Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part IIII: Read the OP

[Kabananga]

Thanks man! No, it´s gold. and my watchmaker said it´s 14k solid gold (it also came in an 18k version, but 18k is to soft for everyday use, so the 14k sold the most), but i read somewhere that the 14k only come as a gold plated version. But I choose to believe my watchmaker, hehe. But goldplated, or solid gold, I really love it.

Edit: You can´t see from the photo, but under the engravement it says "waterproof 135030 - tool105"

Ah yes, it just wasn't really clear in the pic (looked like steel, and if steel caseback -> always gold plated). It's prolly a cal 601, which is a great movement. Love the sht out of it, and don't forget to have it serviced every 5 to 10 years.

[Roma315]

Never heard of them until the other day when I saw one on jomashop being advertised as the deal of the day. It's still "the deal of the day" today so idk how long the deal lasts.

Retail $3300. Sale price $999. I'd jump on it if I was in the market for a nice dress watch.

http://www.jomashop.com/maurice-lacr...ss001-330.html

Like these two both different from each other

[skinnybro]

If you like the B&R, try to get one used. Last I checked, they don't retain their MSRP too well.

I'd never buy a B&R new, used prices are a lot more fair

[bellybuttonzZ]

Ah yes, it just wasn't really clear in the pic (looked like steel, and if steel caseback -> always gold plated). It's prolly a cal 601, which is a great movement. Love the sht out of it, and don't forget to have it serviced every 5 to 10 years.

ah cool, didn´t know that. I do love the chit out of it allready, and had it serviced in february. I bought the black Omega leather strap for it aswell, will change it in a year or so. I wind it every day as well and it runs biurifull, my grandpa took good care of it all these years. thanks for the help man, would have repped you again if I could!

[GDPONE]

Why you no ship my tag yet?!?!? Hopefully today.

[MetroBrah]

Anyone know anything about the vintage Omega deville with "DNATA" dial? I tried to look it up and it says Dnata is like an Indian Airlines.

http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/de-...acturerIds=187

It is quartz, but this is a clean, good condition watch at an affordable price

[BAMF_T]

Just bought my first Orient. Thoughts?


Orient Automatic Sun Moon Phases Watch FET0P002B ET0P002B

[skinnybro]

Why you no ship my tag yet?!?!? Hopefully today.

Dem waiting feels, I am waiting on a new bracelet for my watch to ship. Holidays messing everything up.

[MetroBrah]

^ good work m8. That is my favorite Orient right now

[jgreenhaus]

My first more "grown up" watch. Plan on buying the darker brown strap that is on the white faced PRC200s and putting it on this.

[Frizzel]

I think my IWC's (Ingenieur Laureus) date mechanism is on the firtz. The date changes at strange hours of the day and not actually on midnight. Also, the date dial does not simply flick over but rather gradually turns and it takes a full 30 or so minutes to switch from one date to the next.

Anyone here know what problem may be?

[bellybuttonzZ]

I think my IWC's (Ingenieur Laureus) date mechanism is on the firtz. The date changes at strange hours of the day and not actually on midnight. Also, the date dial does not simply flick over but rather gradually turns and it takes a full 30 or so minutes to switch from one date to the next.

Anyone here know what problem may be?

I might be wrong, but I have a Certina DS podium at home. The date on it uses about 30 mins or so to switch from one date to another. Isn´t this just normal?

[yushhh]

So fortunately, I got notified that my Ball trainmaster legend has shipped. Unfortunately, I won't be home when it arrives.





Also, to the guy I recommended the Hamilton and tissot visodate, go Hamilton all the way. Girlfriend's dad has the visodate, and it was my first time seeing them side by side. It's a beautiful watch, but I could tell he was mirin. Hamilton is much thinner, lugs are more attractive IMO. Though I did like that it had a second hand.

[Frizzel]

I might be wrong, but I have a Certina DS podium at home. The date on it uses about 30 mins or so to switch from one date to another. Isn´t this just normal?

Nope. Not for higher end watches anyway. My mate's Rolex GMT II flicks over at midnight. My Zenith Captin Winsor also flicks over at midnight.

[bellybuttonzZ]

Nope. Not for higher end watches anyway. My mate's Rolex GMT II flicks over at midnight. My Zenith Captin Winsor also flicks over at midnight.

ahh ok, did not know that

[GM54]

anyone here with a tachymeter on their watch actually use it?

[bellybuttonzZ]

anyone here with a tachymeter on their watch actually use it?

I have a tachymeter on my Certina, isn´t it for measuring speed or something? Never used it

[Joska]

anyone here with a tachymeter on their watch actually use it?

Lmao, ain't nobody using that chit.

[hitah0]

anyone got experience with creationwatches.com?

seems legit and good from everything I read so far

[datniche]

Lmao, ain't nobody using that chit.

