Daytona stay one of the best « modern » chrono!! Congrats for the set!

 

This was a present from my wife to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Perfect size (39 mm) and super comfortable to wear. Overall a great watch.

 

Pre-ordered this week, but won't ship until November... It can go almost as deep as my Sea Dweller (80%) regardless of whether that depth turns me into spaghetti sauce or not.

 

I had the day off on Monday so I did some thrift store hunting.
The first 3 were a bust, except for an amazing 50's vintage suit jacket.
In the 4th and last store I came across a bin full of watches that had a sign taped to it that said "watches $2" so I started digging.
I didn't find a Jaeger-LeCoultre or Rolex but I did find a few that I liked. I ended up getting 5 for $8. Of those 5 there are 3 the group might be interested in.
A Seiko automatic with a 6309A movement (made in 1978) that's running.
A Caravelle automatic that is not running.
And last but not least, a 21 jewel Illinois 60 hour Bunn Special pocket watch (the hands are a stunning color that I'm sure the pictures won't do justice for),
It runs but will need servicing and it needs a crystal. The dial is perfect and the movement seems to be in incredible shape.
I can't believe that after sitting in the bottom of this bin without a crystal, with 5 pounds of junk watches on it that the hands or dial weren't damaged but they're not.
I can't wait to get it back after servicing!

 

Holy shite, that’s nice!

 

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Love a sub dial watch . Two nice examples

 

Picked up this Gents Merlin 1950s wrist watch which has a 17-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely. 33mm case width and 16mm lug width. I love the shaped lugs and of course the Roman dial numerals, gold coloured markers and neat pencil hands. Original strap although it has seen better days.

 

I am awaiting the Omega Dynamic chrono i just bought. I got it from the owner of Crown and Buckle (strap store). This is his pic.

I also got a G-Shock Rangman GPS and Seiko Arnie and a vintage Sheppo (Australian jewelry store house brand) in the last month.

 

Another vintage omega strap damn. 4 this month but 1 left

 

Picked these up at my watchmaker today - Seiko Turtle with "deep blue" style dial, and Timex Q. Got a huge discount in a package deal for also servicing two Speedmaster Pros.

 

I played with one of these Seiko Arnie today, before I bought my Turtle automatic, and really liked it. It may be one to consider in the future.

 

From a few days ago. The tropic is my addition.

 

New to me Speedmaster racing coaxial

 

I bought this recently but I'm still to decide if I'm a TT fan or not.

 

Thought I saw something curious in a poorly photographed eBay listing, and took a chance.

I was right - please welcome another 145.022-71 “No NASA” to the family







Serial number is in the range of what’s thought to be correct for these, plus a cute little easter egg

 

Here’s my latest edition. Recently bought a Planet Ocean 600 GMT Titanium with the blue rubber strap and titanium double clasp. I didn’t have anything from the Seamaster side of the family, so I had a look and found this perfect blue gem.
I do know that this is a bit older of a model with the 8506 caliber, and the somewhat subdued finish. More blue than jumping at You orange.
Beautiful open style watch, a Joy to Wear!

 

Pretty excited about my latest acquisition, a crisp 18k gold Longines ref 7016 with cal 30L, invoiced to Longines agent in Italy, Ostersetzer on 1/11/1961