Lurkers welcome! describe your favourite watch or your dreams' watch
the swisswatchguy
participate to the discussion, e.g.
please describe the watch on your wrists, its functions, qualities /
drawbacks, what you use it for, how you feel about it,
or tell us what is the watch of your dreams, describe it, respectively
tell us about the functions and qualities you are look for, interested
in,
or tell us about any watch, which has had an influence on you, on your
life, changed you life, saved your life or that of other people, etc.
Looking forward to reading your comments soon.
John Miller
> please describe the watch on your wrists, its functions, qualities /
> drawbacks, what you use it for, how you feel about it,
After a half-century of wearing (and enjoying) watches, the Swiss
watches now mostly stay in the box and my everyday watch is a Citizen
Skyhawk Eco-Drive in stainless. Uncannily accurate, world time function
that's both functional and fun to watch, probably the last watch I will
ever buy.
> or tell us about any watch, which has had an influence on you, on your
> life, changed you life, saved your life or that of other people, etc.
> Looking forward to reading your comments soon.
My first watch, in the '50s, was a Timex with a Boy Scout logo on the
dial. Through the years, I've bought a number of "interesting" watches
-- manual, automatic, quartz, chrono -- with a dozen or so remaining.
Pretty mundane collection; maybe the most unusual is a simple '60s
LeCoultre Quartermaster with 24-hour (only) dial. Bought it to replace
an Enicar Sherpa Graph that I sold during Mardi Gras in 1970 (darn it).
Favorite watch was a two-tone Rolex Datejust I bought in 1971 from
Elebash Jewelers in Pensacola for $380 -- brand new. Sold it in 1980 to
raise funds for an Italian bicycle, which kind of reveals my priorities.
Today, I have several watches that please me, but nothing of high value.
--
John Miller
Retired
tla...@visto.com
than 30 meters water resist, black or blue dial, day/date and just
three hands (no timers or extraneous complications), Tritium or some
kind of glowing hands. And perhaps titanium case and clasp band.
Omega Seamaster would do fine but would prefer something not so
expensive.
I like the Rolex Daytonas and Speedmaster moonwatches but I really
don't need to time anything nor is that kind of expense sensible. Oris
Artelier autos are nice too. Heuer Monacos with a matching green '68
Mustang?
Oh and no quartz... never in a million years.
I currently wear a Seiko 5 that is well worth its asking price!
T,
Colin
the military numbers etc. On the other hand, if alt.horology designs a watch
that's different I'll almost certainly buy it. I love the Rolex Daytona, I
like many others, especially Citizens, Bulovas and Seiko's. I like the
white enamel face of my bulova, but I also like the dark faces of my seikos.
I realize this doesn't really help. When I get started talking about
watches, I rarely stop in time to be much use.
Colin
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Norman M. Schwartz
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> or tell us what is the watch of your dreams, describe it, respectively
> tell us about the functions and qualities you are look for, interested
> in,
>
If there were such an animal why would there be watchwinders?
Roger A. Cope
Movado Museum, gold, black, leather.
Lenox, Swiss parts movement, quartz analog, cal. unknown, center rectangular
setting of platinum signed "Credit Swiss, Platinum 999,5 (1 g.), Essayeur
Fondeur, 040362." SS Bracelet.
Kenneth Cole, square SS case, analog, Japan movement, quartz, black KC
leather strap.
Citizen calibre 8700, Eco-Drive quartz, BL 8002-08A analog retrograde
perpetual calendar, alarm, dual time, month/day/date, 12/24 hour time, wr to
100, leather.
DAILY:
Caravelle, SS case, quartz, analog day/date, signed Bulova on caseback,
40C35 at 6 (?). Two tone elastic expansion SS bracelet.
Citizen Skyhawk JR3000-51F Eco-Drive chronograph. I'm sure this thing will
deal cards, haven't figured out the protocol yet.
Lord Elgin tank, c. 1950s, 21 jewel manual wind, 14K yellow gold filled top
and back, signed crown. Speidel elastic band with stainless steel backs.
