Who's got a nice watch? Traditional watches only, no smartwatches please.

[ocabj]

If I can rant for a moment about modern watchmakers(please pardon me, as it really is a great watch) I don't know where this idiotic "deadbeat" term came from.

In horology, "dead beat" has always referred to a type of escapement, most generally a clock escapement where the pendulum only receives an impulse in one direction(i.e. it has a "dead beat" in every cycle).

Since the beginning of time, mechanical watches which advanced the second in "jumps" rather than with each oscillation of the escapement has been called a "jump second."

In the past, one way to get a jump second was to use a so called "Chinese Duplex" escapement(for its popularity in the Chinese market) which had a quarter-deadbeat duplex escapement running at 14,400 bph, giving one "jump" per second.

In any case, please pardon my rant. I love JLC and that's a great looking watch-I just wish that they wouldn't feel the need to invent or mis-apply terminology.

Well, they called it a "True Second" so I guess I'm mistaken when I called it a "Dead beat." All I know is that the Caliber 770 that's in the Geophysic True Second stores the energy in the escapement and releases it once per second so the second hand only moves once per second.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-geophysic-true-second-watch-new-movement/
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-jaeger-lecoultre-geophysic-true-second

Anyway, I feel like the JLC Geophysic True Second is very interesting considering all current production iterations of a "dead beat" second have an even higher price point.

 

[limatime42]

 

[rusters]

Panerai Submersible PAM00024

 

[efardo]

My Longines Conquest Classic chronograph.

But now I want the newer model with the moonphase!

 

[JohnLT13]

Of my Submariner, DateJust 2, and this Omega 300MC, the Omega gets most of the wrist time. I love it. It's ridiculously versatile, from being a "dressy" diver on the bracelet or the leather NATO, to being super casual on the NATOs. That being said, here's a new arrival that has been getting most of my wrist time over the past week. I'm glad Tudor is finally making in house movements. I personally feel their design and style over the past 5 or so years has been trumping their parent Rolex's.

And here's the Pelagos' amazingly cool lume.

Great combo. I also share the same couple.

 

[Dandi]

Still totally in love with my IWC Portuguese.

 

[Dubadai]

Here is mine. My dad bought back in the late 90s if I'm not mistaken. Made by Rolex.

Shot on my 6D.

 

[BlakeBrattina]

Here is mine. My dad bought back in the late 90s if I'm not mistaken. Made by Rolex.

Shot on my 6D.

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Always had a hankering for Tudor, I've been looking for the right Blue Snowflake for a while now. Having trouble finding a good price point.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Still totally in love with my IWC Portuguese.
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That is a stunning timepiece; beautiful. May you long enjoy wearing it.

To be honest, that is the sort of piece I'd love to wear, myself. Absolutely gorgeous.

Always had a hankering for Tudor, I've been looking for the right Blue Snowflake for a while now. Having trouble finding a good price point.

I love the old classic Tudors myself. They are beautifully made, elegant and understated.

 

[bunnspecial]

The foundation of any good watch collection is a book collection. If you are serious about collecting watches you will, by extension, become somewhat of a bibliophile in the process.

And it's about time I got a copy of this

 

[Scepticalscribe]

The foundation of any good watch collection is a book collection. If you are serious about collecting watches you will, by extension, become somewhat of a bibliophile in the process.

And it's about time I got a copy of this


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Indeed. A wonderfully interesting and beautifully produced work from what you have posted.

Have you ordered it yet? When was it published?

 

[bunnspecial]

Indeed. A wonderfully interesting and beautifully produced work from what you have posted.

Have you ordered it yet? When was it published?

This was published in 1941.

The copy pictured above is now in my possession. I've been looking for one for about three years, and a friend emailed a couple of weeks ago that he had come up with a spare. The condition on this one isn't the best, but it was also $85 and not the $200+ that these often bring.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

This was published in 1941.

The copy pictured above is now in my possession. I've been looking for one for about three years, and a friend emailed a couple of weeks ago that he had come up with a spare. The condition on this one isn't the best, but it was also $85 and not the $200+ that these often bring.

Well, I hope that you thoroughly enjoy reading it, delving into it, and exploring it. When you finally manage to lay hands on a text, or tome, that has eluded you for years and one that you have been seeking for years, it is a most satisfying feeling. Moreover, I must say that it looks absolutely fascinating.

While I am not a passionate collector by any means, I have long been interested in the history of how time came to be measured.

 

[Jws]

Not a high end watch, but one of my regular watches is the Orient Sun and Moon.

