

That is pretty good! You got lucky! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 17, 2015, 02:42:08 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on December 17, 2015, 03:23:08 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 17, 2015, 05:43:57 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Uh-oh. If you are cheering me on, I know I'm in trouble.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 17, 2015, 05:53:06 AM
Nice watch!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on December 17, 2015, 06:08:42 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Uh-oh. If you are cheering me on, I know I'm in trouble.

 :cheers:

I need a ride to the SAKaholics meetings Who, me? Trouble?  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 17, 2015, 05:45:53 PM
After 1 week.

It was set to the minute using the phone, which gets the time from the GSM network - pretty accurate.  By the method used, it was set a bit fast.

It seems to be about 1 or 2 minutes ahead now, so it may gain about 10 to 20s per day.  What this means is that you may need to adjust it once a month.

Usually they get even more accurate after working for a month. There are also ways to make them more accurate, but +- 10s per day seems to be the most accuracy you could expect, and mine seems to be there now. (the specs are 20 to 60s per day)

In automatic-mechanical watch terms it is considered accurate and up to par with many more expensive models.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 18, 2015, 05:33:11 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Uh-oh. If you are cheering me on, I know I'm in trouble.

 :cheers:

I need a ride to the SAKaholics meetings Who, me? Trouble?  :D

Uh-huh. Roughly how many SAKs do you own now?

I would asked "exactly" how many but I suspect you have so many don't know. :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on December 18, 2015, 06:05:38 AM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Uh-oh. If you are cheering me on, I know I'm in trouble.

 :cheers:

I need a ride to the SAKaholics meetings Who, me? Trouble?  :D

Uh-huh. Roughly how many SAKs do you own now?

I would asked "exactly" how many but I suspect you have so many don't know. :rofl:

 :D My collection is small by this board's standards......it will still fit in a 18gal size storage tub. I would estimate it at 125lbs.  ;)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 18, 2015, 07:19:45 PM
Got a new SAW today, a Victorinox Maverick 241441 watch:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/victorinox%20maverick%20241441_zps2alogoqs.jpg)

I think it's cheaper to collect SAKs instead of SAWs. This is my fourth Victorinox/Wenger watch. What am I getting myself into?  :facepalm:

Yeah.....you got it bad.   :pok:  ;)    :cheers:

Great watch BTW!     :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Uh-oh. If you are cheering me on, I know I'm in trouble.

 :cheers:

I need a ride to the SAKaholics meetings Who, me? Trouble?  :D

Uh-huh. Roughly how many SAKs do you own now?

I would asked "exactly" how many but I suspect you have so many don't know. :rofl:

 :D My collection is small by this board's standards......it will still fit in a 18gal size storage tub. I would estimate it at 125lbs.  ;)

Too many to count, so now you have to estimate by volume and weight?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 22, 2015, 07:27:47 PM
Continuing with automatics, Jaragar H057M, open heart, day, date, month, 24 hour bezel. $24. All buttons and dials work.

I just liked the look of it.

Jaragar have a decent reputation, regarding overall quality and can be had from around $12. They use reasonably good Chinese movements, and are possibly a real brand. The model I have here has the more complicated movement.

Supposed to have a SS case, but I think it is just chromed, glass crystal, Leather strap, open glass back. 81g

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2083.jpg)

I had to wind it a bit to get it started.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2092.jpg)

The top left crown is used to rotate the numbers inside the bezel (13-24)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2097.jpg)

you can see the winding weight and the inside of the watch from the back glass, and there is some nice detail on the movement.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2109.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2108.jpg)

Branding on the strap

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2119.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2142.jpg)

The strap is too thin for the watch.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2150.jpg)

There was a bit where the chrome or the case had some form of pitting, a sign of problematic casting

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2113.jpg)

There also seems to be a tiny dirt mark inside the glass, only visible under the right light/angle.

size comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2124.jpg)

Lumen

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2179.jpg)


It seems to keep time OK, so far.

More information on the brand here:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/jaragar-watches-384253-13.html

A good looking, interesting, working watch
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 28, 2015, 08:27:14 PM
The new bezel for the DW5700 arrived from Brazil, so here are some pictures to compare the new one with the original one.

The original one is more shiny, and has better finish inside. The new one has visible casting marks, on the inside.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 28, 2015, 08:29:17 PM
The strap that came with the new one is also less shiny.
Still, the bezel fitted perfectly.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 28, 2015, 08:39:43 PM
also got this...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 28, 2015, 08:44:20 PM
The original Casio Resin is also matte and "velvety" dark when new, the shine comes with age and being worn.
Glad it fits.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 28, 2015, 08:49:56 PM
I suspected this, but the difference in look was noticeable.
The original one had some lowtech polishing juice on it  :D

It is a shame that I cannot rescue the original one, as it just keeps breaking up more and more.

I will have to wear it again soon.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 28, 2015, 08:58:47 PM
I used some vinyl/plastic conserver on the resin.
Sadly, once it starts cracking, it is lost.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on December 28, 2015, 09:30:47 PM
I used some vinyl/plastic conserver on the resin.
Sadly, once it starts cracking, it is lost.

Does that work mate, what kind and, were can i find that?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on December 28, 2015, 10:00:59 PM
It will not restore resin, but keep it looking good and feel supple longer.
I have used Armor All and some other products over the years. don´t use a product with a "fresh" smell. I don´t know what the perfume does to the resin, but the smell is annoying.
Vinylex has been recommended on Watchuseek. Armor all has a non- shiny product, too.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on December 28, 2015, 11:08:23 PM
Thanks, I will grab one to try!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 08, 2016, 08:21:17 PM
Another Jaragar, the A458, about, $14

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2454.jpg)

A seriously good looking, classic, watch, with nice relief on the face, date,month and 24 hour indication using the smaller dials.

It has no lume but has very nice blue dials, that appear dark or light blue, depending on the angle the light hits them at.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2441.jpg)

It uses a different movement than my other Jaragar, with no relief inside the movement. (They both have adjustment screws inside)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2431.jpg)

It can be handwound too. The self winding weight is not as free moving as in the other Jaragar. THey also have different shape straps, of the same material.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2441.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2423.jpg)

Relief

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2422.jpg)

Blue dials changing hue

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2460.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2470.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2408.jpg)

Size comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2437.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys001/IMG_2438.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2473.jpg)

The strap smells leathery, so it must be real leather.

Comparison with a certified German proper leather strap.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2477.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_2461.jpg)

Definitely not as good a movement as the Vostok (you just look at the vostok and it starts moving, whereas these need a good shake to come alive) but a very beautifull, interesting and nicely finished watch.

You can see some minor cast marks on the bottom, but the overall finish is excelent. Nicely polished, good alignment on the face, all buttons work, looks expensive, the Jaragar branding is verydistinct and classy looking -- get one, now!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 08, 2016, 08:31:17 PM
Nice!
What diameter and thicknes is it?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 08, 2016, 08:44:54 PM
4cm wide, 1.3cm thick.

It is also available in black but the white looks nicer, to me.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 09, 2016, 09:52:42 PM
Been looking for a blue dial watch for a couple of months now that is good for business attire.

Ended up purchasing the Bulova Accu Swiss Telc Blue 63B185 and just got it USPS today:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185_zpsgxb1bck7.jpg)

It's Bulova's new swiss movement automatic line with sapphire crystal. Bit more than I wanted to spend, but I got it 75% off retail after Befrugal cash back. The Watchery seemed to be closing it out at that price (I think they only had one). Couldn't resist the deal.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185-2_zpszepriu8e.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 09, 2016, 10:08:17 PM
Been looking for a blue dial watch for a couple of months now that is good for business attire.

Ended up purchasing the Bulova Accu Swiss Telc Blue 63B185 and just got it USPS today:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185_zpsgxb1bck7.jpg)

It's Bulova's new swiss movement automatic line with sapphire crystal. Bit more than I wanted to spend, but I got it 75% off retail after Befrugal cash back. The Watchery seemed to be closing it out at that price (I think they only had one). Couldn't resist the deal.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185-2_zpszepriu8e.jpg)

Beautiful!!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Here's my Dad's that the FD gave him when he retired in the mid 70's.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jerseydevil on January 09, 2016, 11:13:09 PM
Got this yesterday for $35 at a pawn shop.  It's a DW-6900, barely used!
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/20160109_170345_zps0bcmxtin.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160109_170345_zps0bcmxtin.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 09, 2016, 11:38:04 PM
Been looking for a blue dial watch for a couple of months now that is good for business attire.

Ended up purchasing the Bulova Accu Swiss Telc Blue 63B185 and just got it USPS today:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185_zpsgxb1bck7.jpg)

It's Bulova's new swiss movement automatic line with sapphire crystal. Bit more than I wanted to spend, but I got it 75% off retail after Befrugal cash back. The Watchery seemed to be closing it out at that price (I think they only had one). Couldn't resist the deal.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Bulova-Accu-Swiss-Telc-63B185-2_zpszepriu8e.jpg)

Beautiful!!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Here's my Dad's that the FD gave him when he retired in the mid 70's.

Wow! Nice red dial. Perfect fit for a fireman  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jday2727 on January 10, 2016, 02:31:40 AM
 

Sent from my Z987 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on January 14, 2016, 01:59:58 PM
I surely overpaid, but since I sold my Casio GW-2500BD ( like this: http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500BD-1A/ ) I have been looking for a resin strap variant with positive LCD for better legibility. Bidding at night, with not enough sleep, resulted in a won auction at a price I would rather not have spent. Now I own ( waiting on delivery, though...) a GW-2500B
http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500B-1A/
I hope it is as described and does wear as nice as I remember.

I will have to sell some other Aviators now...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 14, 2016, 03:38:21 PM
My replacement watch arrived....I really like it. :2tu:

Wenger Terragraph 71001
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Wenger%20Watch2_zpsvlwpsfsl.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 14, 2016, 05:32:53 PM
Nice watches  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 14, 2016, 05:42:49 PM
My replacement watch arrived....I really like it. :2tu:

Wenger Terragraph 71001
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Wenger%20Watch2_zpsvlwpsfsl.jpg)

Yay! Another SAW :D

Is this your first?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 14, 2016, 06:37:55 PM
My replacement watch arrived....I really like it. :2tu:

Wenger Terragraph 71001
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Wenger%20Watch2_zpsvlwpsfsl.jpg)

Yay! Another SAW :D

Is this your first?

Yes, I've worn my Sub since about '79.  :(  But I do like this one!  Probably going to change out the band for that OD zulu style band and put my Suunto compass back on. This leather band is nice but it's in the last hole which is normal for std bands....I have big wrist bones.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 14, 2016, 08:05:55 PM
My replacement watch arrived....I really like it. :2tu:

Wenger Terragraph 71001
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Wenger%20Watch2_zpsvlwpsfsl.jpg)

Yay! Another SAW :D

Is this your first?

Yes, I've worn my Sub since about '79.  :(  But I do like this one!  Probably going to change out the band for that OD zulu style band and put my Suunto compass back on. This leather band is nice but it's in the last hole which is normal for std bands....I have big wrist bones.

It's a nice looking watch.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 14, 2016, 09:42:02 PM
My replacement watch arrived....I really like it. :2tu:

Wenger Terragraph 71001
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Wenger%20Watch2_zpsvlwpsfsl.jpg)

Yay! Another SAW :D

Is this your first?

Yes, I've worn my Sub since about '79.  :(  But I do like this one!  Probably going to change out the band for that OD zulu style band and put my Suunto compass back on. This leather band is nice but it's in the last hole which is normal for std bands....I have big wrist bones.

It's a nice looking watch.  :cheers:

Thank you!!  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 15, 2016, 05:39:55 AM

I surely overpaid, but since I sold my Casio GW-2500BD ( like this: http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500BD-1A/ ) I have been looking for a resin strap variant with positive LCD for better legibility. Bidding at night, with not enough sleep, resulted in a won auction at a price I would rather not have spent. Now I own ( waiting on delivery, though...) a GW-2500B
http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500B-1A/
I hope it is as described and does wear as nice as I remember.

I will have to sell some other Aviators now...

That is a beauty!

And :twak: now I want one... :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 15, 2016, 06:51:43 AM

I surely overpaid, but since I sold my Casio GW-2500BD ( like this: http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500BD-1A/ ) I have been looking for a resin strap variant with positive LCD for better legibility. Bidding at night, with not enough sleep, resulted in a won auction at a price I would rather not have spent. Now I own ( waiting on delivery, though...) a GW-2500B
http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/GW-2xxx/GW-2500B-1A/
I hope it is as described and does wear as nice as I remember.

I will have to sell some other Aviators now...

That is a beauty!

And :twak: now I want one... :D

That is a nice one!  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on January 15, 2016, 07:58:22 PM
Thanks. I am already thinking about eventually putting it in a black case. But I will have to make up my mind.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 15, 2016, 11:33:06 PM
This two, arrived from Germany they look awesome!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 17, 2016, 06:30:59 AM
Nice ones!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 17, 2016, 08:00:59 AM
Thanks fella, and has I always do to the watches I buy, all second hand, and in this case I trade ,I see how they look inside give thems a good clean disinfected, and lubricated, and try to some how give thems a better look, the metal one was really scratched, it gives it some character, but for me, I know is old, I had to give it some care, some sand paper and a lot of work it looks cool know! But it 's not finished I'm gonna try some different products on it like a fiberglass pen! They still look awesome, just a little more know :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 17, 2016, 08:02:12 AM
And picture of the dw-8900!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 17, 2016, 08:55:02 AM
nice  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 17, 2016, 06:40:58 PM
I guess I'm on a Bulova Accutron kick. Just ordered the Bulova 96B214 Accutron II Surveyor black dial for $142 shipped. It's not an automatic, but the Surveyor series has the Precisionist high frequency quartz movement with the sweeping second hand.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-0PwfigeL._UY445_.jpg)

It's a UK vendor (H.S. Johnson) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351518648187?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT), in case anyone else is interested (also available through their website).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on January 17, 2016, 09:57:27 PM
I guess teh 8800 should have been quite clean to start with while I did not have teh 8900 apart - I did not polish or sand it as some buyers rather have original patina. It looks really nice now!
I´ll include a Glassfiber pen in my next package. Shall i have a look for the DW-9000 buttons?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 18, 2016, 05:01:56 PM
Yes mate 8800 was good,  just give it some lubrication, and clean the bezel! I was indeed not going to polish the 8900 but, why not, and I did really like how it end! No need mate for the pen and the buttons thank you!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 18, 2016, 06:13:59 PM

I guess I'm on a Bulova Accutron kick. Just ordered the Bulova 96B214 Accutron II Surveyor black dial for $142 shipped. It's not an automatic, but the Surveyor series has the Precisionist high frequency quartz movement with the sweeping second hand.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-0PwfigeL._UY445_.jpg)

It's a UK vendor (H.S. Johnson) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351518648187?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT), in case anyone else is interested (also available through their website).

That is a beauty!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 18, 2016, 08:32:20 PM
Moving back to the future I got this Orient OT8004MA  sun light.

There seem to be a few similar models, from Korea, seemingly genuine. The one I got is supposed to have Sapphire glass (the main reason for me buying it) and 50 m water resistance, but no date. The movement should be Japanese or Swiss, depending on whom you believe. The price is around $40, so not too cheap. Came in a dfferent box with some warranty documents, in Korean? The sunlight models are supposed to be solar powered, but I can not verify that.

The finish is good with nicely polished metal (SS) and glass. The strap is leather and thick. Big.

It looks classy and minimalistic.
Thin.
The crown is used to change the time. When the crown is pulled out the seconds dial stops, allowing you to set the time to the second. Made me realise how thick the Jaragars are...  :D

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 18, 2016, 08:35:37 PM
Nice find! :tu:
The hacked movement makes it real easy to set. My hamilton has it too.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 18, 2016, 08:49:07 PM
... and some words on the Jaragars, since I own more than most MTO members, based on my experience and reading/youtube.

There seem to be 3 or 4 movements used. The winder in the open heart models spins around freely, whereas in the other models it moves in "steps". The open heart models are better overall, higher grade if you wish, but cost about 50 to 300% more than the basic models.
Accuracy is good, as can be seen by the attached picture, losing/gaining less than a minute a week. The extra dials work reasonably well too. Not just gimmicks.

They look good and get lots of positive attention - a lot more than you would get from a regular casio etc.
They do not look or feel cheap. No loose parts. There have been occurrences of dirt/fingerprints inside the glass..

The power reserve and auto capacity is not brilliant. If you work in an office, go home and watch TV and then sleep they will stop after 6-8 hours. The open heart models are better at autowinding.

I give the crown a few turns once a day during low activity days, usually in the evening, which helps it to stay working. I did have one run out of power twice, at around 5 in the morning, before I started winding them.
Some people assume that you have to pay 1000 euro before you can get an automatic that can actually be wound manually...

Buy one, now!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 18, 2016, 08:54:11 PM
Im still waiting for my jaragar chrono to arrive.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 01:35:55 PM
Doing some more research/digging on the Orient, I managed to find Orient's Korean site. They seem to make other brands too, like Galaxy, but I get the picture that they are mainly for the Korean market.

http://www.oriensmurfch.co.kr/web/

After a search for my product I found this:

http://oriensmurfch.cafe24.com/front/php/product.php?product_no=220&main_cate_no=&display_group=

The movement is stated as Swiss ISA 9238 (cheap), but it has no extra dials. SS. Most of it is in Korean, and I do not speak Korean that well..   :P
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on January 19, 2016, 01:40:18 PM
oriensmurfch  :rofl:

This one never gets old  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 01:42:09 PM
 :facepalm:

I assume the links work....

So a SS branded watch, Sapphire glass, Swiss movement, for $40  . Not bad.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 01:46:04 PM
Great, the links do not work now....  Just replace smurf with a slang word for female anatomy in the UK....
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 19, 2016, 02:49:57 PM
Great, the links do not work now....  Just replace smurf with a slang word for female anatomy in the UK....

None of the 17 words I tried worked...

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 19, 2016, 02:51:30 PM
Doing some more research/digging on the Orient, I managed to find Orient's Korean site. They seem to make other brands too, like Galaxy, but I get the picture that they are mainly for the Korean market.
http://www.orientwatch.co.kr/web/

After a search for my product I found this:

http://orientwatch.cafe24.com/front/php/product.php?product_no=220&main_cate_no=&display_group=

The movement is stated as Swiss ISA 9238 (cheap), but it has no extra dials. SS. Most of it is in Korean, and I do not speak Korean that well..   :P

Still need to copy/paste onto a browser...
 8)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 03:13:54 PM
I kissed some mod behind,  :whistle: :whistle: so hopefully they will fix it  :D

Then, you can all practise your korean
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 04:39:10 PM
I kissed some mod behind,  :whistle: :whistle: so hopefully they will fix it  :D

Then, you can all practise your korean

 :worthless:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 05:08:41 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/cdc05d174642d76e6127cbd042b8dda3/tumblr_ndd2puB9TX1tnpzv5o2_250.gif)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 19, 2016, 05:20:57 PM
This just fell into my mailbox.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/48852f24fe69aa3347d2368f8c646ebe.jpg)
Its a bit large, but it does not feel cheap.
The question is if it can keep time? :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 05:35:02 PM
Nice!

Mine is still working, even though I have not worn it for 1 day.

Give it a quick wind to get it started. It needs a couple of days to run-in.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 05:41:43 PM
That looks great!!!!! Congrats!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 19, 2016, 05:43:52 PM
Thanks! It looks especially good for a sub £10 autmatic. :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 05:45:42 PM
That looks great!!!!! Congrats!!! :cheers:

You mean the bum picture, right?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 06:03:35 PM
That looks great!!!!! Congrats!!! :cheers:

You mean the bum picture, right?

Nah, the watch.......not gonna say a pic of a bum is great unless it's J Lo.  8)

That bum pic is  :rofl:   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 07:27:24 PM
This arrived today, ordered from before I discovered electricity.

Orient Mako, Pepsi Bezel.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2848.jpg)

Small (can be worn my men and women),

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2781.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2820.jpg)

uses a 40 year old mechanism, considered a classic, looks nice, has a beautiful blue face, has quick day setup but no quick day setup date (old engine..)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2843.jpg)

Some comparison pictures etc.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2788.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2785.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys003/IMG_2798.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 19, 2016, 07:30:41 PM
Nice!
I have been considering one of those, but since I already have a seiko skx007 I think Ill pass.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 07:32:53 PM
just have both..   :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 07:47:40 PM
Really nice dks!!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 07:50:35 PM
Really nice dks!!!! :cheers:

As nice as J-lo's posterior?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on January 19, 2016, 08:22:06 PM
Really nice dks!!!! :cheers:

As nice as J-lo's posterior?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFNmpOuR83A

Charlize Theron Sexy Martini Commercial  ::)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 08:41:35 PM
Too small....
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 10:50:41 PM
Well, bought a spring bar tool and went to put on my green Nato Zulu style band and it was the right width (22mm) but way too thick! :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on January 19, 2016, 11:26:42 PM
Well, bought a spring bar tool and went to put on my green Nato Zulu style band and it was the right width (22mm) but way too thick! :facepalm:

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on January 19, 2016, 11:29:39 PM
Too small....

Should I say it now or should I leave it for pfrsantos (he says it with better style than I do)?  :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 19, 2016, 11:40:03 PM
Really nice dks!!!! :cheers:

As nice as J-lo's posterior?

I'm a single guy so.....no.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Singh on January 20, 2016, 01:59:13 PM
I guess I'm on a Bulova Accutron kick. Just ordered the Bulova 96B214 Accutron II Surveyor black dial for $142 shipped. It's not an automatic, but the Surveyor series has the Precisionist high frequency quartz movement with the sweeping second hand.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-0PwfigeL._UY445_.jpg)

It's a UK vendor (H.S. Johnson) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351518648187?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT), in case anyone else is interested (also available through their website).



Nice!



I've been eyeing the new Accutron divers.... but I should probably get my vintage Accutron running first.  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 20, 2016, 04:23:12 PM
Too small....


Well, bought a spring bar tool and went to put on my green Nato Zulu style band and it was the right width (22mm) but way too thick! :facepalm:

(https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.M7065c254c5869023b474e4f06db69d62o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 20, 2016, 06:04:23 PM
Another classic automatic, the Seiko SKX009
200m ISO certified, Hardex glass. Blue face, pepsi bezel, came from Japan but according to a sticker the movement was made in Malaysia and it was cased in China....   :o :o :o

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2858.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2879.jpg)

looks too masculine and thus, unlike the mako, it does not suit a feminine lady.

Some comparison pictures:

with the mako and a Baby-G

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2883.jpg)

Some other diver watches

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2860.jpg)

Bands

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2880.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2881.jpg)

Lume

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2902.jpg)

with some light

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2903.jpg)

Boxes

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2896.jpg)

with its main competitor

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2865.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2873.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2875.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2888.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 20, 2016, 06:15:04 PM
Very nice!
The mechanical bug has bitten you hard, hasnt it :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 20, 2016, 06:16:36 PM
I have some more watches coming, all battery powered  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 20, 2016, 07:33:06 PM
Hey isn't this a multitools forum :) lol dks mate that seiko, I'm in search of one, but skx007, they use feat the wrist so well, in my opinion, and opinion of a lot of watch aficionados, every one should have one skx on they really collection, in a matter of price/quality, that's unbeatable! Congrats mate, for me coolest one in your collection!

I see that you have no need for the king know :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 20, 2016, 07:34:51 PM
Why aren't they all showing the same/correct time?!

 :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak:

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 20, 2016, 07:44:14 PM
Ricardo, I still want, not need, the king    ;)

I went for the 009 for the pepsi bezel.

There is a new mako coming out soon with just one crown.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 20, 2016, 09:23:01 PM
Ricardo, I still want, not need, the king    ;)

I went for the 009 for the pepsi bezel.

There is a new mako coming out soon with just one crown.

It´s hard to sell a king! but shoot me an offer on pm, on how much you want to spend on it :)

By the way santo´s is right you need to wind you´re watches more often :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 21, 2016, 03:46:56 PM
Reading this thread, I'm more and more convinced to buy another watch(es)...
 :facepalm:

Some requirements, though: solar or automatic (no more batteries for me or winding mechanisms).

I've looked into some second-hand Omega and Rolex. Not so expensive as I thought (still not very affordable). I think these can be an investment, also. They won't loose much value with time, might even increase it.

 :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 21, 2016, 07:13:29 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160121/52e70b3fe96a30f1a03339ab4d9af5c0.jpg)
Another dirt cheap automatic, that just arrived. It even has lume! If it keeps ok time, it will end up in the car as a backup watch for days I forget to put on a watch or doing something dirty that I want to spare my other watches from.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 21, 2016, 07:16:28 PM
Nice looking watch!! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 21, 2016, 07:24:21 PM
Thanks! Im amazed that they can make a nice automatic like that for less than $15. It even came with a stainless steel bracelet, that I switched out.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 21, 2016, 07:28:01 PM
Thanks! Im amazed that they can make a nice automatic like that for less than $15. It even came with a stainless steel bracelet, that I switched out.

I'm just the opposite, I prefer SS bracelets. That watch has "chronometer" in the face. Does it really work as a chronometer or is it just "cosmetic"?...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 21, 2016, 07:45:31 PM

Thanks! Im amazed that they can make a nice automatic like that for less than $15. It even came with a stainless steel bracelet, that I switched out.

I'm just the opposite, I prefer SS bracelets. That watch has "chronometer" in the face. Does it really work as a chronometer or is it just "cosmetic"?...

I higly doubt that it has been tested by COSC for accuracy. :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 21, 2016, 08:24:13 PM
I am a jaragar man, on cheap automatics

I wil folow your comments on how well your new one works
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on January 21, 2016, 08:26:59 PM

I am a jaragar man, on cheap automatics

I wil folow your comments on how well your new one works

The jaragar is still keeping good time. It might replace my edifice as a dress watch. It really looks good.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 21, 2016, 08:32:17 PM
It is very tempting to buy more....  The open heart models are nice and the monaco style one, for €20 is interesting
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kmanct3 on January 22, 2016, 01:17:09 PM
Nothing exciting just 2 new timex ironman models, both the timex Essential, 1 is a 10 lap the other a 30 lap.
Just returned a Vic oversized original soldier,
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 22, 2016, 01:22:10 PM
Anybody tried/has the victorinox inox?? 

..kmanct3 what is the oversized soldier??
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: powernoodle on January 22, 2016, 03:32:18 PM
(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/todd_x7/20160122_091516.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/todd_x7/media/20160122_091516.jpg.html)
I used to hoard watches like I do MTs, SAKs, Maxpedition bags and guns.  But about 10 years ago I got this Casio G-Shock Riseman, and it ended my watch hoarding.  The atomic function keeps it extremely accurate, and it has a barometer/altimeter which you can see as the graph in the red circle. Each dot represents 2 hours, and it shows that the pressure has been dropping hard for several hours as a snow storm approaches.  The solar function means that there is no battery to change.  And just as Victorinox stopped making the Yeoman - which many believe is the "best" EDC SAK - so too Casio no longer sells the G-Shock Riseman.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 22, 2016, 08:02:34 PM
...time for a new watch then   :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 22, 2016, 09:02:45 PM
There wil never be a replacement for the riseman :) for me the best gshock!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 26, 2016, 09:56:45 PM
Megir a well regarded cheap brand, like the quartz Jaragar. See watchuseek for more.

They claim to use Japanese Quartz movements.

I ordered this one as I liked its looks.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2946_1.jpg)
Overall good finish
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2947_1.jpg)
The leather strap is nice, swede.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2953_1.jpg)
It has a fully functioning stopwatch and 24 hour indication (fully working dials)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_3008_1.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2951.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2975_1.jpg)

No relief on the face.
Works well so far.
Comes in various colours.

Get one!!  lots of models available from $10 at the Chinese sites

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 26, 2016, 10:07:43 PM
SKMEI, famous for their S-Shocks  :D
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/tools/IMG_2960.jpg)
They make dozens of models, and possibly sell a lot more than we realise.

This is the most expensive model they seem to make at a massive $20

Uses a clasp to secure the crown
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2968_1.jpg)
The white numbers and lines are deeper than the black face. The cyclops (internal) works.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2978_1.jpg)
The clasp is nicely solid. The crown adjusts the time and date.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2967_3.jpg)
The strap seems plastic.
I would have preferred a more discreet branding on the face
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2997_4.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 26, 2016, 10:11:55 PM
and one of those too.... Works OKish from what I was able to do

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2994_2.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2981_1.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2982_1.jpg)

Can be used as a phone - takes a phone card- and has a camera too

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2992.jpg)

Lume from the previous two, and the Mako

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/IMG_2989.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on January 27, 2016, 10:40:22 AM
Should have posted my new Victorinox Airboss here as well :)

(http://static.tweakers.net/ext/f/8OiFGofwTJloUdP8o50E9Suh/full.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 27, 2016, 08:09:31 PM
I got a U8 smart watch, to give as a present.  More on them in a few days.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kmanct3 on January 30, 2016, 02:56:05 PM
Anybody tried/has the victorinox inox?? 

..kmanct3 what is the oversized soldier??
I don't have a pic at the moment , it's an oversized version of the original red bezel soldier watch with the nylon/leather band.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 30, 2016, 05:48:44 PM
Anybody tried/has the victorinox inox?? 
I
..kmanct3 what is the oversized soldier??
I don't have a pic at the moment , it's an oversized version of the original red bezel soldier watch with the nylon/leather band.


