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Title: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 28, 2011, 06:24:50 PM
i picked these up on ebay to resell. hte one without hte pin on it is a 1963 model, hte one with pin is a 64. now in the shop when i had units like these. id use a black band on stainless watches, and a brown band ( leather) on gold cases. see my predicament?, thiswatch has a SS body but a gold tone face. i put a brown band out of one of my other watches on it to wear and test for a few days, but it looks odd. so if this was you what would you do? if i go with a leather band. i was thinking black band BUT swapping out the SS buckles for gold tone ones. OR if i can find one at  a decent price, a stainless polished band with gold inserts. opinions?
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 28, 2011, 07:06:27 PM
kicking myself in the ass as well over somethign that happened over a year back. was offered a rolex submariner ( real) minus the crown. for 500 i had the money at the time. i should have jumped on it. he put it on ebay. it brought 1600 as the saying goes, " c'est la vie "  :technical:
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bill14224 on July 02, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
Yama, wristwatches are obsolete like the 8-track tape.  I haven't worn a watch since Reagan was president.  Almost everything I own tells me what time it is, especially my cell phone.  Re-think your business options.  Not trying to tick you off, (no pun intended) I'm trying to stop a friend from wasting money.  I suggest you dump whatever you have right now for whatever you can get before the stragglers wise-up.

I can relate.  Although I didn't buy them to make money later, I have a substantial collection of very well-made Japanese 35mm cameras.  They are mechanical works of art, but they are almost worthless.  Wristwatches are now in the same category.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 02, 2011, 08:40:35 PM
still a substantial market for wristwatches though. not everyone carries a phone
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: spc on July 02, 2011, 09:40:24 PM
The 'low' end watch market has taken a beating.  Seiko and Citizen come to mind, both are struggling right now and both offer the majority of watches in the sub $500 range.

OTOH, mid and high end watches are still doing quite nicely.  Sinn comes to mind, they're a solid mid-range watch with used models as low as $600-700, but new models up to several thousand $ and their sales are booming.  Rolex sales are fairly steady, but they've had fairly steady sales for a very long time (decades). 

Watches are still very relevant, but mostly as a symbol of status. I prefer mine to be unique rather than flashy.  I recently sold my datejust and have since been wearing my 1942 Rolex Oyster Essex fairly regularly.  Most watch shop have never even seen one, it's a neat little watch that gets attention despite it's plain appearance.

ATS, I suspect there's a Sinn U2 in my near future if I can stop spending $$ on Scotch, Art and Guns...
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 03, 2011, 01:28:55 AM
Quote from: spc on July 02, 2011, 09:40:24 PM
The 'low' end watch market has taken a beating.  Seiko and Citizen come to mind, both are struggling right now and both offer the majority of watches in the sub $500 range.

OTOH, mid and high end watches are still doing quite nicely.  Sinn comes to mind, they're a solid mid-range watch with used models as low as $600-700, but new models up to several thousand $ and their sales are booming.  Rolex sales are fairly steady, but they've had fairly steady sales for a very long time (decades). 

Watches are still very relevant, but mostly as a symbol of status. I prefer mine to be unique rather than flashy.  I recently sold my datejust and have since been wearing my 1942 Rolex Oyster Essex fairly regularly.  Most watch shop have never even seen one, it's a neat little watch that gets attention despite it's plain appearance.

ATS, I suspect there's a Sinn U2 in my near future if I can stop spending $$ on Scotch, Art and Guns...
saw a rolex silver case on ebay as a project, i wanted it. but money is tight. i passed on a breitling chronograph, 18k gold case which sold for 299 signed movt and all. i have the training as a jeweler. to repair the crack on teh case. , but alas, money again lol. so i grabbed the 10.89 cent stash from israel. had 1.58 tied up in each one. sold a seiko out of the batch for 10,sold the swatch irony chronograph. for 42 plus shipping. which funded this purchase. yes i agree watches as NEEDED tools are pretty much done. now htey are mostly status symbols. but thats ok. those ppl ar ethe ones i make  most of my money from.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: XLAR8 on July 03, 2011, 09:49:36 AM
Quote from: bill14224 on July 02, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
Yama, wristwatches are obsolete like the 8-track tape.  I haven't worn a watch since Reagan was president.  Almost everything I own tells me what time it is, especially my cell phone.  Re-think your business options.  Not trying to tick you off, (no pun intended) I'm trying to stop a friend from wasting money.  I suggest you dump whatever you have right now for whatever you can get before the stragglers wise-up.

