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Attn: Doc, and other watch lovers
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Where did you find the time to collect all those?
OP
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I have a lot of time on my hands.
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Maybe this thread inspired me... Just purchased a watch today, a modern watch but made by local watch maker here in Calgary who sells them at markets, I think to some degree he assembles pieces rather than being a watchmaker from scratch... Anyway paid half price for it at $60... I already have a Timex watch I wear, I always wear a watch when out of the house!
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I'm impressed! Some really cool pieces there!
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Very classy!
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The purchase was rather spontaneous, but didn't really break the bank either... Just felt the urge...
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The watch that started this thread five years ago turned out to not be a very good example of an Omega Constellation. The dial had been refinished and the case was so heavily polished that all the corners were knocked off of it. That one left the collection after being worn for about a year and a couple of years ago I replaced it with this clean example from 1960. While it is a little more plain than the other the overall condition is fantastic and original. The corners are sharp, the dial is clean, it even has its original Omega crystal.
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I'll play along, this is a fun thread resurrection.
Until a couple years ago I was not a watch wearer at all. I had a nice Citizen quartz diver in college in the early 1990s, but it was lost in maybe 1992 (left it on a pool table and gonzo). Since then I didn't bother to wear a watch. In early 2019 I got into it again -- like I needed another money-sink hobby -- and have worn a watch daily. My current little collection:
I'm a fan of Citizen and Casio, and Japanese watches in general. Before this last go-round I had no idea that Casio made anything other than cheap plastic watches. The chrono at the bottom left is a JDM Casio and one of my favorites. Just does everything so well.
The pocket watches all have family connections in some way. The silver one with the cover is a modern quartz my wife bought me. Clockwise from there are:
1939 Hamilton 912 (grandfather)
1899 Hamilton 924 (dad's uncle)
1907 Illinois (relative of my grandmother, her mother or aunt -- I really should have written it down when she told me)
The small Hamilton belonged to my grandfather, my grandmother's second husband. He was the one that introduced me to British cars with his MG TD. This watch is particularly neat as he kept the box, warranty paper, pen knife, and chain. It's so like him to have kept all this, and it's a nice reminder of him.
All of the old pocket watches do work, but they do all need a service. I've found a good watchmaker down in the city, need to get them in for a service one of these days.
Until a couple years ago I was not a watch wearer at all. I had a nice Citizen quartz diver in college in the early 1990s, but it was lost in maybe 1992 (left it on a pool table and gonzo). Since then I didn't bother to wear a watch. In early 2019 I got into it again -- like I needed another money-sink hobby -- and have worn a watch daily. My current little collection:
I'm a fan of Citizen and Casio, and Japanese watches in general. Before this last go-round I had no idea that Casio made anything other than cheap plastic watches. The chrono at the bottom left is a JDM Casio and one of my favorites. Just does everything so well.
The pocket watches all have family connections in some way. The silver one with the cover is a modern quartz my wife bought me. Clockwise from there are:
1939 Hamilton 912 (grandfather)
1899 Hamilton 924 (dad's uncle)
1907 Illinois (relative of my grandmother, her mother or aunt -- I really should have written it down when she told me)
The small Hamilton belonged to my grandfather, my grandmother's second husband. He was the one that introduced me to British cars with his MG TD. This watch is particularly neat as he kept the box, warranty paper, pen knife, and chain. It's so like him to have kept all this, and it's a nice reminder of him.
All of the old pocket watches do work, but they do all need a service. I've found a good watchmaker down in the city, need to get them in for a service one of these days.
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Sweet group of timepieces, Drew! I had one of the first Seiko digitals, sans alarm. Great watch, wore it daily for years. A battery finally leaked and trashed it. But I appreciate the whole line of Japanese watches, I've a Pulsar day/date worn as a daily until I got the Citizen chrono.
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Nice collection. Is that box something you made, or?
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Today's watch...This is a Stührling. They make inexpensive, nice looking - junk.
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The good: It keeps fairly accurate time and looks nice with a nice black leather strap. The bad: The bezel is for show only - non-functional. Note the second hand on the Chronometer at the 6 O'Clock position stops at about 7 seconds rather than at 0. The local Watch repair guy said it could be fixed, but recommended against it - not worth the expense for this watch. I have one other Stührling that is even fancier than this one - it's an automatic and actually a pretty decent watch for the money.
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I bought this only because it was a nice looking watch (quartz movement) that had a bit of a Breitling Navitimer vibe, without the 5k price tag.
The good: It keeps fairly accurate time and looks nice with a nice black leather strap. The bad: The bezel is for show only - non-functional. Note the second hand on the Chronometer at the 6 O'Clock position stops at about 7 seconds rather than at 0. The local Watch repair guy said it could be fixed, but recommended against it - not worth the expense for this watch. I have one other Stührling that is even fancier than this one - it's an automatic and actually a pretty decent watch for the money.
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I bought it off of Etsy (ChadFloydWoodworks). Made from reclaimed wood. I wanted something nice and not stamped out in a factory. It also limits my watch collection, Keeps me to just the 10 slots or I'd be tempted to have more.
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So now I know what to get you for Christmas - another boxI bought it off of Etsy (ChadFloydWoodworks). Made from reclaimed wood. I wanted something nice and not stamped out in a factory. It also limits my watch collection, Keeps me to just the 10 slots or I'd be tempted to have more.
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Looks like some nice workmanship.
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I just can't help myself. I picked up this lovely 1883 11 jewel Illinois model 1 grade 101 in a heavy coin silver case today. I put a key in it, wound it, and it started ticking like a champ. I'll need to tear it down and service it before wearing it but it seems like a solid watch.
For me watches and guns are much more fun than the stock market and have had a much better return than my 403b has over the past five years since I seriously started collecting.
For me watches and guns are much more fun than the stock market and have had a much better return than my 403b has over the past five years since I seriously started collecting.
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Must agree with ya, Walt. And that the Illinois still works is no surprise. Built simply and rugged as a tank! Did the original key come with it?
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Illinois built one of the finest watches around back in the day. Rugged, reliable, and accurate. No, unfortunately the original key did not come with it, that would have been a cool addition to it. I happen to have a full set of watch keys though.
Thanks Bas.