I have seen it, but i wonder if it is worth the price, €300 I think, compared to a gshock.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on January 31, 2016, 04:55:07 AM
Nearly fell off the couch!!!  I paid $64.00, reg price was $129.00.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 31, 2016, 12:16:54 PM
Nearly fell off the couch!!!  I paid $64.00, reg price was $129.00.


Crazy 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 02, 2016, 12:26:50 PM
After about 1 week with the DZ09 I decided to write a few things regarding this smart watch.

It looks good (apparently it looks like the samsung)
It does get a huge amount of attention, especially if you speak through it in the middle of a shop.
The notification app works well and i get SMS, phonecalls, games, skype notices through, easily and in the right language.
It can also control the camera of the phone etc.
Bluetooth works OK
The screen is nice to look at and responsive
It feels generally solid and i have not managed to scratch it. Wearing long sleeve clothes helps.
Comfortable and light
Decent microphone and speaker. You get two settings for volume when a phone comes through, so you can have everybody hear you or loud enough just for you. Clear voice.
Battery life seems good.
Nice strap
4 watch faces 3 analogue and 1 digital, the main menu screen
Keeps time well, even when it is not sychronised with the phone
Strong vibration.
supposed to have a FM radio, but ned headphones to work and there is no headphone plug - It must need some sort of micro USB headphones
It works fine as a bluetooth speaker/microphone in the car too.

but,
the build in camera is only 0.3MP and it is very low end. Best used for video. The cover of the camera moves a bit.
It only takes a small SIM card, and mine is the regular size (OK, its huge  :P ), so, I have not been able to use it as a standalone phone, yet.
It will not take a card over 32GB - not a problem, but i bought a 64GB one for it and it did not work. I use an 8GB one now.
It only has the 3 analogue faces and they show very little time and date, time and day, just time
The usual bluetooth limitations on distance from the phone. Basically you need to be in the same room as your phone otherwise it will disconnect and connect every time you get out of the room and return (vibrating).
no wifi
you feel like a plonker every time it rings in public... If you answer your phone the watch broadcasts all you say, so you need to turn the watch off first, before using just the phone.

for $20, not too shabby   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on February 03, 2016, 01:39:28 PM
This two guys, a bzx-20 bread new in box with the original tag saying the price, witch 47.500 escudos, our more our less 240€, so cool :) and a badly beat up riseman, with a burned screen, let's see if I can get this one to is formal glory!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kmanct3 on February 04, 2016, 01:40:25 AM

Anybody tried/has the victorinox inox?? 
I
..kmanct3 what is the oversized soldier??
I don't have a pic at the moment , it's an oversized version of the original red bezel soldier watch with the nylon/leather band.


I have seen it, but i wonder if it is worth the price, €300 I think, compared to a gshock.
it's this one only bigger(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160204/a2d34318e3fc504abd08abb30596c657.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 04, 2016, 06:58:57 AM
Nice - is it worth the price?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kmanct3 on February 04, 2016, 01:07:22 PM
Yes , I paid $ 125 US quite awhile ago , my only complaint is battery life. But all in all I would buy another if this one breaks.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 04, 2016, 01:57:52 PM
 :salute:
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on February 06, 2016, 07:11:58 PM
A quick update on the jaragar. I deliberately did not wind it up yesterday, and let it "charge" by the auto mechanism only. It worked well while wearing, but it stopped just 2 hours after taking it off.
In comparison the Seiko SKX runs for over 24 hours from a similar "charge".
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 06, 2016, 07:14:12 PM
You need to move your wrist more   :D :D :D :D

When wound it should last more than 24hrs, but on its own you need to be really active.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on February 06, 2016, 09:13:29 PM
Ill just treat it like a wind up mechanichal watch.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 06, 2016, 10:19:06 PM
The more expensive model is better at autowinding
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 12, 2016, 07:29:26 PM
This arrived from the other end of the EU (Ricardo land)

G-Shock, GX-56 1A, THE King. Basically  a stronger, bigger, more resistant 5600. (think of DSLR names as you go up the range )

Big.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3113.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3116.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3135.jpg)

Comparison photographs.It dwarfs the 5600 but looks just a bit bigger than the GA 100

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3125.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3130.jpg)

Noticeably thicker

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3140.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3139.jpg)

Compared to what many wear nowadays it is not really big.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3133.jpg)

The GX is right under the SKMEI

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3134.jpg)

The GX looks thicker, rather than wider, compared to most watches.

As I told Ricardo, I just had to try it. It feels lighter than it looks and sits nicely on my arm. I would have preferred the light to be red, rather than cyan as it would have suited the watch more

Cheers Ricardo.  :cheers:

Get one !!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on February 12, 2016, 10:33:24 PM
And i will regret sell it, i think i already do :facepalm: but others are coming  :whistle: it´s a great watch, and really confortable for the size only lacks a taller bezel to better protect the glass imo!

enjoy it mate :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on February 13, 2016, 02:53:57 AM

This arrived from the other end of the EU (Ricardo land)

G-Shock, GX-56 1A, THE King. Basically  a stronger, bigger, more resistant 5600. (think of DSLR names as you go up the range )

Big.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3113.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3116.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3135.jpg)

Comparison photographs.It dwarfs the 5600 but looks just a bit bigger than the GA 100

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3125.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3130.jpg)

Noticeably thicker

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3140.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3139.jpg)

Compared to what many wear nowadays it is not really big.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3133.jpg)

The GX is right under the SKMEI

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys005/IMG_3134.jpg)

The GX looks thicker, rather than wider, compared to most watches.

As I told Ricardo, I just had to try it. It feels lighter than it looks and sits nicely on my arm. I would have preferred the light to be red, rather than cyan as it would have suited the watch more

Cheers Ricardo.  :cheers:

Get one !!
nice watches! :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 13, 2016, 07:16:15 AM
Mrynnr, get one  :D

The issue with the  bezel needing to be higher in order to protect the glass is apparent in the GA100 too, which Additionally has two slits on it  making the bezel even lower at those points. Basically, as the glass face gets larger the bezel needs to get higher in order to offer ghe same protection.
I think it will look good with  a set of protective face bars, popular on baby GS...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on February 13, 2016, 11:23:56 PM
Mrynnr, get one  :D

The issue with the  bezel needing to be higher in order to protect the glass is apparent in the GA100 too, which Additionally has two slits on it  making the bezel even lower at those points. Basically, as the glass face gets larger the bezel needs to get higher in order to offer ghe same protection.
I think it will look good with  a set of protective face bars, popular on baby GS...

I remember a member on Watchuseek who made a "bullbar" for his King from thicker gauge wire than the ones seen on DW6900s and 5600s - IIRC he even made some for sale...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: campussecurity on February 23, 2016, 05:03:14 AM
First nice watch.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160223/b7c6b2348abc78bd17a6a44de803931d.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on February 23, 2016, 05:37:00 AM
Nice watch CSS!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 23, 2016, 07:46:40 AM
Classy
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on February 23, 2016, 01:06:58 PM

Nice watch CSS!! :cheers:

+1 :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: campussecurity on February 23, 2016, 03:33:08 PM
Thanks guys. I didn't even realize all the tech that was in this watch till I read the owners manual. I didn't know ratio controlled watches existed. Pretty sweet. I got it on sale for $300 off. The model is Citizen E650.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: campussecurity on February 23, 2016, 06:48:33 PM
I'm trying really hard not to get pickup a Citizen Titanium as well. I had a really hard time choosing between the two.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 25, 2016, 03:52:30 AM
I'm trying really hard not to get pickup a Citizen Titanium as well. I had a really hard time choosing between the two.

Get one! Get one! Two new watches is better than one   >:D  >:D  >:D

Besides, we need more pics!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: in_sympathy on February 25, 2016, 03:58:42 AM
Here's my G9300-1 Casio Gshock Mudman (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/97e146dec9df1950abde62c2b1e8b5e9.jpg)


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Dream. Wish. Leave nothing undone. Repeat.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 25, 2016, 07:54:06 PM

Nice watch CSS!! :cheers:

+1 :tu:

Awesome watch   :tu:

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 25, 2016, 07:54:54 PM
Here's my G9300-1 Casio Gshock Mudman (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/97e146dec9df1950abde62c2b1e8b5e9.jpg)


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Dream. Wish. Leave nothing undone. Repeat.

 8) Congrats on this gorgeous watch. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: in_sympathy on February 25, 2016, 07:55:29 PM

Here's my G9300-1 Casio Gshock Mudman (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/97e146dec9df1950abde62c2b1e8b5e9.jpg)


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Dream. Wish. Leave nothing undone. Repeat.

 8) Congrats on this gorgeous watch.

Thanks, I really like it


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Dream. Wish. Leave nothing undone. Repeat.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: parnass on February 25, 2016, 09:48:34 PM
I recently purchased a Casio G-Shock GW-9400 Rangeman and am delighted with it.  It is overloaded with features like altitude, barometer, and thermometer.  So far, the only extra features I use regularly are the stopwatch and compass.

The Rangeman is a large watch on my 7.5 inch wrist, but is comfortable.  The main display is easy to read and the push buttons are much easier to press than on the GW2310-1K my wife bought me last December.

(http://parnass.com/images/rangeman-gw9400.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on February 26, 2016, 06:31:06 PM
Got this one pretty cheap has hell, because it won't work! But if assemble everything in the correct order do a proper reset, that it goes, back to life, now it really needs some care polishing and let's see how it look at the end!
Pretty weird G this one!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/40df336ef4e0382fece1a9eca2b33f5d.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on February 27, 2016, 04:27:55 AM
I bought a Victorinox dive master 500(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/b9b2af442bd0275a8cc8b78c3505da7a.jpg)



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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 27, 2016, 06:06:13 AM
Nice watches  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on March 01, 2016, 04:16:51 AM


Not mine, but it's the latest one I bought. Mother's Day gift for my wife.
victorinox watches are the best


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Thank you for that input. I've had my eye on a couple Vic watches like the Maverick and Divemaster 500. I'm in no position to buy either right now but someday might give them a try :tu:
well....(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160301/393de02de893e0d184106dbc7bf694dd.jpg)


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on March 01, 2016, 04:18:13 AM

Should have posted my new Victorinox Airboss here as well :)

(http://static.tweakers.net/ext/f/8OiFGofwTJloUdP8o50E9Suh/full.jpg)
sooooooo pretty!


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on March 01, 2016, 04:21:12 AM

Anybody tried/has the victorinox inox?? 

..kmanct3 what is the oversized soldier??
my father has had the INOX for two years now and is pretty much unscathed by regular use. I really need to stop posting all about Victorinox watches. Sigh.......


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 01, 2016, 04:55:35 PM
Just got this Hamilton Khaki Aviation automatic yesterday. I've been wanting it for awhile, so finally pulled the trigger.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/hamilton%20khaki%20aviation_zpsqlihv2tj.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on March 01, 2016, 05:13:46 PM
Just got this Hamilton Khaki Aviation automatic yesterday. I've been wanting it for awhile, so finally pulled the trigger.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/hamilton%20khaki%20aviation_zpsqlihv2tj.jpg)

Nice!!!! How ya feeling?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on March 01, 2016, 05:21:21 PM
That Vic airboss and that Hamilton looks good! :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on March 01, 2016, 06:08:27 PM
Vic makes some good looking watches!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2016, 06:10:32 PM
Vic makes some good looking watches!

They really do. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Boaz on March 01, 2016, 07:10:21 PM
I've just bought this Titanium Seiko, it's the head only so will need a strap. It might look ok on a NATO, I'll see how I feel when it arrives. 

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160301/45662535dcf1b69d902ec7045bd33879.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 02, 2016, 03:33:27 AM
Just got this Hamilton Khaki Aviation automatic yesterday. I've been wanting it for awhile, so finally pulled the trigger.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/hamilton%20khaki%20aviation_zpsqlihv2tj.jpg)

Nice!!!! How ya feeling?

Thanks! Doing good now. Just can't use the left arm much for 6 to 8 weeks until the fracture in the scapula heals. 

I don't know if I can get used to wearing this watch on my right arm. I could put it on my left. But since it's not being used much, I don't think the automatic movement would charge.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on March 02, 2016, 04:10:26 AM
Just got this Hamilton Khaki Aviation automatic yesterday. I've been wanting it for awhile, so finally pulled the trigger.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/hamilton%20khaki%20aviation_zpsqlihv2tj.jpg)

Nice!!!! How ya feeling?

Thanks! Doing good now. Just can't use the left arm much for 6 to 8 weeks until the fracture in the scapula heals. 

I don't know if I can get used to wearing this watch on my right arm. I could put it on my left. But since it's not being used much, I don't think the automatic movement would charge.

Glad to hear you're doing ok! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on March 09, 2016, 05:48:04 PM
I just got this baby :)
Garmin Fenix 3.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160309/e25a0c5b8bfc02ff8729c95cb3a1f7b5.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on March 09, 2016, 06:46:40 PM
I just got this baby :)
Garmin Fenix 3.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160309/e25a0c5b8bfc02ff8729c95cb3a1f7b5.jpg)

That looks nice!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on March 09, 2016, 06:55:16 PM

I just got this baby :)
Garmin Fenix 3.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160309/e25a0c5b8bfc02ff8729c95cb3a1f7b5.jpg)

That looks nice!

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 09, 2016, 09:33:49 PM
Totally unknown to me  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 10, 2016, 04:33:12 AM
I'm looking for one of these to control my running and bike rides, but e read some reviews, they have some flaws! What's your feedback mate, I know it's new, but what got you in to this Fenix, why not an ambit 3 for example?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on March 10, 2016, 07:35:30 AM

I'm looking for one of these to control my running and bike rides, but e read some reviews, they have some flaws! What's your feedback mate, I know it's new, but what got you in to this Fenix, why not an ambit 3 for example?


I chose the Garmin because it is more of a smart watch. I also need to get in shape, not just monitor it. The Garmin is suppose to be very good at monitoring my daily activity and tell me to get moving. The Garmin has a better navigational screen when hiking and has both GPS and Glonass for better coverage. Also I like the way it looks :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 10, 2016, 04:59:05 PM

I'm looking for one of these to control my running and bike rides, but e read some reviews, they have some flaws! What's your feedback mate, I know it's new, but what got you in to this Fenix, why not an ambit 3 for example?


I chose the Garmin because it is more of a smart watch. I also need to get in shape, not just monitor it. The Garmin is suppose to be very good at monitoring my daily activity and tell me to get moving. The Garmin has a better navigational screen when hiking and has both GPS and Glonass for better coverage. Also I like the way it looks :)
I'm tempted to one of this, but I recently tried one forerunner 220, and was quite amazed with the watch, quite cool piece of tech, but a Fenix wouth be cooler :) and I'm also looking to be cheap :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on March 10, 2016, 05:59:05 PM


I'm looking for one of these to control my running and bike rides, but e read some reviews, they have some flaws! What's your feedback mate, I know it's new, but what got you in to this Fenix, why not an ambit 3 for example?


I chose the Garmin because it is more of a smart watch. I also need to get in shape, not just monitor it. The Garmin is suppose to be very good at monitoring my daily activity and tell me to get moving. The Garmin has a better navigational screen when hiking and has both GPS and Glonass for better coverage. Also I like the way it looks :)
I'm tempted to one of this, but I recently tried one forerunner 220, and was quite amazed with the watch, quite cool piece of tech, but a Fenix wouth be cooler :) and I'm also looking to be cheap :)

Cheap it was not. My wife told me I could have it as a early birthday present :)
Another bonus of the fenix 3 is that its very customisable. I can remove an add programs, information and watchfaces to my liking, and in wich order the programs and activivity screens are shown on the watch.
Also the battery is great. I have been playing with it constantly half the day yesterday, and most of the day today, and it still has more than 85% of the battery left.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 11, 2016, 08:23:04 PM
SOKI, $3.19
SOKI makes several popular, cheap watches, costing under$15.
Metal grey case, SS back, nylon strap, time and date, luminous hands. Thin glass lens.
So far keeps time well and looks good. 30m WR..

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3270.jpg)

Available in black and brown too, but I liked the green, army look. Citizen and Seiko also make similarly styled watches.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3284.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3279.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3275.jpg)

Size comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3277.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys007/IMG_3282.jpg)

Lume

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys008/IMG_20160311_201326.jpg)

Overall, I like it.
It works, looks good, cheap. Light and comfortable
The strap is not the softest, but what do you expect at this price.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 16, 2016, 07:49:49 PM
Gemius Army km-101.

I hate fake dials, but they are acceptable on such a cheap watch
under $1, in total to my door.
Just time, no date
Metal case
Canvas/Nylon strap
Decent finish
Nice green, playfully reflective face
claimed WR
Lume

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3311.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3312.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3314.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3315.jpg)

other colours are available too
(http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/m/mEB7FE-bmcgsw-1X52vVIUw/s-l225.jpg)
The Soki has date and looks better, but, it is over 3 times more expensive !

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3320.jpg)

It is cheap, seems to keep time well so far, looks more expensive
It actually came (in impressive packaging) with the crown pulled out, using a spacer, so the battery must be unused.

I have no idea how tough the case coating is.
Get one! I sometimes wonder what is the point of paying 10, 100, 1000 times more, if you just want a watch that tells time....  :D
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys009/IMG_3323.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 30, 2016, 11:31:30 PM
Got this two, one gw-610bj it's a jam model, is a faulty one, not holding charge, waiting on sunny days to see if he will came back to life properly, and the other a NOS dw-8400 the first mudmam, pretty rare this days! And I like it a lot!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/260df85416e1f8a1611905ba2090d1c9.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/9ee1b8115029a96b359f4de38663fb25.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: LoopCutter on March 31, 2016, 12:35:05 AM
Last watch acquired
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/15ba09b424bc4eb2789f1b25883d3a2a.jpg)
My wife insisted the purchase, unaware of her acquisitions.  I was out played that trip. 


*via Tapatalk
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 31, 2016, 04:55:34 AM
Ok I have to share this because this one just become my favorite watch, it was stored in a drawer in a store among other casios, and during the years some glue used inside to attach some pieces starts to condensate  and has you can see in first pic the screen has a lot of haze, and also the bezel and strap had some sign of resin rot, having some white spots, after a good a proper clean, this one became beautiful almost new, I just love this old g's they are amazing pieces, and this one just turn out amazing after the clean!

After clean
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/5410bb71035a3b3a654e9248d2db7b68.jpg)

Before
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/2b51ede6cb802420f58e52be267d7661.jpg)

And sorry fellas if I sound to excited, because I really am
   
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on March 31, 2016, 08:20:47 AM
An old DW-8400 Mudman! Good catch. I only have a rotten one where I plan to use the faceplate in a DW-6900 one day.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 31, 2016, 08:30:28 AM
An old DW-8400 Mudman! Good catch. I only have a rotten one where I plan to use the faceplate in a DW-6900 one day.
Can this be consider a mudmam? I read somewhere that this was the import version!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 31, 2016, 12:44:39 PM
Ok I have to share this because this one just become my favorite watch, it was stored in a drawer in a store among other casios, and during the years some glue used inside to attach some pieces starts to condensate  and has you can see in first pic the screen has a lot of haze, and also the bezel and strap had some sign of resin rot, having some white spots, after a good a proper clean, this one became beautiful almost new, I just love this old g's they are amazing pieces, and this one just turn out amazing after the clean!

After clean
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/5410bb71035a3b3a654e9248d2db7b68.jpg)

Before
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/2b51ede6cb802420f58e52be267d7661.jpg)

And sorry fellas if I sound to excited, because I really am
   

And if you didn't get the pics mixed up, it can also travel in time...
 :whistle:
 :D :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 31, 2016, 11:44:32 PM
The power of quartz and my English sometimes tricky me :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: lowtech on April 01, 2016, 07:50:49 AM
An old DW-8400 Mudman! Good catch. I only have a rotten one where I plan to use the faceplate in a DW-6900 one day.
Can this be consider a mudmam? I read somewhere that this was the import version!

You can see here that many models wore teh Moniker "Mudman" - the Gaussman was a Mudman, too for example.

http://watchshock.com/archive/Casio/G-Shock/Mudman/

An article by Sjors here:

http://50-gs.blogspot.de/2011/03/g-shock-9-mudman.html

The DW-8400 was teh first to carry the name Mudman, IIRC.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 01, 2016, 08:00:25 AM
The gx56 also has the mudman extra seals.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on April 01, 2016, 11:06:56 PM
Found another vintage g in a store this time, a dw-6800, cool watch :)

 (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/6bf2c07165b6df6e5a6f776287351139.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 02, 2016, 08:21:48 AM
That is nice!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 03, 2016, 12:06:17 PM
Latest find, my citizen automatic. It was regularly used until a decade ago, maybe more, when it stopped working. It was used a a toy afterwards (some bits fell of the face) and disappeared for a few years.
I did have it repaired once, many years ago, but after it broke again I replaced it with a Casio, I think.

I opened the case, took the crown out and blew some air in the mechanism. The winding mechanism spins, but it does not seem to wind.
I need to take it apart more and finish it off...  for ever.... when I have time

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Gadget on April 10, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Hi,

this week I received a Suunto X-Lander Military from a friend in Israel, he used it during his time in the IDF......

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/milorgman/Time/Shimons%20Suunto%2002_zpsnptjbdp9.jpg) (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/milorgman/media/Time/Shimons%20Suunto%2002_zpsnptjbdp9.jpg.html)

It has a few bumps & scratches but that's one of the reasons I like it, (don't you hate it when you notice every little mark on a new watch!?,.... this is the way to go!)

cheers, John :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Jedula on April 11, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Momentum Torpedo is one of my newest, alongside the pebble my Wife gave me for our anniversary last year.

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss229/bloodsoakedwings_photo/20150506_120733_zps9zdrykim.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/bloodsoakedwings_photo/media/20150506_120733_zps9zdrykim.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 13, 2016, 06:26:03 PM
I got another Gemius Army - Blue, but it is more of a purple blue.
with the green one

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys011/IMG_3427.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Bolke on April 13, 2016, 10:09:02 PM
Swiss military hanowa colonel automatic. Very pleased with this watch and I can tell a lot about it if someone is interested...
I added the malinaise strap over the leather strap that comes with it after a year of wearing. (Just so it could get wet)
Bolke :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on April 19, 2016, 11:25:32 PM
Well it's a clock not a watch, but........ I don't think you guys will mind. Maybe we need a "wall clock" thread.  :think:

Its a Hito. Seem's like a nice piece. The case is aluminum. Thin, but at least its not plastic like most wall clocks these days. My old wall clock stopped keeping accurate time so I wanted something that was a bit of a upgrade. It is a silent clock which I was really wanting so that is great. It has a sweeping seconds hand that moves very smooth and makes no noise at all. It has kept perfect time so far. It is red to match my kitchen. It is larger than my old wall clock which is what I wanted as well. All in all it fits basically all of my criteria so i'm happy as a clam. :tu:

If I could change the hour hand to black instead of red I would, but its not a big deal. The red hour hand is kind of growing on me slowly.


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1468/26504001206_c3e347180d_b.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1570/26257096010_f3d9751187_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on April 20, 2016, 07:18:39 AM
My kitchen wall clock has the simpsons on it  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: leathermon on April 20, 2016, 08:12:19 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/65a53619aae18e6fd2b48c8c5c0674aa.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/a4b7afe0d6ac6f2c07ffddd3a413f4ef.jpg)

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Gadget on April 21, 2016, 09:53:23 PM
I have a 36mm Marathon quartz medium diver on the way from a friend who has too many watches, I had the 42mm long ago but it was big, heavy and sat too high on my wrist.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/milorgman/Time/IMG_0168_zpscf0mffpu.jpg) (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/milorgman/media/Time/IMG_0168_zpscf0mffpu.jpg.html)

This one should be just right.

cheers, John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 11, 2016, 06:18:15 PM
these too.

the decent one is the Megir 3789 - about $7

They do have a good reputation

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 12, 2016, 11:39:59 PM
Megan dragged me to the mall yesterday so I got her back by looking in several watch shops.  I didn't get anything but kind of drooled over this one.

(http://geekculture.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nixonwatches-starwars.jpg)

The white one in the center is really sweet.....

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on May 13, 2016, 11:55:58 AM
The white one has the crown on the left! I like that. I wear my watch on my right hand because I hate having the crown digging on the back of my hand.

What is the stun/kill function and the other one, though :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on May 13, 2016, 12:17:50 PM
Swiss military hanowa colonel automatic. Very pleased with this watch and I can tell a lot about it if someone is interested...
I added the malinaise strap over the leather strap that comes with it after a year of wearing. (Just so it could get wet)
Bolke :salute:

Very very pretty knife. I always wondered what's the link between Hanowa, Swiss Army, Swiss Military, Wenger and Victorinox.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Brock O Lee on May 13, 2016, 02:14:30 PM
My first Pro Trek. It's only a week old, but I can see how this could become my daily watch. I will replace the strap with a Nato, just waiting for the mailman. The stock strap is ok, but my wrist size is in between holes, so it's not that comfortable.

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160509_144050_zpsruhrgt1s.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2016, 03:03:40 PM
The white one has the crown on the left! I like that. I wear my watch on my right hand because I hate having the crown digging on the back of my hand.

What is the stun/kill function and the other one, though :think:

Doesn't matter.  Stormtroopers can't hit anything anyway. ....

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 13, 2016, 03:31:45 PM
They hit trees...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2016, 05:00:08 PM
And Jawas.

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Brock O Lee on May 13, 2016, 06:55:50 PM
The mailman did not disappoint, and delivered my Zulu straps this afternoon. I immediately ditched the stock Pro Trek strap, and what a difference in comfort it made! I'm a happy camper.  :drink:

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0573_zpshxfblv9k.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2016, 07:15:46 PM
Looks great too!

I felt the same way when I swapped out the strap on my Pebble.

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on May 13, 2016, 10:23:12 PM
Just got this Vratislavia Conceptum VIS1935.0 automatic watch made by a small watch company in Poland. It is a tribute to the Polish automatic pistol VIS wz.35, so they used a DLC similar to what you find on handguns to give it that gunmetal look. Uses a Seiko automatic movement and has sapphire crystal (which does not have nicks in it; that's my phone camera-lol). Here it is next to my 92S:

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Vratislavia%20and%2092S_zpsvsqrvxnb.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Vratislavia%20front_zpsigrxos67.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/Vratislavia%20back_zps3od9a0qm.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 13, 2016, 10:28:11 PM
Nice and unusual
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Singh on May 17, 2016, 01:40:53 PM
That Vratislavia Conceptum  is an interesting watch.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on May 17, 2016, 04:07:36 PM
That Vratislavia Conceptum  is an interesting watch.  :tu:

Thanks! They have some neat watch designs. I really love this chronograph:

(http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Vratislavia-Conceptum-Chronograf-S.4-Kosmos-Domed-730x430.jpg)

http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/?page_id=7

Unfortunately, drives me nuts that the large stopwatch second hand on a chronograph doesn't move unless you are timing something . I keep thinking momentarily when I glance at a chronograph watch that it must be dead. I can't wear them. (lol)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 18, 2016, 05:52:16 PM
After thinking about it for a while I ordered the Jaragar A569.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3582.jpg)

The watch uses the same movement as the A458, but in the 569 it is more free moving and easier to wind, manually or automatically.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3606.jpg)

It has date and day of the week.

It is a heavy, large watch

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3546.jpg)

The SS strap caught to many arm hair, so I replaced it.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3549.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3609.jpg)

Unlike the other Jaragars, this one claims to be all SS.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3561.jpg)

The exhibition case back is screwed on, like a Casio.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3619.jpg)

The crystal seems tinted.

In case you wonder how they manage to produce an automatic watch, with day/date complication and nice finish for $20 you have  to realise that some corners are cut. On the Jaragars, usually, the area in the case where the spring bars go, and which you can not see, is left a bit unfinished/unpolished.

This can be seen here, where metal was ground off, buy not polished. With any strap on you do not see it.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3600.jpg)

Family

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/toys013/IMG_3565.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on May 26, 2016, 08:46:24 PM
Geneva.. (no common rolex etc.). the price is not important
Gold, with gold strap .....
quartz (probably some high beat fancy movement, as used by Geneva)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on June 02, 2016, 05:07:19 PM
I got one of those zoop fashion watches. They do make them huge these days.

Only 80m WR, and made in Finland, so not a proper diving watch like a rolex, but I hope it will be ok for some light drizzle, handwashing etc.. 

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 07, 2016, 03:58:36 PM
Cheapest of the cheap but classic - Casio alarm: due to my bedroom wi-fi ban:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160707_002_zpsbsivksnx.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160707_002_zpsbsivksnx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 07, 2016, 04:01:40 PM
Cheapest of the cheap but classic - Casio alarm: due to my bedroom wi-fi ban:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160707_002_zpsbsivksnx.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160707_002_zpsbsivksnx.jpg.html)

 ??? How does one relate to the other?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 07, 2016, 04:08:34 PM
I'm glad you asked.

