Official Misc Wristwatch Crew (Fashionable People GTFIH)

[James086]

DAMMIT! [images of Halios Laguna]

Confirmed for birthday present now, and I was planning on buying it myself! Just waiting for the grey bezel to be available again.

[gaussiansurface]

in for omega hookup

[WillBrink]

Oh hey guys, didnt know there was a watch thread haha

Horologist at Swatch Group here

Very cool. Did you get a degree in that? You must have a great attention for details...

[Chris_1990]

haha thats funny because i seem to be in the higher echelon in the Omega department



haha i'll try my best. I work mainly on overhauling and complete servicing watches from the minute we receive it to checking the amplitude and beat error to make sure its running perfect on all 6 positions before we send it back out.

Interesting...could you tell us a bit more on how you got that job, what education do you need and just what an average day at work looks like for you.

edit: this was my 8000th post

[Reckless187]

Diesel DZ4207

[Caesar735]

To OP or anyone else, earlier you said rolex are not as good as other brands like A Lange & Sohne, what makes those other brands better in terms of quality/craftsmanship?

[snizzle77]

Oh hey guys, didnt know there was a watch thread haha

Horologist at Swatch Group here

intredasted in hearing about it, also

[WillBrink]

To OP or anyone else, earlier you said rolex are not as good as other brands like A Lange & Sohne, what makes those other brands better in terms of quality/craftsmanship?

Essentially everything, but especially the movements. That's mostly what you pay for with higher end watches. Rolex makes a good watch (and anyone who says otherwise don't know what they are talking about BTW) but they don't compare to higher end stuff like JLC, PP, Lange & Sohne, etc.

Rolex is the top end of the consumer brands, but it's mid level at best in the watch world rankings.

[Caesar735]

Essentially everything, but especially the movements. That's mostly what you pay for with higher end watches. Rolex makes a good watch (and anyone who says otherwise don't know what they are talking about BTW) but they don't compare to higher end stuff like JLC, PP, Lange & Sohne, etc.

Rolex is the top end of the consumer brands, but it's mid level at best in the watch world rankings.

ah I see, thanks

no idea about the inner components but watches are a new found love of mine so I guess it's time to learn lol*

[WillBrink]

ah I see, thanks

no idea about the inner components but watches are a new found love of mine so I guess it's time to learn lol*

End of the day, the movement *is* the watch, especially when you start to spend big $$$ on it. Lots of watch forums, etc you can read up on all that. Others here might have some good links for you also.

[Caesar735]

End of the day, the movement *is* the watch, especially when you start to spend big $$$ on it. Lots of watch forums, etc you can read up on all that. Others here might have some good links for you also.

so would you say Hublot is a higher quality watch than Rolex?

[iMass]

Very cool. Did you get a degree in that? You must have a great attention for details...

Unfortunately no degree, however my father has been a horologist for over 30+ years so I was fortunately lucky enough to have an*apprenticeship*under him. I have also completed the WOSTEP. Being a horologist demands that you pay attention to every minute detail you possibly can. After finishing the entire overhauling process I always double check it on the DV4 microscope at the job to make sure the oiling job on the jewels are on par and all the training wheels, dial, hands, stem, setting system, automatic system, springs, barrels, mainspring, balance wheel and pallet are all sufficiently clean, oiled and running smoothly.

Interesting...could you tell us a bit more on how you got that job, what education do you need and just what an average day at work looks like for you.
edit: this was my 8000th post

intredasted in hearing about it, also

I got the job through various different factors. I've worked at Tourneau a couple years back fixing many high-end movements and watches mainly mechanical models such as 2892, 2824, 2834, 2836 etc. I've also worked for Tiffany as well. So I already had many experiences on my resume. My father spoke to a friend and next thing i knew i had an interview set up.*

Average day would be like any other job, my jobs in NJ so i have to commute there. On arrival you basically get settled in and start working. Taking off the bracelets then the caseback, then the automatic system, then the clams, then the screws that hold on the movement ring, then you push out the clams that hold the dial in, then you take out the movement and take off the hands and dial. After that you begin on dissembling the calender and setting system before turning it over to work on the balance wheel... etc. etc.

I could go on for hours and explain the process haha but it'd be too long.

Essentially everything, but especially the movements. That's mostly what you pay for with higher end watches. Rolex makes a good watch (and anyone who says otherwise don't know what they are talking about BTW) but they don't compare to higher end stuff like JLC, PP, Lange & Sohne, etc.
Rolex is the top end of the consumer brands, but it's mid level at best in the watch world rankings.

