zipstartcanoe Posted July 7, 2010 Posted July 7, 2010 Actually, it looks perfect in real life, but once you mentioned it I noticed it in the pic. I'll take another and compare!
mrdave Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 A fine collection ZSC.All bases covered. Shame about the robbery. +1 ! Love that Broad Arrow Speedy.
xtrachewy Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 Seen the same BA model with a Di Modell sharkskin band with Omega deployment clasp - perfect IMHO....I find the Speedy proportions work on most guy's wrist...both sporty and elegant.
mondie Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 Another vote for the BA, l have had mine for 5-6 years now and never tire of the dial, its a really beautiful watch. l alternate between a blue Hirsch carbon strap, dark brown leather and the original steel band. If l could pick only one watch this would be a serious contender. Cheers, mondie
Mr_Gadget Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Hi, I'm off to Malaysia next week and am keen on buying a new watch. I have my eye on an Oris BC3 advanced and plan to visit the Oris boutique store in KL. Has anyone bought a watch from Malaysia before, are their prices cheaper than here? I know that Oris seem fairly well priced here so may just buy it here. Any other brands similar to Oris I should look out for. Thanks.
mrdave Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Hi, I'm off to Malaysia next week and am keen on buying a new watch. I have my eye on an Oris BC3 advanced and plan to visit the Oris boutique store in KL. Has anyone bought a watch from Malaysia before, are their prices cheaper than here? I know that Oris seem fairly well priced here so may just buy it here. Any other brands similar to Oris I should look out for.Thanks. Fortis is probably another brand in that bracket that you might find around KL. I've got a B-42 Automatic day/date 645.10.12 on my wrist today. I've also got a Official Cosmonaut day/date 610.22.15 They're both tough as old boots and not a million miles away from the BC3. What sort of complications are you looking for? I'm guessing day/date with the BC3? d
Benje Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I have had a Longines 'Classique' for many years. Gold band, white face, two hands and thin roman numerals ( 'IIII' for 4). Have been very happy with it - it is a very thin and light watch. It has 'popped' the face twice, generally following a plane flight with cabin pressure changes. Hint. Don't go to any expensive jewellery shop for a simple repair. If you find a good jewellery shop, keep going there. The watch shop behing Woolworths at Mitcham Shopping Centre (Adelaide) is excellent. The burnside shopping centre is the opposite - the same repair takes forever, and the cost is a many-times multiple! Benje
xtrachewy Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Agree - finding a reliable good-value watch repairer/service is GOLD .... Omega charges $$$ for a full service (i.e. send back to Switzerland). Do people send their watches for service every ~2-4 years ??
Mr_Gadget Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Fortis is probably another brand in that bracket that you might find around KL.I've got a B-42 Automatic day/date 645.10.12 on my wrist today. I've also got a Official Cosmonaut day/date 610.22.15 They're both tough as old boots and not a million miles away from the BC3. What sort of complications are you looking for? I'm guessing day/date with the BC3? d I am just looking for my first automatic watch with a black dial on rubber band, I don't want a chronograph, a day/date will suffice. I quite like the black (stealth looking) Oris BC3 advanced. Will check out the Fortis website, haven't heard of them before. Thanks.
Mr_Gadget Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Just took a look at the 2010 Fortis catalogue, love the look of the Cargo Spacematic on the last page.
RLDK Posted November 11, 2010 Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) here's my collection... 1st watch, seiko sportura honda f1 racing 2nd watch, jaeger le-coultre master compressor geographic 3rd watch, panerai radiomir alarm se missus' watches tag heuer f1 racing rolex oyster datejust midi Edited November 12, 2010 by RLDK
SilverWolf Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 Nothing superduper but does the job nicely for me and handles a bit of roughstuff and water with ease. Citizen Promaster JP3050 200m water resist 100% Titanium and even tells me the current temp lol, best of all it tells me the time though
Stump Posted December 8, 2010 Posted December 8, 2010 This is not quite on my wrist but one for my old age!Seen it at a flea market last week in Kyoto and just had to have it.I know it is silver but have to google around to see if its old or a new copy....has this marking on the silver...D 925 UI 06
hybridfiat Posted December 8, 2010 Posted December 8, 2010 I doubt if this is old as it has a quartz movement.
