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

[needfx]

Nonsense, that's a great looking watch. As is the 7743. Good luck getting one of those at a reasonable price.

cheers mate!!

I find as well it is a cool watch for its age & date of circulation, quite unusual I might add, and the moniker it gained, ie UFO, is really quite fitting.

The poor watch was in a horrible condition in terms of mechanism, and Seiko fortunately breathed life back into it.
Also, they changed the crystal, which was horribly banged up, fortunately about 1mm shorter. Original crystal was too "tall", extending beyond any reasonable design sensibility.

I cordially declined a polishing job though, so the watch could maintain some of its character and "registered history" on the casing.

Thanks for the good luck wishes ref the Heuer. I really want, definitely not need, one.

Patrick

 

[ec51]

I don't really have a view on this as I never give it too much thought - I keep all of my automatics in watch boxes and wind them and reset the time whenever it is the turn of that watch in my rotation. That said, OllyW makes a good point with watches with complications. The GMT II Master is a bit of a pig to set up each time it is worn and it has stopped.

What I do not understand is that if it was that important to keep automatic watches wound so everything is moving and grease is keeping things lubricated - why is it that I have never been to a Patek, Audemars or Rolex AD where any of their watches are kept in winders?

I would be interested to know what other people in this thread with automatic watches do? Watch winders or just let them stop when not worn?

I enjoy winding and re-setting the time on my mechanical watches.

Plus, on my manual wind Speedmaster - a winder isn't even an option.

I never found a need for a winder as I only have a few auto watches.

I also do not like the idea of wear and tear on the watch while I'm not using it. Seems like a waste.

Most brands will explain that storing a watch is fine, assuming you wind and let it run every so often. The watch does not need to be constantly running to keep it lubed.

Don't forget mechanical watches need to be serviced every 6-10 years depending on the specific brand and this service can be a bit pricey ($400-and up).

YMMV

 

[determined09]

Very nice. I love the diamond 6 at the bottom of the dial.

 

[cdcastillo]

Don't forget mechanical watches need to be serviced every 6-10 years depending on the specific brand and this service can be a bit pricey ($400-and up).

YMMV

I guess the high end brands are the ones that need servicing every 6-10 years; because what I have requires more frequent manteinance:

• Hamilton: service every 2 years
• Baume&Mercier: check the water seal every 2 years, mayor maintenance every 4 years (3-4)
• Longines: check the water seal every 2 years, mayor maintenance every 4 years (3-5)

At least this is the schedule the manual/booklet and the distributor suggested. Although, the prices quoted for service were much lower than 400 USD.

 

[ec51]

I guess the high end brands are the ones that need servicing every 6-10 years; because what I have requires more frequent manteinance:

• Hamilton: service every 2 years
• Baume&Mercier: check the water seal every 2 years, mayor maintenance every 4 years (3-4)
• Longines: check the water seal every 2 years, mayor maintenance every 4 years (3-5)

At least this is the schedule the manual/booklet and the distributor suggested. Although, the prices quoted for service were much lower than 400 USD.

Sorry I should have been more specific regarding scheduled maintenance.

A full service includes a complete breakdown of the movement, cleaning, gasket replacement, and reassembly. This should be done according to manufacturers specs.

Some let their watches go and subscribe to the "if it aint broke" camp. These individuals would service only when the watch begins to run out of spec.

Though if your watch is water proof and you often subject it to water environments, a pressure test should be done once a year.

 

[macgeek18]

First automatic watch.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

First automatic watch.

Well wear.

 

[Anteeks]

My scratch magnet.

 

[TheHareBear]

Not enough vintage Constellations in the thread, so here is one

 

[fedecape]

My good old Tag

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Not enough vintage Constellations in the thread, so here is one
View attachment 664579

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

How old is it? Late 50s, early 60s?

I love those vintage Omega Constellations, Seamasters and Devilles.

 

[saf1040]

just bought earlier this week

 

[charlesbronsen]

Mirin' ^^^ shotys408

 

[TheHareBear]

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

How old is it? Late 50s, early 60s?

I love those vintage Omega Constellations, Seamasters and Devilles.

Hi,
Sorry, I missed your follow up. It is a ref 14393 so you are right, it dates to the very early 60's. I have all the papers for it and original box. Present for my 40th about 3 years ago and it was originally bought on a Canadian Air Force base way back when!

The simple but elegant lines are gorgeous. I've always hankered after a Rolex Air King as well, really quite similar in appearance.

