Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

[mikethompson]

First of three new arrivals from Temu. This one is a little larger than I thought, and very confusing to set. I also wasn't anticipating the lens being so tinted.





Second, this watch looks really cool, but confusing to set and read the time.



Thirdly, this one just plain doesn't work. The inner 'seconds' wheel spins, but not any of the others.


I think I'm going to return all 3 sadly

 

[pipingfool]

I just got back into nicer watches after I almost threw my Apple Watch across the room because of the constant notifications (yes I know I can turn some off, but then what's the point of having the damned thing).

Here are a few of mine. I also have two pocket watches that I rebuilt several years ago, but one needs some repairs after it was damaged in an unfortunate suitcase accident. I have one Hamilton 18s Hunter that was made in 1896, and I have a Hamilton 996 Railroad watch with violet hands and the case is a display case with crystals on both sides. Both keep really good time (when they're repaired).

Here is my newest: LIV GX-44mm in Crater Grey

This is a Farer Bradfield Pilot that my wife got for me earlier this year for our anniversary. I LOVE the look of this watch and it lights up the night with the lume:


And this was my gift to myself after I got a job promotion. Longines Record Chronometer with a brown alligator strap.

 

[ssjones]

View attachment 243546

Wow, great choice!

 

[pipingfool]

Wow, great choice!

Thanks. This was my first automatic watch and I really wanted a nice, clean dress watch and I’ve always like Longines watches.

I don’t wear it as often as the other two, but it certainly looks great with a suit.

 

[ssjones]

Thanks. This was my first automatic watch and I really wanted a nice, clean dress watch and I’ve always like Longines watches.

I don’t wear it as often as the other two, but it certainly looks great with a suit.

I own two Longines watches (Hydroconquest & Skin Diver), so I'm a fan. I love what they've done with historic revivals.

 

[pipesbywoo]

So, I'm still making pipes but I was recently fortunate to return to work at my old job. I wanted to mark the occasion with an older 1989 Rolex Datejust, ref. no. 16233 with a black dial.

 

[timelord]

It's Independence Day here in Brazil; so a yellow watch seems appropriate today...

nothing fancy

 

[timelord]

A dress watch for the afternoon/evening...


Sea-Gull Dong Feng 2021

 

[timelord]

Vario 'Empire'



As it says on the back, Vario are a micro-brand based in Singapore

 

[mikethompson]

Vario 'Empire'

Wow! Love that one

 

[Alejo R.]

Seiko 5 field watched.
My wife has the blue one.

 

[Scottmi]

Seiko 5 field watched.
My wife has the blue one.

View attachment 270958

i got the same green one for my everyday watch. replaced the strap with a NATO from Haveston.

 

[bobomatic]

Don't know why I didn't see this thread before. Anyway, I love watches, but tend to gravitate toward the vintage side. The engineering, the mechanics, how simple, yet complex they are, how they've stood the test of time. The older the better. If only they could talk. I taught myself to tear them down, clean and oil them, and put'em back together since it's really hard to find a good watchmaker. Here's my 1947 Omega with beautiful patina:

 

[AroEnglish]

Not mine, but the same. Good night sweet prince.

View attachment 179429

Not bad at all for under $50

View attachment 181257

What models are these, Mike?

 

[mikethompson]

What models are these, Mike?

The green faced one is TW2V20900. it has held up well, but I still want to replace the band.

The grey faced one is TW2R89000, and is a great watch.

 

[mikethompson]

. I taught myself to tear them down, clean and oil them, and put'em back together

Did you just buy a beater from ebay and some tools and figure it out?

 

[bobomatic]

Did you just buy a beater from ebay and some tools and figure it out?

Thats exactly what I did. No way I was going to operate on my Omegas without some practice. I went through a couple of beaters before servicing my others. I never fully felt comfortable until I successfully serviced the more expensive watches. It's not rocket science, it's really just going very slow, deliberate and having a healthy sense of patience.

 

[AroEnglish]

The green faced one is TW2V20900. it has held up well, but I still want to replace the band.

The grey faced one is TW2R89000, and is a great watch.

I think the grey one might work but would be a bit big at 42mm. The green one is what really caught my eye but would not fit well on my baby wrist being 45mm.

 

[mikethompson]

Thats exactly what I did. No way I was going to operate on my Omegas without some practice. I went through a couple of beaters before servicing my others. I never fully felt comfortable until I successfully serviced the more expensive watches. It's not rocket science, it's really just going very slow, deliberate and having a healthy sense of patience.

What tool set to you have?

 

[mikethompson]

I think the grey one might work but would be a bit big at 42mm. The green one is what really caught my eye but would not fit well on my baby wrist being 45mm.

The green one is sharp. I like how the Sunday in the date box is red. Overall it has a nice classic look to it.