Thread: Wrist Watches

I don't know about that. Some of the Fountain pens I've seen lately aren't that far off from very good quality watches.

Originally Posted by OiRogers

From this thread, I've decided I really *NEED* an Omega Speedy.... that watch has been on my short list for years. I've got a Planet Ocean which I've abused to all ends and it still runs like a top...

On a very positive note, razors seem to be a much cheaper hobby than fountain pens... and fountain pens were worlds cheaper than good watches.

I still think about getting a classic moonwatch one day, although the new version with the co-axial movement, like that in your PO, looks really good. I don't own a chrono, but I still haven't given up hope on a Calibre 11 Heuer Carrera. Maybe you hava a lead on one, Nelson?

Yeah, fountain prices have gone up for some brands. I am lucky I got into them back when I did.

If you had asked me about this at this time last year I had that exact watch but sold it to a guy in Switzerland. I also had an Autavia I sold also. If you want a classic moonwatch you want the one with the classic mvmt.

I am a big fan of Zodiac watches. The old ones that were made before the company was sold. The Sea Wolf and The Super Sea Wolf were among the most attractive watches I have known. Fossil bought out Zodiac and no longer makes the type of watches that Zodiac were famous for. They were very popular among military personnel.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If you had asked me about this at this time last year I had that exact watch but sold it to a guy in Switzerland.

Ouch. Been looking for one since 07.

Originally Posted by sparq

Speaking about the costs, are there any Tourbillon watch owners around?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Always a comedian in the group eh?

If I could afford one of those I'd buy this site.

Actually you can get a Chinese version for about 3 grand.

Are we talking about the same thing here?
I've seen Tourbillon watches for under a grand.
Granted, still many times more than what I spend on a watch, but not shocking compared to high end razors.

The cheapest ones I've seen are at least 3 grand and those are the Chinese versions. I've never seen one for a grand.

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Here is my new watch, an american brand with a Swiss valjoux 7750 movement. A Hamilton Frogman.

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Nice watch however Hamilton is a Swiss brand. They used to be an American brand prior to the 1960s but were bought out. They are part of the same outfit that owns Omega.