I used to have an Elgin railroad pocket watch that my grandfather gave to me when I was a teenager.
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Anyone else into automatic wristwatches?
- Thread starter HeavyDuty
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If you would be interested in a nonworking Waltham I have one I could send you. It was made in 1908 and the case has some wear to it. It might be a simple, inexpensive fix, or, it might need to be thrown away. If interested, PM me your address. (I am not a supporting member so I am not offering it for sale.)
Nudging this thread with my Seiko SRPE53 on a CNS seal strap. Just a great little do-everything sports watch! The blue really seems to pop on this strap - though like many seiko dials it’s impossible to photograph well and really comes alive with a bit of movement against the light.
Here's my Seiko SKX033 Submariner with black bezel and NATO strap, love it!
Seiko Shogun SBDC007 on Sinn silicon strap
After years of trading divers, I've finally worked my way today to my personal favorite. I reached my target chrono years ago (the panda-dialed Daytona I previously posted). Now, time to slowly climb the trade ladder to my favorite dress watch. Still deciding on the target, but I am leaning towards the Grand Seiko SGBY 007.
Great strap. I probably have 5 from Aaron. He's the best. I no longer bother with anyone else for custom straps.
Gorgeous Fifty Fathoms. The SGBY007 is one of my favourites also. Great choices!
Thank you. Have you had the chance to try on the 007? I managed to see but not try the 009. It looks spectacular, too, though a bit sportier. Limited editions make being patient all the more difficult.
This has been my daily driver the last several months.
No, you don’t need to keep them running. It is, however, a minor inconvenience to rewind and reset when they’ve run down. They normally have a 38-40 hour power reserve when off the wrist. On the wrist they are always winding.
Yup - OP, you can also put them in a box that moves slowly, keeping them wound-up. But if you don't plan to put them on for longer period of time, it's best to let them unwind and leave them safely stored.
I had one of those. Great piece.
EDIT: I had to sell it when I was broke. Now I’m buying watches again. Life is strange.
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Seiko Marinemaster 300 SBDX001
The first release from 2002 or so.
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Quick "still life" with my EF 70-200/4L IS USM lens and EF12 II Extension Tube on my Canon 6D, handheld at ISO 10000 in ambient light.
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date.
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date.
Cool thread. I totally missed it.
Love the old Seikos.
Just gifted my 32yo son this SKS173 that I bought in Nassau a couple decades ago. He's getting into automatics, so this is one I've wanted to pass on early.
This pic is before I added an oyster bracelet for him. It's a great running piece and hopefully he gets a lot of years out if it. He's been wearing it daily for about a month now. If I can fin a pic with the bracelet I'll add it here.
Love the old Seikos.
Just gifted my 32yo son this SKS173 that I bought in Nassau a couple decades ago. He's getting into automatics, so this is one I've wanted to pass on early.
This pic is before I added an oyster bracelet for him. It's a great running piece and hopefully he gets a lot of years out if it. He's been wearing it daily for about a month now. If I can fin a pic with the bracelet I'll add it here.
