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

[Mikerub]

Can anyone help me find this watch in black?

"Hamilton Khaki Automatic Chronograph 38mm H71416153"

[Joska]

Does this look okay to you guys?

http://www.okazii.ro/ceasuri-barbate...-53-a119347161

Kind of Romanian ebay.
Description: new in box , 6 month warranty, you have 10 days to return it if not original.
Seller got 99.56% rating.

Reason I'm asking is because it's around 310 USD.

Bump.

Pic:

[twodollarhooker]

Bump.

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Looks nice i just can't understand what the listing says.

[JailbaitBKer]

why do I feel like the only one that doesnt like material/ leather bands?

[ybbb]

Guys I really like this Orient especially the texture of the dial face:




http://orientwatchusa.com/ffd0f001w


Go for it?? I know I am not spending $40k but I do not collect so I buy once.

also if I go this route, get the bracelet first since it is cheaper to get a leather band than vice versa right??

EDIT: could not wait and I wanted it, ordered. thanks guys

good choice. although, from your previous posts, it seems you wouldnt like setting the watch again and again. i would suggest you get a simple winder if you dont plan on wearing it everyday.

EDIT: just checked the link. its listed at $460. how much did you pay?

[Roma315]

Omega supplied the watch for the first moon landing; it also provided the watch used in the most recent one, which took place in 1972. That was the year in which astronaut Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo XVII, became the last human being to set foot on the lunar surface, bringing a successful end to NASA’s Apollo program. This year, for its 40th anniversary, Omega pays tribute to that historic moonwalk, as it did the 35th anniversary of the Apollo Soyuz mission in 2010, with the release of a special watch, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo XVII Anniversary Limited Edition.

The watch features a 925 silver, hand-patina dial embossed with the Apollo XVII patch, an illustration executed to represent Man, the Future, the Recollection of Apollo, and the American flag. Both the dial and its blackened hands are protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The 42-mm case is in stainless steel, with both polished and brushed finishes, and has a black tachymeter scale on the bezel. The case is water-resistant to 50 meters (167 feet) and is attached to a stainless steel bracelet.

The movement is the Omega 1861 manual-winding chronograph caliber, the same movement used in the very first Speedmaster to be called “Moonwatch.”

The screw-down caseback of this limited edition features the brand’s familiar seahorse emblem and is also engraved with “THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON,” a reference to Cernan’s place in space exploration history; “DECEMBER 14, 1972,” the date of the milestone; “APOLLO XVII,” “40TH ANNIVERSARY,” and “LIMITED EDITION” followed by the series number of the watch, from “0001″ to “1,972.” The price is $7,200.

[Joska]

Omega supplied the watch for the first moon landing; it also provided the watch used in the most recent one, which took place in 1972. That was the year in which astronaut Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo XVII, became the last human being to set foot on the lunar surface, bringing a successful end to NASA’s Apollo program. This year, for its 40th anniversary, Omega pays tribute to that historic moonwalk, as it did the 35th anniversary of the Apollo Soyuz mission in 2010, with the release of a special watch, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo XVII Anniversary Limited Edition.

The watch features a 925 silver, hand-patina dial embossed with the Apollo XVII patch, an illustration executed to represent Man, the Future, the Recollection of Apollo, and the American flag. Both the dial and its blackened hands are protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The 42-mm case is in stainless steel, with both polished and brushed finishes, and has a black tachymeter scale on the bezel. The case is water-resistant to 50 meters (167 feet) and is attached to a stainless steel bracelet.

The movement is the Omega 1861 manual-winding chronograph caliber, the same movement used in the very first Speedmaster to be called “Moonwatch.”

The screw-down caseback of this limited edition features the brand’s familiar seahorse emblem and is also engraved with “THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON,” a reference to Cernan’s place in space exploration history; “DECEMBER 14, 1972,” the date of the milestone; “APOLLO XVII,” “40TH ANNIVERSARY,” and “LIMITED EDITION” followed by the series number of the watch, from “0001″ to “1,972.” The price is $7,200.

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I own a Seamaster and love Omegas generally speaking but that watch looks "meh" to me. And the engraving on the back is going to look dumb next time someone sets foot on the moon.
I'd take this any day over the new one.
EDIT: actually I had a chance to get one in Chicago last year, but when I went back two days later it was gone so I ended up with a Seamaster.

[Roma315]

I own a Seamaster and love Omegas generally speaking but that watch looks "meh" to me. And the engraving on the back is going to look dumb next time someone sets foot on the moon.
I'd take this any day over the new one.
EDIT: actually I had a chance to get one in Chicago last year, but when I went back two days later it was gone so I ended up with a Seamaster.

