Watch Thread - Part Deux

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jorts, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. High Cotton

    High Cotton Where does this fall in our Christian walk?
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    It will be a 16570 if it happens, the other option I gave her was the Omega 300. Told her she needs to tell me now if she didn't get it because I'm cancelling the wedding if it doesn't happen.
     
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  2. Buenos Nachos

    Buenos Nachos Palabra.
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    Omega 300 is so sexy.
     
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  3. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    Is this watch too far gone to bring back to life? It still works, but is the condition too shitty to bring it back?

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  4. New user

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    This is kind of awesome.
     
  5. MODEVIL

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    Totally agree.
     
  6. mal630

    mal630 Well-Known Member
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    That's my grail. Just need to man up and buy it.
     
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  7. stangd

    stangd I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch
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    Go on the omega website and sign up for an account. They have a service tab, tell them what’s wrong with the watch and send photos... they will email or call back and let you know if they can fix it. They do awesome work there, it’s like $500 for the complete service, but it’ll come back looking brand new and recertified.
     
  8. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    Thanks, man. That is what I will do.
     
  9. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Trying to help my brother up his wardrobe game (Xpress shirts, bracelets, family sizes box, etc.)

    Give me your best sub $100 dress watch.

    He’s a wee feller, so I’m leaning towards a Skagen, just don’t love any of their leather band offerings.

    Current front runner:

    Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch, AU1040-08E

     
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  10. sc_chant

    sc_chant Be A Dog
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    I have one like this with a stainless band
     
  11. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    How frequently do you have to wear it for the solar to keep it running?
     
  12. sc_chant

    sc_chant Be A Dog
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    I've gone a couple weeks before without wearing it, but I try to wear it at least half the week.
     
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  13. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    Get him a Timex Weekender. It's a classic design that looks good with everything. On a leather trap at under $40 (link), there is plenty of money left over for a metal bracelet and a selection of nylon straps. Having all those NATO straps is what makes this choice a winner. Also, given that he's a "wee feller," the 38mm size should be just about right.


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  14. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    :roll:
    That’s what I started him with last year.
     
  15. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    Since you're looking for a dress watch (which generally tells me "metal band") and since you've already mentioned Skagen, it seems like you're looking for something a little more unique than the tried-but-true Seiko series 5. Perhaps a Vostok? Can't imagine that he'd run into too many people who have a Russian military watch. At 40mm and heavier than a Skagen, not sure about the size, though. Regardless, it's a pretty cool watch for the price.

    Amazon link


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  16. High Cotton

    High Cotton Where does this fall in our Christian walk?
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    She had enough to drink after our shower last night to show it to me. She can't keep a secret. A black Explorer II 16570 with our wedding date engraved on the back has been in her nightstand for 3 months. She got it from Crown & Caliber. Will be on my wrist in 41 days.

    She kept telling me she was going to name our first child Timex and he'd go by Timmy.

    Juan Thank you for keeping a secret and insuring it for us. Greatly appreciate it.
     
  17. Juan

    Juan All you got for me is Lite Beer...
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    :laugh:
     
  18. ned's head

    ned's head Well-Known Member
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    I'd probably go tissot quartz here. Cheap metal bands tend to look cheap, so I'd go leather

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  19. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Went with a Seiko 5 and a bunch of different bands. Versatile, good value, classic.
     
  20. THF

    THF BITE THE NUTS, THUMB IN THE ASS!
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    You got a good one, and a damn great fiance as well. I really like that Explorer II. Congrats bro, and congrats on the wedding as well.
     
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  21. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    Any DIY tricks to get rid of scratches on the crystal/bezel of the watch? TIA.
     
  22. stric006

    stric006 Recovering Butter Beer addict
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    Pretty much screwed. A scratch is an crevice type line in the crystal. Pretty much the only thing you can do is have it replaced.
     
  23. Long Ball Larry

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    What stric said. Some light surface scratches can be buffed/polished out by a watchsmith.
     