I have been using my work provided smart phone as my alarm, but as the weather is hot my tin foil hat, which neutralises the wifi waves affecting my dreamtime, is uncomfortable. A quick online order later - problem solved. It will also be more effective than the smart phone if I fall asleep in the bath.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 07, 2016, 04:14:24 PM
There is no way the alarm on my Casio will wake me up if I'm sleeping (maybe even snoozing)! I do need at least two alarms to get up in the morning  :-[

But, does the smart phone need an Internet connection to know the time? :think: I have an aversion to smart phones, I know practically nothing about them.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 07, 2016, 04:19:32 PM
There is no way the alarm on my Casio will wake me up if I'm sleeping (maybe even snoozing)! I do need at least two alarms to get up in the morning  :-[

But, does the smart phone need an Internet connection to know the time? :think: I have an aversion to smart phones, I know practically nothing about them.
I could help by torpedoing you awake if you like  :D

I know nothing about smart phones and only have one because my work makes me, but my quality of sleep definitely worsened when I kept the phone on my bedside table. It just seemed easier to me to go ol' skoolz, buy a watch with an alarm, and drape myself languidly in the arms of Morpheus once again.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 07, 2016, 05:43:09 PM
I use a timex as an alarm
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on July 07, 2016, 06:17:01 PM
I use my phones as my alarms.  They're set to automatically go into DND mode (do not disturb) at 10pm - 7am.  That way it doesn't matter how many messages or notifications come in, as I won't hear them.  A watch would never wake me up!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 07, 2016, 11:12:48 PM
When I was younger I used my old G Shock as an alarm.  Unfortunately I used to sleep through it,  at one point I used tape to make a harness so I could wear it over my head with the watch directly over my ear.

The result? 

I looked liked an idiot and still slept in.  Luckily there was never anyone in my bedroom in those days.... ever.....

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 07, 2016, 11:26:57 PM
When I was younger I used my old G Shock as an alarm.  Unfortunately I used to sleep through it,  at one point I used tape to make a harness so I could wear it over my head with the watch directly over my ear.

The result? 

I looked liked an idiot and still slept in.  Luckily there was never anyone in my bedroom in those days.... ever.....

Def
It's a pity you weren't doing the forum back then because you've probably made quite a few people here hot under the collar with that image.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on July 08, 2016, 12:14:27 AM
When I was younger I used my old G Shock as an alarm.  Unfortunately I used to sleep through it,  at one point I used tape to make a harness so I could wear it over my head with the watch directly over my ear.

The result? 

I looked liked an idiot and still slept in.  Luckily there was never anyone in my bedroom in those days.... ever.....

Def
It's a pity you weren't doing the forum back then because you've probably made quite a few people here hot under the collar with that image.
He could always do a reenactment. :pok:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on July 08, 2016, 01:28:23 AM
That Vratislavia Conceptum  is an interesting watch.  :tu:

Thanks! They have some neat watch designs. I really love this chronograph:

(http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Vratislavia-Conceptum-Chronograf-S.4-Kosmos-Domed-730x430.jpg)

http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/?page_id=7

Unfortunately, drives me nuts that the large stopwatch second hand on a chronograph doesn't move unless you are timing something . I keep thinking momentarily when I glance at a chronograph watch that it must be dead. I can't wear them. (lol)

My Wenger is like this and it makes e crazy as well.....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 08, 2016, 03:22:02 AM
When I was younger I used my old G Shock as an alarm.  Unfortunately I used to sleep through it,  at one point I used tape to make a harness so I could wear it over my head with the watch directly over my ear.

The result? 

I looked liked an idiot and still slept in.  Luckily there was never anyone in my bedroom in those days.... ever.....

Def
It's a pity you weren't doing the forum back then because you've probably made quite a few people here hot under the collar with that image.
He could always do a reenactment. :pok:

I very much doubt anyone would really want to see that.... there were many reasons no one else was in my bedroom then, I don't really need to add to it.

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 08, 2016, 04:27:05 AM
That Vratislavia Conceptum  is an interesting watch.  :tu:

Thanks! They have some neat watch designs. I really love this chronograph:

(http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Vratislavia-Conceptum-Chronograf-S.4-Kosmos-Domed-730x430.jpg)

http://vratislavia-watches.com/en/?page_id=7

Unfortunately, drives me nuts that the large stopwatch second hand on a chronograph doesn't move unless you are timing something . I keep thinking momentarily when I glance at a chronograph watch that it must be dead. I can't wear them. (lol)

My Wenger is like this and it makes e crazy as well.....  :facepalm:

Unfortunately, most chronographs do  :(
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 08, 2016, 10:37:14 AM
There is no way the alarm on my Casio will wake me up if I'm sleeping (maybe even snoozing)! I do need at least two alarms to get up in the morning  :-[

But, does the smart phone need an Internet connection to know the time? :think: I have an aversion to smart phones, I know practically nothing about them.
I could help by torpedoing you awake if you like  :D

I know nothing about smart phones and only have one because my work makes me, but my quality of sleep definitely worsened when I kept the phone on my bedside table. It just seemed easier to me to go ol' skoolz, buy a watch with an alarm, and drape myself languidly in the arms of Morpheus once again.

I suppose you could try and see if that would tickle me enough to wake me up...  :rofl: if you think you've got any torpedoes left, that is :whistle:

Seriously though, the chime on my Casio is quite discreet, I think it's more of a reminder as you can program it to sound at 5 different moments. I admire you people that can wake up easily. I sleep heavily and there's usually ambient noise as well, the kind little bleep-bleep doesn't stand much chance.

Oh, and I believe you: I had a cellphone that would cause me headaches if I left it on my night table :o I rarely ever have headaches!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 08, 2016, 11:39:39 AM
There is no way the alarm on my Casio will wake me up if I'm sleeping (maybe even snoozing)! I do need at least two alarms to get up in the morning  :-[

But, does the smart phone need an Internet connection to know the time? :think: I have an aversion to smart phones, I know practically nothing about them.
I could help by torpedoing you awake if you like  :D

I know nothing about smart phones and only have one because my work makes me, but my quality of sleep definitely worsened when I kept the phone on my bedside table. It just seemed easier to me to go ol' skoolz, buy a watch with an alarm, and drape myself languidly in the arms of Morpheus once again.

I suppose you could try and see if that would tickle me enough to wake me up...  :rofl: if you think you've got any torpedoes left, that is :whistle:

Seriously though, the chime on my Casio is quite discreet, I think it's more of a reminder as you can program it to sound at 5 different moments. I admire you people that can wake up easily. I sleep heavily and there's usually ambient noise as well, the kind little bleep-bleep doesn't stand much chance.

Oh, and I believe you: I had a cellphone that would cause me headaches if I left it on my night table :o I rarely ever have headaches!
I have run out of the tickling torpedos, and only have the devistatingly explosive ones left.

The reason I can wake up easily is down to living in a U-Boat and being constantly hunted by my many enemies.

Lastly, I wish I could rid myself of the image of Grant in bed with his watch head harness on. Oh sweet Morpheus, deliver me from that nightmare.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 08, 2016, 11:51:19 AM
There is no way the alarm on my Casio will wake me up if I'm sleeping (maybe even snoozing)! I do need at least two alarms to get up in the morning  :-[

But, does the smart phone need an Internet connection to know the time? :think: I have an aversion to smart phones, I know practically nothing about them.
I could help by torpedoing you awake if you like  :D

I know nothing about smart phones and only have one because my work makes me, but my quality of sleep definitely worsened when I kept the phone on my bedside table. It just seemed easier to me to go ol' skoolz, buy a watch with an alarm, and drape myself languidly in the arms of Morpheus once again.

I suppose you could try and see if that would tickle me enough to wake me up...  :rofl: if you think you've got any torpedoes left, that is :whistle:

Seriously though, the chime on my Casio is quite discreet, I think it's more of a reminder as you can program it to sound at 5 different moments. I admire you people that can wake up easily. I sleep heavily and there's usually ambient noise as well, the kind little bleep-bleep doesn't stand much chance.

Oh, and I believe you: I had a cellphone that would cause me headaches if I left it on my night table :o I rarely ever have headaches!
I have run out of the tickling torpedos, and only have the devistatingly explosive ones left.

The reason I can wake up easily is down to living in a U-Boat and being constantly hunted by my many enemies.

Lastly, I wish I could rid myself of the image of Grant in bed with his watch head harness on. Oh sweet Morpheus, deliver me from that nightmare.

Have you checked your inventory lately?  :D

I wonder why would someone want to hunt you down, you seem like a very pleasant person. Then again, villains are bad people, just like that...

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 08, 2016, 11:52:32 AM
On a more useful note, one could try placing their alarm clock/watch inside a container (without the lid) to make it resound when chiming.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 08, 2016, 11:54:55 AM
Why don't you just get your butlers to wake you up    ???     ???
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on July 08, 2016, 12:04:19 PM
I'm too cheap to hire a butler.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58981.0;attach=275498;image)

Besides, I like taking care of myself.



Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 08, 2016, 06:05:47 PM
Geneva.. (no common rolex etc.). the price is not important
Gold, with gold strap .....
quartz (probably some high beat fancy movement, as used by Geneva)

You need to replace that glass. Look at all the scratches...

 :pok: :pok:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58981.0;attach=271261;image)

 :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 08, 2016, 06:13:41 PM
Geneva.. (no common rolex etc.). the price is not important
Gold, with gold strap .....
quartz (probably some high beat fancy movement, as used by Geneva)

You need to replace that glass. Look at all the scratches...

 :pok: :pok:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58981.0;attach=271261;image)

 :whistle:

No doubt. Lots of hairline scratches  :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 08, 2016, 06:24:52 PM
Geneva.. (no common rolex etc.). the price is not important
Gold, with gold strap .....
quartz (probably some high beat fancy movement, as used by Geneva)

You need to replace that glass. Look at all the scratches...

 :pok: :pok:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58981.0;attach=271261;image)

 :whistle:

No doubt. Lots of hairline scratches  :rofl:

Maybe it's because it's an old watch. You know, a hairloom...
 :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on July 08, 2016, 06:41:09 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 08, 2016, 06:42:17 PM
Geneva.. (no common rolex etc.). the price is not important
Gold, with gold strap .....
quartz (probably some high beat fancy movement, as used by Geneva)

You need to replace that glass. Look at all the scratches...

 :pok: :pok:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58981.0;attach=271261;image)

 :whistle:

No doubt. Lots of hairline scratches  :rofl:

Maybe it's because it's an old watch. You know, a hairloom...
 :whistle:

Might not be worth trying to change out the crystal then. Could get a little bit hairy doing so and might damage the watch.

 :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 08, 2016, 06:55:35 PM
Men have hair, ladies.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 08, 2016, 07:05:29 PM
Men have hair, ladies.

So... That watch is a Meneva?...

 :think: :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 08, 2016, 09:00:45 PM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 08, 2016, 11:18:37 PM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
I hate to ruin your evening (and maybe the next few nights) gents, but I've brought this up with dks before and he tells me that thick hairy thing his watch is strapped to is not his arm
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 08, 2016, 11:42:53 PM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
I hate to ruin your evening (and maybe the next few nights) gents, but I've brought this up with dks before and he tells me that thick hairy thing his watch is strapped to is not his arm

What is it? A breast?  :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 09, 2016, 03:22:26 AM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
I hate to ruin your evening (and maybe the next few nights) gents, but I've brought this up with dks before and he tells me that thick hairy thing his watch is strapped to is not his arm

What is it? A breast?  :rofl:

DKS's moobs are none of my business.....

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2016, 09:31:35 AM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
I hate to ruin your evening (and maybe the next few nights) gents, but I've brought this up with dks before and he tells me that thick hairy thing his watch is strapped to is not his arm

What is it? A breast?  :rofl:
Guess again. We could play the hot/cold game but it will only prolong the agony.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 09, 2016, 07:56:24 PM
Men have hair, ladies.

Sorry. We didn't mean to offend. If you want to comb your wrist hair over your watch dial, by all means do so ;)
I hate to ruin your evening (and maybe the next few nights) gents, but I've brought this up with dks before and he tells me that thick hairy thing his watch is strapped to is not his arm

What is it? A breast?  :rofl:

DKS's moobs are none of my business.....

Def

Are pictures of hairy moobs forbidden on the forum? If not, they should be. LOL
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 14, 2016, 06:53:38 PM
Got a really good deal on this Laco 1925 Ausburg automatic during Amazon Prime Day. It was already discounted from MSRP, and then Amazon had 30% off more.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/raistlin121/laco%20ausburg%201925_zpsrkvtymzu.jpg)

I elected not to take the picture in DKS style with hair (arm hair my case) combed over the crystal. Hope that's not a new MT fashion faux pas?  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 14, 2016, 07:24:34 PM
I have to shave down there....
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 14, 2016, 08:43:20 PM
Watch for the new show coming this fall on ABC- Alternative Manscaping with DKS!   :ahhh

I love the simple, no nonsense look of that Laco.  Got to love a watch that doesn't feel the need to clutter itself up with extras.

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on July 14, 2016, 09:42:12 PM
Watch for the new show coming this fall on ABC- Alternative Manscaping with DKS!   :ahhh

I love the simple, no nonsense look of that Laco.  Got to love a watch that doesn't feel the need to clutter itself up with extras.

Def

I wanted to use the "like" button because I agree with what you said about the Laco's minimalism.

But I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like DKS's new TV show  :o  :o  :o
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jerseydevil on August 09, 2016, 10:14:33 PM
Got this yesterday. Casio SGW-400H. Nice watch. :tu:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20160809_155010_zpsrwhzts2s.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20160809_155010_zpsrwhzts2s.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ray S on August 10, 2016, 12:54:58 AM
This was my latest find last week at the local flea market;a Seiko automatic day/date almost unused. Guy said it needed a battery! You don't know how many automatic watches I've purchased because the seller said that. This one cost $2.50. The other $2.50 bought me a used Schrade Walden switchblade(pre-WWII)that has a great spring but was missing the release button and slide lock. Fortunately I had both and will assemble it once I find time.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Steinar on August 10, 2016, 11:09:26 AM
A Seiko Automatic for $2.50?! OK, you have spent your allotment of luck for quite a while.   :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MWDP on August 10, 2016, 01:44:36 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sShkKe3.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on August 12, 2016, 02:44:27 AM
This was my latest find last week at the local flea market;a Seiko automatic day/date almost unused. Guy said it needed a battery! You don't know how many automatic watches I've purchased because the seller said that. This one cost $2.50. The other $2.50 bought me a used Schrade Walden switchblade(pre-WWII)that has a great spring but was missing the release button and slide lock. Fortunately I had both and will assemble it once I find time.

I think they call those Pepsi Divers. Nice score!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Kev D on August 20, 2016, 05:20:38 PM
My G-Shock Mudman arrived today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8370/29076480206_197c88631d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on September 02, 2016, 05:45:06 PM
This just came in today

Casio Duro with added James Bond strap
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on September 02, 2016, 05:49:00 PM
This just came in today

Casio Duro with added James Bond strap

I want one of those :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on September 02, 2016, 05:50:44 PM
I am really liking that, and have been seriously thinking about it for some time.

I can get one, used for $40 from ebay (+tax), but seeing that they sell for that new in the states really stops me from buying it....
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on September 02, 2016, 05:52:56 PM
Ya, I'm impressed so far... solid one-way ratcheting bezel and screw-down crown. It also got incredible reviews on amazon.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on September 02, 2016, 06:33:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sShkKe3.jpg)

Very cool. Reminds me of the Zodiac Killer. "He" supposedly wore a Zodiac watch, but he named himself if I remember correctly. He is in quotations as they never actually caught him.

They even show a Zodiac watch in the movie.

(https://598d5fcf392acad97538-395e64798090ee0a3a571e8c148d44f2.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4964377_watches-on-the-screen-zodiac_t2b2f17db.jpg)


Story about him if your interested.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_Killer
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Taninaree on September 14, 2016, 05:55:46 PM
My new Mud Master.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: metasyntax on September 14, 2016, 09:37:18 PM
My new Mud Master.
Very cool! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on September 14, 2016, 10:52:40 PM
My new Mud Master.
Very cool! :tu:
+1  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Kev D on September 15, 2016, 01:50:44 PM
My new Mud Master.
Very cool! :tu:
+1  :tu:
+2  :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Taninaree on September 16, 2016, 04:00:25 PM
My new Monster Tuna (Limited).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on September 17, 2016, 05:57:49 PM
a slightly used Baby G, to be gifted

$18 to my door...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on September 20, 2016, 01:16:34 AM
No watches lately, I been selling some that I don't use, and Damm, one is lost, in the trip to Australia, since 5 August, no one knows we're it is, and other the well a gentleman in UK didn't read the description and now he want to return it, guess who's gonna lose here, thanks to the evilbay money back guarantee!
Evilbay is a mess, a perfect place for scammers!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on September 20, 2016, 07:16:12 AM
I do, occasionally, think about selling some stuff but, for the money, I do not know if it will be worth the hassle
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on September 20, 2016, 12:19:49 PM
Depends... If you were to sell me a Damascus Pioneer for €10 then I'd say it was worth it :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: firiki on September 20, 2016, 12:20:22 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on September 21, 2016, 12:02:18 AM
I do, occasionally, think about selling some stuff but, for the money, I do not know if it will be worth the hassle
Some g-shocks really worth, because if you manage to buy thems at a low price, some, double you the investment our even more!
A lot people only see thems has plastic watches, but a collector like me for example, sees a very different thing!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 04:14:15 PM
 :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 17, 2016, 04:28:48 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

Nice. What's the issue number?


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 05:12:46 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

Nice. What's the issue number?
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 17, 2016, 05:18:25 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

 

Nice. What's the issue number?
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So that's British army (W10), Military Wrist Watch (6645) NATO code for the UK (99). Watch number 120 issued in 2006

With 541-5317 the individual Item Code for a G10 Quartz Wrist Watch, General Purpose  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 05:28:32 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

 

Nice. What's the issue number?
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So that's British army (W10), Military Wrist Watch (6645) NATO code for the UK (99). Watch number 120 issued in 2006

With 541-5317 the individual Item Code for a G10 Quartz Wrist Watch, General Purpose  :salute:

Hey thanks Smashie!!!!!  I've read thery're are good watches but don't get 'em too wet.  I really haven't bonded with that Wenger I bought.....  Loved it at first but every time I looked at it there was a split sec of horror that it had stopped working.   :facepalm: Oh and that I couldn't swap out the battery.  :-\

I will eventually get my Sub repaired but was looking for something analog, really simple with a replaceable battery... a great rep and the fact it was Brit heritage didn't hurt it at all!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 17, 2016, 05:33:40 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

 

Nice. What's the issue number?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks!
Here's the back:

So that's British army (W10), Military Wrist Watch (6645) NATO code for the UK (99). Watch number 120 issued in 2006

With 541-5317 the individual Item Code for a G10 Quartz Wrist Watch, General Purpose  :salute:

Hey thanks Smashie!!!!!  I've read thery're are good watches but don't get 'em too wet.  I really haven't bonded with that Wenger I bought.....  Love it at first but everytome I looked at it there was a split sec of horror that it had stopped working.   :facepalm: Oh and that I couldn't swap out the battery.  :-\

I will eventually get my Sub repaired but was looking for something analog, really simple with a replaceable battery... a great rep and the fact it was Brit heritage didn't hurt it at all!  8) 8) 8)

They're pretty tough, the same watch was also issued to the rest of the British forces and they can and did take a beating. The seals in the watch can be replaced by a competant watchmaker and it'll be ok. I wouldn't go diving in it, but mine took a load of abuse  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 05:43:51 PM
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Yeah, I bought another watch.......been wanting an issue G10 for a while and the mechanical models are outta sight (I'll get my sub fixed if I was a $400-$600 mech watch). This is a battery hatch model which what I wanted. And it was affordable.

Issue '06  (Cabot)

 

Nice. What's the issue number?
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Thanks!
Here's the back:

So that's British army (W10), Military Wrist Watch (6645) NATO code for the UK (99). Watch number 120 issued in 2006

With 541-5317 the individual Item Code for a G10 Quartz Wrist Watch, General Purpose  :salute:

Hey thanks Smashie!!!!!  I've read thery're are good watches but don't get 'em too wet.  I really haven't bonded with that Wenger I bought.....  Love it at first but everytome I looked at it there was a split sec of horror that it had stopped working.   :facepalm: Oh and that I couldn't swap out the battery.  :-\

I will eventually get my Sub repaired but was looking for something analog, really simple with a replaceable battery... a great rep and the fact it was Brit heritage didn't hurt it at all!  8) 8) 8)

They're pretty tough, the same watch was also issued to the rest of the British forces and they can and did take a beating. The seals in the watch can be replaced by a competant watchmaker and it'll be ok. I wouldn't go diving in it, but mine took a load of abuse  :salute:

I really appreciate the info. I've read some on them but value your opinion on it more!   :salute: :salute:  :cheers:  I looked at the MWC's but finding a nice original at about 1/3 of the price made me much happier!  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 05:46:24 PM
I forgot to ask but what size battery do these take?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 17, 2016, 05:55:44 PM
As it's post 1998 it should be a Renata 371 :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2016, 06:13:41 PM
As it's post 1998 it should be a Renata 371 :tu:

You rock brother!!!!   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mrelephant on October 17, 2016, 07:44:25 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161017/fe219ac336171ea7c6998ad35b9d6c02.jpg) Asus zenwatch 2 || Leatherman tread || Chronolinks
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 18, 2016, 08:30:18 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161017/fe219ac336171ea7c6998ad35b9d6c02.jpg) Asus zenwatch 2 || Leatherman tread || Chronolinks

Ok, now I'm confused, I don't like smart watches and I don't like the tread but this just seems to work  :ahhh :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mrelephant on October 18, 2016, 09:03:05 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161017/fe219ac336171ea7c6998ad35b9d6c02.jpg) Asus zenwatch 2 || Leatherman tread || Chronolinks

Ok, now I'm confused, I don't like smart watches and I don't like the tread but this just seems to work  :ahhh :tu:
It really does! I always have my smart watch and tools with me.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 19, 2016, 05:19:39 AM
Snagged a spare crystal for the G10.....seemed like a prudent thing to do since it a UK sourced item and I'm waaaaayyy over here in the Colonies!  :D 


Anybody know where I can get a spare hatch gasket or two?  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on October 20, 2016, 04:24:10 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161017/fe219ac336171ea7c6998ad35b9d6c02.jpg) Asus zenwatch 2 || Leatherman tread || Chronolinks

This is just so cool  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: chrono on October 21, 2016, 05:59:30 AM
I have been buying a few Casio watches in the last couple months. Apparently, the Casio bug bit me  :oops: My Casio collection now consists of 3 G-Shock, 2 Pathfinder, and 2 Protrek.  :facepalm:

This G-Shock Mudman G-9300ER came in today. This has a red star insignia appearing when the back light is on, pretty cool. I also like the earth color scheme, quite a break from standard black or other colorful options.
(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/20161020_224152_zpstwu4ewwx.jpg)

My interest in dual-tone, brown scheme started with a Protrek PRW-5050BN. Here is the mudman with its distance cousin.  :tu: Dig them both.
(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/20161020_233112_zpsry1tmber.jpg)
 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 27, 2016, 06:06:06 PM
It's here and I love it!!!!  :woohoo:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/CWC%20W1O%20mine_zps4ixmmzcj.jpg)

I thought I was getting a plain grey band but was happy to see it was the regimental Zulu strap in the listing pix!!!   :2tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 27, 2016, 06:19:58 PM
It's here and I love it!!!!  :woohoo:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/CWC%20W1O%20mine_zps4ixmmzcj.jpg)

I thought I was getting a plain grey band but was happy to see it was the regimental Zulu strap in the listing pix!!!   :2tu:

Good choice, what are the numbers on the back?  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 27, 2016, 06:58:21 PM
It's here and I love it!!!!  :woohoo:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/CWC%20W1O%20mine_zps4ixmmzcj.jpg)

I thought I was getting a plain grey band but was happy to see it was the regimental Zulu strap in the listing pix!!!   :2tu:

Good choice, what are the numbers on the back?  :salute:

I posted a pic back up the thread and I just checked and they are the same as the watch I received.

Thanks again for ID-ing it! Question: is it watch 120 or 6120?


Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 27, 2016, 10:55:23 PM
It's here and I love it!!!!  :woohoo:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/CWC%20W1O%20mine_zps4ixmmzcj.jpg)

I thought I was getting a plain grey band but was happy to see it was the regimental Zulu strap in the listing pix!!!   :2tu:

Good choice, what are the numbers on the back?  :salute:

I posted a pic back up the thread and I just checked and they are the same as the watch I received.

Thanks again for ID-ing it! Question: is it watch 120 or 6120?

My mistake, 6120
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 27, 2016, 11:33:50 PM
It's here and I love it!!!!  :woohoo:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/CWC%20W1O%20mine_zps4ixmmzcj.jpg)

I thought I was getting a plain grey band but was happy to see it was the regimental Zulu strap in the listing pix!!!   :2tu:

Good choice, what are the numbers on the back?  :salute:

I posted a pic back up the thread and I just checked and they are the same as the watch I received.

Thanks again for ID-ing it! Question: is it watch 120 or 6120?


My mistake, 6120


Thank you Smashie! I really appreciate! 

Funny thing.....when this watch got here it was running 6 hours fast.....

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nelly1974 on October 30, 2016, 03:35:31 AM
 Ecozilla. Love it.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on October 31, 2016, 06:24:42 AM
:like:  Neat watch!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nelly1974 on October 31, 2016, 08:08:25 PM
:like:  Neat watch!!!
Thank you sir. :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ThePeacent on November 01, 2016, 11:40:20 AM


(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05836_zpsimbdtqlj.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05840_zpsdacu8zwf.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nelly1974 on November 02, 2016, 12:12:48 AM
 Just got this baby. Suunto Core
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 05, 2016, 08:16:28 PM


(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05836_zpsimbdtqlj.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05840_zpsdacu8zwf.jpg)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 05, 2016, 08:21:29 PM
Just got this baby. Suunto Core

Cool! Let us know how you like it!  I considered one!


Got a new Nato band for my W10. I liked the other one but it was a bit short for me...this IW SUISSE Nato band is a full 12" long and is 19mm to it fits the CWC perfectly.

I got a green one but I may get some other colors later!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 05:01:23 PM
I got this a few weeks ago and forgot about it.

another Geneva with a fashionable multi-coloured strap.

looks nice and seems to keep time better than my other one
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on November 06, 2016, 05:36:45 PM
Just got this baby. Suunto Core

Cool! Let us know how you like it!  I considered one!


Got a new Nato band for my W10. I liked the other one but it was a bit short for me...this IW SUISSE Nato band is a full 12" long and is 19mm to it fits the CWC perfectly.

I got a green one but I may get some other colors later!

Good choice, although to split hairs the strap is called the G10 not NATO, Also to qualify (at least for the Brits) it has to welded not stitched
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: SAK Guy on November 07, 2016, 04:04:25 AM
Just got this baby. Suunto Core

Cool! Let us know how you like it!  I considered one!


Got a new Nato band for my W10. I liked the other one but it was a bit short for me...this IW SUISSE Nato band is a full 12" long and is 19mm to it fits the CWC perfectly.

I got a green one but I may get some other colors later!

Good choice, although to split hairs the strap is called the G10 not NATO, Also to qualify (at least for the Brits) it has to welded not stitched

 :2tu: You're exactly right Smashie, ( :cheers: ) it was listed as a G10, is welded and stitched and since it was 19mm, it's not issue spec. I was mainly looking for a superior quality band that did have the 12" MoD spec length.  :salute:  It's a great band!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 22, 2016, 07:41:36 PM
Just got a new SAW! A Victorinox Airboss 241507
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 24, 2016, 01:28:07 PM
Just got a new SAW! A Victorinox Airboss 241507

 :tu: :tu: Congrats, I've got one of those and I love it
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 25, 2016, 04:54:21 PM
Just got a new SAW! A Victorinox Airboss 241507

 :tu: :tu: Congrats, I've got one of those and I love it

Thanks! After you shared pics of the Damaskos, and now mentioning you have an Airboss, we need to see your entire collection :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 07, 2017, 03:09:09 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170107/f9a528c3c6f9bc04362c4456672d3cdc.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 07, 2017, 07:50:59 AM
Very stealthy!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: That Aaron Guy on January 18, 2017, 06:02:30 AM
Picked up this Caravelle at an antique shop about a week ago. This looker was made by Bulova in 1969, and it only cost me $13. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170118/42f67bdea84144b9492c6b3f030ec1d2.jpg)


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Billy Ruffian on January 18, 2017, 10:03:06 PM
My tried, tested and much-loved Citizen eco-drive that I picked up used from another MTO member is starting to show a few signs of age after me wearing it every day for the last 3 years so I started looking at a successor and picked up one of these...

