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This one arrived today and I am testing it on the wrist. Gained about 0-1 second in three hours (against a Junghans Mega 1). Looks like new, the movement in perfect condition and has a 14K solid gold case. Presumably a redial, but very well made. Might become my daily for some time. The scrap value is about 500 € and I paid less than 1000€. I do not understand why one should buy a brand new watch, looking at what they cost and what movements they have. Look at this fabuleous movement, finely finished, and the microregulator (aside the microrotor) 
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ZuanShi (Diamond) watch…
$50 watch with gorgeous dial…
Pink jewel on 12 hour index
$50 watch with gorgeous dial…
Pink jewel on 12 hour index
A circa 1953 Gyromatic..I just finished a COA on it.
Chinese-German ‚Chronometre a resonance’
Today this one, in mint condition. Most precise watch of the world and a worlds first .
Just these days I managed to find a correct new old stock bracelet. It incorporates the antenna and is not longer available since long. If the bracelet is worn, the antenna tends to break. The bracelet cost in a similar order of magnitude like the actual watch, but in both cases we are talking of < 200 €. Now I have a spare, just in case, so good for the next 30 years.
One disadvantage is that it does not have a light function, i.e. you cannot read it in the dark. On the other hand, the same battery lasts now since about two years.
.Just these days I managed to find a correct new old stock bracelet. It incorporates the antenna and is not longer available since long. If the bracelet is worn, the antenna tends to break. The bracelet cost in a similar order of magnitude like the actual watch, but in both cases we are talking of < 200 €. Now I have a spare, just in case, so good for the next 30 years
.One disadvantage is that it does not have a light function, i.e. you cannot read it in the dark. On the other hand, the same battery lasts now since about two years.
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It really depends. If a LCD display is illuminated rather often, then the lifetime drops rapidly. This is even more true in case of LED displays, which need to be powered for a few seconds every time you want to know the time. I recall that in the LED wrist watch I had long ago, the battery lasted a few months only.
No wonder that they disappeared from the market again quickly.I saw that a Timex 21j made the cover of the new Bulletin so I revived one of mine yesterday. This one surprised me as it is dated 1971 which I thought was rather late for these. I’m looking forward to the Bulletin to see what is written about them.-Cort
Today I rock'n the NEW Waltham "Field & Marine" Watch, 300m/1,000ft, 41mm, Black DLC Case Coating, 316L SS Case, 26 Jewel SW200-1 Movement, Green Sailcloth Strap with matching black buckle. The original 1918 Waltham Depollier "Field & Marine" Waterproof Watch, that DID feature a "screw down crown" was in FACT the "World's First Waterproof Wrist Watch", 8 years before Rolex introduced the 1926 Oyster! Note the factory badging on the side of the case, the model name "FIELD & MARINE" has been stamped. I believe Depollier was the very first one to do this as well, starting in 1918 Charles Depollier stamped "Depollier Waterproof Watch, Trademarked" and his trademarked "fishbowl" logo on the sides of his waterproof cases.
Post a little late. Wore this Friday.
I'm reluctant to place back to back posts in this thread, but we need to revive it. Taken before church this morning.
Early production example of the early script Genève models in the less commonly seen larger 36mm diameter with its 30mm 267 movement and neato sunken sub-second dial. I think this one dates to 1953. My second favorite Omega watch of all after the '57 Constellation 2852 with its 505 movement.
Early production example of the early script Genève models in the less commonly seen larger 36mm diameter with its 30mm 267 movement and neato sunken sub-second dial. I think this one dates to 1953. My second favorite Omega watch of all after the '57 Constellation 2852 with its 505 movement.
This is for Sunday
Seiko TideMaster
Seiko TideMaster
This weeks daily. Radio controlled, titanium case and bracelet. Made beginning of the 2000s.
New watch!
Never heard of this watch before last Sunday evening when I saw it on another watch forum. Ordered it out from Japan on Monday and it arrived to our front door before 3:00 today.
Just the thing for musical watch mavens. Accordion players too!
Never heard of this watch before last Sunday evening when I saw it on another watch forum. Ordered it out from Japan on Monday and it arrived to our front door before 3:00 today.
Just the thing for musical watch mavens. Accordion players too!
This nerdy sliderule watch is the first I’ve seen. The Sheffield calendar works are just a Bettlach 8800 but it is working just fine. -Cort
Hamilton FAPD 5101 Type1 Navigator Issued produced for one month Sept.1970
~1960 Elgin 750 durabalance 10k gold bezel
One of the last great American wristwatches.
