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[DCBassman]

What was the cause of the hand clash? Had it been dropped or something?

Honestly no idea. However, I have to walk with sticks now, and did wonder if that contributed. Only the second time anyone's been inside it since 1987, so doing ok really.

 

[MrGrumpy]

only wear two watches this above and Garmin Fenix 5X . Fenix is my daily wear, the Rolex is my going out watch or nice occasion in the house. Took a while to get a hold off as it had to be sourced. Got my name down on a Daytona , I’ll be waiting a while …. An alternative pension fund for down the years.

 

[cougie uk]

I only have my Garmin. I'd be a bit wary of telling people what expensive kit I own on a public forum though. If you post a lot you might be surprised how much information you've given away that people could use to locate these collections.

 

[Drago]

I keep my modest watch collection in a box atop my gun safe...

 

[Beebo]

This is my only real watch. I’ve worn it virtually every day for over 20 years and it looks almost brand new.
A bargain when you consider how much use I have had and the fact I could sell it now for more than I paid for it.
It’s a classic design so unlikely to go out of fashion.

 

[Bollo]

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Tudor from 1968
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Tudor Black Bay Steel & Gold
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Rolex Explorer II
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Rolex Submariner

Niiiiiiice, and not a little pricy in some cases - the RO in particular with the Sub and Explorer not too far behind. I think I like the 68 Tudor dress watch best though.

Grey market prices for steel AP, PP and Rolex are silly right now but personally I'd never pay over retail for a new watch on principle. Because of my skinny-ass wrists, divers and big-bold watches rarely suit me, which I view as a money-saving feature.

Rolex - I love some of the conspiracy theories on the interweb about why it's so difficult to get one. I was eyeing up the second-hand tray in the local Rolex AD and listening to a guy literally beg to buy an Air King. If I could get a Rolex at retail I'd spend wedge on a Milgauss (blue dial) using the feeble excuse that I was a practicing physicist who did occasionally go near some big magnets, but TBH postdocs generally don't have Rolex money. Otherwise my day isn't any less bright for not having one. Buy what you like at the price you can afford. And wear it!

 

[MrGrumpy]

Niiiiiiice, and not a little pricy in some cases - the RO in particular with the Sub and Explorer not too far behind. I think I like the 68 Tudor dress watch best though.

Grey market prices for steel AP, PP and Rolex are silly right now but personally I'd never pay over retail for a new watch on principle. Because of my skinny-ass wrists, divers and big-bold watches rarely suit me, which I view as a money-saving feature.

Rolex - I love some of the conspiracy theories on the interweb about why it's so difficult to get one. I was eyeing up the second-hand tray in the local Rolex AD and listening to a guy literally beg to buy an Air King. If I could get a Rolex at retail I'd spend wedge on a Milgauss (blue dial) using the feeble excuse that I was a practicing physicist who did occasionally go near some big magnets, but TBH postdocs generally don't have Rolex money. Otherwise my day isn't any less bright for not having one. Buy what you like at the price you can afford. And wear it!

You need a bit of history with Rolex buying in the shops before you even get a sniff of some of the more desirable pieces I was told. Otherwise your buying privately. They also don’t take to lightly you buying retail stock and then selling on quickly either for profit . You could end up barred from buying retail . Fancied a Daytona or a Milghaus but waiting list is rather large just now. Had to wait even a few months for mine as it was not standard stock item .

 

[Drago]

Ordered a Vostok Amphibia 090661-22. Pictures when it arrives.

 

[Drago]

Newly arrived Vostok Amphibia, 1967 pattern.

 

[DCBassman]

What was the cause of the hand clash? Had it been dropped or something?

Honestly no idea. However, I have to walk with sticks now, and did wonder if that contributed. Only the second time anyone's been inside it since 1987, so doing ok really.

Doing it again, and I've not really walked anywhere with it, so shock from the walking sticks looking less likely. Rats.

 

[DCBassman]

Ouch...

Dropped off cistern and clobbered a pipe. Second hand came off after having an encounter with a lump of glass.
With the help of YouTube and some fine tools, managed to extract the movement and refit the hand. Just need to get that glass replaced. With acrylic...
Am also pondering whether or not to get inside the diver and have a go at the hand clash. It's the same movement. But a more valuable watch, so a bit hesitant.

 

[Drago]

I've put a Milanaise strap on the Bostok as the original was pinching. Very nice.

I have to say the Vostok keeps superb time.

 

[Illaveago]

I have quite a few old watches , not all working. I bought most of them at auctions . I still have my first watch which I learnt to tell the time with . It was an Ingersoll. I still have my Omega Geneve which I was given on my 18th birthday. It isn't working at the moment .
Most of my watches are mechanical wind up although I have a couple of automatics. I thought it would be nice to try to make an alphabetical collection starting with A up Z . It started with my dad's old Ancre, Bulova President , Corvette, Gradus , Hefik, Ingersoll, Jaquet Droz , not the expensive ones! Modena skeleton watch , Newmark ,Omega , Prim, Roamer Standard , Smith's DeLuxe, Timex, Westclox, Zenith .
I have a few more but I can't remember all of the names , some of which I had never heard of before . I find it interesting looking up the history of the maker .
The Swiss must have done very well out of the WW2 supplying both sides !

 

[Illaveago]

Here are a few of mine .
From left to right. Rotary , Corvette, Bulova Accutron M4, It needs a special battery . I think it should be a 1.3 volt. I don't know how the time would be set as it doesn't have a winder.
2nd set, Jowissa automatic, Regency, Montine automatic, Sekonda, Prim, Ingersoll, Opator.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Those of you with spendy watches , whom are you using for insurance. Current home insurance provider won’t touch ours as over their limit. So needs specialist insurance. Wonder if I would be better going with separate policies from home ?