It's the Sieko 'Alpinist' and it ticked just about all my boxes, plus I liked the back story to these watches and it's just something a bit different.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on January 20, 2017, 09:45:39 PM
Reactor Gryphon

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on January 22, 2017, 03:02:40 AM
Since Christmas, I've been wearing a timex weekender that my 3 year old picked out for me.  I haven't really been into watches since shes been born, but wear one everyday.  yet, somehow she knew I liked them and told mommy that dady wants a brown watch for Christmas.  Not sure how she came up with the idea, but she knew what she wanted and they went to a department store and she picked this.  Even though its a bit bigger than I normally wear, I have to admit I quite like it.  Plus, it has a lot of meaning to it now as well.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on January 24, 2017, 03:36:38 AM
Timex makes good solid basic watches.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 27, 2017, 07:50:59 PM
Seiko Alpinist (they seem popular here  :rofl:  ) SARB017
200m water resistance

shown with the SKX in some photographs (one is designed for the heights, the other for the depths...) They are of similar thickness

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6698.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6704.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6705.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6708.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6712.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20170127_185112.jpg)

Lume comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6723.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6727.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 28, 2017, 12:31:28 AM
Seiko Alpinist (they seem popular here  :rofl:  ) SARB017
200m water resistance

shown with the SKX in some photographs (one is designed for the heights, the other for the depths...) They are of similar thickness

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6698.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6704.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6705.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6708.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6712.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20170127_185112.jpg)

Lume comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6723.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6727.jpg)
When you decide to sell that skx shoot me a pm :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 28, 2017, 05:58:54 AM
I thought you were a g- shock man :)

I do not see myself selling the skx but I do have an orient diver that i never use .
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on January 28, 2017, 02:08:35 PM
Seiko Alpinist (they seem popular here  :rofl:  ) SARB017
200m water resistance

shown with the SKX in some photographs (one is designed for the heights, the other for the depths...) They are of similar thickness

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6698.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6704.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6705.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6708.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6712.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20170127_185112.jpg)

Lume comparison

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6723.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_6727.jpg)
When you decide to sell that skx shoot me a pm :)
I do own two different citizens, it's more formal, I never wear thems a lot, but, it's a different :) I really like the look of the skx, both 009 and 007! I want to get one, at a good price :) just to try it :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on January 29, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
I've lately been wanting an skx. They're nice watches
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 29, 2017, 06:14:14 PM
Seiko Alpinist (they seem popular here  :rofl:  ) SARB017
200m water resistance

Yeah. You guys quit buying the Alpinist. I keep getting tempted. Such a nice watch  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kingsix87 on February 01, 2017, 01:05:07 PM
I guess I'm not exactly a watch guy, but recently acquired a second one. You see, my first watch ever was a Casio F-91W. My sister found it on a playground when I was around 10-11y old. I wore it for 6 years and then lost it. Well, technically someone stole it, but that is not important. During that time it was used and abused and held up very well. The battery didn't need replacement and it wasn't new when it came to me. The wrist strap didn't break. The "crystal" didn't suffer any significant scratches. It was rated as water resistant and to me then it meant it was absolutely waterproof. So I wore it swimming in the sea and swimming pools, including hot mineral water ones without issues. At that time it was just a watch to me. I had no concept of value for it. Recently I found out it can be had for less than $10 and immediately thought of several reasons why I should order one ASAP.

And in fact it does. I also wear it around the house. Most of the time I can't even feel its 20g of weight. Here it is:

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 01, 2017, 01:18:34 PM
Nice.
I just ordered one online too.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 03, 2017, 07:59:23 PM
I was given a Visetti as a present. It is a Greek fashion brand, not really my thing, but it was a present. The stopwatch hands alignment is not brilliant, but it looks nice.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 03, 2017, 08:17:04 PM
I guess I'm not exactly a watch guy, but recently acquired a second one. You see, my first watch ever was a Casio F-91W. My sister found it on a playground when I was around 10-11y old. I wore it for 6 years and then lost it. Well, technically someone stole it, but that is not important. During that time it was used and abused and held up very well. The battery didn't need replacement and it wasn't new when it came to me. The wrist strap didn't break. The "crystal" didn't suffer any significant scratches. It was rated as water resistant and to me then it meant it was absolutely waterproof. So I wore it swimming in the sea and swimming pools, including hot mineral water ones without issues. At that time it was just a watch to me. I had no concept of value for it. Recently I found out it can be had for less than $10 and immediately thought of several reasons why I should order one ASAP.
  • Most importantly - nostalgia
  • It is not expensive by most standards
  • My current diver Casio MDV-106 is by no means a bulky watch, but when I ride a bike it bounces uncomfortably on my wrist and is not very comfortable under motorcycle gloves. So at times I chose to leave it at home, despite liking it very much. The feather light and slim F-91W should work in these situations well
And in fact it does. I also wear it around the house. Most of the time I can't even feel its 20g of weight. Here it is:

Ah the F-91W, the terrorists favourite watch. Look it up seriously.

I've got one as well  :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kingsix87 on February 04, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Ah the F-91W, the terrorists favourite watch. Look it up seriously.

I've got one as well  :rofl:

That's very true, unfortunately. To me this is the only negative of the watch besides lacking a countdown timer. I probably wouldn't want to take it flying, especially if I ever go to the US again. Don't want to raise any red flags.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on February 04, 2017, 09:58:48 PM
I was given a Visetti as a present. It is a Greek fashion brand, not really my thing, but it was a present. The stopwatch hands alignment is not brilliant, but it looks nice.
Pull out the crown, press the timer "start" button about 58 times (just till it's dead center) and push the crown back in.

You're welcome!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 05, 2017, 05:47:05 AM
I sent it to be fixed, as I could not find the movement model and did not want to guess. It has alignment issues with the minute and the seconds hands of the stopwatch.

Thank you for the reply. Do you know what movement they use? The manual did not have my model. I assume it must be a miyota.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ron Who on February 06, 2017, 01:38:05 PM
 :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 06, 2017, 01:44:05 PM
nice!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Fast Bill on February 07, 2017, 10:05:40 PM
My tried, tested and much-loved Citizen eco-drive that I picked up used from another MTO member is starting to show a few signs of age after me wearing it every day for the last 3 years so I started looking at a successor and picked up one of these...

It's the Sieko 'Alpinist' and it ticked just about all my boxes, plus I liked the back story to these watches and it's just something a bit different.

I've noticed those and they're very nice. Japanese domestic market I believe  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on February 08, 2017, 01:45:21 AM
This two, the white one, I was hunting one for a very long time... It's a jdm product, very hard to get it outside of Japan!
It's a dw-9700NC
And a Gwn-1000RD

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170208/499132a86107f7a14a69f9637e468571.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 08, 2017, 07:07:18 AM
I like the red one :) 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ToolJoe on February 12, 2017, 06:20:10 AM
I've had Seikos and Eco-drives and the two watches you will find me wearing are Casio F-91w variants.  :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 14, 2017, 07:37:27 PM
$6 delivered.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kingsix87 on February 14, 2017, 08:01:08 PM
$6 delivered.
For $6 it's an absolute steal! Congratulations.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MWDP on February 14, 2017, 08:34:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Myb6CrB.jpg)

Laco Augsburg Type A flieger, auto with Miyota movement
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on February 14, 2017, 10:34:53 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Myb6CrB.jpg)

Laco Augsburg Type A flieger, auto with Miyota movement

That's a beauty!  :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on March 13, 2017, 11:42:44 AM
Early birthday present... new band is on the way too... been wanting one for years now..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6lBzWxYiU226U-LalKMiXVAW_2PgzIq9X08po9tMN6wkGZWHP0NqgDnKPRhR2stZILxJ1XFvbea6RiBlMnnVcpbLTr7xMEAZINmQKdgVS-LaCcPTox-VR6ecnL5-3pubF-4_cdSnNmijwB-V7UBDiFYS8l9cNz4sKULze-8DDz0SVx1MKc8BkNU7dSuwT4jIkckX_s_OjX1h-sautU2FELtChjRRQwQtokATf1z83C1oOcHwH2JdnE1NfroVZgqqhwkViI5DKUADUYetqZTyf6Q3bBv4kbZMJr4mkmerELQcefkgWl9HpX0uI_feO8TCsiZcM2e33WCsYpjX1Va0i1O_HMfOcnI2zY5t2_GGOI1JmxwZ05CDbcyh4uUE2aF3IXXbx5sKIHjBn8AIdJAl3bNGdvqfQDyl6YyPbv58yc4v45LU52YkZ21VFB-S7HIjkoshZB5gm769Xv5k6uS4XL7r4izDP_JXiB4p9QrxCl4q7T2Oqk1AiHRS3mbeFSRG4Yxjv2LdALfrpRlSbvmQ8CSK_EAnBXOKE7hqOvmppy0CAelpOvRNU5F6dlVJhnRVRg5pm5G6k4zmejc3VXYYVt3FccGR9Bgv_aPCKdhDvn-ThGhnO1cFhfAE3zult70sHC1V-L3EldoqStD4zz-rW2TN_-fIgSSuANVUM8aO2HE=w1369-h770-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iNTEFi4dYZDfnZ4_yLz3L-kyvFCDL_Neu40t61p_VX9nQOuRh7WQKUuo6TP1DLwwpHNMrI6_RmEBbHHT4wiVtdPeCxfQUsUTK-T6UY4dT9dmlGQ2oyr5bkx_ukMBpP7NuqRh3PI2JbJ2sAJEs5wj2IBTD9xIdfvwkuVbt_f9P9opxkbwvlXXR-PrlpltQTIm-e2RKJdKPk6_XiHAJcEbOElLxh07c7wfX4E7HA_RZ-SjhJrL6W6ey7CvnWyVKS9sp3vLeUCKYCacePASd08jTWZKgOZF-sG2bw_41DQEg7PIVVLv1TDSJUFCSVmAohSBfgr80Orslq8SnZY37n-CCvhmt-NiHKuY66wI5loBi0Qrhz-w04_O556mqGMLVjqU0v1soOIBLTbvpGzchJqQyDVOJVvAWLr2t6INFOg0bN6wNTuYcGxuAJo7Hy3rqtR5fXnJctE4OngJOLA99nQTweAEmBv_0k8JKNfbT1H4a3cni_v86sMvh3iYdaOIYDBpkViFXQtJcLwrkyJ-ppHlWlOw_ke9_DOQXB83SmhC0K30OkCOAF1cjWtNQIsQ4trT6NNDRM7cKdtLAwT2sks5TC7I-kbdtPGte4bfwBf_P-12LHWBnjvVOWj_biO20aCeUqJ_zCVp_ZSvnhvmS_dnWTPo_4UIFKNSCa8VAR0MjVA=w1369-h770-no)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 11:52:19 AM
Good one Corwyn.   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 13, 2017, 02:04:35 PM
very round :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 13, 2017, 02:12:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Myb6CrB.jpg)

Laco Augsburg Type A flieger, auto with Miyota movement

I do like the look of that :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 13, 2017, 02:13:44 PM
Early birthday present... new band is on the way too... been wanting one for years now..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6lBzWxYiU226U-LalKMiXVAW_2PgzIq9X08po9tMN6wkGZWHP0NqgDnKPRhR2stZILxJ1XFvbea6RiBlMnnVcpbLTr7xMEAZINmQKdgVS-LaCcPTox-VR6ecnL5-3pubF-4_cdSnNmijwB-V7UBDiFYS8l9cNz4sKULze-8DDz0SVx1MKc8BkNU7dSuwT4jIkckX_s_OjX1h-sautU2FELtChjRRQwQtokATf1z83C1oOcHwH2JdnE1NfroVZgqqhwkViI5DKUADUYetqZTyf6Q3bBv4kbZMJr4mkmerELQcefkgWl9HpX0uI_feO8TCsiZcM2e33WCsYpjX1Va0i1O_HMfOcnI2zY5t2_GGOI1JmxwZ05CDbcyh4uUE2aF3IXXbx5sKIHjBn8AIdJAl3bNGdvqfQDyl6YyPbv58yc4v45LU52YkZ21VFB-S7HIjkoshZB5gm769Xv5k6uS4XL7r4izDP_JXiB4p9QrxCl4q7T2Oqk1AiHRS3mbeFSRG4Yxjv2LdALfrpRlSbvmQ8CSK_EAnBXOKE7hqOvmppy0CAelpOvRNU5F6dlVJhnRVRg5pm5G6k4zmejc3VXYYVt3FccGR9Bgv_aPCKdhDvn-ThGhnO1cFhfAE3zult70sHC1V-L3EldoqStD4zz-rW2TN_-fIgSSuANVUM8aO2HE=w1369-h770-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iNTEFi4dYZDfnZ4_yLz3L-kyvFCDL_Neu40t61p_VX9nQOuRh7WQKUuo6TP1DLwwpHNMrI6_RmEBbHHT4wiVtdPeCxfQUsUTK-T6UY4dT9dmlGQ2oyr5bkx_ukMBpP7NuqRh3PI2JbJ2sAJEs5wj2IBTD9xIdfvwkuVbt_f9P9opxkbwvlXXR-PrlpltQTIm-e2RKJdKPk6_XiHAJcEbOElLxh07c7wfX4E7HA_RZ-SjhJrL6W6ey7CvnWyVKS9sp3vLeUCKYCacePASd08jTWZKgOZF-sG2bw_41DQEg7PIVVLv1TDSJUFCSVmAohSBfgr80Orslq8SnZY37n-CCvhmt-NiHKuY66wI5loBi0Qrhz-w04_O556mqGMLVjqU0v1soOIBLTbvpGzchJqQyDVOJVvAWLr2t6INFOg0bN6wNTuYcGxuAJo7Hy3rqtR5fXnJctE4OngJOLA99nQTweAEmBv_0k8JKNfbT1H4a3cni_v86sMvh3iYdaOIYDBpkViFXQtJcLwrkyJ-ppHlWlOw_ke9_DOQXB83SmhC0K30OkCOAF1cjWtNQIsQ4trT6NNDRM7cKdtLAwT2sks5TC7I-kbdtPGte4bfwBf_P-12LHWBnjvVOWj_biO20aCeUqJ_zCVp_ZSvnhvmS_dnWTPo_4UIFKNSCa8VAR0MjVA=w1369-h770-no)

Good choice, simple easy design with a well proven movement  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 21, 2017, 01:45:04 PM
Remember, some time ago, when I posted about getting a brand new Seiko 5? Very nice watch, got it for €110.

Lately, it began to get 15min fast every day. Yup, you read it right.


Took it to the shop where I bought, today they told me it would cost me €90 to get it fixed.
 :sa: :poh:

So, now, besides Timex, I have another brand I'll never buy/use again.


So long, Seiko!

:hatsoff:

Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: That Aaron Guy on March 21, 2017, 09:59:15 PM

So, now, besides Timex, I have another brand I'll never buy/use again.


So long, Seiko!

:hatsoff:
Man, that's a bummer! I've got an Invicta 8932OB that has an automatic Seiko movement (NH35A is the movt model) that I bought at least 5 years ago. It keeps KILLER time, and always has. I think I gave like $85 USD for it, including shipping. First I've heard of a Seiko crapping out that quick.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 22, 2017, 12:40:13 PM
Remember, some time ago, when I posted about getting a brand new Seiko 5? Very nice watch, got it for €110.

Lately, it began to get 15min fast every day. Yup, you read it right.


Took it to the shop where I bought, today they told me it would cost me €90 to get it fixed.
 :sa: :poh:

So, now, besides Timex, I have another brand I'll never buy/use again.


So long, Seiko!

:hatsoff:

Wow, that is impressively bad!   :ahhh

I have beaten the crap out of my Orange Monster for years with no issues, and I have heard that the 5's were also rock solid.  I know Micah has one, and as far as I know, it hasn't given him any problems.

Have you contacted Seiko?

Def
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 22, 2017, 01:12:28 PM
Remember, some time ago, when I posted about getting a brand new Seiko 5? Very nice watch, got it for €110.

Lately, it began to get 15min fast every day. Yup, you read it right.


Took it to the shop where I bought, today they told me it would cost me €90 to get it fixed.
 :sa: :poh:

So, now, besides Timex, I have another brand I'll never buy/use again.


So long, Seiko!

:hatsoff:

Wow, that is impressively bad!   :ahhh

I have beaten the crap out of my Orange Monster for years with no issues, and I have heard that the 5's were also rock solid.  I know Micah has one, and as far as I know, it hasn't given him any problems.

Have you contacted Seiko?

Def

I took the watch to the store where I bought it. They have someone who repairs watches, the estimate came from him.

I'll try another store. In this one, they can send the watch to Seiko. It will cost me €10 that I get back (discount on the repair cost) if I accept the repair. They also have someone that does repairs, it costs nothing to have him have a look at the watch.

Let's wait and see...

 :-\
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on March 22, 2017, 02:46:51 PM
I recently bought a SKX009K2 which I am extremely happy with. It keeps great time by my standards, -4-5/s/d but that's always in the back of my mind as well... What/when it should ever require service/repair. TBH, I would probably just retire the watch to a sock drawer. Also to consider - I am rough on a watch - always accidentally knocking it against something to the point that this consciousness sometimes hinders my enjoyment of the watch.

It is for that reason that after a month of ownership, I am back to a G shock... and my Seiko resides in a watch-winder.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: G-Dizzle on May 30, 2017, 07:57:08 PM
I just got back from a Caribbean cruise. I got myself a little something in St. Maarten.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/ddaab9c691442f9bb26182d08c6ae810.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/3e57b33ca717a2962926fa6e2a2f4f3f.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/eca7471823dd0974cd1af8b1cd0ee801.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/9fc72b1ef404846ae6457131878705b4.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 30, 2017, 08:11:36 PM
I just got back from a Caribbean cruise. I got myself a little something in St. Maarten.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/ddaab9c691442f9bb26182d08c6ae810.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/3e57b33ca717a2962926fa6e2a2f4f3f.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/eca7471823dd0974cd1af8b1cd0ee801.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/9fc72b1ef404846ae6457131878705b4.jpg)
Very nice! Good choice!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MusicMen on May 31, 2017, 12:31:46 AM
I just got back from a Caribbean cruise. I got myself a little something in St. Maarten.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/ddaab9c691442f9bb26182d08c6ae810.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/3e57b33ca717a2962926fa6e2a2f4f3f.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/eca7471823dd0974cd1af8b1cd0ee801.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/9fc72b1ef404846ae6457131878705b4.jpg)
Impressive looking watch.  :tu:   :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on May 31, 2017, 12:43:58 AM
Very nice glittle.   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Vadim on June 24, 2017, 06:55:10 PM
Seiko SKX007

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/736/32557204851_5805ee7266_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RAYbJ8)2-2-17-1 (https://flic.kr/p/RAYbJ8) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 24, 2017, 06:58:20 PM
Seiko SKX007

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/736/32557204851_5805ee7266_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RAYbJ8)2-2-17-1 (https://flic.kr/p/RAYbJ8) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Nice pick :tu:
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Vadim on June 24, 2017, 07:26:53 PM
Seiko SKX007

Nice pick :tu:
JR

Thank you!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 24, 2017, 07:56:36 PM
Seiko SKX007

Nice pick :tu:
JR

Thank you!
I have a few like that, but I wish they had numbers rather then dots.
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Fortytwo on June 24, 2017, 11:23:35 PM
I have seen this one around a couple of times on here and I really liked it so I picked one up and made the Nato strap for it. I not super happy with how it turned out since I was mistakenly thinking the strap was 20mm when it's 22mm.

(https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0ByrViABqmcpCT21NVV9veUJ4NlE)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 01, 2017, 05:56:57 PM
Invicta 8926, Seiko NH35A Automatic movement http://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-nh35a/

I wanted a black dial diver


Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on July 03, 2017, 01:11:04 PM
I've been waiting for this for a few months now and it finally arrived this morning.

Stowa Flieger Klassik 36 Handwound no logo.

This was one of a run of watches to celebrate their 90th anniversary. So they made 90 of this model and 90 automatics. However due to a smurf up on their part some of the watches of this design came with date. So there are more like 45 like mine.

Anyhoo, some rubbish pictures

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170703/c91089c255d00d8f2554672bc5fb5799.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170703/3806867243cce8b7491bd4d45bc852c5.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Kev D on July 03, 2017, 09:37:50 PM
Nice watch  :drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: multiprim on July 04, 2017, 11:23:00 PM
No pics, yet, but I did just pick up a New Traser P5900 & a Like New Maratac Mid Pilot Automatic. Been wanting both for a while, so I'm glad I was finally able to find some good deals.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on July 06, 2017, 07:59:57 PM
Lorus, and a lume comparison
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sawman on July 07, 2017, 08:07:45 PM
Just a run-of-the-mill Casio DW5600. I use the stopwatch, timer, and alarm so it has everything I need. :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ranman808 on August 15, 2017, 04:59:37 AM
Garmin Fenix 5x
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on August 23, 2017, 07:46:45 PM
At the company I work there is a tradition that when you have worked for the company for 10years you get a watch, with your name and year ingraved on it. A few days ago I finally got mine. It was a moment I have been looking forward to for years, so it was a great day!
I got the bracelet adjusted today so I can wear it, and it feels great!  :)



Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MusicMen on August 23, 2017, 08:48:54 PM
Awesome!    :woohoo:
Congratulations   :cheers:

Wear it proudly   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on August 24, 2017, 04:18:37 PM
Awesome!    :woohoo:
Congratulations   :cheers:

Wear it proudly   :tu:

Thanks!

I will :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on August 25, 2017, 08:20:25 AM
Very nice Grathr congratulations on the watch and the milestone  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on August 25, 2017, 08:21:58 AM
At the company I work there is a tradition that when you have worked for the company for 10years you get a watch, with your name and year ingraved on it. A few days ago I finally got mine. It was a moment I have been looking forward to for years, so it was a great day!
I got the bracelet adjusted today so I can wear it, and it feels great!  :)
A Raymond Weil? :sa:

I'm looking forward to receive a new screwdriver when I hit 10 years :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2017, 10:48:54 AM
I finally caved in and bought a smarsmurfch. I got tired of fishing my phone out of my pocket and ripping it when I'm working.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170825/f9dd7101e1a3dff35da4bb4dce3421d9.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Kev D on August 25, 2017, 11:36:21 AM
Nice  :like:

Which one is that?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2017, 11:40:12 AM
Nice  :like:

Which one is that?

It's the apple watch 2 with the aluminium case
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on August 25, 2017, 01:08:47 PM
Almost forgot!
Bought a smart watch too!
The Apachie DZ09.
The cheapest chinese smart watch one can buy and I love it so far!
Payed €14 and it handles all push notifications, step counter, alarm, remote camera, built-in camera etc.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170825/8f9b3075d2967c5b76eece9bd133e181.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170825/71e156975a66079556c869c713008b82.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on August 25, 2017, 05:14:30 PM
At the company I work there is a tradition that when you have worked for the company for 10years you get a watch, with your name and year ingraved on it. A few days ago I finally got mine. It was a moment I have been looking forward to for years, so it was a great day!
I got the bracelet adjusted today so I can wear it, and it feels great!  :)
A Raymond Weil? :sa:

I'm looking forward to receive a new screwdriver when I hit 10 years :rofl:

I was a bit surprised too when I saw the price in the shop.  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on August 25, 2017, 05:15:14 PM
Nice smart watches! :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: edchero22 on August 31, 2017, 12:55:24 AM
Got the black tactical G-Shock with the bright green hands. Love it!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: edchero22 on August 31, 2017, 12:58:58 AM
I actually bought the Apple Watch gen 1 and had it for about 10 days but although it was kinda cool, I didn't think it was as useful as I had hoped and I really wasn't so comfortable typing on it. Also I really don't like the thought of having to charge my watch.. too many things to remember to charge each night!! My outlet will look like this soon!! :o
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MusicMen on August 31, 2017, 01:20:53 AM
Be glad it doesn't look like this!
Back stage at a festival. No, I was not at this one.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on August 31, 2017, 06:41:15 PM
Be glad it doesn't look like this!
Back stage at a festival. No, I was not at this one.


Holy smurf! Looks like a electrical fire waiting to happen.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 31, 2017, 09:51:03 PM
I've got one of these (https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerPort-5-Ports/A2124112) by the bed, charges, ipad, iphone, watch and olight and leaves one spare it I need to charge the power bank, pretty discrete.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: edchero22 on September 01, 2017, 02:35:51 AM
Haha Musicmen! That's awesome!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 15, 2017, 03:52:05 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on October 15, 2017, 03:55:45 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.
Yes it looks to big for your wrist!
I'll PM you my adress.


Seriously though, that is a lovely watch and the price makes it even better. Really well done buddy. You've got great taste :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 15, 2017, 03:59:12 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.
Yes it looks to big for your wrist!
I'll PM you my adress.


Seriously though, that is a lovely watch and the price makes it even better. Really well done buddy. You've got great taste :cheers:

Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 15, 2017, 04:14:26 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

 :like:

I don't think you can go wrong with Vic mechanical :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on October 15, 2017, 04:17:04 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

 :like:

I don't think you can go wrong with Vic mechanical :salute:
Yes you can! :rant:

No, actualy not no...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 15, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
Lol, thanks guys  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 15, 2017, 11:38:22 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

Mass drop just had them this past week for $199, so Amazon must have dropped price to match. Great watch for that price. I should know. I have one  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 16, 2017, 12:05:12 AM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

Mass drop just had them this past week for $199, so Amazon must have dropped price to match. Great watch for that price. I should know. I have one  :cheers:

Cool. What are your thoughts on it? Have you tried to replace the strap yet? Just curious if you've found any decent 23mm options.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 16, 2017, 04:35:20 AM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

Mass drop just had them this past week for $199, so Amazon must have dropped price to match. Great watch for that price. I should know. I have one  :cheers:

Cool. What are your thoughts on it? Have you tried to replace the strap yet? Just curious if you've found any decent 23mm options.

It's a good watch. No complaints. Had mine almost two years now.

I haven't tried to replace the strap. If I did, I'd probably go with a mm wider and jam it in.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 16, 2017, 03:40:19 PM
Just got this from Amazon. It was $199 (and I had $75 in gift cards) Not sure if it was a closeout or one of their weird pricing things, but you can't beat the price.

It is 40mm with 23mm lug  width (WTF?!?). It has a pretty wide stance. I'm more used to 38mm watches since I have a small wrist. Trying to decide if it looks too big.

Mass drop just had them this past week for $199, so Amazon must have dropped price to match. Great watch for that price. I should know. I have one  :cheers:

Cool. What are your thoughts on it? Have you tried to replace the strap yet? Just curious if you've found any decent 23mm options.

It's a good watch. No complaints. Had mine almost two years now.

I haven't tried to replace the strap. If I did, I'd probably go with a mm wider and jam it in.

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 17, 2017, 12:52:05 AM
Looks like some more have showed up on Amazon for the same $197.99 price

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009LPVDI8/
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 17, 2017, 09:47:28 PM
Couple more pics just for fun
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 18, 2017, 02:57:30 AM
I like your brown band better than mine, which is black without the contrast threading. That band looks really good on that watch  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 18, 2017, 06:20:21 PM
I like your brown band better than mine, which is black without the contrast threading. That band looks really good on that watch  :like:

Thanks!  I wasn't sure how I'd like the black dial and brown strap, but I think it looks good too. I wonder why they didn't do contrasting stitching with the black strap?  I personally prefer that look.  Though, it does seem dressier with the matching stitching,
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 18, 2017, 06:47:13 PM
I like your brown band better than mine, which is black without the contrast threading. That band looks really good on that watch  :like:

Thanks!  I wasn't sure how I'd like the black dial and brown strap, but I think it looks good too. I wonder why they didn't do contrasting stitching with the black strap?  I personally prefer that look.  Though, it does seem dressier with the matching stitching,

I don't know, but I think it's the older release of your watch, #241586. Here's a photo of mine.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 19, 2017, 12:14:56 AM
I like your brown band better than mine, which is black without the contrast threading. That band looks really good on that watch  :like:

Thanks!  I wasn't sure how I'd like the black dial and brown strap, but I think it looks good too. I wonder why they didn't do contrasting stitching with the black strap?  I personally prefer that look.  Though, it does seem dressier with the matching stitching,

I don't know, but I think it's the older release of your watch, #241586. Here's a photo of mine.

Either way, that looks good too!  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 29, 2017, 11:13:48 PM
Picked up this Wenger Urban Classic watch off Amazon for $51.79 (still available for that price).  I'd never heard of it before, but with free shipping and returns, there was no risk in trying. Frankly, for the price I'm blown away. An all stainless, 100m water resistant, metal bracelet, Swiss made watch for Walmart Timex money is alright in my book.

Actually it strikes me as a timex weekender with all its specs upgraded. Real WR, sapphire coated crystal, stainless case, screw back. Too bad the size is upped as well. Specs: 41mm diameter, 22mm lug width, 48mm lug to lug, 10 or 11mm thick.

Really, the only downside for me is that it wears large for my small wrist. Doesn't seem so bad in the mirror pic below, but the up close wrist pics make it look huge. Thoughts on if it's too big?

If anyone could use a quality watch for little dosh, so far if highly recommend this. Especially all you Swiss Army Knights ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gustophersmob on October 30, 2017, 12:05:52 AM
I was also pleasantly surprised by the dial detail. The stock photo on Amazon made me think it was white, but it has a pattern with raised numbers. Looks different in different light and at different angles.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on October 30, 2017, 01:29:58 AM
I was also pleasantly surprised by the dial detail. The stock photo on Amazon made me think it was white, but it has a pattern with raised numbers. Looks different in different light and at different angles.

Oh, yeah. That's a nice looking dial! You got a great looking watch :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Serena on October 30, 2017, 07:59:28 AM
Bought the new Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ a few weeks ago.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/493ffa985240cb99f20fe386fe1c267f.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 04, 2017, 02:28:14 PM
Casio MDV 106. I put it on a metal bracelet.