One of the last great American wristwatches.
1973 Bulova President "B"
It uses the Bulova 11aoacb movement, which was among the last of their in-house movements.
It uses the Bulova 11aoacb movement, which was among the last of their in-house movements.
I'm wearing this today, to see how it runs for the first time it has been wound up since 1973 when it was left for an overhaul. Dug it out of one of the many boxes of watches left behind by customers. This one looks quite collectible being 9ct and a working Omega. However, engraved on the back is some real provenance.
Apparently Austin sent the Austin 7 to NZ
In 1935 it was sent to New Zealand where it competed with distinction primarily driven by George Smith and Ron Roycroft.
Apparently Austin sent the Austin 7 to NZ
In 1935 it was sent to New Zealand where it competed with distinction primarily driven by George Smith and Ron Roycroft.
This is the car. The asking price for the car in 2011 was $200,000. Selling with some memorabilia. That watch would be something to add to the collection…
Since I started looking up the Austin 7 I found lots of stuff about this little car. Probably should have started a thread just about the car itself and the man who owned the watch. It would be interesting to find out just how it ended up way out here in the sticks.
About your watch with the Austin inscription:
The car was brought to Australia and had a 16 year complete restoration by it's owner, Grant Cowie. It was raced here and in the UK. It went on the market in 2011. Asking price was $200k. Grant contributed a few times to this thread:
A couple of other photos of the car are here:
It was eventually sold to to a UK buyer, Ian Moore, who seemingly kept it in Australia until at least 2017, and it was also raced in NZ too.
The buyer, Ian Moore, contributed to this piece. His contribution starts about halfway down the page at the sub-heading: The 1931 Works Austin 7 Racing Car owned by Ian Moore from the UK:
An Ian Moore contributed a few times to this now-closed 2016 thread. I assume it's the same fellow, considering his knowledge of supercharged Austin 7s:
www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk
That club has a new home:
Here is a 22 minute video. Test driving the 100 year old Austin 7. Imagine driving this bathtub on wheels at speeds in excess of 100mph.
With the original 750cc side-valve engine and a top speed of about 40 mph, Austin 7s are supposed to be frightening. Ultra-quick steering, short wheel-base and poor brakes make them that way. I recently watched a video drive of one. The reviewer's friend had bought one, after owning a vintage high-performance sports car. He said something about why his friend might have bought it – very slow and very frightening. Less likely to die in a mishap.
22 mins, but interesting Austin 7 test drive
I am missing my thread: "Stuff I find in boxes rusting away in my shed".
About your watch with the Austin inscription:
The car was brought to Australia and had a 16 year complete restoration by it's owner, Grant Cowie. It was raced here and in the UK. It went on the market in 2011. Asking price was $200k. Grant contributed a few times to this thread:
A couple of other photos of the car are here:
It was eventually sold to to a UK buyer, Ian Moore, who seemingly kept it in Australia until at least 2017, and it was also raced in NZ too.
The buyer, Ian Moore, contributed to this piece. His contribution starts about halfway down the page at the sub-heading: The 1931 Works Austin 7 Racing Car owned by Ian Moore from the UK:
Austin 7 History : Love Local News
The Austin 7, the “The little Friend of the World’ The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1922 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by the Austin Motor Company. It was nicknamed the "Baby Austin" and was at that time one of the most popular cars produced for the British market
www.lovelocalnews.com
An Ian Moore contributed a few times to this now-closed 2016 thread. I assume it's the same fellow, considering his knowledge of supercharged Austin 7s:
Welcome to the Austin Seven Friends web site and forum
That club has a new home:
Here is a 22 minute video. Test driving the 100 year old Austin 7. Imagine driving this bathtub on wheels at speeds in excess of 100mph.
With the original 750cc side-valve engine and a top speed of about 40 mph, Austin 7s are supposed to be frightening. Ultra-quick steering, short wheel-base and poor brakes make them that way. I recently watched a video drive of one. The reviewer's friend had bought one, after owning a vintage high-performance sports car. He said something about why his friend might have bought it – very slow and very frightening. Less likely to die in a mishap.
22 mins, but interesting Austin 7 test drive
I am missing my thread: "Stuff I find in boxes rusting away in my shed".
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A later 70s model Waltham by Société des Garde-Temps
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Picked up this one at the Scottsdale show . 10k gold top on steel back.
1969 Hamilton thin-o-matic with a 628 micro-rotor
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