Anybody into watches on the forum?

[Mantooth]

:???:

[slostang]

i have two high end watches but im not really into watches. my dad gave them to me. lol

[Mantooth]

i have two high end watches but im not really into watches. my dad gave them to me. lollol, nice. What do you have? Pics? I have a hard-on for watches, not going to lie.:screwy:

[TougeGTR-33]

i like em, i got a Seiko watch, my fav brand.

[Mantooth]

i like em, i got a Seiko watch, my fav brand.Nice. I had a pretty cool automatic Seiko military watch, but then Northworst lost my luggage...:thinking:

[ATLSRT8]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee22/ATLSRT8/sex_watch.jpg

[TougeGTR-33]

damn that sucks hard. I would have been pissed.

[Mantooth]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee22/ATLSRT8/sex_watch.jpgI would wear that LOL!


damn that sucks hard. I would have been pissed.Yeah, they lost about $6k worth of stuff on my way to Alaska. I was there for 5 weeks and had to buy all new things. This was 5 months ago and I'm hopefully getting reimbursed soon.

At least it wasn't one of my "luxury" pieces.

[slostang]

lol, nice. What do you have? Pics? I have a hard-on for watches, not going to lie.:screwy:

i have a rolex red letter submariner, and a ceramic rado sintra. both are mint condition and were recently gone through by a local jeweler. they are at my dads house in his safe and i dont have any pics of mine exactly, but heres ones just like it.

http://www.watchestobuy.com/images/Rolex1680redb.JPG

http://www.watchepay.com/Bimg/watch-3742.jpg

[Mantooth]

Holy shit, that Rolex is worth some doe. I really love vintage Rolex, but only the ones I can't afford. lol

I have a Panerai 112 and a Tag Heuer Monaco...

PAM112 w/ custom strap from Rob "The Strapsmith" Montana. I have another strap being made to match a pair of shoes lol.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/SantaBarbaraCA019.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/E55andPanny.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/031.jpg

Monaco:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/DSC00055.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/DSC00060-1.jpg

[slostang]

yeah that beat up one that is pictured was selling for like 11K. lol

i believe when my dad had it appraised at the time of the "re build" a few years back it was worth like 15K i think.

[Mantooth]

yeah that beat up one that is pictured was selling for like 11K. lol

i believe when my dad had it appraised at the time of the "re build" a few years back it was worth like 15K i think.Yep, lol. I would only buy vintage Rolex after I had acquired my AP ROO rubber clad.:D

[uproot]

Yeah man, I'm into watches, especially swiss ones :goodjob:

I have had a couple Seiko Chronographs that I enjoyed.... But the only swiss watch I've had was a Victorinox... i mean it was fairly nice and all, but I'd really like to get my hands on a nice Tag :D

[Mantooth]

Yeah man, I'm into watches, especially swiss ones :goodjob:

I have had a couple Seiko Chronographs that I enjoyed.... But the only swiss watch I've had was a Victorinox... i mean it was fairly nice and all, but I'd really like to get my hands on a nice Tag :DNice! It's all what you like, not the brand(to an extent, some companies make a shitty product) or the price. Any pics of your pieces? Also, I'd sell my Tag for a good price. Comes with boxes and papers.

[uproot]

I don't have any, but I need to take some pics of mine... I'm sure I could find a couple around here somewhere, lol

Your tag is nice, but not my style, (not into square watches) I'm more into the aquaracer :D

[Vteckidd]

I own a Mavado and a Citizen Titanium

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/AV0021-52H.jpg

[uproot]

a buddy of mine and his brother were avid collectors, several top $ examples, but I think some of the neater ones were the Luminox Navy Seals watch (tough swiss watch right there), and one of the first models of the Seiko Kinetic series (with the clear back casing, it was so cool seeing how it all worked for the first time, LOL), and then the Seiko with the Perpetual Calendar was a neat concept as well

[Mantooth]

I don't have any, but I need to take some pics of mine... I'm sure I could find a couple around here somewhere, lol

Your tag is nice, but not my style, (not into square watches) I'm more into the aquaracer :DYeah, for sure. We should start a "post what your wear" thread, or incorporate it into here. We'll see if a few more people chime in. As for the Monaco, I'm not into square watches either(anymore). I haven't worn that watch in probably a year. lol

[uproot]

you should get a metal link band for it, maybe something a little heavier looking. would probably make it better. then again, im not a huge leather strap fan either. lol

[Mantooth]

I own a Mavado and a Citizen Titanium

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/AV0021-52H.jpgNice looking piece! Citizen watches are great.


a buddy of mine and his brother were avid collectors, several top $ examples, but I think some of the neater ones were the Luminox Navy Seals watch (tough swiss watch right there), and one of the first models of the Seiko Kinetic series (with the clear back casing, it was so cool seeing how it all worked for the first time, LOL), and then the Seiko with the Perpetual Calendar was a neat concept as welllol, nice! Mine has an exhibition caseback as well. Here's a picture...

