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The watch collector challenge.

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #180 on: July 28, 2019, 01:05:17 AM
What looks weird MadPlumbarian?

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #181 on: July 28, 2019, 01:18:31 AM
Maybe it’s just your pic, it just looks funky? :think:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #182 on: July 28, 2019, 01:19:26 AM
Maybe it’s these Rx, idk I’m loosing it!
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #183 on: July 28, 2019, 01:26:49 AM
Yeah. that Quest does look weird. Not only is the bezel orange accented...but the LCD is orange in colour.

So far, gone through 2 out of 5 boxes. Here is a foreshadowing of the next box.



Interestingly, I won't be able to wear those first 2 watches as the bracelets are too small for my wrists. I can almost make the last hole...almost. Maybe I should get newer longer bracelets for those although I feel it might ruin the set in some way. The pair are X-Change watches bought as a set in the late 90s, early 2000s. The idea is to have fully interchangeable straps, bezels, and watch faces. You can combine any of them to make two different watches, or switch them around for a larger combination of looks. Oddly enough, the watch face states "Swiss Parts". lol.
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #184 on: July 28, 2019, 12:32:56 PM
Looks good in those boxes :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #185 on: July 28, 2019, 11:11:41 PM
Day 46.

Today a Scandinavian styled Ted Baker watch. I had to do a little digging, but apparently the watch is made for Ted Baker by Timex. I liked the clean lines and good  use of colour.

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #186 on: July 28, 2019, 11:20:24 PM
Very white but looks nice  :tu: :like:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #187 on: July 28, 2019, 11:49:47 PM
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #188 on: July 29, 2019, 11:39:19 PM
Day 47.

Today, a Casio AE3000W-1AV. Nice and big with 3 time zones shown. Also good to 10 Bar for water. What attracted me to this watch, other then its size, is the 3d effect LCD world on the watch face.




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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #189 on: July 29, 2019, 11:55:03 PM
Cool watch Chako  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #190 on: July 30, 2019, 10:34:41 PM
Thanks Wspeed.
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #191 on: July 30, 2019, 10:44:46 PM
Day 48.

Probably one of my favorite watches in my collection based on looks, construction, and overall feel of quality and weight, is this California Electric diver DW01. Rated to 30 Bar with screw down crowns and pushers. I was so impressed with this watch, I hunted down a different model from the same company. California Electric is one of those surfer oriented business that deals with fashion. I understand they got out of watches in the past few years...and that is unfortunate. Not sure who made them but the quality is high.

I took the better half for some rifle shooting at the gun club. Before you notice...after I took all my photos, I noticed that my date was off. I hadn't set the date in quite some time. I re-adjusted it afterwards to reflect the 30th.  :facepalm:





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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #192 on: July 30, 2019, 11:18:01 PM
Nice quality looking watch  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #193 on: July 31, 2019, 01:35:05 PM
Thanks.  :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #194 on: August 01, 2019, 12:54:01 AM
Day 49.

Today, I wore a California Electric DW02.

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #195 on: August 01, 2019, 12:56:45 PM
Another nice looking watch Chako  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #196 on: August 02, 2019, 02:31:23 AM
Day 50.

The big 5-0. Today, I wore an Invicta Diver Pro Automatic. Good to 20 Bar. Love the fit of the bracelet as this one fit me right out of the box without the need for any adjustments. That is rare.



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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #197 on: August 02, 2019, 01:01:31 PM
I like the blue face  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #198 on: August 02, 2019, 01:57:27 PM
I agree...so dark it verges on black. Even has that sunburst effect on the watch face.  :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #199 on: August 02, 2019, 05:02:26 PM
Day 51.

Today, a recent purchase...a G-Shock DW-5600E. I have looked high and low for this watch at my local Walmart for ages now as I had heard you can find this at that store chain...to no avail. I gather Walmart USA does...and not Walmart Canada. I know it is one of the cheapest G-Shocks, and it does give that 80s retro vibe. I ordered one and am quite pleased with it. No complaints other than the buttons are so recessed that pressing them is a bit challenging...but that is a design feature to protect them from hits. For the cash outflow, this is probably one of the toughest watches for so little $$$.  :tu:



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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #200 on: August 02, 2019, 05:04:13 PM
Nice one Chako  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #201 on: August 03, 2019, 11:05:47 PM
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #202 on: August 03, 2019, 11:08:11 PM
Day 52.

A vintage Citizen "mastermyne" advertiser. The lume is just delicious on this watch.

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #203 on: August 03, 2019, 11:36:34 PM
Another nice looking watch Chako  :like: :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #204 on: August 04, 2019, 10:45:02 PM
Day 53.

I did not feel all that well today...so much so that I almost didn't wear a watch today, let alone take a photo of one. However, I would have hated to have lost the continuity of this thread...so her we are.

Today, I wore a Geoffery Beene dress watch.

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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #205 on: August 04, 2019, 11:07:58 PM
Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well today Chako
But  :hatsoff: to still taking a pic and posting it
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #206 on: August 04, 2019, 11:19:07 PM
No worries...just a stomach bug of sorts. Feeling a bit better now...but last night and this morning...not so much fun.
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #207 on: August 04, 2019, 11:21:14 PM
Hopefully you will feel even better tomorrow  :tu:
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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #208 on: August 06, 2019, 02:50:36 AM
Thanks Wspeed. I certainly did.  :hatsoff:

After feeling so low yesterday, I felt 1000% better today. So much so that we went for another day trip to Manitoulin Island. Just got back at around 8 PM.

Once again..I erred when setting the date. I prepped the watch last night, shook it for a few minutes...set the time and date on it...then today, forgot to re-check the date. Only noticed it had advanced an extra day when I got home to look at the photographs. I guess that should tell you how often I check the date during a day of wearing a watch. At least I got the day correct.

Anyways, next up is a Seiko 5 Sport, aka...Yellow Frankenstein. Good to 20 Bar, and the lume is so bright, it practically glows during the day time.



Here I am at the Manitowaning Heritage Park Marina on Manitoulin Island.





A self portrait sitting down at South Baymouth Manitoulin Island.



And one of the cute little lighthouse located at South Baymouth.







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Re: The watch collector challenge.
Reply #209 on: August 06, 2019, 06:27:44 AM
Glad you're feeling better, Chako!  :like:

Love that Seiko!  :drool:
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