Elgin, contemporary gold tonneau, analog Japan quartz, SS caseback, date
aperture at 6, signed two tone gold/silver metal link bracelet w/deployment
clasp.
Timex three register chronograph, quartz (assembled in Philippines, J3), SS
case, luminous sport hands. Leather strap marked China with signed
deployment clasp.
WORK/BEATERS:
TIME, probably a promotional item from TIME Magazine, SS case back (screw
type), analog, Japan quartz mvnt, some type of glass crystal, center sweep
seconds, black leather strap w/gold buckle. A brutally reliable wrist watch
with accuracy and appearance qualities common of more expensive pieces.
This thing couldn't have cost more than $20.00 USD when new!
Casio G-Shock 1288 DW-6900
STOP WATCH: Heuer Trackmaster, analog, manual wind.
STAND-UP CLOCK: Junghans Mega.
Enjoy and use all.
WISH LIST: Heuer Carrera
Just acquired one of these:
http://www.boomertime.com/6%20Round/R2695/R2695.htm Too early to comment
other than service from company was good, piece itself is nicely done, and
appears to be a lot of bang for the buck. Theme is not as relevent as RR
pieces once were, but still a good value I think.
Best to all ~` rac
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Steverino
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Seiko Kinetic, Poljot chrono (for the look- very different style) , IWI with
eta 2824 movement (in an absolutely huge case) purchased thru westcoasttime
(he sells watches with the look and style that appeal to me), various Swiss
Army quartz watches with different color faces, and a Heuer Monaco chrono
copy by Timex that I've tarted up with a deployant clasp that cost half as
much as the watch. Also a couple of older tank-style Hamilton and Bulova
windy-watches from the forties that I bought for my wife.
I have a built in resistance to paying more than a few hundred for /any/
watch (and no more than a hundred for quartz). After all, the function
doesn't improve. I think I have what I would calla watch fetish, as I
appreciate the fine quality of certain watches, and I spend time admiring
older watches with Valjoux movements on eBay[1].
1. http://members.cox.net/elaltd/lejour/lj_face.jpg
--
S
the swisswatchguy
Then please go on, this is exactly the purpose of this forum. As far as
I can gather, you love both mechanical as well as Quartz watches and
appreciate especially the aesthetics.
Gordon Moat
> Lurkers, welcome on here: no need to be a watch expert in order to
> participate to the discussion, e.g.
Okay, thanks for the invitation.
>
>
> please describe the watch on your wrists, its functions, qualities /
> drawbacks, what you use it for, how you feel about it,
My daily watch is a Hamilton Khaki King Automatic. My mom got this one
for me for Christmas, and the only thing I changed was putting a black
leather band on it to match the black face. Other than keeping time, it
displays the day and date. The display back is neat for viewing the
movement, though it is not a functional aspect (unless something went
badly wrong with the movement).
Overall, I am very happy with it, and other than trying out different
watch bands, I don't feel any desire to change it. The original band is
unused, and still in the case, though not with any thoughts of collecting
. . . I don't see getting rid of this watch at any time i the future,
unless something happens that it could not be repaired.
My previous watch, which I still have, is a Seiko Presmatic 5106-9000.
This was my dad's watch, and I got it after he died. I stopped wearing it
after the trim part around the day/date display came loose, and got stuck
on the second hand. A local watch shop pulled that part out, but did not
want to try a repair on this watch. Likely it needs some other work,
since it only runs for about 10 hours after winding.
I like the old Seiko, but a gold watch is something I am unlikely to wear
too often. I prefer stainless for everyday wear. The other thing about
this Seiko is that it is not as easy to read the time as the Hamilton. I
intend to find a good repair place for it, though I will not wear it that
often in the future.
I have also had a Seiko Automatic Divers watch in the past, though it was
basically a rugged watch for work. I unfortunately lost it in an
accident. While it was a nice watch, I think that it is too heavy and
bulky for normal daily wear, unless someone needs that sort of watch for
work.
