Obligatory Wristwatch Thread

[lwt16]

Good watch too. :-)

I have a memory of a couple of photos you, I believe, posted here. A before photo (with the dive bezel pearl level with the minute hand) and an after photo showing the time elapsed. Am I off on that?

Nope.. was a detail strip and re-assemble of a Sig P320.

[spinmove_]

Regardless of the price I have found timex watches to be junk. I quit buying them. Spend a little more and get a japanese solar powered.

I spent even less and got a super cheap Casio as posted above. I have a feeling it’ll last longer than that Timex.

[Guerrero]

Does anybody use the twirly rings or are they just fashion features?

I've had dive-type watches for over 25 years; I don't think I've ever really used the bezel as a timer. At this stage in my life, for me, my phone acts as a better timer and I think I'd rather have that real estate for a larger face, so that my old eyes can see it better.

[vcdgrips]

RJ

I sold watches at Macy's in High School/College and did the same during Law School at a small local jewelry store chain. I am a bit of a watch geek with champagne tastes on a cider budget.

1. Concur re Eco Drive having to charge up. In many Quartz/quartz like watches, the second hand going in 2-5 secs increments is called the EOL (End of Life) indicator and is telling you it is time for a battery/charge.

2. If a new watch is in mind, I offer the following.

A. Certina with their "precidrive" ETA Quartz Movement. 20 seconds per year accuracy. If you sign up an email with Jomashop, that should get you a coupon and close price wise.
Certina is part of the SWATCH Group ( Tissot, Hamilton, Mido, Omega etc.)
https://www.jomashop.com/certina-wat...11-056-00.html

B. https://www.jomashop.com/certina-wat...17-051-00.html
also a Precidrive as per the Certina website.
https://www.certina.com/fi/watch/ds-...c0322511705100

C. Tissot Quartz Chrono. While it is an NBA Special Edition, the logo is on the case back only. It looks to have a red second hand with a red and blue accent ring on the chrono pushers to signify its "specialness."
https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watc...171101700.html

D. 34MM version of the iconic Citizen Promaster Dive Watch in Blue. Swap straps and it can go with anything.
https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-EP605...apparel&sr=1-1


Let us know re charging and if you get a new watch.

[penates]

pics?

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[theJanitor]

All day patching the roof ahead of Hurricane Douglas




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[RJ]

RJ

I sold watches at Macy's in High School/College and did the same during Law School at a small local jewelry store chain. I am a bit of a watch geek with champagne tastes on a cider budget.

1. Concur re Eco Drive having to charge up. In many Quartz/quartz like watches, the second hand going in 2-5 secs increments is called the EOL (End of Life) indicator and is telling you it is time for a battery/charge.

2. If a new watch is in mind, I offer the following.

A. Certina with their "precidrive" ETA Quartz Movement. 20 seconds per year accuracy. If you sign up an email with Jomashop, that should get you a coupon and close price wise.
Certina is part of the SWATCH Group ( Tissot, Hamilton, Mido, Omega etc.)
https://www.jomashop.com/certina-wat...11-056-00.html

B. https://www.jomashop.com/certina-wat...17-051-00.html
also a Precidrive as per the Certina website.
https://www.certina.com/fi/watch/ds-...c0322511705100

C. Tissot Quartz Chrono. While it is an NBA Special Edition, the logo is on the case back only. It looks to have a red second hand with a red and blue accent ring on the chrono pushers to signify its "specialness."
https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watc...171101700.html

D. 34MM version of the iconic Citizen Promaster Dive Watch in Blue. Swap straps and it can go with anything.
https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-EP605...apparel&sr=1-1


Let us know re charging and if you get a new watch.

Much obliged.

I took it upon myself to attempt to penetrate the female mind today. As subtle as I could muster, I circled around the subject as follows:


Me - Dear, would you like me to pick out a new sports watch for you?

My Darling Wife - (side glance) No, I'll pick something up next time I go to Costco.


Right then, I think I am off the hook, at least until Xmas. Still, much appreciate the suggestions, they look great.

[TheRoland]

I am considering adding a Sinn U1 to a collection of mostly other Sinns. Anyone have one and like/dislike it?

[JSGlock34]

I am considering adding a Sinn U1 to a collection of mostly other Sinns. Anyone have one and like/dislike it?

I had one and liked it, but it is quite thick and large at 44m. I sold it to fund another watch acquisition. Were I to replace it, I'd go with the new 41mm U50. Unfortunately current U1s and U50s now use Sellita movements, which is a step down from ETA.

It is certainly an iconic Sinn.

[vcdgrips]

JSG34

I thought Sellita started as an authorized subcontractor of ETA such that they are functional equivalents?