Anyone into watches/timepieces?
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Gotta love the Seiko 5 watches John. Incredible bang for the buck! Love the NATO strap with the Pepsi bezel. How is the accuracy of the 7S36 movement?
I got this SRP605K1 with the 4R36 movement (hacking and hand winding) in the end of January from Passthewatch. I’ve heard the older movement is a little more accurate. Mine was way fast for the first several days (gained nearly 200 sec/day), but settled in after 3 or 4 days. It’s now +10 to 12 sec/day and stable for the last month. I can live with that!
Please ignore the fact that the bezel wasn’t zeroed at 12 o’clock!
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I think I need to buy a seiko 5 nowJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
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Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
My budget friendly collection:
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My budget friendly collection:
There are some very cheap beaters in there!
Is that band on the Fossil, bottom left side next to the Invicta, original or a replacement? I have been trying to find one with the same die pattern at the pins.
No luck from Fossil, local repair shops or my limited internet searches. I miss the old Fossil Blue
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money spent on Watches is $$$$ you could spend on audio gear? just me 2 cents
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money spent on Watches is $$$$ you could spend on audio gear? just me 2 cents
SO true lolJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
@lunazul - The bracelet on the Fossil Blue is the original. That watch is indestructible! It's got a very cool day/date/24-hour time movement.
Have you tried looking for a complete watch like yours, perhaps with a damaged case or bad movement, from which you could steal the bracelet? -
I really need a new watch.
But I told myself the next watch I buy will be the Omega Seamaster that I’ve wanted for years.
Lol.
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money spent on Watches is $$$$ you could spend on audio gear? just me 2 cents
Haha. No doubt. But financially, watches are a far better choice, as I don't think I've had a single piece of audio gear appreciate in value, whereas 3 out of the 4 watches I've purchased in the last 2 years have.
Maybe one day my watches can balance out my audio losses. LOL.HT
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I'm not very much into collecting watches but I was gifted a Movado Museum silver and can appreciate the quality and craftsmanship.
I had an Uncle who would cruise by thrift shops and buy then resell watches on eBay. Made some good money.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
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money spent on Watches is $$$$ you could spend on audio gear? just me 2 cents
Haha. No doubt. But financially, watches are a far better choice, as I don't think I've had a single piece of audio gear appreciate in value, whereas 3 out of the 4 watches I've purchased in the last 2 years have.
Maybe one day my watches can balance out my audio losses. LOL.
Yes I agree.
My investment is safe with my 4 Rolexes. I think I spent $30,000 on the 4 and I believe resale market has them pegged at approximately $35,000.
While not a huge increase in the 8 years I’ve owned them, Atleast I’m not in the hole as I would be with audio gear.Joey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
Latest acquisition. This is quickly becoming my favorite watch in the collection. It's the basic Orient Mako II. For a little over $100 initial investment, it looks/feels like a watch worth 10 times that.
I plan to eventually replace the flat mineral crystal with a double dome sapphire crystal with blue AR coating. Also planning on replacing the bracelet with a Strapcode Super Oyster. Might also try a Nato strap on it too.
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Wow. How did I not see this thread a while ago!
Yes been through much more watches than audio gear it seems. Have some i wished I had never let go. Current collection below. Most notable are the Fortis and the Omega.
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Really like the Seamaster Joe! Of course I'm also partial to the Orient and the Seikos - great bang for buck watches.
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That Orient keeps amazing time
I had a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono that I gave to my dad
I wanted him to enjoy it for now as those timepieces stay with families for some time
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Timepieces? I've got this one:
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codycatalist wrote: »I'm not very much into collecting watches but I was gifted a Movado Museum silver and can appreciate the quality and craftsmanship.
I had an Uncle who would cruise by thrift shops and buy then resell watches on eBay. Made some good money.
I have a Movado series 800 that I purchased off John Megadeth. Nice watches, very good quality, look great and affordable.
Some very nice timepieces shown here.
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I have a Seiko kinetic watch that was my grandpa’s. He would wear it to church every Sunday, but wouldn’t wear it throughout the week. I heard from my mom that he would sit in the car shaking it up and down. Lol.
He eventually got a new watch, and this one sat around for a while. He then later gave it to me. Wore it every day for a year until one of the leather bands came apart just a few weeks ago. I have yet to fix it... I need to do that.
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I've taken a sabbatical from my watch obsession over the years. Thank goodness! My pride and joy, Breitling Emergency (stock photo, as the battery needs replacement on mine):
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This thread inspired me to leave the Apple Watch on the charger today and take this ol gal out for the day.
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Nice watch Joe. I love the mechanical watches! Can't bring myself to get a apple watch, as the technology is outdated in very short order. What are they up to now? version 4 in just a few years? The mechanical watches are timeless (no pun intended)!
I also have 2 SuperOceans (blue and coral) - love em!Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
I’m in tech and for the life of me can’t buy into the Apple Watch. I know it’s cool but laptop, tablet and phone is enough connectivity for me.
This was a gift for High School Graduation in 1987, my first Mechanical watch, Seiko 6309. Had it refreshed about a year ago and wear on occasion.
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My recent fave, been wearing alot these days. Bell & Ross GMT:
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Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
My recent fave, been wearing alot these days. Bell & Ross GMT:
Always loved those. Almost bought one way back but purchased the Fortis Spacematic instead.
The Apple Watch is more of an availability to be reached than anything for me. Having it just vibrate on my wrist in meetings or on jobsites and not have to deal with a phone ring tone, worth it for me personally.
But when I’m not on the clock, I wear one
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My recent fave, been wearing alot these days. Bell & Ross GMT:
Ah... BR has been something I wanted for a while but never got around to buying one.
Nice!joecoulson wrote: »This thread inspired me to leave the Apple Watch on the charger today and take this ol gal out for the day.
Legit watch, I had the Bond blue at one time! The dial and the band is so nice.
I found the bracelet to be better than my Rolexes.Joey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
Here is what’s on my wrist today
Back home from work
Joey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
Ol faithful
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Ol faithful indeedJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
My Seiko kinetic watch. Not sure on model. I need to get the capacitor swapped for a battery, but I keep telling myself “that’s $50 you could put towards audio gear.” The gold piece that goes over the date on the right side fell off, and got stuck up in the top. I want to get it out, but I need a special tool, and once again, that’s $30 I could put towards audio.
(Edit:) the lighting in the picture of the watch on my arm is weird, so it looks like the watch is so tight that it is cutting off circulation and making it purple. It is not.