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs204.snc1/7123_265055845435_513450435_8806650_1585958_n.jpg

Here's a lume shot:

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs204.snc1/7123_265059385435_513450435_8806702_908104_n.jpg

Here's a shot in the black 430 I posted in the pics section:

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs104.snc3/15170_328440380435_513450435_9831087_577495_n.jpg


you should get a metal link band for it, maybe something a little heavier looking. would probably make it better. then again, im not a huge leather strap fan either. lollol, I'm not a fan of metal bands. I'd only rock one on a few brands, i.e. Breitling and Rolex.

[dallasb84]

my grand dad has a rolex with radioactive paint on the dial..... he told me a story of it.

something about how the women in the rolex factory used to lick the wick of the paintbrush to get a fine point before dipping the brush into the paint to make the dashes.....

and how it was dangerous to sleep with it on....

its old as hell but still in the case it came in kinda like a cigar box.

not sure if its worth alot but neat none the less

[slostang]

my grand dad has a rolex with radioactive paint on the dial..... he told me a story of it.

something about how the women in the rolex factory used to lick the wick of the paintbrush to get a fine point before dipping the brush into the paint to make the dashes.....

and how it was dangerous to sleep with it on....

its old as hell but still in the case it came in kinda like a cigar box.

not sure if its worth alot but neat none the less

i saw something about those on tv some time ago.

[dallasb84]

well alot of them were radioactive i guess but his was contaminated or something like that he told me..... i remember because i was dissapointed and thought he was lieing.... the watch didnt glow..... i was like 10 years old. lol

[slostang]

have you left it in the light for a few hours and then tried to take it into the dark?

[Mantooth]

my grand dad has a rolex with radioactive paint on the dial..... he told me a story of it.

something about how the women in the rolex factory used to lick the wick of the paintbrush to get a fine point before dipping the brush into the paint to make the dashes.....

and how it was dangerous to sleep with it on....

its old as hell but still in the case it came in kinda like a cigar box.

not sure if its worth alot but neat none the less


i saw something about those on tv some time ago.


well alot of them were radioactive i guess but his was contaminated or something like that he told me..... i remember because i was dissapointed and thought he was lieing.... the watch didnt glow..... i was like 10 years old. lol


have you left it in the light for a few hours and then tried to take it into the dark?Here ya, guys. I found a little bit of info...


TRITIUM(which was safer) replaced RADIUM(too lethal radioactive) from as early as 1958 or 1959...
BUT there was NO Regulation yet at the time...
requiring ROLEX to mark the TRITIUM usage on Dial n Hands...

While this was going on...some OLD stocks of Dials were made
(marked with GILT "SWISS")...
which could easily be mistaken that the Dial might still have...
the lethal radioactive RADIUM on the Dial markers n hands...

Therefore...ROLEX decided to mark the remaining stocks of Dials(marked with GILT "SWISS")...
which was in smaller quantity to begin with...with the "Underline" in White(or Silver) paint...or in Black paint...
on the Dials(Top Half or Bottom Half regardless)...with or without...
DOUBLE "T" on each sides of the existing GILT "SWISS" on the Dial...
or...additional marking of "SWISS" in White(or Silver) paint...
above or next to...the existing GILT "SWISS" under the 6 o'clock markers...

Subsequently by the Later 50s n Early 60s...
might be from 1959 to 1963 or so roughly...
A LAW was passed requiring ALL watch makers(including Omega etc etc)...
n ROLEX to mark the usage of SAFER Tritium...
on the Dial markers n Hands...with the early use of the Symbol "T"...
or later on with "SWISS-T<25"... or "T SWISS T"...or "T SWISS T<25"...or "T SWISS MADE T"...etc etc.

So From then onwards until 1998 or so...ALL Rolex Dials started to be marked accordingly as above...
to indicate the usage of the SAFER Tritium on Dial markers n Hands...