 

[AppleDApp]

The foundation of any good watch collection is a book collection. If you are serious about collecting watches you will, by extension, become somewhat of a bibliophile in the process.

And it's about time I got a copy of this


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I've been thinking of getting Watchmaking by George Daniels or BREGUET (1747-1823), THE NEW EDITION

 

[bunnspecial]

I've been thinking of getting Watchmaking by George Daniels or BREGUET (1747-1823), THE NEW EDITION

Watchmaking is a fantastic book and a bargain at the price for the current edition. You can't go wrong with it.

If nothing else, it's great for the photographs of Daniels' creations and for the description of his designs. It's one of my "go to" books for references on escapement design.

Interestingly enough, Daniels had a reputation for being rather opinionated, and one of the things he hated were the large crows that are now in vogue on certain manufacturers' products(not to name any names, but Panaerai comes to mind). All of his designs were either keywound or self winding for this reason.

The Breguet book looks to be worth having as well.

 

[zagato27]

My youngest son (19) has finally decided that his electronic watch with a display that features hieroglyphs is really hard to read and perhaps a bit too "youthful" for him. Finally convinced him that a good analog watch just might be worth it. I'm looking for an automatic that is relatively inexpensive and he says "no" to sport watch, "yes" to dress. I was thinking an Orient Bambino. However, I remember seeing a watch with a white face that was sculptured (best I can describe it, not flat but had ridges). Wish I could remember it. Looking for some suggestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[bunnspecial]

I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything in the Seiko 5 range.

They're a reliable and accurate "no frills" automatic in about any style imaginable and many are under $100.

The downside to the 5 movement is that it is strictly automatic(i.e. no provision for manual winding) and also doesn't hack like virtually quartz movements and many mechanicals, but none the less is a great movement.

 

[nitromac]

My youngest son (19) has finally decided that his electronic watch with a display that features hieroglyphs is really hard to read and perhaps a bit too "youthful" for him. Finally convinced him that a good analog watch just might be worth it. I'm looking for an automatic that is relatively inexpensive and he says "no" to sport watch, "yes" to dress. I was thinking an Orient Bambino. However, I remember seeing a watch with a white face that was sculptured (best I can describe it, not flat but had ridges). Wish I could remember it. Looking for some suggestions. Thanks in advance.

+1 on the bambino. I have the version 2 one (white face, copper markers/arrows). The strap is a little on the glossy side which makes it more dressy and looks awkward with something like a t-shirt, but looks incredible with more formal clothing like a nice button-up. I wear mine practically every day, love it.

 

[OllyW]

I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything in the Seiko 5 range.

Got to agree with this recommendation. There was a nice article on Hodinkee that praises the value for money and decent quality you get with a Seiko 5.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Still totally in love with my IWC Portuguese.
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What size is that beautiful timepiece? Again, it is absolutely gorgeous and well wear, long may you enjoy it.

My youngest son (19) has finally decided that his electronic watch with a display that features hieroglyphs is really hard to read and perhaps a bit too "youthful" for him. Finally convinced him that a good analog watch just might be worth it. I'm looking for an automatic that is relatively inexpensive and he says "no" to sport watch, "yes" to dress. I was thinking an Orient Bambino. However, I remember seeing a watch with a white face that was sculptured (best I can describe it, not flat but had ridges). Wish I could remember it. Looking for some suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Great to see a youngster opt for a classic looking and understated timepiece in preference to some of the rather garish horrors that are around these days.

 

[zagato27]

Seems like folks are recommending the Orient Bambino and the Seiko 5's as a inexpensive automatic for my son. I'm leaning towards the Bambino but see that Orient has a newer model called the Symphony that looks like a dead ringer for the Bambino. I think they both have the same movement but the Symphony has an exhibition back. Anyone have thoughts on the Symphony?

Update: Think I've decided. Orient Vintage automatic with the pink/champagne face with leather strap. On the Orient site it shows the watch with a deployment clasp which is just super. Hope it comes that way from Long Island Watch. Just a tad more expensive than the Bambino but what an elegant face with great detail. Exhibition back too.

 

[Mr. McMac]

Got to agree with this recommendation. There was a nice article on Hodinkee that praises the value for money and decent quality you get with a Seiko 5.

My Seiko collection. Two of them on the right are Seiko 5's. Great reliable watches that doesn't cost an arm and a leg..

 

[AppleDApp]

My Seiko collection. Two of them on the right are Seiko 5's. Great reliable watches that doesn't cost an arm and a leg..

What case is that?

 

[rhythmac]