D-banger Posted 3June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 This is my Omega Speedmaster (and my very hairy arm!) I was never really in to watches but I wanted something really special to remember my grandfather by. This is an upgrade of the original moon landing watch. The difference is a slightly bigger face and self winding. Nice one. And changing the bracelet can make it look completely different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 3June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 Choosing what watch to buy is harder then choosing what Porsche to buy...(that's a joke) Porsches are German - so how about some German brands? These are all affordable ie under $1500 odd Archimede - well known for their Pilot watches. My fave the Pilot Chrono - $1200 ish new Automatic Pilot - they come in various sizes and movements from approx $400 STOWA - a little pricier than above but lovely watches Pilot watch by STOWA Steinhart - also make versions of the Pilot watch but also do a great Submariner look diver. They have different color versions too. The one pictured is made to look like it has aged Tritium markers These brands also make some models in very limited numbers like this 47mm Pilot Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 3June, 2013 Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT...........................OH, AND DID I SAY WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T-Man Posted 3June, 2013 Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 Doug, I hate you for starting this thread!!!!!!!!!I should have known better when you prompted conversation on watches whilst in the Qantas lounge on the way back from Rennsport.I am now thinking of the ways I can covertly purchase some of these great time pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3June, 2013 Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 Great strap choices Doug. A new strap or bracelet (Omega mesh looks fab on a Speedy) can make you feel like you've got a new watch guys! Have you seen the gasgasbones Velcro straps? Inspired by the original straps used on the moon trip. http://www.gasgasbones.com/watch-straps.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3June, 2013 Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 [url=http://media.photobucket.com/user/lioandbe/media/IMG_3152JPG_800.jpg.html][/url}Amanda, you are killing me!!!!!!!!!Such a beautiful watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3June, 2013 Report Share Posted 3June, 2013 I know a guy too who swapped out the leather seat covers on his Boxster. He made straps out of the old red leather hide for his Panerai (he's a clever bloke and hand makes them for a living) fantastic idea and they looked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 4June, 2013 Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 I know a guy too who swapped out the leather seat covers on his Boxster. He made straps out of the old red leather hide for his Panerai (he's a clever bloke and hand makes them for a living) fantastic idea and they looked great. I'm surprised he got enough leather for a single Panerai strap from a pair of car seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4June, 2013 Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 Hey Doug - how about this one? courtesy of http://www.thewatchgallery.com.au/ - go see Chris and have a look at what he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 4June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 Hey Doug - how about this one? courtesy of http://www.thewatchgallery.com.au/ - go see Chris and have a look at what he has. Amanda the TAG Carrera's look fantastic... but unfortunately I have heard a few too many stories like this... Have a Tag Carrera (dont think its linked to the Carrera we all know) great looking watch - unfortunately its been to Sydney (for repairs) more times than I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4June, 2013 Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 Like cars, sometimes mechanical things are dodgy. Doesn't mean they all are Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 4June, 2013 Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 Amanda, your use of the word "mechanical" is key. I'm a big fan of clockwork watches. Quartz, not so much. Each to their own, but I don't understand the appeal of a quartz watch by a prestige brand. Seiko do a largely un-trumpeted range called "Seiko 5". Each of which has five key attributes: automatic, day, date, water resist, shock resist. Here's a an example which is not dissimilar to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms... They're relatively inexpensive, keep superb time (I have a Seiko 5 that has led a fairly brutal life but still looks as new and keeps better time than my Speedy) and there are so many designs that you are bound to find one that you like the look of. Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4June, 2013 Report Share Posted 4June, 2013 Big SEIKO fan, good attractive watches, reasonable prices, reliable and most importantly old farts like me can read them reasonably easy without having to put my reading specs on. SteveT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 5June, 2013 Report Share Posted 5June, 2013 I like the Swiss Railway clock design... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 5June, 2013 Report Share Posted 5June, 2013 ....but seriously....I don't wear watches on Sundays...! The black face one is my favourite Porsche driving watch........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 5June, 2013 Report Share Posted 5June, 2013 ....but seriously....I don't wear watches on Sundays...! The black face one is my favourite Porsche driving watch........... Very impressive Mr Caver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5June, 2013 Report Share Posted 5June, 2013 This my Speedy Date from the 1990s. These are great value and can be had for around $1000 which is a quarter of the price of a new version now. Niko and JustJames 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 6June, 2013 Report Share Posted 6June, 2013 Amanda, your use of the word "mechanical" is key. I'm a big fan of clockwork watches. Quartz, not so much. Each to their own, but I don't understand the appeal of a quartz watch by a prestige brand. Seiko do a largely un-trumpeted range called "Seiko 5". Each of which has five key attributes: automatic, day, date, water resist, shock resist. Here's a an example which is not dissimilar to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms... They're relatively inexpensive, keep superb time (I have a Seiko 5 that has led a fairly brutal life but still looks as new and keeps better time than my Speedy) and there are so many designs that you are bound to find one that you like the look of. You can buy an aftermarket dial known as the 'fifty five fathoms' to create the blancpain homage with these Seiko watches. They look fantastic. The dial costs $35 to purchase, a few bucks for appropriate hands and then to have a watchmaker fit the dial and hands another $40 odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 6June, 2013 Report Share Posted 6June, 2013 The dial above can be bought from http://www.10watches.com/apps/webstore/ he makes the FFF dials in batches and doesn't always have them available. He also sells many other parts, so you can really go to town customising your own Seikos! I have bought stuff from this site and it is 100% legit, I also know other Australians that also buy from him and have never had issues. Here's a link to the actual FFF Dial - http://www.10watches.com/apps/webstore/products/show/244957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6June, 2013 Report Share Posted 6June, 2013 ....but seriously....I don't wear watches on Sundays...! The black face one is my favourite Porsche driving watch........... That is all!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 6June, 2013 Report Share Posted 6June, 2013 ....but seriously....I don't wear watches on Sundays...! The black face one is my favourite Porsche driving watch........... You have chrono fetish caveman you need a Rolex Explorer II - designed for the adventurer and the non rotating bezel is perfect for caving as it doesn't move, means you don't accidently bump it and forget if its daytime or nighttime in the cave! I'm not a victim of marketing dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 6June, 2013 Report Share Posted 6June, 2013 ....but seriously....I don't wear watches on Sundays...! The black face one is my favourite Porsche driving watch........... Nice collection of watches there Caver. Particularly interested in watch number two - have a liking to the white face watches lately. On a different note any watch collectors out there have any watch winders? Interested in hearing your experience with them. I just ordered a couple of these: They are the Wolf Designs 456302 Module 2.7 Triple Watch Winder with cover. I should have asked this question before ordering I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 8June, 2013 Report Share Posted 8June, 2013 Nice collection of watches there Caver. Particularly interested in watch number two - have a liking to the white face watches lately. Thank you....nothing too expensive there, I just like some nice dressy watches. The white face watch is a "Swiss Military" by Chrono. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 8June, 2013 Report Share Posted 8June, 2013 Thank you....nothing too expensive there, I just like some nice dressy watches. The white face watch is a "Swiss Military" by Chrono. Cheers! Very nice...... A watch doesnt need to be expensive to be nice. As long as you appreciate it who cares what its worth. I have a few quartz watches that I love and still put on depending on how I feel on the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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