Having said the above...Orchi also thinks that...
these days when a Dial is found to have...
the RARE "Underline" on the Dial...
it would NOT have the RARE "Exclamation Point" under the 6 o'clock marker...

n THOSE Dials of the SIMILAR era...which is found to have the RARE "Exclamation Point"...
it would NOT have the RARE "Underline" on the Dial...

Nevertheless...there may come a time...
or perhaps someone might possess a ROLEX Dial that has...
BOTH the RARE "Underline" & the RARE "Exclamation Point" on the SAME Dial...???

DOUBLE RARE "Underline" & "Exclamation Point" Dial -
If someone possesses this type of Dial already...

Please post your RARE "Underline" Dials...
or your "Exclamation Point" Dials...

[Julio]

This is the 3rd watch thread in the last year... lol

I have several..Movado, Guess, Ecko, Fossil...

I'm really digging the Invicta S1... in black..

[Mantooth]

This is the 3rd watch thread in the last year... lol

I have several..Movado, Guess, Ecko, Fossil...

I'm really digging the Invicta S1... in black..lol, nice. I've only been around for 3 days now. Glad to see you enjoy watches too.:goodjob:

[Julio]

I love watches.. I wish I had more ... .. I think I will be buying the Invicta S1.. I think is pretty dope..

[Mantooth]

I love watches.. I wish I had more ... .. I think I will be buying the Invicta S1.. I think is pretty dope..I'm not into Invicta's at all. Mainly because they copy everyone and are know to be cheaply made. With that being said, this is the first Invicta S1 that popped up when I Google searched. Pretty dope! lol

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-ghi/Invicta-S1-Side-D-1280x960.jpg

[Julio]

That car is fire... and Yes, I agree with what you are saying.. But I really like this Invicta .. not sure why, I think is the Touring s1.. I would probably get the black strap one..

http://images.shopnbc.com/is/image/ShopNBC/j178176?DefaultImage=1&$200x200_jpg$
http://images.shopnbc.com/is/image/ShopNBC/j178176_00_detail?DefaultImage=1&$200x200_jpg$

[Reaper]

MTM spec ops watch. Love it.

[thecrazyone]

holy hell found this....10 most expensive watches...wow.....http://stylecrave.com/2009-05-29/luxury-watches-10-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-watches/

and also ive always been in to Breitling watches.

[95alty]

2 Brietlengs thats about it

[Mantooth]

holy hell found this....10 most expensive watches...wow.....http://stylecrave.com/2009-05-29/luxury-watches-10-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-watches/

and also ive always been in to Breitling watches.Breitling's are great.


2 Brietlengs thats about itNice. Do you have any?

[MidLifeCrisis]

I have a thing for watches.. my dad was obsessed with watches and had a few rolexs, one of which i inherited but has been in storage ever since. It was bought by my grand-dad in europe (he was portuguese) and passed on to my dad.

My next purchase will be a Citizen, as I was eyeballing soem at the local jewler.. I cant find a picture, but it was ridiculously nice.. and had an MSRP of 695..

but currently i wear a relic, lol. its obviously been discontinued, lol. im sure the 12 year warranty will be void when the company goes under..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/BCouto1985/relic.jpg

i like it though, good quality and looks super nice.

[Mantooth]

I have a thing for watches.. my dad was obsessed with watches and had a few rolexs, one of which i inherited but has been in storage ever since. It was bought by my grand-dad in europe (he was portuguese) and passed on to my dad.

My next purchase will be a Citizen, as I was eyeballing soem at the local jewler.. I cant find a picture, but it was ridiculously nice.. and had an MSRP of 695..

but currently i wear a relic, lol. its obviously been discontinued, lol. im sure the 12 year warranty will be void when the company goes under..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/BCouto1985/relic.jpg

i like it though, good quality and looks super nice.Nice! Thanks for sharing. :cheers:

[Mantooth]

Just picked up a new piece for work yesterday...

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/Coolstuff012.jpg

[eraser4g63]

I have a couple Fossil watches, and a citizen and an old pocket watch my grandfather used in WW II.

[Mantooth]

I have a couple Fossil watches, and a citizen and an old pocket watch my grandfather used in WW II.Pics!! I love old pocket watches.:goodjob:

[WickedIXMR]

I love watches too. My next watch will be a breitling. Not sure which one but most likely the super avenger. I have a bunch of watches but the only one I consider a real watch is my Hamilton X-wind. I only like big watches. Anything less than 44mm is too small for me.

