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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyHi there, just seeing this part of the thread. I'm a newbie here - but definitely on the "sister" end of the spectrum, and I already posted my Seikos, which I wear all the time.
Cheers,
Sylvie
Glad we haven't kept you away!
Have you posted any Omegas?
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchySure did! In the thread "best watches purchased in 2015", my Omega issued RAF 1942 6B/159 watch.
Here's another (lady special) version....
But I really dig my Seikos too!
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Beautiful watch and from an era right up my alley!
I love prewar, may I ask how you got started/interested in vintage as opposed to the "fashion" watches?
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Syrte
·I was looking to get a nice watch strap and came across this website:
http://www.abpparis.com/photos/Straps-watchbands_ga87826.html
And stumbled on their gallery of straps, with tons of Panerais but also things like this.... (all from their website)
I admire fine craftwork and when such straps are matched with such watches, craft almost becomes an art.
(and PS I had no prior connection with them, obviously).
http://www.abpparis.com/photos/Straps-watchbands_ga87826.html
And stumbled on their gallery of straps, with tons of Panerais but also things like this.... (all from their website)
I admire fine craftwork and when such straps are matched with such watches, craft almost becomes an art.
(and PS I had no prior connection with them, obviously).
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Ramses
·I bought my first Seiko a month or two ago. I'm am really impressed by the quality / look & feel. Keeps me wondering; is - let's say a Submariner - worth 36 times the money of a Seiko?
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Syrte
·That JLC is like pornography.
Agree it's quite captivating, as a matter of fact, I ended up emulating the look with a completely different watch.
Which goes to show the NATO with gold hardware also goes a long way.... (sorry for the lousy I Phone pic)
I don't often wear a watch but can't take my eyes off of them
Wow -- how do you get into this hobby and not wear a watch?
(PS - apologies to Seiko fans for the diversion).
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Mad Dog
·Dorking around at Dunkin' with the 6309 today...good times! 👍
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyWow -- how do you get into this hobby and not wear a watch?
Last diversion or "hijack" before people get bored, it actually ties in with the art comparison earlier.
I seldom need another means of telling time.
I wear a watch as a participation in my interests, my hobby, my art.
The watches I wear take up some of my attention and my focus.
When I decide to wear a watch it is like going to an event and doesn't always work if I have other plans.
If it's not something special, why bother?
Bad answer but truthful.
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Fritz
·I bought my first Seiko a month or two ago. I'm am really impressed by the quality / look & feel. Keeps me wondering; is - let's say a Submariner - worth 36 times the money of a Seiko?
Nope....that's Rolex's secret! Get people to pay a bazillion dollars for a really well finished Seiko.
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·Cool beans...more Seikos! 😎
I'm not sure if you guys are aware of it or not, but there's a dedicated Seiko enthusiast/collector site named seikoholics.com (http://seikoholics.yuku.com). Although the site isn't nearly as active as OF, there's quite a bit of cool database information regarding Seikos. The webmaster, Dr. Seiko (Randall), is a full-time watchmaker who specializes in servicing, modifying and collecting Seikos...he fairly recently did the first servicing of my beloved Seiko 6309-7049...and he did a fantabulous job. 👍
Randall is very accommodating. I emailed him about a 6217 (62 Mas) I was considering to get and he replied right away.
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Mad Dog
·Knuckleheads at work: "Hey, Mad Dog...what did you do on your days off?"
Mad Dog: "Took pictures of my Seiko 6309-7049."
Knuckleheads at work: 😲
Mad Dog: "Took pictures of my Seiko 6309-7049."
Knuckleheads at work: 😲
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·Randall is very accommodating. I emailed him about a 6217 (62 Mas) I was considering to get and he replied right away.
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