Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

[Barry]

Yes, I've got a soft spot for those, not found one yet though.

I've got a couple of other Seiko's though which I very much like.

[Barwaut]

Does anyone wear Patek over here?

I see many Rolex and Heuer, but no Pateks.

This is one of my Calatrava's. I like simple watches...

[Ferry Man]

This is one of my Calatrava's.

Very nice.
You're right, we don't see many Patek's on here.

[Jasper]

Would love to get a Seiko Bullhead, anyone know where to get one ?

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[40 scout]

Hi Jasper

Re the bullhead - there's usually a few on eBay but some seem to be of suspect origins.

I did a WTB ad and put it on a forum - had a few makes offered but the Seiko was the coolest in my eyes, and cracking value - came from a collector in San Diego who wasn't wearing it much.

(Favourite watch currently)

if you do a google search there's a good article on the seikos - let me know if you can't find it and I'll have a look.

Good luck - you'll find one with a bit of searching there not really that rare.

The brown dial is great with lovely gold subs - very 70's.

Steve

[Jasper]

Hi Steve,

Thank you for the info, as a matter of interest which forum did you use ?

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Jasper

[40 scout]

Hi Jasper

I used 'On Th Dash' prob not the best as its mainly a Heuer Forum

if you look for a Seiko forum try a post there

happy hunting

steve

[jury]

Guessing I am abit off the mark with this?




Chris

[jury]

Other than being massive and pricey, I'm curious to know thoughts on these?




Chris

[Bootsy]

Other than being massive and pricey, I'm curious to know thoughts on these?




Chris

I've had the yellow version and a phantom all black.

An acquired taste for sure. I prefer the smaller ones than the full size

Can be picked up for ok money previously owned.

[smallspeed]

i've heard horror stories re: early B&R watches, but i think they're cool.. br03-xx is better than the BR01, its way too big even for my fat wrists

[mrg3.6]

I know it's not an expensive Rolex, IWC or Patek but Mrs G very kindly treated me to a very nice new Junkers JU52 watch when we went skiing in Austria over Xmas.



I really do like the watch, however the heavy leather strap was proving to be a little too bulky so I visited my local dealer 'Red Army Watches' in Singapore over the weekend to replace it with something more acceptable.

After some time mulling around this crazy and predominately (no surprise) Russian watch shop, the sales lady kindly informed me that my particular Junkers watch strap was modelled on a WW2 Luftwaffe Navigators watch and designed to fit over a bulky flying jacket (remember I know absolutely bugger all about this subject) at which point I was directed towards this web site which illustrated the original Laco B-UHR watch it was modelled on:

http://www.heirloom2.com/military.htm

Wow, what a wonderful read and boy those Germans certainly came up with some very nice time-pieces in an attempt to blow up my Grandad whilst Mr Porsche was busy furthering his trade by designing tanks.



Laco today - http://de-timekeeper.com/laco

Clearly a lot more to this Horological thing than just landscape gardening - I might just be hooked

Martin

[Mike]

great web-sites Martin, and as a man into pilot watch's, love the SEIKOSHA KAMIKAZE, wonder why there are so few of those around

[left4dead]

its way too big even for my fat wrists

Vic's seemed to fit quite snugly last time I noticed

[Jasper]

What do people think of the Porsche watches ?

Anyone know who makes Atomic Clock controlled watches, I know there
is a Ceramic watch which is controlled by the Atomic clock, its German or Swiss. A German company that I represent, give this Ceramic watch for 20yrs service with Company. The Boss has two Zonda's inc an F and 10 Ferrari's.

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Jasper.