Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Originally Posted by Phrank

Here is the result of my travels through the wormhole....turns out, there's all kinds of RAD (Razor Acquisition Disorder).....in this case guess it would be WAD!!!

I specifically wanted the non-ceramic version of the Daytona, personally, not a fan of the ceramics and 6 digit maxi-cases on the newer models.

Love your Air-King by the way, classic watch, perfect size and a tank, go diving to 330 feet, wear it anywhere anytime. Found a video of a guy who froze his Rolex, then tossed the chunk of ice with the watch in the ice into a bucket of boiling water, watch didn't even blink....:-)

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Hey, what's that tiny print on the bottom of that Daytona says "Seagull, made in China".

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Hey, what's that tiny print on the bottom of that Daytona says "Seagull, made in China".

That one was more expensive, I got the one that says, "Winner 24 Hours", with the really terrible engraving.

A few more, the Concord and the West End were given to me, they are less well known brands, I think that they both have ETA Swiss movements, the Concord is a Chronograph and is well specified for a relatively unknown watch. the West End watch company has a bit of history, but is almost completely unknown these days.

The seikos, I bought because I liked the look of them, particularly the blue divers (turtle save the Oceans special edition)

This thread makes me realise that I have too many watches.

I also have two Seiko divers from the 1990s which I wear and like the looks of. What is impressive I think, is the Seiko automatic dress watch my parents gave me in the 1970s which has never had a service, and starts up with a shake. Seikos are well made.

Here's a watch which may be of interest to military enthusiasts. It's my father's Waltham, marked on the back Ord. Dept. USA. with an OG serial number. It was issued to him by the US Army during WWII, which survived Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge as well as fighting in Belgium and Czechoslovakia. He earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart as a Sgt in a Heavy Machine gun unit, Charles S. Smith. I miss him.

Purchased an Invicta Pro Grand Diver about two years ago from a well known online time piece shop. For $99.00 (current price) it's a great bang for the buck. Solid, heavy stainless case and bracelet, Seiko Caliber NH35A automatic movement, display back. So far one of my favorite watches and still runs great. If it breaks, for $99.00 I'll just buy another.

Yea, it's amazing how little a watch can cost and they make a profit. Of course when most everything is made in China and they use a basic Seiko mvmt and assemble it in Panama it can be cheap.

My current collection consists of mostly automatics, the exceptions are a few manual wind Vostoks and a Citizens Eco-Drive



My most recent



The vintage Vostoks are not overly accuracy but they are fairly cheap and fun to play with and great to take on trips as if they are lost or damaged one is not out a lot of $$$

If a watch appeals to me, is of relative good quality (it doesn't fall apart and keeps accurate time) and is a bargain, I'm happy. Would I like to own and wear a George Daniels and/or a Roger Smith hand crafted watch? Yes, very much. But I prefer owning more affordable watches, and eating. I make up for it by also buying moderately priced, good quality, Whiskey and pipe tobacco as well.

I like Railroad Pocket Watches.

I currently have 12 pocket watches in my collection, 9 of them are railroad pocket watches.

My favorites (at this time) are:

1926 Illinois Bunn Special 21j 60 Hour Model 14 Type 1



1926 Waltham Vanguard 23j Model 1908 with wind indicator and Canadian dial.


Exactly what is a Railroad Pocket Watch?
see: http://ph.nawcc.org/Railroad/Railroad.htm