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- May 15, 2007
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I have watches but haven't worn them really often; if not at all now for the past few years. Have to say I don't miss them on my wrist.
It used to be that I felt naked if I didn't have one on. Now no longer have that sensation.
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It used to be that I felt naked if I didn't have one on. Now no longer have that sensation.
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august1410
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Bought this watch about 4 months ago. Its always been my grail watch and I finally had the means to "pull the trigger"
I also have a Brietling Navitimer my wife bought me for an anniversary and then about 4-6 other beater level watches. Seiko, Citizen, Casio, etc that I love all of equally
Ah...the BLNR. The "Batman", if you will. I figure I will have a Rolex "sport" model eventually. I'll have to make do with my two-tone 15003 for now.
One of my watches , I have a few in my collection
JCB003
Ultimate Member
- Sep 10, 2007
- 1,212
Nice watch Alanbdot. The Batman is one of my wish list watches...solid gold Sub with ceramic bezel is another and really want the newer steel Daytona, can't decide if I like the black or white face more.
Alanbdot
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- Jul 8, 2013
- 86
I have my name on the list for the next Steel Daytona and/or Hulk Submariner that my AD of choice gets their hands on. I would be thrilled with any of the 3 choices but I think my order or preference is White dial Daytona, Hulk, Black dial Daytona.
And Ill tell you ladies and gentleman what, watches have been one of the greatest hobbies Ive taken part in. And as for the cost of this hobby, as long as you primarily like sport model Rolexs mixed in with budget level divers (from the likes of Seiko and Citizen), its one of the CHEAPEST hobbies around as nearly every watch I own is worth what I paid if not a bit more after a few years lol. I watched a video on Youtube about how to wear free Rolex watches. You buy a Batman at MSRP and sell it 2 years later, pocket a cool $1000+ then buy another sport model and rinse and repeat. Its awesome.
Metaterra
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Bought this watch about 4 months ago. Its always been my grail watch and I finally had the means to "pull the trigger"
I also have a Brietling Navitimer my wife bought me for an anniversary and then about 4-6 other beater level watches. Seiko, Citizen, Casio, etc that I love all of equally
My holy grail watch as well. You'll appreciate this:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/progressive-new-york-democrat-wears-9-000-rolex-in-new-ad
I just google-fu'd and found that - it's the Hamilton Spirit of Liberty model with the H-10 movement. That watch is a serious timepiece and is no joke. That's a beautiful watch that you'll be able to pass down for generations.
Nobody to pass it down to, my daughter wouldn’t want it. I love Hamiltons and this is my 8th one and I’m about to buy another. Have several other watches but really like Hamiltons for their design, quality, and value.
I’d have a ton of Omegas if I had the coin.
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Here is the whole collection with the exception of my everyday work watch which is a Hager.
Sorry the first pic sucks.
From left to right
Seiko Orange Knight
Ball Fireman Nightbreaker
Edouard Lauzieres Park Avenue
Steinhart Nav-B
Waltham ---probably early 60's
Orient power reserve
Omega Constellation 1962/63 14393 Rose Gold capped
Omega Seamaster white waffle dial 1950
Omega Seamaster GMT
Gruen gold filled case, probably 1960's
2nd case
Hamilton Khaki Auto Chrono brown dial
Hamilton Khaki Auto Chrono black dial
Hamilton Pan Europ Blue/White dial
Hamilton Thin-O-Matic (modern version)
Hamilton Jazzmaster
Hamilton Rodney
Hamilton Spirit of Liberty
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Sorry the first pic sucks.
From left to right
Seiko Orange Knight
Ball Fireman Nightbreaker
Edouard Lauzieres Park Avenue
Steinhart Nav-B
Waltham ---probably early 60's
Orient power reserve
Omega Constellation 1962/63 14393 Rose Gold capped
Omega Seamaster white waffle dial 1950
Omega Seamaster GMT
Gruen gold filled case, probably 1960's
2nd case
Hamilton Khaki Auto Chrono brown dial
Hamilton Khaki Auto Chrono black dial
Hamilton Pan Europ Blue/White dial
Hamilton Thin-O-Matic (modern version)
Hamilton Jazzmaster
Hamilton Rodney
Hamilton Spirit of Liberty
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Hawkeye
The Leatherstocking
- Jan 29, 2009
- 3,971
Whole lotta awesome in those boxes right there.
My dad was an antique dealer, and he collected vintage Hamiltons. He left a railroad grade Hamilton pocket watch to each of his sons, and he always wore Hamiltons (vintage American ones, usually rectangular). My current daily wear is a Navy Frogman (the one from about 10 years ago with the all Titanium case and bracelet) and I love the thing to death.
My "grail" piece right now is a Hamilton Mod. 22 Marine Chronometer like they made for the Navy in WWII, complete with the boxes and gimbal mounts. I want one for a desk clock in the worst way, but don't have a couple grand to drop on it.
My dad was an antique dealer, and he collected vintage Hamiltons. He left a railroad grade Hamilton pocket watch to each of his sons, and he always wore Hamiltons (vintage American ones, usually rectangular). My current daily wear is a Navy Frogman (the one from about 10 years ago with the all Titanium case and bracelet) and I love the thing to death.
My "grail" piece right now is a Hamilton Mod. 22 Marine Chronometer like they made for the Navy in WWII, complete with the boxes and gimbal mounts. I want one for a desk clock in the worst way, but don't have a couple grand to drop on it.
Those Hamilton Marine Chronometers are really cool.
I'm a big fan of vintage watches, you can get some really nice pieces for very little money (comparatively).
Here’s my collection
Dude, I love that Milgauss but.... how do you like the Seamasters? I've been looking at the Seamaster 300 as a gift to myself for getting the next big cert in my field
I love that coined bezel:
Dirty little secret on high end watches is every 5 years or so you should send them back to a factory center to have them tuned up and rework . Mine every 5 years takes about 500. to 800 but they come back as close to new as possible .
They change crystals and polish like new .
They change crystals and polish like new .
It's no secret
If you're rockin' swatch (Think Hamilton, Tissot, and the rest of the yahoo's under that giant umbrella), servicing your automatic is $200 for non-chronos and $400 for chronos. So you have to decide if it's worth servicing or buying a new version of the same watch sometimes lol.
My brother had his Explorer II service at the Rolex store in NYC while we were up there and they mailed it back to him at the cool cost of $750 (included complete crystal replacement).
It's no secret
If you're rockin' swatch (Think Hamilton, Tissot, and the rest of the yahoo's under that giant umbrella), servicing your automatic is $200 for non-chronos and $400 for chronos. So you have to decide if it's worth servicing or buying a new version of the same watch sometimes lol.
My brother had his Explorer II service at the Rolex store in NYC while we were up there and they mailed it back to him at the cool cost of $750 (included complete crystal replacement).
Well i bring it up because when i started buying Breitling watches 25 years ago nobody told me , i was surprised a little bit .
But you are right you adjust .
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