I can relate.  Although I didn't buy them to make money later, I have a substantial collection of very well-made Japanese 35mm cameras.  They are mechanical works of art, but they are almost worthless.  Wristwatches are now in the same category.

come Australia, everyone has a mobile fone and no one has a wristwatch.

my friends wife is a primary school teacher and at the school they did a mobile count of the students, every kid  had a fone.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 03, 2011, 09:22:04 PM
Quote from: XLAR8 on July 03, 2011, 09:49:36 AM
Quote from: bill14224 on July 02, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
Yama, wristwatches are obsolete like the 8-track tape.  I haven't worn a watch since Reagan was president.  Almost everything I own tells me what time it is, especially my cell phone.  Re-think your business options.  Not trying to tick you off, (no pun intended) I'm trying to stop a friend from wasting money.  I suggest you dump whatever you have right now for whatever you can get before the stragglers wise-up.

I can relate.  Although I didn't buy them to make money later, I have a substantial collection of very well-made Japanese 35mm cameras.  They are mechanical works of art, but they are almost worthless.  Wristwatches are now in the same category.

come Australia, everyone has a mobile fone and no one has a wristwatch.

my friends wife is a primary school teacher and at the school they did a mobile count of the students, every kid  had a fone.
[/quote the market for watches is still quite strong.  have no intention of stopping. even if people stop in heir entiretyl there are still collectors. not many of which can overhaul them if needed
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 04, 2011, 09:55:11 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi519.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu360%2Fgstwin%2Fwatchmovtuppertier.jpg&hash=dbc14c0f55880a954b583e836fc812e3c11e90dc) still trying to id this thing. case is 14k. movt is mint. my book has some similar but not quite. and valued this roughly low end at 2k. am leery about sending it out for appraisal. . father needs to rasise funds. we all are. to finish paying probate lawyer off to get the homes sold and on with our lives. lol.  :oops: any idea where i can look for ideas?, terry you know of any watchmakers forums? i know youre into watches. as am i. and pablo you as well. can you recommend anyone?
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: spc on July 04, 2011, 10:02:57 PM
Not a lot, that I know of, in the way of watchmaker forums, just a bunch of brand specific collector forums.
Are there any markings on the movement?  Case maker is usually irrelevant with pocket watches as they're simple to make and early 20th century, everyone was making them.  Though any case marking might provide a clue  is it '14k' or the old euro standard 3 digit (guess it'd be 625 or so??) 
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 05, 2011, 12:47:39 AM
Quote from: spc on July 04, 2011, 10:02:57 PM
Not a lot, that I know of, in the way of watchmaker forums, just a bunch of brand specific collector forums.
Are there any markings on the movement?  Case maker is usually irrelevant with pocket watches as they're simple to make and early 20th century, everyone was making them.  Though any case marking might provide a clue  is it '14k' or the old euro standard 3 digit (guess it'd be 625 or so??) 
my GGF was a german national, who was an english sea captain. this was his watch. there are no markings on the movt at all. ive researched hte books and sites on pocket watch movts too. one was close. it was the 3 digit number regarding the gold content. after getting it runnign. it had been wound tight a few years back, i had got it running. i overhauled it. ( and had it inspected by a horologist colleague of mine. she has no idea on the movt either. but hte gold content sans crystal is an ounce and a half roughly. some sasy watch usage is dead. ill agree to that. BUT there are collectors out there. who will always need someone to work on them. and i can do this while my health mends. and persue SSI. if obama gets his hands out of my pockets lol. anyhoo i digress, best i can date it is EARLY 20th century. i remember my grandmother talking about this watch was wondering where it was. said her father. got it when he left the UK and came to NY. was expensive then. had it made. i found it in the vault in teh home. and got it running and cleaned. although really didnt need cleaning at all. realy not even a speck of dust. the lubrication was just a standard thign to do.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: cbrfxr67 on July 05, 2011, 01:35:25 PM
I know some guys that wear impressive watches, but I got about as much interest in Harleys: Zero.  To each his own though!
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 05, 2011, 03:50:32 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on July 05, 2011, 01:35:25 PM
I know some guys that wear impressive watches, but I got about as much interest in Harleys: Zero.  To each his own though!
ive got zero interest in many japanese bikes too. but ehh if hteyre out there, will need to be serviced. they will always be out there. relaly no practical need for them anymore like days past. but still being worn. some places i cant have a phone out. my watch does the job when needed
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: spc on July 05, 2011, 04:25:22 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on July 05, 2011, 01:35:25 PM
I know some guys that wear impressive watches, but I got about as much interest in Harleys: Zero.  To each his own though!