I can confirm I am a pilot and a scuba diver

[GM54]

Never heard of them until the other day when I saw one on jomashop being advertised as the deal of the day. It's still "the deal of the day" today so idk how long the deal lasts.

Retail $3300. Sale price $999. I'd jump on it if I was in the market for a nice dress watch.

http://www.jomashop.com/maurice-lacr...ss001-330.html

in case youre unaware, ive read tons of horror stories online about jomas shop. lots of returned, imperfect, etc watches (thats why you get the discount, and its not explicitly stated when you buy stuff). virtually no customer support. If i remember correctly i remember reading a guy returned his watch, which they received, and never got his money back,.. had to complain to bbb to get it back.

Lmao, ain't nobody using that chit.

Yea... pretty much this. I had one on a wenger swiss military watch i had a few years ago and something happened and the mechanism broke. watch still worked but tachymeter hands were stuck in weird places.

[Zackad]

in case youre unaware, ive read tons of horror stories online about jomas shop. lots of returned, imperfect, etc watches (thats why you get the discount, and its not explicitly stated when you buy stuff). virtually no customer support. If i remember correctly i remember reading a guy returned his watch, which they received, and never got his money back,.. had to complain to bbb to get it back.

I've heard this as well...but didn't hear it until I'd already purchased a watch off there, and convinced a friend of mine to do the same. Luckily, everything went okay but now I'm always a little anxious about buying off of there

[daintysmile]

anyone got experience with creationwatches.com?

seems legit and good from everything I read so far

bought my orient ray from there. shipped to me 3 days after payment was confirmed.

[LankedOut]

anyone got experience with creationwatches.com?

seems legit and good from everything I read so far

Yes, I ordered a watch from there, then decided to return it for another one. No issues with at all.

[hitah0]

bought my orient ray from there. shipped to me 3 days after payment was confirmed.

Yes, I ordered a watch from there, then decided to return it for another one. No issues with at all.

thx mates will order from there.

[BAMF_T]

anyone got experience with creationwatches.com?

seems legit and good from everything I read so far

Have ordered from there, they are legit. Can confirm

[lmaestro]

Misc what do you think of these Orients? Damn they make some nice watches at cheap price points.







these 2 are hnnnnngggggghhh





Im a watch noob I need a watch that is

-mechanical
-casual?
-simple
-max about 200-350usd
-like the looks of seiko and orient
-needs to be quite rugged and durable due to nature of work
-needs to withstand cold temperatures due to nature of work (not sure if it matters)
-preferably with date/day

Are seiko or orient the best bang for buck? Maybe I can stretch my budget if its worth it. Maybe a Hamilton or a Tissot? Is rose gold a good color for a guy (no homo)?

[karl123]

Anyway, for the new year, how about we get a SOTC started? Everyone posts their current collection and pieces that left this year/are still on the wishlist/...

Here's my little collection:



A quartz Jacques Lemans I bought in 2011 back when I wasn't really into watches. Just needed one and it looked cool so I bought it and I've actually never had any problems with it.



Timex Weekender on a FFF Horween leather strap. Had a $50 credit for Huckberry, so it ended up costing me $25 or so.



Omega PO 8500 - my first "nice" watch. Been wearing it every day since I bought it back in November. Here's a (pretty crappy) lume shot:



I plan on purchasing a Speedy 3573.50 in 2014 (with a bunch of different straps), a Rolex GMT II or the Explorer II in 2015, and something special in 2016 for my 30th B-Day (not sure what yet, maybe an Aquanaut). As for my other watches (timex and JL), I haven't worn them in a while and will probably end up giving them away (at least the JL).

[CRyan64]

...

I just got an Orient Esteem. I really like it. Here's some others I liked.

Orient Bambino


Rodina


Tissot


so many watches i would buy if i had the money

[Kabananga]

So I was looking to buy some more watches and came across this...
(everything is originally in dutch, but I translated it)

3 watches,1 tag heuer carrera men's watch.1rolex submariner.1 liondo,r watch.make an offer .only through mail pls.

so I ask him the first thing that comes to mind

Are these real watches or fakes?

not really expecting these to be real, but hey, you never know, right?



his reply

the rolex is real but no gold.And the tag heuer is real too.

Instead of immediately calling him out on fraud, I decided to watch what he had to say...

How is such a thing even possible? Rolex never made any gold subs that aren't solid gold

hi,this is a reliable watch for the regular guy,affordable;u don't see the difference

At this moment, my mind was full of fuk. Why the fuk don't you just admit it???? So I decided to call him out.

Bro, then you should've just told me that it's a fake in the first place, instead of trying to scam potential buyers.

his reply however...

hi,I'm just a regular person,i don't scam anyone.i bought this watch in a fancy watch shop in turkey

>real watch
>fancy watch shop in turkey
>real watch
>turkey
>real watch
>turkey
>real watch turkey



for unawares: Turkey for Europe, is like Mexico for the states