Let's see your mechanical watches

[M Hatman]

@M Hatman I like those cases too. Patek Philippe has a line called “Gondolo” which use a similar case style that I really like. Also, the JLC Reverso is a great, classic, rectangular case.

It’s also worth checking out Vacheron Constantin’s 1921 cases. A very cool modern watch with classic roots.

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That looks awesome!!! While I do not have any wrist watches with shaped cases like that I have a few 12 size pocket watches from the 20's that are just like that. Here are two Elgin's I have at hand....

 

[MrCairo]

Here is a grouping of some of my favorite vintage Bulova's.....
From left to right: 1925 Treasurer; 1936 American Clipper; 1938 Beacon; 1947 Excellency; 1955 Bulova 23 "B" Automatic; and a 1957 Senator "G".

Superb. I am a big fan of odd shapes, especially square, rectangular and tonneau shapes. I have a Bulova incoming with more or less an identical case to your 47 Excellency, but with white dial. Here is a pic from the seller:

 

[MrCairo]

Late 1960s Longines ref. 7839-4 with manual calibre 284:

 

[Cryssarn]

Many have come and gone, here's the ones I have right now. The omega might get sold soon

 

[MtnBob]

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Many have come and gone, here's the ones I have right now. The omega might get sold soon

I had a nice vintage Speedmaster because every watch collector “has” to have one. It didn’t get a lot of wear, and I finally sold it. I don’t miss it.

My Daytona fills the chrono need, and I may add a Dato Perpetual at some point. Nice collection you have!

 

[Talbot]

I like reduced Speedies, they are really undervalued.

 

[cubex]

new here!; my Bulova A17A that I recently got from the original owner. 1959 date code with 2 services.

 

[Peacoat]

new here!; my Bulova A17A that I recently got from the original owner. 1959 date code with 2 services.

What do you mean by "2 Services?" Don't know much about watches except how to read them, so please excuse my ignorance if this is a stupid question.

Welcome to the Lounge. PC

 

[Seb Lucas]

What do you mean by "2 Services?" Don't know much about watches except how to read them, so please excuse my ignorance if this is a stupid question.

Welcome to the Lounge. PC

It means (I assume) the markings inside the case (made by a watchmaker) indicate it was serviced at least twice in its life. A watch typically needs a service every 5 years but some people are willing to wait ten. Newer watches and new lubricants can make this possible but generally you wouldn't drive a car without regular servicing, nor should you wear a watch....etc.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Bulova Director 1955

 

[redlinerobert]

My Patek Minute Repeater. It's currently being serviced at the factory.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Vintage 1950 Elgin that arrived today

 

[M Hatman]

Ok, here are three more from the "drawer of hidden mechanical history".........(my watch drawer).

From left to right 1936 Bulova step case "Senator" 15 Jewel adj with proper correct period band, next in the middle is a 1940 Bulova long case "Dean" 15 Jewel with ORIGINAL wristband as shown in this 1940 Sears ad (from the MyBulova site).

{I need to get some of these awesome ads if I am to keep accumulating these watches!! Though now that I think about it, I probably have some in the many old catalogs I have........But hey, one can always use more!!!}

And lastly on the right, a 1949 Bulova "Minute Man" with a 21 jewel upgrade movement.
I really like these old watches!!!!

 

[So33]

First foray into automatic watches, been wearing this most days since Christmas.
My next automatic will have a longer reserve time. This Propilot has 36 hour reserve. When I leave it off for day or so the reserve is used up.
Been pleased with it overall.

 

[M Hatman]

1949, "Lord Elgin" model 4611, with the retro 30's look many watch companies including Bulova were designing at this time. This one has the 626 21 jewel "DuroPower" movement with 4 adjustments ( When fully wound, it will run 50 hours). Came with the original Bakelite clam-shell hinge display box and the "shelf box" too!!!!
This is one nice watch and one of my favorites as it does indeed emulate the long case watches of the 30's I like so much. A great mid-century "modern" watch with a (then) retro feel!!!!!!

 

[Zoo]

Something with a bit of a 1970s feel.

 

[Colin G]

This one is my favourite of the few I own.

 

[Nykwil]

Seiko Coral Sumo.

It sucks.

 

[Zoo]

Kitten is new to the family, the watch is not.

 

[Peacoat]

Really nice watch; excellent kitten.