Andrew

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Hi,
Sorry, I missed your follow up. It is a ref 14393 so you are right, it dates to the very early 60's. I have all the papers for it and original box. Present for my 40th about 3 years ago and it was originally bought on a Canadian Air Force base way back when!

The simple but elegant lines are gorgeous. I've always hankered after a Rolex Air King as well, really quite similar in appearance.

Andrew

Thank you for responding.

Anyway, may you long enjoy it.

Actually, it is a lovely timepiece, and I love those classic, elegant lines, the dauphin hands, and the plain - but beautifully understated - appearance - of those watches of that era.

And, make sure you wear it, too, rather than simply admiring it; I certainly would, if I owned such a lovely piece.

 

[TheHareBear]

Thank you for responding.

Anyway, may you long enjoy it.

Actually, it is a lovely timepiece, and I love those classic, elegant lines, the dauphin hands, and the plain - but beautifully understated - appearance - of those watches of that era.

And, make sure you wear it, too, rather than simply admiring it; I certainly would, if I owned such a lovely piece.

Hi,

It replaced a railroad pocket watch as my daily timepiece
The plus-side of a desk job I guess is that one can do such things!

Thank you for the compliments. Older watches are less expensive, on the whole, than a new chronograph. Still not cheap, but a little over 2/3rds of the price of my 1.3 rMB... and it should easily outlast it.

Andrew

 

[mikeboss]

today, this has arrived...

 

[Al'sDad]

today, this has arrived...

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Yes, while I will wish the buyer 'well wear', that my own preferences lie much closer to the stunning 1960s Omega Constellation posted by @TheHareBear earlier.

 

[BeefCake 15]

In a forum dedicated to the cutting edge latest and greatest electronics, I wanted to start a thread to share and discuss automatic watches.

Automatic watches are the antithesis of electronics and plug-in world today. One must truly delve in its workmanship world, drown in its crowns and jewels.

Feel free to post your collection, questions and general discussion on automatic watches!

Good article for the basics: http://nerdist.com/main-what-eta-who-a-quick-watch-glossary/

 

[Scepticalscribe]

In a forum dedicated to the cutting edge latest and greatest electronics, I wanted to start a thread to share and discuss automatic watches.

Automatic watches are the antithesis of electronics and plug-in world today. One must truly delve in its workmanship world, drown in its crowns and jewels.

Feel free to post your collection, questions and general discussion on automatic watches!

Good article for the basics: http://nerdist.com/main-what-eta-who-a-quick-watch-glossary/

There is already an excellent watch thread - 'Who's Got a Nice watch? Traditional Watches Only No Smart Watches Please' - in the Picture Gallery section of the forum; but while the discussion is not confined to automatic watches, as it includes manuals as well, many of the watches featured, photographed, discussed and admired are indeed, automatics.

Unless you would prefer to discuss only purely automatic watches, perhaps you might wish to ask the mods to add - or merge - this thread with the other one.

 

[BeefCake 15]

There is already an excellent watch thread - 'Who's Got a Nice watch? Traditional Watches Only No Smart Watches Please' - in the Picture Gallery section of the forum; but while the discussion is not confined to automatic watches, as it includes manuals as well, many of the watches featured, photographed, discussed and admired are indeed, automatics.

Unless you would prefer to discuss only purely automatic watches, perhaps you might wish to ask the mods to add - or merge - this thread with the other one.

Yeah that's a great idea, my searches didn't lead me to that thread. Thanks for posting.

Mods please add or merge the threads (do your magic) so we don't fragment the discussion.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yeah that's a great idea, my searches didn't lead me to that thread. Thanks for posting.

Mods please add or merge the threads (do your magic) so we don't fragment the discussion.

And then, do, please post - and discuss - your own collection, or whatever interests you in watches or whatever takes your fancy in the area of watches; others will then often chime in with comments and questions, and - occasionally - advice, if that has been sought.

 

[bunnspecial]

I collect early American pocket watches(mostly 1860-1880 stuff) but a Rolex 16013 is my go to, every day, put it on without thinking about it watch.

I'm constantly amazed at it's accuracy. I check it against the NIST website or WWV once a week or so, but it's usually not more than a couple of seconds off.

 

[BeefCake 15]

I collect early American pocket watches(mostly 1860-1880 stuff) but a Rolex 16013 is my go to, every day, put it on without thinking about it watch.

I'm constantly amazed at it's accuracy. I check it against the NIST website or WWV once a week or so, but it's usually not more than a couple of seconds off.

pictures of the watches?