Watches

[Grand Enigma]

^ What are you looking to get for each?

[luvdunhill]

I probably have $1K in the Ball and more like $1400 in the Sinn. Have boxes and all paperwork for each. I would go down a bit as I am getting a good deal on their replacement. Also willing to let anyone inspect them on loan.

More looking for interest (enablement) as I am out if the country and the Sinn is getting serviced in Germany.

Edited March 8, 2014 by luvdunhill

[HeadphoneAddict]

Making a NOMOS watch

 

[Dusty Chalk]

That is simply beautiful to wah...er...look at.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Revue Thommen Grandville two-tone.  

 

Went looking for a custom made watch band for a Pulsar titanium solar watch that won't fit me, and instead I got a screaming deal on this (new old stock). They look very similar, but this is nicer.

 

Although now I'm thinking maybe I should give my step-dad a nice watch for father's day instead of the usual gift cards for a nice meal.  I wonder if this would look better on a 6 foot 2 inch retired 79 year old bald jewish man...  

 

 

 

[postjack]

Nice Christopher Ward sale going on. 30%-50% off select models:

 

http://www.christopherward-usa.com/sale.html

 

wasn't planning on buying a watch but just had to pickup the Trident I've been looking at for several months:

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Man, that's nice and a lot cheaper than a blue Seamaster Pro. Good score.  I like blue watches. My Orient Blue Mako XL dial has more of a "blue satin" look to it, but often it's hard to tell that it's blue. One pic it looks black, the other you can tell it's blue.

 

(I installed a SS bracelet on it the other day, so that's different in the photos)

 

 

Edited June 18, 2014 by HeadphoneAddict

[postjack]

Love my Mako. Has the Pepsi bezel. Wife bought it for me for $97 and the fit and finish is beautiful.

[HeadphoneAddict]

I picked my Blue Mako XL up as a 1-month old used watch for $115 shipped, with both the rubber strap + signed SS bracelet, with box and manual.  Strangely, no receipt...  I do like interesting and cool watches, regardless of costing a little or a lot.  I like to get value for my money.

 

What I like about Orient is that they make their movements in house, and I understand that many are decently decorated, while Chr. Ward uses an ETA-2893-2 and doesn't sign it.

 

But it's been quite hard to resist buying a Christopher Ward watch during the sale, as I have my eye on the C60 GMT Trident, but I must resist, resistance is not futile. But for $658 maybe one could make an exception?

 

 

I must remind myself, why buy a new GMT when I have a 14 year old GMT?

 

Edited June 19, 2014 by HeadphoneAddict

[HeadphoneAddict]

I picked up a new leather NATO strap for my mid '70's Speedmaster Pro. It's really comfy and light, enough that I can forget I'm wearing a watch.

 

This way I can avoid trashing the original and vintage 1171 bracelet during casual daily wearing. I can still put the SS back on when I want to be more dressy.  I tried a generic JB clone shark mesh bracelet like the astronauts wore, but I didn't like the look on me.

 

Before:

 

 

After:

 

[grawk]

I always either picture speedmasters on leather or on those expanding elastic metal bracelets.  NATOs seem more suited to a different sort of watch.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Well, technically it's still leather.  I'm in the market for a real two piece leather strap, but I'm taking my time.  Thinking about a Hirsch.

 

PS: I'll take a picture of my shark mesh bracelet tomorrow and see what you guys think.

Edited July 4, 2014 by HeadphoneAddict

[Dreadhead]

http://www.withings.com/activite/en-US

Want. I have a Basis but it it was terrible at tracking my stress of sleep. I guess I should try it again before buying another.

[HeadphoneAddict]

http://www.withings.com/activite/en-US

Want. I have a Basis but it it was terrible at tracking my stress of sleep. I guess I should try it again before buying another.

 

I've been using the Withings Pulse 02 tracking watch, and looking forward to this new one.

[n_maher]

Sorry, the video for that watch is so douchey that I'm completely turned off by it.  

[HeadphoneAddict]

This was a good article on the watch, that's a little more positive about it.  I never watched the video.

 

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/withings-activite-fitness-tracker-device-elegant-timepiece/

[Dreadhead]

Fair enough Nate. I have never been to the website before putting that link up. I got interested from:

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/07/withings-activite.html

[HeadphoneAddict]

I was thinking about installing this shark mesh bracelet on the Speedmaster, which looks a bit like the JB bracelets the astronauts wore with theirs, when not using a velcro strap to wear it on the outside of their spacesuit.

 

I've got a shot of it next to the factory 1171 bracelet.  I see the Omega version a lot on Seamasters too, but that one is a bit thicker and sturdier than the aftermarket ones.

 

 

 

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Or, I've been offered one of these as a gift from a friend.  Suggestions?

 

 

[postjack]

New Trident:

 

 

I love it. Was worried about the size when I first put it on, and I still think its a little big for my wrist, but I still love it.

[grawk]

very nice

[agile_one]

Handsome watch, Jack.

[MexicanDragon]

Nice, PJ! What size is that? Looks like something that would look normal on me.

**BRENT**

[postjack]

Nice, PJ! What size is that? Looks like something that would look normal on me.

**BRENT**

42mm. My other Christopher ward is 40mm. I'm thinking 40mm is the size for me, though I know different types of watches sit different on the wrist regardless of size.

[MexicanDragon]

Oh. 42mm would be too small. I thought that was mid/upper 40s. Thanks.

**BRENT**