Watches...your favorite go to and why, pic with gun or knife up to you.

[crazyphil]

My Mom & Dad gave me a nice Wittnauer watch for my 18th birthday.
(That was 66 years ago). I never got used to wearing it, but I still
have it.

I had a Rolex, but couldn't get used to wearing it either, so I gave
it to my grandson.

5 or 6 years ago I was teaching the enhanced concealed weapons
license class. It was all day, so I needed to kinda keep on schedule.
Went to Walmart and bought the watch shown below. Wore it for
classes only. When not worn, it is on my table next to my Lazy Boy.
I can't find a name on it anywhere, but it is an El-Cheapo. Only
about ten bucks if I recall correctly.

I've needed to replace the battery a couple of times, but it keeps
perfect time.

BTW the gun is model 10 with 2" barrel, wearing Grashorn grips.
The holster is Ken Null's RSS (Revolver Super Speed). The knife
is a Puma Prince.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

As a teenager I used a Waltham wrist watch. In Vietnam I picked up a nice Seiko chronograph (just like half-a-million other GI's). Later bought a Bulova Accutron (very accurate watch). Finally a Rolex Submariner (basic, no date, stainless).

When I retired, after more than 50 years tied to a watch and a schedule, I put my watch away. I'll get there when I get there.

 

[Rastoff]

I've been looking for a Plain-Jane Submariner lately. Black dial, like Steve McQueen wore. Wow. I don't think I can afford one EVER. Might have to settle for a $80 Invicta Pro Diver and just squint when I look at it so I don't see the logo.

This is where I am. I really like the look of the Rolex Submariner or the Omega Seamaster, but they're stupid expensive. I'm having a hard time justifying dropping $3K on a watch let alone $8K.

I'll have to be happy with my simple time pieces that just keep good time.

 

[BAM-BAM]

This is where I am. I really like the look of the Rolex Submariner or the Omega Seamaster, but they're stupid expensive. I'm having a hard time justifying dropping $3K on a watch let alone $8K.

I'll have to be happy with my simple time pieces that just keep good time.

Check out the Seiko Automatic Dive watches...... $200-500.... drop another $50 on a solid steel band and you're good to go!!!! Been my go to since about 1989...... on my third...... my eldest (21) borrowed my second


Seiko;
SKX007J1
SKX007K
SKX175
SKX009J1

Band @ Amazon # SS221803B033 $79

 

[Harrison]

Blackface military style Seiko solar watch.

 

[bengal fan]

My dress up watch...

My fun watch...

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[10mmauto]

One of my Omegas....

 

[10mmauto]

One of my Rescos...

 

[10mmauto]

One of my Walthers...

 

[Mexican Kerry]

This is where I am. I really like the look of the Rolex Submariner or the Omega Seamaster, but they're stupid expensive. I'm having a hard time justifying dropping $3K on a watch let alone $8K.

I'll have to be happy with my simple time pieces that just keep good time.

I should have been more careful with my choice of words, shouldn't have said "Plain Jane Submariner." Its a classic, and its probably one of the most copied designs out there. You look at just about any dive watch and you can see some elements copied from the Sub. That being said, there may have been an earlier one of the same design before they were made, I'm not an expert on this.

My wife bought me this one the other day, mostly just to get me to stop yapping I think.

Its clearly a blatant ripoff, but I believe the Invicta people prefer the term homage. The bezel has a bit of wiggle to it, and the bracelet has a light tinny feel to it. But I guess that's one of the reasons this only costs around 100 bucks.

No disrespect to those who own the real thing, I would never try to claim its equal to a Rolex. Just thought I'd post it.

 

[JayFramer]

My Casio F91W and Douk-Douk knife:

Not the fanciest on this thread by any means, but both are proven and dependable, not to mention affordable. Works for me!

 

[Kurusu]

I should have been more careful with my choice of words, shouldn't have said "Plain Jane Submariner." Its a classic, and its probably one of the most copied designs out there. You look at just about any dive watch and you can see some elements copied from the Sub. That being said, there may have been an earlier one of the same design before they were made, I'm not an expert on this.

My wife bought me this one the other day, mostly just to get me to stop yapping I think.

Its clearly a blatant ripoff, but I believe the Invicta people prefer the term homage. The bezel has a bit of wiggle to it, and the bracelet has a light tinny feel to it. But I guess that's one of the reasons this only costs around 100 bucks.

No disrespect to those who own the real thing, I would never try to claim its equal to a Rolex. Just thought I'd post it.