Shown with an invicta for comparison
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on November 07, 2017, 03:06:43 AM
Seiko SKX 009J2
This is going to be my new work watch. The metal bracelet is very comfortable which is generally not the case for me.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on November 07, 2017, 03:08:25 AM
I was also pleasantly surprised by the dial detail. The stock photo on Amazon made me think it was white, but it has a pattern with raised numbers. Looks different in different light and at different angles.
I  :like: it.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: watchandknife on November 07, 2017, 06:13:29 AM
Seiko SKX 009J2
This is going to be my new work watch. The metal bracelet is very comfortable which is generally not the case for me.


I don't have a 009 but I have the 007 and it is by far the best bang for the buck watch. You have to try the strapcode oyster bracelet. I normally don't like metal bracelets either but this was a game changer. Once I put it on it never came off. I prefer natos/rubber straps even leather straps which I know is taboo for a "dive watch" but the 007 is my only seiko dive watch on bracelet.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on November 07, 2017, 09:56:25 AM
Seiko SKX 009J2
This is going to be my new work watch. The metal bracelet is very comfortable which is generally not the case for me.


I don't have a 009 but I have the 007 and it is by far the best bang for the buck watch. You have to try the strapcode oyster bracelet. I normally don't like metal bracelets either but this was a game changer. Once I put it on it never came off. I prefer natos/rubber straps even leather straps which I know is taboo for a "dive watch" but the 007 is my only seiko dive watch on bracelet.  :cheers:
Thanks i will have a look at it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: watchandknife on November 07, 2017, 04:04:59 PM
Seiko SKX 009J2
This is going to be my new work watch. The metal bracelet is very comfortable which is generally not the case for me.


I don't have a 009 but I have the 007 and it is by far the best bang for the buck watch. You have to try the strapcode oyster bracelet. I normally don't like metal bracelets either but this was a game changer. Once I put it on it never came off. I prefer natos/rubber straps even leather straps which I know is taboo for a "dive watch" but the 007 is my only seiko dive watch on bracelet.  :cheers:
Thanks i will have a look at it.  :cheers:




Maybe this will help  ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on November 08, 2017, 04:27:47 PM
Seiko SKX 009J2
This is going to be my new work watch. The metal bracelet is very comfortable which is generally not the case for me.


I don't have a 009 but I have the 007 and it is by far the best bang for the buck watch. You have to try the strapcode oyster bracelet. I normally don't like metal bracelets either but this was a game changer. Once I put it on it never came off. I prefer natos/rubber straps even leather straps which I know is taboo for a "dive watch" but the 007 is my only seiko dive watch on bracelet.  :cheers:
Thanks i will have a look at it.  :cheers:




Maybe this will help  ;)
Thanks :salute:I like the clasp design
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on November 26, 2017, 06:28:39 PM
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 02, 2017, 03:40:39 AM
Been eyeing the Bulova Snorkel 96B210 for years. So when I found a vendor on Ebay that sells factory refurbished Bulovas at a good discount, was time to get one.  I'm excited. Came in mint condition!

(https://s20.postimg.org/bw4tr54fv/bulova-snorkel-96_B210.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on December 17, 2017, 10:07:10 PM
This month is not good for my wallet. Watchuseek members had noted that many TJ Maxx's are getting in Vic INOX watches with bracelets for $129. They had several at mine, so had to add one to my SAW collection:

(https://s20.postimg.org/l2bbd5afh/inox-victorinox.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 04, 2018, 06:41:25 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/53eef6f43b9cceb02fe7c23d02b3ca6c.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 05, 2018, 12:58:37 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/53eef6f43b9cceb02fe7c23d02b3ca6c.jpg)

Cool!  :tu: Which smarsmurfch is that?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 05, 2018, 01:43:09 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/53eef6f43b9cceb02fe7c23d02b3ca6c.jpg)

Cool!  :tu: Which smarsmurfch is that?
Apple IWatch series 3 Nike plus
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on January 05, 2018, 01:45:01 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/53eef6f43b9cceb02fe7c23d02b3ca6c.jpg)

Cool!  :tu: Which smarsmurfch is that?
Apple IWatch series 3 Nike plus
Sweet! How are you liking it? Is that the one with LTE?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 05, 2018, 01:46:06 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/53eef6f43b9cceb02fe7c23d02b3ca6c.jpg)

Cool!  :tu: Which smarsmurfch is that?
Apple IWatch series 3 Nike plus
Sweet! How are you liking it? Is that the one with LTE?
It is, i havent activated it yet but plan to this weekend. I love it so far. It can do quite a bit. Its really suprising
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jcs0001 on January 05, 2018, 11:15:29 PM
Something a little different.  I felt this was a bit on the large side at first but quite like it now after adjusting the bracelet.  Titanium case and bracelet and saphire chrystal.
John.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MusicMen on January 06, 2018, 04:16:40 AM
Nice   :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 06, 2018, 07:07:23 PM
 :like: Momentum is such a cool watch brand!

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/funny/2/banana-riding-llama-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jcs0001 on January 08, 2018, 05:26:08 PM
Likely a good thing that I'm in Canada and don't have easy availability to the victorinox watches shown.  It would be difficult to resist and I already have enough watches as is.  Also that Bulova Snorkel would be quite tempting.  Nice photos of them also.

John.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 08, 2018, 07:14:20 PM
Likely a good thing that I'm in Canada and don't have easy availability to the victorinox watches shown.  It would be difficult to resist and I already have enough watches as is.  Also that Bulova Snorkel would be quite tempting.  Nice photos of them also.

John.

I got the Bulova from watcheshalfprice on Ebay, who sells factory refurbished and warrantied Bulovas at good prices and also ships to Canada.  Might watch to see if he gets any more in.  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jcs0001 on January 09, 2018, 05:23:16 PM
raistlin65

Quote
I got the Bulova from watcheshalfprice on Ebay, who sells factory refurbished and warrantied Bulovas at good prices and also ships to Canada.  Might watch to see if he gets any more in. 

I will ignore your last comment as my wallet would not be happy with another watch purchase :D  Thanks for the information though - in case I weaken.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on January 10, 2018, 03:35:58 AM
Gruen 510,
and my Seamaster with a new strap which I changed from brown to black.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on January 26, 2018, 05:07:21 PM
I just ordered a Victorinox I.N.O.X. watch from a Spanish eBay seller because it was 50% off (well, actually, the price was already pretty good and I had a 20% discount voucher, so in the end I paid roughly half of the list price here in the Netherlands).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on January 26, 2018, 07:21:55 PM
I just ordered a Victorinox I.N.O.X. watch from a Spanish eBay seller because it was 50% off (well, actually, the price was already pretty good and I had a 20% discount voucher, so in the end I paid roughly half of the list price here in the Netherlands).

Awesome! You'll have to show us pics once you get it!  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on January 26, 2018, 07:31:34 PM
I just ordered a Victorinox I.N.O.X. watch from a Spanish eBay seller because it was 50% off (well, actually, the price was already pretty good and I had a 20% discount voucher, so in the end I paid roughly half of the list price here in the Netherlands).

Awesome! You'll have to show us pics once you get it!  :D

Sure!
It's not the Sky High version though. I wish it was...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2018, 01:11:55 PM
I think mine is one of the cheapest I.N.O.X. models (stainless steel instead of titanium, leather strap instead of paracord), but it did come in one of those huge cases. There was even a Spartan included, very useful since I don't already have enough SAKs ;)

(https://tweakers.net/ext/f/KFE4TZEzXzosm6KbXyG0lx8z/full.jpg)

Arms and hands not mine.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Vladimir on February 02, 2018, 01:52:38 PM
Let's see some wrist pics!

 :worthless:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2018, 02:09:19 PM
:D

(https://tweakers.net/ext/f/Fj6Gl1AN5f3mRP1G6WoWOtE7/full.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Vladimir on February 02, 2018, 02:16:54 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 02, 2018, 07:41:52 PM
Cool watch and a cool case for it  :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on February 04, 2018, 06:35:39 PM
Nice one R!  :like:

The INOX seems to be a good watch, searchable reviews here >> https://www.ablogtowatch.com

Maybe some thoughts after you have worn it for a while?  I would be interested.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 05, 2018, 11:57:13 PM
Used the $10 off $50 Ebay coupon last week to get this Casio Ediface. Does water resistance apply to snow resistance?

(https://s20.postimg.org/qf3kha3ct/casio-panda-dial.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: CMUtuba on February 06, 2018, 09:24:04 PM
It's an older picture, but I got myself a Casio GW-6900 at the end of 2017, and It has rarely been off my wrist since then. I helped a friend with some burning, and thought it would make for a good picture. I almost feel bad ignoring my other G-Shocks.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: microbe on February 15, 2018, 04:04:58 PM
Valentines present from my wife. Seiko 5 Sea Urchin, with custom strap.
(https://i.imgur.com/O48FwUZ.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 15, 2018, 10:09:33 PM
Valentines present from my wife. Seiko 5 Sea Urchin, with custom strap.
(https://i.imgur.com/O48FwUZ.jpg)

 :like:

I do like the 5's, that strap is awesome, where's it from?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: microbe on February 16, 2018, 10:21:58 AM
Valentines present from my wife. Seiko 5 Sea Urchin, with custom strap.
(https://i.imgur.com/O48FwUZ.jpg)

 :like:

I do like the 5's, that strap is awesome, where's it from??

Never had a 5 before, time will tell if if it works out between us.. The strap is from WatchGecko.
I could not decide which one would look best, so I ordered 2
(https://i.imgur.com/5ywNs5x.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 16, 2018, 03:35:54 PM
Valentines present from my wife. Seiko 5 Sea Urchin, with custom strap.
(https://i.imgur.com/O48FwUZ.jpg)

 :like:

I do like the 5's, that strap is awesome, where's it from??

Never had a 5 before, time will tell if if it works out between us.. The strap is from WatchGecko.
I could not decide which one would look best, so I ordered 2
(https://i.imgur.com/5ywNs5x.jpg)

Nice
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 16, 2018, 03:36:43 PM
Couldn’t find my old Casio so I treated myself

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/b2369e79278770ea8baaffdfc652a423.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 16, 2018, 03:52:50 PM
Couldn’t find my old Casio so I treated myself

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/b2369e79278770ea8baaffdfc652a423.jpg)

Nice!  :cheers:

Have you heard? Casio is coming out with metal versions of the squares!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180205/2a9d6c7a2d4ade831f535efcf4f4c165.jpg)

I would love a stainless one, but I have heard they will be very pricey.

More info: https://www.g-central.com/tag/gmw-b5000/
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 16, 2018, 03:58:55 PM
Couldn’t find my old Casio so I treated myself

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/b2369e79278770ea8baaffdfc652a423.jpg)

Nice!  :cheers:

Have you heard? Casio is coming out with metal versions of the squares!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180205/2a9d6c7a2d4ade831f535efcf4f4c165.jpg)

I would love a stainless one, but I have heard they will be very pricey.

More info: https://www.g-central.com/tag/gmw-b5000/

Yes I did hear that, rightly or wrongly I've always treated my casio's as consumable items. So I've always tended to use them harder than I would my other watches.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 16, 2018, 04:06:30 PM
Couldn’t find my old Casio so I treated myself

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/b2369e79278770ea8baaffdfc652a423.jpg)

Nice!  :cheers:

Have you heard? Casio is coming out with metal versions of the squares!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180205/2a9d6c7a2d4ade831f535efcf4f4c165.jpg)

I would love a stainless one, but I have heard they will be very pricey.

More info: https://www.g-central.com/tag/gmw-b5000/

Yes I did hear that, rightly or wrongly I've always treated my casio's as consumable items. So I've always tended to use them harder than I would my other watches.

I know what you mean. That's why I have mine. My go to "I should wear something nearly indestructible" watches.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on February 20, 2018, 07:58:37 PM
My first Swatch ever.. when I was younger and they were popular they were too expensive.

I was interested in this because of the cigar theme.

PRODUCT DETAILS
Case Material
Plastic

Strap Material
Plastic

Movement
Quartz

Water-resistance
3 bar

Case Width
34.00 mm

Case Height
39.20 mm

Case Thickness
8.75 mm

Product Line
Originals

Product Family
Gent

Year
1997

Reference
GK250

new in box, small by today's standards
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on February 20, 2018, 10:37:27 PM
Love the cigar theme. Wacky!  :cheers:

Vic should make a Spartan with scales like that.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 05, 2018, 02:35:06 PM
Two NOS heart rata sensor casios, back in the days they made very cool pieces of tech! From 92 by the way :)
One is for my collection the other one will fly to our good fella lowtech :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/0f1bdb68d85defa0379eb3fdfd386849.jpg)

Enviado do meu ONEPLUS A3010 através do Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 05, 2018, 04:28:56 PM
Two NOS heart rata sensor casios, back in the days they made very cool pieces of tech! From 92 by the way :)
One is for my collection the other one will fly to our good fella lowtech :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/0f1bdb68d85defa0379eb3fdfd386849.jpg)

Enviado do meu ONEPLUS A3010 através do Tapatalk

Benvindo de volta!

 :cheers: :drink:

Nice ones, never saw that model before.

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 06, 2018, 02:29:09 AM
Two NOS heart rata sensor casios, back in the days they made very cool pieces of tech! From 92 by the way :)
One is for my collection the other one will fly to our good fella lowtech :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/0f1bdb68d85defa0379eb3fdfd386849.jpg)

Enviado do meu ONEPLUS A3010 através do Tapatalk

Benvindo de volta!

 :cheers: :drink:

Nice ones, never saw that model before.

 :tu: :tu:
Thank you pal:)

Enviado do meu ONEPLUS A3010 através do Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 06, 2018, 04:06:17 PM
Got a new Casio STLS110H-1B2 recently. Very tacticool and awl. at first, it was a little difficult to see the digits, but I'm getting the hang of it. It has a very small angle of visibility, apart from it it's like looking at a black dial.
 8) 8)

Very ninja-ops.

 :D :D

Here's some stock footage to give you a better look at it. I'll add a real photo, too.

(https://casiocdn.com/casio-v2/resource/images/products/watches/large/STLS110H-1B2_large.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QD5c1LPpyo
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 08, 2018, 09:53:06 PM
I was just handed this guy from my older son, the little guy got me a beard king, funny part is I just buzzed the head yesterday, would have been handy!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 09, 2018, 02:38:26 PM
Got a new Casio STLS110H-1B2 recently. Very tacticool and awl. at first, it was a little difficult to see the digits, but I'm getting the hang of it. It has a very small angle of visibility, apart from it it's like looking at a black dial.
 8) 8)

Very ninja-ops.

 :D :D

Here's some stock footage to give you a better look at it. I'll add a real photo, too.

(https://casiocdn.com/casio-v2/resource/images/products/watches/large/STLS110H-1B2_large.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QD5c1LPpyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QD5c1LPpyo)
Nice one... Casio negative displays aren't the most readable, but when you get use to it, if you do, it will work just fine :)
I have three G's with negative display, and are ok, but if they are solar, after a few months of wear it will start to get some kind of moisture between the glass and the solar panel, and even more difficult it is to read! So probably yours will end up this way to!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 09, 2018, 07:15:14 PM
Got a new Casio STLS110H-1B2 recently. Very tacticool and awl. at first, it was a little difficult to see the digits, but I'm getting the hang of it. It has a very small angle of visibility, apart from it it's like looking at a black dial.
 8) 8)

Very ninja-ops.

 :D :D

Here's some stock footage to give you a better look at it. I'll add a real photo, too.

(https://casiocdn.com/casio-v2/resource/images/products/watches/large/STLS110H-1B2_large.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QD5c1LPpyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QD5c1LPpyo)
Nice one... Casio negative displays aren't the most readable, but when you get use to it, if you do, it will work just fine :)
I have three G's with negative display, and are ok, but if they are solar, after a few months of wear it will start to get some kind of moisture between the glass and the solar panel, and even more difficult it is to read! So probably yours will end up this way to!

Hope not... I really grew to like it. I'm very fussy with my stuff, this one never gets under water. Maybe it will keep like this for more than just a few month...

Thanks for the heads up, though!

 :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 13, 2018, 01:36:42 AM
So I haven't bought a watch in a long time, and the last few I obtained were inherited, but I recently decided to pick one up. My first new watch in ~15 years, a G-Shock GD350.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on March 13, 2018, 01:52:42 AM
So I haven't bought a watch in a long time, and the last few I obtained were inherited, but I recently decided to pick one up. My first new watch in ~15 years, a G-Shock GD350.

Excellent choice and my favorite model G-Shock!

I wore a GD-350 every day for years until the wife bought me a Luminox. I still wear the GD-350 on occasion and it’s a better watch than the Luminox in my opinion but don’t want to upset the wife.  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 13, 2018, 03:49:17 PM
I agree. Can't go wrong with a good G-Shock as your primary watch  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 14, 2018, 02:47:15 PM
Citizen shock resist, a knock-off g-shock (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/d16541ec0123f8096ec969c9a902228b.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 14, 2018, 04:29:41 PM
I have never seen this before !!  300m

If it was made by SKMEI the G-Shock fans would be up in arms...  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 14, 2018, 10:01:04 PM
I have never seen this before !!  300m

If it was made by SKMEI the G-Shock fans would be up in arms...  :)
Totally agree with you, but the skmei skamai shakamy our wherever they are sometimes good for parts for real G's :)

And here right beside the citizen, the real one they copy, the dw-5200!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/28a6d5204fb4b8b8d2a5f2bb4ec7b599.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 14, 2018, 10:01:27 PM
I have never seen this before !!  300m

If it was made by SKMEI the G-Shock fans would be up in arms...  :)
Totally agree with you, but the skmei skamai shakamy our wherever they are sometimes good for parts for real G's :)

And here right beside the citizen, the real one they copy, the dw-5200!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/28a6d5204fb4b8b8d2a5f2bb4ec7b599.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 14, 2018, 10:02:00 PM
I have never seen this before !!  300m

If it was made by SKMEI the G-Shock fans would be up in arms...  :)
Totally agree with you, but the skmei skamai shakamy our wherever they are sometimes good for parts for real G's :)

And here right beside the citizen, the real one they copy, the dw-5200!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/8d4bd464f6f58b11af7bfedda64a7b41.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 15, 2018, 01:06:41 AM
Hey, Ricardo, are you sure you agree? Maybe one more time would be convincing :D

More seriously, thanks for posting the comparison photo. I didn't realize how darn similar those are. We need a battle royale to figure out which is the best!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on March 15, 2018, 08:19:28 AM
you do not have to tell us twice/thrice  :D

It will be interesting to see if the inside construction is similar to a G-shock, or, if it is just a basic digital watch wearing fancy rubber protection.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on March 15, 2018, 02:36:44 PM
Nothing against the fakes, you buy whatever you want :)

I will take this one apart, I'm also curious, but from what I read doesn't have any kind of rubber inside, in fact the rubber stays between the watch case and the bezel, from what I see and read also!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: microbe on March 15, 2018, 05:22:32 PM
A Seiko Sea Urchin has been on my wrist since I got it 3 weeks ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/7bXOOkG.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 16, 2018, 02:23:02 AM
A Seiko Sea Urchin has been on my wrist since I got it 3 weeks ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/7bXOOkG.jpg)

The sea urchin is such a great looking watch  :like:  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 16, 2018, 03:26:20 AM
Man, I was sorely tempted by some really beautiful analog watches. But I like too many features that come with digital models.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: microbe on March 16, 2018, 09:47:30 AM
A Seiko Sea Urchin has been on my wrist since I got it 3 weeks ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/7bXOOkG.jpg)

The sea urchin is such a great looking watch  :like:  :like:

I fully agree  :salute:

Man, I was sorely tempted by some really beautiful analog watches. But I like too many features that come with digital models.

Most digital watch features, and more, are on my smart phone. I use my watch for one thing only, telling time.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 18, 2018, 04:01:05 AM
A Seiko Sea Urchin has been on my wrist since I got it 3 weeks ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/7bXOOkG.jpg)

The sea urchin is such a great looking watch  :like:  :like:

I fully agree  :salute:

Man, I was sorely tempted by some really beautiful analog watches. But I like too many features that come with digital models.

Most digital watch features, and more, are on my smart phone. I use my watch for one thing only, telling time.

I can't use my phone at work, so that's a good chunk of my week that a watch comes in very handy. And other times I kinda enjoy being able to put my phone down and not need it for those basic functions.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: microbe on March 21, 2018, 12:56:11 PM
The Sea Urchin off my wrist
(https://i.imgur.com/dffatPW.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: David Bowen on March 22, 2018, 11:44:52 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/27bda6d9a58697eccc29d7fc28dd50d8.jpg)

Borrowing this from a friend for a short bit. Awesome

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on March 23, 2018, 08:47:48 PM
I.N.O.X. titanium black dial with black paracord strap, gonna wear it to work and see how tough it really is!  :ahhh

The really weird thing is that I am new to wearing a wrist watch... so thanks for the inspiration all you MTOers!  :cheers:

 :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: raistlin65 on March 23, 2018, 10:15:37 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/27bda6d9a58697eccc29d7fc28dd50d8.jpg)

Borrowing this from a friend for a short bit. Awesome

Can I borrow it next? That's awesome  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ezdog on March 23, 2018, 10:20:13 PM
Like that Urchin but the strap is INSANE!!! :like:

The Sea Urchin off my wrist
(https://i.imgur.com/dffatPW.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: ezdog on March 23, 2018, 10:23:15 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/57dd783e164abd9451976db69cf16991.jpg)


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on March 24, 2018, 09:17:48 AM
I.N.O.X. titanium black dial with black paracord strap, gonna wear it to work and see how tough it really is!  :ahhh

The really weird thing is that I am new to wearing a wrist watch... so thanks for the inspiration all you MTOers!  :cheers:

 :D

Awesome! I have a regular stainless I.N.O.X. watch with a very boring looking leather strap (you already knew that). Yours looks so much better!

They showed an automatic I.N.O.X. at Baselworld. At last! Will probably be expensive though.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on March 24, 2018, 10:03:16 AM
Thanks R.  :cheers:

I like yours too, it's much dressier. An automatic would be nice, not having a battery to change is probably a good thing. Pretty sure I won't be collecting watches, it looks terribly expensive, but learning about them continues to be interesting.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 28, 2018, 08:18:20 PM
I.N.O.X. titanium black dial with black paracord strap, gonna wear it to work and see how tough it really is!  :ahhh

The really weird thing is that I am new to wearing a wrist watch... so thanks for the inspiration all you MTOers!  :cheers:

 :D

Nice looking piece. I'm curious how a paracord strap will do in wet conditions. Seems like it would take forever to dry.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on March 29, 2018, 01:33:06 PM
I.N.O.X. titanium black dial with black paracord strap, gonna wear it to work and see how tough it really is!  :ahhh

The really weird thing is that I am new to wearing a wrist watch... so thanks for the inspiration all you MTOers!  :cheers:

 :D

Nice looking piece. I'm curious how a paracord strap will do in wet conditions. Seems like it would take forever to dry.

Thanks WD, it does take a while to dry unless you wear it while wet, the heat from your wrist dries it out pretty fast. I got some oily dirt on the strap and scrubbed it with dish soap and a brush in the kitchen sink, I just set it aside to dry but it took a while. I don't notice it being wet if it gets wet while wearing it, the paracord is actually really comfortable.

After a few days wearing I hardly know it's there except when I want to know what time it is, nice to not have to deploy the phone so often. A long time ago I tried to wear my grandfather's retirement watch, an Omega Automatic from the early 60's. The stainless back case made my wrist tingle and the stretch metal band pulled hairs and was just generally uncomfortable. I think this is what put me off wearing wrist watches all these years, I could never get past the first hour with that thing, it ended up in my pocket pretty fast.

With the titanium case and paracord band with nylon strap there are no allergy issues, so it's been nice to wear. It has formed to my wrist and stays put very well, and easy to adjust for heat, etc. Still not sure if I need a watch this tough, anything that would damage it would surely make a bloody pulp out of my wrist!  :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on March 29, 2018, 01:42:13 PM
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go!  :P
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Steinar on March 29, 2018, 03:24:13 PM
With a good looking time piece, at  least. :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 29, 2018, 05:19:12 PM
I.N.O.X. titanium black dial with black paracord strap, gonna wear it to work and see how tough it really is!  :ahhh

The really weird thing is that I am new to wearing a wrist watch... so thanks for the inspiration all you MTOers!  :cheers:

 :D

Nice looking piece. I'm curious how a paracord strap will do in wet conditions. Seems like it would take forever to dry.

Thanks WD, it does take a while to dry unless you wear it while wet, the heat from your wrist dries it out pretty fast. I got some oily dirt on the strap and scrubbed it with dish soap and a brush in the kitchen sink, I just set it aside to dry but it took a while. I don't notice it being wet if it gets wet while wearing it, the paracord is actually really comfortable.

After a few days wearing I hardly know it's there except when I want to know what time it is, nice to not have to deploy the phone so often. A long time ago I tried to wear my grandfather's retirement watch, an Omega Automatic from the early 60's. The stainless back case made my wrist tingle and the stretch metal band pulled hairs and was just generally uncomfortable. I think this is what put me off wearing wrist watches all these years, I could never get past the first hour with that thing, it ended up in my pocket pretty fast.

With the titanium case and paracord band with nylon strap there are no allergy issues, so it's been nice to wear. It has formed to my wrist and stays put very well, and easy to adjust for heat, etc. Still not sure if I need a watch this tough, anything that would damage it would surely make a bloody pulp out of my wrist!  :ahhh

Thanks for the detailed reply!
I also hate the metal stretch bands. I can always feel the edges of the segments, which is uncomfortable and distracting.
The resin strap on my G-Shock is decent, but I'm thinking about getting an adapter and swapping in a zulu for the summer.

Which reminds me; anybody know which size zulu strap is the best fit on a GD-350?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2018, 05:38:07 PM
I revitalized my older digital with a new lithium battery, so good for another 10 yrs. Using this as my work watch

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/4489e456764b03275f6a3ce6d7ce429e.jpg)


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Steinar on March 29, 2018, 07:06:53 PM
I like the look of your watch, LoopCutter!  :tu:
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2018, 07:25:27 PM
Ning!Thank you Steinar.
It has a thin (low) profile as well. Last I recall wearing it before getting the new battery was around Dec 1999.
I had bought a Citizen Eco Drive while on a Cruise vacation. 
The classics stay in style or keeping returning!


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on March 30, 2018, 06:38:32 AM
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go!  :P

So much nice stuff in that picture! :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on March 30, 2018, 12:50:42 PM
Thanks R, yes, lots of usefulness!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 20, 2018, 09:55:46 AM
Ticino B-Uhr Type B powered by a Miyota 24j, 28.8kbps high beat caliber 9015 automatic with hand-wind and (proper) hacking . . .

This is a downsized homage to the German WWII Beobachtungsuhr (aka B-Uhr) with the Type B dial (versus the earlier Type A dial). A full-size one made to original spec at 55mm case diameter (without crown) and 24mm thick, with 65mm lug-to-lug length and 26mm lug width would be much too large for practical use. It was made for wearing over the sleeves of insulated flight suits. The full noun nomenclature for them was Navigationsgeraete Beobachtungsuhr. Literal translation: Navigation Device Observer Watch. That reveals what they were for. It's a very common misconception these were pilot's watches, including by those selling homages to them. They weren't. They were navigator's watches primarily for use by bomber navigators. To call it a watch is misleading. These were full-blown high precision chronometers, similar to a ship's deck watch (for the officer of the deck), hence their large size. The Germans used high precision railroad chronometer and deck watch grade pocket watch movements. The large size was much easier to adjust for high precision, then regulate for extreme accuracy. If anyone in the plane crew needed a chronometer, it was the navigator, who would time the flight plan legs and tell the pilot when to change course and what heading to use.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/860/41572121941_e348457446_b.jpg)

Examination of the dial shows the Type B leaves no doubt about the importance of minutes and seconds. It was designed to give them completely unambiguous clarity. For the bomber ranges and distances they were flying, precision with minutes and seconds was paramount to getting the plane over blacked out targets at night. Navigators would hack their watches to German radio time signal just before or after departure from their airfield. The size and shape of the crown allowed them to accomplish this while wearing their heavy, insulated flight gloves. These navigation chronometers were unit property. They were issued to the navigators from unit stores shortly before a mission and had to be turned back in to the supply personnel upon return from their mission.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/850/41572122031_3a86e759d0_b.jpg)

The movement inside this homage is the Miyota caliber 9015 high beat automatic with (proper) hacking and hand-wind. Miyota's 9000 family is one of the very few truly new mechanical movements to emerge in the past several decades, and is a quantum leap from their 8000 family of extremely inexpensive mechanical movements designed for low budget watches. Miyota is the Japanese subsidiary of Citizen Watch Company. They make the watch movements for Citizen and sell a wide variety of movements to other watch companies, just as Seiko does with SII. It's a welcome alternative to the ETA 24xx family of movements as The Swatch Group started to pull back on quantities of movements those outside the Swatch Group could buy from ETA. Most watch movements, and the very direct derivatives of them, have been around since the 1950's and 1960's.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/889/26703780527_ee3bcc1ecc_b.jpg)

This is one of the few military or military homage watches I have. Kudos to Ticino for an excellent execution in modern materials that is faithful to the proportions of the original, if not to its unwieldy, impractical size for everyday use by the average person. One departure is the crystal, made of slightly domed sapphire. Its not nearly as domed as the original. The following is the 2 November 1942 top level assembly print from the Gerhard D. Wempe chronometer manufacturing department in Hamburg. From the print notes, they sourced one of two movements for it from either Lange in Glashuette near Dresden (now A. Lange & Soehne) or Durowe in Pforzheim, the two principal watch making regions in Germany since the mid-1800's. The two regions continue to this day with Glasheutte companies having been part of East Germany (DDR) under the Soviet bootheel for some decades after WWII.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/910/27702339228_8dd6215c42_b.jpg)

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 20, 2018, 08:15:16 PM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/879/39777213140_0c59cdf7e9_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/789/39777212950_b2791d9c99_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/877/39777213040_132d4b6a85_b.jpg)

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on April 21, 2018, 06:15:12 PM
beautiful watches everyone!