>
>
> or tell us what is the watch of your dreams, describe it, respectively
> tell us about the functions and qualities you are look for, interested
> in,
The watch of my dreams is one I would design. I have an art degree, and I
currently make my living doing photography, and print design. The
challenge of designing a clean and functional watch would be very
satisfying. I almost got a chance at this when a group approached me with
the idea of starting up a watch company. Though the preliminary work went
well, that group shifted their efforts into other areas; but I suspect
that some financial problems really killed the concept. I hope to get
another chance some time in the future.
>
>
> or tell us about any watch, which has had an influence on you, on your
> life, changed you life, saved your life or that of other people, etc.
> Looking forward to reading your comments soon.
The one watch which has really impressed me the most is the Minerva
Palladio. That design has a cleanness to it, despite all the functions
capable with that watch. I think it is a fitting tribute to a great
architect.
Rolex have also impressed me as a company, just for what they have
achieved. I felt proud to help them track down some pirating companies
just over a year ago. Also, they have a nice program of supporting
artists, as well as some great photography in their calendar. Their
Submariner is the watch that impresses me the most of their line.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
Brian Talley
> the swisswatchguy wrote:
>
>> please describe the watch on your wrists, its functions, qualities /
>> drawbacks, what you use it for, how you feel about it,
>
>
> After a half-century of wearing (and enjoying) watches, the Swiss
> watches now mostly stay in the box and my everyday watch is a Citizen
> Skyhawk Eco-Drive in stainless. Uncannily accurate, world time function
> that's both functional and fun to watch, probably the last watch I will
> ever buy.
Interesting. For me, at least, it's the mechanical component that is
the allure. The Skyhawk certainly is an interesting watch, but do you
have any interest (anymore) in a purely mechanical watch? Not that it
matters one way or another; I'm just curious. :-)
Brian
John Miller
> Interesting. For me, at least, it's the mechanical component that is
> the allure. The Skyhawk certainly is an interesting watch, but do you
> have any interest (anymore) in a purely mechanical watch? Not that it
> matters one way or another; I'm just curious. :-)
Of course, but just for the appreciation of it as an object of
mechanical art, and not as an everyday timepiece. One reason is that,
all things being equal, I want something that stays within +-1 sec/day.
Those who do not suffer that affliction are more likely to wear
mechanical movements daily, I believe. As I mentioned, I have several,
but they tend to stay pretty much in the case these days. That doesn't
mean that I don't appreciate/admire/enjoy them.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the next watch after my Rolex was
a Casio. Not only was it an order of magnitude more accurate, and more
rugged, but you could re-sync the seconds to WWV with the press of a
button, regardless of whether it was ahead or behind. And it you could
buy a lifetime supply of them for the cost of one
cleaning/oiling/regasketing of the Rolex.
Some people prefer jewelry/mechanical art; others want the best
timekeeper they can find. Neither point of view ought to make any claim
to superiority over the other. IMO. YMMV.
--
John Miller
stingray
collection:
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1161023
Missing is a JLC Master Moon that is in Switzerland for repair.
My wishlist at this point:
JLC Sun/Moon Reverso
Lange Datograph
And this Vacheron Mercator
http://www.chatelco.com/assets/images/Mercator.jpg
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the swisswatchguy
discover that you are an artist and designer: how about you team up
with Mark South in order to design the alt.horology limited edition
watch, as exposed in one of the other latest legitimate thread
initiated by Mark?
Do you have any picture of the Minerva Palladio watch / a website where
I can have a look at it?
Cletus
Galveston TX 4th of July 1986. just laying there in the sand, nobody
around, actually might have been the 5th of July! I Knew nothing about
watches so I just wore it everyday at work in construction, dropped it once
and had to take it to jeweler to get it fixed. He asked me just where did I
get this watch? At one point it was gaining time so I just unscrewed the
back and fiddled with the little adjustment deal and got it right. Sadly,
and I still haven't gotten over this,in 1989 I left it in a truck stop
bathroom after washing the grease off my hands after working on my truck
engine, noticed it after driving about 6 hours.
