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[hindsy]

i dont know about the rest of you but watches hold a certain place in my heart this is something that has be passed down to me (unlike shaving ) so i have quite a collection so let me know what watches you guys have and would like. i didnt buy most of these they where bought to me and handed down to me.


my collection stands as this so far:

omega seamaster professional.

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tissot pr50 sport (the picture shows a leather strap, mine has a modifed chrome braclet)

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rolex air king

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tag heuer professional 200m

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tissot pr50 quartz

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let me hear all about your beauftiful watches

 

[hindsy]

i posted this thread 3 times some how?

 

[Miles]

You can always delete the other two.

 

[Kouros]

Rolex GMT Master:

 

[bald1]

I too have the sickness although at this stage in my life I find I rarely buy anything but instead budget for periodic maintainance instead

 

[Johnny Dale]

Nothing too fancy or expensive. A Victorinox Dive Master 500M

 

[dslazar9]

I have a preference for the old stuff with watches as well as razors.

 

[Austin]

I have a preference for the old stuff with watches as well as razors.

Great looking vintage collection!

 

[ZlinMan]

My collection so far. Once I'm rich and famous I have to get my hands on a Breitling.

 

[Mazeman]

 

[spoiledone]

Some of the collection - stupid addiction!

 

[hindsy]

My collection so far. Once I'm rich and famous I have to get my hands on a Breitling.

i almost bought a breitling....well i almost payed some of the money on one and my old man was going to pay the rest as a birthday present. i realllllllly want one so bad!

 

[Uncle Erik]

I love watches, too. However, I've cut back because of maintenance costs and because I have most of what I want.

The three I keep in regular rotation are a Sinn 656, Sinn 244Ti and an old gold 19J Zenith handwound on a brown lizard strap. If I'm in the mood, I'll put on an Accutron Spaceview with a green alligator strap.

 

[ADH92]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm waiting to see Andrew's collection.

 

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm waiting to see Andrew's collection.

good luck...andrew's collection is in Jack Benny's vault...

 

[mretzloff]

Great thread. I am eagerly anticipating a picture of Andrew's massive vintage collection

EDIT: Ahh, beat me to it:

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm waiting to see Andrew's collection.

 

[cybrok]

On my belt:

In the mail:

On my wishlist:

I'm also looking for a military watch for the woods. I hesitate between a Swiss Army Garrison and a Seiko 5 military.

 

[cybrok]

Okay, here's a noob question: What does a Rolex or Omega watch have that <1000$ (or even <500) watches don't have? I just don't get it.

 

[mretzloff]

Okay, here's a noob question: What does a Rolex or Omega watch have that <1000$ (or even <500) watches don't have? I just don't get it.

History, a name, craftsmanship, etc. Can the price ever be justified? Heck no, never, but to me, my Submariner and Explorer II were worth it.

EDIT: It is also a finer thing in life. I enjoy watches because they used to be something of great value and importance (still are, but no longer seen that way by most people). I guess you could equate this to $90 Yardley. Is it three times better than Penhaligon's tallow soap? No, but to those who purchase it, it is worth it.

 

[SeaBee]

Rolex GMT Master:

I've got the same watch waited and waited for the new submariner and just ended up buying the GMT

Still want the Scrubmariner once it gets released , almost traded up for a stainless and gold version subby but that was a bit to tacky for a man of my tastes