Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part IIII: Read the OP

[YokedBrah]

Just pulled the trigger and ordered this one, looking forward to getting it in a few days. I'm currently a poor grad student so went with a cheaper option.

[XeroZeus]

Kab. What will he sell you the mickey mouse one for? Let me know and I might paypal you.

[Kabananga]

FUUUUU. congrats! how do you consistently end up with these great deals lol.

patience, skill and a small market

Kab. What will he sell you the mickey mouse one for? Let me know and I might paypal you.

Messaged him, I'll let you know.

[_chef_]

I'm looking for a square chronograph with black leather straps either black or white dial.

Budget: 1000$~

Something along the lines of a TAG heuer monaco but a "cheaper" version.

No generic mainstream bull**** like armani etc.

Suggestions?

[claricSTi]

Hey fellas, my birthday and christmas are coming up and the girlfriend knows I've been wanting some kind of watch without a metal band. I originally wanted something more "dressey" and was looking at tissot prc 200 and similar seiko's. I then decided that a flieger would get a lot more use and could be versatile with different bands.

What do you guy think is the best flight type watch for around 200-250ish? I am a big guy with large wrists and want something with a decent sized casing. 42mm is about the smallest I want to go and the bigger, the better (obviously nothing crazy big).

Currently looking at

The Oreint Flight, though I would like the creme face in this particular watch and it doesn't seem to be available.

A Laco Genf 1925 http://www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_...FRFp7AodlGQADA

the Tacino 44mm http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ticino-44mm-...item2eca52f206
(this seems to be the best option so far. sapphire crystal, superlume, and miyota 8125 movement)

I'm also liking this Tacino with the second hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ticino-Vinta...item2eca3228f7

[asianbruh]

Watch of mine has an alligator leather band, need a good coating for it to sweatproof, waterproof, etc.
What product do you brahs use for leather straps? I plan to only apply on the inside so I'm unconcerned with the coat getting darker.

[watchngars]

Neatsfoot

Watch of mine has an alligator leather band, need a good coating for it to sweatproof, waterproof, etc.
What product do you brahs use for leather straps? I plan to only apply on the inside so I'm unconcerned with the coat getting darker.

[YUL]

I'm looking for a square chronograph with black leather straps either black or white dial.

Budget: 1000$~

Something along the lines of a TAG heuer monaco but a "cheaper" version.

No generic mainstream bull**** like armani etc.

Suggestions?

tag camaro

[KogKiller]

I'm looking for a square chronograph with black leather straps either black or white dial.

Budget: 1000$~

Something along the lines of a TAG heuer monaco but a "cheaper" version.

No generic mainstream bull**** like armani etc.

Suggestions?

Tissot Quadrato Chrono


Certina DS Podium Chrono

Hey fellas, my birthday and christmas are coming up and the girlfriend knows I've been wanting some kind of watch without a metal band. I originally wanted something more "dressey" and was looking at tissot prc 200 and similar seiko's. I then decided that a flieger would get a lot more use and could be versatile with different bands.

What do you guy think is the best flight type watch for around 200-250ish? I am a big guy with large wrists and want something with a decent sized casing. 42mm is about the smallest I want to go and the bigger, the better (obviously nothing crazy big).

Currently looking at

The Oreint Flight, though I would like the creme face in this particular watch and it doesn't seem to be available.

A Laco Genf 1925 http://www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_...FRFp7AodlGQADA

the Tacino 44mm http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ticino-44mm-...item2eca52f206
(this seems to be the best option so far. sapphire crystal, superlume, and miyota 8125 movement)

I'm also liking this Tacino with the second hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ticino-Vinta...item2eca3228f7

Tacino. I'd go with that just for the sapphire crystal alone.

[unkindone]

Watch of mine has an alligator leather band, need a good coating for it to sweatproof, waterproof, etc.
What product do you brahs use for leather straps? I plan to only apply on the inside so I'm unconcerned with the coat getting darker.

I use vaseline, or emu oil. although my straps aren't that expensive, so not sure of the effect overtime. Pretty sure its safe regardless, for a cheap alternative to leather oils, etc

and it does darken, natural, absorbs faster than you would think.

[KingRexxxy]

I'm looking for a square chronograph with black leather straps either black or white dial.