It's funny, I have a friendly acquaintance who daily wears a ~$70k Patek Phillipe and he has absolutely no interest in a GS500!!!

I've railed on similar topics before so I'll just leave these parting words:
Mediocrity is the opiate of the masses.  Why are you content?

Yama:  there's a very good watchmaker on island (bulova purchased a movement design from him IIRC) whom I sure could shed some light on the origin of your watch.  Given that one could easily spot $1,000,000 in inventory upon arriving in his small shop, I'd expect him to be trustworthy with your watch and I believe he does consignment.  I'd be glad to dig up the info if you're interested, he's who I use to service my now slightly depleted collection (just the '42 Rolex and the Glycine :(   )
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: The Buddha on July 06, 2011, 06:51:12 AM
A watch is so much cooler than a cell phone not to mention more convenient for checking time. What do you do when you are on the bloody phone like the teenagers these days are.
BTW people who say watches are obsolete are the same people that say "Records (LP's) are so yesterday" They need to hear one on a system that lets you tell the difference between Madonna and megadeth, and they will go, Owwwww he says "the answer my friends is blowing in the wind ... Not "the ants are my friends blowing in the wind" aaaaah. It takes getting used to, but a nice watch is absolutely cool. Heck I am not even brand loyal or even insistent it has to be a mega buck swiss some or other. A good seiko like the one sen7ty7 gave me is fantastic.

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 06, 2011, 08:02:17 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on July 06, 2011, 06:51:12 AM
A watch is so much cooler than a cell phone not to mention more convenient for checking time. What do you do when you are on the bloody phone like the teenagers these days are.
BTW people who say watches are obsolete are the same people that say "Records (LP's) are so yesterday" They need to hear one on a system that lets you tell the difference between Madonna and megadeth, and they will go, Owwwww he says "the answer my friends is blowing in the wind ... Not "the ants are my friends blowing in the wind" aaaaah. It takes getting used to, but a nice watch is absolutely cool. Heck I am not even brand loyal or even insistent it has to be a mega buck swiss some or other. A good seiko like the one sen7ty7 gave me is fantastic.

Cool.
Buddha.
agreed buddha agreed. and terry yes. lmk via pm or whatnot. how i can get ahold of him
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 07, 2011, 08:07:02 AM
I tried on a watch the other day. Couln't tell you the maker. It was in a sports store and was a team logo watch so I can't imagine it being too fancy. Anyhow. It just looked gaudy on my wrist if that makes sense. I've got smallish wrists/hands so pretty much all mens watches look clownish on me it seems.  And of course, women's watches are, well, lady-like.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 07, 2011, 10:50:20 PM
Quote from: jserio on July 07, 2011, 08:07:02 AM
I tried on a watch the other day. Couln't tell you the maker. It was in a sports store and was a team logo watch so I can't imagine it being too fancy. Anyhow. It just looked gaudy on my wrist if that makes sense. I've got smallish wrists/hands so pretty much all mens watches look clownish on me it seems.  And of course, women's watches are, well, lady-like.
im rehabbing a gucci. labeled unisex. doesnt look lady or man like. wore my moms tag heuer alter ego. before lack of money forced its sale  :cry:
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 08, 2011, 09:03:18 PM
digging through my stash today:

