Let's Talk Watches - Page 491 - The Lounge Discussion and Review on Literature, Arts, Culture

Two Plus Two Forums 2+2 Communities The Lounge: Discussion+Review

Let's Talk Watches

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 491 of 699

First

291 391 441 471 481 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 501 511 541 591 691

Last

Page 491 of 699

First

291 391 441 471 481 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 501 511 541 591 691

Last

06-21-2013 , 05:55 AM

#12251

Gaddy

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,395

So people who have five watches and bricks of benjis don't keep the watches in some sort of box that keeps them wound and running? I'm still on just the one watch, but always thought if I were to get more I should get one of those.

Quote

$25m Guaranteed WPM on CoinPoker

Join the action now

Daily Rewards • Splash Pots • CoinRaces

06-21-2013 , 09:05 AM

#12252

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaddy

I need to get a watch winding case. The omega needs to be manually wound. The stack of be his isn't to show off its just where I keep my poker BR.

Quote

06-21-2013 , 09:56 AM

#12253

hfrog355

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,404

Like a boss.

Quote

06-23-2013 , 09:40 PM

#12254

DWarrior

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,787

Radio Room watch is intense.

Rathix is boss.

I went surfing with my scuba dude, wiped out tons in shallow water, and now it has a scratch on the glass.

Quote

06-23-2013 , 10:55 PM

#12255

ChipWrecked

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,724

****'ll buff out easily. I use Brasso on a coffee filter.

Quote

06-24-2013 , 09:39 PM

#12256

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Tsao

what's the gold one?

its a vintage Telor Chronograph that was my grandfathers. He worked for the post office for 30 or so years and I believe it was a retirement gift from them. I don't know the exact story since he died in the early 90s when I was young.

Quote

06-24-2013 , 09:42 PM

#12257

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWarrior

Radio Room watch is intense.

Rathix is boss.

I went surfing with my scuba dude, wiped out tons in shallow water, and now it has a scratch on the glass.

lol thanks buddy

Where do you surf? I am still learning to surf in New Smyrna Beach, Fl. I saw this pretty sick looking Ripcurl watch I was going to buy since I dont like to wear my Submariner or Speedmaster when I go to shady poker rooms like Ocala, Jacksonville, or Miami where I might get robbed. I was going to buy it expecting an $80 price tag or so but **** it was $400! No way I am spending that much on a Ripcurl watch.

Quote

06-24-2013 , 09:48 PM

#12258

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

Just ordered a Radio Room reissue from Meranom. Wanted one of these for years.

How much did that cost? Thats pretty sick

Quote

06-24-2013 , 09:50 PM

#12259

pvn

Guest

Posts: n/a

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rathix

that's hot

take that band off though IMO

Quote

06-24-2013 , 10:01 PM

#12260

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvn

that's hot

take that band off though IMO

definitely, thats not the exact band mine has on it but its pretty close

ill order an extra leather band for this one when I get one for my speedy

Quote

06-24-2013 , 10:23 PM

#12261

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

I just ordered a band just like this with deployment clasp off Amazon.com. I doubt its as good as a Hirsch but it was only $50. I still want to go with a dark leather look with the speedmaster but this will do for awhile for a little change

Hopefully it will fit my small wrist, if not ill take the deployment clasp off of it and use it on another strap. Genuine omega deployment clasps are like $350+!! Thats insane

Quote

06-25-2013 , 12:46 AM

#12262

TensRUs

I need a hug

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,578

Bought this on ebay for $50 last week. Once it came in, I was really happy with my purchase until I realized that the hands in the middle don't function at all, and are essentially just there for design purposes.

If I wear this in public, can I get away with saying it's just the style or something, or am I better off just not wearing it around people I give a crap about? Maybe it's not even that noticeable altogether?

Quote

06-25-2013 , 06:10 AM

#12263

KPowers

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13,993

I don't know what you mean by the hands in the middle, but I'd bet your wrong.
What do the pushers at 2 and 4 do?

edit: hmmm subdial placement is off for a quartz

Quote

06-25-2013 , 09:22 AM

#12264

smurg

old hand

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPowers

I don't know what you mean by the hands in the middle, but I'd bet your wrong.
What do the pushers at 2 and 4 do?

edit: hmmm subdial placement is off for a quartz

He's talking about the chronograph I would think.

For $50, you can get a Seiko 5 (aesthetics leave some to be desired though).

Quote

06-25-2013 , 10:39 AM

#12265

TensRUs

I need a hug

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,578

lol, is that a nice way of saying I should just toss this thing out the window? Kind of a shame, it really does look nice

Oh and the pushers at 2 and 4 are just there for aesthetics, not actually buttons. Just as useful as the chronograph

Quote

06-25-2013 , 02:06 PM

#12266

ChipWrecked

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,724

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rathix

How much did that cost? Thats pretty sick

90 usd shipped with my points, still under 100 normally.

Flipping my K-34 Komandirskie to fund it. No love on WUS so it will probably go to fleabay soon.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 03:50 PM

#12267

KPowers

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13,993

tens humor me and push the 2 o clock really hard. I just can't believe they would fake a chrono.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 04:38 PM

#12268

sba9630

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,510

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPowers

tens humor me and push the 2 o clock really hard. I just can't believe they would fake a chrono.

That watch used to be sold at Nordstrom's. On the product page, one of their "experts" answered a question about the chrono functionality:

Hello! The chronograph dials on this watch are decorative.

The watch is no longer available, but doing an image search you can find numerous sites linked to Nordstrom's which show the watch sold for $19.95.

Last edited by sba9630; 06-25-2013 at 04:43 PM. Reason: added info

Quote

06-25-2013 , 04:40 PM

#12269

KPowers

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13,993

Approx. case diameter: 50mm.
Stainless steel/metal.
By: Titanium

lol
I am proud to be wrong in this case.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 05:28 PM

#12270

Rathix

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

90 usd shipped with my points, still under 100 normally.

Flipping my K-34 Komandirskie to fund it. No love on WUS so it will probably go to fleabay soon.

**** I think I am going to order one. I love the style and am really into old Soviet things.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 07:50 PM

#12271

Everlastrr

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,897

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPowers

Approx. case diameter: 50mm.
Stainless steel/metal.
By: Titanium

lol
I am proud to be wrong in this case.

I think this watch sets the new "antithesis" of this thread. I do like that probably non functional screws line up quite nicely though.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 09:09 PM

#12272

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 76,666

If you like the way it looks, who gives a **** if the chrono is not functional?

Quote

06-25-2013 , 11:00 PM

#12273

DWarrior

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,787

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rathix

I'm learning in Rockaway, NY. I just started this April. Join the Scuba Dude Яevolution imo.

Quote

06-25-2013 , 11:20 PM

#12274

TensRUs

I need a hug

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,578

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

If you like the way it looks, who gives a **** if the chrono is not functional?

I feel like it would be similar to someone sporting fake Louis Vuitton products. But sba pointed out this same exact watch was actually sold at Nordstrom, so that's good enough for me in regards to authenticity I guess. Thanks guys

Quote

06-26-2013 , 11:33 AM

#12275

Brown Keeper

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,536

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown Keeper

Does anyone have experience purchasing a piece from tourbillon?
Was walking through Crystals and saw some nice pieces.
Are they willing to negotiate like Torneau?

Anyone?