Budget: 1000$~

Something along the lines of a TAG heuer monaco but a "cheaper" version.

No generic mainstream bull**** like armani etc.

Suggestions?

My suggestion is not to settle for something "along the lines of a Tag Heuer Monaco" Be patient, scratch and save and look int he second hand market and get a Monaco, you wont regret it. You can find the black version just under $2,000 and for a few hundred dollars more the Blue version hnnnnngggggg.

[KogKiller]

I was in a science lab conducting experiments at my college and saw someone wearing an interesting watch I've never seen before next to me. I could tell it wasn't just purchased at a walmart next to G-shocks as it had somewhat decent quality to it. Although, I personally wouldn't wear it. I assumed it must have cost around $500 and didn't think much of it. I got home and did a quick search...$3,500 phucking dollars. $3.5k for a phucking Oakley watch with quartz movement.

http://www.oakley.com/products/4826/16160

[sloop]

Stowa finally got here today! My first proper watch, did I make a good choice?

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love it so far

Beautiful Stowa, congrats man.

[claricSTi]

Tacino. I'd go with that just for the sapphire crystal alone.

Thanks man that's kind of what I'm thiking too.

They actually offer a 47mm which might be better for a guy my size (close to 8" wrist). My only issue is that, I could get the tacino, they have the sapphire crystal and miyota movement, or I could spend a few more bucks and get an actual Laco. I'm really torn here. The guys on WUS say that the fit, finish and brand name makes the Laco worth the money. Granted, it would have mineral crystal, and a swiss quartz movement but would be from one of original B-uhr watch companies. Not really sure which way to go here. The main seller of Tacino is actually on WUS and everyone seems to have good things to say about shipping, customer service and all that.

I've decided to get a white faced, silver banded oreint for myself during the holidays so that would take orient out of the running for the pilots watch. So here's the current contenders.

Tacino 47mm



Tacino 44mm - think I might prefer this face the most.



The Laco - quartz with mineral crystal



And here is the orient I plan on buying myself. I need a watch with a lighter face, all my citizens, invictas and (blasphemy) nixons are dark colored or black faces.

[YUL]

^^yea, Laco is regarded as higher quality for sure

check out the Maratac pilot for a good watch too (domed saphire)



http://www.countycomm.com/maratacpilotlarge.html

[claricSTi]

^^yea, Laco is regarded as higher quality for sure

check out the Maratac pilot for a good watch too (domed saphire)



http://www.countycomm.com/maratacpilotlarge.html

It's the damn mineral crystal and quartz movement that is making it hard for me to make a decision. If the Laco had quartz with sapphire, I'd just go that route for sure. It's hard to say no to a bigger size, auto movement and sapphire. They both seem to have luminova.

I've looked at the maratec but I sure don't know how the hell you purchase one. Is there something on that site that I'm missing?

[Kabananga]

My suggestion is not to settle for something "along the lines of a Tag Heuer Monaco" Be patient, scratch and save and look int he second hand market and get a Monaco, you wont regret it. You can find the black version just under $2,000 and for a few hundred dollars more the Blue version hnnnnngggggg.

this

I was in a science lab conducting experiments at my college and saw someone wearing an interesting watch I've never seen before next to me. I could tell it wasn't just purchased at a walmart next to G-shocks as it had somewhat decent quality to it. Although, I personally wouldn't wear it. I assumed it must have cost around $500 and didn't think much of it. I got home and did a quick search...$3,500 phucking dollars. $3.5k for a phucking Oakley watch with quartz movement.

http://www.oakley.com/products/4826/16160

cringe thread -------------------->



OT: Finally got myself a nice bumper (first bumper in the collection), a cal 351 chubby Seamaster, and now I have to send it back
The crown is damaged (needs replacement) and the hour hand is missing a piece (no idea how that even happened), both things weren't visible in the pictures, nor mentioned in the description. I paid €260 for it (incl shipping) (= bout tree fiddy dorra), which is imo too much with these defects. Brb new crown is at least €30, and the original hands are nearly impossible to find (and will be at least €50). So I told the seller about it and he only wants to do a return for full refund.

Dilemma time, because I really want (to keep) the watch, but not at that price. Fuark

Now looking on the bay for busted up watches hoping I can salvage correct and original hands somewhere and make this worth my while



a good clean and polishing will make the watch look as new! (if the hour hand and crown are replaced)


What do you guys think? Return or fix?