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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi519.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu360%2Fgstwin%2Fwatchbreitfake.jpg&hash=20cf821cc1f9d5c58c6bea701954630b971b039f) one on right was a fakebreitling. eventually i want a real one. but not that large. same size as OEM too large for me
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perfect size although a bit smallish  on me. but close enough
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi519.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu360%2Fgstwin%2Fguccifront-1.jpg&hash=60ae65fe6bdaa5d5a7b0507c9dd14d6fce1782d8) the questionable gucci i have a legit one. but this one hte body is real, the movement is a miyota though. not a gucci ETA
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi519.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu360%2Fgstwin%2Finvicta.jpg&hash=7d2500efdfb990a8325213c95dff7ee4cd3265b0) those 2 invictas are my ideal size. around 36-38mm
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 09, 2011, 01:42:59 AM
A unisex watch eh? I would like to find a smaller sized watch that doesn't look girly you know? I have to say though, I'm not looking so spend in the $500 range. I'm thinking more along the lines of less than a single bill. Or close to it. And yet have something that will last me for a awhile. ( i know, cue the whole, you get what you pay for speech)
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 03:05:16 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 01:42:59 AM
A unisex watch eh? I would like to find a smaller sized watch that doesn't look girly you know? I have to say though, I'm not looking so spend in the $500 range. I'm thinking more along the lines of less than a single bill. Or close to it. And yet have something that will last me for a awhile. ( i know, cue the whole, you get what you pay for speech)
there is a lot in that range if you go used. ebay is full of them. but what style? analog or digital quartz or automatic or manual wind?
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:36:02 AM
To be honest I'm not sure about the winding. Have never owned a manual wind watch. Have had both digital and analog watches. Either is fine with me. As I'm growing older, I'm inkling to appear to have a taste for some finer things in life. Without breaking the bank of course. I've recently admitted that I actually DO enjoy the times I get to wear a shirt and tie. (provided it's not a funeral) I like looking nice. I think a decent watch would make a nice compliment to my attempted sophistication. Although I'm married, ZZ Top said it best, every girl's crazy bout a sharp dressed man. ;) Even though I've only my wife to impress, I love that look I get when I know she approves of how I'm looking. You guys know the look I'm talking about.  :thumb:
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 03:39:40 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:36:02 AM
To be honest I'm not sure about the winding. Have never owned a manual wind watch. Have had both digital and analog watches. Either is fine with me. As I'm growing older, I'm inkling to appear to have a taste for some finer things in life. Without breaking the bank of course. I've recently admitted that I actually DO enjoy the times I get to wear a shirt and tie. (provided it's not a funeral) I like looking nice. I think a decent watch would make a nice compliment to my attempted sophistication. Although I'm married, ZZ Top said it best, every girl's crazy bout a sharp dressed man. ;) Even though I've only my wife to impress, I love that look I get when I know she approves of how I'm looking. You guys know the look I'm talking about.  :thumb:
yeppers ive preferred mechanical watches. ive got my eye on this one. it IS a quartz. but it will suffice until i get hte one ive got my heart on
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Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:42:20 AM
Maybe I should start by not shopping at walmart for watches eh?  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 03:45:05 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:42:20 AM
Maybe I should start by not shopping at walmart for watches eh?  :icon_mrgreen:
walmart has a few ;). ive found some decent ones on ebay though. a good seller id trust over a shoddy one.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:56:36 AM
Next time I'm down your way, I'll have to stop by. Have a beer or two. I was in the area a few weeks ago. But it was 3am and had no way to contact you. I'll plan the trip better next time and maybe you'll have something in store that I can purchase eh?  :cheers:
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 03:58:53 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:56:36 AM
Next time I'm down your way, I'll have to stop by. Have a beer or two. I was in the area a few weeks ago. But it was 3am and had no way to contact you. I'll plan the trip better next time and maybe you'll have something in store that I can purchase eh?  :cheers:
9 times out of 10 always somehtign available. anyways. eyes are swelled up again gonna lay down. wil talk to yal later :)
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: spc on July 09, 2011, 04:50:42 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:42:20 AM
Maybe I should start by not shopping at walmart for watches eh?  :icon_mrgreen:

