D-banger Posted 8June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8June, 2013 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 "Homage", "automatic", "manual"... It is just like talking about cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 8June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8June, 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. Thank you....nothing too expensive there, I just like some nice dressy watches. The white face watch is a "Swiss Military" by Chrono. Cheers! Nice ones. Chronographs and cars do go together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 8June, 2013 Report Share Posted 8June, 2013 They sure do Doug. I like the Swiss military one that Caver has, it's very clean looking. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 11June, 2013 Report Share Posted 11June, 2013 Here's a groovy little Heuer I just found for sale. Unfortunately with the Aud dropping now, some of these things don't work out as favourable to us anymore. Disclaimer: I have just posted a link to a world wide watch forum. As with everything, there are dodgy people on this site that scam people. If anyone looks on here with a view to buying, you can get good deals and you can get ripped off. Always 'buy the seller' ask for references, check the references, google the sellers name and email address and if you don't like anything about the seller - walk away! JustJames and DDay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 I too am a watch tragic. Love mechanical but can't afford most. I would have to say IWC are by far my favourite, followed by Longines and Omega. My day to day watch is a Jorg Gray 6500 chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 This is my next purchase. Meistersinger. Mechanical, German made, simple... Much like the cars we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 Meistersinger are great watches Norm I like the single hand versions but I think I'd be late everywhere I went if I used one those to tell the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 Hey Norm. Thats the Jorg Gray Obama edition correct? I've been looking for one in SA to no avail Did you buy it in Oz or overseas? If here, where? Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 Hey Norm. Thats the Jorg Gray Obama edition correct? I've been looking for one in SA to no avail Did you buy it in Oz or overseas? If here, where? Cheers Lee Hey Lee, it's not the Obama version as such, but the same watch minus the signature. I bought mine direct from their website in the US. From memory it was about $550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 12June, 2013 Report Share Posted 12June, 2013 I too am a watch tragic. Love mechanical but can't afford most. I would have to say IWC are by far my favourite, followed by Longines and Omega. My day to day watch is a Jorg Gray 6500 chronoimage.jpg Hey Norm, P.M. me with your postal address, Being an IWC fan, I have something here you might like. With my compliments, but it's not a watch unfortunately. Regards, Niko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 Man, you lot are just feeding my addiction! Bought 2 'pre loved' in the past 2 days. Another Fossil for $45 and a stainless G Shock G 511D I've really got to stop this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 I find this little gem on eBay some years ago.. Mechanical, large face, 47mm i think with domed sapphire glass... I now for the best bit.. it was only about $350! The last time i looked they had gone up considerably, so i was either lucky or they had just commenced business. Funny thing is i've never researched the manufacturer. I was just happy with my purchase. Although because of the size, its only a going out watch that i would wear with a long sleeve shirt. Spirit of Marine Germany Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 I've always wanted one of these...http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/RolexEnthusiast/Winter%202013/DSC02103.jpg~original Bugger my photo isn't working! <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm111/mlhk2008/CIMG4644_resize.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo CIMG4644_resize.jpg"/></a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 Nice and classical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 14June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 @norm: nice one. Good pick up. That watch looks very interesting and complex. You must have reasonable sized wrists to accommodate such a large face. Generally people think Swiss, but look how much a Lange is. @amanda: day date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 @norm: nice one. Good pick up. That watch looks very interesting and complex. You must have reasonable sized wrists to accommodate such a large face. Generally people think Swiss, but look how much a Lange is. @amanda: day date? No I don't! LOL which is why I only wear it with a long sleeve shirt. Too good to pass up despite not being suited to my frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 Here you go Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 14June, 2013 Report Share Posted 14June, 2013 @norm: nice one. Good pick up. That watch looks very interesting and complex. You must have reasonable sized wrists to accommodate such a large face. Generally people think Swiss, but look how much a Lange is. @amanda: day date? Yes Doug, it's a classic 1803 non-quickset DD. I don't wear yellow gold BUT for some reason I'm really drawn to an 1803! In reality, I'd be more likely to get a 1603 Datejust - same era just in SS and erm Cheaper! Thanks Bruce! On the ipad I have issues getting pics to embed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 That one needed *origina*l removed from link. It wouldn't work for me till I deleted that, as needs to finish with .jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Theres one for everyone. http://www.watchismo.com/Modern-Watches.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 16June, 2013 Report Share Posted 16June, 2013 These are my Seikos one is a Bellmatic with Alarm - retro!! The second one is a mid size diver can't remember the model no off the top of my head I found a pic of my old MX5 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 Ooooh this is a bit nice... Tudor Grantour Chrono Flyback Technical Specifications: The case, in stainless steel with an 18kt rose gold black lacquered bezel, measures 42mm. The pushers and crown are 18kt rose gold, lockable, with red and black markings. The crystal is sapphire and it is water resistant to 150 meters. Movement is the Swiss automatic (base ETA) with 32 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 42 hours. It is available with a steel and 18kt rose gold bracelet, or leather strap with large microperforations, folding clasp and safety catch in 18kt rose gold. An all stainless steel version is also available. DDay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 This seems relevant here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 Love it James - great advert!!! Heritage Chrono Blue mmmmmmmmmmm And here's the one in the video - well the black dial version anyway! Tudor (and Rolex who now sponser F1) are getting back on board with Motorsport - like they used to be. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6419105&rid=15#msg_6419105 DDay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 17June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 What does Fly-Back mean? Ooooh this is a bit nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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