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

[canuckbrahh]

Anyone seen the new Magrette .... Looks nice, however it does have a seagull movement. And the crown is screw down, which may cause problems in the future. But for the price (around the $500 mark) i would say they are really good value.

Why do you think that? I prefer screw down crowns

[S_P_Q_R]

Why do you think that? I prefer screw down crowns

Well its a manual wind, so you are consistently playing with the crown, things such as cross threading can occur.

[electabuzz]

That IS a sea-gull movement, but it's also not an illegal clone, it's a copy of an old movement from minerva or some **** that went out of business.. I played with in Switzerland and It looks really freakin' cool. Worse comes worse if it fails, buy another for $50 online take it to a watchmaker and you're set for around 70 bucks total. That dial does seem a little Panerai like to me.. but it looks like an alright deal - just be careful with the crown and you'll be good.

[canuckbrahh]

Well its a manual wind, so you are consistently playing with the crown, things such as cross threading can occur.

intradasting. care to explain it a wee bit more? how would that negatively affect the movement? Also do I have to worry about this on a quartz? (may be stupid questions but im still in the beginner stages about learning about how movements work and schit)


edit: I looked again and I really like that Magrette. That price is pretty attractive too..

[ShadowClutch]

It's a mechanical movement just like automatics, but without a rotary weight to drive the winding mechanism. Thus, it must be hand-wound via the crown. Quartz watches use batteries, where as automatic/mechanical use a spring to story energy and then an escapement mechanism to regulate the spring's output. Kinetic movements use a rotary weight to charge up a capacitor, which allows for longer power reserve, but these still use quartz to regulate the time.

What they're saying is that since the crown is also screw-down, you are going to be screwing/unscrewing it every couple of days, which would wear on the threads and increase the risk of cross-threading.

[electabuzz]

It's a mechanical movement just like automatics, but without a rotary weight to drive the winding mechanism. Thus, it must be hand-wound via the crown. Quartz watches use batteries, where as automatic/mechanical use a spring to story energy and then an escapement mechanism to regulate the spring's output. Kinetic movements use a rotary weight to charge up a capacitor, which allows for longer power reserve, but these still use quartz to regulate the time.

What they're saying is that since the crown is also screw-down, you are going to be screwing/unscrewing it every couple of days, which would wear on the threads and increase the risk of cross-threading.

+ cross threading is usually pretty hard to do because the male thread has a stem to guide it - if you're careful it's a pretty rare occurance. I've been pulling out some of my watches with screw crowns every few days for years, still doin' fine.

[ShadowClutch]

+ cross threading is usually pretty hard to do because the male thread has a stem to guide it - if you're careful it's a pretty rare occurance. I've been pulling out some of my watches with screw crowns every few days for years, still doin' fine.

Oh, I couldn't imagine cross-threading my PRC200, the crown has nearly 0 wiggle room when pulled out. It ultimately comes down to the quality of the machining of the threads on the stem and the tube, and of the fit/finish of the stem. The PRC has crazy spring-pressure against the crown, so it's pretty hard to push in and turn it at the same time to line the thread openings up, but thankfully it's a quartz and only needs to be done once every 2 months.

[Young333]

Got my first watch! Came in the mail today, 133 on Amazon. I love it!

[schabowy90]

^^I have the exact same color scheme just with the ray. No numbers just markers a la submariner. You'll love it man, perfect weight, finish and fit IMO. Ill put it away and wear a different watch for a few days and go right back to that bad boy asap.

[ybbb]

Anyone seen the new Magrette .... Looks nice, however it does have a seagull movement. And the crown is screw down, which may cause problems in the future. But for the price (around the $500 mark) i would say they are really good value.

looks very bland and too much like a panerai. wouldnotbuy/10. however, the movement sure is nice. but id buy this watch for the movement. excellent buy at ~$500.

[canuckbrahh]

It's a mechanical movement just like automatics, but without a rotary weight to drive the winding mechanism. Thus, it must be hand-wound via the crown. Quartz watches use batteries, where as automatic/mechanical use a spring to story energy and then an escapement mechanism to regulate the spring's output. Kinetic movements use a rotary weight to charge up a capacitor, which allows for longer power reserve, but these still use quartz to regulate the time.

What they're saying is that since the crown is also screw-down, you are going to be screwing/unscrewing it every couple of days, which would wear on the threads and increase the risk of cross-threading.

just started reading up on the basics of mechanical movements. fuark never knew it was so complicated (physics/math/engineering isnt my strongpoint lol biology ftw) kinda makes me appreciate super complicated pieces even more

[gycraig]

not sure if im gonna get negged for this but i bought a watch last week and love it.

not sure if fossil is gonna get me negged

http://www.jacobtime.com/osc/product...ducts_id=16013

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

[Crammage]

not sure if im gonna get negged for this but i bought a watch last week and love it.

not sure if fossil is gonna get me negged

http://www.jacobtime.com/osc/product...ducts_id=16013

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

No negs, just disappointed.

[gycraig]

orient disk watch my next one i think

[electabuzz]

just started reading up on the basics of mechanical movements. fuark never knew it was so complicated (physics/math/engineering isnt my strongpoint lol biology ftw) kinda makes me appreciate super complicated pieces even more

ya it's pretty cool ****

[Nom Z]

Finally got my '74 5513 Sub back from the watchmaker, looks so good man!



