Thread: Wrist Watches

I see a downward (Upward?) trend in my life... I started with wristwatches... moved onto fountain pens and have come to straight razors... before long I figure I'll be riding a horse to work and have a home blacksmithy for shoeing my own horses.

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.

Recently, I've become enamored with the titanium Oris divers... they've treated me wonderfully as well.

I have a few others which I love and adore... my Hubolt Big Bang I was wearing when my daughter was born... it will never leave my possession even if I decide I no longer wish to wear it.

I need to figure out my spouses camera and how to post photos efficiently on the web... 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 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.