Tried to replace it at various times, My wife got me a Seiko Quartz
World Timer in 1990, ok watch but not the same, its now dead, should try to
get it fixed. Last year bought a Seiko automatic off Ebay, I wear
everyday except at work, then its Casio.
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My personal favourites in your collection: the Ulysse Nardin and the
IWC. I notice that you have quite a pioneer instinct, as your
Blancpain date back to almost the re-start of the brand, as well your
recognition of Mrs. Cinette Robert's watches (Dubey Chaldenbrand). She
is quite a character and has succeeded by herself to reach a level of
recognition for her brand within a shortest period of time, in a field
almost exclusively reserved & controlled by men.
Best wishes for the continuation of your collection. Keep us posted.
Squirrel
> eta 2824 movement (in an absolutely huge case) purchased thru
> (he sells watches with the look and style that appeal to me), various
Swiss
>
Steverino,
Next time you purchase an IWI, make sure to buy directly from Ron Sabo
(he owns and operates IWI in Ohio). You can reach him at
1-800-243-3014. I don't begudge West Coast Time for making a profit,
but they say in one IWI ad on their site:
"It is made by IW Inc and the watch cannot be bought cheaper In any
form that matches the characteristics of this watch here."
West Coast's price? $299 *plus* shipping. Ron's direct price? $185.
Same watch.
It's one thing to make a profit, it's another to outright lie when
you're making that profit. West Coast would never get any business
from me on any watch because they use deceptive BS like that.
John
stingray
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-8/44217/OIZOW-DSCN0427.JPG
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Fraser Johnston
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> except for a couple of sentimental quartz watches. Here is a link to my
> collection:
>
> http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1161023
>
> Missing is a JLC Master Moon that is in Switzerland for repair.
>
> My wishlist at this point:
>
> JLC Sun/Moon Reverso
> Lange Datograph
>
> And this Vacheron Mercator
>
> http://www.chatelco.com/assets/images/Mercator.jpg
>
I love the punched strap on the Speedmaster. Really looks good.
Fraser
the swisswatchguy
picture of the recoil in action.
Beautiful. Please explain to those ofl our friends who never had the
chance to hold such a watch in their hands, what is a recoil and how it
works. Appreciating.
stingray
year, Rene Schaldenbrand, Head of Production, Complicated Watches, had
developed an economical flyback seconds chronograph design. Together with
Georges Dubey, who at the time was also a professor of complicated horology
at Technicum in La Chaux de Fonds, Schaldenbrand formed the Dubey and
Schaldenbrand Company to produce and market the design, which they called
the Index Mobile.
For more info, follow this link:
http://www.thepurists.com/watch/wadsimanalysisver2.html
A cool thing about this watch is that they found a case of old movements as
they were moving the D&S offices. They recased them and sold a limited
number of these re-issues.
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things I did not know about D&S. I am sure that The Baron shall also
have appreciated this good example on what we have been debating in
other threads.
as they were moving the D&S offices. They recased them and sold a
limited
number of these re-issues.
Please note that THEY implies a team, which was and is still no the
case: please change it ito a SHE: Mrs. Cinette Robert, all alone.
She made it all by herself and is reviving the brand along the spirit
and philosophy of both the founding artisans, still all by herself!
!
Mark South
--
Mark South: World Citizen, Net Denizen
the swisswatchguy
thread?
Good remark, which prompted me to have the following, I hope, good
idea: The only way I can imagine in order to prevent too much
meandering in and off the main topic, is to create specific ongoing
threads for each single worthwhile subject.
Let's meet again and continue the discussion on D&S in the newly
created thread, and proceed henceforth likewise.
Steverino
> Steverino,
>
> Next time you purchase an IWI, make sure to buy directly from Ron Sabo
> (he owns and operates IWI in Ohio). You can reach him at
> 1-800-243-3014. I don't begudge West Coast Time for making a profit,
> but they say in one IWI ad on their site:
>
> "It is made by IW Inc and the watch cannot be bought cheaper In any
> form that matches the characteristics of this watch here."