  24. Buenos Nachos

    Buenos Nachos Palabra.
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    First big watch purchase. Omega Seamaster 300. Love any tips on brown leather band options that would pair well
     

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  25. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    https://www.crownandbuckle.com/
     
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  26. Long Ball Larry

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    I recently got two watches back. The first is my everyday, Seiko Urchin beater. I replaced the scratched, factory crystal with a domed one and also replaced the bezel insert with a ceramic one. I think it tinted out pretty good
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    Then, this one, i think i posted about a while back. I found it in my dad’s old jewelry box. He’d totally forgotten it was given to him in 1981 by a client. It wasn’t running, so I had to get it serviced, but it looks good as new.
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  27. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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  28. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Long Ball Larry do you do those part swaps yourself or do you need to pay a jeweler or something?
     
  29. theregionsitter

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    Sending in my daily beater Movado 800 to get refurbished

    This bitch better come back looking like new, cost is $220. Watch was only like $1300 new back in 2011

    Feel like I'm not going to like the results but its just beat up and needs some love

    Will post before and after shots
     
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  30. stangd

    stangd I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch
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    Just sent my Omega in, shit costing me almost $800 for a full service.
     
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  31. stric006

    stric006 Recovering Butter Beer addict
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    You will be happy. They just replace everything.
     
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  32. Long Ball Larry

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    I didn’t and actually had a hard time finding a jeweler to do it. Finally found some Russian in a seedy part of town who ended up doing a good job.
    High Cotton has some modded Seikos (i think) and was going to ask him where he had them done or if he does it himself.
    The bezel insert seems easy enough in YouTube videos, but I’m pretty sure you need a special tool for the crystal.
     
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  33. Long Ball Larry

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    Effectionate term. I love this watch and wear it almost 24/7/365
     
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  34. ned's head

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    Not sure if it's the same process, but I switched out the hands on one of my watches. The crystal needs to be pressure sealed iirc. I found a local watchmaker who was certified who did it for me in 30 minutes
     
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  35. High Cotton

    High Cotton Where does this fall in our Christian walk?
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    Bought it late one night half sober on ebay.
     
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  36. Long Ball Larry

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    An optimist would describe that as half drunk.
     
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  37. Nole0515

    Nole0515 Well-Known Member
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    I use this guy for all our high end watches
    Tallahasseewatchrepair.com He does great work and I’m pretty sure you can ship stuff to him
     
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  38. stangd

    stangd I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch
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    Somehow moisture got into the back, so they are replacing everything... it will be basically a brand new watch when I get it back. I will have to check you guy out....
     
  39. MODEVIL

    MODEVIL Well-Known Member
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  40. stangd

    stangd I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch
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    Not sure but I like it...
     
  41. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    If I'm looking for a modded Seiko, I'm scouring forums like WUS for the Albacore from Yobokies. Harold Ng has done a pretty cool job riffing on the Tuna.


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  42. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    I know some of these words.
     
  43. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    Seiko makes a watch called the Tuna because it kinda looks like a can of tuna. Harold Ng is a watchmaker who is well known for modding Seikos and goes by the name of Yobokies, which is "Seiko boy" spelled backwards. The Albacore is his version of the Tuna. You can find many of his watches for sale on watchuseek.com (WUS). If I'm ever looking for rare and/or expensive watches that are used but generally well-kept, I skim the WUS boards.
     
  44. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    :themoreyouknow:
     
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  45. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    I've spent way too many hours scouring watchuseek.com and head-fi.org. A few years ago, I had to stop obsessing over watches and headphones. "Sorry about your wallet" and all of that. Headphones especially can be a nasty diversion. When you're spending hundreds for a 3-inch cable, well...
     
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  46. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Leaning towards a King Seiko for my next purchase. I don’t have a dress watch, and I really love the look of the old Seikos. Seems like $500 or less is the sweet spot for a good condition KS.
     
  47. MODEVIL

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    Got an email this morning that the above watch was back available for sale. While I thought about if a 37mm watch wouldn’t work on me, it sold out. Ugh
     
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  48. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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  49. Menelaus

    Menelaus The Red-Haired King
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    Should offer $35 instead of $350