Bunches of watch outfits make commemorative watches at all price levels. You can start with Timex and go up to IWC and a bunch inbetween.
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Bunches of watch outfits make commemorative watches at all price levels. You can start with Timex and go up to IWC and a bunch inbetween.
Sadly, only Sicura commemorated the MG, and only with 1200 numbered watches, in 1975, on the car company’s 50th anniversary.
So it’s a bit of a white whale watch now.
2 NOS ones on the bay, but both way to pricey for the quality of the watch, IMO. But desirable to MG owners none the less. They used the Valjoux 7734 movement in it, which as I understand was a pretty good works, but not personally experienced with the model.
Still want one though.
Hehe.
The 7734 is pretty much the standard mvmt in chronos or I should say was in the 1970s. It was sold to Russia and they still use it in many of their watches. It was a workhorse.
Don't have a watch to show off but found this article on watch advertising. Why do adds have the watch set at 10:10?
I read that one while waiting at the drug store for a script to be filled. Thanks for that one. I thought it was cool and might impress the wife so i told her about it. She said she learned about that in psyco... One of those head shrink classes she took a long time ago before she was one of those head shrink people.
Oh well, at least I impressed her that i wasnt just looking at pictures of trucks, razors and radios. Or girls. ;)
It's simpler to say they set the watch like that because it's smiling at you and it doesn't block as much detail of the watch.
Well, got this mechanical Swiss model for the markings, and after cleaning the crud out the base of the crown, it’s already ticking again!
Purchased it not running for around 130 bucks US.
Swiss made, with a Speidel band still that all really works well together. Swear it’s all original still.
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Will still be removing the stem and pulling the works to clean the dial and hopefully remove that blemish around 7oclock but I’m happy with it for a watch to inspire dialogue at the car shows. Looks it’s age and I like that..
And I love the audible ticking of a mechanical watch in the still of the night.
Few others still coming my way as I fell into a bit of a buying spree on watches last month.
A few fixer uppers to keep me busy this winter..
Will post them as I get them going again.
Cheers.
Good luck into your ventures with the watches. I am sure you have the ability and the knowledge to do a good job.
But the MG is stone age compared to this next endevour. ;)
Nice score.
Be very careful with the dial. Some of the older watches used paper based dials or paint that doesn't clean too good. If you have some Rodico some very very gentle action with that might be best.
Well the mark on the face of my vintage mg watch is in fact some of the face material itself somehow nicked and folded back onto itself. Way to delicate to fix so leaving it as is. You can’t see the speck with the naked eye and the thing works fine so leave it alone.
Whilst chasing that watch I did find a German made new in box still MG watch I decided to order as well. More as a day to day wearer.
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See through case, 25 jewels and German made, with a power reserve indicator and I laugh that I can now say I have an automatic MG.
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Fairly good lume at night and an ivory colored face.
It’s not my normal style of watch, but I like it in the collection. Once I changed the band out to a leather deployment clasp, I liked it even more.
Cheers gents.
The power reserve is a nice touch, I have never owned anything with such a thing. Nice watch!
Thanks. It’s a first for me as well.
I’d imagine the complication is a strain gage type lever off the main spring. Presume it’d only be handy when on the dresser to let you know when it needs winding, if you wanted to keep it accurate date wise. It’s always full while the watch is worn.
The crown is adorned with the MG logo and is octagonal shaped as well. I like that they didn’t build the watch around the logo, and it’s all kind of subtle in its markings.
It’s eye catching, at least in Orangeville circles. Hehe.
Never got interested in watches.
I thought about it but just never found the time.
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The power reserve indicator or up down indicator was a complication used mostly in pocket watches. In the early 20th century when a watch was bought by its components that was around a $40 option.
It's more rare on wrist watches. It never was very accurate, more a style thing.
It works through gearing connected to the ratchet wheel on top of the barrel which contains the mainspring. It has a catch so when you wind the watch it moves and when you stop or it's fully wound the catch disengages it until the wind starts again either up or down.
Did a bit of shopping during the pre Christmas sales blitz and ended up negotiating a good deal on my first, and last lunar phase watch.
Watches are a rabbit hole all of their own…
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Lovely case and face, and interesting complications in it had me decide it was worth the chance and while being almost too large for my skinny wrist, it sits very nicely and I intend to start working out again this winter and hopefully can grow into it, hehe.
The lunar aperture is on a 29.5 day cycle and will visually indicate moon phase, day, date and month.
All I need on a watch,, oh and it tells time too!
Have a great festive weekend folks!
Stay on time…
Yeah, I got one also...Attachment 345667 a Zenith El primero moonphase
Nice watches both of them.
You know, the more complicated the watch the sooner it will need to be serviced and watches like that can cost a bunch of money to service and most local guys won't touch them and shouldn't.
Believe me, it's not going anywhere local. It will go back to Zenith when it needs service.
I wouldn't even send a Rolex locally...and there easy, everyone says they can fix them also.
There actually are a few competent watch repair outfits that are reliable. You have Superior Watch Service in Manhattan. The is an outfit in L.A that escapes my memory right now and in Baltimore there is another I can't think of right now.
