Bling watches

sbce90 · 04-19-2011, 05:18 AM

Non-diamond for me. Diamonds are too poncy on a men's watch.

MO3 · 04-19-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by korey

no diamonds for you, diamonds for missus, simple'

Yes, that would be the way to go. The girl at the shop suggested that as well.

Chris.G · 04-19-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by korey

no diamonds for you, diamonds for missus, simple'

So were you lucky enough to get a diamond watch off your hubby?

cruvon · 04-20-2011, 07:33 PM

Anyone here collects vintage watches? Are they easy to maintain?

sbce90 · 04-20-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Anyone here collects vintage watches? Are they easy to maintain?

I suppose mine could count as vintage. It is 40 years old after all! Mine is wind up, so apart from manual winding required it is pretty easy. Only problem I had was that it was gaining time for a bit. This has been sorted though and now runs beautifully. Come service time, I was told ~1200 from a shop in the city. They even offered to buy the watch just in case I could not afford the service. Needless to say I took my business elsewhere.

cruvon · 04-20-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

I suppose mine could count as vintage. It is 40 years old after all! Mine is wind up, so apart from manual winding required it is pretty easy. Only problem I had was that it was gaining time for a bit. This has been sorted though and now runs beautifully. Come service time, I was told ~1200 from a shop in the city. They even offered to buy the watch just in case I could not afford the service. Needless to say I took my business elsewhere.

sounds cool, is that an Omega or Rollie? 40 yrs in watch world is vintage for sure. I was just wondering if is easy to get original parts for these watches from the authorised service centers once they age. Also do you keep things like the dial, hands etc. in original faded condition or do you replace visual parts of the watch when they wear out? I would think keeping it as original as possible is the way to go?

sbce90 · 04-20-2011, 08:55 PM

It's an Omega. It wasn't used for many years and considering my interest in watches, my grandfather decided it would be of more use to me rather than sitting in his drawer. Visually, the watch is in very good condition. No fade/loose parts/ anything.

MrBlonde · 04-30-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Think the deep sea is chunkier than the submariner
Did the submariner fit well?

The DeepSea is much chunkier than the Submariner but still not overpowering unless you have a very small wrist.

1q2w3e4r · 05-01-2011, 04:49 AM

Watch thread, cool!

I've got a few Tags around that I don't wear much. I like Kenny's dateless Submariner as well, nice clean look.

Use this when out and about or doing sport

Daily for work

Weekend

cruvon · 06-01-2011, 02:27 AM

Any new watches since I was away?

..Chris??

Chris.G · 06-01-2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Any new watches since I was away?

..Chris??

Haven't had time to scratch my head let alone find time to buy a watch...just ask SBC. I have been cancelling our regular cruises... I did however get gifted a very bling Longines antique watch by my father a month or so ago. I am still set on getting that Rolex i posted a pic of. I'll be going to Italy some time in September, fingers crossed i make time for shopping this time round.

How about you? Did you end buying online?

cruvon · 06-01-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Haven't had time to scratch my head let alone find time to buy a watch...just ask SBC. I have been cancelling our regular cruises... I did however get gifted a very bling Longines antique watch by my father a month or so ago. I am still set on getting that Rolex i posted a pic of. I'll be going to Italy some time in September, fingers crossed i make time for shopping this time round.

How about you? Did you end buying online?

Sounds good. Nah, just took my brother a different wedding present instead of the watch but now am looking at vintage Rolexes

, still looking for my first good vintage. Was too busy enjoying myself on my holiday though to do any serious research. Looks like vintage Rolex collecting is quite a refined art that takes years to master but I can't wait that long.

Rivenscyr · 06-01-2011, 03:30 AM

My watch failed on me lol
Supposedly water got in through a seal so i had it repaired by a family friend, lets hope he didnt steal my genuine internals and replace them with fakes

this goes to show, service your watches

cruvon · 06-01-2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

My watch failed on me lol
Supposedly water got in through a seal so i had it repaired by a family friend, lets hope he didnt steal my genuine internals and replace them with fakes

this goes to show, service your watches

was this the Constellation, ouch. Hope the dial and hands didn't need replacing.

Rivenscyr · 06-01-2011, 04:11 AM

Nah just the seal needed replacing so thats on order atm

1q2w3e4r · 06-02-2011, 06:34 AM

Just grabbed one of these. Don't see many around which is nice, same with the PAM.

sbce90 · 06-02-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Just grabbed one of these. Don't see many around which is nice, same with the PAM.

Nice, but made in Italy... so it will break down soon?

1q2w3e4r · 06-02-2011, 07:29 AM

Haven't had any problems with my Panerai

cruvon · 06-02-2011, 07:40 AM

nice PAM!!

cruvon · 06-17-2011, 02:58 AM

For those with watches stashed away check this out
http://www.smh.com.au/money/investin...614-1g0sn.html

cruvon · 07-15-2011, 01:17 AM

Just got my first vintage watch, is a early 70's 1680 red submariner with all it's original papers. Might not be as flashy as the modern watches but I love it and is a collectable !!

Chris.G · 07-15-2011, 01:40 AM

What a great way to start a watch collection mate, love the submariners. They are one of the most simply and elegant watches out there. Congrats!

04-19-2011, 05:18 AM	#133
sbce90 Me Boosta 262 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Non-diamond for me. Diamonds are too poncy on a men's watch.
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04-20-2011, 07:33 PM	#136
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04-20-2011, 08:55 PM	#139
sbce90 Me Boosta 262 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	It's an Omega. It wasn't used for many years and considering my interest in watches, my grandfather decided it would be of more use to me rather than sitting in his drawer. Visually, the watch is in very good condition. No fade/loose parts/ anything.
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05-01-2011, 04:49 AM	#141
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 26 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Watch thread, cool! I've got a few Tags around that I don't wear much. I like Kenny's dateless Submariner as well, nice clean look. Use this when out and about or doing sport Daily for work Weekend
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06-01-2011, 02:27 AM	#142
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Any new watches since I was away?..Chris?? __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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06-01-2011, 03:30 AM	#145
Rivenscyr Captain 25 Rep 958 Posts Drives: muzza-tastic cruiser Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: george st iTrader: (0)	My watch failed on me lol Supposedly water got in through a seal so i had it repaired by a family friend, lets hope he didnt steal my genuine internals and replace them with fakes this goes to show, service your watches
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06-01-2011, 04:11 AM	#147
Rivenscyr Captain 25 Rep 958 Posts Drives: muzza-tastic cruiser Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: george st iTrader: (0)	Nah just the seal needed replacing so thats on order atm
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06-02-2011, 06:34 AM	#148
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 26 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Just grabbed one of these. Don't see many around which is nice, same with the PAM.
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06-02-2011, 07:29 AM	#150
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 26 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Haven't had any problems with my Panerai
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06-02-2011, 07:40 AM	#151
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	nice PAM!! __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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06-17-2011, 02:58 AM	#152
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	For those with watches stashed away check this out http://www.smh.com.au/money/investin...614-1g0sn.html __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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07-15-2011, 01:17 AM	#153
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Just got my first vintage watch, is a early 70's 1680 red submariner with all it's original papers. Might not be as flashy as the modern watches but I love it and is a collectable !! Attached Images __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 07-15-2011 at 01:24 AM..
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07-15-2011, 01:40 AM	#154
Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	What a great way to start a watch collection mate, love the submariners. They are one of the most simply and elegant watches out there. Congrats!
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