Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

[timelord]

BSH Squander (as in "if I didn't squander all my money on affordable watches we could afford a really nice one") or as we tend to call it - "Goat Diver":

Why a Goat Diver? Well, apart from having Goat on the dial it has this on the caseback...


This watch is a customised Steeldive homage to a Squale.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

BSH Squander (as in "if I didn't squander all my money on affordable watches we could afford a really nice one") or as we tend to call it - "Goat Diver":
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Why a Goat Diver? Well, apart from having Goat on the dial it has this on the caseback...
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This watch is a customised Steeldive homage to a Squale.

You are truly the “Time Lord”
I’m impressed!

 

[elessar]

Still my current favorite is my Komrade White Pointer riding a NATO band. 1 of 75.

 

[elessar]

And this is my daily when I'm on the factory floor. I was curious how much distance I cover in a day. This g shock tracks steps and syncs with my phone. I don't really sync it but it is cool that it automatically updates the time. So far it has been bulletproof.

 

[didimauw]

Just cleaned my Gshock, that I've now worn for 2 years and 2 months straight, minus 4 sad long soulless days.

Apparently I need to take the bezel off more often and check it out. Can you tell I have dogs?

 

[troutface]

Added this Marathon quartz to the collection about 4 months ago. I wanted something with bright markers, so I went for a tritium watch. It's only a half second off since I set it and it's not thermo-compensated. The only downside is a flat sapphire crystal that has no antireflective coating. ISO 6425 certified too.

 

[ssjones]

BSH Squander (as in "if I didn't squander all my money on affordable watches we could afford a really nice one") or as we tend to call it - "Goat Diver":
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Why a Goat Diver? Well, apart from having Goat on the dial it has this on the caseback...
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This watch is a customised Steeldive homage to a Squale.

That's pretty cool!

 

[ssjones]

Added this Marathon quartz to the collection about 4 months ago. I wanted something with bright markers, so I went for a tritium watch. It's only a half second off since I set it and it's not thermo-compensated. The only downside is a flat sapphire crystal that has no antireflective coating. ISO 6425 certified too.
View attachment 122807That will serve you well outdoors!

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

Received this one at Christmas..

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

This is a new version of my favorite all time watch. I was able to order yesterday. Some call it a "Pepsi Dial".

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I don’t need a watch to tell what time it is…I’m old that way. ?️

 

[anotherbob]

I haven't seen anyone with one for a few years now. Most just use the clock on their phones.

lots of janitors wear them. Some of the chemicals we use have dwell time. And when you're cleaning a toilet you might not want to touch your phone. Or you could do what I do and sanitize your phone at the end of the shift.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

not into wrist watches ,but pocket watches especially American Railroad grade
a few of mine
A 1880 made Hampden Woolworth grade
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1914 Waltham Canadian Railway Time service
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1923 Illinois Bunn Special
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The tiny little pocket on Levi jeans is for a pocket watch.

Here endeth the lesson for today

 

[RonB]

I don't use my phone for just checking time, because I find that when I turn it on, I compulsively check all of the apps that I monitor. So, it is a time suck for me. Having a watch on keeps me abreast of time, without having to pick up that little addiction device in my back pocket.

That’s a very good point, but I’ve just used my iPhone for checking the time for at least a decade.

 

[BlackSwampPiper]

As someone who can take apart a watch and put everything back together, can you please explain what you are talking about?

There are technologies that can detect an electronic device that are utilized for military targeting. They work to within 3 feet, and they work up to 30 foot underground. Apparently the signature of a watch battery are pretty distinctive. Mechanicals don’t do that obviously.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Added this Marathon quartz to the collection about 4 months ago. I wanted something with bright markers, so I went for a tritium watch. It's only a half second off since I set it and it's not thermo-compensated. The only downside is a flat sapphire crystal that has no antireflective coating. ISO 6425 certified too.
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If memory serves, all watches that used tritium (I think it's banned now) had a letter 'T' before Swiss and after Made...if that makes sense. It would sort of read 'T Swiss Made T'.

I would wager your watch uses lumibrite though it could be an exception.

Regards,

Jay.

 

[troutface]

You would lose that wager Jay. Marathon, Ball and some others still use tritium. It is no longer painted on, but is contained in tiny glass tubes.
Jeff

 

[ssjones]

The Best Perpetually Glowing Tritium Watches | Gear Patrol

Perpetually and autonomously glowing tritium gas tubes offer an alternative way to illuminate watch dials. Here's what you need to know, and who does it best..

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[ssjones]

I was going to post my Yema Superman Quartz for sale on WatchYouSeek forum, $150 delivered, if anyone has interest here.

 

[BROBS]