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A few watches I have picked up in the last few weeks.
Nice pickups!
I'm torn. I have several Citizens and have been looking at getting a nice automatic the last few weeks. I like the Air King posted earlier, but not sure I want to dive in at that level. I'm currently strongly considering a Breitling Superocean II 44 with a black dial as my first step. It's grey market (Jomashop) and I'm comfortable with that. I've purchased from them before (my Citizen Promaster Altichron) and had a good experience. The other watch I'm considering is a Tag Heuer Formula 1 Automatic - yeah I know, I know Tag sucks...but I really like the style and the price is easy to swallow.
Any thoughts on the Breitling?
I should also add that this will go into my EDC rotation.
Any thoughts on the Breitling?
I should also add that this will go into my EDC rotation.
randomuser
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Jumping, diving, running and just plain beating up. Gshock has been the best. I'm on my third or fourth ATM. I dont wear them unless I'm doing an activity as I find watches to be redundant in 2019 with car clocks, phones and computers always in front of us and when working my shirt cuff gets caught on a watch, so I go without. But when I have one on its always my gshock. Great watches.
august1410
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Just my two cents. Go all the way with the Air King. You get the Rolex reliability, a cool looking watch, and all the features of the Milgauss at a lesser price. Is it expensive? Sure. The watch will outlive you.
How often do they need to be serviced and average cost?
Every 5 years is the recommended interval. I’m not that good about it. Rolex charges $800. I use Mark Sirianni. He charges $200 and has a faster turn around time.
https://www.watchdoctor.biz/
Aamdskeetshooter
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My buddy who’s a big watch collector likes his Breitlings more than his Rolexes. He says they keep better time. He should know, he’s got a bunch of both. And a bunch of other brands too. I wish I had his problems deciding which watch to wear. Or which gun to shoot. SMH
I certainly understand that perspective. It will certainly hold value better than the Breitling. Thanks for your opinion.
Anyone who is just getting in to the market or trying to talk themselves out of a Rolex should spend some time over on the Rolex Forum. I look at the classifieds, "who's who" and the "watch out!" threads pretty much daily. It's an unbelievable resource. Some of the older Air King models can be very affordable.
Here's my new Hamilton Khaki automatic (42mm). My dang BIL got me interested in mechanical watches. My first was a Fossil Automatic with a Japanese movement and a skeleton face. It's a little dressy looking for every day and it wasn't long before I was looking to "upgrade" to a more casual every day watch. I like the Hamilton story and history, and really like the look of the field watches.
With the prices of some of the watches I'm getting interested in I'm starting to think I should save money and buy more guns!
With the prices of some of the watches I'm getting interested in I'm starting to think I should save money and buy more guns!
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Hamiltons are probably my favorites. I have seven. This has been my EDC for the last few weeks
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Hey all, need some help with this.
I got this watch from my mom after my dad passed. She said my dad wore it everyday before I was born. I am guessing it is over 50 years old. It is not in the best of condition and I was wondering if it was worth having professionally restored. It will not be for sale ever due to sentimental value.
Can any of you watch gurus tell me anything about it? Who made it? The model? When was it made? What it it worth?
Thanks for looking at it.
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I got this watch from my mom after my dad passed. She said my dad wore it everyday before I was born. I am guessing it is over 50 years old. It is not in the best of condition and I was wondering if it was worth having professionally restored. It will not be for sale ever due to sentimental value.
Can any of you watch gurus tell me anything about it? Who made it? The model? When was it made? What it it worth?
Thanks for looking at it.
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Without knowing the brand it’s hard to say. Try Moren Watch and Clock repair in Silver Spring. 301-588-5549.
He has thousands of parts in stock for vintage watches, might at least be worth a visit and conversation.
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Stein79
Surf&Turf
Gents,
My first auto and only Swiss was stolen earlier this month in Harford county.
Certina DS Action Diver with blue face and red seconds hand on a stainless steel bracelet.
There's a police report already but it's a pretty uncommon watch and the bright blue face is pretty recognizable. Also my knife, a Spyderco C223GP.
Let me know if you guys see it around...
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My first auto and only Swiss was stolen earlier this month in Harford county.
Certina DS Action Diver with blue face and red seconds hand on a stainless steel bracelet.
There's a police report already but it's a pretty uncommon watch and the bright blue face is pretty recognizable. Also my knife, a Spyderco C223GP.
Let me know if you guys see it around...
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BlueHeeler
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Looks like a Lucerne Sport Telemeter Chronograph.
Boats
Broken Member
Not trying to thread-hhijack but I am selling some of my collection in the classifieds. Make an offer before they go on ebay
BlueHeeler
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