You are exactly right.

Rolex makes great watches. However, the movement that you pay for inside of it all is still once again a Japanese Quartz movement. Compared to watches like Jaeger, Breitling, Hamilton, etc. It's considered not as great compared to them. PP however creates their own movements and all of their parts are self-made which in return costs much more than the average watch.

Horologists at Rolex make around 60K a year fixing not just Rolexes haha.

[Betep]

Rolex makes great watches. However, the movement that you pay for inside of it all is still once again a Japanese Quartz movement. Compared to watches like Jaeger, Breitling, Hamilton, etc.

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[EMartNJ]

Essentially everything, but especially the movements. That's mostly what you pay for with higher end watches. Rolex makes a good watch (and anyone who says otherwise don't know what they are talking about BTW) but they don't compare to higher end stuff like JLC, PP, Lange & Sohne, etc.

Rolex is the top end of the consumer brands, but it's mid level at best in the watch world rankings.

There is something charming about a Rolex movement; undecorated and rugged yet finely tuned. I'm a fan

[WillBrink]

Unfortunately no degree, however my father has been a horologist for over 30+ years so I was fortunately lucky enough to have an*apprenticeship*under him.

Which is often a much more effective way to learn a trade.

Rolex makes great watches. However, the movement that you pay for inside of it all is still once again a Japanese Quartz movement.

Can you elaborate on that statement a bit? It's an odd statement...

Compared to watches like Jaeger, Breitling, Hamilton, etc. It's considered not as great compared to them. PP however creates their own movements and all of their parts are self-made which in return costs much more than the average watch.

JLC makes their own movements. I recall many (all?) Breitling uses modified ETA movements.

[WillBrink]

There is something charming about a Rolex movement; undecorated and rugged yet finely tuned. I'm a fan

I have had 3 Rolex's so like 'em just fine too.

[poison]

rolex...quartz...???

[Mitch339]

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Rolex japanese quartz? Don't Hamilton and Breitling use ETA movements (albeit Breitling claims Top secret super cool modifications).

[watchngars]

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"when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor" ............ "let him be; he's on a roll!!" He seemed to know what he knew what he was talking about, or reading; up to a point. Then... not so much.

[uracowman]

I wish I had this guy's problem :/

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=5792133&rid=0

[Mitch339]

You all need to watch this vid, so awesome. I guess Benzinger doesn't get spoken about often is because they don't create their own movements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXBMFBvups

Sorry for some reason I can't get embed to work.

[EMartNJ]

I wish I had this guy's problem :/

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=5792133&rid=0

Is his problem that he comes off as a giant douche?

[uracowman]

Is his problem that he comes off as a giant douche?

[Metsmike]

Is his problem that he comes off as a giant douche?

agreed, +1

[poison]

White peoples problems, right thar. It's obviously tongue in cheeK, but douchebaggy nonetheless.

[Turbanas]

Sup' watch crew,

Recently I've sold my Nixon 51-30 and now I'm back in the market for something completely different.

At the moment I've set my eyes on Sea-Gull M186S automatic watch. Because it's affordable and it looks magnificent. I love the roman numbering and the small case. I've sold my Nixon due to the enormous case size.





Has anyone heard anything about this chinese company ? Could you recommend me something similar to this, but not ridiculously priced ?

InB4 It looks just like Tissot Le Locle.

[crss1]

Diesel DZ4207

I like the large face.

can anyone recommend some sleek black watches similar to this one?

in the 200-300 price range

[reynaldooo]

Been eyeing a citizen nighthawk but am not sure if thats what i really want. *the face seem kinda busy to me. *thoughts, suggestions? *im looking for something sub 300 bucks, stainless bracelet.*

[Pyro998]

I own this watch and it is pretty nice. *the face is a little busy, but it looks pretty slick. *i'd recommend it.

Been eyeing a citizen nighthawk but am not sure if thats what i really want. *the face seem kinda busy to me. *thoughts, suggestions? *im looking for something sub 300 bucks, stainless bracelet.*

[canuckbrahh]

Been eyeing a citizen nighthawk but am not sure if thats what i really want. *the face seem kinda busy to me. *thoughts, suggestions? *im looking for something sub 300 bucks, stainless bracelet.*

i know you said your looking for a bracelet, but that particular watch looks effin great on a brown leather strap dude check it out. just my opinion tho if u like it on the bracelet go for it
another similar one is the seiko flight alarm