Railroads were instrumental in the development of hyper-accurate wristwatches and wall clocks. Only the best timepieces are railroad approved and ready from durability and accuracy.
Speaking of hyper accuracy, the Citizen AT4007-54E is on sale for $323, discounted down from $600.
Sapphire glass crystal face, surgical-grade stainless steel case, syncs with the atomic clock in all US and the GMT timezones for date/time, and recharges via outdoor AND indoor solar power through the dial.
On the topic of watches... I really want a skeleton watch, but don't have a bunch of money to spend on one and don't want one with crappy mechanics. I need a better jorb.
The only watches I like are the simple, clean skeleton watches, nothing flashy other than the mechanism. I've never been able to consistently wear a watch though, so spending a bunch on one doesn't appeal to me.
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Bulova Accutron 63B110 for $149 Bulova is a trusty old brand, and their "Accutron" line introduced a horologically revolutionary and fascinating movement. It once used a tuning fork positioned between two electromagnetic coils, vibrating at 360Hz, to set the time. Rather than ticking, the watch emitted a faint, high-pitched hum in operation. Sadly, the tuning fork movement now lives on only in Bulova's logo, as every "Accutron" model since 1977 has used quartz. Bulova watches are nevertheless known for their accuracy and reliability, even after the changeover.
TW Steel CEO Chronograph for $250 This one has a Swiss Ronda or Japanese Citizen-Miyota quartz movement. Very good! Not usually my cup of tea on the design, but there's something about it that I like. I think it's the angularity of the hands.
Timex T2N639 for $19.99 (8 HOURS REMAINING) Another day, another Timex. This 40mm quartz number features the classic, easy-to-read Timex dial design in a size that will handily fit virtually any man's wrist.
Wenger Commando Chrono for $149.95 Wenger and Victorinox are the two companies behind the famous "Swiss Army" line of products. In watches, Victorinox is probably the stronger brand, but Wenger is nothing to seeze at. This 42mm chronograph (large, but not obscene) has sub-dials for seconds, minutes and hours, powered by a sturdy quartz movement and protected by a crazy-durable sapphire crystal face!
Yes, it's a screwdown cap that inhibits water from entering through the mount for the crown. I believe that design was first introduced on Russian diving watches.
Speaking of diving, some of you may want to know what the water resistance really means on a watch. That TW Steel, for example, is rated for 5 ATM (atmospheres), or 300 ft. But what does that really get you?
Railroads were instrumental in the development of hyper-accurate wristwatches and wall clocks. Only the best timepieces are railroad approved and ready from durability and accuracy.
I want a Ball RR standard watch SO BAD.
This watch is super cool. This thread is making me want to get into watches. I've been wearing Grennen watches for the past few years. Anyways my grandpa's dad was a conductor so I need to talk to my grandma to see if he had any train watches.
I got my AK Homme this week and it doesn't keep time. After I set the time, the second hand continues to move and sometimes I'll get ten minutes of movement out of the minute hand but then it just stops. :/
1) A second hand that continues when you've pulled out the crown to set the time is called a non-hacking movement. Totally normal!
2) Did you shake the watch to get it started, then wind it from the crown with the crown inserted? Winding is up to forty revolutions, turning the crown clockwise.
I'd be a little surprised if it were actually broken.
Seiko Sports 5 for $79 Auto movement, exhibition caseback, durable stainless steel. Nice, reliable watch.
Steinhausen Grid Elite for $29.99 Another Germasian brand that uses Asian movements under a vaguely Germanic name. This has a Citizen-Miyota quartz from Japan, so it's pretty good despite the tidal flood of BS pouring out of this brand. I like the look, too.
Rotary GS0241 for $59 This is a beautiful, beautiful watch from this British watchmaker. It's another Citizen quartz movement, but it looks sensational and it's discounted down from $325. This is a great deal on a fancier watch that could be worn casually, or as a dress watch in all but the most somber affairs.
Rotary GS00022 for $59 Rotary makes an obvious homage to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with this watch, right down to the "Mercedes" three-point star representing land, sea and air on the hour hand. If you've ever wanted the Rolex look, here it is for $60.
Rotary GB02527 for $99 You don't see too many skeletonized watches with Japanese movements in them, but this is one of them. Another Citizen-Miyota movement, this a cool and elegant stainless steel watch. It's 43mm, though, so people who dislike larger watches (<6.5" wrists) may want to steer clear.
