Watches - another OCD problem
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Because I am a prat and am used to wearing a waterproof watch, I got into the bath with this (un-waterproof) on this morning…...
I belted around to the local watch man and asked him to whip the back off. Result, no water penetration at all. I won't be doing it again in a hurry, but at least I now know, it'll deal with my stupidity better than some…....
Ouh my lord G that is one seriously nice watch.
I can't believe you went in to the Bath with it….....
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I would like to purchase a watch from the year I was born (1975).
Any recommendations?
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Omega's are always good value !
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Funny you should say that; I was going to suggest a Speedmaster Professional. Classic watch that can be found for a reasonable price on the secondhand market and will fit in with any setting, from wearing a tux to wearing grubby jeans.
Finding a watch with a verified build date in 1975 might be complicated, as most don't include that information clearly, and good watches don't change much from year to year (unlike cars, for instance).
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Finding a watch with a verified build date in 1975 might be complicated, as most don't include that information clearly, and good watches don't change much from year to year (unlike cars, for instance).
thats what i was thinking. you may have to settle for made around the 70s rather than specifically 1975. To get an accurate date like that usually means its really special and rare or it was bit of a flop and didnt get reproduced for the following years.
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Give Wingates a call here:
http://www.tic-tock.com/wingates/
It is where I buy my serious used watches…....
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thanks for the guidance all.
i'll peak around & see what i can find.
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budget not set yet, but i am trying my best to not fall down the rabbit hole Dexter referenced a few posts up
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went to an antique auctions today just to look and had to hire a van to get everything home… this is one of them
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nothing fancy but fell in love with it as soon as i saw it. No makers mark that i can see and no branding of any kind [one of the reason i liked it], its hallmarked 1918 so that's all i know for now. still runs but doesn't keep good time so need a good service and hopefully they can tell me more.
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Damn it, I did it again… -
Are you referring to just seamasters or seamaster professionals? The pre-bond SMP came in two sizes and in quartz and auto starting in the early 80s. They are more dive oriented and the precursor to the current models. There are also a lot of models from the 50s on with the name seamaster that referred to their level of water resistance. From what I've seen they range in size from 36-40mm but hardly ever more or less. They might also have additional badging like Cosmic or even Deville. Be very careful when buying the older seamasters as there are TONS of cobbled garbage pieces out there. Good luck!
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New Helson Blackbeard in the house! Killer lume don't ya think?
