Post pics of your watches Part II

IrishPlayer · 16-12-2023 11:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121501247#Comment_121501247

Thanks Wibbs, it's a Seiko 0624-5009 from September 1975. Nicknamed the "Lemon Face" Picked it up at the Birmingham watch fair a few years ago now

Not cheap in there day, a watch for the the up and coming, as seen here with Steve Jobs wearing one

Treppen · 16-12-2023 1:09pm

Definitely my last Ali express Sale purchase.

Birneybau · 16-12-2023 1:18pm

Been a slow year and watches not been a priority but got an itch that needed scratching. Bought today, incoming, on leather strap.

Been reliably informed it looks better in the flesh.

dastardly00 · 18-12-2023 7:01pm

I decided to change up my Hydroconquest since I've had it on metal since I bought it six years ago. I got the rubber strap on Etsy. I ended up buying a Bergeon tool because removing the spring-bars were a major pain in the a**

Treppen · 19-12-2023 10:34am

Nice and simple.

NIMAN · 19-12-2023 10:36am

Have one of those myself, was an absolute bargain.

Birneybau · 20-12-2023 2:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121502650#Comment_121502650

Arrived today.

kostal2093 · 20-12-2023 7:02pm

Last one for the year.

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Inserted pic. Made myself useful moddy wise for a change :)

traco · 20-12-2023 7:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121519292#Comment_121519292

Fantastic. Is it a 410 or 410Z movement. I went into Weirs today to look at the the new chrono out of curiosity which is a nice watch.

Will be in NYC next week so will hopefully get a chance to have a look at one of these somewhere in a store there unless the diamond district has gobe all insta and tik tok Roelx and AP only.

kostal2093 · 20-12-2023 7:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121519330#Comment_121519330

Thanks - it is the 410Z movement in rose gold. As usual, my picture is not the best but in my opinion is a lot of watch for the price. Bought on chrono earlier in the week and is in great condition considering it is 20 years old. Just serviced so hopefully gives no problems for a few years - don't expect there to be based on previous experience with El Primero movement but time will tell.

traco · 20-12-2023 8:01pm

Super job. I've few saved but most are 410 and steel. Not sure I could carry off gold. Well wear.

banie01 · 20-12-2023 11:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121519292#Comment_121519292

Now that, that's a classy piece IMO!

893bet · 21-12-2023 10:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121519292#Comment_121519292

Stunning. Hoping you didn’t move the 56 to make room?

893bet · 21-12-2023 10:32am

I am itching for a rose gold myself for a few years now. Mentally kicking around a Rose gold Daytona (too expensive and no value for money), A Lange and sohne (expensive but at least value for money, but infringes on my existing ALS), and Breguet (more affordable and best value for money and if I went with a marine would be something different).

caviardreams · 21-12-2023 12:51pm

This forum is such a bad influence 😛

A little low end for this forum but picked up a nice 30mm Mondaine at a good price for casual use that I don't mind if it gets damaged or for something a bit more fun! Cork-backed dark forest sustainable strap is nice for a change too. (sticker still on the back of the case in the photo - oops!)

artanevilla · 21-12-2023 1:12pm

Is it a stop2go movement on it?

caviardreams · 21-12-2023 2:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121521954#Comment_121521954

No it's not, just the classic. Stop2Go are more pricey and limited designs. Nice idea though :)

artanevilla · 21-12-2023 3:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121522436#Comment_121522436

I think they've actually stopped producing them due to problems with the movement.

kostal2093 · 21-12-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121521260#Comment_121521260

I sold the VC. While the quality of it was off the charts - I just couldn't bond with it. It wore a lot less than a 40mm and I just found it too small. I knew I had paid well over the top for it when I bought it so took a fair hit when selling it - and it is a very hard watch to sell. It eventually sold on chrono but no dealer showed any interest - even if offered with cash as a trade. I should have went with an Overseas instead of the 56 - I tried one of these before and it was perfect but amazing the difference 2mm makes in a watch case.

Despite the Zenith being only 40mm also, it wears bigger than that - maybe this is due to it being gold rather than SS? Anyway, I know already that I wont have any issues with the size on this one. Good luck with the search for a RG - all that you mention are fabulous but if you want to try this Chronomaster anytime for size etc., you are more than welcome.

893bet · 21-12-2023 5:32pm

How much did the 56 sell for? Pm if you wish

The Floyd p · 21-12-2023 8:47pm

Treated myself to a little Christmas gift! The headlight and turn signal is a bit of a novelty but I really like it, splash of orange.

micks_address · 22-12-2023 6:33pm

Probably a naff reason to want a watch but interstellar is one of my favourite movies. I've tried the larger murph but it's just to big. I'd like to try the smaller one but it's pricey.

Picked this up and it arrived today. Looks brand new. Don't think it was ever worn on the bracelet. First time I've had a day date.

banie01 · 22-12-2023 7:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121527147#Comment_121527147

Not a naff reason at all, sure how many folk pine after a Rolex or an Omega after seeing one on Bond's wrist! Even a Gruen or, and one I may pick up as a reissue the Pulsar red LED, although Hamilton's version of that style is nicer 😉 There are also some really nice Bond Seiko's 🤔 Dammit Mick, now I want a new watch and it's your fault.

A day-date also on my wrist today. Seems an appropriate time to wish all and sundry here a very merry Christmas, may the watch Santa bring ye all something interesting.

Wibbs · 22-12-2023 11:16pm

Only a date for me this evening, but the thought's there, appreciated and reciprocated. 🙂

I do bloody love me a bit of Sinn...

caviardreams · 23-12-2023 12:14am

Strap is gorgeous wibbs

Deep Thought · 23-12-2023 12:19pm

Unfortunately Santa is taking my Steinhart back to Steinhart.

while winding the watch the whole movement shakes and wobbles, the stem gets sticky and occasionally seems to stop or jam.

waiting for them ( after Christmas) to get back to me … ☹️

Wibbs · 23-12-2023 9:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121528275#Comment_121528275

Thanks CD. I got that during my phase of collecting vintage/contemporaneous straps. Saw it come up on ebay for a tenner opening bid, but it had no buckle, was sized a short, had curved lug ends(very rare to see, but that watch has curved lugs). I had the GP buckle because the watch had come with its original black lizard strap, but that in turn was too long, me being around 1.3 Mickjaggers in build. Won the auction, only bidder. There's no maker's name on it just 18s and 'genuine lizard', but it's one of the finest quality straps I've ever had. A gorgeous mahogany colour, very slim, but backed in calfskin. Really suits the watch's champagne dial, far more than the original black. Lucky there were no scrawny buggers with oddball 70's watches on ebay that evening. 😁

caviardreams · 23-12-2023 9:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121531163#Comment_121531163

Lovely story - thanks. Might have to start checking ebay! I have to say I am somebody who likes straps almost as much as watches. The right strap can elevate an ordinary looking watch to make it exceptional imo

Pablo_Flox · 24-12-2023 11:20am

Off visiting the in laws, and it's shaping up to be a white Christmas here.

Working class heroes · 24-12-2023 12:04pm

Jaysus turn it, for the love of god turn it😁

Post pics of your watches Part II

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