[jaspert]

I was smitten with watches at one stage. Much more $$ hobby than head-fi pursuit.

 

[GAD]

My Rolex TT Blue Sub

Breitling Chrono Avenger

Wore a Tag 2000 for 12 years - awesome watches. I pretty much love any watch, but some just grab me more than others.

GAD

 

[Petyot]

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Originally Posted by jaspert /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was smitten with watches at one stage. Much more $$ hobby than head-fi pursuit.

Nice collection. Interesting Seiko (with the orange hand). Is that a custom Samourai or a limited edition ?

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by bhd812 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Come on Kw!!! i want to see your navi pics!..you have like 10 navi's...and more..and more.

I've only got 1 Navitimer. Heritage model. Seems like I've posted pics before, but I'll see if I can dig one up... Here are a couple I can find at the moment.

Cheers!

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by Vertigo-1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Took delivery of this baby today : I'll say, it is absolutely true...you really won't appreciate a Grand Seiko until you hold one in your hands. ...Really a beautiful and stunning watch.

That is a beautiful watch! I've read that Seiko may start bringing GS into the US!

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by jaspert /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was smitten with watches at one stage. Much more $$ hobby than head-fi pursuit.

Very, very nice collection!, sorry about your wallet!

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif My Rolex TT Blue Sub Breitling Chrono Avenger Wore a Tag 2000 for 12 years - awesome watches. I pretty much love any watch, but some just grab me more than others. GAD

Beautiful! Some day... The Chrono Avenger M1 is on my list...

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by jaspert /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was smitten with watches at one stage. Much more $$ hobby than head-fi pursuit.

Very nice collection you got there!

Some day I am going to acquire a Panerai Luminor Power Reserve (titanium/steel)...

 

[jaspert]

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Originally Posted by Petyot /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice collection. Interesting Seiko (with the orange hand). Is that a custom Samourai or a limited edition ?

Not limited edition, just added a set of aftermarket hands to the Titanium Samurai.

Pity my wallet indeed.

 

[monolith]

I've got two watches worth mentioning. The first here is a Rado DiaStar in a model they don't make any more (it's from 10+ years ago). In my opinion it's the nicest looking watch Rado has ever made:

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The other watch is a Tissot T-Touch. I don't really want to bother with a picture of that, and you probably all know what it looks like. Here's a found picture of the model I have:

 

[drizek]

is the thermometer on the tissot accurate while it is still on your wrist? THe thing I hate about my casio is that I need to take it off of my wrist in order to get an accurate measurement. Otherwise it just stays around 30C

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by drizek /img/forum/go_quote.gif is the thermometer on the tissot accurate while it is still on your wrist? THe thing I hate about my casio is that I need to take it off of my wrist in order to get an accurate measurement. Otherwise it just stays around 30C

I have three Tissot T-Touch watches and they're awesome watches, but they're hampered by the laws of physics.

When worn, the case of the watch takes on the temperature of the wearer's wrist. You have to remove the watch for a few minutes to accurately assess the ambient room temperature.

The titanium models have smaller thermal mass and therefore conform to ambient temperatures more quickly than do the stainless steel models.

 

[drizek]

I just scratched my casio watch up against a glass shelf. There is now an inch long gash going right across the middle of it.

Is there any cheap way to fix this? I have only had it for a year and its not worth it to spend another $170 on the newer models that don't even look as good as this one.

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by drizek /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just scratched my casio watch up against a glass shelf. There is now an inch long gash going right across the middle of it. Is there any cheap way to fix this? I have only had it for a year and its not worth it to spend another $170 on the newer models that don't even look as good as this one.

Unfortunately, I believe your Casio uses a mineral glass crystal. They are resistant to scratching, but not immune, and once they're scratched, you need to replace them. I don't know if a replacement crystal is available for your Casio. The crystal shouldn't be too expensive. It may run you under $50.00 to have it replaced by a competent and honest watchmaker.

Why don't you call or email Dave Jacobs, describing your watch and situation. He should know if crystals are available for those watches. He may have one in stock if it's a standard round crystal.

djwatchmaker.com

Best of luck.

 

[Aevum]

i also have a tissot, bought a TXL chrono for my birthday a couple of years ago, its simple, and i like it, the t-touch seemed a bit too much for me,