Watches

[artistcalledian 0]

Who on here is really into watches?

i used to have a Jaeger Le Coultra Master Geographic in rose gold, but sold it and now have a Breitling Navitimer World with a blue face.

come on folks, what ya got?

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[freeflir29 0]

I have to find this little shop in town here. Seems the guy has a bunch of watches that Saddam gave to his Army officers. They are Breitling and one of the guys bought one for $400 and took back to the states for an apraisal. Seems it is worth several thousand! Don't know what model it is though.

[okalb 104]

Cartier Pasha Chrono
Tag Heuer Specialist
Tag Heuer 6000
Soon to have an Anonimo Firenze Militaire Chrono

I sold off most of my collection years ago, this is just what I have right now.

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[swedishcelt 0]

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Cartier Pasha
Tag Heuer Specialist
Tag Heuer 6000
Soon to have an Anonimo Firenze Militaire Chrono

I sold off most of my collection years ago, this is just what I have right now.

Nice!

[okalb 104]

Then maybe you can help me decide between orange or black. These are actually not the Militaire, they are the chronoscopia but they are very similar and I can't find pictures of the other.

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[mr2mk1g 10]

Wouldn't say I was "really" into my watches, but what I have I am more than happy with.

I have an Omega Speedmaster chronograph - famous as the only watch to have been certified by NASA for use in space.

And a Suunto Observer in steel which is rather useful under canopy.

[artistcalledian 0]

i once saw an e-bay listing for something like that... had a silly high reserve on it though

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[artistcalledian 0]

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I have an Omega Speedmaster chronograph - famous as the only watch to have been certified by NASA for use in space.

i looked at one of those, really nice watches

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[okalb 104]

The speedmaster is a gorgeous watch. I am partial to the seamaster, but the speedmaster rocks.

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[bmcd308 0]

I'll chime in with a vote for the black. You can wear it with so many more things.

And my watch is a Breitling Colt.

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[freeflynick 0]

If I could afford a Breitling, I would have one! I used to have a really nice immitation, blue face, 3 small dials, don't know model name, but it got nicked in Trinidad.

I now have a really sweet Sector 500, whicte face, 3 dials, 2 small digital squares for dates, stopwatch etc. I love it! If they were good enough for Partick De G, they are good enough for me!!

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[okalb 104]

See, I would agree with the black goes with everything comment if it were my only watch. Since I have other watches that go with everything, I was thinking of being a little different and getting the orange. It is too tough to decide, I really think I need both

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[artistcalledian 0]

Orange

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[TypicalFish 0]

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Who on here is really into watches?

i used to have a Jaeger Le Coultra Master Geographic in rose gold, but sold it and now have a Breitling Navitimer World with a blue face.

come on folks, what ya got?

20 year old Omega Seamaster day/date, Omega Speedmaster Red Michael Scumacher edition, assorted Tag/Heuers, and a clear face Bulova Accutron that was my dad's...

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[Kid_Icarus 0]

Watches are magnificent pieces of art. I personally am in to Patek Philippe. They are nothing short of perfection. Definitely a different style than most, as I personally don't prefer metal bands or clunky watches. Check them out, the Calatrava is a nice place to start, and there are several stores in NYC that have beautiful vintage Pateks.

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[livendive 8]

I'd really like to be into watches, but an allergy to something in cheaper grades of metal prevents it. I can get something with a surgical grade stainless back (actually, I have one, some Kenneth Cole thing), but I can't find a source for surgical grade SS or titanium pins to hold the band to the watch, or the pieces of the band together (if metal band), or the buckle (in a leather band). I know, those pins don't touch the skin, but they're close enough to make it so I can't wear a watch for more than a couple hours. Being as I haven't ever owned a watch that fits the bill, and jewelers don't ever know what the metals used in those pieces are, I'm not gonna shell out big bucks on something that I will most likely not be able to wear.

It sucks...I'm stuck using my cell phone as my watch.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[BenHall 0]

I used to have a Timex Ironman, but now I have a Casio G-shock Cockpit.

[okalb 104]

I would check fist, but I am thinking that the higher end titanium watches use titanium pins as well. Check out the Breitling Avenger. It is all titanium and I would bet the pins are as well.

-OK

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[freeflir29 0]

My "work" watch is a Sharp Chrono/Alarm thing. Bought it for $20 in a drug store in Alexandria, VA before I left for Iraq the first time. Almost 6 months on the job and still working!

[purplegirl 0]

Cartier Tank Francaise (which i use for skydiving)
Two-tone Rolex (silver and gold) w/ Champagne Face (which i use for scuba diving)
18K White Gold Rolex w/ Blue Face
18K Yellow Gold Diamond-studded Oyster Perpetual Presidential Rolex

-- no, i'm not, but my mom is soooo into watches. when she buys one, she also has to buy one for me, my sister, and my brother.

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[mr2mk1g 10]

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I'd really like to be into watches, but an allergy to something in cheaper grades of metal prevents it

um... those people who are "really into their watches" generally don't wear things made of the "cheaper grades of metal".

[livendive 8]

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I'd really like to be into watches, but an allergy to something in cheaper grades of metal prevents it

um... those people who are "really into their watches" generally don't wear things made of the "cheaper grades of metal".

Agreed. It's easy to get a decent watch back and bracelet. The tough part is the pins (not visible) and in some cases the buckle.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[livendive 8]

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I would check fist, but I am thinking that the higher end titanium watches use titanium pins as well. Check out the Breitling Avenger. It is all titanium and I would bet the pins are as well.

-OK

Thanks. Guess I'll try the jeweler route again (Breitling's web page directs information requests to retailers). In the past, jewelers have always told me "Well, I'm pretty sure you'll be ok with this one...you should buy it". Pretty sure doesn't justify the kinds of prices higher end watches demand, and none of them seem to actually *know*.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[jraf 0]

Omega Seamaster - it is great. Stainless steel is such a noble material.

I used to have a Rolex Seadweller, but it fell apart on me (on meeting with a large steel object)

My Dad has an amazing collection of antique watches, several thousand pieces of every make from every continent... I am curious who here knows what a Pavel Bure is?

jraf

Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui.
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[okalb 104]

Pavel Bure the used to play for Vancouver then went to the Rangers for a short stint. Now I believe plays for FL. There is also his brother Valerie Bure in the NHL as well.

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