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CleanNeon98 10-20-2010 01:35 PM

Anyone do watches?
 
Since moving into my Civic (not literally) I've noticed that I have a bunch more money (no mods, less gas, less insurance, etc.) so I wanted to get some jewlery with my extra cash. I don't do the ring/chain/bracelet thing, I did when I was younger and now I find it to be too flashy for my taste so I invested into watches.

First one I got is an Orient CDH0001B
http://mvivda.bay.livefilestore.com/...tCDH00001B.jpg
In-House Orient movement made and cased in Japan, dual time, slide rule, etc.

After about 2 weeks with this I realized it was too much for daily wear so I got a Seiko SKX007K2 which is build like a tank and is rated to 200m, further underwater than I'll ever go.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/waspy/Watches/skx007.jpg

That's my little collection for now, I'd like to start collecting Russian Dive watches in time. Does anyone else have any sweet timepieces?

300zx_tt 10-20-2010 04:16 PM

my uncle is into watches like were into cars, he just picked up one of theese ( http://cgi.ebay.com/18kt-PATEK-PHILI...item4aa37f7376 ) but its in much better condition.... ill try and get a list of all the watches that he has, id say over 110k worth of watches idk if they are all old like this one (1955 i believe) but hes got over 50 watches ill email him see if i can get a list or something haha

igo4bmx 10-20-2010 04:24 PM

i've been collecting cheaper watches (invicta, swiss so far) and have 5 watches i purchased this year.

jpalamar 10-20-2010 04:25 PM

My watch is my cell phone.

CleanNeon98 10-20-2010 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 300zx_tt (Post 1836706)
my uncle is into watches like were into cars, he just picked up one of theese ( http://cgi.ebay.com/18kt-PATEK-PHILI...item4aa37f7376 ) but its in much better condition.... ill try and get a list of all the watches that he has, id say over 110k worth of watches idk if they are all old like this one (1955 i believe) but hes got over 50 watches ill email him see if i can get a list or something haha

Patek is some high line stuff.
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Originally Posted by igo4bmx (Post 1836719)
i've been collecting cheaper watches (invicta, swiss so far) and have 5 watches i purchased this year.

Invicta are hit or miss quality wise. Check out Orient site, use Coupon Executive50 on checkout and get 50% off and free shipping. They have solid stuff, I've only heard a handful of complaints.

My Seiko on MY wrist
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7282988_n.jpg

igo4bmx 10-20-2010 05:00 PM

i had a funny convo with my wife
she is a brand whore so i told her i want a panerai copy
she said its wrong for me to have a knockoff, but then i told her i want a real one and she said no to that either lol

ericnjttz 10-20-2010 05:19 PM

i have a $600 oakley watch that i won.....never been out of the box though will probably see eBay soon

RSX Type-Slow 10-20-2010 10:40 PM

I've always like watches, and lately I've been into vintage watches. My small cheap collection consist of:

Guess G85746G ($85) japan movment
http://i54.tinypic.com/2j3kzs4.jpg

Kennith Cole KC1251 ($70) japan movement
http://i53.tinypic.com/2j75aw.jpg

Vintage J.B. Champion (gift) Swiss movement. No information on this watch. I only know it's from the late 60's.
Looks similar to this J.B. watch
http://i54.tinypic.com/106lu04.jpg

And another watch that I have no idea what make/model it is. Early 80's watch. The entire watch was made to look like granite/stone. no picture.


For a future wedding gift, I want the lady to get me a vintage Rolex/ Omega watch.

11secdsm 10-20-2010 10:49 PM

I have a bad addiction to watches. Chopard Mille Miglia (newest pick up), TAG Grand Carrera, TAG Carrera Calibre, Welder K24, Breitling Bentley Chrono 6.75, Graham Chronofighter...just to name a few in my collection. Been collecting for about 10 years now. Watches are worse than cars...

