Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

Mad Dog · Jun 1, 2017

corn18
Bought this one for Mrs. Corn today. Should go nicely with her Reverso.

Hey, hey, hey...we can invite Mrs. Corn and Mrs. Mad Dog [MacGyverette] with their Rolexes to the future Cincinnati watch GTG at Dunkin' Donuts...what a riot! 👍

noordijn · Jun 1, 2017

Here's my newly arrived today!

ConElPueblo · Jun 2, 2017

Mad Dog
...a railroad grade Waltham Vanguard, model 1908, 16s, 23j with wind indicator (c. 1929

Could we agree on using the term "power reserve" in the future? I've justed spent more time than I care to admit wondering how you could tell the direction of the wind from that pocket watch 🤦

Paulomega · Jun 2, 2017

dougiedude
I thought I was doing pretty well resisting the urge to buy some beauties for the last 6 weeks... but then I guess the 'depression' finally lifted!

Two in one night 🙄(Friday):

What is the model make etc of the second watch? It is beautiful. Congrats. Did you buy this in US?

Thanks

sxl2004 · Jun 2, 2017

Just of the NAWCC EBay store. All proceedings go to charity ( I assume this stays with the NAWCC).
In any case I did not buy it for enjoyment but for the betterment of humanity
😁😎😀

Mad Dog · Jun 2, 2017

ConElPueblo
Could we agree on using the term "power reserve" in the future? I've justed spent more time than I care to admit wondering how you could tell the direction of the wind from that pocket watch 🤦

No problem, boss! 👍

I will not use the term "Up/Down" indicator either...since it could be interpreted that altimeter capabilities are being utilized. 😁

dougiedude · Jun 2, 2017

Paulomega
What is the model make etc of the second watch? It is beautiful. Congrats. Did you buy this in US?

Thanks

Thanks, yes, a seller on the 'bay from Massachusetts. It's a Girard-Perregaux Alarm, 1st Gen., '50's. 36mm (I think).

If there's a reference number, I don't know what it is.

x3no · Jun 2, 2017

dougiedude
Been looking for a snowflake for a while.

Here's the one I bought today:

Congrats Doug! One step closer to modern/vintage Rolex 😁

LawBrk · Jun 2, 2017

dougiedude
Been looking for a snowflake for a while.

Here's the one I bought today:

7021/0?

adam78 · Jun 2, 2017

A solid gold Hastings--I plan to have the original dial & hands from my gold filled example switched out to this, but the (perfectly) refinished ones look nice.

dougiedude · Jun 2, 2017

LawBrk
7021/0?

1976 9411/0, 1976 Rolex rivet bracelet 😀

Wryfox · Jun 2, 2017

Oh I couldn't resist......

Jwit · Jun 2, 2017

Wryfox
Oh I couldn't resist......

Was it this thread that convinced you? https://omegaforums.net/threads/fit-to-purpose-the-speedmaster-mark-ii-reissue.58574/#post-726976

Because I'm certainly feeling the pull

Wryfox · Jun 2, 2017

Jwit
Was it this thread that convinced you? https://omegaforums.net/threads/fit-to-purpose-the-speedmaster-mark-ii-reissue.58574/#post-726976

Because I'm certainly feeling the pull

Couldn't resist because its vintage 70s, but looks new. Isn't it a dandy?

Wanted a racing model for some time, but prefer the original vs the reissue.

I'd rather walk with history when it comes to a Speedmaster.

ConElPueblo · Jun 2, 2017

Wryfox
Couldn't resist because its vintage 70s, but looks new. Isn't it a dandy?

Wanted a racing model for some time, but prefer the original vs the reissue.

I'd rather walk with history when it comes to a Speedmaster.

Think you went with the right one 👍
The MK II fits my wrist perfectly too, while the reissue is completely wrong.

How do you find the case on yours? Going by that photo, I'd say that it has been polished a bit, but it may just be the angle?

Wryfox · Jun 2, 2017

ConElPueblo
Think you went with the right one 👍
The MK II fits my wrist perfectly too, while the reissue is completely wrong.

How do you find the case on yours? Going by that photo, I'd say that it has been polished a bit, but it may just be the angle?

Its been recently serviced by Omega, but I won't get the service data til next week (he's trying to find it, but last resort is get it from Omega). I suspect its had a full renovation, which is fine with me because I want to wear it, not stick it in a safe. Plus it just looks new again.

....Now if I could only look like I did 45 years ago.

ICONO · Jun 4, 2017

Acquired unexpectedly from EBay last week……You know how it goes, …marginal offer accepted 😉

A cracking Rolex 16264 Turn-O-Graph, white gold bezel, full Oyster bracelet, impeccable history, fully serviced, box & papers

Unfortunately I am away from Home ATM, & I have used up the 7 slots in the leather travel roll……