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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • M
      mikesantor
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      I suddenly have the urge for a watch from the 40s or 50s. I dont have a clue about old watches. Can anyone suggest a brand and model in the 5 to 700 usd range? 50s watch on a cordovan NATO strap… drool.

      Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk

      Bang, Bang, Skeet, Skeet.

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      • namenessN
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        ^ Omega

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        • madmondayM
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          nameness aka the timekeeper,

          what do you keep all those beauties in to keep correct time?  i'm scared to invest in a good watch because of the upkeep involved, also, just my addictive personality, yikes.

          head high, middle finger higher

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          • ChrisC
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            Personally, I just let my watches run down, then wind and set them when I decide which one I'm wearing each day.  It only takes a minute or two and just becomes part of the morning routine.

            I have a winder that can accommodate 4 watches at a time, but frankly, that's too much effort for me.

            If you're talking about maintenance and servicing, most watch manufacturers recommend a cleaning/check up every 3-4 years for automatics and manual winders.  Of course, that's the recommendation; you can go a lot longer, especially if you rotate several pieces.

            C'mon, Monday, join us over here in the watch fanatic crowd.  You don't know the power of the Dark Side…
            🙂

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            • urbanwoodsmanU
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              Just like denim, I'm new to watches. Just got this cheap Tissot 1853, not even sure if it's real. Was only like $60 off eBay. I think it's pretty and a small step up from the cheaper Timex I have. Can't imagine paying a few grand for a watch, but who knows. I like to dive head first into the shallow end.

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              • namenessN
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                What Chris said.  I let them run down.  A good watch shouldn't require much upkeep.

                PM me with your price range and I'll throw some stuff at you.

                @madmonday:

                nameness aka the timekeeper,

                what do you keep all those beauties in to keep correct time?  i'm scared to invest in a good watch because of the upkeep involved, also, just my addictive personality, yikes.

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                • mvbM
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                  @mikesantor:

                  I suddenly have the urge for a watch from the 40s or 50s. I dont have a clue about old watches. Can anyone suggest a brand and model in the 5 to 700 usd range? 50s watch on a cordovan NATO strap… drool.

                  Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk

                  some nice pieces here http://www.timelyclassics.com/portal/index.php?route=product/category&path=61_63&page=3

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                    mikesantor
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                    Thanks for the link. There are quiet a few i like there.

                    Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk

                    Bang, Bang, Skeet, Skeet.

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                    • AnesthetistA
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                      Dornblueth 99.0 & Chronoswiss Cabrio Reverso.

                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                      • simoncS
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                        Transocean 01 Chronograph with 24mm Nato strap from Steve and Co (http://www.steveandco.com/en/c/22/Straps.html)

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                        • JiiJ
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                          Nice!

                          AIAN HA-TO!

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                          • madmondayM
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                            @nameness:

                            http://www.humantimeproject.com/

                            really interesting, if you missed the link the 1st time click on it & check it out.

                            head high, middle finger higher

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                            • hecticH
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                              Yup, saw that, I shall be purchasing one.

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                                • namenessN
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                                  @madmonday:

                                  really interesting, if you missed the link the 1st time click on it & check it out.

                                  Yeah, I bought it to support them more than for the watch.  Already gave it away.

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                                  • michaeljcrM
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                                    Look like my Dagaz Tsunami Classic is shipping on Monday, which is about four months earlier than I expected! Can't wait to see it.

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                                    • LuciferL
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                                      I think I have to get one of those human time project watches 🙂 Good project.

                                      Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                                      • simoncS
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                                        Check this out, custom leather straps, http://gunnystraps.blogspot.com/

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                                        • JiiJ
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                                          One week to go until I can order my new Breitling. I have already stocked up on Zulu straps for it, made a leather strap and bought a proper strap changing tool, the Bergeon 6767. The waiting is killing me but it'll be worth it.

                                          AIAN HA-TO!

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                                          • simoncS
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                                            What model Jii?

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