Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:01 am
Anyone else bitten by the bug? I bet some of you out there have some interesting pieces, or inherited watches that are beloved....
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Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:30 am
I do not have that particular affliction, but a good friend does. It is neither a cheap habit, nor a casual one.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:30 am
Yes, unfortunately--on both counts!
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:37 am
I received one of those Original Grain watches as a gift a couple of years back. Damn good watch. I don't necessarily have the infatuation with them like many have, but I do like to wear them. But I'm also a guy that's perfectly fine with a $20 watch from like Target.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:10 am
the last watch i had was a Swatch back in the late ‘80s
‘nuf said
‘nuf said
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:31 am
Actually Swatch watches are great, and usually a gateway drug for a lot of collectors and enthusiasts.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:43 pm
I have two vintage pocket watches (yeah, I'm one of those guys that would always wear a vest . . . even with jeans) that are in excellent shape. I bought them in 1970. My fave is the 1919 992B Hamilton Railway Special; 23 jewels, gold case with a 12" gold chain fob (Flavor Flav got nothin on me). The other one is pretty much the same but with a white gold case. There's something about the classic face and unbelievable accuracy that still blows me away.
https://images.app.goo.gl/MgEpFnZUD8HJ4ATE6
https://images.app.goo.gl/MgEpFnZUD8HJ4ATE6
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:52 pm
i think those are flippin sweet
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:13 pm
Ballerdefixione wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:43 pm I have two vintage pocket watches (yeah, I'm one of those guys that would always wear a vest . . . even with jeans) that are in excellent shape. I bought them in 1970. My fave is the 1919 992B Hamilton Railway Special; 23 jewels, gold case with a 12" gold chain fob (Flavor Flav got nothin on me). The other one is pretty much the same but with a white gold case. There's something about the classic face and unbelievable accuracy that still blows me away.
https://images.app.goo.gl/MgEpFnZUD8HJ4ATE6
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:19 pm
defixione wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:43 pm I have two vintage pocket watches (yeah, I'm one of those guys that would always wear a vest . . . even with jeans) that are in excellent shape. I bought them in 1970. My fave is the 1919 992B Hamilton Railway Special; 23 jewels, gold case with a 12" gold chain fob (Flavor Flav got nothin on me). The other one is pretty much the same but with a white gold case. There's something about the classic face and unbelievable accuracy that still blows me away.
https://images.app.goo.gl/MgEpFnZUD8HJ4ATE6
The Hamilton is GORGEOUS (a VERY reputable and nicely affordable maker still to this day, thankfully!)
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:40 pm
How I picture defixione in real life:
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:15 am
I have an Apple Watch. Got it for Xmas last year, have maybe worn it twice. I also have a few Diesel watches that have needed new batteries for 10 years or so...lol
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:22 am
I would love to wear watches, Apple or fancy. I just can't. I type all day, every day, and I invariably just take the watch off. So it's just not worth spending money on.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:25 am
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:28 am
Only brand of watch I’ve worn in nearly 40 years is Casio. Does the job. Last 20 have been the same model, solar charged, with “world time” so I just press a couple of buttons to see the local time when I was traveling. Had a hand-me-down early-60s Omega from my dad, for a few years but it somehow got wet inside and stopped working.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:41 am
You sure that’s an authentic Casio?
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:06 pm
Shame about the Omega, you should get it serviced; it's probably worth something, too.
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:14 pm
Yeah same here, on a computer all day. I used to wear them more, but it's just as easy to pull out your phone now. The Apple Watch was a gift, I would never spend $300 on a watch, especially since it has to be charged all the time like your phone. Just another hassle..lol
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:55 pm
Yea, try swinging a hammer and runnin saws etc. Jewelry is a no go. I had a fitbit that lasted 3 days and i wear a rubber ring so i dont lose a finger.
Its a good thing ive never been a big jewelry person
Re: Watch geeks?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:31 pm