Thread: Watches

I got a Tissot T-race, Tag Formula 1, a Zodiac, Luminox stealth, a puma and a few digital ones

Originally Posted by RayG

+1 for Omega. Vintage Constellation (my very first watch, just recently restored), Seamaster.

Stowa makes fine mechanical watches, and are reasonably priced. I am very happy with my Marine Original.

Ecodrives are good, reliable watches. I have a Citizen Nighthawk, and i would not hesitate to recommend it.

I like Stowa! I kinda got a thing for German made stuff, and I've really REALLY enjoyed the German watches I've seen. While I might look at getting a Stowa, I'm open to suggestion for any other brand if anyone has any ideas.....

And yes, I've dropped the idea that I want a Stuhrling. I'd rather classy, like a Stowa.

Originally Posted by kasperitis

I like Stowa! I kinda got a thing for German made stuff, and I've really REALLY enjoyed the German watches I've seen. While I might look at getting a Stowa, I'm open to suggestion for any other brand if anyone has any ideas.....

And yes, I've dropped the idea that I want a Stuhrling. I'd rather classy, like a Stowa.

If you like Stowa, you may want to check Sinn out as well.



Hey, if you are still looking for that Nighthawk, lemme know.

Well...Sinn is a bit too busy for me. I don't like the diver or even most of the pilot looking watches. I prefer a more simple case / bevel. Plus they're a bit pricey. I definitely can't spend over a grand on a watch. That just ain't happening.

I stumbled upon this guy though...Manfred Schneider. I particularly like his Romana...
Watch Romane from the collection MSC Master Watchmaker Manfred Schneider & Co.

Has anyone heard of this guy? I think it'd be cool to order from the maker himself, rather than go to a jewelry store and get one off the rack.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I've been collecting pocketwatches for many years. Mostly American railway Grades but also have a fair number of wristwatches mostly vintage Seiko's. At one time I had a bunch of swiss and german wristwatches but I sold just about all of them. I got fed up with high prices and poor quality.

Where would i go about finding a vintage pocket watch in working condition, and about how much would it cost?

Anyone familiar with BALL watches?

Originally Posted by paulallen

Where would i go about finding a vintage pocket watch in working condition, and about how much would it cost?

You need to search on the web. Oldwatch.com is one that comes to mind. Its run out of a pawn shop in Oklahoma but their stuff is decent and they do at least check the stock before it goes out however with any mechanical device that maybe well over 50 years old you really need to have it checked by someone who knows what they are doing and expect to have it serviced if you want it to run properly. Cost will depend on the size, brand, model and condition. These days you could buy from about $350 up to, well the sky's the limit but well over a grand.

As far as ball goes you need to forget their claims as to history. That's all rubbish. Its a typical Swiss made watch in the lower mid price category. If you like the style and the lume system and are willing to pay the price its a quality watch.

Originally Posted by RareBreed

Anyone familiar with BALL watches?

Yup, they're excellent. I have a couple of them right now. I'll upload a couple pics when I get a chance.

Here are my two Balls <g>

Until reading the posts on this thread I never realized how ignorant I am regarding fine watches. Almost as if on cue a catalog from Manfredi Jewelery in Greenwich, Connecticut arrived in my mailbox yesterday. Wow! Look at these watches: Manfredi
I am especially impressed with the Richard Mille watches: Manfredi In the cataloc that came in the mail it has a watch called "Hommage a Boucheron" which stars at $775,000.00!

Check out Christopher Ward Watches. He designs his watches out of England with swiss parts and far east assembly. His automatic pilot watches are plain and go for around $400 or so.