Yes, I have heard of the one in Manhattan, there's also a place called universal watch repair that used to advertise in international watch magazine, I read a few positive reviews, but know nothing about them.
Although you were right about sending watches to so called watchmakers, the Zenith has 372 pieces in the movement, so that one goes back to them.
Well, If you want it done right and not have to worry the manufacturer is usually the best way though I've had my issues with some manufacturer stations in the U.S. Really back to Switzerland to the factory is the way to really do it. Of course they really soak you.
There are a good number of classically trained watchmakers in the U.S who are very competent. Finding them is the problem.
For how often they need service, I think a trip to the Alps to drop them off in person like makes sense. Just won’t tell the wife the reason for the trip(s).
As long as there is some vacation thrown in, she’s good to go..
Hehe.
I'm with you, when do your watches need service? I just have to update my passport....
And I hope you like bourbon.
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Believe it or not, but this is a certified chronometer from Invicta, when they made watches instead of hubcaps. I posted this on a watch fourem, and I got so many offers that I decided it was worth keeping. All kidding aside they used to make some nice stuff, this has a mop dial and a high grade 7750,keeps great time, I just don't love it. I forget the carot weight but it was substantial and there all set on prongs, for what I paid, and what I was offered, it was a good buy.
I don’t use a watch winder on my simpler complications so those won’t need service for decades.
A watch, in continual operation, might need service every 2-5 years, depending on environment, and quality of piece. From my experience, the time becomes less accurate, and that’s the trigger.
The only one in my collection I’m considering a winder for is the lunar phase since it’s a little fussy to dial back in accurately.
Figure a stopped watch doesn’t wear out.
That’s a nice looking invictus, I haven’t seen the like before.
Bourbon, is a whiskey style that has grown on me over the years. Woodford Reserve comes to mind as one I Like in particular.
Of course the original Invicta bears no relationship to the present one. The original went out of business a long time ago and the present one..well, they bought the name and that's about it.
The original goes back to the mid 1800s and made very well respected pieces.
Watches made or serviced more recently (relatively speaking) use synthetic lubricants which don't evaporate or dry out or gum up so really even with watches worn every day you can go 10 years before a service is needed. Of course complicated watches would need it sooner. Some watches use silicon mainsprings and parts which need no lube at all so those, who knows how long they will run.
Some watches like Seikos are famous for running decades without needing service probably owing to loser tolerances and slower beats.
That's fine by me, so, when are we getting our watches serviced?
Believe it or not, I recently found my high school Seiko automatic, shook it a few times, and it's working perfectly, keeping really good time, accurate to about a minute and a half weekly. Go figure.
I bought a Seiko 5 for my Dad when I was in Japan in 1970 and he wore it every day for I don't know how many years. He's been gone for for years now but I have the watch and it works fine. It's never been serviced.
Just received and installed my custom crocodile strap for my Lacroix.
Guy in V.N. Makes them by hand in line with the original odd dimensions that the mfgr had dictated with the model.
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A wide strap up near the watch, with the attachment lugs set back from the edge some so the strap rides above the pivot point slightly.
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Happy with the results, and it smells incredible!
And I picked up a solo winder to keep this one charged all the time off Amazon
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Quiet as a mouse, and so far, works well at a 2 min on 8 min off routine, switching directions each cycle.
Cheers gents.
Spectacular Mike, love to see a closer shot of the dial.
Looks like it's most likely an Annual Calendar, only have to change the date once per year. If it's a Perpetual Calender....that's an incredible find.
Looks like the old Genta designed case...the old Patek Style "gondola"....very nice.
As mentioned, close up shot of the dial would be great! Right up close, saw the earlier pics....
edited to add: You'll have to Google it, but there is a website that lists most watches and references that specifies exactly what you need to set the watch winder to, frequency, direction, etc....worthwhile to look up.
Hiya Andrew! Thanks, I’m lovin the new wrap yup.
And I can say this is annual, as I had to advance the date two days ago.
As requested, close up of the dial.
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I like the way this rides on the wrist. Bigger than any of my others, with a 70s feel kinda clunkyness.
I’ll google that site for set up info.
Thanks.
Crazy weather huh?!?
Thunder in Early match yet..
Yes, some major thunder happening down here....white out snow...in Toronto!!! Can you believe it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vmM...l=MercerReport
That is a spectacular watch...I'm envious...love the moonphase and the annual calender.
Can you find a reference number on the watch...love to look it up and read some about it.
Any classic watch with a moon phase hits the spot for me.
If you get tired of that watch feel free to send it over to me.
That’s a funny bit! Specially with how sensational everything is becoming,,
The watch is an MP 6439 tonneau case.
Hope spring is around the corner buddy! Got some roads to drive,!
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Just a few from the collection, I have OCD,obsessive collection disorder. Top Rolex from the 80s,second is a certified chronometer from Invicta when they actually made good watches, and the third is a Ball,from the bronze collection.
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Tutima 1941 fligerchronograph, and a IWC..I have about seventy more, but not a good camera, I think next time I'll post the whole bunch together, it'll be easier that way.
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Always liked the look of the IWC lineup. :tu
And the 39mm and smaller Rolex, the ones I’d like to sport on my wrist someday if I find one.