Does R3V know anything about watches?

[KenC]

I know it's not what you're looking for - but I've been super into vintage mechanical watches recently. I've developed a mini collection and have a few projects going on. I'm working on retrofitting a size 10 elgin pocketwatch movement into a wristwatch case but I have to repair the movement first. I also have a few random watches that are hanging up - I'll be servicing those when the rest of my tools come in.

As for working watches - I currently have the following:

A 40's Wittnauer stainless military watch
A 40's Lancet (by Marvin) with a swiss AS movement
An early Elgin wristwatch
A 1930's Hamilton
3 pre 50s Pobeda wristwatches (USSR)
A Raketa
A Poljot
A Sekonda

If I was to buy anything new it would be a Tourby. I hate all of the giant chronos.

Here's my Lancet and Wittnauer - I don't have photos of the rest yet:

Any pics of the Elgin or Hamilton? I've been on the verge of pulling the trigger on a pre-WWII watch.

[Hey-U]

I am a big fan of IWC and would love to own this Portugues model:
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Or:
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Pretty hard to wrong with the Omega moon watch:


I really like some of the Ulysse Nardin product:
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Bell Ross makes some fine watches also:
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Somebody mentioned about Hermes. I'd own this one:
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[Eric]

I am a big fan of IWC and would love to own this Portugues model:
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I really like that white/blue contrast, nice watch!

[Eric]

check out this guys stuff, i have one of his watches and it's not bad for a daily beater.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Peach-Brownish-Lumed-Mark-Gold-Hand-44mm-Polish-Handwind-6497-Parnis-Watch-/180776178442?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a1719930a

and despite the low price, the watches run on the 6947 movement which is practically bulletproof. the cool part is, it's a mechanical hand wind watch rather than an automatic, meaning about every 40 hours you'll have to wind it to keep it going. to some its a downside, to me it's just another cool part of having a different watch.

once you go mechanical, it's hard to go back to a quartz

ps. pam is short for Panerai. The m is derived from the nomenclature of the watch meaning Panerai Model ###

Again, thanks for the link, I'm going to try this guy out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-Mark-Coffee-Brownish-Lumed-44mm-Lumi-6497-Titanium-Handwind-Parnis-Watch-/170693895969?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27be262721#ht_1032wt_956

[franco90]

That wont be a Patek Philippe. The Boxter driver saying he drives a Porsche, the dentist saying he is a Dr.

Actually he can afford one , Funny how a NEBBIE comes in here talking SHIT...

For me I rock Movado's and ESQ watches

[Pac1373]

This > Every other watch ever made.

High much? ffs.

[E30 331is]

Actually he can afford one , Funny how a NEBBIE comes in here talking SHIT...

For me I rock Movado's and ESQ watches They are all good pics to follow

Talking SHIT about WATCHES and not anything car related makes you sound stupid calling me a "NEEBIE"

You stick to your Movados and ESQ...

I am pretty sure alot of people in here can afford a Patek at 10k, but you dont seem to understand my comment to know what your buying is a very entry level Patek and not something you can hold your wrist out to and have a conversations about.

[franco90]

Talking SHIT about WATCHES and not anything car related makes you sound stupid calling me a "NEEBIE"

You stick to your Movados and ESQ...

I am pretty sure alot of people in here can afford a Patek at 10k, but you dont seem to understand my comment to know what your buying is a very entry level Patek and not something you can hold your wrist out to and have a conversations about.

LOL
hey DICK I have the cars too 2008 AUDI and 2000 E38 LOL

[Turf1600]

And out come the e-rulers...

[Turf1600]

Any pics of the Elgin or Hamilton? I've been on the verge of pulling the trigger on a pre-WWII watch.

I'll take some as soon as I can. The hamilton is disassembled for cleaning right now. I also just bought this Elgin for cheap -

[franco90]

And out come the e-rulers...

Nope it all about the Watches my friend.

[z31maniac]

LOL
hey DICK I have the cars too 2008 AUDI and 2000 E38 LOL

Cool let's talk about money in the bank, new cars and how many vacations a year I take?

waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffless.

[Turf1600]

check out a pam homage, thats how i got into this whole mess to begin with.

a nice 44mm pam luminor homage will set you back between 80-150 for starters.

pams are very versatile watches, they go with a suit or with jeans and a tee, im actually wearing one of my pams for casual friday.

check out this guys stuff, i have one of his watches and it's not bad for a daily beater.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Peach-Brownish-Lumed-Mark-Gold-Hand-44mm-Polish-Handwind-6497-Parnis-Watch-/180776178442?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a1719930a

and despite the low price, the watches run on the 6947 movement which is practically bulletproof. the cool part is, it's a mechanical hand wind watch rather than an automatic, meaning about every 40 hours you'll have to wind it to keep it going. to some its a downside, to me it's just another cool part of having a different watch.

once you go mechanical, it's hard to go back to a quartz

ps. pam is short for Panerai. The m is derived from the nomenclature of the watch meaning Panerai Model ###

Just to everyone is clear - the 6947 and 6948 are both references to ETA pocketwatch movements. The 6947 will have a sub second hand at the 9 o'clock position on a wristwatch and the 6498 at 6. Otherwise they are the same movement. Having that said, any watch you find that's under $150 new is going to have a Chinese ETA copy. Most of these are made by Seagull - which is not a bad company - but they should not be confused with the Swiss ETA version of the same movement.

Thanks for the link anyways. I never thought to buy a new watch with a hand wind movement. In fact, I was looking to build one but the cost of the parts is far more than a complete watch of equal quality. I just picked up this Parnis with a Chinese 6498 movement:



The dial on these 44mm cases is just over 39 mm and I just so happens that american size 10 pocketwatch movements and dials will fit pretty easily. I have a lever set Engin movement with a broken balance staff and other misc problems that I do not have a case or hands for. I'm going to disassemble the above watch and transplant in my crack free porcelain dial with some more period correct loooking 6948 hands. Here's what the dial and hands look like:





It certainly won't be authentic but I have the dial laying around anyways. It should make for a pretty cheap and reliable watch with more of a vintage feel. The only hang up may be the positioning of the mounting posts on the dial but I can always snip them off. It should be a fun and easy project.

[smooth]

what kind of movement does my citizen have?
does it really matter or is it only something that enthusiasts worry about?

[mrsleeve]

^

Quartz

it has no soul, dont worry it wont kill you though.