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A revival of the Watch thread
November 13, 2025, 08:29 PM
vthokyA revival of the Watch thread
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Originally posted by P250UA5:
Stick & vt are a terrible influence
(Snicker!)
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. November 13, 2025, 11:09 PM
CPD SIGquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Stick & vt are a terrible influence
Watch out P250!
You’re on that list too!
Which reminds me, my Seiko Prospex anniversary hasn’t arrived yet!
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November 14, 2025, 08:27 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Stick & vt are a terrible influence
(Snicker!)
Nice, but prefer the other blue Sam you have on hand.
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Originally posted by CPD SIG:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Stick & vt are a terrible influence
Watch out P250!
You’re on that list too!
I just like to spend other people's money
. Stick & vt actually own the stuff & tease us with it.
The Enemy's gate is down. November 14, 2025, 03:45 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Nice, but prefer the other blue Sam you have on hand.
It could be yours….
[vthoky goes searching for a good pic….]
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. November 14, 2025, 04:48 PM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Nice, but prefer the other blue Sam you have on hand.
It could be yours….
[vthoky goes searching for a good pic….]
Maybe a Monster/Sam swap. About the only way I could swing it.
The Enemy's gate is down. November 16, 2025, 12:52 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by Z06:
Speaking of high prices...
ceramic + rubber strap!?
Besides the high price, I can't see buying a watch that I can't see (read) the dial on!!! At least with this much more reasonably priced Seiko, the green indices allow the wearer to quickly read the time, day or night.
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November 16, 2025, 01:54 PM
P250UA5That's a sharp Seiko, and probably 10% the cost of the Omega
The Enemy's gate is down. November 17, 2025, 02:42 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
That's a sharp Seiko, and probably 10% the cost of the Omega
The Seiko Prospex Reference number SSC923P1 is only about 3.5-4% (roughly $550.00) the cost of the described Omega, but the degree of Swiss workmanship, quality, and aesthetics is certainly at another level compared to the solar power Japanese offering. Both are nice looking watches in their own way though!
"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
November 17, 2025, 06:44 PM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
That's a sharp Seiko, and probably 10% the cost of the Omega
The Seiko Prospex Reference number SSC923P1 is only about 3.5-4% (roughly $550.00) the cost of the described Omega, but the degree of Swiss workmanship, quality, and aesthetics is certainly at another level compared to the solar power Japanese offering. Both are nice looking watches in their own way though!
Didn't realize the Seiko was quartz, still a good deal.
The Enemy's gate is down. November 18, 2025, 10:28 AM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
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Originally posted by pulicords:
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Originally posted by P250UA5:
That's a sharp Seiko, and probably 10% the cost of the Omega
The Seiko Prospex Reference number SSC923P1 is only about 3.5-4% (roughly $550.00) the cost of the described Omega, but the degree of Swiss workmanship, quality, and aesthetics is certainly at another level compared to the solar power Japanese offering. Both are nice looking watches in their own way though!
Didn't realize the Seiko was quartz, still a good deal.
SOLAR POWERED Quartz! The "Quartz Crisis" is still ongoing I guess, but there's still a market for well made mechanical watches.
"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
November 24, 2025, 09:34 AM
Angus the KidOmega, Cartier, and JLC have raised their prices so much in the past few years. They make great watches but are not priced correctly IMO.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" November 24, 2025, 05:27 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
The "Quartz Crisis"
I haven’t heard of that. What is it?
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. November 25, 2025, 06:33 PM
Lt CHEGquote:
Originally posted by Angus the Kid:
Omega, Cartier, and JLC have raised their prices so much in the past few years. They make great watches but are not priced correctly IMO.
I don’t think it’s fair to lump JLC and Omega in the same category. Yes, I know Omega has their own “in house” movements now, it they simply aren’t run as a company the way they were 50 years ago when they were much more exclusive and in control of all parts of their manufacturing. JLC is, in my opinion and those of a few other enthusiast friends of mine, a much more exclusive manufacturer. I put them squarely in the same league as Patek, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange, etc. JLC might not hold its value like a Rolex or a Patek but they are as high end of a manufacturer as any.
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CPD SIGSooo….
Oldest is home on break from College.
I had to have “That Talk” with him this morning.
He wants one for Christmas.
We talked about Quartz, manual, autos, GMT’s, chrono’s…
Stainless, titanium, canvas, rubber…
I will say, he’s practical.
“I’m not looking for a Rolex. I’m looking for an ‘adult’ watch that I can wear all the time. Don’t get me wrong, there’s cool Rolex’s out there!”
Damn kid brought a tear to my eye.
He actually brought up the Seiko Batman GMT!
I gave him some more options- he’s looking at the Helms and Citizens.
He likes my Marathon GSAR.
The Marathon Chrono, the Omega, and some of the others are “too much for now.”
He’s going down the rabbit hole!
Before anyone says anything-
Not just NO, but HELL NO!
I’m not steering him this way to Sig Forum!
I don’t need this place costing me any more than I’m already spending!
No, no, no, nope-ity nope-nope!
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"When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!"
“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
November 25, 2025, 11:42 PM
CA DuckHunterWhile i love my Speed master, my 30th anavery present from my awesome wife (thanks David T) I think I like my green SeaMaaster even more.
My next ‘nice’ watch I hope will be a No Date Sub. I’d love a VC or a Patek, my PowerBall hasn’t hit……….. yet!
November 26, 2025, 01:27 AM
newtoSig765quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
Before anyone says anything-
Not just NO, but HELL NO!
I’m not steering him this way to Sig Forum!
I don’t need this place costing me any more than I’m already spending!
No, no, no, nope-ity nope-nope!
"First rule of SigForum is you do not talk about SigForum".
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November 26, 2025, 09:35 AM
Angus the Kidquote:
Originally posted by Lt CHEG:
quote:
Originally posted by Angus the Kid:
Omega, Cartier, and JLC have raised their prices so much in the past few years. They make great watches but are not priced correctly IMO.
I don’t think it’s fair to lump JLC and Omega in the same category. Yes, I know Omega has their own “in house” movements now, it they simply aren’t run as a company the way they were 50 years ago when they were much more exclusive and in control of all parts of their manufacturing. JLC is, in my opinion and those of a few other enthusiast friends of mine, a much more exclusive manufacturer. I put them squarely in the same league as Patek, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange, etc. JLC might not hold its value like a Rolex or a Patek but they are as high end of a manufacturer as any.
I will also throw in TAG and IWC as brands that have priced their watches in the crazy zone.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" November 26, 2025, 12:41 PM
sgalczynquote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
I gave him some more options- he’s looking at the Helms and Citizens.
+1 on Helm.................running a Komodo, Ti-Khuraburi and the Togiak UTC here....great value and quality!
"No matter where you go - there you are"
November 26, 2025, 04:04 PM
CPD SIGquote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
+1 on Helm................. Ti-Khuraburi
I was wearing mine as I was talking about watches to him
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"When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!"
“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
November 26, 2025, 07:23 PM
sgalczynquote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
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Originally posted by sgalczyn:
+1 on Helm................. Ti-Khuraburi
I was wearing mine as I was talking about watches to him
You may want to frisk him before he heads back to college.............
"No matter where you go - there you are"