Watch of Today

[rodralph]

Today was a Black Monster day for me.

 

Picked this one up from the ‘bay for about $70 including shipping. The seller stated that it needed to be repaired. I simply adjusted the rotor a little bit, and it has been running extremely well. Have been wearing it for two days without any issues. The bezel has a few scratches, but that does not bother me at all. I just love the lume on these watches. 

 

[noirrac1j]

Very nice watch.

 

JC

[stroppy]

Most folks don't know a Certina from a Ford Cortina, very nice!

I like it because it gives me a connection to my dad whom I adored.

[jeffc83]

Today's watch, last Timex for the week. (maybe, lol)  Love this style, is definitely rare.

[stroppy]

This one came to visit my wrist today:

 

[bobm12]

I'm more like: " this watch was 'renting' my wrist today" :D

 

[jeffc83]

I'm more like: " this watch was 'renting' my wrist today" :D

 

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This one is still on my radar to get soon;)

[noirrac1j]

I'm more like: " this watch was 'renting' my wrist today" :D

How much is the rent? 

Edited March 21, 2016 by noirrac1j

[noirrac1j]

This one came to visit my wrist today:

 

Stroopy! A Q&Q watch?  :geek: 

[ro63rto]

Today's watch, last Timex for the week. (maybe, lol) Love this style, is definitely rare.

Was going to get one of their "Originals" models similar to this.

[bobm12]

 

How much is the rent?

It actually works this way: I show my watch collection to the wife. She choses one for me to wear and I set a price so I can spend the money in...more watches! So, to answer your question Joe, rent is variable but she thinks it is me joking....until she check the statements! :)

[noirrac1j]

Bob, you are truly a distinguished member! Ha ha ha...!

 

J

[stroppy]

Stroopy! A Q&Q watch?  :geek:

Yeah...I know it isn't high-end and all and I do know that Q&Q are Citizen's "cheapy" watches but it was a gift and when I meet up with the person who gave it to me I kind of consider it nice and polite to wear the watch.  Actually it keeps excellent time, looks quite nice and, hey, it does its job.

:D

[stroppy]

It actually works this way: I show my watch collection to the wife. She choses one for me to wear and I set a price so I can spend the money in...more watches! So, to answer your question Joe, rent is variable but she thinks it is me joking....until she check the statements! :)

Ah the joys of marriage...shared bank accounts...wife does the budget...wife looks sternly at you when you gaze longingly at that new watch/car/tv/stereo, etc...  Wife controls the hoarding instincts and wife ditches stuff that you always think should never have been thrown out.  Women...just marvellous!  :P  ;)

[stroppy]

I'm more like: " this watch was 'renting' my wrist today" :D

 

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Oh I like that one...but my wallet doesn't!  Oh the pain...the pain!

[stroppy]

Today's watch, last Timex for the week. (maybe, lol)  Love this style, is definitely rare.

Hey Jeff...looky here:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-OLD-STOCK-1978-SUPERB-RAREST-TIMEX-PRESIDENT-QUARTZ-GOLD-SS-SERVICED-/262311926149?hash=item3d13025

 

An $800 Timex....youch! :startle:

[jeffc83]

Hey Jeff...looky here:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-OLD-STOCK-1978-SUPERB-RAREST-TIMEX-PRESIDENT-QUARTZ-GOLD-SS-SERVICED-/262311926149?hash=item3d13025

 

An $800 Timex....youch! :startle:

 

Holy *#^@*!  Are they out of their frigging minds?  I have a few similar to that one and it is nothing special, ROFL :sick:  It's not like that is REAL gold there;)  That must be a record for "one" of the stupidest prices on Ebay!  Can I give them the prize?  :D

[bobm12]

...and it was SERVICED!!! :D

 

PS. Now what was the cleaning method's name again?

[jeffc83]

OH, you mean the very technical dunk and swish that is favored by ALL watchmakers?  LOL :D

[noirrac1j]

Yeah...I know it isn't high-end and all and I do know that Q&Q are Citizen's "cheapy" watches but it was a gift and when I meet up with the person who gave it to me I kind of consider it nice and polite to wear the watch.  Actually it keeps excellent time, looks quite nice and, hey, it does its job.At 

At the end of the day, that's the bottom line--JC

[noirrac1j]

OH, you mean the very technical dunk and swish that is favored by ALL watchmakers?  LOL :D

The dunk and swish is literal--the ENTIRE movement (minus the barrel) is just thrown into lighter fluid....the depravity is shocking!

[jeffc83]

The dunk and swish is literal--the ENTIRE movement (minus the barrel) is just thrown into lighter fluid....the depravity is shocking!

Well at least I've been doing this right since day one;) it's definitely a method that has been proven and works quite well!!!

[Cad101]

Here's the 10 bob LUCERNE Stroppy. Gave it a service and stuck a strap on it. Its so 70's

 

[jeffc83]

@Cad101 I have a few like that....love them;)  Is that a pin-lever single jewel?  (I love the sound of them but annoy many others in the process, haha)

 

Today's watch is sort of a garbage pick.  This lot I picked up had a whole bunch of junk that the person said "was pure crap but I might get a part or two out of it if I look hard enough".  Well, I saw a vintage Westclox that needed some love and after just over 9 hours, she is ticking away again! (took two FULL services to get it going too)

[Cad101]

Yep pin lever one jewel beauty. If I put it on my bedside cabinet at night it keeps the wife awake I have to put it in the drawer its that loud