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A revival of the Watch thread
October 05, 2022, 02:41 PM
jhe888A revival of the Watch thread
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Originally posted by r0gue:
In the ethereal hands of the FedEx pilots on its way to someone new. FUNd raising for guitar stuff. I bought this in May of 2020 and in a few years, made a few hundred on it even when selling it to a wholesale channel reseller (ultra easy low risk sale). I do NOT expect guitars will treat me so well. Haha!
That is one I would have had a hard time letting go.
But now you'll have to post a photo of your new Gretsch and that cool vintage, blackface Princeton Reverb you are going to get.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. October 05, 2022, 03:06 PM
rduckworYou have to love the beauty of an Omega movement.
I especially like that Omega, for whatever reason< chose to leave a lot of the chrono parts in the white. What a nice contrast.
RMD
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October 05, 2022, 04:52 PM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
....That is one I would have had a hard time letting go.
But now you'll have to post a photo of your new Gretsch and that cool vintage, blackface Princeton Reverb you are going to get.
I never have trouble letting go. That's my problem, some 66 great watches later. But it's also the ONLY way I could ever have so many great watches on the wrist. I've got a few more great ones to go in the next few weeks.
Re: the Princeton Reverb -- I think that one's a little large for my needs. And I definitely would get the lacquered tweed regardless. I'm thinking the 5W 57' Champ.
October 05, 2022, 06:23 PM
Oz_Shadowquote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Re: the Princeton Reverb -- I think that one's a little large for my needs. And I definitely would get the lacquered tweed regardless. I'm thinking the 5W 57' Champ.
Lemme help
October 05, 2022, 06:43 PM
r0gueNiiiiice! The watch is a nice touch, given the thread!
October 05, 2022, 07:05 PM
vthokySeiko-heads: The Drive today offers an article stating that "almost every single watch Seiko makes is on sale."
Link:
https://www.thedrive.com/deals/seiko-amazon-sale-2P250UA5 calls me an enabler...
God bless America. October 05, 2022, 07:14 PM
P250UA5That SNXS77 is a looker.
The Enemy's gate is down. October 05, 2022, 07:18 PM
fischtown7Vhtoky, I bet you like to drink beer in front of alcoholics too.
, I wish you had not shown me that link.
October 05, 2022, 07:27 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by fischtown7:
I bet you like to drink beer in front of alcoholics too.
I'm laughing so hard I'm going to take that as a compliment!
God bless America. October 06, 2022, 10:56 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
Seiko-heads: The Drive today offers an article stating that "almost every single watch Seiko makes is on sale."
Link:
https://www.thedrive.com/deals/seiko-amazon-sale-2P250UA5 calls me an enabler...
Luckily, nothing there tempts me.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. October 06, 2022, 06:56 PM
fischtown7Once again Sigforum has led me into temptation.
After seeing the thread that Tread Bracelets were being discontinued and on sale I clicked the link and started looking. Tempting but not really my style and then I saw the Tread Tempo, ooh! a watch my brain said.
Still was not really going to buy. My brother whom I had sent the link was gonna buy a bracelet because he told me Leathermans that are discontinued go up in value and are sort of collectable. Oops wrong choice of words for me to hear. I have bought watches before never wore, sold and made a nice little profit.
Well after sleeping on it overnight, the bracelets were gone the next day as were the solid colored watches. Panic sets in I better buy now before they are all gone my brain screams. Originally $399.00 now $159.99, it has a Swiss Ronda Quartz Movement, Dlc, and 200 meters water resistance.
Well they got here yesterday, opened mine tried it on and now I am thinking, Do I take the stickers off and start wearing it or do I tuck it away as a collectible. I really like it more than I thought, and the watch is pretty nice too.
So what say you my fellow Sigforum watch addicts? Wear or not wear? Prices are already going up on eBay.
October 07, 2022, 10:22 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by fischtown7:
Once again Sigforum has led me into temptation.