Stump Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 I doubt if this is old as it has a quartz movement. Dam Found a site in the UK that sells the identical one new for just a bit more them I paid!So much for my Japanese Souvenir....
bhall41 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Some nice watches here! I currently own the following - (a) Grand Seiko SBGR051 - automatic watch with stainless steel bracelet, not dissimilar to a vintage DateJust or Omega Aqua Terra ( Sinn 356 - automatic flieger style watch © vintage Omega Constellation "Pie Pan" - this is currently being restored On my wish list is a Submariner, maybe a 5513 reference if my budget can stretch that far. I am a regular diver and while a dive watch is unnecessary equipment these days, I certainly appreciate the history and aesthetic of classic dive watches such as the Submariner and Seamaster. I would love to own a IWC Portuguese but my 6.5" wrist sadly does not permit this!
xtrachewy Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) 5513 is a great watch to own and wear: comfortable, decent history, great proportions (Rolex's recent attempts to BLING sports models for Asian(?) market is woeful IMHO - do I really need continous RolexRolexRolexRolex on the chapter ring ?! ... except 5513 looks like every other cheap fake out there, including other brands copying the design. But that's not necessarily a bad thing to remain inconspicuous esp. when exploring dodgy backward lanes (for hifi of course) - The original Explorer fits that bill nicely. The nicest thing about the 5513 is the mutual respect one exchanges to owners that appreciate the subtlety and history of vintage Rolex - i.e. one hasn't rushed off to buy the latest model after getting a raise etc. The Omega SM 300 (NOS stock) is an underated divers watch b/c the markers (esp. on the bezel) glow superbly....better than my Omega Planet Ocean :S Edited January 18, 2011 by xtrachewy
madamesimplifi Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Late last year I pulled out my Breitling from the drawer (it needed a service and was slowing down) and was too lazy to send it to Sydney. Got it serviced in the city (best not to name any names) but I am getting the impression that when it is fully wound up, it no longer last as long as it used to. Is it really that crucial that it must go back to the official repairers? Luckily its just a cheap low end model...
xtrachewy Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Don't think it NEEDS to go to official repairers unless under warranty or require parts not available elsewhere. Trouble is I don't trust many repairers to do the right thing - probably why I've waited 9 years before contemplating getting my watches serviced :S
madamesimplifi Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Don't think it NEEDS to go to official repairers unless under warranty or require parts not available elsewhere. Trouble is I don't trust many repairers to do the right thing - probably why I've waited 9 years before contemplating getting my watches serviced :S As you can see I am having post repair doubts... Do you get yours serviced locally? Do send me a PM when you find a moment. Cheers
bhall41 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 5513 is a great watch to own and wear: comfortable, decent history, great proportions (Rolex's recent attempts to BLING sports models for Asian(?) market is woeful IMHO - do I really need continous RolexRolexRolexRolex on the chapter ring ?! ... except 5513 looks like every other cheap fake out there, including other brands copying the design. But that's not necessarily a bad thing to remain inconspicuous esp. when exploring dodgy backward lanes (for hifi of course) - The original Explorer fits that bill nicely. The nicest thing about the 5513 is the mutual respect one exchanges to owners that appreciate the subtlety and history of vintage Rolex - i.e. one hasn't rushed off to buy the latest model after getting a raise etc. The Omega SM 300 (NOS stock) is an underated divers watch b/c the markers (esp. on the bezel) glow superbly....better than my Omega Planet Ocean :S I don't mind purchasing a 5513 and people thinking its a fake or homage. I know better! In terms of inconspicous, I own a Grand Seiko - you really can't get more inconspicous than that! I had a PO but traded it because I found the bracelet too heavy and also a little large (despite it being the 42mm model). I actually prefer the non SEL bracelet on the 5513, although I will probably end up putting it on a Nato strap.
xtrachewy Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 The PO is indeed weighty and chunky.... me thinks the Omega was trying a bit too hard to create a 'premium' model - you get allot of steel on the PO. Good luck with finding a nice 5513 - one of these days we may just have to catch-up for a coffee and admire each other's 5513
DaveMS Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I have a puny wrist and a 42mm PO. I love it.
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