Well, I think the "Rolex sub look" is not a Rolex first. In 1953 the Blancpain 50 fathoms had about the same look. The rotating bezel wasn't even a new concept by then. In the 1930s they were already used, but at the time not with diving in mind, they were mostly intended for aviation and auto racing(Longines come to mind for having made aviation watches with rotating bezels ). Diving only became a thing right after WWII with the popularization of the aqua-lung (self contained underwater breathing apparatus, SCUBA for short) invented during the war.

Example of a 1953 Blancpain (taken from the net because I don't have one).

 

[rwsmith]

Being retired....

...carrying a cellphone and having clocks on walls,nightstand and cars, I never wear a watch any more. But if I did it would be my pocket watch.

I'd also like to have one really fine watch for love of mechanical things. I wouldn't care what size it was. I saw one that really appealed to me that was handful. A watch and a gun make me feel connected with the universe.

 

[JayFramer]

With my job (construction) digging for a cell phone when in harnesses or other gear, or when operating equipment, or covered in dust or materials of all types, is very impractical. The wristwatch is immediately at hand and doesn't subject ones expensive cellphone to grime or possible damage from fumbling it. It really is indispensable.

 

[Mexican Kerry]

Example of a 1953 Blancpain (taken from the net because I don't have one).

So the concept and style wasn't a first with the Sub, but from looking at modern watches would it be fair to say the Sub is the most copied? I would think its at least one of the more recognized watches out there. My dad gave me a Swiss Army Lancer years ago, it looked like the designers had the Rolex in mind for inspiration.

It was stolen from my wife's vehicle, I'd like to find a replacement. In the meantime, I'm going to wear this Faux-lex and see how it stands up. In the three days I've had it its kept running, but I think its lost about a minute in that time. I just corrected it to the time on my phone, we'll see if I can get a more accurate reading on it over the next few days.

 

[Kurusu]

So the concept and style wasn't a first with the Sub, but from looking at modern watches would it be fair to say the Sub is the most copied? I would think its at least one of the more recognized watches out there. My dad gave me a Swiss Army Lancer years ago, it looked like the designers had the Rolex in mind for inspiration.

It was stolen from my wife's vehicle, I'd like to find a replacement. In the meantime, I'm going to wear this Faux-lex and see how it stands up. In the three days I've had it its kept running, but I think its lost about a minute in that time. I just corrected it to the time on my phone, we'll see if I can get a more accurate reading on it over the next few days.

You betcha.

Also the most counterfeited I think. From laughable forgeries to some it takes good knowledge not to be duped.

 

[Mexican Kerry]

I forgot about this one, my inlaws bought me this watch and book on a trip to China a few years ago. I've never worn it, or read the book. Dusted it off a few minutes ago and played with the crown and it started working. The best feature is his arm, it waves back and forth in time with the second hand.

If you look closely at the second picture, you can see the fine work put into even the smallest pieces.

 

[TheHobbyist]

I used to really like watches in the 90's and with technology fell into the cell phone watch arena. About a year ago, I was getting nostalgic and wanted a nice watch but didn't want to spend over $ 1K.... I ended up going with a Tag Heuer Formula 1 with a cloth band. See picture for details. I like it. It's fun, not too serious, but a really nice time piece.

Tag Heuer CAZ1014.FC8196 Formula 1 Quartz Chronograph Men's Watch - WatchMaxx.com

 

[les.b]

Mexican Kerry:

Your Invicta should hold up just fine. Invicta actually make several versions of this model. Both my sons have a version with a Japanese movement. I bought them for them about ten years ago. My oldest sons daughter dropped his on a tile floor, and broke the crystal. I just bought him a replacement. But both watches held up under daily wear off and on for years.

But about 11 years ago, the boys bought me a version with a Swiss movement. I have worn it on and off for much of these years. I have a bunch of watches, so I do rotate, and wear the one I pictured above a lot. But I have worn the Invicta swimming in both the Gulf and the Atlantic, in swimming pools and hot tubs, in the shower, and so forth. I have never gone deep with it, but it is certainly waterproof for most everyday water exposure. The Swiss version also has an improved clasp and bracelet.

Here are a few pics that I took today. Remember this thing has been worn for years. Over the last week I checked the accuracy, and it gains exactly 12 seconds per day, so in 5 days, it gains one minute. Not bad for an 11 year old mechanical automatic watch which was never babied!:

Here's the back. It has a 26 jewel Swiss movement:

Here's a view of the bracelet. These are solid stainless steel links, and the whole package is built like a tank.

This is a very well made watch, which has stood the test of time, but it does retail for about $350.00. Still, a pretty good bargain. I think it's listed as Invicta's model 9937.

Best Regards, Les

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I don't usually wear a watch.
Being a recovering Type A, I need to continually check the time and ensure we're on schedule even if we don't have a schedule!
If I really need to check the time, I'll look at my iPhone.
But if I wear a watch, it's usually this one.