Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part II: What time is it?

[JC-orginalbdass]

What do you guys think of the new Monsters (SRP line)?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/srp...719052-13.html



My first impressions (so far) are that I prefer the original dial. Not really keen on the teeth indicies.

[canuckbrahh]

What do you guys think of the new Monsters (SRP line)?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/srp...719052-13.html

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My first impressions (so far) are that I prefer the original dial. Not really keen on the teeth indicies.

Black monster on dat bracelet hnnnnnnnnnnnnnngh

[YUL]

lol. i'm a big rotary guy but these are over the top imo

[Mehilove]

How do you feel about this watch?

Epos 3391

Stock photo


Some actual photos.





It goes for $1500+

[Roma315]

What I'm rocking today bros

[Kabananga]

What I'm rocking today bros

strong paint skillz

looks nice though


OT: just bought my 10th Omega today, a fully original '67 manual wind Dynamic on strap with the original box. Booyah. Will post pics in a few days once the watch has arrived.

also bought a '90s TAG Heuer ladies Link for 15€ lol. inb4 fake

[nick911sc]

First time checking out what's going on in this thread. Seriously impressed by the content. Here's what I'm wearing today.

[ShadowClutch]

What do you guys think of the new Monsters (SRP line)?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/srp...719052-13.html



My first impressions (so far) are that I prefer the original dial. Not really keen on the teeth indicies.

Kinda glad I held out on getting an original, but maybe these will drive the original down a bit. I love the teeth indices, though.

[canuckbrahh]

lol. i'm a big rotary guy but these are over the top imo

read about this, tried to understand, failed miserabley, mind=nuked

[ShadowClutch]

So I was thinking about this today because I thought it would be neat; are there any reverse movements out there? (not sure what to call it) Basically, the dial/ subdials/ datehweels are flipped/reversed, and the hands move counterclockwise.

[predfan2001]

Ordered this bad boy last night!






lol it was a drunk eBay purchase. I'm a sucker for the Daily Deals and I need a beater. I'm betting it's junky.

[electabuzz]

So I was thinking about this today because I thought it would be neat; are there any reverse movements out there? (not sure what to call it) Basically, the dial/ subdials/ datehweels are flipped/reversed, and the hands move counterclockwise.

Not any that come to mind, I'm sure a couple exist..

I'll probably make module that does that one day - would be funny to have a reverse watch.

electabuzz, get on it son
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Dat cerakote, definitely the work of Jay.

I'm pretty happy with my monstar at the moment, but that can quickly change.. especially when I'm back at school and have access to literally every tool imaginable to machine parts.

We have the facilities to machine to one micron (1/1000th of a millimeter) We could take an amzing sniper rifle, and re-machine the barrel and make it better..

Boner.

I think I'm going to build the toughest mechanical watch I can imagine, loosely based off an ETA caliber, but insanely bad ass.

[Roma315]

Oris vs freserique constant moon phase??

[ShadowClutch]

Not any that come to mind, I'm sure a couple exist..

I'll probably make module that does that one day - would be funny to have a reverse watch.

Would it be easy as just flipping the mainspring inside the barrel so the barrel spins the other way? I think it'd be harder to source reverse dials/datewheels.

It would be the ultimate lefty watch, since the hands would move in the same direction relative to the human hand (out toward the pinky)

[joco1214]

If you have a small wrist and are looking for a $<75 watch for the weekends there's a pretty decent deal today at http://1saleaday.com/watch/. I have the black one and put a brown leather strap on it. Looks good and keeps time well, had it over a year.

[electabuzz]

Would it be easy as just flipping the mainspring inside the barrel so the barrel spins the other way? I think it'd be harder to source reverse dials/datewheels.

It would be the ultimate lefty watch, since the hands would move in the same direction relative to the human hand (out toward the pinky)

I don't see why reversing the mainspring wouldn't work, but I think it would be easier to just add another wheel along the drive train.

Reverse dials would need to be custom made, but again - it can be done.

[Nom Z]

I don't see why reversing the mainspring wouldn't work, but I think it would be easier to just add another wheel along the drive train.

Reverse dials would need to be custom made, but again - it can be done.

Make me a super durable, Pilot style beater with an ETA day/date movement, a lot of lume, 4 o'clock crown.

Please.

Semi-srs.

[Griev]

Was looking at the Patek Philippe Grand Complications line and my mind was blown. $241,000 list for a timepiece? Can anyone aware me why they are so expensive? (srs)

Apart from the name of the brand, I think the price is so high because it includes;

- minute repeater
- perpetual calendar
- retrograde date indication
- very accurate age of the moon system

While the annual calendar doesn't have the really hard complications. A retro grade perpetual calendar is no easy feat.

