Seiko Black Monster. For decades, my daily watch used to be a Rolex Submariner, but since it has red writing on the face, it has become a collector's item and just became too valuable for me to feel comfortable wearing every day. So my son got me the Monster for Christmas, and the Rolex has been locked away ever since.
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Having a watch with a in house movement is not difficult to own. Many Seiko 5 have exhibition case backs and are very inexpensive.
Not getting into too much of a discussion about movements, I guess I should qualify my previous statement and say that you have an in house movement from a small manufacturer with a more hands on craftsmanship, unlike seiko/orient/citizen that manufacturers on a much larger automated scale.
I think there is a difference.
I think there is a difference.
The high end Seikos (eg. Grand Seikos) movements are hand assembled in their entirety. Some high-end watches use ETA movements that can be both hand- and machine assembled.
Here's a video of a Grand Seiko being assembled:
Many people believe Grand Seikos offer accuracy, quality and finish that not only meets but exceeds that of many of the high-end Swiss watches. Unfortunately, I will never know, as my budget will not allow me a Grand Seiko nor a high-end Swiss watch...
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My fabulous Breitling Navitimer Premier.
Nice! What year is that?
Thanks. 1998.
I completely agree. The quality difference between a Seiko 5 I mentioned and a Nomos is directly represented in there cost. A Grand Seiko on the other hand are beautiful time pieces and this is also represented in there cost. I would love to add one to my collection.
Seiko SKX-009. Great inexpensive reliable diver. I've had this watch for 15 years with regular use and never had a single issue.
Bell & Ross Blue ceramic on NATO for me this past weekend
Vintage GMT Master today.
That is a *nice* watch!
Hmm, I'll have to get the back taken off to check. Will that number be stamped on the movement?
Thanks for that, well I haven't had it open yet. But I notice the date numbers are all black on mine rather then Black and red.