I have been itching for a new watch. My Luminox is amazing and running strong but I just have a itch for a new timepiece. I’m thinking another G-Shock. Really liking the DW-5600 BB.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on April 21, 2018, 10:06:31 PM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)



John

Nice watch John!  :like:

I thought the Mach 9 version had an ETA 7750 chronograph movement?  :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 23, 2018, 01:34:28 AM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)



John

Nice watch John!  :like:

I thought the Mach 9 version had an ETA 7750 chronograph movement?  :think:

The Airboss comes with two main models, the three hand and the chrono. the chronograph uses the 7750, the 3 hand uses the 2824-4. I've got bot h but not the dark dial dial mach 9 variant.

I do like the new darker dial though

(https://preview.ibb.co/dFPpjk/20170802_091236368_i_OS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jeTFPk)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 23, 2018, 01:35:08 AM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/879/39777213140_0c59cdf7e9_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/789/39777212950_b2791d9c99_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/877/39777213040_132d4b6a85_b.jpg)

John

Nice watch  :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on April 23, 2018, 11:07:36 AM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)



John

Nice watch John!  :like:

I thought the Mach 9 version had an ETA 7750 chronograph movement?  :think:

The Airboss comes with two main models, the three hand and the chrono. the chronograph uses the 7750, the 3 hand uses the 2824-4. I've got bot h but not the dark dial dial mach 9 variant.

I do like the new darker dial though

(https://preview.ibb.co/dFPpjk/20170802_091236368_i_OS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jeTFPk)

Nice collection Smashie.  :like:

I really like the Airboss, it's a clean design. I would probably consider getting one if they offered a titanium version, but probably just the regular 43mm chronograph, the Mach 9 is too big at 45mm and the reversed crown throws off the look, and probably the operation unless you're a lefty. Same with the INOX diver, the extra size is too big for my average sized wrist and I'm not much for the gigantic wrist watch fashion trend.

If I could get the exact watch I have with a mechanical movement, I would consider that too, and really I'm fine with the analog quartz, but I also haven't become a watch guy yet...  :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 23, 2018, 01:47:38 PM
beautiful watches everyone!

I have been itching for a new watch. My Luminox is amazing and running strong but I just have a itch for a new timepiece. I’m thinking another G-Shock. Really liking the DW-5600 BB.
:tu:

Before you pull the trigger on it, check out their solar atomic models. Never having to change a battery or reset the time can be a plus. That said, the 5600 has a nice display that isn't cluttered.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 23, 2018, 02:37:20 PM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)

John

Nice watch John!  :like:

I thought the Mach 9 version had an ETA 7750 chronograph movement?  :think:

Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/879/39777213140_0c59cdf7e9_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/789/39777212950_b2791d9c99_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/877/39777213040_132d4b6a85_b.jpg)

John

Nice watch  :salute:

Thanks!
As mentioned already, there is a 7750 chrono. I've got enough chronos, most of them 7750. My weakness is GMT and World Time complications. Been thinking about a Glycine Airman 42 that shows three time zones but the 24-hour analog dial would require serious getting accustomed to as I wear my watches and much prefer analog over digital as the human brain processes an analog dial faster than reading a digital time display. Very much undecided.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 23, 2018, 02:42:11 PM

Nice watch John!  :like:

I thought the Mach 9 version had an ETA 7750 chronograph movement?  :think:

The Airboss comes with two main models, the three hand and the chrono. the chronograph uses the 7750, the 3 hand uses the 2824-4. I've got bot h but not the dark dial dial mach 9 variant.

I do like the new darker dial though

(https://preview.ibb.co/dFPpjk/20170802_091236368_i_OS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jeTFPk)

Nice ones Smashie!
 :tu:
A good variety of Omega there.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ricardomfs on April 24, 2018, 01:02:52 AM
A box full of goodies from our great friend lowtech, this guy is just awesome made some trades with him and this arrive to me!
lowtech thank you my friend (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180423/31931ee9804141f40ac45f7cdcd5e9c9.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 24, 2018, 01:48:14 AM
A box full of goodies from our great friend lowtech, this guy is just awesome made some trades with him and this arrive to me!
lowtech thank you my friend (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180423/31931ee9804141f40ac45f7cdcd5e9c9.jpg)

 :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on April 24, 2018, 03:25:02 AM
I revitalized my older digital with a new lithium battery, so good for another 10 yrs. Using this as my work watch

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/4489e456764b03275f6a3ce6d7ce429e.jpg)


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 :like:
There's something just super cool about those old school digital watches. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 24, 2018, 11:21:06 AM
A box full of goodies from our great friend lowtech, this guy is just awesome made some trades with him and this arrive to me!
lowtech thank you my friend (http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji106.png)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180423/31931ee9804141f40ac45f7cdcd5e9c9.jpg)

What a magnificent box of goodies!

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on April 24, 2018, 11:27:42 AM
A box full of goodies from our great friend lowtech, this guy is just awesome made some trades with him and this arrive to me!
lowtech thank you my friend (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180423/31931ee9804141f40ac45f7cdcd5e9c9.jpg)

Pretty cool, Ricardo! Well done, lowtech!

 :tu: :tu: :cheers: :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2018, 12:40:18 PM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)



John

I'm confused John, are all the Airboss' considered Mach 9?  ???
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 24, 2018, 02:01:44 PM
Victorinox AirBoss Mach 9
  • Ref# 241508
  • Stainless steel case and solid link bracelet
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Display back
  • Crown does not screw down
  • ETA 2824-2 25j, 28.8kbps high beat automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind
  • 42mm diameter (without crown)
John

I'm confused John, are all the Airboss' considered Mach 9?  ???
That's how this one was advertised when I bought it. That could have been an error on their part.

The page on which it was shown had multiple models all under the Mach 9 heading, but it wasn't Victorinox's site . . . which has its own brand of confusion when it comes to the chronographs.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2018, 02:06:42 PM
Thanks John, I saw your watch at Amazon and it did say Mach 9, but after checking the SwissArmy site I was confused. I'm curious about the other Vic watches, but I'm new at this...  :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 24, 2018, 02:20:09 PM
Thanks John, I saw your watch at Amazon and it did say Mach 9, but after checking the SwissArmy site I was confused. I'm curious about the other Vic watches, but I'm new at this...  :)

As I understand it, the "mach number" refers to which version in sequence. If you go to the "Mach 9" chronograph on Victorinox's web site and bring it up, and then start highlighting the different models off to the right, you start getting their entire line of chronographs. The "Mach 9" may refer to a specific 7750 chrono with a few variations, but even Victorinox muddies the waters. Only four of the nine labeled as "available in" which one would presume are color and band variants come up as Mach 9 if you vector off to their pages.

https://www.victorinox.com/us/en/Products/Watches/Mens-Watches/AirBoss-Mechanical-Chronograph/p/241710

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2018, 02:27:47 PM
Well if Vics are this confusing there must be a lot to explore in the watch world in general!  :ahhh

Thanks for clarifying.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on April 24, 2018, 03:04:27 PM
Well if Vics are this confusing there must be a lot to explore in the watch world in general!  :ahhh

Thanks for clarifying.  :cheers:

Victorinox is not the only company that has created ambiguity with model "names". The definitive thing for all watches is the "reference number" the manufacturer uses for it in their catalog. However, that may, or may not, be marked on the watch somewhere. That varies by manufacturer. Bulova (currently) does. It's been on the dial for some time now. Seiko doesn't do that. They put a case number on the case back and a dial number on the dial. Both show the movement cailber, but the other half of the number will be different. It's for watchmakers to use to find the correct case, crystal, bezel and crown parts, and the dial and hands parts including day and date wheels. Orient does something similar on the case backs and dials, but if it's a reference to the movement caliber, it's an indirect one.

Bulova in particular drove me crazy with model names that referred to both mechanical and quartz watches with the same case, dial and hands. Only the reference number was different.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 24, 2018, 08:10:25 PM
Well if Vics are this confusing there must be a lot to explore in the watch world in general!  :ahhh

Thanks for clarifying.  :cheers:

Victorinox is not the only company that has created ambiguity with model "names". The definitive thing for all watches is the "reference number" the manufacturer uses for it in their catalog. However, that may, or may not, be marked on the watch somewhere. That varies by manufacturer. Bulova (currently) does. It's been on the dial for some time now. Seiko doesn't do that. They put a case number on the case back and a dial number on the dial. Both show the movement cailber, but the other half of the number will be different. It's for watchmakers to use to find the correct case, crystal, bezel and crown parts, and the dial and hands parts including day and date wheels. Orient does something similar on the case backs and dials, but if it's a reference to the movement caliber, it's an indirect one.

Bulova in particular drove me crazy with model names that referred to both mechanical and quartz watches with the same case, dial and hands. Only the reference number was different.

John

Yes Omega has done exactly the same thing, Seamaster and Speedmaster are 2 examples. Which ones???? The Seamaster name has been in use since the 1950's and the Speedie since the 60's.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 04, 2018, 01:31:59 AM
A UPS truck dropped this one off for me . . .

Grovana Chronograph (I believe it's a "Coral Reef", but not certain)
Ref: 1571.6137
Valjoux (ETA) 7750

The 7750 movement makes for a thick case to house it which is common to all 7750 chronographs:
42mm diameter (without crown or pushers)
50mm length from lug to lug
22mm lug width
16.7mm thick (not including the cyclops)
203.7g mass with a couple links removed to fit my wrist
300m depth rating (most in its class are 200m)

Unlike many in its class, the cyclops is a proper one with decent magnification. In addition, the screwdowns around the chrono pushers aren't there just for looks, they work for their intended purpose. As shown here, they're screwed down and the pushers cannot be operated. Their purpose is to keep them from being pushed under water allowing water to leak into the watch; it pulls the pusher button flange up against the inside of the case, sealing up the pusher hole. In order to operate the chronograph function they must be unscrewed. There's a limit or stop on them when they reach the end of the pusher buttons.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/947/27996974608_a7f43ff2af_b.jpg)

The lume is quite nice; smaller bright spot at the 12 is the tip of the chronograph seconds counter. The pip above that is on the bezel.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/828/41824791802_f7b722b14e_b.jpg)

Could not pass this one by as it's nearly impossible to get a new 7750 chronograph for under $1500 USD. Got this one for a little over a third of that. Hamilton and Tissot are using less expensive chrono movements from ETA (in house for them) to bring their costs down and I'm not ready to buy into that one either as it's apparently an evolution of the chrono movment used in the Swatch. This one rounds out my trio of Grovana: 2824-2 Sub, 2893-2 GMT and now the 7750 chronograph.

Grovana owns the production facilities and the rights to Revue-Thommen and has several other brands under its umbrella. Thommen, who make aviation instruments, wanted out of the watch business to focus on that and reached an agreement with Grovana to sell them the production facilities and license the Revue-Thommen name to them. Grovana also does private label work, but who they're making watches for is kept secret. Mutual non-disclosure agreements are standard fare for private label contracts. Grovana isn't the only company that does private label. It's more than most would think.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 06, 2018, 02:23:58 AM
USPS delivered this one to my door . . .
Glycine Airman SST 12 on mesh
GL 293 (ETA 2893-2)

The Airman SST was created by Glycine in the 1960's when several Super-Sonic Transport were being actively developed, including a Lockheed and a Boeing design in addition to the Concorde and Tupelov Tu-144. Only the latter two were realized. Congress dropped support of the Lockheed design and work was continued on the Boeing 2027 which would have carried about 300 passengers at Mach 3. This was at the height of the Cold War and with the Soviets actively developing one, the USA could not be left out in the cold. The project was eventually dropped as there was already enough push-back on sonic booms from military jets around US Air Force bases. The general public was fearful they'd be continuously jarred awake with windows rattling at all hours of day and night by countless sonic booms. Unfounded, but that doesn't stop the FUD Factor (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) from being exploited by politicians who opposed the government supporting SST development.

Even though the first Concorde didn't enter service until 1970 there was still plenty of SST fever and Glycine created a watch to go with it. The SST became one of the favorites of USAF pilots in the 1960's and 1970's during the Vietnam War, along with the very similar O&W (Ollech & Wajs) Early Bird. The iconic version of the SST has a black dial with orange rotating internal 24-hour chapter ring and is referred to as "The Pumpkin". This one tones it down a little with dark blue dial and matching chapter ring. The second crown at the 2 turns the internal 24-hour ring with bold white numerals. One can set three separate time zones:
This modern recreation of their classic is powered by Glycine's GL293 automatic GMT with hacking and hand wind, which is derived very directly on the ETA 2893-2, the central 4th hand GMT variant of the ETA 2892A2.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/869/27991758628_0e9f28e89f_b.jpg)

No display back here. Instead is a beautifully etched back showing a stylized SST.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/968/40975652085_93938f88d8_b.jpg)

Lume is plenty strong for main time display.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/866/27006382037_bd2a02b3a1_b.jpg)

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on May 06, 2018, 03:32:31 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 06, 2018, 11:45:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 07, 2018, 12:03:21 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on May 07, 2018, 12:08:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

Thanks guys!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 07, 2018, 02:51:31 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

Thanks guys!  :hatsoff:
Yw, I really like it!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on May 09, 2018, 12:29:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

I see what you mean JR, Clown has good taste!  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 09, 2018, 01:10:08 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

I see what you mean JR, Clown has good taste!  :tu:
I’d say, with all the diff manufactures that make that same style I gotta say I like that one the most with the best layout, all number markers, 5-55 rather then 24hr numbers, and being solar rather then self winding or battery..
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on May 09, 2018, 02:41:19 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

I see what you mean JR, Clown has good taste!  :tu:
I’d say, with all the diff manufactures that make that same style I gotta say I like that one the most with the best layout, all number markers, 5-55 rather then 24hr numbers, and being solar rather then self winding or battery..
JR

My thoughts  exactly.  I looked at all those watches you pictured but the face and solar of the Citizen sold me.  There were few others I liked a little better but they were out if my $90 budget.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 09, 2018, 04:04:19 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

I see what you mean JR, Clown has good taste!  :tu:
I’d say, with all the diff manufactures that make that same style I gotta say I like that one the most with the best layout, all number markers, 5-55 rather then 24hr numbers, and being solar rather then self winding or battery..
JR

My thoughts  exactly.  I looked at all those watches you pictured but the face and solar of the Citizen sold me.  There were few others I liked a little better but they were out if my $90 budget.
Right, the other thing that caught my attention was the water resistant,

Seiko,
Water resistant to 30 m (99 ft): In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming

Timex
Water-resistant up to 30 m

Yet a citizen
Water resistant to 330 feet (100 M): suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 09, 2018, 11:11:59 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMVqNVo.jpg)

Just arrived today.

 :2tu:

Very nice

John
+1
Nice!
JR

I see what you mean JR, Clown has good taste!  :tu:
I’d say, with all the diff manufactures that make that same style I gotta say I like that one the most with the best layout, all number markers, 5-55 rather then 24hr numbers, and being solar rather then self winding or battery..
JR

My thoughts  exactly.  I looked at all those watches you pictured but the face and solar of the Citizen sold me.  There were few others I liked a little better but they were out if my $90 budget.
Right, the other thing that caught my attention was the water resistant,

Seiko,
Water resistant to 30 m (99 ft): In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming

Timex
Water-resistant up to 30 m

Yet a citizen
Water resistant to 330 feet (100 M): suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving
JR
What's important about WR is what it's going to be subjected to. I agree that 30m is OK to survive a downpour but definitely wouldn't wear it in a shower or a hot tub. That rating on a Seiko raised my eyebrows. I've used 50m rated in military river crossings but it's not something you'd want to do with an older watch having that rating, especially a quartz that's been through two or three battery changes. The Seiko SNZG09 with 7S36 is rated to 100m as is the Seiko SRP275 with a 4R36 inside (the latter from 2012/2013 is very difficult to find now). Both are quasi-military field watches. I give them quasi-mil status as the crystals are dead flat on both of them, making them circular disk reflecting mirrors in direct sun. OK for a field watch. Both of those are mechanical which may not have fit your other criteria and might have pushed the budget some depending on where you could find them.

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: captain spaulding on May 09, 2018, 11:47:45 AM
Recieved my G-Shock GX56BB-1 today and am loving it already. It is a very large watch but I do not mind that at all. Even with its gigantic size it does not feel any more of a presence on my wrist than any of my other G-Shocks which is nice. I love that it is solar and it is actually my first solar watch. The bottoms are a bit harder to press than other G’s as it’s specifically mud resistant, but I knew that before buying and it actually gives me more piece of mind that debris and water will not enter the watch through that area. It has the same functions as my GD-350’s which is perfect. I love the blacked out look and the negative display is easy to read as with my other negative display G’s. All in all it’s a winner so far in my book. Couldn’t be happier at the moment.  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: redmond on May 09, 2018, 04:43:25 PM
I just received this Seiko as a retirement gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/icd4fXP.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 09, 2018, 04:57:07 PM
Recieved my G-Shock GX56BB-1 today and am loving it already. It is a very large watch but I do not mind that at all. Even with its gigantic size it does not feel any more of a presence on my wrist than any of my other G-Shocks which is nice. I love that it is solar and it is actually my first solar watch. The bottoms are a bit harder to press than other G’s as it’s specifically mud resistant, but I knew that before buying and it actually gives me more piece of mind that debris and water will not enter the watch through that area. It has the same functions as my GD-350’s which is perfect. I love the blacked out look and the negative display is easy to read as with my other negative display G’s. All in all it’s a winner so far in my book. Couldn’t be happier at the moment.  :tu:
A very nice watch Capt, I have one myself, yeah a little BIG, but nice and yeah those buttons can be a little hard to push! I kinda wish I got the normal screen rather then the blacked out, funny thing is two days before I bought mine the prices switch, the normal screen was the price of the blacked out, then when I bought mine the normal went back up to like $300, kinda wish I went for it but the blacked out is cool just have to get used to it when even a little dark out you got to hit the light, but the nice thing no more batteries! I have another that is atomic and solar, no batteries and no setting time, unless going into another time zone.. welcome to the solar club :tu:
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on May 09, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
I just received this Seiko as a retirement gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/icd4fXP.jpg)

 :cheers: heres to retirement.  Enjoy this next chapter to the fullest. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: redmond on May 09, 2018, 05:46:04 PM
I just received this Seiko as a retirement gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/icd4fXP.jpg)

 :cheers: heres to retirement.  Enjoy this next chapter to the fullest.
THANKS! That's the plan. Been retired a week and I think I'm working harder than before. Hint: don't have your wife retire before you do. The honey-do list is impressive...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 11, 2018, 01:43:16 PM
I just received this Seiko as a retirement gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/icd4fXP.jpg)
Congrats!  :cheers:
Enjoy retirement!

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: jalind on May 11, 2018, 04:19:01 PM
Seiko Prospex PADI Turtle
SRPA21J1 4R36 Jul 2017

Seiko once again pays homage to its own past, this time with a 200m air diver to their venerated 6309 made from the mid-1970's into the late 1980's. This special edition (unnumbered) Prospex PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) features the blue and red PADI colors.

This is an original 6309-7049 black dial and bezel from 1981 . . .

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0809/1255/products/Seiko_6309_AS00XXX_Dial_grande.jpg)

Comapare with the new Prospex PADI Turtle in PADI colors. Not much difference other than the colors, some of the dial logos, and the seconds hand.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/912/41986669002_e025c45b87_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/978/41986667782_705d65559b_b.jpg)

Case back has the Seiko Tsunami indicating it's a certified dive watch

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/830/28157847438_e7b8f6f891_b.jpg)

Lume is what one would expect from Seiko: beacon bright.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/830/28162515148_63c0be6a36_b.jpg)

Case shape, like the original 6309, wears well on the wrist with its slightly curved profile.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/963/28162515328_8a941995d7_b.jpg)

John
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Iron Man 2 on July 21, 2018, 12:09:31 AM
My latest is a G-Shock.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on August 20, 2018, 08:00:38 AM
This is my newest a Deep Blue.

(https://i.imgur.com/JKiucYKl.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on November 01, 2018, 08:48:28 AM
Just got the Garmin Instinct.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on November 01, 2018, 11:12:26 AM
Just got the Garmin Instinct.

Hey stranger, how you doing?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on November 01, 2018, 10:36:13 PM
Just got the Garmin Instinct.

Hey stranger, how you doing?
Good :tu: just been lurking.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on November 02, 2018, 07:06:08 PM
Just got the Garmin Instinct.

Hey stranger, how you doing?
Good :tu: just been lurking.

Nice, I kinda miss lurking. Kiddo must be all grown up by now yeah, she at school yet?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: marko14 on November 03, 2018, 12:25:59 AM
Citizen Skyhawk

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on November 03, 2018, 06:27:50 AM
Just got the Garmin Instinct.

Hey stranger, how you doing?
Good :tu: just been lurking.

Nice, I kinda miss lurking. Kiddo must be all grown up by now yeah, she at school yet?
Just started kindergarten :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: mrynnr on November 03, 2018, 06:28:21 AM
Citizen Skyhawk

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
Nice watch!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: marko14 on November 03, 2018, 06:36:34 AM
Citizen Skyhawk

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
Nice watch!
Thank you mrynnr

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 04, 2018, 03:03:47 AM
This post probably qualities for multiple threads: EDC Watch, What did you get in the mail today, What watch are you wearing......
Anyways, I got my new watch in today, so off with the old and on with the new.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/44981371974_6aa38dbaaf_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bwRhL7)EDCWatch_04 (https://flic.kr/p/2bwRhL7) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4862/45655401402_a3567f96e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cypSe9)EDCWatch_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2cypSe9) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1901/43888373550_06a54bfb4c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29SgopG)EDCWatch_02 (https://flic.kr/p/29SgopG) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4835/45655401602_bf7eb543f8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cypShA)EDCWatch_03 (https://flic.kr/p/2cypShA) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4846/45655401692_0fbbc702b5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cypSj9)EDCWatch_05 (https://flic.kr/p/2cypSj9) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr

Somedays, I hate the mail(person) because they deliver is junk mail and lately election junk mail. Other days, I want to invite the mail(person) in for a cup and coffee and stay THANKS for bring me my new stuff without destroying the packaging. Anyways, my newest watch has arrived is being worn presently. Still more stuff to come in the mail soon (I hope)!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 04, 2018, 04:16:23 AM
WOOHOO! :ahhh Just finished posting about my new watch that I received today and the wife comes home with another watch for me. I am not a watch collector and having two watches (shown above) is the usual. The old one comes off, sets in a drawer until I get tired of it and then it goes to my first grandson (not my first granschild) or it gets 86'd. The wife new I was wanting a plain analog watch and that I had ordered one already. Still she comes home with this watch that she got off the $10 rack at WallyWorld (Wal-Mart). So, yeah, WOOHOO. Doubling down on watches today!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/45656196842_323b689d06_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cytWFC)EDCWatch_06 (https://flic.kr/p/2cytWFC) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ray S on November 05, 2018, 04:00:34 AM
Got this one awhile back. Never heard of the Diesel brand but I guess they are supposed to be half decent. The band needed a little  repair ala CA adhesive as they are apparently no longer available and nothing even remotely comes close to substituting.Took awhile to figure out how to set the two time zones but finally worked it out.Two separate timing devices inside the watch and over time they get out of synch but no big deal.Not very heavy so fairly comfortable to wear.
The second Diesel I found at an antique shop for $15 and it looked fairly new. Problem was the bracelet was too small. Found a couple of links in my parts stash that fit with a little filing and while not identical work fine and are out of sight near the clasp.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 07, 2018, 04:14:39 PM
I just ordered a Victorinox I.N.O.X. watch from a Spanish eBay seller because it was 50% off (well, actually, the price was already pretty good and I had a 20% discount voucher, so in the end I paid roughly half of the list price here in the Netherlands).

Awesome! You'll have to show us pics once you get it!  :D

Sure!
It's not the Sky High version though. I wish it was...

(https://i.imgflip.com/2oeu4l.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 11, 2018, 01:11:12 PM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on December 11, 2018, 01:23:19 PM
And night pic?   :pok:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Rapidray on December 11, 2018, 03:10:40 PM
My Seiko ... a divers watch fan since the 70’s
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Fast Bill on December 13, 2018, 04:25:28 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

 :like:

What do you reckon to the paracord strap?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 13, 2018, 06:39:31 AM
My Seiko ... a divers watch fan since the 70’s
Very good looking watch, Ray! :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 13, 2018, 06:40:22 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

That band really sets that watch off! Wow. :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 13, 2018, 07:27:14 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

 :like:

What do you reckon to the paracord strap?

Previous owner said he had worn the watch only a few times, but as you can see the strap is already a bit dirty (brown stains). The clasp thing is a bit fiddly, not easy to put on. Strap looks cool though :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 13, 2018, 07:27:33 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

That band really sets that watch off! Wow. :like:

:tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 13, 2018, 07:28:31 AM
And night pic?   :pok:

I'll try to take one later :salute:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 13, 2018, 09:12:26 AM
My Seiko ... a divers watch fan since the 70’s
Very good looking watch, Ray! :like:

+1  :drool:.

Seiko divers are beautiful ... maybe I should give my black Monster some wristtime again ... ? :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 13, 2018, 09:14:03 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

That band really sets that watch off! Wow. :like:

:tu:

Must ... not ... look ... at ... Victorinox ... Watches ...  :dwts:

I can't help myself, that's a real beauty mate  :drool:.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 13, 2018, 09:58:49 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

That band really sets that watch off! Wow. :like:

:tu:

Must ... not ... look ... at ... Victorinox ... Watches ...  :dwts:

I can't help myself, that's a real beauty mate  :drool:.

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: twiliter on December 13, 2018, 11:45:22 AM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

Nice one R!  :cheers:

How are you liking the weight of the titanium compared to your steel one?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Rapidray on December 14, 2018, 05:53:39 PM
My Seiko ... a divers watch fan since the 70’s
Very good looking watch, Ray! :like:
Thank you!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 14, 2018, 05:55:20 PM
Here's my latest one:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/victorinox-inox-sky-high.jpg)

Nice one R!  :cheers:

How are you liking the weight of the titanium compared to your steel one?

You remembered :tu:
This one is really a lot lighter and thus more comfortable. But the steel one is still very nice to wear.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Rapidray on December 14, 2018, 05:56:48 PM
My Seiko ... a divers watch fan since the 70’s
Very good looking watch, Ray! :like:

+1  :drool:.

Seiko divers are beautiful ... maybe I should give my black Monster some wristtime again ... ? :think:
Oh, most definitely! Let the Monster out!...when they ask who let the Monster out? Tell them I did!  :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 17, 2018, 12:05:58 AM
Alright, I picked this up today.  What is it?  It seems to be a television station gave it to someone.  Its pre 2004 so no model number and the serial number is leading me nowhere.  I like it other than the strap that was is a replacement.  Might be time to go nato?  The crystal is "glass" not mineral.  There are scratches but doesn't affect much.   
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: CMUtuba on December 19, 2018, 12:32:26 AM
I've gotten two watches somewhat recently. In October, I started my first permanent job in my field after being a seasonal worker for five years :woohoo:, so I celebrated by getting myself a new G-Shock. Went with the GWM5610. Figured I was done with watches for a little while but I was just given a casio CA-53W. It isn't as tough as the G, but I love that I don't feel it on my wrist. Both are excellent additions to the collection.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2018, 06:34:43 AM
Nice watches. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 21, 2018, 08:54:51 AM
Alright, I picked this up today.  What is it?  It seems to be a television station gave it to someone.  Its pre 2004 so no model number and the serial number is leading me nowhere.  I like it other than the strap that was is a replacement.  Might be time to go nato?  The crystal is "glass" not mineral.  There are scratches but doesn't affect much.   
That’s a nice find!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2018, 02:53:48 PM
Thank you.  I like the simple dial a lot.  I like simple dials in general so this ticked a lot of boxes.  Added new battery and it fired right up.  This is my second Vic watch.  My other still needs some work yet. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 21, 2018, 05:20:50 PM
Thank you.  I like the simple dial a lot.  I like simple dials in general so this ticked a lot of boxes.  Added new battery and it fired right up.  This is my second Vic watch.  My other still needs some work yet.
Totally, numbers on every mark rather then dots, no extras, just simple!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on December 21, 2018, 07:04:14 PM
A friend of mine works at a recycling centre.

He fished a Pulsar from a container for me.
Automatic movement, power reserve indicator (Seiko movt).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/aeabfa02d934d3e94b8d465cd1c4bd53.jpg)

Probably trashed because the bracelet broke, since it started working after some shakes.

So I cleaned it up and put a classy strap on it.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/11ebd6a84a6adad7931ca74661df229c.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 21, 2018, 07:24:46 PM
A friend of mine works at a recycling centre.

