OT Watches. What's your newest acquisition

SGH

Hairless_Hand said:

@SGH have you seen the watch that @RRP wears?

Yes sir, it's gold and platinum 

ronw9471

hondabbq said:

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ronw9471 said:

Still wearing my stainless and gold Rolex Submariner that I've had for over 35 years. 

Let's see that bad boy? I don't think I'll have this one that long but I couldn't walk away from the price. 

OK, It'll take me a minute to figure out how to post an image on here but I'll do it sooner or later.

Eggcelsior

I have a couple Citizens and a Seiko Auto. My dream watch is an Omega Speedmaster, only since it told time on the moon.

ronw9471

It could use a cleaning and a little polishing. Last time I had it cleaned cost $650.00 by an authorized dealer, so it is not a frequent occurrence.

RRP

Hairless_Hand said:

@SGH have you seen the watch that @RRP wears?

Huh? 
Ol' Ron hasn't worn a watch even ONCE since I retired over 12 years ago! BTW that is just one of the terrific reasons to take early retirement if you can! Here's a hint...when the sun comes up it must be morning! And when it gets dark the sun must have gone down! Simple enough, huh? OH...and any time between sun rise and sunset is adult beverage time!

bgebrent

Ironman Triathlon watch is my everyday.  If I'm gonna meet Ron @RRP or Scottie  @SGH I'll put on my Tiffany & Co piece.  Love my timex.

Brandongodfrey

ronw9471 said:

It could use a cleaning and a little polishing. Last time I had it cleaned cost $650.00 by an authorized dealer, so it is not a frequent occurrence.

Mines due for a full service ..... should be included for life 

SGH

All that I can afford.  

Ozzie_Isaac

ronw9471 said:

It could use a cleaning and a little polishing. Last time I had it cleaned cost $650.00 by an authorized dealer, so it is not a frequent occurrence.

Nice!  That is the classic Rolex.  I was kind of interested in a nice piece after reading this thread, but after reading a cleaning costs $650, I lost interest.  I have no problem with the initial outlay, but holy cow that maintenance cost would chap my hide.

tarheelmatt

OG beeatches!  #ridetillidie 

hondabbq

Ozzie_Isaac said:

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ronw9471 said:

It could use a cleaning and a little polishing. Last time I had it cleaned cost $650.00 by an authorized dealer, so it is not a frequent occurrence.

Nice!  That is the classic Rolex.  I was kind of interested in a nice piece after reading this thread, but after reading a cleaning costs $650, I lost interest.  I have no problem with the initial outlay, but holy cow that maintenance cost would chap my hide.

I can't speak for other brands but a Rolex has a 5 year warranty, the watch wouldn't be due for a suggested inspection and maintenance for 10 years. Also the cost associated is based on the complications of the watch. A simple one, like the Milgauss would be a lot less than let's say a date and other complications. 

lkapigian

My lesbian neighbors asked me what I wanted for my birthday , I said "I Wanna Watch" they bought me a Timex......they totally misunderstood 

Legume

That's really funny.

Spaightlabs

Focker said:

Nothing fancy, but the latest is a classic.  The band is pretty much why I pulled the trigger on this impulse buy while getting a new battery for the work watch.

If it were not part of my working, mobile, floating "gear check", counting pulses and respirations for assessments, frequent vitals for chemo, Rituxan, blood, post procedures, at the bedside on any unit, or wherever if needed, I probably wouldn't wear one, or have many quite honestly.  

I have a 20 year old Swiss Army watch that gets deployed on special occasions.  2 other favorites were special achievement type gifts that will always hold a place.

Seiko is my favorite all around work and casual brand, currently at 5 models.  Not one single problem.  They have taken beatins.

A bright white Punisher watch comes out once in a blue moon at work with the black scrubs.

Dude - can you feel your fingers at all?  She looks a little snug.

TN_Sister_State

Ebel 1911 BTR

camofreak

I like watches. Right now I'm wearing this Seiko SKX on Maratac Zulu. It's a workhorse. 

Focker

Spaightlabs said:

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Focker said:

Nothing fancy, but the latest is a classic.  The band is pretty much why I pulled the trigger on this impulse buy while getting a new battery for the work watch.

If it were not part of my working, mobile, floating "gear check", counting pulses and respirations for assessments, frequent vitals for chemo, Rituxan, blood, post procedures, at the bedside on any unit, or wherever if needed, I probably wouldn't wear one, or have many quite honestly.  

I have a 20 year old Swiss Army watch that gets deployed on special occasions.  2 other favorites were special achievement type gifts that will always hold a place.

