What's On Your Wrist?

[awty]

I have the Citizen 8110a bull head up and running, had to replace the main spring and a few other parts that were missing, including a new crystal that turned up yesterday. Everything works, keeps time, is very clean and scratch free. I think it needs a bigger leather band. Not bad for a fifty year old watch.

[awty]

Another  Citizen 8110. This turned up like it was flung down the stairs, kicked out the door onto the street and run over by a bread van...but it polished up pretty good. Mechanically great, a slight adjustment to have it flat lining, just had to reinstate the clip on the stem. These come out very easily if you don't have the crown all the way in when removing the stem.

In pretty blue.

Edited July 5, 2024 by awty

[mtf]

For anyone interested in the west.

[Smoovie]

Recently purchased the Seiko SRPK17.

 

I think Seiko really nailed the modern interpretation of this classic. This will be on my wrist for a while.

 

 

[Neo]

A magic offering from Rado 25 years and counting, yet appear as they day I bought it. Hi-tech ceramics and titanium. 
Neo

[David A]

Here is my Seiko SKX007J1 watch mod project. I set out to build the ultimate Batman homage, yet retaining the essence of the iconic SKX00J1. And I think I succeeded. Here is the full list of mods done -
 

- Upgraded regulated NH36 movement with hacking and hand-winding (installation and regulation done by Eric at Lume Shot in NYC)
- DLW watches GMT Batman 1 ceramic bezel insert
- DLW watches Sapphire Type E flat crystal with blue AR coating on the bottom
- DLW watches Deep sea polished steel bezel
- DLW watches Silver Mercedes hands
- DLW watches Polished steel crown with "S" engraved
- Strapcode 22mm Super-O Boyer band with brushed v-clasp chamfered button double lock (model: SS222020B010)

And here is the Timegrapher reading of the NH36 movement after regulation by Eric at Lume Shot..

 

Edited July 11, 2024 by David A
added pic

[awty]

Yet another Citizen 8110a, badly beaten up, had to pull it apart many times to get everything working.

I can just about pull these things apart and put back together in my sleep now.

Edited July 12, 2024 by awty

[mtf]

On 12/7/2024 at 2:30 PM, awty said:

Yet another Citizen 8110a, badly beaten up, had to pull it apart many times to get everything working.

I can just about pull these things apart and put back together in my sleep now.

Nice work

[awty]

Nice and simple.

[Neo]

[Neo]

[muon*]

Not a brand I know, but I liked the look.

 

Need to price replacement glass as has a scratch, and see about additional links added to the band.

 

[muon*]

Oops!

 

May be a fake, I can't see any of this brand with a "12" on them.

 

Never mind, some do have the "12"and found this particular watch online.

 

 

Edited August 2, 2024 by muon*

[muon*]

Does anyone know of an authorized service place for Victorinox watches in Brisbane?

[Neo]

[Neo]

16 hours ago, muon* said:

Does anyone know of an authorized service place for Victorinox watches in Brisbane?

Any competent watch repairman will be able to help. So some research and take it to them for a quote on what you feel needs done. 
Neo

[muon*]

9 minutes ago, Neo said:

Any competent watch repairman will be able to help. So some research and take it to them for a quote on what you feel needs done. 
Neo

I can live with the scratch given the cost of Sapphire Crystal, but need a new band, that's about it.

 

Non original bands are $200

[Neo]

12 minutes ago, muon* said:

I can live with the scratch given the cost of Sapphire Crystal, but need a new band, that's about it.

 

Non original bands are $200

I would get a leather strap alternative 

Neo

[muon*]

2 minutes ago, Neo said:

I would get a leather strap alternative 

Neo

Something to consider, thanks

[Neo]

Talk to a local watch repairer/maker they have access and knowledge on options available and go from there. 
Neo

[muon*]

So got a Jeweler that can add links to the band, so happy as i like the look of the Victorinox.

 

I like my Seiko too but prefer this watch.

[Neo]

[Neo]

[oldrose]

First time on my wrist since 1997! Seiko 7a28 7020 - a birthday gift from 1984. Back from a service at Bob Shao and the pushers now work properly. This model was worn briefly by Roger Moore as 007 in A View to a Kill and has the first Quartz Analog Chronograph movement.

 

[mtf]

Eyeing this off for a while, ridiculously overpriced but got a discount so made the poor decision to grab one,