You will find a decent amount of minute repeaters in the 200k range.

[canuckbrahh]

So I was thinking about this today because I thought it would be neat; are there any reverse movements out there? (not sure what to call it) Basically, the dial/ subdials/ datehweels are flipped/reversed, and the hands move counterclockwise.

not in that sense but blancpain just came out with an inverted movement watch, not the same thing as what your talking about but i think its pretty cool lulz

[Griev]

A watchmaking student made a ETA 6497 go in reverse for a school project. He did it by flipping the whole movement, that's why the mainspring at the front.

His build blog: http://6497flipp.blogspot.com


@ShadowClutch You wouldn't be able to flip the mainspring barrel inside the watch.

[electabuzz]

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A watchmaking student made a ETA 6497 go in reverse for a school project. He did it by flipping the whole movement, that's why the mainspring at the front.

His build blog: [url]http://6497flipp.blogspot.com[url]

@ShadowClutch You wouldn't be able to flip the mainspring barrel inside the watch.

Cool link..

He didn't mean flip the actual barrel, but the spring inside the barrel.. as long as the escapement wheel was flipped or modified - I don't see why that wouldn't work.

This is obviously theoretical BTW.

[Negatron617]

i like the lume on the new monsters....they are kind of bulky and popped out alot on the old ones....my only complaint with my BM....the new ones seem to have a flat lume....yea terrible expression skills

[Nom Z]

Cool link..

He didn't mean flip the actual barrel, but the spring inside the barrel.. as long as the escapement wheel was flipped or modified - I don't see why that wouldn't work.

This is obviously theoretical BTW.

Y u always ignore me? #8363

[electabuzz]

Y u always ignore me? #8363

haha, not ignoring bruv, I'm still figuring out what I can and can't realistically produce in the next year...

I won't be able to make my own cases, or movements yet, but I could buy ETA's and hand finish them (bevel, geneve stripes, blue screws etc) and use a custom dial in a premade case with MAYBE custom hands. That would be more handmade work than you would find on many pieces in production today, even in high-end.

When I come out with some prototypes I'll be sure to let you know about them!

The real cool stuff will be coming with my school watch and if I can afford to work as an independent, the pieces I come out with after that. i may sell the school watch right away and work at a manufacture house or in after-sales service to pay off the loads of debt I'll be acquiring. Being an independent is very tough, Phillipe Dufour himself had many years of poor living conditions until his watches took off, and he's still very down to earth with his spending/ lifestyle today.

[Nom Z]

haha, not ignoring bruv, I'm still figuring out what I can and can't realistically produce in the next year...

I won't be able to make my own cases, or movements yet, but I could buy ETA's and hand finish them (bevel, geneve stripes, blue screws etc) and use a custom dial in a premade case with MAYBE custom hands. That would be more handmade work than you would find on many pieces in production today, even in high-end.

When I come out with some prototypes I'll be sure to let you know about them!

The real cool stuff will be coming with my school watch and if I can afford to work as an independent, the pieces I come out with after that. i may sell the school watch right away and work at a manufacture house or in after-sales service to pay off the loads of debt I'll be acquiring. Being an independent is very tough, Phillipe Dufour himself had many years of poor living conditions until his watches took off, and he's still very down to earth with his spending/ lifestyle today.

Ya, that's as much as I'd want. Just a sturdy ETA movement in a solid case and crystal, dial + hands.

[Roma315]

Posted yesterdays watch so heres today. Going to look at an Oris or Frederique Constant

[electabuzz]

Ya, that's as much as I'd want. Just a sturdy ETA movement in a solid case and crystal, dial + hands.

I'll probably be able to show you a rough idea of my first production piece in a few weeks.











fuuk

[Griev]

Cool link..

He didn't mean flip the actual barrel, but the spring inside the barrel.. as long as the escapement wheel was flipped or modified - I don't see why that wouldn't work.

This is obviously theoretical BTW.

Ah yeh I understand, I was thinking the major problem would be winding it up. Winding the stem wouldn't wind up the spring. Modifying to wind in the direction would be a pain, you would have to add extra wheel somewhere on the ratchet & crown wheel line, also make a new location for the click and click spring.

[Mehilove]

Oris vs freserique constant moon phase??

I would get the Oris moonphse because I feel I can dress up and down with Oris. I can't say the same for FC because their case shape look very dressy.

[uracowman]

wtf....

one of the corporate managers just rolled through here wearing a Lange Saxonia.....