Seiko is my favorite all around work and casual brand, currently at 5 models.  Not one single problem.  They have taken beatins.

A bright white Punisher watch comes out once in a blue moon at work with the black scrubs.

Dude - can you feel your fingers at all?  She looks a little snug.

It's good, that's the way it lyes, and fits my tapering 9" wrist, Tissot nailed that butterfly band.  When the salesman showed me that while lying it down and how it collapsed on itself, on the glass.  Was a good selling point in flexibility and comfort.  He did that with a Rolley next to it, this felt better, and was much cheaper.  I get the whole Rolex status symbol cool factor thing, they are really nice watches no doubt.

Nothing worse than a loose band and constantly rotating a dangling watch.  One of the Seikos does it, bugs the crap out of me...needs a link removal.

Dinah_Moe_Humm

Eggcelsior said:

I have a couple Citizens and a Seiko Auto. My dream watch is an Omega Speedmaster, only since it told time on the moon.

My advise (if you don't mind).  Be careful buying a Speedster. They have always been very popular and there are many out there in various condition.  Parts are also available especially the 69' Cal 861, so anybody with a little skill can "create" one.  As with anything buy from a reputable dealer.

westernbbq

hondabbq said:

Just picked a Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue. 
Put the deposit down now just waiting for my income tax refund to pay the balance. Should have it in a few weeks. 

THAT is one beautiful timepiece!  Wow

Best thing about a Rolex is that itll hold value, appreciate and it always has a liquid market of ready buyers.  

hondabbq

westernbbq said:

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hondabbq said:

Just picked a Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue. 
Put the deposit down now just waiting for my income tax refund to pay the balance. Should have it in a few weeks. 

THAT is one beautiful timepiece!  Wow

Best thing about a Rolex is that itll hold value, appreciate and it always has a liquid market of ready buyers.  

I was looking at a used one but after the haggling down it was only $318 more to buy new. The used one was bought when it was released in 2014. 

blind99

camofreak said:

I like watches. Right now I'm wearing this Seiko SKX on Maratac Zulu. It's a workhorse. 

Hard to beat a Seiko. They're so well made. The 4 o'clock crown is a surprisingly useful feature - it never digs into the back of the wrist. 

OP that milgauss is an awesome looking watch! The colors are awesome.  I love the second hand. Congrats!

RRP

back when I was a working stiff in banking I loved and went thru two of these Lassale quartz watches. They were an upscale watch made by Seiko. Sadly they quit making them just when I wanted one more. Now they can't even be repaired, but I've already said I want it on my wrist when I'm buried whether it's working or not.

westernbbq

I have a few watches but the last one i purchased is a victorinox alpnach.  Self winding, massive diameter and i wear it to the office and to casual gatherings.  Itll go with anything..  Very reliable. Very thick and heavy substantive watch....

Eoin

I can see the attraction of a nice watch, but I haven't worn a watch for well over 30 years and am unlikely to start any time soon.

JohnInCarolina

Beat to the punch.

DoubleEgger

hondabbq said:

pics?

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DoubleEgger said:

Very very nice. I'm still beating around with a 20yr old Tag and a 6yr old Seamaster

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The Tag has taken a beating over the years. I never took it off. 

OhioEgger

I'm geeky enough to wear an Apple Watch and I love it. Never had the desire to get a really high end watch but I totally understand those who do. Had a good friend who started lusting after one while still in high school and as soon as he could afford a Rolex he bought one. He loved that watch and enjoyed having it on his wrist for the rest of his life.

In my mind it's exactly the same as those who love classic cars. I've never owned a high end car but I've had friends who went nuts over them. One bought a Jaguar XKE in British Racing Green back in the late 60s and it was the most awesome machine I've ever seen or ridden in. Sure, it burned a quart of oil per 100 miles, but it was so incredibly cool!

hondabbq

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That is exactly it. It seems there have been several scoffs at this thread for what ever the reason.  Meanwhile those who scoff will go and buy something of significant value and in a few years it's worth half or less. Everyone has their vices, or once in a lifetime purchases and those that don't see a value in it turn up their noses at it. 

SGH

A gift from my wife years ago. 

DoubleEgger

hondabbq said:

^^^^^^
That is exactly it. It seems there have been several scoffs at this thread for what ever the reason.  Meanwhile those who scoff will go and buy something of significant value and in a few years it's worth half or less. Everyone has their vices, or once in a lifetime purchases and those that don't see a value in it turn up their noses at it. 

People spend their money on what makes them happy. Cars, boosts, motorcycles guns, golf, watches, camera equipment etc. 

Enjoy life and do what makes you happy.