- Posts
- 6,586
- Likes
- 11,261
MSNWatch
路路Vintage Omega AficionadoLet's see them!
Looking back: Best or your favorite watch purchase of 2013
- Posts
- 25,980
- Likes
- 27,616
ulackfocus
路Modern is easy - I only bought one, just like I do every 5 years whether I need a new watch or not. 馃槣
Vintage is a head to head battle, and it's about as evenly matched as you can get.
In the red corner, fighting in the brown strap, is the 1961 Flagship weighing in at caliber 341:
In the blue corner, fighting in the black strap, is the 1948 Centenary weighing in at caliber 30.10 JUB:
I might have to give the nod to the Longines based on an ever so slight edge in the condition scoring, and of course and original strap, buckle, and box.
There were a couple very nice middleweight contenders too:
Vintage is a head to head battle, and it's about as evenly matched as you can get.
In the red corner, fighting in the brown strap, is the 1961 Flagship weighing in at caliber 341:
In the blue corner, fighting in the black strap, is the 1948 Centenary weighing in at caliber 30.10 JUB:
I might have to give the nod to the Longines based on an ever so slight edge in the condition scoring, and of course and original strap, buckle, and box.
There were a couple very nice middleweight contenders too:
- Posts
- 3,454
- Likes
- 7,941
UncleBuck
路路understands the decision making hierarchyMike, it's one of yours, another 30.10.
Not particularly rare, not on anyone's list, just a watch that reminds me of myself.
Has some age, has some scars, but proud to have survived and still working steadfastly day after day.
Many stories to tell, many stories to keep to myself.
2013, a very, very good year!
Dennis, love the Centenary !
Not particularly rare, not on anyone's list, just a watch that reminds me of myself.
Has some age, has some scars, but proud to have survived and still working steadfastly day after day.
Many stories to tell, many stories to keep to myself.
2013, a very, very good year!
Dennis, love the Centenary !
- Posts
- 149
- Likes
- 116
hondaman
路I am kind of partial to that gold IWC. They all look great.
- Posts
- 15,048
- Likes
- 24,013
cicindela
路路Steve @ 惟FSorry Dennis you broke the rules already.
Your favorite watch purchase, not watches. Sorry you gotta pick man, but them's the rules. 馃榿
Mike, you can't start a thread like this without posting your own favorite. Just not cricket.
You guys are out of control 馃檮
Your favorite watch purchase, not watches. Sorry you gotta pick man, but them's the rules. 馃榿
Mike, you can't start a thread like this without posting your own favorite. Just not cricket.
You guys are out of control 馃檮
- Posts
- 15,048
- Likes
- 24,013
cicindela
路路Steve @ 惟FMy favorite of this year, a late arrival trumps the rest.
- Posts
- 4,440
- Likes
- 11,289
kyle L
路路GrasshopperFlipped a bunch as usual, but my favorite of this year would have to this one followed by the SMPP.
I also liked this Wide Boy Datejust 1603 with sigma dial:
I also liked this Wide Boy Datejust 1603 with sigma dial:
- Posts
- 15,048
- Likes
- 24,013
cicindela
路路Steve @ 惟FWell I can see this thread is going to be a free for all if the moderators are not even going to follow the rules. 馃う 馃榿
- Posts
- 2,399
- Likes
- 4,473
- Posts
- 12,539
- Likes
- 16,893
gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorI have two contenders, both very different watches. So it's tough for me to say which is my favorite for the year.
#1 - Gruen Airflight:
It now has the correct crown installed. Other than slight flaking on the plating underneath the back cover and a couple of small dents on the bracelet from normal use, it's pretty much perfect. Just enough use to know that it has been lovingly used.
#2 Harwood Automatic
This one had to take a second trip to a specialist watchmaker in PA, but the end result is well worth it. Keeps good time and contrary to other reviews, it has about a 30 hour power reserve. It is a very functional (if a bit small) watch.
I'll let you guys decide which is the best acquisiton for the year.
gatorcpa
PS - I have an incoming twofer this week which could challenge these. Both are Non-Omegas, but I'll give you two hints:
1. Some Omegas have very similar movements, and
2. They both have something in common with vintage Mazdas
Dennis is ineligible to guess.
#1 - Gruen Airflight:
It now has the correct crown installed. Other than slight flaking on the plating underneath the back cover and a couple of small dents on the bracelet from normal use, it's pretty much perfect. Just enough use to know that it has been lovingly used.
#2 Harwood Automatic
This one had to take a second trip to a specialist watchmaker in PA, but the end result is well worth it. Keeps good time and contrary to other reviews, it has about a 30 hour power reserve. It is a very functional (if a bit small) watch.
I'll let you guys decide which is the best acquisiton for the year.
gatorcpa
PS - I have an incoming twofer this week which could challenge these. Both are Non-Omegas, but I'll give you two hints:
1. Some Omegas have very similar movements, and
2. They both have something in common with vintage Mazdas
Dennis is ineligible to guess.
- Posts
- 25,980
- Likes
- 27,616
ulackfocus
路Mike, you can't start a thread like this without posting your own favorite. Just not cricket.
Agreed - picures please!
Sorry Dennis you broke the rules already.
Your favorite watch purchase, not watches. Sorry you gotta pick man, but them's the rules. 馃榿
Okay - Longines Flagship it is then!
Well I can see this thread is going to be a free for all if the moderators are not even going to follow the rules. 馃う 馃榿
You guys are out of control 馃檮
Yes, it's part of our charm.
A no brainer, eh? And just in time to make the academy's awards!
- Posts
- 4,440
- Likes
- 11,289
- Posts
- 25,980
- Likes
- 27,616
ulackfocus
路I have two contenders, both very different watches.
Easy one for me to answer!
Airflight, hands down - and that's coming from a guy who appreciates the history and movement inside the Harwood. That Gruen is 眉ber-cool.
Dennis is ineligible to guess.
D馃がt!
- Posts
- 2,399
- Likes
- 4,473
- Posts
- 536
- Likes
- 1,370
rhetoric
路Bought a couple only, but one clear favourite. Thanks, Alex. 馃憤
- Posts
- 16,176
- Likes
- 34,122
JimInOz
路路Melbourne AustraliaHard choice, either the nice little "Tuxedo Omega" I picked up from Rhetoric, or the Wittnauer TRC.
Winner is:
Winner is:
- Posts
- 3,849
- Likes
- 27,355
adam78
路Gee, I can't really decide, so I will abstain further from this thread. 馃え
- Posts
- 25,980
- Likes
- 27,616
ulackfocus
路If there weren't already dibs on most of these watches, there will be after this thread. 馃槈
- Posts
- 536
- Likes
- 1,370
- Posts
- 3,080
- Likes
- 3,569
pitpro
路I can't decide either, but...
I'll only post this beauty
NOS 1970 Jaeger LeCoulte Deep Sea Master Mariner
Full set
I'll only post this beauty
NOS 1970 Jaeger LeCoulte Deep Sea Master Mariner
Full set
Similar threads
- Posts
- 1
- Views
- 1K
- Posts
- 113
- Views
- 14K