11secdsm 10-20-2010 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98 (Post 1836744)

Damn! Your wrist is TINY!

andru1313 10-20-2010 10:58 PM

Anyone do watches?
 
Chris I have a watch problem to. I have a Breitling crosswind and a few Invictas. A Paul Silberstein just to name a few. I have my heart set on a U-Boat for my next purchase and dream watch is an IWC Perpetual. But that's almost 30grand. Also would love to find a Tag Monaco Steve McQueen. Ugh I need to hit the lottery or work for GoodVibes


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11secdsm 10-20-2010 11:02 PM

The Breitling Crosswind is a nice watch! There are a couple watches that i'd love to have...5 year goal is to have one of them...Panerai, AP ROO, JLC....a few in each collection that I love.

andru1313 10-20-2010 11:21 PM

Anyone do watches?
 
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Originally Posted by 11secdsm (Post 1836968)
The Breitling Crosswind is a nice watch! There are a couple watches that i'd love to have...5 year goal is to have one of them...Panerai, AP ROO, JLC....a few in each collection that I love.

Have you checked out U-BOAT watches? They are very cool


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RSX Type-Slow 10-20-2010 11:28 PM

The flight decks are awesome. they remind me of a grenade but their not my style. maybe as a weekend watch lol

cmr076 10-21-2010 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 11secdsm (Post 1836952)
I have a bad addiction to watches. Chopard Mille Miglia (newest pick up), TAG Grand Carrera, TAG Carrera Calibre, Welder K24, Breitling Bentley Chrono 6.75, Graham Chronofighter...just to name a few in my collection. Been collecting for about 10 years now. Watches are worse than cars...

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Originally Posted by andru1313 (Post 1836964)
Chris I have a watch problem to. I have a Breitling crosswind and a few Invictas. A Paul Silberstein just to name a few. I have my heart set on a U-Boat for my next purchase and dream watch is an IWC Perpetual. But that's almost 30grand. Also would love to find a Tag Monaco Steve McQueen. Ugh I need to hit the lottery or work for GoodVibes


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haha the two people that came to mind when i saw this thread!

My dad is also into watches, not so much wearing but buying, IWC, breitling, etc. Chris i know you have a few beauties, post a pic of the one from when you were born (awesome story) and andrew has been pushing me to pull the trigger on my first "real" watch, im thinking a Tag Grand carerrra chrono if i do it at all..

11secdsm 10-21-2010 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by andru1313 (Post 1836982)
Have you checked out U-BOAT watches? They are very cool


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I have actually....Welder is made by U Boat....just a different label.

11secdsm 10-21-2010 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cmr076 (Post 1837049)
haha the two people that came to mind when i saw this thread!

My dad is also into watches, not so much wearing but buying, IWC, breitling, etc. Chris i know you have a few beauties, post a pic of the one from when you were born (awesome story) and andrew has been pushing me to pull the trigger on my first "real" watch, im thinking a Tag Grand carerrra chrono if i do it at all..

Will post a couple pics later...running out the door now.

Elliott18t 10-21-2010 07:40 AM

I want me one of these lol


http://www.tensewoodwatches.com/imag...watch_logo.jpg

andru1313 10-21-2010 08:21 AM

Anyone do watches?
 
Here are a few. Have a few more just don't have pics.

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689091e-2f82-b5cc.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689091e-2fbe-4026.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689091e-2fed-a904.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689091e-301c-51d3.jpg


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djb5118 10-21-2010 09:22 AM

I've recently gotten out of it for a while, but over the past three years or so I've built up a solid rotation of cheaper brands.

I've got my Invicta 9265 (I think)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/...7abb4ca8_b.jpg

A generic Guess watch that I grabbed on a whim
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/...11aa4dd6_b.jpg

Two Panerai homages
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/...069e9eff_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/...5e1c4698_b.jpg

I also have an Orient Submariner homage
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/images/2ER00001B.jpg

and an Alpha Planet Ocean
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3...dit1024wa1.jpg


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