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A revival of the Watch thread

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May 08, 2015, 09:39 AM
jhe888
A revival of the Watch thread
Those Explorers are so nice, I decided to get one.




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May 08, 2015, 09:57 AM
Georgeair
Dusty - LOVE that watch! I have come so close to pulling the trigger on one many times, but keep putting it off. As much as I like it, I've finally come to accept that I'm only wearing one at a time, and having another great watch like that would just leave something else out, or it.

I'll have one eventually, but will be after selling one of the two chronos I've got now I think.



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May 08, 2015, 10:55 AM
r0gue
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Those Explorers are so nice, I decided to get one.


The Explorer is a classic with a stellar new bracelet and a phenomenal new movement in the 3132. Parachrome hairspring AND Paraflex shock protection.




May 08, 2015, 08:11 PM
just1tym
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
I went with the classic. Always wanted one. They are so versatile. I'd had an older version white Explorer II for more than 15 years (my first good watch, but now departed), and the new ones just look a little balloon-ish to me.


I like this image of it, looks great to me!


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May 09, 2015, 06:01 AM
Dusty78
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
rOgue, did you get a plain Explorer or an Explorer II?


I went with the classic. Always wanted one. They are so versatile. I'd had an older version white Explorer II for more than 15 years (my first good watch, but now departed), and the new ones just look a little balloon-ish to me.





Another watch with classic good looks!


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May 09, 2015, 11:15 AM
Raidersrule
I have been after a black case Omega watch for years but just can't seem to find one in my price range.

Anyone know of a good and reputable place to buy a used watch of that sort of quality?


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May 09, 2015, 12:53 PM
Jeff Yarchin
quote:
Originally posted by Raidersrule:
I have been after a black case Omega watch for years but just can't seem to find one in my price range.

Anyone know of a good and reputable place to buy a used watch of that sort of quality?


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May 09, 2015, 01:20 PM
vthoky
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
Hamilton makes some nice automatics that won't break the bank.

True. I do like my Khaki Automatic, and it certainly wasn't outrageous in price.

quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
manual wind Hamilton Khaki Officer that I have seen for about $550

Nice!




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May 09, 2015, 07:07 PM
newtoSig765
Anybody familiar with Princeton Watches in Ohio? They have a Seiko that I'm interested in (Dave doesn't carry Seiko any more).

http://www.princetonwatches.com/


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May 09, 2015, 10:55 PM
BrianO
I envy some of you with your nice watches. I'm in a position somewhat like a Jiffy Lube employee who gets to change the oil on a Rolls Royce: I've had my hands on some really nice watches -- even played around inside a few -- but they're WAY out of my price range.

Last month my old Swatch Irony that I got when I was in watchmaker's school finally gave out, so I bought myself a Seiko 5...also known as a PMGS (Poor Man's Grand Seiko). If I ever win the lottery I'll get myself a real one, but for now this will have to do.

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May 10, 2015, 05:20 AM
r0gue
BrianO, that's a great watch, but truly, you know that. Love the legibility and simplicity.

It's all just fun! Enjoy the Seiko!




May 10, 2015, 11:14 AM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue: BrianO, that's a great watch... Love the legibility and simplicity.


Yeah, that's what attracted me most. I am going to have to crack it open and make some adjustments, though; it's gaining 35 seconds per day, which I consider unacceptable even for a non-chronometer.

I don't have a Witschi watch analyzer like I used to use, so it'll have to be trial and error over a week or two. Should be...uh...fun.
May 10, 2015, 12:19 PM
vthoky
quote:
Originally posted by BrianO:
Seiko 5...

Sweet. Cool




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May 10, 2015, 01:03 PM
Z06
I agree. That is one classy watch BrianO!


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May 10, 2015, 01:08 PM
Georgeair
Brian - like it!
Are all the days blue, or just Sat?



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May 10, 2015, 08:12 PM
jhe888
That is a good looking one, BrianO. Those are very nice. Good choice.




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May 10, 2015, 08:51 PM
r0gue
I repurposed a very special blue alligator strap with curved spring bar ends for use on my Zenith El Primero. The blue sub dial linked to the strap immediately creating a whole different animal.

It's the reason I love strap watches. I truly only have a few watches, but I can recreate them over and over.

WhattaYaThink?







May 11, 2015, 02:51 AM
BrianO
quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
Brian - like it! Are all the days blue, or just Sat?


The color balance of my camera is a bit off; Saturday actually has green letters, Sunday is red, and the other days are black.
May 11, 2015, 06:49 AM
rduckwor
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
I repurposed a very special blue alligator strap with curved spring bar ends for use on my Zenith El Primero. The blue sub dial linked to the strap immediately creating a whole different animal.

It's the reason I love strap watches. I truly only have a few watches, but I can recreate them over and over.

WhattaYaThink?




Looks great! Wish I could be a strap guy, but I just sweat too much down here.

Nylon, yes, that's O.K., I can wash them; but expensive leather, Pweeeew! after a while.

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May 11, 2015, 09:41 AM
jhe888
That is why I don't use straps. Too sweaty. They are uncomfortable when damp, they get smelly, and the hardware tends to corrode where it touches wet leather on straps that don't have stainless or gold buckles.




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