Any other watch geeks here?

[Charlief]

That Devon is truly unique and what I consider a great piece. What's nice about it is 99% of the population would guess it's just a novelty. Not knowing it's worth more than a small car lol.

[cbr_chick_nh]

I think it screams money... It's so unique it's gotta cost IMO.
None the less, nice watch

[slammp]

I like the look of the watch but that thing is ENORMOUS. The knob on the side is like the size of my thumb!

[Lucas]

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Eautiful Breitling, congrats on the wings and watch

Two great pieces.

This is what I had on today.

I love the Bell and Ross but that thing is retarded big.

[Garandman]

I stopped wearing a watch when Timex discontinued this Expedition:

I sent them a letter asking why they would kill a perfect product... they sent me back a brochure of their new ugly versions.

PK

They've introduced a whole new line of "Classic" watches.

[Garandman]

Two great pieces.

This is what I had on today.

You wear a $15,000 watch?

How many motorcycles do you own?

I found a watch I liked today at Costco. I am, however, reluctant to part with $800 even though I have a $150 rebate.

[Paul_E_D]

Two great pieces.

This is what I had on today.

I'd back away from anyone I saw wearing that! Looks like an IED.

[slammp]

Looks like he's about to shoot his web potion and swing off to fight the Hobgoblin

[OreoGaborio]

Looks like he's about to shoot his web potion and swing off to fight the Hobgoblin

Or get tag-teamed by a Joker and a Penguin.

[mzdagrl]

That is a serious f'n watch. I love my Bulova. It's nothing too special, but small and tells time accurately. And I haven't destroyed it yet.

[Garandman]

I have an older (1982) Sieko dive-style watch. I would like to have the face replaced so the luminous markings are visible at night.

Can any authorized Seiko dealer handle this? Last time I sent it in was through Alpha Omega, who is out of business.

[markbvt]

I have an older (1982) Sieko dive-style watch. I would like to have the face replaced so the luminous markings are visible at night.

Can any authorized Seiko dealer handle this? Last time I sent it in was through Alpha Omega, who is out of business.

It probably wouldn't be worth the money to have a Seiko dealer do it. You can get a new Seiko diver online for under $200.

You could send it to someone like Bob Thayer Jr for a new dial ( http://www.bobthayerjr.com/ ). There's a bit of a cottage industry out there for Seiko diver overhauls. One of the companies doing it early on, Mk II Watches, actually went on to become a full-fledged watch company.

--mark

[Charlief]

I have an older (1982) Sieko dive-style watch. I would like to have the face replaced so the luminous markings are visible at night.

Can any authorized Seiko dealer handle this? Last time I sent it in was through Alpha Omega, who is out of business.

http://www.motorcitywatchworks.com/

As is with almost anything else it would be much cheaper to replace than to fix/modify. But if you are looking for a great place then Jay from Motorcity is very good. Not sure what you need but some times the original face can just be relumed.

[Garandman]

http://www.motorcitywatchworks.com/

As is with almost anything else it would be much cheaper to replace than to fix/modify. But if you are looking for a great place then Jay from Motorcity is very good. Not sure what you need but some times the original face can just be relumed.

I bought the watch the day after I graduated U.S. Army
Ranger School so it has sentimental value.

[Charlief]

I bought the watch the day after I graduated U.S. Army
Ranger School so it has sentimental value.

I absolutely understand the importance of such a piece. The most valuable watch I have is my grandfathers pocket watch. Cost me ... $$$$ ... To get it refurbished. It's worth about $300 LOL

Post up how you make out with the repair.

[9secondsflat]

Over the years I have accumulated many watches from a variety of Tag's and Luminox to several Omega's. My big $$ one is this Constellation

[Garandman]

Charlief amd Mark, thanks for the referrals. I'm going to check with the Motor City folks about a re-lum and working the bezel, currently stuck.

This is the watch. It's a Seiko Sports 100 (8229-601A) which I understand are not of any real value but does keep good time.

[Garandman]

Heard back from Motorcity. They don't usually relume my model and the guy they send it out to is backed up 3-4 months. He recommended someone else.

The relume isn't particularly pressing and it keeps narly perfect time as-is. I would like to switch to the rubber diver's band instead of the metal bracelet. I'll have to measure the width, I imagine it is the 20mm model.

[RyanNicholson]

Saw this on CL today....

http://nh.craigslist.org/jwl/2750225491.html

No way can I justify the price right now... but I would love a vintage Patek...

[NPDCPA]

Heard back from Motorcity. They don't usually relume my model and the guy they send it out to is backed up 3-4 months.

Try The Watchmaker in Stoneham. They're not fast but they're very good. They also sell new and refurb pieces. I just scored a mechanical Hamilton during their winter sale.

[Charlief]

Try The Watchmaker in Stoneham. They're not fast but they're very good. They also sell new and refurb pieces. I just scored a mechanical Hamilton during their winter sale.

Ok so I was at your house and you didn't show this? You know I collect watches too!? We are brothers from another motha!

[Charlief]

I recently upgraded one of my dive watches with a custom shark strap. Matching stitching with the dial and sweep hand. Holiday gift to myself.

[Charlief]

Just got this in the mail today. A German designed watch made in Switzerland. A big watch at 44m but wears much smaller. My second watch by this boutique brand.

A bad picture

[NPDCPA]

Ok so I was at your house and you didn't show this? You know I collect watches too!? We are brothers from another motha!

Yeah, we do run the same paths.

[NPDCPA]

No love for Oris? Just picked up a TT1 date.