He fished a Pulsar from a container for me.


Totally illegal in NL ;)

But nice watch!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on December 21, 2018, 07:25:21 PM
Here too... :whistle:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on December 21, 2018, 07:28:48 PM
:D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 21, 2018, 09:01:19 PM
In this case, the real crime is throwing away such a watch because of a broken strap  :pok:.

Great find Nick  :tu:.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 21, 2018, 09:05:01 PM
Just saw your post Aloha007, beautiful classic Victorinox watch mate  :drool:.

Okay, it has some battle scars, but those only add more character to it  :tu:.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 21, 2018, 09:09:55 PM
@ CMUtuba: Some real classic Casio's you have there my friend  :tu:.

Seeing that calculator Casio reminded me that I have one of those tucked away somewhere as well, be it a "more recent" version, from back in the days when we had to know phonenumbers from our friends, and being able to put them in your watch was real cool ...

I know the strap on mine was broken, but I should try to dig up the watch one of these days ...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on December 21, 2018, 11:07:41 PM
Did you throw it away because the broken strap? :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on December 21, 2018, 11:09:57 PM
Switched the strap one last time to match the original better (it had some Fix-O-Flex parts attached when I got it, not original either)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/a6b417544c590cd84c72f102fd7012e7.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 21, 2018, 11:13:41 PM
Did you throw it away because the broken strap? :rofl:

 :twak:

No, I got a G-shock (which I still wear every day at work) and the calculator Casio went into a drawer. 

And when I wanted to wear it again and dug it up out of the drawer the strap felt real fragile and when I put it on it broke in 6 pieces or so ...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: CMUtuba on December 21, 2018, 11:57:25 PM
Thanks! They're both pretty great. You should definitely dig up the calculator watch. Bands are cheap!


@ CMUtuba: Some real classic Casio's you have there my friend  :tu:.

Seeing that calculator Casio reminded me that I have one of those tucked away somewhere as well, be it a "more recent" version, from back in the days when we had to know phonenumbers from our friends, and being able to put them in your watch was real cool ...

I know the strap on mine was broken, but I should try to dig up the watch one of these days ...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 22, 2018, 06:36:02 AM
In this case, the real crime is throwing away such a watch because of a broken strap  :pok:.

Great find Nick  :tu:.

 :iagree:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 22, 2018, 06:37:34 AM
Just saw your post Aloha007, beautiful classic Victorinox watch mate  :drool:.

Okay, it has some battle scars, but those only add more character to it  :tu:.

Thank you.  Wore it today and its sure is comfortable.  Still want to get a new strap for it tho.  I'll wear this one out for the time being. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: sak60 on December 22, 2018, 08:16:25 AM
A friend of mine works at a recycling centre.

He fished a Pulsar from a container for me.
Automatic movement, power reserve indicator (Seiko movt).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/aeabfa02d934d3e94b8d465cd1c4bd53.jpg)

Probably trashed because the bracelet broke, since it started working after some shakes.

So I cleaned it up and put a classy strap on it.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/11ebd6a84a6adad7931ca74661df229c.jpg)
I like it .
I think the strap really suits it. :salute:
Switched the strap one last time to match the original better (it had some Fix-O-Flex parts attached when I got it, not original either)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/a6b417544c590cd84c72f102fd7012e7.jpg)
That one too  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on December 22, 2018, 08:36:57 AM
Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on January 16, 2019, 03:00:53 AM
This one arrived today!   I just love the amber backlight.
(http://i.imgur.com/CjvZHhc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZBcxNBo.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on January 21, 2019, 01:31:44 AM
This is now on order. The spinaker Dumas.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190121/a61c08df5092c684d270760359cb4b80.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on January 26, 2019, 07:17:12 PM
Just arrived after a long journey from Russia!
(http://i.imgur.com/6C7q3hf.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 26, 2019, 07:45:00 PM
Nice clown!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on January 27, 2019, 01:23:43 AM
Nice clown!
JR

Thanks! Just finished sizing it.  Could have probably taken another link out but my cheap pin tool broke.  Fits well enough!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 27, 2019, 04:55:04 AM
Nice clown!
JR

Thanks! Just finished sizing it.  Could have probably taken another link out but my cheap pin tool broke.  Fits well enough!
Ouch,
I hate how one can be to loose, yet then one more too tight, it’s like a t-shirt, an xl too loose yet a large to tight..
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 27, 2019, 05:35:09 AM
Looks great, Clown! :like:

Seems the new ones still have the arm-hair pullers. :ahhh

The unused one in the collection still has the SS arm-hair puller on it, but the beater has either a yellow rubber strap or black nylon strap(rotating them out periodically).

Perhaps they have fixed the bracelets, but the one on yours looks exactly like the ones that mine came with. :ahhh
It does work fine if you shave your wrist. :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on January 27, 2019, 05:38:08 AM
Looks great, Clown! :like:

Seems the new ones still have the arm-hair pullers. :ahhh

The unused one in the collection still has the SS arm-hair puller on it, but the beater has either a yellow rubber strap or black nylon strap(rotating them out periodically).

Perhaps they have fixed the bracelets, but the one on yours looks exactly like the ones that mine came with. :ahhh
It does work fine if you shave your wrist. :)
 

Yeah its definitely not the best bracelet but luckilly my arms have never had much hair.  I'd like to keep it on a bracelet though and will look into a more comfortable replacement at some point.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on January 27, 2019, 06:27:08 AM
The bracelet is much better than it looks. Try it on for a few days first.
Also Google the hack for faster date change.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on January 29, 2019, 08:35:14 PM
No pics yet but I now have an old omega seamaster. Needs a clean and a new strap.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 09, 2019, 12:12:42 AM
No pics yet but I now have an old omega seamaster. Needs a clean and a new strap.

C’mon pics already! :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 09, 2019, 12:18:40 AM
Right these aren’t new to me, but are recently rediscovered. Elgin watch co. Full hunter in a rolled gold case and the other one (need to look up the makers mark) in a 9ct case. Both from family members on my late fathers side

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/454b6a9e37f9aab3cb8f411fd2363973.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/0a48d2b2b330dc71d88b52afde844b08.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/d4de4fc35fd9e45774b793b96a484def.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 09, 2019, 12:53:46 AM
Nice smashie :tu:
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: zoidberg on February 09, 2019, 09:40:51 PM
No pics yet but I now have an old omega seamaster. Needs a clean and a new strap.

C’mon pics already! :)

Yeah still looking for the backup camera.   :facepalm:   :kirky:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on February 11, 2019, 07:57:22 PM
My latest (which I've had for a while now) is a first gen Apple watch.  I didn't think I'd really like having a smarsmurfch, but since I can't use my phone in most areas at work, having the watch comes in handy.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2019, 03:50:30 AM
Smashie,

I'm just now seeing the pocket watches. Those of gorgeous! :drool:

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2019, 03:51:17 AM
Friend gave me a USA made self-winding Timex today. Looks like it was never worn. Now to pick a band. :ahhh


(https://i.imgur.com/xLJ75bq.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 01, 2019, 09:27:20 AM
Friend gave me a USA made self-winding Timex today. Looks like it was never worn. Now to pick a band. :ahhh


(https://i.imgur.com/xLJ75bq.jpg)

Tan leather with white stitching :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 02, 2019, 04:59:05 AM
Thanks for the recommendation, Smashie! I had picked a brown textured leather strap out this morning and wore it today. It never quite looked good to me.
(https://i.imgur.com/rNe6osh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uFphSmn.jpg)

Then I read your comment and it got me thinking. I don't have a band with white stitching, which would be awesome, but I found something pretty close.

(https://i.imgur.com/MH2hu0f.jpg)

Love it with the tan strap. Thanks for the idea, Smashie!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 02, 2019, 05:21:55 AM
Nice :tu:
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 02, 2019, 05:24:02 AM
Nice :tu:
JR
Thank you, JR!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on March 02, 2019, 06:53:56 AM
That's nice, the tan does look good :)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 02, 2019, 07:04:00 AM
That's nice, the tan does look good :)
Thank you, Reinier!  :cheers:


Guess this one, being the third mechanical Timex in the collection, makes me a Timex fan?  :dunno: :)

(https://i.imgur.com/ATfXURP.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on March 02, 2019, 08:28:33 AM
Who called my name?!

Oh, nevermind...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 02, 2019, 09:19:48 AM
Looks good mate :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 03, 2019, 06:41:29 AM
Looks good mate :tu:
Thank you, Smashie!  :cheers:

Who called my name?!

Oh, nevermind...
I didn't call your name, Timex.  :P
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 16, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
Ok arriving early next week (I'm a bit excited)   But as I'm going to do a write up on this, you get this hint.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190316/07a1cafc50138b5d22889e15b8bd1c4d.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 19, 2019, 03:24:29 PM
And I missed the postman today :(
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 20, 2019, 12:59:29 AM
But I did pick it up from the sorting office

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/d177ffec9e8f8e31782f4e7d9af22114.jpg)

Full review coming soon
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 21, 2019, 07:41:23 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on April 02, 2019, 02:25:29 AM
Got two today.  Nothing really fancy but I like them both!
(http://i.imgur.com/ppnsg5l.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 02, 2019, 08:01:58 PM
Got two today.  Nothing really fancy but I like them both!
(http://i.imgur.com/ppnsg5l.jpg)

I see you've fully subscribed to the more is better philosophy when it comes to buying straps :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Mechanickal on April 02, 2019, 08:40:02 PM
:ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/29356cd3c4a0d8752898b3b3eba2c308.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/d281e17591ead2d99ce06da3717cfa06.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/4801b159cbc6d6092f5bccf2cecc58c6.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on April 02, 2019, 09:14:16 PM
:drool:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 02, 2019, 11:08:29 PM
Oh that’s nifty!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on April 03, 2019, 02:22:34 AM
I see you've fully subscribed to the more is better philosophy when it comes to buying straps :tu:

Lol there's another orange NATO and a black leather strap not shown in the pic.  Got these two watches and the straps off a guy on another forum.  The straps came with the Weekender.  Guess I'm covered for any occasion!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on April 03, 2019, 02:24:11 AM
:ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/29356cd3c4a0d8752898b3b3eba2c308.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/d281e17591ead2d99ce06da3717cfa06.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/4801b159cbc6d6092f5bccf2cecc58c6.jpg)

Thats a nice looking watch! :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on May 16, 2019, 09:42:44 PM
This is the last-one I purchased.  Tritium Deep Blue.

(https://i.imgur.com/DzVOhnH.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 04, 2019, 08:14:48 AM
Holy crap. A friend of mine gifted me this tonight.  :o

Seiko ProspeX Automatic Driver "Samurai" Air Diver's Special Edition.

(https://i.imgur.com/YmdhGKk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZJTzanZ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3i3T6um.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: clown on June 06, 2019, 12:26:32 AM
Just got this one today.  Cool looking little hand winder.  We'll see how it hold up but for $15 shipped from India it was worth a shot  :D
(http://i.imgur.com/zzzxXI9.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on June 06, 2019, 07:17:51 AM
Samsung Galaxy Watch! Stunned!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190606/ffe26e7916e6677d2b798d69c560577c.jpg)

Στάλθηκε από το MAR-LX1A μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on June 06, 2019, 04:56:05 PM
 :like:  Lots of info on the dial.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on June 06, 2019, 04:57:06 PM
I dont get around to these parts much.  Just now catching up tho and WOW there are some fantastic watches pictured.    :gimme:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 06, 2019, 06:34:49 PM
 :cheers: Aloha
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on June 06, 2019, 07:30:49 PM
Another watch.


No, I fooled you, it's just another watchface. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190606/cccb2aa8d86740d6b6caec58f533b3c3.jpg)

Στάλθηκε από το MAR-LX1A μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on June 06, 2019, 10:00:25 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: derekmac on June 18, 2019, 08:11:06 PM
For Fathers Day/Birthday (end of month) I got a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier.  I have to say I'm really liking it so far!  Now to remember that it's not a G-Shock... :dwts:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: kkokkolis on June 18, 2019, 10:31:51 PM
They are durable, don't be afraid.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on July 17, 2019, 01:00:43 PM
I just bought this small I.N.O.X. for my wife (it's our wedding anniversary today).

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/victorinox-inox-small.jpg)

It's a second hand one. Seller asked roughly half of the MSRP. I was willing to buy it for his asking price but when I asked if the price was negotiable he immediately knocked off €35 ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Chako on July 17, 2019, 01:06:59 PM
Very classy. I am sure she will love it.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 17, 2019, 01:46:45 PM
Casio Edifice EF-547D-1A1VEF.

It's been my EDC since I got it. Love the look and feel of it (to quote her...).

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50835.0;attach=438948;image)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50835.0;attach=438950;image)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Chako on July 17, 2019, 01:55:51 PM
Great looking watch pfrsantos.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on August 08, 2019, 10:56:21 PM
Got this months ago. Never got to post this before.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 13, 2019, 06:36:28 AM
Got this months ago. Never got to post this before.
Very nice, Corwyn! :like:

Got this one recently as well(from a good friend). Not the same version, but these are great watches!  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/WIfCOd7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LhFndYB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yu2V03u.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Exeter on August 13, 2019, 07:49:20 PM
Got this Wave Ceptor Casio today. I just liked its aesthetics, and of course it never hurts if you can trust your time piece 100 percent of the time, no matter what.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Fast Bill on August 13, 2019, 10:55:43 PM
Crikey. There's no softening the lines on that beast are there?  :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Exeter on August 13, 2019, 11:00:34 PM
Crikey. There's no softening the lines on that beast are there?  :cheers:

That's the charm of it! :) (And of course although it looks angular, boxy, actually it's pretty comfortable.)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 15, 2019, 03:14:12 PM
I had one of these years ago when I used to dive. It went missing so I got another.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190815/799ef7a7bc5acda73e05f6dc5e16e210.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 15, 2019, 05:32:45 PM
I had one of these years ago when I used to dive. It went missing so I got another.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190815/799ef7a7bc5acda73e05f6dc5e16e210.jpg)

I've been looking at one of those for over a week now, thinking about getting myself one... But funds are low and the wishlist is long  ::).

Congrats on the beautiful Seiko mate  :cheers:.

Edit: The bezel being one click too far to the left in the pic does make my OCD itch...  :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 15, 2019, 06:06:00 PM
I've been looking at one of those for over a week now, thinking about getting myself one... But funds are low and the wishlist is long  ::).

Congrats on the beautiful Seiko mate  :cheers:.

Edit: The bezel being one click too far to the left in the pic does make my OCD itch...  :ahhh

You are right. The bezel was off but i had just opened the box.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: RR1551 on August 26, 2019, 01:20:06 AM
I just ordered a Seiko SRP777J1, as it reminds me of the iconic 6309. I'll post a pic when I get it in the mail

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Corwyn on October 03, 2019, 09:11:52 AM
Sold a Seiko, an Orient, a Victorinox and 9 knives and got this baby with the money. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 03, 2019, 09:38:22 AM
Excellent choice  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Antti Lammi on October 03, 2019, 03:33:23 PM
Boughted my first G-Shock
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 12, 2019, 10:18:41 PM
Sold a Seiko, an Orient, a Victorinox and 9 knives and got this baby with the money. What do you guys think?
Gorgeous!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 12, 2019, 10:19:30 PM
Boughted my first G-Shock
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Nice one, Antti!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 12, 2019, 11:09:00 PM
Boughted my first G-Shock
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That’s interesting,
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Chako on October 14, 2019, 12:27:36 AM
Nice watch. You sort of got me into my next purchase...which is the analogue/digital GBA800. It also has the same Bluetooth connectivity.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: RR1551 on May 14, 2020, 10:09:40 PM
I just ordered a Casio Frogman-Antarctic Research model...it's my 1st Frogman(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/eb2cecadd2e0c0d00e7c341938b2813c.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Max Stone on May 14, 2020, 10:17:28 PM
Very nice RR1551  :like:

Come to think of it, Antarctica sounds kind of attractive right now...
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: RR1551 on May 18, 2020, 02:00:02 AM
Very nice RR1551  :like:

Come to think of it, Antarctica sounds kind of attractive right now...
feel your pain, as I lusted over one for a while before pulling the switch...

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 18, 2020, 03:58:20 AM
I always wanted a frogman, nice!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: RR1551 on May 19, 2020, 06:36:25 PM
I always wanted a frogman, nice!
JR
Great timepiece! Very rugged and well-constructed (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200519/26809df47a162591f768ff49236a0817.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Max Stone on May 20, 2020, 10:28:42 AM
It’s a G-Shock day!  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Ray S on July 10, 2020, 01:13:47 AM
Got this one at the flea market last week for $10. Needed a battery and the plastic band was history. Put on a temporary band while I look for a proper one.Talked with a friend of mine who has experience with Invicta and he says the bands are notorious for breaking.First band I have ever seen that has double pins on both sides.
Guy I got it from had a Lucien Piccard chronograph that I might pick up tomorrow if it is still there.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on July 22, 2020, 10:32:16 PM
Not a watch, but a watch winder. Useful for the Seiko 7S26 which can’t be wound manually.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200722/eed418ebd92c92a736077a1cadb4b934.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 29, 2020, 07:45:57 PM
Sold a Seiko, an Orient, a Victorinox and 9 knives and got this baby with the money. What do you guys think?

I think I have a Seiko, an Orient, a Victorinox and 9 knives. Too bad I can't find anyone to swap one of those for them...

 :facepalm:

 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Altis on July 30, 2020, 04:19:55 AM
Luch One Hand watch. I've come to love the one-hand watch. Plan on getting a Botta with the 24-hour one-hand some day.

(https://i.ibb.co/tKtKLTY/IMG-7508.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qjfjJ3m)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 30, 2020, 06:26:36 PM
Luch One Hand watch. I've come to love the one-hand watch. Plan on getting a Botta with the 24-hour one-hand some day.

(https://i.ibb.co/tKtKLTY/IMG-7508.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qjfjJ3m)

So... about 5h20m there?...

 :think: :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Altis on July 30, 2020, 07:46:27 PM
So... about 5h20m there?...

 :think: :think:

Yep -- the smallest marks are 5 minutes, bigger ones on the 15, so you kind of know around +/- 2 or 3 minutes accuracy. But most of the time, that's all I need to know -- roughly what time it is.

The flipside is that it's more like looking at a time gauge more like how you'd look at a progress bar or fuel gauge in a car. It's like a visual as to where you are in the day rather than giving you an exact number.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on July 31, 2020, 11:32:34 AM
Yep -- the smallest marks are 5 minutes, bigger ones on the 15, so you kind of know around +/- 2 or 3 minutes accuracy. But most of the time, that's all I need to know -- roughly what time it is.

The flipside is that it's more like looking at a time gauge more like how you'd look at a progress bar or fuel gauge in a car. It's like a visual as to where you are in the day rather than giving you an exact number.

I get the practicality of that but I don't think it'll work for me.

I have a G-Shock with radio control. I use it to adjust my analogic watches to the second...

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Altis on July 31, 2020, 07:15:01 PM
I get the practicality of that but I don't think it'll work for me.

I have a G-Shock with radio control. I use it to adjust my analogic watches to the second...

 :facepalm:

Oh I understand -- I'm about the same way with my Casios (F-91, A158, GA2110).  :cheers: But it's different when the watch gives you an exact time and it's incorrect -- vs giving you a rough time.

For days where the exact minute doesn't matter, the one-hand is just a nice, different experience. I also wanted at least one mechanical watch, and love the Cyrillic watchface.

The Botta 24-hour is even more interesting to me as the watch hand is like a gauge for where you are in the day, or where you are in the sun cycle. But they're like CAD$700.  :o
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 11, 2020, 09:15:47 PM
Here's my latest watch, got it last week  ;).

(https://i.imgur.com/yg66YP8.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 11, 2020, 09:52:04 PM
Here's my latest watch, got it last week  ;).

(https://i.imgur.com/yg66YP8.jpg)
What happened to 5 & 7?
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 11, 2020, 10:01:21 PM
What happened to 5 & 7?
JR

Yeah well... we don't do 5 & 7 anymore here, great when you have the evening shift, but it does kinda s*ck the rest of the time...  ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 11, 2020, 10:04:50 PM
 :whistle:

Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/kbfmHcL.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 11, 2020, 10:17:05 PM
:whistle:

Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/kbfmHcL.jpg)
Well there’s the 5, lol..
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 11, 2020, 10:17:52 PM
I guess the 7 was just glowing in the other pic with the hands,,
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 11, 2020, 11:03:48 PM
I guess the 7 was just glowing in the other pic with the hands,,
JR

Had to take another look at my own picture before I got it...

 :facepalm:

 :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 11, 2020, 11:11:36 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I was enjoying my sunflower seeds, I almost spit them across the room laughing,, lol
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on October 12, 2020, 07:28:47 AM
Bought my partners son his first GShock, DW5600. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 12, 2020, 02:51:54 PM
Bought my partners son his first GShock, DW5600.
That’s cool! I wish my wife bought me a gshock, she wants one of those Apple smart watch thingys, all so she can keep up to date with everything while doing her walking, heck I just bought her a treadmill, I just want a farmerX but in red.. :dd:
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on January 20, 2021, 09:35:32 PM
I just entered the 21st century with this Fossil Gen 5e running Wear OS.

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fossilgen5e.jpg)

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spotifygen5e.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: cody6268 on January 27, 2021, 03:11:49 AM
1969 Timex Viscount and a pre-1963 TImex, unknown. These are both English-made automatic mechanical watches. I paid $20 for the pair, and am beginning to wonder if I smurfed. TImex and "high end watch" don't go in the same sentence. Timex and "lasts a long time" rarely go in the same sentence. Timex and "your jeweler will fix it" rarely go in the same sentence (and for me, it's true).  The Viscount will last a decent amount of time; but the older one won't. I set them and then carried them around in my hand a bit to let them wind up. I hope I didn't screw them up when I set them, but who knows.  I think the Viscount will be salvageable and become my new dress watch. The black dialled watch will likely end up being given to my jeweler for parts. It tends to stop a lot.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50878948113_c660bce2d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kvZUFk)Old Timex Watches (https://flic.kr/p/2kvZUFk) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: McStitchy on January 27, 2021, 06:14:47 PM
I like the classic looks of your Timex watches Cody  :tu:

... just be careful with the magnets around them  :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: McStitchy on January 27, 2021, 06:19:32 PM
I just entered the 21st century with this Fossil Gen 5e running Wear OS.

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fossilgen5e.jpg)

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spotifygen5e.jpg)

Congrats Reinier... looking good.
And you can control the music player too  :tu:

I have a smart watch that came with my phone. I've really tried to like it, but it's just not for me.

Instead I've got this G-Shock.
GD-350-1BER  ... even vibrates  :P
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Reinier on January 27, 2021, 09:09:01 PM
Thank you!
I quite like the Spotify controls. I use them while riding my bike for example. But somehow it has stopped showing the album art :think:
So, Wear OS is not perfect. Lots of weird stuff going on. For example I can only get US news headlines to show, not a single Dutch one. Even though it's supposed to follow your Google Assistant settings :dunno:
And the watch seems to forget several config settings whenever it's turned off and on again.

Nice G-Shock :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: McStitchy on January 27, 2021, 09:12:36 PM
Uh, that can be annoying. Could be so nice if its all working as expected.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on March 20, 2021, 04:43:03 AM
I was able to acquire the new Helm Vanuatu titanium-version, as of late.

(https://i.imgur.com/9NmT6pNl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dgWf1fOl.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: N05J3W3 on August 03, 2021, 12:46:58 AM
That would be a Hamilton, the Pilot Pioneer. It's a reasonably accurate reproduction of the military issue W10 but with some upgrades like a sapphire crystal and an 80h power reserve.

Small case, and thin [handwinder, no rotor] so it almost disappears under a cuff. Wears great on a G10 NATO strap, which is a personal preference.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on November 19, 2021, 01:43:27 AM
Long winded name this one, Elliot Brown Holton Professional. Phew. It's tough as old boots, the only new watch currently issued in the British armed forces and that's only to select units. You can buy them from their website but the issued variant is slightly different in a few places.

I've added the bracelet to mine, I do like the lumed logo on the clasp. Standard it comes on either a rubber strap or a G10. But they've been very clever with the spring bars, or lack of them. What they have are are stainless bars that are threaded on one end and a pentalobe head. So it's really easy to change the strap. They provide the tool as well.
The DLC finish is perfect and will outlast me!


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I'll take better photos soon, the phone doesnt work well in low light on luminous watches
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 14, 2021, 11:08:32 PM
This arrived today, all the way from the US. The Sangin Overlord.

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 14, 2021, 11:19:20 PM
Nice couple of watches.  That Overlord is really sweet. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 30, 2021, 05:56:42 AM
I'll second that!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on December 30, 2021, 05:28:30 PM
I got myself a Xiaomi / Amazfit T-Rex pro.

It looks like a G-shock for the smart watch age. It replaced the GX-56 I have been wearing for the past few months.

Stock photograph included for reference
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on January 05, 2022, 03:55:26 AM
1940s Jaeger Lecoultre (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220105/37abd7774e5df3586b692d4484ca5d7b.jpg)


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on January 05, 2022, 03:55:49 AM
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 05, 2022, 04:12:56 PM
Got this second hand Seiko. It feels a little "plastickie", I'd expect it to feel heavier and sturdier but I still like it. Been my EDC since I got it. Not very cheap, but it was a model I never saw before.

The Waceceptor funcion works like a charm. I use the alarms a lot. The glowing hands are very noticeable, at least for a couple of hours.

One little think: the seller replaced the battery just before giving me the watch. I think they put a regular battery, not a rechargeable one. The power dial is awlways in the same position, no matter if the watch is exposed to sunlight or not.

Does anyone know if this can damage the watch? I think the only thing it does is that the battery doesn't get charged and will get worn out faster. When this happens, I'll be sure to replace it with a rechargeable one.

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on January 05, 2022, 11:10:48 PM
I would get rid of that battery and put in the capacitor like it needs. The charging circuit could overcharge the battery and cause it to leak, ruining the watch.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on January 05, 2022, 11:39:21 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220105/5b35fa25121aabdea3d3cf1b598d78e0.jpg)


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Lovely JLC  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 06, 2022, 12:34:30 PM
I would get rid of that battery and put in the capacitor like it needs. The charging circuit could overcharge the battery and cause it to leak, ruining the watch.


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Thanks, I didn't considered that. I asked how much that type of battery would cost, I was told it would be about €30 (instead of €5 for the regular ones).

This is turning out to be an expensive watch...

 :-\
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on January 06, 2022, 02:18:20 PM
Thanks, I didn't considered that. I asked how much that type of battery would cost, I was told it would be about €30 (instead of €5 for the regular ones).

This is turning out to be an expensive watch...

 :-\
It pays off in the long run. And it’s still cheaper than servicing one of my watches, which runs anywhere from $175 to $650 depending on what it is.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on January 06, 2022, 04:29:06 PM
It pays off in the long run. And it’s still cheaper than servicing one of my watches, which runs anywhere from $175 to $650 depending on what it is.


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Guess you're right. I only have a watch (Seiko 5) that cost me 3-digits, bought new, and it's broken. Seems it has a problem common to some production batch. Neverthless, it'll cost €80+ to fix it, so it stays broken and I'm off Seiko watches.

The battery replacement in this Casio will bring it to 3 digits, too. Wave ceptor, tough solar, dressy looking... it may be worth it. It's been on my wrist ever since I got it.

 8) 8)


Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on January 06, 2022, 04:51:08 PM
If it’s a Seiko 5 that’s a very common movement. I’ve seen 7S26 movements sell for as little as $35, and they aren’t difficult to swap if you have the patience and the tools.


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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: buggs on February 05, 2022, 07:22:08 AM
1969 Timex Viscount and a pre-1963 TImex, unknown. These are both English-made automatic mechanical watches. I paid $20 for the pair, and am beginning to wonder if I smurfed. TImex and "high end watch" don't go in the same sentence. Timex and "lasts a long time" rarely go in the same sentence. Timex and "your jeweler will fix it" rarely go in the same sentence (and for me, it's true).  The Viscount will last a decent amount of time; but the older one won't. I set them and then carried them around in my hand a bit to let them wind up. I hope I didn't screw them up when I set them, but who knows.  I think the Viscount will be salvageable and become my new dress watch. The black dialled watch will likely end up being given to my jeweler for parts. It tends to stop a lot.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50878948113_c660bce2d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kvZUFk)Old Timex Watches (https://flic.kr/p/2kvZUFk) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr

While in general I agree with your assessment of Timex, including my latest Timex which is nice enough looking but the lume is basically non-existent rendering it useless outside of daylight hours, I do have a bit of an oddity on my hands. 

I have a Timex Triathlon I bought in 1987 that I subsequently took with me on my travels to Australia.  I became a certified diver there, PADI, and did my Advanced certification as well.  Back in 87 you needed a watch (and a Walkman), not necessarily for diving but I took it on every dive I did while there (about 15 total) and it went as far as 100 feet on a number of occasions.  I still have that watch to this day.  It's gone through a few batteries, not surprisingly, in the interim but it is still running to this day.  It's only on it's second watch band as well.  I don't know if the devil made it or what, but it lives up to their old advertising maxim of "takes a licking and keeps on ticking". 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Kev D on March 08, 2022, 01:48:07 PM
Treated myself to a smartwatch, samsung watch 4 classic 46mm. Picked it up yesterday so still playing with it and eating through battery fast as a result.

