Watches - another passion of ours, it seems...post your pics!
Dec 11, 2011 at 9:27 PM Post #6,631 of 14,276
 I have a few watches as of right now, but I'm also missing a few that somehow vanished! :lol: I'll try to photograph some more of them.
 
 My daily, under $100.

 
 My "first" 3 watches. The Diver was like $50 so I got it, but I don't wear it much, and want to get a different strap in a different color. Middle watch is one of my favorites. Sea Spider, about $150 IIRC.

 
 Showing size of it. I believe the face is 49mm or so, and the case is close to 60mm. I have decent sized wrists, but I try to keep my "everyday" watches under 50mm.

 
 I have 6 other watches, and two I haven't been able to find since last week. :frowning2: I'll try to post them up tomorrow.
 
 Also you can find many Invictas in the 4 digit price range, you just have to looking for something specific in that range. They make plenty of watches with Sapphire crystals, and very expensive movements. They are a great watch company and offer quality pieces from $50-$2000. Basic quartz Japanese movements all the way to expensive 26 jewel all Swiss movements, and the ever reliable Valjoux 7750 movement.
 
 Alex
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 12:09 AM Post #6,633 of 14,276
My Armida A1 ETA on Blue ISOFRANE today.
 

 
Dec 20, 2011 at 1:04 AM Post #6,634 of 14,276
That makes me want to dig out my Seiko Orange Monster! I love that it has the black date wheel and also the simple but easy to read dial. Would love to see a lump shot if you have one!
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 4:29 AM Post #6,635 of 14,276
 
Just got myself a new one, a little Christmas present for myself.
 
I saw it in my local shop and immediately decided to buy it because of the huge digits. Exactly what I need for work - huge digits allowing me to see the time easily.
 

 
Dec 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM Post #6,636 of 14,276


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That makes me want to dig out my Seiko Orange Monster! I love that it has the black date wheel and also the simple but easy to read dial. Would love to see a lump shot if you have one!


Here it is.
 

 
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM Post #6,637 of 14,276
 
A few pics of my favorite watch. I bought it as a remembrance of my son's birth, and intend to pass it on to him when he grows up.
 
Took these photos handheld, pardon any motion blur.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM Post #6,638 of 14,276
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A few pics of my favorite watch. I bought it as a remembrance of my son's birth, and intend to pass it on to him when he grows up.
 
Took these photos handheld, pardon any motion blur.


Looks like a very well made watch! I like the tradition, keep it going
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Dec 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM Post #6,639 of 14,276
mwilson. surely one of the finest watches made in this day and age. I hope one day to have one. Congratulations and your son is one lucky chap!

Any time you feel like posting more pictures of that beauty go right ahead, I never tire of seeing them!
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM Post #6,640 of 14,276
Thanks for the kind words. It was a long debate between the Lange 1 MP and Patek 5130P, but in the end the Lange was chosen due to its timeless understated elegance.
 
For what it's worth, I also had this, but never grew on me so I sold it a couple of years ago (the movement was a modified Jaquet Droz):
 

 

 
 
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mwilson. surely one of the finest watches made in this day and age. I hope one day to have one. Congratulations and your son is one lucky chap!
Any time you feel like posting more pictures of that beauty go right ahead, I never tire of seeing them!



 
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM Post #6,641 of 14,276
the Harry Winstons intrigue me with their wonderful technical and artistic creations, A friend of mine has one but I must admit there is something missing for me with them.

Are you familiar with a small British Watchmaker Roger Smith. He worked with the great George Daniel's and now has his own company RW Smith.

I specializes in traditional British watchmaking and his watches are exquisite I think

Here is a link to his web site and below that his fascinating youtube channel where he shows how he creates his watches, truly hand made.

http://www.rwsmithwatches.com/

http://www.youtube.com/user/rwsmithwatches
 
Dec 20, 2011 at 5:32 PM Post #6,642 of 14,276
Same same here regarding Harry Winston. Though I've had that timepiece for a couple of years, something was always missing. They seem, well, a bit cold and impersonal. Lange, on the other hand, seems to strike the right balance of precision and warmth. Kinda llike a tube amp. HW is all solid state. 
 
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM Post #6,643 of 14,276


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A few pics of my favorite watch. I bought it as a remembrance of my son's birth, and intend to pass it on to him when he grows up.
 
Took these photos handheld, pardon any motion blur.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Absolutely stunning. One of the finest watches you can buy without going into ridiculous price territory. I doubt I'd ever be in a position to own something like that, but one can dream. Wear it in good health and I hope your son can grow up to appreciate such a fine timepiece, its getting harder to find people who can admire such beauty and craftmanship anymore in our digital age.
 
 
 

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