That would help.  Ebay can be a pretty scary place to buy something like a watch.  For every good seller, there are 10 crappy sellers.  Try pawn shops, they tend to be pretty fair in the $$ and most are more than willing to do lay away.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: jserio on July 09, 2011, 05:27:24 AM
You don't think a pawn shop will try to screw me on something such as a watch? I know that years ago when I considered pawning some items the shop I went to wanted to f%$k me with no grease. Of course, this was in Arkansas, about 10 years ago.
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 05:27:24 AM
You don't think a pawn shop will try to screw me on something such as a watch? I know that years ago when I considered pawning some items the shop I went to wanted to f%$k me with no grease. Of course, this was in Arkansas, about 10 years ago.
well look at it this. way. its a business like any other. a business makes money. sooo, find whatever it is you want. an dlook online or elsewhere. and see its msrp etc. basically if the shop shows you a rolex at rolex prices but wont open hte back to show you the signature, id say no thanks. all sorts of things like that. usually though ebay is pretty good too. same thing. a good seller will show you whatever youd want to see on an item
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 01:42:59 AM
A unisex watch eh? I would like to find a smaller sized watch that doesn't look girly you know? I have to say though, I'm not looking so spend in the $500 range. I'm thinking more along the lines of less than a single bill. Or close to it. And yet have something that will last me for a awhile. ( i know, cue the whole, you get what you pay for speech)
that range. id look on craigslist or ebay even. or pawn shops etc. as others have said. teh watch market isnt what it once was. BUT stuff they do take in will be above par
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 10:25:31 PM
terry speaking of that u2. i saw one, and will say i DO like :D

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Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 09, 2011, 10:27:26 PM
Quote from: spc on July 09, 2011, 04:50:42 AM
Quote from: jserio on July 09, 2011, 03:42:20 AM
Maybe I should start by not shopping at walmart for watches eh?  :icon_mrgreen:

That would help.  Ebay can be a pretty scary place to buy something like a watch.  For every good seller, there are 10 crappy sellers.  Try pawn shops, they tend to be pretty fair in the $$ and most are more than willing to do lay away.
yup and many will do 90 plus days layaway. and usually have someone on staff who can size it while you wait. if not they could recommend someone who can/waill
Title: Re: got qa question regarding wristwatches
Post by: manofthefield on July 10, 2011, 06:52:41 AM
I just read a NY times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/fashion/watches-are-rediscovered-by-the-cellphone-generation.html) about watches becoming popular with gen. cellphone.  Basically it says everybody has about the same phone, but you can have a unique watch that really makes a statement.  And kinda like bill14224 said about his 35mm cameras, it's cool to have something mechanical in the digital age.

Personally I've always liked having a watch.  I like some of the high end and mid-range stuff but I can't afford them new and don't know enough about buying the used stuff.  My last couple watches are Fossil which I know are nothing amazing, but I'm mostly happy with them.

Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: manofthefield on July 10, 2011, 07:00:34 AM
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Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: spc on July 10, 2011, 07:44:29 AM
Another bit o watch wisdom:  If you really want a Rolex Submariner, GMT, GMT II, Datejust, etc...  Find a shop that carries used tudor stuff  the movements and styling are the same.  Rolex operates Tudor as a 'common man's watch co', but it's cheaper to just sell the same stuff under a different name than to develop different watches..
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: The Buddha on July 11, 2011, 09:44:09 AM
I thought ebay makes sellers confirm that they are geniune.
CL IMHO is the wild west, any one selling any bloody thing.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on July 11, 2011, 12:57:52 PM
Here is my daily wear watch had it on my wrist the last 6 years no. Need to put it in the drawer save it for my son,  thinking about getting a big old hunk of a watch for daily wear an invicta russian diver.

Don't know if I want to go for the straight plain jane russian diver or if I want the chronograph.

Probably need the chrono since it has day/date I actually use mine to tell time with and remind me of the date. 

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Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: The Buddha on July 13, 2011, 01:12:25 PM
Oooo is that 0 glass, does it have that 0 glass that I believe I only have seen on a fortis.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 13, 2011, 08:47:50 PM
serviced a couple of them recently. and dangit didnt wanna see a tag. sold my moms tag because i was broke and am taking a mental asskicking over that lol. but damn good watches. found some buildable tudors on ebay. also found some valjoux 7733 movts that i could pretty much put into anythign. needing some loving but still worth teh asking prices
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on July 14, 2011, 10:57:08 AM
Well I decided I would try a swiss legend. . . think I am going to send it back.
I guess I shouldn't be dissapointed though it is big gold and blingy.
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Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 14, 2011, 09:24:39 PM
HATE tehm bastards. had 3 in shop today. a royal pain in the ass to remove links. had to do 2 on each. 6 total. too big for me lol. this is my second 1963 caravelle 17 jewel
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check this shaZam! out. i sold that swatch irony chronograph for 42.00 a MONTH ago. the guy writes me back yesterday. claiming its running slow. i wore it for several days to test it. checked fine. why he wait a month?, i ask what would make him hap[py? i offered to send him a new battery out of my stock for it. he wanted $20. i may end up dealing with a paypal dispute. i DID say watch running fine. BUT also did say sold as is. TWICE.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 14, 2011, 09:29:43 PM
that swiss legend. not a BAD watch lol. but yeah big and a bit heavy. is a tad smaller than the fake breitling i was wearing as a size comparo

