Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

mrg3.6 · Post by **mrg3.6** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:54 pm

Bootsy wrote: That particular pair sold for just under £2500 - If one had been a MonteCarlo timer of a similar era and condition you could pay £3000 plus up to anywhere as much as £4000

Looks like I may need to set up a production line in Bangkok then

Thx

Martin

Winston Teague · Post by **Winston Teague** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:49 pm

Any suggestions for a source of a good quality leather strap for my wife's Zeno, width across pin 13mm? all the best, W

Marco @ TLG · Post by **Marco @ TLG** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:49 pm

I love watches and, like Porsches, I find myself attracted to the older hardware.

I've only ever purchased one significant timepiece - 2010 Longines Flagship - the rest have managed to find their way to me as either gifts or heirlooms.

First is the Flagship which I purchased as a gift to myself for my 30th birthday.

Next is an early 1950s Omega Seamaster Automatic w/date. This watch was my grandfather's and I found it in his effects after he passed away. It is the prize of my collection and my favorite to wear.

Last is my Accutron (I forget what year it is). This was a gift from a long-time Porsche buddy who got sick of me complimenting his Accutron.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:52 am

Last time I owned a 'digital watch ' was about 25 years ago

....... and then yesterday this arrived from the US

GW6900A-7CR ( multi-band atomic & solar )

forgot how much fun G-shocks are

Might be at the top of another slippery slope

I have a feeling Jason will be so proud of this new addition

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:11 am

As you know James, I'm not talking to you anymore.

Please send your Rolex questions from now on to wibblewibblewibble@ivelostmymarbles.com

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:27 pm

I'm not a watch expert... but got sent this link to a reissued 1960's Chinese Pilots watch http://www.seagull1963.com/

Judging by the price it's probably not up to much but I think it looks kinda cool and some nice touches, straps, clasps etc.

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:43 am

964RS wrote:wibblewibblewibble@ivelostmymarbles.com

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:46 am

964RS wrote:As you know James, I'm not talking to you anymore.

Please send your Rolex questions from now on to wibblewibblewibble@ivelostmymarbles.com

Agreed Jason, James' behaviour is quite out of character.

I'm tempted to take further action but am putting it down to a late night, wine, beer and the internet.

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:34 am

hot66 wrote:

Well James, you`ll look a bobby dazzler with that hanging off your arm.

Mike.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:12 pm

you're all just jealous you can't pull off such a classy look with a bit of white plastic strapped to your wrist

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:30 pm

Though I'd share a new arrival with you all.

As many of you are aware I'm strictly a vintage Heuer man with little else making my eye wander.

Well, almost........

There's a group of watches that are often referred to as a 'Poor Mans Heuer' - chronographs that Heuer manufactured for other brands, where the other brand was less expensive than the comparable Heuer.

Not used in a derogatory sense but by means of a name for these watches sold by the likes of Aristo, Clebar, Hamilton, LeJour and in this case Zodiac

This particular model is from 1974 and came to me with it's inner and outer box, all papers, price tag hanger and even the original receipt from 1974.

It's in lovely condition - the dial and hands are fantastic and in perfect condition.

A couple of iphone shots to share.

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:44 am

Bootsy wrote:Though I'd share a new arrival with you all.

As many of you are aware I'm strictly a vintage Heuer man with little else making my eye wander.

Well, almost........

There's a group of watches that are often referred to as a 'Poor Mans Heuer' - chronographs that Heuer manufactured for other brands, where the other brand was less expensive than the comparable Heuer.

Not used in a derogatory sense but by means of a name for these watches sold by the likes of Aristo, Clebar, Hamilton, LeJour and in this case Zodiac

This particular model is from 1974 and came to me with it's inner and outer box, all papers, price tag hanger and even the original receipt from 1974.

It's in lovely condition - the dial and hands are fantastic and in perfect condition.

A couple of iphone shots to share.

with the mark of the zodiak killer? - have you had it DNA tested?

very nice by the way

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:53 am

Bootsy wrote:Though I'd share a new arrival with you all.

As many of you are aware I'm strictly a vintage Heuer man with little else making my eye wander.

Well, almost........

There's a group of watches that are often referred to as a 'Poor Mans Heuer' - chronographs that Heuer manufactured for other brands, where the other brand was less expensive than the comparable Heuer.

Not used in a derogatory sense but by means of a name for these watches sold by the likes of Aristo, Clebar, Hamilton, LeJour and in this case Zodiac

This particular model is from 1974 and came to me with it's inner and outer box, all papers, price tag hanger and even the original receipt from 1974.

It's in lovely condition - the dial and hands are fantastic and in perfect condition.

A couple of iphone shots to share.

with the mark of the zodiak killer? - have you had it DNA tested?

very nice by the way

Fitz · Post by **Fitz** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:44 pm

No, the Zodiac killer wore a Zodiac SeaWolf...like the one I wear!

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:55 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHt02bsVyts

Mike.