R3v Wristwatch Thread

[Northern]

She wanted to buy me a watch for my birthday two years back, so she ended up buying me a Fossil FS4552 (Big pic, sorry... not mine)



Linky

I like it, but I don't wear it much. If I'm dressing up and remember it, or if I'm going out and wearing long sleeves I'll do it. But I'd never wear it (or any watch really) at work or while working on the car.

[BlackbirdM3]

Will: I dont know what sea master you have is it a solid gold case by chance??? but many of the run of the mill 50's sea masters in steel you see on the market are about 350-400 bucks in good running and cosmetic order even the "big auction site". All though there are some rare models and limited runs that of course worth significantly more.... I understand your points though, I just saw that while looking for a particular K.S. for the wife and though I would pass it on to ya since its so close to that bulova you posted. btw that one I have posted up there for ya can be found all day long (for now), for less than 450 bucks.

I really wish my grandpas original late 50's Omega Railmaster never got stolen. It was given to him by my great grandpa new, and was stolen along with all most all the other family heirlooms when someone broke into and was living in their house in AZ for about a week in 06 when they went back north for the summer. Its one of those very rare models, but I wanted it for the family significance more than anything

Yes, my Omega is a solid gold case with a stainless back. The face was replaced when it was restored for my father about 10 years ago. I guess that would make me the the 3rd generation owner of the thing. Bought new by my grandfather.



Will

[Beau B]

Here is a horribly dirty pic of my Omega Planet Ocean..

[thatphysicsguy]

My old Wenger Classic. Got it about 8 years ago when I was really young. Been through two metal bracelets and just today got a new leather band for it! I like the size and simple look.

[rcsoundn1]

Ill get some pics of what I have. Its a small collection, some nice stuff, some regular stuff. I have become addicted and look for watches all the time.

[blunttech]

This was my Dads. 1950 Omega but dont know the model. Needs a decent band which Ill get

[rcsoundn1]

So i took a moment to get pics. Yea I have everything from cheap chinese watches to some heavy hitters. Love them all. Let me know what you think.

1st pic is the collection


#1 is the best I have


2nd best


3rd best bought from a member here


4th best



Most bought used aside from the first 2. I def have an addiction. I look all the time for watches. I buy some, give some away and I dont really sell any. I love how its a subtle way to dress up every day life.

[tom d]

my Omega Dynamic automatic. gift from a client.

[cale]

^ damn you!

That's definitely on my must have list, I even bought one but then traded it for my speedmaster. Glad it didn't sell very well, prices make it relatively affordable.

[BlackbirdM3]

Well, I ate my words and bought a watch. Not this exact one, but one very similar. I pretty much stole it, $56 shipped. Its a '54 Bulova 23A, possibly white gold case. The face is nice, the crystal has some very light scratches, possible original metal wrist band (I'm still researching it.) My guess is that it hasn't been cleaned and lubed in years, but it seems to be accurate after 6 hours. I'll get some pics of it tomorrow. Mine has a black face and no numbers. Its also got glow in the dark radium hands.


Will

[318kid]

Yes, my Omega is a solid gold case with a stainless back. The face was replaced when it was restored for my father about 10 years ago. I guess that would make me the the 3rd generation owner of the thing. Bought new by my grandfather.
Will

Nice watch! It looks like a Seamaster? My grandfather also had one that is almost identical but with a calendar. What year would that one be?

[BlackbirdM3]

Nice watch! It looks like a Seamaster? My grandfather also had one that is almost identical but with a calendar. What year would that one be?

Thanks, I like it. Yes its a Seamaster. I'd have to guess late '50s early '60s if it looks like the one I posted above.

I'll get a shot of the Bulova and the Omega together, they are exactly the same size.

Will

[BlackbirdM3]

Got some pics of the new watch.




After running for close to 24 hrs, the Bulova is running about 2.5 min fast. I guess that is better than running slow.

Will

[mrsleeve]

sounds like it needs to go to the watch maker for a general service and a regulation....... Looks like a little TLC and you have a very nice vintage time piece there, the band looks to be more form the 70's era, and seems to be more of a aftermarket type but then I know next to nothing about vintage bulova's and it may have come with a Speidel as new. Looks like a great buy for 56 bucks though congrats and enjoy it

I like the anitmagnetic feature though, very few watches even from that time have such a cool feature of a heavy iron inner case to shield the movement form High E/M fields that could affect accuracy. Not many modern companies make such autos, other than Rolex with their Milgaus and the Ball engineer models... My g-pa's stolen Omega Railmaster was one of the better shielded movement watches made in the late 50's as well for those working in power plants, the electric locomotives and scientific research

[uofom3]

Sick timepieces here. This thread is bad because now there are others I want!!!

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