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A revival of the Watch thread
July 11, 2018, 10:45 PM
JimineerA revival of the Watch thread
quote:
Originally posted by at-home-daddy:
What's the consensus on Hamilton? A decent bang-for-the-buck?
After getting my first chronograph a while back, a Bulova Lunar Pilot, I'm ready to add a second chronograph, one that's a bit more mainstream than the retro'ish Bulova, and would like a mid-range, value-minded automatic Swiss. I've looked at Oris, Hamilton, Alpina (already have two Alpinas), and the other usual suspects, and I keep coming back to Hamilton's Jazzmaster chronograph. I like the balance of the dial and the display back, I like the wedge-like chronograph buttons on the side, I like the vibe of the brand. Apparently it doesn't come with much (any?) reflective coating, which is a mark against them, but I suppose there's some purpose behind that that that I'm not aware of.
This one's calling my name lately, and not sure if I should keep listening or not...
Have you considered Raymond Weil? This chrono and their Freelancer dive watches are very nice. RW is a family owned Swiss watch maker.
Here’s a link to a chrono I kind of like, though it’s a bit more expensive than the Hamilton.
Does anyone have experience with this brand? I saw a Freelancer at Costco and was impressed with the quality.
https://www.jomashop.com/raymo...-7731-sc1-20121.htmlJuly 12, 2018, 05:37 AM
ScreamingCockatooquote:
Raymond Weil
That RW looks almost exactly like the TAG Heuer Carrera Chrono but at half the price!
Put a stainless bracelet on it and it's perfect!
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
July 14, 2018, 07:46 AM
kz1000Just got this from England: [IMG]
1931 silver cushion case with Lanco movement.
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"Yidn, shreibt un fershreibt"
"The Nazis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everyone else, and nobody was going to bomb them. At Rotterdam, London, Warsaw and half a hundred other places, they put their rather naive theory into operation. They sowed the wind, and now they are going to reap the whirlwind."
-Bomber Harris
July 14, 2018, 09:42 PM
BrianOquote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
Just got this from England...1931 silver cushion case with Lanco movement.
I like it. I'd be torn between leaving it as is, or cleaning up the case myself and sending the dial to Kirk Dial of Seattle (which is actually in Kent, WA).
July 16, 2018, 05:55 AM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by BrianO:
quote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
Just got this from England...1931 silver cushion case with Lanco movement.
I like it. I'd be torn between leaving it as is, or cleaning up the case myself and sending the dial to Kirk Dial of Seattle (which is actually in Kent, WA).
Take your time in deciding. Once refinished, you can never go back.
July 16, 2018, 08:13 AM
kz1000Not doing anything to it. 87 years old, patina tells the story.
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"Yidn, shreibt un fershreibt"
"The Nazis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everyone else, and nobody was going to bomb them. At Rotterdam, London, Warsaw and half a hundred other places, they put their rather naive theory into operation. They sowed the wind, and now they are going to reap the whirlwind."
-Bomber Harris
July 16, 2018, 11:30 AM
at-home-daddyquote:
Originally posted by Jimineer:
quote:
Originally posted by at-home-daddy:
What's the consensus on Hamilton? A decent bang-for-the-buck?
After getting my first chronograph a while back, a Bulova Lunar Pilot, I'm ready to add a second chronograph, one that's a bit more mainstream than the retro'ish Bulova, and would like a mid-range, value-minded automatic Swiss. I've looked at Oris, Hamilton, Alpina (already have two Alpinas), and the other usual suspects, and I keep coming back to Hamilton's Jazzmaster chronograph. I like the balance of the dial and the display back, I like the wedge-like chronograph buttons on the side, I like the vibe of the brand. Apparently it doesn't come with much (any?) reflective coating, which is a mark against them, but I suppose there's some purpose behind that that that I'm not aware of.
This one's calling my name lately, and not sure if I should keep listening or not...
Have you considered Raymond Weil? This chrono and their Freelancer dive watches are very nice. RW is a family owned Swiss watch maker.
Here’s a link to a chrono I kind of like, though it’s a bit more expensive than the Hamilton.
Does anyone have experience with this brand? I saw a Freelancer at Costco and was impressed with the quality.
https://www.jomashop.com/raymo...-7731-sc1-20121.html
I have looked at their offerings in the past, but none have ever clicked with me the way the above Hamilton has. They may (or may not) be objectively a better build, but there's just something about this Jazzmaster Auto Chrono that appeals to my aesthetic preferences.
July 16, 2018, 07:51 PM
VoshterkoffJomashop had a $200 off sale for the Fortis pilot watch I wanted, can't wait to get it.
July 18, 2018, 06:13 AM
Mars_AttacksI saw them! I almost bought one and still might!
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
July 19, 2018, 07:31 PM
VoshterkoffGot it today and am glad I pulled the trigger. It's a nice medium for a pilot watch of not being too busy, while still having day/date, hour and minute markings. It's also not a comically large wrist anchor that makes you look like a kid wearing dads watch. I'll try to get a halfway decent picture tomorrow.
July 20, 2018, 04:53 AM
r0gueErika's Original MN strap. I'm a believer now. This thing is great!
July 20, 2018, 09:36 AM
kz10001916 trench watch. Strap is garbage, ordering correct one from England.
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"Yidn, shreibt un fershreibt"
"The Nazis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everyone else, and nobody was going to bomb them. At Rotterdam, London, Warsaw and half a hundred other places, they put their rather naive theory into operation. They sowed the wind, and now they are going to reap the whirlwind."
-Bomber Harris
July 20, 2018, 11:15 AM
jhe888Today's choice.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 20, 2018, 11:19 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Erika's Original MN strap. I'm a believer now. This thing is great!
That looks good.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 21, 2018, 07:00 AM
rduckworquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Today's choice.
Very Nice!
RMD
TL Davis: “The Second Amendment is special, not because it protects guns, but because its violation signals a government with the intention to oppress its people…”
Remember: After the first one, the rest are free.
July 21, 2018, 01:40 PM
ScreamingCockatooWell looky what I got!
The Orient RayII Orange.
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
July 21, 2018, 04:37 PM
ScreamingCockatooBetter shots...
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
July 21, 2018, 08:20 PM
jhe888Nice, SC.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 21, 2018, 08:24 PM
Mars_AttacksI had to buy it for him because he kept buying those shit Invictas.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
July 22, 2018, 04:31 AM
r0gueAn Orange watch is always the right choice! I've had a bunch. None have stuck for me. But I have one inbound (due in September). I just can't stay away.