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Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on July 16, 2011, 02:01:45 PM
That swiss legend is growing on me. It is big that was one of my criteria. That's not the issue, and the gold was the other criteria. It just has a less than refined look to it. I just kinda got used to the precision refined feel of my TAG
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bill14224 on July 16, 2011, 04:38:40 PM
I mostly agree with SPC, but I am the middle class and I am where the money is.  When people like me don't want/need something it will sell SLOW.  Sure, rich people will buy Rolexes, but those days are coming to an end.  Anybody paying attention to financial news?  We are heading fast to the depression that was supposed to come three years ago.  Because our gov't ran up more debt in the last two years than all previous administrations combined to cover-up the real estate and banking debacles, I would not be looking for a healthy market for upscale/obsolete products.  We still have the same financial problems as before with an additional mountain of debt to boot.  The prognosis is not good.  Also notice that young people don't wear watches. (not where I live, at least)  Where I live watches are an old guy thing only at this point.  That is why I advised my friend to dump whatever he has as fast as he can.  Knowing what I know, I'd rather shoot myself in the head than get into the watch business expecting to make money.  Of course, that would exclude watches with high gold content that are increasing in value solely due to their gold content.  If you want to get into a precious metals discussion, I'm all ears.  On that subject I'm very bullish!  I say buy gold, silver, platinum, and forget watches unless they're solid gold!
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 16, 2011, 09:31:01 PM
Quote from: bill14224 on July 16, 2011, 04:38:40 PM
I mostly agree with SPC, but I am the middle class and I am where the money is.  When people like me don't want/need something it will sell SLOW.  Sure, rich people will buy Rolexes, but those days are coming to an end.  Anybody paying attention to financial news?  We are heading fast to the depression that was supposed to come three years ago.  Because our gov't ran up more debt in the last two years than all previous administrations combined to cover-up the real estate and banking debacles, I would not be looking for a healthy market for upscale/obsolete products.  We still have the same financial problems as before with an additional mountain of debt to boot.  The prognosis is not good.  Also notice that young people don't wear watches. (not where I live, at least)  Where I live watches are an old guy thing only at this point.  That is why I advised my friend to dump whatever he has as fast as he can.  Knowing what I know, I'd rather shoot myself in the head than get into the watch business expecting to make money.  Of course, that would exclude watches with high gold content that are increasing in value solely due to their gold content.  If you want to get into a precious metals discussion, I'm all ears.  On that subject I'm very bullish!  I say buy gold, silver, platinum, and forget watches unless they're solid gold!
i hear you. 100%. have a pound of silver scrap, and maybe 15 grams of gold scrap. between myself and shop owner. i will pick up a watch. get it going, and then sell it. i dont go in wiht my food money. that would be foolish. however. i go in. make a slight profit. then use that to get hte next one. yes will also agree alot of the middle class doesnt wear them. i still need to however. because i also repai r them. a watch man not wearing one. is like a car salesman that doesnt drive.  or a whiskey slaesman thats never ever tried the stuff. i wont make ti to the upper tier with this. until i get my rolex and breitling certifications, if health holds out.  but it s something to keep me from going stir crazy lol
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bill14224 on July 27, 2011, 03:18:41 PM
Ok, Yama, you're on your way by collecting scrap precious metals, that's cool!  As long as you're aware of things and you're making money, it's all good! :cheers:
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 27, 2011, 04:39:06 PM
Quote from: bill14224 on July 27, 2011, 03:18:41 PM
Ok, Yama, you're on your way by collecting scrap precious metals, that's cool!  As long as you're aware of things and you're making money, it's all good! :cheers:
separating the gold parts now. 10k with 10k 14 with 14 etc. the dust however is a Buddha Loves You. have 4 polishing wheels loaded up with gold silver and platinum dust. outfits out there will buy those. for that dust. got most of my scrap when i did ring sizing. most ppl would allow me to keep the parts removed. which in turn id use to repair the next job. still would charge for materials. but would use my scrap. profit there. and commonplace in the trade. have the torch and ingots i could melt it down myself. but sometimes that can decrease final value. told a buddy of mine about this scrap. he knows gold prices. BUT hes although a great friend. , hes a bit of an idiot.gold IS 1400+ an oz. but even if i had a pound of gold scrap its not bringing 1400+ an oz. BECAUSE i told him its not PURE gold. 10k is pure ogld wiht alloy. same as 14 etc. 24k is pure. i believe its also can be stamped .999? but i keep it at the shop in a bank vault. a year back sent in a 5 gallon bucket with nothign but silver scrap in it. OMG. lol. i held onto enough to cast some of it into round rings. aka  a large ring chain. anyhoo back to watches. have the second m3 caravelle on ebay now. and a benrus 10k rgp white gold ladies watch i overhauled and got running. as well as a ladies seiko. ive got a dozen of those lol. and they dont bring much. but are useless to me. im keeping 2 of them. one which i can sell with a band. if a customer brings one in dead on arrival. the other has the ends cut off. idiot redneck band removal. ( customer) with my swollen eyelids. i can still do this. fairly easily. but either have to use my jewelers hood with lenses. or my monocular ( eyepiece)have a 14k clinton mans watch i bought on ebay. sans stem. is my next project. i got it running by bumpstarting the springwheel.  wound it by using the gear hell im in that one for maybe 6 dollars lol.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: pantablo on August 18, 2011, 10:49:45 PM
There will always be a small market for collectible items from times before technology made things easier. Some people will want them, whatever it is, for their superior product (such as the unmistakable sound of an LP). Some will want such items as a way to stay connected to the past and not let themselves get caught up in technology.