I chose the stainless steel one and have fitted a stainless steel strap to it as well.  Current watch face is one off the play store MD274.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/aed3e5851fc31057b8faaf3cb9495d5d.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2022, 04:43:22 PM
Thats a lot of info displayed.  Pretty cool  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 20, 2022, 12:27:31 PM
Just arrived, Sangin Instruments Neptune in DLC.

Automatic movement, rubber strap and DLC bracelet.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220420/c57729f71fbe0f9a4d84fa45e03a0ce8.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220420/6376114f07056d6c83b4dd47360dae30.jpg)
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on April 20, 2022, 12:55:23 PM
Nice looking watch Smashie :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on April 20, 2022, 12:57:21 PM
Picked up this Citizen Diver, I’ve had a Citizen Aqualand for over 30 years and love it, bought this new one as it’s a bit more everyday

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on April 24, 2022, 12:26:46 AM
Couple of really nice watches.  Loving that green. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on April 24, 2022, 01:07:05 AM
Thanks Aloha :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 12, 2022, 09:28:40 PM
Picked up this Citizen Diver, I’ve had a Citizen Aqualand for over 30 years and love it, bought this new one as it’s a bit more everyday

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Awesome dive-watch John  :drool:.

Looks like we share another passion aside from tools and SAKs  ;).

The watch virus flared up again a year ago or so, after it had been dormant for some time...

Here's one I got earlier this year.

(https://i.imgur.com/37i5XvT.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yZtJwbp.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/t7PdQRI.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/t4hUael.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/U0q4dmo.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ust4pwk.jpeg)

It's a beatblasted Seiko SKX007 (buckle and clasp are also beatblasted) on a new grey Turtle strap.  It has a Seiko 4R36 mechanism,  double domed safire with a coin edged bezel, signed crown and...

an original Seiko SPB237 (new Captain Willard) dial and hands.

I've wanted a modded Seiko for years, and this one is exactly the way I want it, I'm over the moon with this one  :D.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 12, 2022, 10:29:53 PM
And I got this beauty last weekend as an early birthday (and Christmas  ::)) gift from Misses TG-24 8).

(https://i.imgur.com/j9QRthv.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oGRMHUs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TbX7ZKl.jpeg)

A Seiko SRPE03K1, or better known as a King Turtle.  The dial and strap are in this cool olive drab army green colour, sometimes it looks green, other times black, depending on the light.

I'll try to post more pics during my vacation (two more days of work to go...).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on July 12, 2022, 11:02:47 PM
And I got this beauty last weekend as an early birthday (and Christmas  ::)) gift from Misses TG-24 8).

(https://i.imgur.com/j9QRthv.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oGRMHUs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TbX7ZKl.jpeg)

A Seiko SRPE03K1, or better known as a King Turtle.  The dial and strap are in this cool olive drab army green colour, sometimes it looks green, other times black, depending on the light.

I'll try to post more pics during my vacation (two more days of work to go...).
That’s an absolute beauty Eric :like:
Had an eye on one for myself for a while now, such a great design
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on August 15, 2022, 12:03:29 PM
Well I’ve bought two in the last month. Both from CWC

The SBS diver

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220815/084bd3c2519e7558e87ca9b8302ad245.jpg)

And the G22 automatic

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220815/8803d4e86dc50cdd1a4b43c3c79b5366.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 15, 2022, 02:17:36 PM
I'm ashamed to say,  but I had not heard from CWC until now (and checking out their site,  I wish I still hadn't heard from them...  My wallet is hurting already,  no need for yet another way of spending more money  :ahhh).

Awesome looking watches, that's for sure  :tu:.

Small correction to my previous post, my latest Seiko is the SRPE05K1, not the 03K1 as I first said (the 03K1 is the same watch, but with black dial and steel bracelet).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nakken on August 28, 2022, 10:46:41 AM
I bought this Sidegren watch half a year ago, very satisfied! ::)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on August 28, 2022, 10:56:46 AM
I bought this Sidegren watch half a year ago, very satisfied! ::)
It’s a beauty :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on September 21, 2022, 04:38:50 AM
TC-9 1970’s Bronze Divers from Kickstarter

@pietervn has an earlier model he showed me, knew I had to have one :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220921/ed52012525fcefac72fdd2d20bcb13bd.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220921/610be1f4f0abbcaa75abcf63f1b4ef52.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220921/207345aeadc1e7c2ba8bbaa51440b679.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 21, 2022, 06:20:04 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pietervn on September 21, 2022, 01:02:06 PM
TC-9 1970’s Bronze Divers from Kickstarter

@pietervn has an earlier model he showed me, knew I had to have one :)


Congrats!!!

A very beautiful watch!!!

Pete
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on September 21, 2022, 01:35:43 PM
Thanks Barry and Pete :tu:

Pete catch up soon mate :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pietervn on September 21, 2022, 01:48:32 PM
Thanks Barry and Pete :tu:

Pete catch up soon mate :cheers:

Indeed, well overdue.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: cody6268 on September 29, 2022, 09:02:39 PM
Casio Databank CA-53W.   As it just so happened today, after looking at this one for a month at my local Walmart, there was a clerk at the jewelry counter, so I got her to get it out.

While I thought this one had all the Databank features (like a contact list/phonebook), this one's just got the calculator, dual time, and a stopwatch. Still more than my F-117; except this one (annoyingly) isn't backlit.  Don't want a smart watch, don't need a smart watch, this does the job well; and if it breaks or otherwise fails, I'm only out $20--not $200 plus.

The DBC-32 I'm looking at next. It has the phonebook/databank feature, a ten year battery, a backlight, and bigger buttons--at only $35.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pT2nHkjt/IMG-20220929-145832.jpg)

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 29, 2022, 10:54:03 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on September 30, 2022, 05:35:56 AM
Though I prefer a G-Shock these days, I thought those data bank and calculator watches were insanely cool when I was a kid. Nice score!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 30, 2022, 06:47:41 AM
Me too!  They were a big deal if you had one.  I didn't  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nakken on September 30, 2022, 09:52:45 AM
I thought those data bank and calculator watches were insanely cool when I was a kid. Nice score!
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on September 30, 2022, 12:07:31 PM
As much as I don’t like them. They are useful on occasion. Apple Watch 8.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220930/745506e2db4e0405c7be125f7afb368c.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 02, 2022, 04:55:19 PM
I liked the colours
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Echotech on October 03, 2022, 12:01:19 AM
I do too, that’s a beauty dks :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on October 03, 2022, 06:03:40 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: dks on October 03, 2022, 08:03:30 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 03, 2022, 02:42:05 PM
That's a beautiful watch :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on October 21, 2022, 12:55:52 PM
The newish Seiko GMT, a second time zone is useful for me. Plus new phone arrived with a non potato like camera.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/e21076b12e5b624fa903094d76eb47e5.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 21, 2022, 06:25:44 PM
Very nice!  I love that orange face.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: buggs on November 05, 2022, 05:17:21 AM
The newish Seiko GMT, a second time zone is useful for me. Plus new phone arrived with a non potato like camera.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/e21076b12e5b624fa903094d76eb47e5.jpg)

Very nice, though it may be a self serving statement as I bought this exact watch earlier in the year. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on November 06, 2022, 04:42:22 AM
Love the Seiko GMT  :drool:.

So many beautiful watches, such difficult choices...  :ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nakken on November 06, 2022, 08:31:03 AM
Love the Seiko GMT  :drool:.

So many beautiful watches, such difficult choices...  :ahhh
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 09, 2022, 03:12:12 PM
Right, a watch I've been after for a little while, I'll include the specs from the website as I'll forget things otherwise.

Quote
The GS Sapphire STAINLESS - next gen addition to the G10 range. Case dimensions are reminiscent of the original Fatboy but increased to 200 metres waterproof. Swiss-made precision and quality in a rugged durable military stainless steel case with screw down crown and screw caseback. Ideal for all types of activities, including all watersports and diving. Available non-date or Navigator with date.

Lithium battery for long life
Sapphire glass for scratch-resistance and durability
Anti-reflective coating on crystal
Screw-down crown
715 Ronda lithium swiss quartz 5 jewel movement
Screw-down case back
Stainless steel case
20atm / 200m water-resistance
39.5mm case incl. crown, 36.5mm without crown.
18mm lug width
Fixed strap bars
Date or non-date version

The photo's are mine though

(https://i.ibb.co/gdw1yH3/IMG-1432.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RNPn2Z9)

(https://i.ibb.co/qJHHsQh/IMG-1433.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sWTTwYc)

A good solid, everyday watch.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 14, 2022, 04:10:31 PM
Last one this year

The Newmark Watch Company Waterking.

Get one before they sell out!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221214/79f19bb0db80dc867ef72a570311b128.jpg)

More information from their website

Quote
The Newmark Waterking – simple, no gimmicks, reliable and fit for purpose.

The Waterking is based upon a watch which has its roots dating back to the late 1960s and which Newmark produced in very similar form until the early 1970s.

The design is of course in the spirit of those days when twin crown designs were very much in vogue and which have made a real comeback in recent years.

Whilst retaining the classic look and feel of the original Newmark, the 2022 Waterking has been updated with a modern automatic movement and enhanced durability through the use of a tough sapphire crystal.  Some may recognise the dial layout of this one from one of the few twin crown watches Newmark sold all those decades ago.

With its 200m of water resistance, the Waterking is a true ‘go anywhere’ watch with inbuilt reliability – requiring little, if any intervention. As long as it’s on your wrist you don’t need to wind it, you don’t need to set the date – just wear it and admire it!

The velvet black dial of this version is designed for ultimate legibility; with the anti-reflective sapphire crystal and generous luminous fill to the white hands you will have no trouble reading the time day or night.

Talking of night, then we have used Super Luminova X1-C3 luminous compound all round, ensuring a bright and long lasting glow.

Comes as standard on our high quality vintage style strap with signed tang type buckle. Of course, the standard lug width of 20mm means that the Waterking can be fitted with a plethora of different straps.

SPECIFICATIONS

Case:
316L Stainless Steel with DLC; brushed finish and polished lug chamfers
Diameter 38mm (excluding crown)
Lug tip to lug tip 47mm
Lug width 20mm
Thickness 11.5mm to top of crystal
Solid screw down case back with circular brushing
Water resistant to 200 metres (static pressure)

Crowns:
3.00: Stainless steel, signed, screw down (for time setting)
4.00: Stainless steel, non screw down (for internal bezel)

Crystal:
Flat sapphire with underside anti-reflective coating

Bezel:
Internal 60 minute bi directional with luminous triangle at 12; markers in silver

Dial:
Velvet black; Super Luminova GL X1-C3 luminous to hour markers and numerals

Hands:
Matt white; Super Luminova GL X1-C3 fill

Movement:
Miyota 9039 automatic with 24 jewels
28,800 bph (beats per hour)
Hand winding capability and hacking (stop second) function
Accuracy -10/+30s per day
Power Reserve 42 hrs

Also available with plain steel case with either black or blue dial.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 15, 2022, 07:40:18 PM
Oops I forgot about the eBay auction

CWC 30 minute stopwatch, glass will be sorted in the morning.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221215/13b4d37c7271bf961b60e38f13d408a6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221215/113b1505747dcf2b0ce6ae87e6730f86.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: nakken on December 15, 2022, 08:51:52 PM
Very nice! :o
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on December 16, 2022, 06:27:13 AM
It's hard for me to tell...what is the issue with the glass?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on December 16, 2022, 02:28:07 PM
It's scratched to buggery, I should get away with a polish. The lack of decent lighting didn't help me either  :twak:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on December 17, 2022, 06:14:03 AM
Hopefully the scratches didn't go too deep.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 25, 2022, 04:43:35 PM
My wife surprised me with a Peugeot for Christmas!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on December 25, 2022, 06:26:17 PM
 :like:  Very nice. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 25, 2022, 09:12:12 PM
Thanks Aloha!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on December 25, 2022, 10:02:09 PM
Looks good. I like the green dial! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2022, 02:37:56 AM
With luminous hands!  Thanks Farmer!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 26, 2022, 04:47:03 AM
That's a classic beauty mate  :like:.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2022, 04:05:18 PM
 :hatsoff: Cheers my friend! 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on January 05, 2023, 07:42:48 AM
My newest watch is a Helm Khuraburi  tool diver:  just finalized the sale, a few days ago.  It will jell with my other favorites in the stable:

(https://i.imgur.com/oYPELVgh.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2023, 03:18:43 PM
I like that!  Those straps are sharp too  :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on January 06, 2023, 01:26:29 AM
 :salute: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on January 06, 2023, 02:19:11 PM
The Ares Diver-1

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230106/3d96a1e43308730b5cb67426812fce05.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 06, 2023, 02:46:21 PM
 :tu: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on January 07, 2023, 03:33:12 AM
 :like: That Ares rocks!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on January 07, 2023, 04:11:43 AM
As I’m awake at the wrong time, killer lume on the Ares

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230107/c3bff06167f2a0dc9a0a903775af2740.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 07, 2023, 03:43:06 PM
 :tu: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on January 07, 2023, 06:46:56 PM
 :iagree: Hope you were able to get at least some quality sleep, Smashie!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on January 12, 2023, 06:09:31 AM
The Helm Khuraburi  finally landed today, and it was all I expected it to be.

(https://i.imgur.com/Y45xF5Gh.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 12, 2023, 04:24:56 PM
 :tu: NICE!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on February 08, 2023, 01:56:50 PM
Another re-release from CWC. The Sub Hunter

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230208/6735b5502afba4cdb46f8085d39fbd22.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230208/4c51eb4af612a27af2520276fb245d56.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: bryan123 on February 13, 2023, 03:31:02 AM
My lucky day, a Duro for 11. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 13, 2023, 04:01:39 AM
Dang, nice find,
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 13, 2023, 05:11:53 AM
 :iagree: !!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on February 13, 2023, 06:00:44 AM
And I recently received a Wal-Mart credit card...
:ahhh
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 13, 2023, 03:27:11 PM
Very nice find bryan123. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 15, 2023, 03:05:40 AM
My lucky day, a Duro for 11.

How’s the bezel on your Duro? Had one that was almost impossible to spin.

For that price I would be willing to try and pick up a better specimen.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 17, 2023, 03:15:32 AM
21 years I was in the Army and for most of it a G Shock 6600 was on my wrist.

Just got it’s new and improved brother the 6900-1 with Atomic Time and Solar.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/FullSizeRender_p7Zkio2urqGYBGExvCMf3U.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Farmer X on February 17, 2023, 05:59:41 AM
 :like: I had a G-Shock on my wrist during much of my enlistment (six years and some change in the Navy).
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Sos24 on February 17, 2023, 07:47:43 AM
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Sos24 on February 17, 2023, 07:51:13 AM
21 years I was in the Army and for most of it a G Shock 6600 was on my wrist.

Just got it’s new and improved brother the 6900-1 with Atomic Time and Solar.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/FullSizeRender_p7Zkio2urqGYBGExvCMf3U.jpg)
Nice watch Harley.  I usually stuck to Timex Ironman watches, but I know G-Shock have always had the reputation of being durable even in the toughest conditions.
Title: What is your latest watch
Post by: Sos24 on February 17, 2023, 08:01:47 AM
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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 27, 2023, 02:55:41 PM
One of my latest watches, got this one for Christmas from my wife and kids.

Another version of the Victorinox Airboss Automatic, I switched the brown leather strap it came on for a black/green Bond NATO strap right away.

(https://i.imgur.com/HY5gRdI.jpeg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 27, 2023, 04:29:47 PM
Love the way this looks. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 27, 2023, 05:44:53 PM
Now that I like, number markers for hours vs just dots and ones you can actually read clearly, plus numbers for minute, the 24hr time I don’t need but I could live with, but that’s nice!
JR
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 28, 2023, 04:07:02 PM
:like: I had a G-Shock on my wrist during much of my enlistment (six years and some change in the Navy).

Both of us ex military and Michigan residents.

Murica!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 28, 2023, 04:07:34 PM
One of my latest watches, got this one for Christmas from my wife and kids.

Another version of the Victorinox Airboss Automatic, I switched the brown leather strap it came on for a black/green Bond NATO strap right away.

(https://i.imgur.com/HY5gRdI.jpeg)

That’s a nice looking watch.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pfrsantos on March 02, 2023, 08:16:38 PM
Both of us ex military and Michigan residents.

Murica!

Hum, really? Sorry, guys...

Show content
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 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: pietervn on March 03, 2023, 07:39:23 AM
G'Day,

Got my third bronzo yesterday, a SteelDive Bronze Tuna. A "homage" to the Seiko original diver that has a cult following on a lot of watch forums. I have been wanting one of these for a while and when they dropped the price, I jumped on it.

Seiko internals, sapphire crystal and a full bronze case all for under US$250. After two days it has gained 12 seconds, which is pretty good. The movement will still settle in and I hope it stays as good as this. I can live with around 10secs per day on an auto. The patina has already stated which is what attracted me to bronze watches originally. I don't like forcing a patina and will wear it daily for a few weeks to see how it ages naturally.

Enjoy the pics

Pete
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: darrylf on March 03, 2023, 09:51:00 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230303/891165e71228c3a7b5c10f2ca4614ccd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230303/88cc5cfe76db7df19f8dde6c46cc697f.jpg)

My favorite classic Timex on a Leatherman tread LT with watch adapters.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 14, 2023, 12:38:41 AM
On it's way. Full reveal on the 25th (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230313/4a4fbd4c151e3005a55cacccb559e24e.jpeg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on March 25, 2023, 01:55:59 PM
Well I teased this for a couple of weeks so here it is in it's full baller beauty.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230325/e748412ab396d64db28bd72d2f5cdbc9.jpeg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on March 25, 2023, 04:06:43 PM
Full baller it is.    :hatsoff: Congrats. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: GA1dad on March 25, 2023, 08:32:46 PM
A big ol' congrats Smashie!!!
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 25, 2023, 05:56:04 AM
This one isn't mine, I wore it once, it goes in the safe to be babied by me until my son is old enough to not destroy it.

It's a CWC 2011 RAF pilot/Navigators watch. Periodically, they sell watches from their vault. Normally, the vault watches are one—off or ex demonstrator watches.

As this one is over 10 years old, the tritium lume is almost dead.

(https://i.ibb.co/G0mznrQ/IMG-25151.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on April 27, 2023, 04:05:29 AM
 :like: Thats a great looking watch.  I'm sure when its time it'll be a cool moment. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on April 27, 2023, 04:26:56 AM
:like: Thats a great looking watch.  I'm sure when its time it'll be a cool moment.

Thanks, I think birth year watches are cool, unfortunately I was born in 1970 and there wasn't a lot of cool around then!  :rofl:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on April 27, 2023, 03:27:55 PM
 :D 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on May 16, 2023, 05:14:11 PM
CWC QUARTZ MATTE MK1 (RN300-M QM60)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230516/beae2dc1c973fd9a02cb87a56733a0f1.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Smashie on May 27, 2023, 02:05:47 PM
On its way as we speak

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/8e7627908f0a146dfd4e31051ca053ba.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/8292b5c39355e0c35655ab9b40998aac.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: eTripper on July 11, 2023, 07:31:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/QKkXkWTh.jpg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: buggs on September 05, 2023, 09:11:03 PM
Not my latest, but my current favorite.  Anniversary gift from the wife. 

I recognize that TAG Heuer isn't the top of the line company and may not be building watches that justify the price, but I wanted a TAG back in my twenties so badly, but could never afford it.  So this was a long awaited goal achieved and I'm very happy to have the watch. 

Indoor picture doesn't do the dial color justice though. 

Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 20, 2023, 07:22:16 PM
Here are some pics of the last watch I bought, right before the summer vacation. 

The local jewelery/watch store had a discount on some of their "older" stock models, and one of them was this Victorinox Inox Titanium Pro Diver at a -50% discount.  I did not have to think long about that... 😁.

(https://i.imgur.com/f4ADl2B.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mx6dihs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gqCw15Z.jpeg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: powernoodle on October 20, 2023, 07:58:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UXQxjDc.jpg)
Since buying this Casio Pro Trek PRW-6611Y, I haven't really wanted another watch.  It has everything I want - large, easy to read presentation, solar powered, and atomic timekeeping.  I'm interested in the new G-Shock Mudman GW-9500, but not its current $360 price tag.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 07, 2023, 08:50:41 PM
Here are some pics of the last watch I bought, right before the summer vacation. 

The local jewelery/watch store had a discount on some of their "older" stock models, and one of them was this Victorinox Inox Titanium Pro Diver at a -50% discount.  I did not have to think long about that... 😁.

(https://i.imgur.com/f4ADl2B.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mx6dihs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gqCw15Z.jpeg)

A little late.  But that looks good! :tu:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 29, 2023, 02:38:59 AM
A little late.  But that looks good! :tu:
Thanks mate  :salute:.

As much as I like my automatic watches, a quartz is still very easy for those "grab and go" situations  ;).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Grathr on December 29, 2023, 06:32:13 AM
Thanks mate  :salute:.

As much as I like my automatic watches, a quartz is still very easy for those "grab and go" situations  ;).

Very true!  I have looked at those Victorinox INOXes many times, but has never pulled the trigger on one.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: D-Eg on January 13, 2024, 06:23:50 PM
I am not a bigtime watch guy but have recently taken a little interest in them. Here is a new addition along with this Boy Scout edition of a Wenger knife.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: D-Eg on January 19, 2024, 03:54:08 AM
got this one today
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on January 19, 2024, 09:34:14 PM
I am not a bigtime watch guy but have recently taken a little interest in them...

And then he buys two watches in one month  :D.

No worries mate, most of us started out that way, only downside is that watches in general are more expensive to collect than SAK's or multitools, but they're sooo pretty.

Anyway, great Wenger watches you got their, maybe I should have a look at those myself...  :think:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: D-Eg on January 20, 2024, 03:36:58 AM
And then he buys two watches in one month  :D.

No worries mate, most of us started out that way, only downside is that watches in general are more expensive to collect than SAK's or multitools, but they're sooo pretty.

Anyway, great Wenger watches you got their, maybe I should have a look at those myself...  :think:

right - I have an addictive personality - that is exactly why I never tried drugs, I'd probably like them.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on January 20, 2024, 12:27:43 PM
right - I have an addictive personality - that is exactly why I never tried drugs, I'd probably like them.

As far as addictions go, watches and tools are not so bad...  ;)

Just noticed my "their" instead of "there" typo  ::).

And the fact that I can't correct it anymore makes it so much worse :ahhh (OCD overtime  :poh:).
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: D-Eg on January 21, 2024, 03:40:38 AM
In fast pace replies it is easy to get the wrong word or spelling - especially when auto-correct thinks we need something different. We all do it... and although I am not a "writer" that is basically what I do for a living - I write a lot, and I mean a lot.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: buggs on January 28, 2024, 04:59:45 AM
right - I have an addictive personality - that is exactly why I never tried drugs, I'd probably like them.

Is it an addictive personality or something more along the lines of an OCD compulsion?  Asking seriously.  My daughter has clinically diagnosed OCD and all of my "collecting" behavior strikes me as the root cause probably.  I've learned a ton from her regarding OCD and its many manifestations beyond what we typically ascribe as OCD behavior jokingly. 

In my case I seem to have to be collecting something at all times and have throughout my life.  Spoons, bottle caps, match books, pins, sew-on crests/patches, pliers, insects, action figures, knives/multitools, flashlights, watches are but a few of the things I've collected through time.  One of them got me a career too, so it's not all bad. 

Now to pick my next watch?
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on January 31, 2024, 03:50:19 PM
Great question buggs.

OCD.  Obsessive part are intrusive thoughts.  One example is the locking and checking of doors.  The intrusive thought can be thinking an intruder will break in or that the door was not in fact locked properly. 

Compulsion.  The anxiety that results from the intrusive thoughts needs to be dealt with so the checking and rechecking is the compulsion part.

While compulsion and addition can happen at the same time they are different.  There is actually a lot of written material no the subject and the link between OCD and addiction.  One theory is a the relationship between impulsiveness and compulsion.  Another is the reward component between addition and OCD. 

Compulsions are actions that "must" happen to avoid anxiety or fear that something bad will happen, as in the case of the door locking.  Compulsion can also be hand washing or tapping or feeling the need to have all canned goods aligned and labels facing forward. 

Addiction can be escaping, avoiding, pleasure, temporary, to name a few.  Addiction is compulsive in that it is difficult to stop, compulsions are not usually addictions.

As someone who is still working thru OCD but not addictive as such I can say your daughter can also work through this.  Naming such things ( diagnosis ) is a great first step. 

Thank you for sharing.  I do hope in the most general sense I was able to answer your question.   

   
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: buggs on February 02, 2024, 03:49:11 AM
Great question buggs.

OCD.  Obsessive part are intrusive thoughts.  One example is the locking and checking of doors.  The intrusive thought can be thinking an intruder will break in or that the door was not in fact locked properly. 

Compulsion.  The anxiety that results from the intrusive thoughts needs to be dealt with so the checking and rechecking is the compulsion part.

While compulsion and addition can happen at the same time they are different.  There is actually a lot of written material no the subject and the link between OCD and addiction.  One theory is a the relationship between impulsiveness and compulsion.  Another is the reward component between addition and OCD. 

Compulsions are actions that "must" happen to avoid anxiety or fear that something bad will happen, as in the case of the door locking.  Compulsion can also be hand washing or tapping or feeling the need to have all canned goods aligned and labels facing forward. 

Addiction can be escaping, avoiding, pleasure, temporary, to name a few.  Addiction is compulsive in that it is difficult to stop, compulsions are not usually addictions.

As someone who is still working thru OCD but not addictive as such I can say your daughter can also work through this.  Naming such things ( diagnosis ) is a great first step. 

Thank you for sharing.  I do hope in the most general sense I was able to answer your question.   

   

Appreciate the response a great deal.  I'm sitting here thinking about whether that was the question I meant to ask or not.  I think it is, but I think I also had a different direction in mind.  Regardless that's a highly valuable response to have in print for others to see. 

My daughter is working through things quite well.  She's extremely high functioning thankfully and is actively working through her situation.  She's 23 at the moment and was diagnosed around age 14.  So I am more familiar with the situation than I ever expected to be.  Once again, your description is stellar, thank you. 


On topic, no new watch yet.  I'd suggest I have enough, but there are a few I want, that I can actually afford - there are a few Omega's I'd love to own, but I'm too frugal to spend that much.  Looking at Christopher Ward, Vostok and Hamilton. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 02, 2024, 08:46:06 AM
Since I indirectly caused the off-topic part I'll do my best to get things on-topic again (not that going off-topic is concidered a punishable offence here  ;)).

Here's one of the two watches I got last Christmas, a true EDC watch, relatively cheap, solar, durable, great lume and a true ISO-certified diver, the Citizen Eco-Drive Diver.

(https://i.imgur.com/iiolmk4.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bK60qUh.jpeg)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Antti Lammi on February 02, 2024, 09:14:45 AM
Since I indirectly caused the off-topic part I'll do my best to get things on-topic again (not that going off-topic is concidered a punishable offence here  ;)).

Here's one of the two watches I got last Christmas, a true EDC watch, relatively cheap, solar, durable, great lume and a true ISO-certified diver, the Citizen Eco-Drive Diver.

(https://i.imgur.com/iiolmk4.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bK60qUh.jpeg)

That looks awesome
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 02, 2024, 09:39:47 PM
 :salute: buggs.   

@TG24, terrific lume on that watch.  Lovely timepiece. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: D-Eg on February 05, 2024, 02:54:30 AM
I got eat up with watches lately - anyway, here is one of my more later ones, and I really like the fit and feel of this one. It's a 7290X Wenger. Keeps magnificent time.
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Sneider on February 18, 2024, 05:19:09 PM
My new watch, the first and perhaps only mechanical watch in my life.  :ahhh

(https://up.picr.de/47110684al.jpeg)

(https://up.picr.de/47110683sg.gif)
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: WaynejG on February 18, 2024, 09:02:14 PM
My new watch, the first and perhaps only mechanical watch in my life.  :ahhh

(https://up.picr.de/47110684al.jpeg)

(https://up.picr.de/47110683sg.gif)
Classy very classy

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Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Gareth on February 18, 2024, 09:28:57 PM
My new watch, the first and perhaps only mechanical watch in my life.  :ahhh

(https://up.picr.de/47110684al.jpeg)

(https://up.picr.de/47110683sg.gif)
very smart indeed.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Gareth on February 19, 2024, 12:03:43 AM
Cheap and cheerful Casio. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Sneider on February 19, 2024, 07:56:21 PM
Thank you both  :hatsoff:


What a lovely Casio, Gareth. Also the knife...  :like:
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: Aloha on February 22, 2024, 05:56:15 PM
My new watch, the first and perhaps only mechanical watch in my life.  :ahhh

(https://up.picr.de/47110684al.jpeg)

(https://up.picr.de/47110683sg.gif)

Very classy. 
Title: Re: What is your latest watch
Post by: swiss army boy on February 29, 2024, 04:45:11 AM
I got a boderry voyager a couple weeks ago its the cheapest titanium field and it is my first automatic but the crown fell off the spring I and have to get it repaired not that bad for a 100 dollar watch but its a bummer not be able to wear when running or playing basketball.