My Dad did that also......somewhere I heard/read it minimized the 'glow in the dark" hands exposure .........
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My Dad did that also......somewhere I heard/read it minimized the 'glow in the dark" hands exposure .........
I have an older Tag Heuer, thinking about upgrading to the Tag Formula 1. Also have an Omega Seamaster that I like. Looked at the Steve McQueen Tag Monaco for an investment piece; it's kind of neat. The Rolexes get a little pricey for me but they are nice.
The new Monaco is a pale image of the real deal.
And maybe you can find a real 1970s Monaco cheaper then the reproduction.
The first reproductions of the Carrera I were much closer to the originals.
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Tradewind36
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I have probably a half dozen, couple Seiko's, Casio, fake Rolex and a Glycine Airman 24 hour watch. I haven't worn a watch since I retired 6 years ago.
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I collected RR pocket watches for several years. I hardly ever look at them these days. It may be time (time get it) to move them on. Any suggestions as to a fair and reliable dealer of must I sell through the popular auction site. I didn't maintain my membership in the NWACC.
My dream watch is a Ball Engineer Master Diver.
The Citizen EcoDrive in the center is my everyday work watch. Counterclockwise from it is my 1920s Elgin that is my "stepping out" watch. It is in excellent condition and keeps very good time. Next is a Majestime that belonged to one of my grandparents. The movement is in excellent condition but the case and crystal are broken. I hope to someday find a new case for it. Last is my maternal grandfathers Buren. He drove a grader in WWII and for twenty years after that. It looks beautiful but unfortunately does not run. I have already tried getting it fixed with no luck so it will become a shadowbox watch with some other pieces of his.
jrm53
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Old cop go to ihc185 web site and join the group for 12.00 year and you can sell outright or put in auction with a sell price. I have been a member since 09. Jeff
diegobxr
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Watch guy here as well.
I got the watch bug a few years ago and accumulated a modest amount of mid-level automatic watches (Seiko, Tissot, Orient). I've since sold them all to fund a car purchase.
My favourite of them all was a Tissot Heritage Visodate I got in Switzerland. I also had an Orient Bambino and a Seiko SKX007 (great watch).
Planning to leave all that behind and go for just that one "nice" watch: In my case, a vintage 36mm Rolex Datejust 1601.
Time will tell.
Pun intended.
I got the watch bug a few years ago and accumulated a modest amount of mid-level automatic watches (Seiko, Tissot, Orient). I've since sold them all to fund a car purchase.
My favourite of them all was a Tissot Heritage Visodate I got in Switzerland. I also had an Orient Bambino and a Seiko SKX007 (great watch).
Planning to leave all that behind and go for just that one "nice" watch: In my case, a vintage 36mm Rolex Datejust 1601.
Time will tell.
Pun intended.
Some nice time pieces shown by forum members. I know many are heirlooms or a favorite watch from years back. Many are worth more than you might think. I did sell a couple Seiko on E Bay years back. One was a Seiko "Arnie" analog plus digital diver and a a original orange monster from 1972. Tripled my money. Just a thought in case you want to unload em.
you can tell how old i am by my watches
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Rastoff
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You made me look it up. Not phosphorescent because that would dim in a short time. Luminox calls it "borosilicate glass capsules". I have no idea what that is, but it glows at night better than any other watch I've ever seen. That includes the old radioactive ones. I really did think it was Tritium. At least the ACOG really has Tritium in it.
The Omega Seamaster is my dream watch. Alas, every time I've ever even got close to having enough money for it, I bought some trivial thing like tires, car repair, fix the air conditioner on the house....
I know literally nothing about pocket watches except that they go in your pocket.
But when I look at your pictures, I really like what I see!! Very Cool!During my cop days, my watches were constantly getting beat up, so I started wearing cheap ones. I am currently wearing a Timex Expedition. I like it because of the light.
I have my granddaddy's pocket watch. He was a used car salesman for Fox Chevrolet in Baltimore before WW II. Fox would recognize their salesmen if they sold 100 cars or more in a year. In 1939, rather than give out bonuses, Fox gave the members of the 100 car club gold Hamilton pocket watches that were engraved with the date, 100 car club and the salesman's name.
It still runs good when I get it out and wind it.
I have my granddaddy's pocket watch. He was a used car salesman for Fox Chevrolet in Baltimore before WW II. Fox would recognize their salesmen if they sold 100 cars or more in a year. In 1939, rather than give out bonuses, Fox gave the members of the 100 car club gold Hamilton pocket watches that were engraved with the date, 100 car club and the salesman's name.
It still runs good when I get it out and wind it.
Targets Guy
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I love watches. All of them have stopped now. When I retired in 2006 is the last time I wore a watch.
My favorite watch is my great-grandfathers pocket watch. Made in 1867. Next time I get it out of the safe deposit box I'll take a photo of it.
My favorite watch is my great-grandfathers pocket watch. Made in 1867. Next time I get it out of the safe deposit box I'll take a photo of it.
Some non rolexes
My 68 model Caravelle still keeps great time. I just wind it. (One day at a time, right?)
The Timex expedition is the most practical. Low profile, lights up super bright when you push the crown, 8 years old, no battery issue yet.
The Russian Invicta mechanical keeps good time, but doesn't store more than two days.
The Citizen eco-drive chronograph that Old Bear gave me is the best, rugged and looks sharp.
I'm an analog kinda guy.
My 68 model Caravelle still keeps great time. I just wind it. (One day at a time, right?)
The Timex expedition is the most practical. Low profile, lights up super bright when you push the crown, 8 years old, no battery issue yet.
The Russian Invicta mechanical keeps good time, but doesn't store more than two days.
The Citizen eco-drive chronograph that Old Bear gave me is the best, rugged and looks sharp.
I'm an analog kinda guy.
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