I’ve only had the Wolfe. In fairness it lasted a while, but for what they cost they should absolutely be repairable.
Were the cheaper one’s you got off amazon Benson winders?
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Were the cheaper one’s you got off amazon Benson winders?
This is what I want ^^^. Something like that.
Nah. Benson actually looks respectable. I got Chinese crap. Inclake sounds familiar. Maybe Chiyoda at some point in the past?
I might give the Benson a shot. They seem to fit that mid-point with a good price to value position.
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I have a few. Omega Aqua Terra in green, Tudor bb58 blue, sinn 556 mop.
Nice! All very cool watches and all likely future candidates on my ever growing wish list - lol.
Do you use a winder at all?
wcsmik
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They’re great watches! I don’t use a winder. Winding and setting the time is a part of the enjoyment for me. I usually pick a watch I’ll wear for about a week so with the watch of the week it’s pick up n go.
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Oh and you should download the watch crunch app if you’re into watches! Your list of watch wants will grow even more lol
Probably the last thing I need - lol
wcsmik
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Haha same… but now my poker chip wants are growing…Probably the last thing I need - lol
So - follow up on Wolf Watch Winders. I have to say I can no longer recommend them for what they cost vs what they are. My left winder stopped working so after a little investigating I opened it up. Wow - so disappointing, maybe $25 worth of parts (being generous). Cardboard and glue construction with cheap tiny little motors. After some testing and swapping the motors, confirmed the PCB board went bad, maybe a $10 part.
With a current price tag well over $1500, and being non- repairable (they don’t offer replacement parts), I would suggest going in a different direction.
I could fix this in 10 min if they offered replacement parts..ughh. I will say it lasted a while, but would see no reason why alternatives at 1/3 the cost wouldn’t as well based on the parts.
Forgot this pic. The winder is hot glued to the face plate:
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My royal draw finally came in, makes up for the Vegas run bad 
The new tungsten weight added version apparently is quite close to the real thing @RocAFella1
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Here was a total impulse auction buy. Didn't get the chips, but won this. Its not very rare or expensive, but loved the watch face and always wanted a pocket watch.
The auction description said it wasn't in working order, but was able wind it and noticed the second hand started moving. I set it and checked back and it seems to work fine. From what I found online, watch was made by New York Standard Watch Co. in 1904c and Solar Watch Co 1865 was the Trademark of Benj Allen & Co.
The auction description said it wasn't in working order, but was able wind it and noticed the second hand started moving. I set it and checked back and it seems to work fine. From what I found online, watch was made by New York Standard Watch Co. in 1904c and Solar Watch Co 1865 was the Trademark of Benj Allen & Co.
I’ve been looking for a nice pocket watch like that to wear on my work lanyard. Haven’t looked too hard yet but maybe it’s time to fire up the searches today after seeing this. What does that piece weigh roughly?Here was a total impulse auction buy. Didn't get the chips, but won this. Its not very rare or expensive, but loved the watch face and always wanted a pocket watch.
The auction description said it wasn't in working order, but was able wind it and noticed the second hand started moving. I set it and checked back and it seems to work fine. From what I found online, watch was made by New York Standard Watch Co. in 1904c and Solar Watch Co 1865 was the Trademark of Benj Allen & Co.
Love that MAS62 look!
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Probably my favorite looking dive watch and I’ve been thinking about getting it.
I have a SPB143 but the movement is crazy. On the wrist…over time…it’s pretty accurate. But on a timegrapher it’s all over the place with positional variance. Anywhere from +5 to -14spd. At month 6 it’s started losing 30spd and I sent it back. It’s better but not ideal. On the wrist it often averages out to be about +/-3spd but some days it’s -8 and others it’s +5. Seiko needs to do a lot better before I spend more. To see if their better movements actually are better.
My Swiss watches…Omega, IWC, Rolex….and even more inexpensive models with ETA movements are all far more consistent than my Seikos.
Super cool! I been thinking about a Hamilton Railway Special, just to have. Not super rare, but good example of an early American Watch.Here was a total impulse auction buy. Didn't get the chips, but won this. Its not very rare or expensive, but loved the watch face and always wanted a pocket watch.
The auction description said it wasn't in working order, but was able wind it and noticed the second hand started moving. I set it and checked back and it seems to work fine. From what I found online, watch was made by New York Standard Watch Co. in 1904c and Solar Watch Co 1865 was the Trademark of Benj Allen & Co.
I’d love to get one of these for my desk. A little more pricey, but ridiculously cool (Hamilton Marine 21 Chronometer)
i'll have to check when i get home later today. i think its casing is sterling copper? Seems pretty heavy to wear on a lanyard.
Those are very cool. After looking up that watch, i was thinking of a Hamilton or Ball, but not sure if i wanted to spend the money.
Nice piece! The SPB143 is awesome too and at a price I could live with for a Seiko, haha. I just wish I could live with the dimensions!
At first I felt kinda bad about spending so much money on a 6L movement but the case dimensions were exactly what I was looking for with a diver. Hopefully I hit the Seiko lottery and there's an accurate movement inside my watch, lol.
At least the bezel looks like it lines up
Same - lol. I want one, but not enough to spend the $$ right now
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Well…I think at the SPB line and above that isn’t an issue…hopefully. I have an old SKX and Turtle and they line up.At least the bezel looks like it lines up
Tried the SPB451 the other day. That blue sunburst dial with the aluminum bezel made it very difficult to walk out without buying. I'm not sure about the 4 o'clock date window on an MAS62. No date would have worked. What you guys think?
Anyone want a blancpain fifty fathoms?
Have box paper original strap. Bezel has been replaced with grand date bezel. Original bezel included
Have box paper original strap. Bezel has been replaced with grand date bezel. Original bezel included
Date location doesn’t bother me, in fact I kinda like that it’s a bit different.
I’m not overly familiar with Seiko’s from a movement, etc., perspective. However, from a looks standpoint - I like it!
Want, like giving it away? Yes, please!
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