Watches are also one of the few items of jewelry men can wear without looking like a total chicken.

I know I can always tell the time on my cell, but I still wear a watch.

I also like vintage...
Girard Perregaux
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Longines
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This one needs to be refreshed again.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: The Buddha on August 19, 2011, 08:26:20 PM
Pablo - an LP does not sound unmistakeable ... it sounds better ...

Its not really true for new stuff, essentially stuff that was mastered on digital medium ... but anything put on vinyl first, no question ... the only real question actually is, how much of the music is lost along wiht how much of the noise when it is put onto CD. Example - beatles recordings, on CD they are very close to the original for music content, and combine that with the fact there is almost no hiss on the cd's make them a winner.
Sharp contrast to boston (one of the side by side comparisons I have done) Boston cd's sound flat and lifeless, the lps sound so nice ... Maybe the masters were not well kept before they put em on cd ... but really big difference.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on January 26, 2012, 01:25:12 PM
The wife surprised me at Christmas with a nice Tissot chronograph.
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 01, 2012, 06:01:28 PM
 
Quote from: bettingpython on January 26, 2012, 01:25:12 PM
The wife surprised me at Christmas with a nice Tissot chronograph.
:bowdown: post pics O0
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on February 21, 2012, 09:17:22 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on February 01, 2012, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: bettingpython on January 26, 2012, 01:25:12 PM
The wife surprised me at Christmas with a nice Tissot chronograph.
:bowdown: post pics O0

As you wish.
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Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 23, 2012, 04:00:22 AM
quartz or auto> many tissots are quartz. but still Über. found one in a local jewelry shop. was an automatic ( late 70's i believe) a gorgeous watch
Title: Re: got a question regarding wristwatches
Post by: bettingpython on February 26, 2012, 12:56:02 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on February 23, 2012, 04:00:22 AM
quartz or auto> many tissots are quartz. but still Über. found one in a local jewelry shop. was an automatic ( late 70's i believe) a gorgeous watch

Oh it's quartz, It's not that expensive a watch but it's the right size, has a chrono and it's gold plated, so it has just enough bling with out being Gaudy, I like it as much as my TAG professional. That stupid swiss legend stops at 55 seconds on the sweep second hand when you stop and reset the chrono now. POS not even worth paying the shipping and fussing with the warranty on it.