>
> West Coast's price? $299 *plus* shipping. Ron's direct price? $185.
> Same watch.
>
> It's one thing to make a profit, it's another to outright lie when
> you're making that profit. West Coast would never get any business
> from me on any watch because they use deceptive BS like that.
>
> John
--
-S
Steverino
> Steverino,
>
> Next time you purchase an IWI, make sure to buy directly from Ron Sabo
> (he owns and operates IWI in Ohio). You can reach him at
> 1-800-243-3014. I don't begudge West Coast Time for making a profit,
> but they say in one IWI ad on their site:
--
-S
Gordon Moat
> Gordon: appreciating very much your contribution and please to
> discover that you are an artist and designer: how about you team up
> with Mark South in order to design the alt.horology limited edition
> watch, as exposed in one of the other latest legitimate thread
> initiated by Mark?
I got an e-mail from him a little while ago. Hopefully we can work
something out.
>
>
> Do you have any picture of the Minerva Palladio watch / a website where
> I can have a look at it?
Unfortunately, it is tough to find much about that watch. I have one link
from the past that comes up under Web Archive, though all the links in the
article are dead ends. Anyway, try this:
In case you have trouble with that, I have downloaded the image file from
that article. I could always e-mail a copy, or post it onto my website.
Enjoy!
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
Squirrel
Steve,
No, Ron doesn't have a website. He does have an email address, but the
last time I emailed him several months ago, it took him a week or so to
answer. He said they rarely check email anymore, and to call him up
anytime for faster service. He's a good guy who's well respected in
the watch world. If you buy from him, make sure he includes a
catalogue with your order.
John
the swisswatchguy
could you please email the picture? Appreciating.
andre...@aol.com
opening it up to change batteries and it becoming less waterproof. I
run and like the bezel to measure time. I swim almost every day too. I
can see the elapsed time under water without stopping. I like that the
bezel is higher than the crystal and it protects it from scratches. It
is really rugged. I wear it every day, no scratches yet, and I am very
abusive. I used to wear an Invicta 8926 that I really liked, but it was
full of scratches. in the crystal and the black bezel. I like that I
bought it for less than $90 + shipping from one of the Singapur guys on
ebay.
Finally, what I like about the monster is that it is big enough and it
helps me compensate from inadequacies in other areas ;-)
Andres
the swisswatchguy
compensating than driving around in a SUV!
John S.
display that uses the H022 movement. I bought it to keep track of
timezone changes when travelling and because it looks good enough to
wear with a suit. While the case is stainless it is finished to look
like titanium and is quite attractive along with the black dial. The
digital display is easily readable, does not standout like some and can
be switched to display just the date and day. It far exceeds the
stated accuracy and its currently running approximately 15 seconds fast
per year.
Features include a scrolling cities display, automatic dst changeover,
99 hour timer and one-button transfer of digital to analog display.
Here's a picture:
http://www.metropolitanwatches.com/images/seiko/SLM009.jpg
It isn't my only watch...I also enjoy some pre-quartz Omega and Zenith
watches among others. I'm probably as fascinated by mechanical as I am
by digital movements, although the convenience of quartz in some
situations is a decided plus.
Gordon Moat
> Gordon: I can't get anything out of your web.archive. As you proposed,
> could you please email the picture? Appreciating.
Image sent using my business e-mail. The e-mail I use here is heavily
filtered, so replies might have trouble getting through. Sorry for any
inconvenience. Hope you enjoy the image.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
A G Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com>
Xavi (ZixxeR)
>please describe the watch on your wrists, its functions, qualities /
>drawbacks, what you use it for, how you feel about it,
It is a Mido Ocean Star Sport, swiss, automatic, SS bracelet and case,
sapphire crystal, black dial with only a relatively big 6, 9 and 12
numbers with day & date at 3 o'clock. Rated 200M water resist but no
diver's bezel, nor bracelet extension. Transparent back.