After seeing the thread that Tread Bracelets were being discontinued and on sale I clicked the link and started looking. Tempting but not really my style and then I saw the Tread Tempo, ooh! a watch my brain said.
Still was not really going to buy. My brother whom I had sent the link was gonna buy a bracelet because he told me Leathermans that are discontinued go up in value and are sort of collectable. Oops wrong choice of words for me to hear. I have bought watches before never wore, sold and made a nice little profit.
Well after sleeping on it overnight, the bracelets were gone the next day as were the solid colored watches. Panic sets in I better buy now before they are all gone my brain screams. Originally $399.00 now $159.99, it has a Swiss Ronda Quartz Movement, Dlc, and 200 meters water resistance.
Well they got here yesterday, opened mine tried it on and now I am thinking, Do I take the stickers off and start wearing it or do I tuck it away as a collectible. I really like it more than I thought, and the watch is pretty nice too.
So what say you my fellow Sigforum watch addicts? Wear or not wear? Prices are already going up on eBay.
This will not be a collectible. Prices may be a little higher now, but that is a blip as they go out of production. Think about it - in five years will there still be demand for these, like there is for a Rolex Explorer or Sub? No.
These are users. Use it.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. October 07, 2022, 12:13 PM
fischtown7Jhe888, thats sort of what I have been thinking but then I look at prices on older discontinued Leatherman items that have sold.
October 08, 2022, 11:49 AM
vthokyI took the car in for its annual inspection yesterday, and immediately noticed the service rep wearing a sharp-looking SSB403.
It's not a Seiko I need, but it's an economical choice at roughly $175 on Amazon today.
God bless America. October 08, 2022, 12:38 PM
stickman428Man I messed up. I missed out on a killer deal on a Sinn Arktis.
One day….
On an entirely different subject I am 99.9% sure I will soon be joining the ranks of Omega watch owners again.
This baby as caught my eye and I have a lead on one that is quite promising. The real question is what NATO strap from Omega will work on their previous Gen Seamaster Chronograph?
I love the size of this compared to the new version which loses a subdial and gains case size unfortunately. This one has a 41.5 mm case (which IMO is PERFECT) compared to the new Gen which has sadly jumped up to a 44mm case.
Anyone know if the adjustable clasp will fit on this bracelet? It has screws so I’m thinking it will fit this watch. One of my local Authorized Dealers has the new adjustable clasp in stock for a cool $325. There are about to be a lot more watches listed in my classified thread.
The new Bond strap works on it. Which makes me regret getting rid of my strap and titanium Bond Seamaster super clone last year.
These are also interesting.
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October 08, 2022, 12:48 PM
P220 SmudgeI saw this one last night and thought of you.
https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4573788.htmlWhen I get the truck repair stuff paid off, I’m doing a watch collection purge and buying a Sinn. Need to get my Combat Sub and my Heuer 2564 serviced so I can move them. Anyone got any reputable recommendations? Probably a lot of people could tackle the Glycine, but I don’t want to send a vintage Heuer to a back.
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October 08, 2022, 01:13 PM
6guns^^^ That is beautiful, but I'm afraid 43mm is a bit too big me....though I'd be happy to try one on!
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October 08, 2022, 04:47 PM
marksman41quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Need to get my Combat Sub and my Heuer 2564 serviced so I can move them. Anyone got any reputable recommendations? Probably a lot of people could tackle the Glycine, but I don’t want to send a vintage Heuer to a back.
If it were me, I'd start with a e-mail to Dave.
October 08, 2022, 06:40 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
There are about to be a lot more watches listed in my classified thread.
You don't have that Gray Dawn Samurai I'm looking for, do you?
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
The new Bond strap works on it.
Looks GREAT on it!
God bless America. October 09, 2022, 09:48 AM
rduckworquote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Probably a lot of people could tackle the Glycine, but I don’t want to send a vintage Heuer to a back.
Jack Aleyxon at International Watch Works would take care of it, but you will be waiting for a while. He is usually backed up.
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.