[YUL]

What do you guys think? Return or fix?

yea fix.

btw, do you ever resurface cases as is replating the surface at a chrome shop?

[Kabananga]

yea fix.

btw, do you ever resurface cases as is replating the surface at a chrome shop?

Never did that, but did consider it last week for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/161101977317

Didn't pull the trigger because it wasn't worth it. I prefer staying to the original, and don't know someone who is capable of delivering that perfect overhaul for a fair price... yet.

Any other opinions? I'm going to sleep soon, so I'll see them in the morning before making up my mind.

[jgreenhaus]

Hey guys, I'm looking to start getting into watches and i need help in the right direction as i'm completely new to the area. I'm looking to get a nice classy and stylish watch in the range of $200-500. Asking in this threat i am not just looking for some fashion accessory but something greater. I admit i don't know too much about different brands and their quality and what not, but would appreciate some suggestions and links to some watches+brands. Reps for helpful posts, thanks brahs

[XeroZeus]

Think I'm going to put a lot of my watches up for grabs. I will post them here too for feelers.

Kab - Did I need to do anything else with that Aqua Terra?

[on-sh0w]

Hey guys, I'm looking to start getting into watches and i need help in the right direction as i'm completely new to the area. I'm looking to get a nice classy and stylish watch in the range of $200-500. Asking in this threat i am not just looking for some fashion accessory but something greater. I admit i don't know too much about different brands and their quality and what not, but would appreciate some suggestions and links to some watches+brands. Reps for helpful posts, thanks brahs

Tissot Le Locle
Hamilton Jazzmaster

Probably your best two bets for that price range ($500), if you want a good quality and well respected watch.

[FiLL]

Need to put my watching buying on Hiatus for a bit now, will be saving money for starting my own business very soon.

Still lurking thread and enjoying the watch pron.. when it's posted!

[on-sh0w]

Still lurking thread and enjoying the watch pron.. when it's posted!

[on-sh0w]

what the phuck...forum won't let me say the word 't0urbill0n'. It gets blanked out as asterisks

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[Zackad]

so after trips to 5 different jewelers....Not one of them would pressure test the watch I bought with an aftermarket crystal in it.

For anyone wondering...it's a Titanium Citizen Nighthawk with the crystal replace with a domed sapphire crystal. And none of the jewelers will pressure test it, wet or dry, because the crystal is aftermarket and because the 8 o clock crown isn't screw down. So my only option is to either not get it tested, or send it into Citizen, have them replace the sapphire with the factory crystal, and then pressure test it....Guess I'll just have to deal with it never going in water.


unless one of you guys has the means to dry pressure test and will do it. Will be picking it up later today from the most recent jeweler, so I'll post pics of it later.

[YUL]

so after trips to 5 different jewelers....Not one of them would pressure test the watch I bought with an aftermarket crystal in it.

For anyone wondering...it's a Titanium Citizen Nighthawk with the crystal replace with a domed sapphire crystal. And none of the jewelers will pressure test it, wet or dry, because the crystal is aftermarket and because the 8 o clock crown isn't screw down. So my only option is to either not get it tested, or send it into Citizen, have them replace the sapphire with the factory crystal, and then pressure test it....Guess I'll just have to deal with it never going in water.


unless one of you guys has the means to dry pressure test and will do it. Will be picking it up later today from the most recent jeweler, so I'll post pics of it later.

put it in the freezer for a while and take it out. see if it fogs up?

[Zackad]

put it in the freezer for a while and take it out. see if it fogs up?

wat

interesting idea...that wouldn't mess with the inner workings of the watch or anything would it?

how long would a while be, 1 hour?

[electabuzz]

put it in the freezer for a while and take it out. see if it fogs up?

I dunno man, in theory its a good idea.. but standard oils are not made to operate in conditions like that for any period of time.

Zackad, don't tell them it's aftermarket, just say you saw some fog on the lense and wanted to check it, it shouldn't matter unless their pressure testing device is a bucket of water.

Get it tested to 50m, that should suffice for anything normal.

[DoubleChub]

Citizen= good sht. broke my crystal face maybe a week or 2 after i got it, already fixed, and was no charge.