What I wore when it was in the shop, old rusty Timex that my dad wore when he got the Rolex serviced years ago...

[S_P_Q_R]

intradasting. care to explain it a wee bit more? how would that negatively affect the movement? Also do I have to worry about this on a quartz? (may be stupid questions but im still in the beginner stages about learning about how movements work and schit)


edit: I looked again and I really like that Magrette. That price is pretty attractive too..

The guy under your post answered your question. Also google the terms and you will find more in depth answers.

[S_P_Q_R]

looks very bland and too much like a panerai. wouldnotbuy/10. however, the movement sure is nice. but id buy this watch for the movement. excellent buy at ~$500.

True, but not everyone one has the cash to buy a Panerai.

Honestly the movement is what attracted me to it. Im surprised there aint more lower to mid tire company's using this movement, it really does look fantastic especially the way they decorated it.

[raunchybrah]

What would you brahs recommend for sub $200? Prefer auto. I love the look of the Tissot Le Locle, so something of a similar style/size would be perfect.

hnnnnng


[img]www.rudiphoto.net/img/v8/p801590418.jpg[/img]

[ybbb]

True, but not everyone one has the cash to buy a Panerai.

Honestly the movement is what attracted me to it. Im surprised there aint more lower to mid tire company's using this movement, it really does look fantastic especially the way they decorated it.

there are alot of watches with that movement. some starting at as low as ~$150.

[schabowy90]

What would you brahs recommend for sub $200? Prefer auto. I love the look of the Tissot Le Locle, so something of a similar style/size would be perfect.

hnnnnng


[img]www.rudiphoto.net/img/v8/p801590418.jpg[/img]

Look up orient Esteem. A tad different but you mighttttt like it. Is the roman numeral part important to you ?


Does it have to be auto? Look up Tissot tclassic desire. It's identical.

[EdmundGTP]

Really diggin' that black magrette for some reason. I could totally see that on my wrist. Some days I feel like a serious victim of watch acquisition ADD. I can't even imagine how many I'd have if money were no object.

Edit: You know what.. Screw it.. I'll put a deposit on one. If I don't like it enough to keep it I'll sell it for a marginal loss.

[nolanfan12]

Tissots are always hnnnggg

[raunchybrah]

Look up orient Esteem. A tad different but you mighttttt like it. Is the roman numeral part important to you ?


Does it have to be auto? Look up Tissot tclassic desire. It's identical.

The Esteem looks good, is the window thing a bit played though? Not a big fan of the tclassic because it doesn't have such a detailed dial.

[electabuzz]

Had my Seiko SNN231 for a few weeks now - fantastic watch. Very attractive dial, lume is quite good, chrono is useful and accurate, and it oddly remind me of the Omega Speedmaster.. you can create so many looks with this watch, leather it's professional, rubber it's sports, nato it takes on a military look very well. Hihgly recommended for it's modest price tag.

[schabowy90]

Anyone seen the new Magrette .... Looks nice, however it does have a seagull movement. And the crown is screw down, which may cause problems in the future. But for the price (around the $500 mark) i would say they are really good value.

[img]http://www.magrette.com/photos/chronoPVD-2.jpg[]

[img]http://www.magrette.com/photos/chronoPVD-5.jpg]



[img]http://www.magrette.com/photos/chrono-5.jpg[]

This is sick. AN automatic chrono for 500. That's awesome.

Had my Seiko SNN231 for a few weeks now - fantastic watch. Very attractive dial, lume is quite good, chrono is useful and accurate, and it oddly remind me of the Omega Speedmaster.. you can create so many looks with this watch, leather it's professional, rubber it's sports, nato it takes on a military look very well. Hihgly recommended for it's modest price tag.

It's like a cross between an iWC and a speedy.

**** there's so many potential watches I can get this summer. Two cheaper ones or a lumtec or magrette or vintage omega cosmic.


Decisions decisions. Ill have to just wait.

[av1atic]

Finally got my '74 5513 Sub back from the watchmaker, looks so good man!

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sKKZx.jpg?1[IMG]

What I wore when it was in the shop, old rusty Timex that my dad wore when he got the Rolex serviced years ago...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rw9E8.jpg?1[IMG]

nice sub, i see you're in cali brah. where did you take yours too? I'm looking to do the same with mine (vintage tiffany and co sub)

[Nom Z]

nice sub, i see you're in cali brah. where did you take yours too? I'm looking to do the same with mine (vintage tiffany and co sub)

Thanks. World Time in San Jose.

[SilentOneOne]

Really wish Lum-Tec ran in small face/crown sizes. I like pretty much all their styles. This one in particular:



EDIT: sorry for the big pic

How big is your wrist? Mine is only 6.75-7" and my M25 fits fine. Its tungsten too. If you simply prefer a smaller watch then ya they might not be the best choice

[snizzle77]

Had my Seiko SNN231 for a few weeks now - fantastic watch. Very attractive dial, lume is quite good, chrono is useful and accurate, and it oddly remind me of the Omega Speedmaster.. you can create so many looks with this watch, leather it's professional, rubber it's sports, nato it takes on a military look very well. Hihgly recommended for it's modest price tag.

Love that band! Where did you get it?

And how many mm's are the lugs? 20...22..?