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A revival of the Watch thread
June 14, 2014, 04:03 PM
r0gueA revival of the Watch thread
Inbound vintage Omega that I couldn't pass up. Vintage stuff tends to be small, but I can pull it off because I am.... small.
June 14, 2014, 08:46 PM
ReconJonStickman's Casio got me sentimental about mine. I have one and will post photos of it with my 1960 Hamilton Rodney that was my Grandfathers after the new strap comes in. The Casio has been with me to Ecuador, Turkey, Saudi, and a bunch of other places since 1998.
June 15, 2014, 12:13 AM
Z06, what year is your Omega Seamaster?
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June 15, 2014, 10:40 AM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by rduckwor:
quote:
Originally posted by Seotaji:
Gentlemen, I am in love.
I have not been a fan of their chunky watches, but this is so sleek and simple.
That's the FIRST B&R I have seen that I actually like. Most are very unattractive. Beautiful watch!
RMD
I generally like the B&R watches,
because of their chunky style. With my skinny wrists, I could never wear one though. The B&R that Seotaji posted is frickin' gorgeous!
God bless America. June 16, 2014, 09:51 AM
Nucklequote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Wow! Sigforum members have some fine watches. I will humbly submit plastic fantastic......last time I posted a pic of it a member here blew a gasket and asked to be banned/withdrawn from SF.
My old Timex Expedition watches would take on water after 1-2 seasons of surfing, boating, and basically being worn 24-7. This baby has held up well so far, its been knocked around quite a bit and keeps on ticking. She may be ugly but it lets me know what matters most during the summer surf season....what the tide is doing at the oceanfront.
That's the watch they use to hit with the hockey stick in the commercials.
I say if you like it who gives a shit what anyone else thinks. Thanks for posting.
June 16, 2014, 02:58 PM
Seotajiquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Wow! Sigforum members have some fine watches. I will humbly submit plastic fantastic......last time I posted a pic of it a member here blew a gasket and asked to be banned/withdrawn from SF.
My old Timex Expedition watches would take on water after 1-2 seasons of surfing, boating, and basically being worn 24-7. This baby has held up well so far, its been knocked around quite a bit and keeps on ticking. She may be ugly but it lets me know what matters most during the summer surf season....what the tide is doing at the oceanfront.
Those people suck. I love my G-Shock. Since discovering them, I always make sure there is one in my stash.
To hell and back reliability is how I would describe them.
I've taken mine below sea level, wayyyyy above it, frozen and roasted.
I don't need to set it, it never needs a battery and I can always count on it. All for $50.
June 16, 2014, 05:21 PM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by Z06:
r0gue, what year is your Omega Seamaster?
Not really sure precisely. Late 50s for sure.
June 16, 2014, 07:38 PM
fischtown7quote:
Originally posted by Seotaji:
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Wow! Sigforum members have some fine watches. I will humbly submit plastic fantastic......last time I posted a pic of it a member here blew a gasket and asked to be banned/withdrawn from SF.
My old Timex Expedition watches would take on water after 1-2 seasons of surfing, boating, and basically being worn 24-7. This baby has held up well so far, its been knocked around quite a bit and keeps on ticking. She may be ugly but it lets me know what matters most during the summer surf season....what the tide is doing at the oceanfront.
Those people suck. I love my G-Shock. Since discovering them, I always make sure there is one in my stash.
To hell and back reliability is how I would describe them.
I've taken mine below sea level, wayyyyy above it, frozen and roasted.
I don't need to set it, it never needs a battery and I can always count on it. All for $50.
Ditto I have a G Shock AW solar atomic, hell and back watch, I have some nice watches but Casio is the one I would trust my life on.
June 16, 2014, 10:27 PM
matthew03quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by matthew03:
Here is one of my favorites:
Hamilton Titanium Khaki Frogman Automatic.
Darnit, Matthew! You've reignited my internal debate over keeping or selling my Hamilton.
Well let's see it, maybe your SF friends can provide further reinforcement.
This one needs a new band, but I can't find a NATO that is as nice as what Hamilton provided, it is a leather lined fabric NATO type.
I kinda want a nice custom Bund strap. At one time I found a guy who made them from old baseball gloves or surplus military leather cartridge belts/carriers. They were expensive, but super cool and high quality.
June 17, 2014, 08:26 PM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
...my internal debate over keeping or selling my Hamilton.
Vintage Hamilton Aqua Date
June 17, 2014, 08:50 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by matthew03:
Well let's see it, maybe your SF friends can provide further reinforcement.
Okay, wise guys (Matthew and r0gue).
Here we go with some crappy photos. It's a standard Khaki Automatic, purchased in 2008, I believe. I've got the paperwork around here somewhere....
I've hardly worn it, and I'm not sure why. I wanted a Hamilton for so long, found this one and snapped it up, and then I keep wearing my beataround Seiko all the time.
I wonder if maybe it's just because the band is so stiff... maybe swapping bands would get me to wearing it more often.
God bless America. June 17, 2014, 10:28 PM
airbubba
June 18, 2014, 05:51 PM
matthew03quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
...my internal debate over keeping or selling my Hamilton.
Vintage Hamilton Aqua Date
LIKE!
June 19, 2014, 08:02 PM
vthokyGood point, Matthew.
Looks like tomorrow is "Hamilton Day."
God bless America. June 19, 2014, 08:34 PM
risingwaterCame in the mail today
Nixon "Cannon"
June 20, 2014, 03:06 PM
davetruongquote:
Originally posted by airbubba:
beautiful pieces
God, Family, Country.
June 20, 2014, 05:45 PM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by matthew03:
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
...my internal debate over keeping or selling my Hamilton.
Vintage Hamilton Aqua Date
LIKE!
Thanks! The upper crown rotates the inner bezel thus there is no external bezel to rotate for diving. Very "Sea Hunt"!
June 22, 2014, 04:28 PM
r0gueThis weekends vintage watch pickup. 1950s Omega Seamaster
The strap and dial sold me on this watch. It's a period correct Teju lizard strap. As far as I can tell this watch is all original. It came with a box. For all I know that too is original. But that strap. It's to die for. Elegant, yet rough. Thought my SF buds would dig it's vintage nature.
June 26, 2014, 09:20 AM
Hobbit712One of my latest.
