Alex69T Posted 6March, 2015 Report Share Posted 6March, 2015 Looks the biz Alex. I would do the same if I hadn't found a Becker Mexico. I believe the PO of your car is quite the horologist and would have been proud. Thanks D-Banger The Blaupunkt Frankfurt originally fitted to my car didn't pick up stations very well, so I didn't mind removing it. What you can't see in my photo is the mini amplifier with MP3 player input hidden behind the dash - it works really well and required no cutting/splicing of any original wires, I just made a little plug-and-play adapter harness. When I first inspected my car, I recall the PO complimented whichever vintage Heuer I was wearing on the day and mentioned he was also into watches, with a particular interest in military pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 10March, 2015 Report Share Posted 10March, 2015 Well now I have. Any other bezel colour combos? I forgot the Root Beer GMT Master II withers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 12March, 2015 Report Share Posted 12March, 2015 Designed by Stevie Wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15March, 2015 Report Share Posted 15March, 2015 If anyone see's or knows of one of these, I'd be VERY happy to buy it Citizen 8110a Flyback Hibeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 15March, 2015 Report Share Posted 15March, 2015 I've recently added 2 modern (to me) watches to my collection. The first is a Swiss made Lator manual winder that my Gradma gave my Grandpa for his 54th birthday in 1972. It has a few scratches on the crystal, and needs a new band, and it still runs like new. The second is a Swiss 1969-70 Roamer Popular manual wind. It's been restored. I got it cheap. http:// http:// Neither are exotic watches by any means. All of my other watches & clocks are pre 1920. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15March, 2015 Report Share Posted 15March, 2015 I like that Roamer Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 16March, 2015 Report Share Posted 16March, 2015 I bought it on the web. Can't wait to get it. I just hope it's as good as what it was described as. Otherwise, there'll be trouble! And we don't want that. Roamer watches were quite utilitarian in their day. One of the more popular international watch collector website rates them as the best ST96 movement ever built, and one that would be at home in the best of dress watches. The other watch needs a new band, as it's a bit tight on my wrist. Pop was a fairly skinny dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 16March, 2015 Report Share Posted 16March, 2015 Cool Stew. Love me an heirloom. So cool and special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17March, 2015 Report Share Posted 17March, 2015 Heuer Super Autavia Dash Timer. Is this expensive? I don't really know what they go for - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=402316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 17March, 2015 Report Share Posted 17March, 2015 I'm not a member of that forum so I can't see the photos, but that's around the going price for a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 30March, 2015 Report Share Posted 30March, 2015 Incoming! Wanted one of these speedtimers from Seiko for ages, sold a few bits and pieces and jumped on before they disappear. SCED023 Seiko Spirit Speedtimer designed by Giugiaro who also designed the watch worn by Ripley in Aliens. Here's a pic of it You can still find some on eBay. I'm pretty sure this is one of 2500 produced. It's quartz to if that bothers anyone. My only quartz watch. I love these retro styled Seikos.. too cool Click here for an example on eBay LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 30March, 2015 Report Share Posted 30March, 2015 That's a cool looking watch Amanda. What's the deal with the asymmetrical case? It almost looks like it would be more comfortable when worn on your right hand. By the way, nothing wrong with quartz watches, here are a few of mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 30March, 2015 Report Share Posted 30March, 2015 oooh Alex I like your Heuer diver collection, they are sweeeeet!!! Oh and I totally agree re Quartz. it's so convenient just picking them up and going, no messing about with setting them etc My Tudor Date-Day with its non-quickset date drives me mental to set! Citizen and Seiko were doing all kinds of crazy things with their case design in the 60s. Like the bullheads etc this is just another variation I suppose. It's quite comfy, its light and sits fine on the wrist. I traded my Panerai last week to, after having it in Switzerland for 4 months brand new due to the case back being out of alignment (making the crown tight when winding it) I just lost faith in the brand. And they just increased prices by 15% across the board, just silly money for this brand I think. Back to a Rolex 16610 Submariner Date again. The old trusty. And a few $$$ back in the bank too smule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30March, 2015 Report Share Posted 30March, 2015 Very nice Seiko Amanda! I've