Rotary LS42825 for $59 One for the ladies! This small, 29mm watch is SUPER classy. The style is admittedly somewhat masculine, but it's very clean and the blue hands are pretty.
1) A second hand that continues when you've pulled out the crown to set the time is called a non-hacking movement. Totally normal!
2) Did you shake the watch to get it started, then wind it from the crown with the crown inserted? Winding is up to forty revolutions, turning the crown clockwise.
I'd be a little surprised if it were actually broken.
Shook it to get it going all morning, Set the time just now and wound it clockwise (LOL IT'S A WRIST CLOCK) 40 times. I'll keep my eye on it.
Edit: 5+ minutes later the minute hand has not moved. :/
Sooo... It's been a busy weekend for me. I have a boatload of watches coming! Very excited about these. Most of them are powered by well-graded Sea-Gull movements, 'cept for that Indian one which uses HMT's own design.
HMT Jhalak (Indian's largest mechanical watchmaker)
Tao International TAO-044WD (Small seconds, day/night, 24-hours)
OH! And I totally forgot about two more that I have coming:
Jaragar ?????? I LOVE the big second hand, very unique! Also, open heart? I fell in love. Probably average quality at best, but the price was fine.
And I went against my own rules on the Fineat brand and bought one. I bought one for a couple reasons:
1) It was $15. Shipped.
2) The links of the bracelet don't appear to be folded. What the whaaaaat? Unheard of in this pricerange.
3) The rear of the case is engraved with "Shenzhen Fineat Clock & Watch Co. Ltd." This level of honesty from these mushroom brands is unheard of. If the cases aren't sterile, they're usually stamped with crap like "Made in some European country famous for its engineering prowess (but not really because fuck you)".
4) OH GOD SUCKER FOR SKELETONS IT'S A PROBLEM.
5) The movement doesn't look half bad. It's not amazingly well-machined, but it's not covered in scratches or burring. So hey, worst case I'm out a really god damn nice cheeseburger.
OH! And I totally forgot about two more that I have coming:
Jaragar ?????? I LOVE the big second hand, very unique! Also, open heart? I fell in love. Probably average quality at best, but the price was fine.
And I went against my own rules on the Fineat brand and bought one. I bought one for a couple reasons:
1) It was $15. Shipped.
2) The links of the bracelet don't appear to be folded. What the whaaaaat? Unheard of in this pricerange.
3) The rear of the case is engraved with "Shenzhen Fineat Clock & Watch Co. Ltd." This level of honesty from these mushroom brands is unheard of. If the cases aren't sterile, they're usually stamped with crap like "Made in some European country famous for its engineering prowess (but not really because fuck you)".
4) OH GOD SUCKER FOR SKELETONS IT'S A PROBLEM.
5) The movement doesn't look half bad. It's not amazingly well-machined, but it's not covered in scratches or burring. So hey, worst case I'm out a really god damn nice cheeseburger.
Anyhow, here it is:
Oooh... Let us know how the quality is when you get it. Even if it's just a touch above 'meh', that looks fantastic.
I have a huge backlog of videos to get on, and I promise I'll catch up tonight so I'm ready to do my new acquisitions. I need a better way of propping up my cellphone's camera, but I may have solved the audio issue with lav mic that should work. WE SHALL SEE.
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Orient Esteem for $119 [Black / White]
Rotary Aquaspeed Chrono for $89.99
Bulova 96A125 for $99.99
Junkers JU-52 for $99
And just because I love Germasian watches...
Lucien Piccard Grande Casse for $80
And one for the ladies!
Bulova 96r151 for $224
I want a Ball RR standard watch SO BAD.
Sapphire glass crystal face, surgical-grade stainless steel case, syncs with the atomic clock in all US and the GMT timezones for date/time, and recharges via outdoor AND indoor solar power through the dial.
I have had Seiko since I started wearing a watch, which was high school graduation.
On the topic of watches... I really want a skeleton watch, but don't have a bunch of money to spend on one and don't want one with crappy mechanics. I need a better jorb.
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Thought they were interesting.
Bulova Accutron 63B110 for $149
Bulova is a trusty old brand, and their "Accutron" line introduced a horologically revolutionary and fascinating movement. It once used a tuning fork positioned between two electromagnetic coils, vibrating at 360Hz, to set the time. Rather than ticking, the watch emitted a faint, high-pitched hum in operation. Sadly, the tuning fork movement now lives on only in Bulova's logo, as every "Accutron" model since 1977 has used quartz. Bulova watches are nevertheless known for their accuracy and reliability, even after the changeover.
