Let's see your mechanical watches

[saucerfiend]

I love ‘em, but with my wrists I need a 36-37mm

Same here. Guess I'll have to settle for my Rolex Datejust. Woe is me.

Brian

 

[Seb Lucas]

Pretty much agree with your Rolex sentiments. I bought a new Explorer 114270 from an authorized dealer in 2002. Sold the Explorer in 2012. The lack of a date indicator and the "retro" (to be polite) deployant clasp caused a loss of interest in the watch. My Archimede Outdoor Protect fulfills the tool watch category I thought the Explorer would fill-- though, the Archimede has a similar clasp, it does have the date function and is a well constructed watch.

I've owned a few vintage watches, but not anything too costly. If I want a watch I can wear doing physical things, it'll be an unbreakable Citizen Ecodrive - and great not to have to set the time, replace a battery or have it serviced.



The term 'tool watch' is kind of an irritating marketing term for YouTubers, not sure a Rolex Explorer as a status symbol has qualified as one of those for some decades. Certainly not the rather delicate but pretty 1016.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Today, it’s a 1966 Times Marlin on a period perlon striped grosgrain-ish strap. View attachment 260247

Now they are really pretty watches in a classic mid-century idiom and to me they look better than similar period Omegas. It's curious how such a crude mechanism, which can't even be properly serviced can survive so well for so long. A cheap shit disposable watch that ended up having heirloom qualities and classic looks.

 

[Beresford]

 

[Beresford]

 

[Turnip]

 

[Bern1]

I’ve had this one since the age of 15....

 

[Bern1]

I mean this one, nothing fancy.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I mean this one, nothing fancy.

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Caravelle watches were the budget brand made by Bulova - some of those 60's ones had Japanese or Swiss movements. That one looks a little later. I quite like the mid 1960's Caravelle Sea Hunter with the Explorer style dial. Thanks to the internet cult of cool things they now go for big money, but they were a kind of $12 Timex-style watch. Five years ago you could still get them for a few bucks.

 

[alanfgag]

A Gotham date-o-matic watch that belonged to my Dad. I remember being captivated by the moonphase display as a kid. A modest stainless watch with a swiss movement. My main wearer is out for service so I've been enjoying some watches that I've rarely worn. Might look for a nicer strap for this one.

 

[Beresford]

A Gotham date-o-matic watch that belonged to my Dad. I remember being captivated by the moonphase display as a kid. A modest stainless watch with a swiss movement. My main wearer is out for service so I've been enjoying some watches that I've rarely worn. Might look for a nicer strap for this one.

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That's a cool watch!

 

[Bonefish Jim]

One and done Omega Pre moon Speedmaster Pro

 

[Trenchfriend]

Got a nice new automatic. Again Zeppelin, nothing special, just working-horse Miyota 821A. But I just like the Zeppelin's. Nice design.
I love the hands and the cream dial on this one. And I got a ticket from Friedrichshafen to Köln, too. ;

 

[Zoo]

A watch pic from earlier today while I was running errands.

 

[Brandrea33]

Checking in with the 124060 Submariner.

 

[Trenchfriend]

My new one with the Miyota 821A has levelled out on daily 12 seconds forward.

 

[Zoo]

I took out the ceramic insert and put in an aluminum version to give it a bit more of a '70s look.

 

[Yahoody]

My two favorites

Rose gold Reverso

Matte dial 1680 Sub

 

[Yahoody]

1903 Waltham Rail road watch. Keeps time as good as any modern mechanical movement. My Great Grandfather's watch. Far as I know it has only been serviced once since built. Kinda embarrassing if you own a COSC certified, Swiss Rolex chronometer and ever care to make that comparison.

 

[Beresford]

In order to be allowed for railroad use, those old pocket watches had to meet special construction standards and pass an accuracy certification process similar to COSC chronometer standards. I think I read somewhere they had to be tested weekly. Obviously, accurate time was essential for railroads to avoid the unfortunate possibility of 2 trains being at the same place at the same time.