put that Ebay listing into my watch list for the near future. Re the Bullheads you mention. I'm VERY keen to buy one, preferably a Citizen, yet am reluctant to buy any on Ebay from India or Thailand for fear of being ripped off. If you know of, or come across any here in Oz, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 30March, 2015 Report Share Posted 30March, 2015 Very nice Seiko Amanda! I've put that Ebay listing into my watch list for the near future. Re the Bullheads you mention. I'm VERY keen to buy one, preferably a Citizen, yet am reluctant to buy any on Ebay from India or Thailand for fear of being ripped off. If you know of, or come across any here in Oz, please let me know. Will do Lee. Most of these watches coming out of India and Thailand have repainted dials and are mashed together from parts. But there is some legit ones on eBay. My link was just an example too. Not where I got mine from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 31March, 2015 Report Share Posted 31March, 2015 Very nice Seiko Amanda! I've put that Ebay listing into my watch list for the near future. Re the Bullheads you mention. I'm VERY keen to buy one, preferably a Citizen, yet am reluctant to buy any on Ebay from India or Thailand for fear of being ripped off. If you know of, or come across any here in Oz, please let me know. Here's one from the UK - looks great with the orange dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 31March, 2015 Report Share Posted 31March, 2015 Saw that last night after posting here. In the watch list (no pun intended!) Cheers for that withers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 3April, 2015 Report Share Posted 3April, 2015 http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/watches/how-jack-heuer-invented-carrera-and-wrote-watch-history?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristols%20return%20to%20Bicester%20E&utm_content=Bristols%20return%20to%20Bicester%20E%20CID_25596eced0142d0c7a1a734f2f9a9805&utm_source=newsletter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4April, 2015 Report Share Posted 4April, 2015 http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/watches/how-jack-heuer-invented-carrera-and-wrote-watch-history?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristols%20return%20to%20Bicester%20E&utm_content=Bristols%20return%20to%20Bicester%20E%20CID_25596eced0142d0c7a1a734f2f9a9805&utm_source=newsletter Ooh this is gorgeous! I could see this combined with some nice leather driving gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4April, 2015 Report Share Posted 4April, 2015 And the chrono too - although I love the red accents on the time and date only above.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 9April, 2015 Report Share Posted 9April, 2015 Guys I've decided to flip this one. It's not for me... looks funny on me. EDIT - SOLD to BBChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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550Spyder Posted 18April, 2015 Report Share Posted 18April, 2015 [RANT] I have a dislike for these fake dials. It's one thing to put a Heuer sticker on the window of your car, quite another to place one on the clock. Heuer didn't make your clock (not you Amanda) so don't claim they did. It's no different to wearing a $100 fake Rolex. [/RANT]Here's my now complete Heuer Rally-Master: ...and here it is mounted on the dash: Alex. RESPEK !Talk us through those Heuers, they are Steve McQueen cool. I have seen Heuer stopwatches on ebay for $400-$1000+, a lot of white face but more limited in the Monte Carlo black face. Was this a relatively easy task to assemble this great combo or the work of a years dedicated searching? Finished cost? Feel free to pm me if you don't feel like disclosing to the world. It would also be great to see a few more interior shots, I really like the look of those seats. That is a nice rig you have there. DDay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 19April, 2015 Report Share Posted 19April, 2015 The best source of info on vintage Heuers is here: On The Dash. Basically, the timers fitted to my car are designed to be dash mounted, as opposed to hand held stopwatches. Heuer were one of the most prolific (hand held) stop watch manufacturers in the 1960's, 70's, and to a lesser degree early 80's. Most of the $100-$600 timers you see advertised are hand held models that may have been adapted to mount on a dash board. The proper dash mounted timers are a little rarer, thus commanding higher prices; over $1000 as you state. It probably took me around 6 months of searching to find the two timers "at a fair price" and get a twin mounting plate for them but you could probably buy a set tomorrow if money was no object. As for the seats, they're BF Torino Rally ST. The Australian distributor, Phil, is a member here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 23April, 2015 Report Share Posted 23April, 2015 Incoming! ByronBayChris, Carrera28, Orion03 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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