I wear it everyday, except for scubadiving, mountaing biking or
off-road motorcycle riding, or when I'm working on my bike.
>or tell us what is the watch of your dreams, describe it, respectively
>tell us about the functions and qualities you are look for, interested
>in,
I have two watches of my dreams, one could be the one I wear and the
other one a relatively cheap automatic I could take scubadiving (so it
would have a diver's bezel, clasp extension or rubber bracelet (do you
call it this way or you say "rubber band"? and it would have to be
200M water resistant).
As I like to wear different things during the working days and the
weekend, I'd probably wear this one most of the weekends and wear the
Mido on working days.
I don't like collecting things I can use, I mean, I prefer to have one
or maximum two watches. The same with pens. I try to have the one I
like best, and use this one everyday.
Xavi
--
Dain bramaged
SPFLD.Civic Center
flemarket for only $ten dollar$ i know is highly collectible, but dont
know what year it was made in? or what its worth?
Mark South
> I don't like collecting things I can use, I mean, I prefer to have one
> or maximum two watches. The same with pens. I try to have the one I
> like best, and use this one everyday.
I envy you the ability to stick to this philosophy.
Xavi (ZixxeR)
<mark...@null.invalid> wrote:
>On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 13:42:28 +0100, Xavi (ZixxeR) wrote:
>
>> I don't like collecting things I can use, I mean, I prefer to have one
>> or maximum two watches. The same with pens. I try to have the one I
>> like best, and use this one everyday.
>
>I envy you the ability to stick to this philosophy.
I think it would be too difficult for me to have 5 watches I like
best, so I have to NOT wear 4 of them at a precise moment....
Xavi
--
Dain bramaged
djohnson
face, stick markers--the generic Seiko. October I replaced that with
a Timex Expedition--I wanted a stopwatch, analog time and a metal case,
that Timex was the best combination of non-gaudy, features and price.
In November, the mechanical watch bug bit. I'm currently wearing a
Seiko 5 with a display back, gray face and gold stick markers, have
another slightly older 5 in my watch box, and an older Seiko with a
7005 movement from the early 70's (as far as I know) at the watchmaker
getting serviced. The watch box came with watches, and I've fixed
several of the old Timex pin-levers, a Timex Electric (that I'm
regulating by the adjust-and-wait-a-day method) and a couple of generic
Swiss handwinds. I intend to wear them all occasionally (except
maybe the day/date Timex, just because the combination of a stiff
setting mechanism, a worn-smooth crown and a non-quickset date make it
very difficult to set) but one of the 5's is likely to be my everyday
watch.
My ultimate watch would be slightly unusual without being
gaudy--Mechanical autos fit that for now. In existing watches, for an
everyday watch I'd want a mechanical, very legible, with at minimum a
date, ideally an annual perpetual. If i could get chronograph
functions without making it too cluttered (and without a big rotating
bezel) I'd do that, otherwise probably a military dial, black
face/white numbers and a small 24 hour scale. For a dress watch
(assuming I dressed up enough to deserve a seperate watch...) I'd go
with a very simple thin handwind, possibly time only, possibly with a
date, stick markers and a sub seconds display.
If I were to invent a watch I'd do some sort of combination
quartz/mechanical digital/analog. The quartz section would be able to
adjust the mechanical regulator to keep them in sync, the digital
section would either be completely hidden when not in use, or perhaps
be a high-resolution display mimicing the standard day/date section
when not in use for other functions. I'd want to avoid a multitude of
visible pushers and crowns--whatever features could be supported by 2
Seiko 5-type combo crown/pushers. I'd accept a Credor Springdrive or
Accutron movement as a substitute for the mechanical section.
djohnson
seen. Add a discrete date window and auto wind and you'd have a very
strong contender for my ultimate watch.
the swisswatchguy
your comments and would very much appreciate to keep the thread alive
with others' favourite watch dreams, wishes and comments.
Meanwhile, enjoy your week-end!