Luxury Watches

[s&wchad]

I found the rascal!

Was it on your wrist? I've found my glasses on my forehead!

 

[03hemi]

My watch box came in and I must say I'm very impressed with the quality of it!
The obligatory shot, and yes, that is an Invicta you see in there . This is one of the old Invictas, Swiss made with the Rhonda, Startech mvt. I wear it to any "banger" events. lol

 

[les.b]

With the original 007 watch and of course his PPK.
Ever wondered why Omega can't just make a commemorative Bond watch like that instead plastering 007 or Bond crud all over it, to me it just cheapens a very high end watch? Put the "Bond" on the box/papers and maybe add a special Bond/007 band and leave the watch alone. I think they'd sell more that way too.

Here's my 1999 Omega Seamaster, no Bond stuff on it, the box or papers. But it looks good with my PPK....

Best Regards, Les

 

[ladder13]

Long story. My father was a letter carrier in Manhattan, 85th and Park Ave during the 70's to 90's. He finds a Submariner laying in the street one day, just the body of the watch, no band or bezel even.
The Chrystal was scratched and yellowed. The watch did not move at all. He gives me the watch in early 2000, and I sat on it for about 13 years.
One day I decide to see if it can be repaired and at what cost. One of my wife's co workers also owned a jewelry store, and they offered to take it in and see what they could do.
I was told it would be near impossible to source the parts and was offered $850 for the watch. I declined, to think it over.

A couple weeks later I go to Rolex in Manhattan to see what they could do for me. First class operation they have there.
First they checked to see if it were on their stolen watch list, it wasn't, or they would confiscate it.
They then took it to one of their watch repairmen and he came out 15 minutes later.
Parts would be hard to source, the watch was from the mid60's, and it would not be original. With that, $3700 to repair and look new. I said thanks and walked out.

Fast forward a couple more months and cruising the net I see Bob's Watches in CA buys watches. OK, I'm leery but what the heck it's just an email.
A couple hours later I get a request for pics. Next day I get an offer of $5-10,000 depending on an inspection by them. Still leery, considering what I was offered previously, I accept their request to look it over.
They send a FedEx prepaid box for me to,ship the watch to them. A couple days later I get a phone call with an offer of $7,500.
They would have given me more except something about the condition of the dials, they apparently were very rare and very hard to source.
I honestly couldn't believe they would give me that kind of money for a watch missing so many critical parts.
Anyways, I took the money and called it a day. The most expensive watch I now own is probably that Hamilton.
I have pics of the Rolex somewhere on my computer.

Found these pics buried on my computer. I wonder what they sold this watch for, if one would call it that, once it was restored.
No band, no bezel.

 

[les.b]

Here's a 1960s Sub at Bob's right now .... (hope this is ok to post...not an auction)

Best Regards, Les

 

[ladder13]

Here's a 1960s Sub at Bob's right now .... (hope this is ok to post...not an auction)

Best Regards, Les

Yikes Les, looks like mine

 

[les.b]

I was in North Africa in the mid 1960s, and at the NX (Naval Exchange) they had a submariner for sale for, if I remember, less than $200. I really wanted it, but settled for an auto wind Benrus for about half the price. I still have the Benrus, but have lost the strap, and the winding stem is missing, but it still runs if you shake it!! Wish I would have gone for the Rolex instead....bet it would be worth a bunch more even if it was in the same condition!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[Kurusu]

You know I like the Heuer watches. Have always like the Autavia models, but the old ones are hard to find in good condition. Tag Heuer have been producing modern renditions of them in limited series. I had never seen one for sale. Until last month.

Edit. So now I have three Heuer watches. Luckily on the reproductions of their classic watches they leave "Tag" out.

 

[rwsmith]

I am rough....

Due to the nature of my work and play, I have to resist any urge towards luxury and stick with Timex==I have to replace my watches at least once a year.

I am really rough on watches. I really LIKE luxury watches, but I can't use one and never could afford one. Besides, I haven't worn a wristwatch in years. I definitely prefer analog over digital.

If I wore a watch it would be a pocket watch. I'm just an old timey person.

 

[03hemi]

Nice to see thread still going.

 

[The Big D]

Finally!

Had wanted a really fine watch for quite some time with my eye on a specific one.

Was in Myrtle Beach for January and had to head to Charleston , SC, when my Rangie showed a 'check engine' light. Figured that was going to be a pricey fix so when I learned it was covered by the warranty I was thrilled. While waiting for the service to be finished was scrolling through a Charleston app and saw there was a jewelry store near a restaurant I wanted to visit; decided to stop by.

Lo and behold, just inside the door was a Rolex display with the EXACT watch I wanted. Looked at it, tried it on, and inquired if they 'dealt' on Rolexes. No, it was explained to me Rolex frowned upon it with potential for ramifications if a dealer was caught doing so. Had a rather long discussion with the very knowledgeable employee who turned out to be a principal in the business. Learned much about watches in general; Rolex brand, in particular. Told him I would consider it and get back to him before I left South Carolina.

Went to lunch, had a few beers, and pondered the issue at hand.
Watch was a bit more expensive than I thought it would be.

But...the beers 'convinced' me to do it. Called the jeweler and told him I would be back and have it ready to go. Here it is!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Have a 1996 vintage Seadweller that I wear EVERYDAY doing EVERYTHING. It was made to be worn and I really don't consider it a Luxury item per se-just a good sound watch in a sturdy case. It has got a 27 year patina on it. I love those old Rolex and other watches that have tat good used patina on them-much like old blue steel revolvers

 

[TheHobbyist]

Some of mine...

That is a good start.

Since this post I have added many (30+?). Still getting to those that have interest. Best to you and yours; wherever this finds you.

 

[03hemi]

That is a good start.

Since this post I have added many (30+?). Still getting to those that have interest. Best to you and yours; wherever this finds you.

I like your style!

 

[Kurusu]

Almost forgot

When I bought the Heuer I got a €1000.00 voucher valid for 3 months. If I walked away I just knew I would loose it. So, I just looked around and also brought this home, only had to put another €100.00.

It's German made . Inspired on the flight watches from the 30s. The brand used to be called Junkers 52(the trimotor), but now it's called Iron Annie, the nickname of the Ju 52 registered D-AQUI that is presently in the USA.

 

[GaryHK]

Rolex "P" serial 15203 Date, photo taken minutes ago

 

[GaryHK]

Have a 1996 vintage Seadweller that I wear EVERYDAY doing EVERYTHING. It was made to be worn and I really don't consider it a Luxury item per se-just a good sound watch in a sturdy case. It has got a 27 year patina on it. I love those old Rolex and other watches that have tat good used patina on them-much like old blue steel revolvers

The Sea Dweller is EXTREMELY thick. How do you manage that as a daily wear? I'll bet you bang it...A LOT

 

[delcrossv]

I love you guys. A lot of nice pieces. I have a Seiko dive Kinetic but would really like to get Grand Seiko Spring Drive. That smooth second hand is mesmerizing.

 

[armorer951]

Sorry, I don't have a "luxury" anything. The best I can do is my old 1961 Omega Seamaster 550 caliber Automatic with a "sunburned" dial.

Check out that expensive Speidel (corrected) "Twist-O-Flex" band too. No expense was spared.

 

[The Big D]

Lovely Omega but...

...Twist-O-Flex bands were a Speidel product. Have one around here somewhere.

Be safe.

Sorry, I don't have a "luxury" anything. The best I can do is my old 1961 Omega Seamaster 550 caliber Automatic with a "sunburned" dial.

Check out that expensive Timex "Twist-O-Flex" band too. No expense was spared.