Watch collectors?

[savageshooter86]

Raymond Weil here and have about 6 high end Citizens watches. And several invicta. This is my next purchase

Citizen Satellite Wave GPS Eco-Drive Limited Edition Black Watch | CITIZEN

Designed for professional use with a design nod to the 1989 Promaster Sky, the 30th Anniversary Satellite Wave GPS, is all that an more. Within a Super Titanium™ case and bracelet lies a multi-layer black dial featuring satellite timekeeping technology with synchronized time adjustment in 39...

www.citizenwatch.com

 

[Clark]

I don't wear watches, but I do like watching the nekkid watchmaker restore watches

https://www.youtube.com/c/NekkidWatchmaker/videos

 

[Raythemanroe]

Wondering how much a quality time piece correlates to being on time ?


Ray

 

[jackieschmidt]

Well done. Like the use of the clocks as well. That mirror looks fricking heavy.

Here is one of my favorites. My Dad gave it to us around 25 years ago.

it’s a Gustoff Becker Grandfather made in Germany in the mid 1800’s. It keeps great time, has a beautiful chime, and looks really nice.

 

[XTR]

My “collection“. Just got the “King Turtle” mostly because I had an original 6309 back in my Navy days. Some swiped it at a driving range one day a couple of yrs after I got out. I’ve got a rubber strap ordered for it.

All of them get worn, scratches show it

 

[Raythemanroe]

Nicest watch I could get myself to buy was a Timex and it worked. Haven't worn a watch 12 yrs or better. However I have a hard time passing up a knife that catches my eye..



Ray

 

[dc.fireman]

My father's maternal grandfather emigrated to New York City in 1908 from Alsace, while it was still under annexation by Germany. According to my grandmother, this was bought shortly after he arrived here in the United States.

He ordered that it would always be passed down to the eldest son, and it is in my possession now. I wind it up on occasion, and it still keeps time for 14-16 hours or so, before it needs winding again. The name on the watch face reads "A P Nahmens, New York". The case appears to have a serial number engraved upon it as well. It is by far one of my most treasured possessions:

 

[Fast14riot]

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My “collection“. Just got the “King Turtle” mostly because I had an original 6309 back in my Navy days. Some swiped it at a driving range one day a couple of yrs after I got out. I’ve got a rubber strap ordered for it.

All of them get worn, scratches show it

I really like that Ball on the right! Whats the reference number?

 

[XTR]

I really like that Ball on the right! Whats the reference number?

It is an Engineer II Ohio GMT GM1032C-S2CJ-BK

 

[MGYSGT]

I would rather spend money on a new flyrod or a rifle. So I wear a Timex Expedition I got on sale at KMart when they closed the store here.

 

[NateHaler]

Here's one reason why Rolex is special. (If you want accuracy, get a quartz watch. But in the world of watches, it's not just about accuracy. This video is, IMO, worth 6.5 minutes of your time...)

 

[M-61]

Bought it new in 1967 Hong Kong 1st auto dive watch by SEIKO
Still works but I wouldn't count on the water proof.

 

[XTR]

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Bought it new in 1967 Hong Kong 1st auto dive watch by SEIKO
Still works but I wouldn't count on the water proof.

My old 6309 didn’t look much better. I got it for a whopping $99 at the exchange in Pearl in ‘84. After I got out I was attempting to learn that silly golf game (everyone in the company played). It was way to heavy to wear swinging a club and someone swiped it from beside my bag at the driving range one afternoon in about ’89.

 

[Clark]

I am now a grandfather. My Swedish grandfather's grandfather's watch [7 generations], I researched it on the internet and figured out that it is a counterfeit.

https://www.breguet.com/en/services/antique-timepieces
A large number of “fake Breguets” were made in the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century. There were considerably more of them than real Breguet pieces.

 

[KMart]

I am now a grandfather. My Swedish grandfather's grandfather's watch [7 generations], I researched it on the internet and figured out that it is a counterfeit.

https://www.breguet.com/en/services/antique-timepieces
A large number of “fake Breguets” were made in the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century. There were considerably more of them than real Breguet pieces.

However, the memory of your grandfathers grandfather is still alive. As a society, we forget the past too easily.

 

[Enosiophobia]

Victorinox, Citizen, Benrus, Oris.

 

[Monte F]

My latest acquisition.

 

[Nature Boy]

My every day watch is a Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

I have always been a cheap Timex guy, but I was pretty happy to receive this last year on my way out the door after 40 years service:

 

[Enosiophobia]

Necro thread revival. I stood above the watch collecting rabbit hole some time ago.....then went down it by deciding I wanted to build and learn to service / restore timepieces. Invested in enough equipment to get moving.

In the process of restoring a couple of my own but looking for more to work on. Would be fine purchasing but if you have some old pieces you'd be willing to donate, I'd be thankful.

I might start a separate thread for this if anyone is interested. Thanks for looking.