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Anyone into watches?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Gharddog03, Mar 29, 2023.

  1. Mar 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM
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    Gharddog03

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    Been searching and couldn't find a thread. I know TW has one but maybe I missed it here.
     
  2. Mar 29, 2023 at 7:48 PM
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    BGH2023

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    I love mechanical watches. Not cheap by any means. But you usually get what you pay for.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    HuskerRunner

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    20 years ago I knew a ton about them, but mainly because a regular in my bar pedaled fakes and would tell me all about "how close" his were. I had knockoff Rolexes, Tags, Movados, a Breightling, a Rado, an Omega, and Cartier Tank I still wear once in a while. Bunch of others. Most were perpetual, the Omega was actually waterproof, but yeah...$800 for the lot lol
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    Gharddog03

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    Very nice! Is that the 40mm or the 41mm ?
     
  5. Mar 29, 2023 at 8:50 PM
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    PC836

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    Nothing special but heres one of mine. 89BC7FB6-B214-4D37-9BEF-80015D37D19C.jpg
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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    Gharddog03

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    Nice! Fresno and LE?
     
  7. Mar 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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    BGH2023

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    its the 40mm. Had it for 5-6 years. Thx
     
  8. Mar 29, 2023 at 10:06 PM
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    I got a 72’ Silver Streak from Castle Donington!
     
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    SR5 Limited

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    I have a 1945 but I had a real hard day and I smashed it. Still have it.:)
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2023 at 10:08 PM
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    Affirm
     
  12. Mar 30, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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    It is a great piece.

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  13. Mar 30, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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    rphillips66

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    I have several Tags but recently purchased an OMEGA seamaster coaxial and well worth the money.
     
  14. Mar 30, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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    Did you get your 4runners.com and Grinder logins mixed up?
     
  15. Mar 30, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    I've always been a big diver/automatic watch fan. Below are a couple watches made by "microbrands" that I wear. I like them for their high specs/cost ratio.

    Current daily, 40mm Zelos Swordfish:
    PXL_20230330_151114212.jpg

    And my Traska Freediver v3:
    MVIMG_20210706_202415.jpg
     
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    DadOperator

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    I like watches but have nothing “nice”. I have a bunch of Timex Expeditions and a Garmin. I also dabble in affordable pocket knives and multi-tools!
     
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    There are several nice watches in all price ranges. I used to own a Timex Expedition indiglo that was one of my favorites. I also had a short run in knives. :D

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  18. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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    I bought some gold in Mexico. Sea Turtle with Fire Opal!B6D88536-17E2-40B4-A70E-BFD475439F8E.jpg
     
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    I also bought Invicta watches out at sea. No dutys, and they are holding up very well. One battery and one perpetual.D6D5F166-3400-4074-AF46-A6C58231EF2E.jpg
     
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    Too many.
    Here's a few.
    PXL_20230128_035228359.jpg PXL_20230312_191433504.jpg PXL_20221208_131641350.jpg PXL_20221117_184710623.jpg
     
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    Wow!!! Very nice. I always wanted to own a Sinn.
     
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    “Yoshi”, Suzuki, current motorcycle land speed record holder!5C49EB20-8E2F-4F94-B9B0-9DA6A8CD3F66.jpg
     
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    Here’s my 1950’s, I don’t want to talk about it.4C1E7FB8-0D7C-4776-B00D-18CF6774AE05.jpg
     
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    Japanese movement assembled in Malaysia.CF547B67-6800-4892-A56B-ABF375055215.jpg
     
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    AAA682FE-8C77-4C5F-8549-4CAD7BF1D09E.jpg It was $149. They had a whole collection of NICE watches, Camo G-Shocks, then the good stuff is in the watch shop if you got $10k.
    Symphony Of The seas!

    here is retail.
     
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    Those that don’t know what jewels are, they make tiny bushings out of sapphire and ruby, for the center of the gears and stuff.
     
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    Elgin pocket watch. Traced the serial numbers to a 1916 manufacture date but unsure how much is original. I question the chain, band, and face. Keeps good time as long as you keep it wound - down to 1/4 second
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  29. Mar 31, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    I found a vintage running Rolex, pin missing in clasp,(got that), needs a face,(got that), and a crystal, figure just have it replaced and serviced.
    I will be able to use my black dial and the hands are the same.
     
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    I do like mechanical watches, divers and pilots tool type. Currently wearing a Sinn 856 UTC.

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