TW Steel CEO Chronograph for $250
This one has a Swiss Ronda or Japanese Citizen-Miyota quartz movement. Very good! Not usually my cup of tea on the design, but there's something about it that I like. I think it's the angularity of the hands.
Timex T2N639 for $19.99 (8 HOURS REMAINING)
Another day, another Timex. This 40mm quartz number features the classic, easy-to-read Timex dial design in a size that will handily fit virtually any man's wrist.
Wenger Commando Chrono for $149.95
Wenger and Victorinox are the two companies behind the famous "Swiss Army" line of products. In watches, Victorinox is probably the stronger brand, but Wenger is nothing to seeze at. This 42mm chronograph (large, but not obscene) has sub-dials for seconds, minutes and hours, powered by a sturdy quartz movement and protected by a crazy-durable sapphire crystal face!
Edit: Machining on the watch body is meh as well.
2) Did you shake the watch to get it started, then wind it from the crown with the crown inserted? Winding is up to forty revolutions, turning the crown clockwise.
I'd be a little surprised if it were actually broken.
Seiko Sports 5 for $79
Auto movement, exhibition caseback, durable stainless steel. Nice, reliable watch.
Steinhausen Grid Elite for $29.99
Another Germasian brand that uses Asian movements under a vaguely Germanic name. This has a Citizen-Miyota quartz from Japan, so it's pretty good despite the tidal flood of BS pouring out of this brand. I like the look, too.
Rotary GS0241 for $59
This is a beautiful, beautiful watch from this British watchmaker. It's another Citizen quartz movement, but it looks sensational and it's discounted down from $325. This is a great deal on a fancier watch that could be worn casually, or as a dress watch in all but the most somber affairs.
Rotary GS00022 for $59
Rotary makes an obvious homage to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with this watch, right down to the "Mercedes" three-point star representing land, sea and air on the hour hand. If you've ever wanted the Rolex look, here it is for $60.
You can also get the significantly superior Orient Ray for $139. (Or in blue.)
Rotary GB02527 for $99
You don't see too many skeletonized watches with Japanese movements in them, but this is one of them. Another Citizen-Miyota movement, this a cool and elegant stainless steel watch. It's 43mm, though, so people who dislike larger watches (<6.5" wrists) may want to steer clear.
Rotary LS42825 for $59
One for the ladies! This small, 29mm watch is SUPER classy. The style is admittedly somewhat masculine, but it's very clean and the blue hands are pretty.
Edit: 5+ minutes later the minute hand has not moved. :/
Edit Two: It's still 12:43 :P
That Rotary skeleton is veeeeery tempting.
Pulsar by Seiko Chronograph for $34.99 (reg. $155)
This is a fantastic quartz beater watch. Looks slick, too!
And for the ladies: Danish Design IV15Q789 for $62
Powered by a Citizen-Miyota quartz movement, these watches are designed by a young Danish artist. Very thin, petite watch.
HMT Jhalak (Indian's largest mechanical watchmaker)
Tao International TAO-044WD (Small seconds, day/night, 24-hours)
Parnis Portugese (Power reserve/Small Seconds)
Parnis ??? (Day/Date/Month/24-hour/day+night)
Does that HMT have any movement on the face, or is the open heart just for fancy?
I'm a sucker for anything with blue hands/numerals, too.
Jaragar ??????
I LOVE the big second hand, very unique! Also, open heart? I fell in love. Probably average quality at best, but the price was fine.
And I went against my own rules on the Fineat brand and bought one. I bought one for a couple reasons:
1) It was $15. Shipped.
2) The links of the bracelet don't appear to be folded. What the whaaaaat? Unheard of in this pricerange.
3) The rear of the case is engraved with "Shenzhen Fineat Clock & Watch Co. Ltd." This level of honesty from these mushroom brands is unheard of. If the cases aren't sterile, they're usually stamped with crap like "Made in some European country famous for its engineering prowess (but not really because fuck you)".
4) OH GOD SUCKER FOR SKELETONS IT'S A PROBLEM.
5) The movement doesn't look half bad. It's not amazingly well-machined, but it's not covered in scratches or burring. So hey, worst case I'm out a really god damn nice cheeseburger.
Anyhow, here it is:
Refer to my post here.