[Mantooth]

I love watches too. My next watch will be a breitling. Not sure which one but most likely the super avenger. I have a bunch of watches but the only one I consider a real watch is my Hamilton X-wind. I only like big watches. Anything less than 44mm is too small for me.Yeah, I like big watches too. Dude, the X-wind is a bad ass piece. Do you have any custom straps for it? If not, and you want some, check this guy out. He's making another custom strap for me as I type this...

www.strapsmith.com

[WickedIXMR]

Yeah, I like big watches too. Dude, the X-wind is a bad ass piece. Do you have any custom straps for it? If not, and you want some, check this guy out. He's making another custom strap for me as I type this...

www.strapsmith.com (http://www.strapsmith.com)
No I don't but I'll check him out. It would probably be pretty hard to make a strap for my watch though. The way the strap is made from Hamilton kinda 'hugs' the watch. It's hard to describe but if you look at a picture you'll know what I'm talking about. My watch is the black and red one with the black strap and red stitching for reference.

[Mantooth]

No I don't but I'll check him out. It would probably be pretty hard to make a strap for my watch though. The way the strap is made from Hamilton kinda 'hugs' the watch. It's hard to describe but if you look at a picture you'll know what I'm talking about. My watch is the black and red one with the black strap and red stitching for reference.He can make one for anything. My friend Blair has a few custom straps for his X-wind. I'll post pics once I get off work. :cheers:

[WickedIXMR]

Oh yeah invicta's are pieces of shit. They copy a lot of their designs from Rolex and other companies. They are built like shit too.

[WickedIXMR]

He can make one for anything. My friend Blair has a few custom straps for his X-wind. I'll post pics once I get off work. :cheers:
Oh shit that's nice to know. Deff post some pics of your friends custom straps. I'd really love to see how they look. I wear my watch every single day so I feel bad that it's scratched up now. :(

[EJ25RUN]

I'll yell repost for 81911.

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234991&highlight=watch

:ninja:

http://somethingnonsense.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/breitling-emergency-face.jpg

[chuck]

never been one for watches...i have toothpick arms anyhow. i have 2 rolex presidentials for good price if anyone is looking though

[Mantooth]

Oh yeah invicta's are pieces of shit. They copy a lot of their designs from Rolex and other companies. They are built like shit too.Very true. That's why everyone not looking to spend a lot of money has a hard-on for them.


Oh shit that's nice to know. Deff post some pics of your friends custom straps. I'd really love to see how they look. I wear my watch every single day so I feel bad that it's scratched up now. :(Will do. About to shoot him a text right now. Yeah, my 112 is beat to hell. My Dad and I were walking side by side and he was slinging his hard. Put two nicks right on the crystal and scared the casing. Not sending it in for repairs until I get a new piece. Either a Rolex Deepsea or Rolex GMT-II.


I'll yell repost for 81911.

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234991&highlight=watch

:ninja:

http://somethingnonsense.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/breitling-emergency-face.jpg:tongue1: We should merge the two!

You have an Emergency?! Those are sick, sick pieces!


never been one for watches...i have toothpick arms anyhow. i have 2 rolex presidentials for good price if anyone is looking thoughYeah, I have toothpick arms too, but love a 44mm watch lol. PM me pics and details of the two Rolex you're wanting to unload. I will see if anyone I know is interested.:goodjob:

[Mantooth]

Oh shit that's nice to know. Deff post some pics of your friends custom straps. I'd really love to see how they look. I wear my watch every single day so I feel bad that it's scratched up now. :(I figured I'd share this pic for now. I got it from his FB..:ninja:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs034.snc3/12147_104218769595569_100000223389200_117132_68654 01_n.jpg

[EJdm]

my wife bought me a nice fossil watch...

[Drummerboy]

lol, I have a Bulova...does that count? I had a Fossil (still not amazing) but I sold it to a guy on the streets of Tel Aviv for twice what I paid.

[Stol3n]

I don't wear a watch but if I did this is how I would roll. Casio Calculator Watch FTMFW!!!

http://retrothing.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452989a69e201156f35715b970b-800wi

[MidLifeCrisis]

Just picked up a new piece for work yesterday...

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/Coolstuff012.jpg

No indiglo Ironman no care! haha.

[ATL86]

I have a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust my grandfather left me in his will, but I need to get someone to confirm its authenticity. Anyone know any good appraisers to take it to?

[Mantooth]

I have a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust my grandfather left me in his will, but I need to get someone to confirm its authenticity. Anyone know any good appraisers to take it to?No sure. What about a Rolex AD? There should be once in the area, just check on their website.