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Anyone else into automatic wristwatches?

This isn't an automatic watch so if this post is off base, feel free to delete, but If watches could tell a story, this one could tell some cool ones. I was 13 years old (~1978), my Mom had to stop at the neighborhood jewelry store, when those were a thing; I see this watch and am stricken. Long story short, the owner lets me put it on layaway and I come in every week and put money on it till it's finally mine. To put this into perspective, I turned 59 a few months ago.

Anyway, this watch has been with me through boot-camp and has travelled all over the world with me - it is a true testament to Seiko quality. While the battery is dead, I have 100% confidence that it would work flawlessly with a new one. This is when quartz watches became a thing, many, many years ago.
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If watches could tell a story, this one could tell some cool ones. I was 13 years old (~1978), my Mom had to stop at the neighborhood jewelry store, when those were a thing; I see this watch and am stricken. Long story short, the owner lets me put it on layaway and I come in every week and put money on it till it's finally mine. To put this into perspective, I turned 59 a few months ago.

Anyway, this watch has been with me through boot-camp and has travelled all over the world with me. This watch is a true testament to Seiko quality. While the battery is dead, I have 100% confidence that it would work flawlessly with a new one. This is when quartz watches became a thing, many, many years ago. View attachment 7032339View attachment 7032341
Thats a cool story. Admittedly, it reminds me of the Christopher Walken scene in Pulp Fiction, but we won't go there... lol. Very nice!
 
This isn't an automatic watch so if this post is off base, feel free to delete, but If watches could tell a story, this one could tell some cool ones. I was 13 years old (~1978), my Mom had to stop at the neighborhood jewelry store, when those were a thing; I see this watch and am stricken. Long story short, the owner lets me put it on layaway and I come in every week and put money on it till it's finally mine. To put this into perspective, I turned 59 a few months ago.

Anyway, this watch has been with me through boot-camp and has travelled all over the world with me - it is a true testament to Seiko quality. While the battery is dead, I have 100% confidence that it would work flawlessly with a new one. This is when quartz watches became a thing, many, many years ago. View attachment 7032339View attachment 7032341
The best watches are those that have a story attached. I have a quartz like that, an Omega Constellation that my late wife bought me for our tenth anniversary in 1996. I’d like to send it to Omega to be reconditioned.


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Another is a Seiko I bought at Service Merchandise when I was 18 or so, I was a news photographer and needed a nice appearing watch for when I was wearing a tie:


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Wow, Service Merchandise, that's a blast from the past. Ironically, I bought my first camera there, a Pentax ME Super when I was ~16 - that thing was a tank. Ironic because you said you were a news photographer.


The best watches are those that have a story attached. I have a quartz like that, an Omega Constellation that my late wife bought me for our tenth anniversary in 1996. I’d like to send it to Omega to be reconditioned.


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Another is a Seiko I bought at Service Merchandise when I was 18 or so, I was a news photographer and needed a nice appearing watch for when I was wearing a tie:


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Argh don't get me back into this !
I'm not that old, 44, but I have had my watch era, my suits/shirts/shoes/cufflinks (my god, wearing t shirts every day now :D) era, my bicycle era, my whisky era, my basses era... Thanks god I am not very rich, I have a wife and kids, and I'm reasonable, so I have way more spent time on forums and geeked the hell out of these topics than really collected them.
My favorite and daily watch is now a very practicle and sober automatic german "sport" watch : Archimede outdoor protect 39. It fits my smallish wrist well, and I don't like leather straps anymore, it smells too fast with me :laugh:.
This one killed my gas and is ageing very well, even with an active lifestyle.

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Have fun with your new hobby :D
killer watch. have long eyed that and admired on WUS.
 
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I've been busy so poking my head back into this thread.

Now I'm on new strap kick. I kinda like this grey ostrich strap (Delugs) on the GS. Very comfy. I've got a green alligator strap (Delugs) coming for my Kuoe and an orange saffiano leather (Aron bespoke)for the Expl II. More pics once those straps show up.

New straps are cheaper than new watches 🤣.. Maybe not quite as fun, but gives the watches a different character and a new wearing experience.

Oh, and my Marathon GSAR is finally shipping back to me after being away 3 months for service. 😾
 
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I've been busy so poking my head back into this thread.

Now I'm on new strap kick. I kinda like this grey ostrich strap (Delugs) on the GS. Very comfy. I've got a green alligator strap (Delugs) coming for my Kuoe and an orange saffiano leather (Aron bespoke)for the Expl II. More pics once those straps show up.

New straps are cheaper than new watches 🤣.. Maybe not quite as fun, but gives the watches a different character and a new wearing experience.

Oh, and my Marathon GSAR is finally shipping back to me after being away 3 months for service. 😾
That GS is GORGEOUS!
 
I’m born and raised in Maryland. This is a state with a lot of pride… from the Chesapeake Bay (crabs!!) to our sports teams to our unique flag. I was pumped to find a watchmaker who is paying homage to our beloved state in a subtle manner.

This weekend I picked up a limited edition Tsao Baltimore Bronze Torsk Diver Pro. It’s a 43mm automatic that is super comfortable and even includes the MD flag/shield on the rotor. #31 of 423. Cool thing is, I caught it on sale, plus an additional $50 off for new customers. Got a great deal on a nice watch I’ll wear a lot!

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