[img]http://horologyzone.com/watch-reference/watch/omega/omega-moonwatch-apollo.jpg[img]

The US would never step foot on the moon again, we can see it too easily from earth...just saying, still most Omegas are sexy

[drekkage]

I own a Seamaster and love Omegas generally speaking but that watch looks "meh" to me. And the engraving on the back is going to look dumb next time someone sets foot on the moon.
I'd take this any day over the new one.
EDIT: actually I had a chance to get one in Chicago last year, but when I went back two days later it was gone so I ended up with a Seamaster.

what about this seamaster?

[darkninja67]

good choice. although, from your previous posts, it seems you wouldnt like setting the watch again and again. i would suggest you get a simple winder if you dont plan on wearing it everyday.

EDIT: just checked the link. its listed at $460. how much did you pay?

yeah go figure, I wanted an Eco Drive chrono but went this way. Loved it when I saw it. Paid $322 from Orient. I wear a watch everyday, so I should be good.

I cannot take out links myself unless I have specialized tools right? Guess I will take it to a jeweler. Thanks for the help Watch Crew

[Darkilluzion]

yeah go figure, I wanted an Eco Drive chrono but went this way. Loved it when I saw it. Paid $322 from Orient. I wear a watch everyday, so I should be good.

I cannot take out links myself unless I have specialized tools right? Guess I will take it to a jeweler. Thanks for the help Watch Crew

A watch smith can do it for you no problem, hopefully for free if you're nice. I take out links myself with a hammer and toothpicks, you can't use metal because it'll scratch or dent the pins so you need to use something weaker then stainless steel. Once they are out a little bit, i wrap tissue paper around pliers so it doesn't scatch/dent the pins and pull them out. If you've never done it before though, it shouldn't cost more then $10 at a watch smith.

[sloop]

yeah go figure, I wanted an Eco Drive chrono but went this way. Loved it when I saw it. Paid $322 from Orient. I wear a watch everyday, so I should be good.

I cannot take out links myself unless I have specialized tools right? Guess I will take it to a jeweler. Thanks for the help Watch Crew

Any beginners jeweler kit will work, amazon sells the most basic kits for link removals for $8 - $10.

[Rufflez]

inn.

Looking to get my first watch.

[GodComplex1]

anyone own a yachtmaster?

[Mehilove]

anyone own a yachtmaster?

Well someone should, the misc CEOs 10k/day

[ybbb]

anyone own a yachtmaster?

willbrink used to own one. he posts here regularly.

[Joska]

anyone own a yachtmaster?

I got one. Why?

[WillBrink]

anyone own a yachtmaster?

I did. Sold it.

[schabowy90]

two watches on the way from WUS. I am exciteddd

Well someone should, the misc CEOs 10k/day

lololol

[Roma315]

The watch, which required two years of development, is offered in a 47-mm case in 18k rose gold and on a rolled-edge, handmade, black alligator leather strap with a rose-gold folding clasp. Only eight pieces will be made, each with the series number engraved on the caseback, at a price of $472,500. There are also eight in a white-gold case with diamonds, priced at $493,500.

[schabowy90]

^^breathtaking. srs.

[canuckbrahh]

I wouldnt be able to wear that JD every day but its absolutely incredible nontheless

also this was a great read bros. check it out

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=0#msg_6321417

[WideGrip90]

my first ever watch, I still wear it to this day

[torontobluered]

fuark



sorry if too large, don't know how to resize

[darkninja67]

For the Orient I have coming: if I was to go leather band oneday, any suggestions on color and type? Also is thewatchprince.com the site you guys buy from??

[OliverClozov]

watch experts: any thoughts on the Tissot Men's T17158652 PRC 200 Chronograph Watch? It caught my eye after seeing real pics of it on Amazon. Seems like a good deal at $315

for the price, i would buy one. Just quartz chrono, wouldnt pay much more than 300-350. Tissot is one of the more overrated in my opinion. If you like the styling than go for it, personally Id spend 100 bucks more and get a hamilton aviator.

or, a citizen nighthawk for even less.

[OliverClozov]

For the Orient I have coming: if I was to go leather band oneday, any suggestions on color and type? Also is thewatchprince.com the site you guys buy from??

crownandbuckle.com Unless you want to pay more for lower quality straps.

[darkninja67]

crownandbuckle.com Unless you want to pay more for lower quality straps.

Thanks
I went with the Orient posted above BTW.

[KingRexxxy]

for the price, i would buy one. Just quartz chrono, wouldnt pay much more than 300-350. Tissot is one of the more overrated in my opinion. If you like the styling than go for it, personally Id spend 100 bucks more and get a hamilton aviator.

or, a citizen nighthawk for even less.

im selling a nighthawk (black dial) on ebay right now pm me if you want the auction info.

crownandbuckle.com Unless you want to pay more for lower quality straps.

do they accept paypal?

[Darkilluzion]

Be sure to use watch code: watchuseek if you order from www.crownandbuckle.com for 15% off.