What's On Your Wrist?

[oldrose]

On 9/9/2024 at 12:14 AM, mtf said:

ridiculously overpriced

 

A problem with a lot of watches these days

[oldrose]

Tandorino clone of a Seiko Gen 2 Orange Monster with a sterile dial. I paid $75 for it on AliExpress. No, it's not as well made as the Seiko but is very well made for the  money and has a Seiko movement. 

 

[Neo]

[Neo]

Coming up on 30y but as new as the day I bought it. The beauty of Hi-Tech ceramics and Titanium 
Neo  

Edited September 17, 2024 by Neo

[awty]

Another Citizen. Rebuilt, with new face, hands and crystal. 

[Neo]

[anth0110]

On 29/9/2024 at 11:06 AM, awty said:

Another Citizen. Rebuilt, with new face, hands and crystal. 

That’s a great bullhead rebuild  

[Jventer]

@Neo and @awty

Hi Guys, I am reaching out as I need a bit of help/advice with a watch, or actually a strap.

 

I have this Michel Herbelin Newport watch, which I love, but the strap has broken and I have lost the pin which secures the strap.  Michel Herbelin has withdrawn from Australia and the Seiko service people told me they can't help me.  

 

Could you maybe give me some advice of who can fix it or where I would be able to find straps and parts to buy, please.  

Thanks

[Neo]

3 hours ago, Jventer said:

@Neo and @awty

Hi Guys, I am reaching out as I need a bit of help/advice with a watch, or actually a strap.

 

I have this Michel Herbelin Newport watch, which I love, but the strap has broken and I have lost the pin which secures the strap.  Michel Herbelin has withdrawn from Australia and the Seiko service people told me they can't help me.  

 

Could you maybe give me some advice of who can fix it or where I would be able to find straps and parts to buy, please.  

Thanks

I would be in search of a very good watch maker in your area and asking the exact questions as to how to proceed to bring this watch to original condition and the straps that suit it. 
Neo

[MusicOne]

Found this ad on Facebook and it looks like a good deal.

 

Is this brand reliable and of good quality.....considering the low price point?: https://aus.waldorandco.com/products/chrono-39-sardinia-silver-turquoise

 

Thanks.

 

[Neo]

12 minutes ago, MusicOne said:

Found this ad on Facebook and it looks like a good deal.

 

Is this brand reliable and of good quality.....considering the low price point?: https://aus.waldorandco.com/products/chrono-39-sardinia-silver-turquoise

 

Thanks.

 

I would seriously be looking at seiko range especially at that price point as they have such great variety to cater for any occasion and the quality wise can’t be beat. 
I would stay away from what you considering. 
Neo

[Full Range]

This is a superb Superdry scuba watch that I wear from time 

The below photo with glass protector that is used when scuba diving 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the face glass protector you get this look for street wear 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2024 by Full Range

[buddyev]

I'm looking for some advice about my great grandfathers fob watch. It has been sitting in a drawer for quite a few decades - actually for at least 50 years - but its in nice condition, has a solid winder mechanism and is still working.

 

It's a Thos Russell & Son,  Liverpool.

It also says Swiss made - that's the movement I assume. 

Looking in the back it says Elgin, Illinois - so maybe made under licence in the US?.

 

It has no sentimental value for me so I may as well sell it if it's worth anything. 

 

Is there still a collectors market for something like this? Can anyone recommend a valuer in Melbourne? 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

Edited November 30, 2024 by buddyev

[Steever]

[mtf]

10 hours ago, buddyev said:

I'm looking for some advice about my great grandfathers fob watch. It has been sitting in a drawer for quite a few decades - actually for at least 50 years - but its in nice condition, has a solid winder mechanism and is still working.

 

It's a Thos Russell & Son,  Liverpool.

It also says Swiss made - that's the movement I assume. 

Looking in the back it says Elgin, Illinois - so maybe made under licence in the US?.

 

It has no sentimental value for me so I may as well sell it if it's worth anything. 

 

Is there still a collectors market for something like this? Can anyone recommend a valuer in Melbourne? 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

That’s a lovely looking piece, I hope you find a good home for it, Ive no doubt that there are plenty of collectors still out there.

 

 

 

[mtf]

4 hours ago, Steever said:

I really like what they did with the logo on this one, tidy watch.

[Mendes]

10 hours ago, buddyev said:

I'm looking for some advice about my great grandfathers fob watch. It has been sitting in a drawer for quite a few decades - actually for at least 50 years - but its in nice condition, has a solid winder mechanism and is still working.

 

It's a Thos Russell & Son,  Liverpool.

It also says Swiss made - that's the movement I assume. 

Looking in the back it says Elgin, Illinois - so maybe made under licence in the US?.

 

It has no sentimental value for me so I may as well sell it if it's worth anything. 

 

Is there still a collectors market for something like this? Can anyone recommend a valuer in Melbourne? 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.clockmaker.com.au/omega.html

 

This "may" be helpful, not sure but good luck Russ 

[buddyev]

7 hours ago, Mendes said:

 

https://www.clockmaker.com.au/omega.html

 

This "may" be helpful, not sure but good luck Russ 

Thanks, I’ll check them  out. 
I’ve done some research on the serial number and I think this  model is one of 1000 made on 1887. It is a really nice piece but probably not especially rare or valuable. Obviously need to show it to an expert. 

[metal beat]

Citizen Attesa ACT Line Satellite Wave GPS CC4050-18L.   keeps remarkable dual time, every now and then press a button and sync the time to the global GPS time zone.   sister product to the black one I have owned for 18 months. Being Titanium, including the band on the black makes these watches light and a pleasure to wear.     certainly a lot better than my POS Tag.

  It's pretty cool having both watches next to each other keeping the exact same time down to the second hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2024 by metal beat

[The Fez]

Sea Urchin 

 

 

[Vinylear]

I'm not taking the p**s, I have a handful of modest automatics. Got this a couple of days ago a nice little handy toy. Very light hardly aware its on the wrist very easy to adjust the bracelet. 

[FranZAR]

[FranZAR]

[Mendes]

4 minutes ago, FranZAR said:

Snap

[muon*]

WB finally received the new links for my Vitorinox, was worth the wait