The Watch Thread (16 Viewers)

[Budha]

I’ve gone through a few available on Amazon in the $100 range. The lowest quality ones make too much noise. I recently had to replace a dual winder with the faux wood finish. First one lasted about 2 years before one of the two spinning directions really started struggling. I would recommend it for the price point. Just don’t expect it to last forever. I’m being more conscious this time around of avoiding the alternating directions to see if it prolongs motor life. It helps to figure out what wind direction(s) your watches are. These basic kinds of winders tend to overwind your watches fyi.

I've also had experience with a high end branded winder that's just a dream to use. Totally silent. Portable and with battery backup. Definitely does not overwind. If you put like a 10% power reserve watch in there it will slowly bring it up to 100% over 4-5 days. The cost is about 10x a Chinese one though.

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?

 

[Budha]

Definitely does not overwind. If you put like a 10% power reserve watch in there it will slowly bring it up to 100% over 4-5 days.

This is what I want ^^^. Something like that.

 

[DirtyTIVA]

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?

Nah. Benson actually looks respectable. I got Chinese crap. Inclake sounds familiar. Maybe Chiyoda at some point in the past?

 

[Budha]

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.

 

[wcsmik]

I have a few. Omega Aqua Terra in green, Tudor bb58 blue, sinn 556 mop.

 

[Budha]

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]

Nice! All very cool watches and all likely future candidates on my ever growing wish list - lol.

Do you use a winder at all?

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.

 

[wcsmik]

Nice! All very cool watches and all likely future candidates on my ever growing wish list - lol.

Do you use a winder at all?

Oh and you should download the watch crunch app if you’re into watches! Your list of watch wants will grow even more lol

 

[Budha]

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]

Probably the last thing I need - lol

Haha same… but now my poker chip wants are growing…

 

[Budha]

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?

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:

 

[kmccormick100]

My royal draw finally came in, makes up for the Vegas run bad

 

[DirtyTIVA]

The new tungsten weight added version apparently is quite close to the real thing @RocAFella1

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[kimbless]

Just picked up this SJE093, awesome piece even with the hefty price tag for a Seiko lol.

 

[gmunny]

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.

 

[DirtyTIVA]

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’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?

 

[johnnycnote]

Just picked up this SJE093, awesome piece even with the hefty price tag for a Seiko lol.
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Love that MAS62 look!

 

[Old State]

Just picked up this SJE093, awesome piece even with the hefty price tag for a Seiko lol.
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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.

 

[Budha]

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.

Super cool! I been thinking about a Hamilton Railway Special, just to have. Not super rare, but good example of an early American Watch.

I’d love to get one of these for my desk. A little more pricey, but ridiculously cool (Hamilton Marine 21 Chronometer)

 

[gmunny]

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?

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.

 

[gmunny]

Super cool! I been thinking about a Hamilton Railway Special, just to have. Not super rare, but good example of an early American Watch.
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I’d love to get one of these for my desk. A little more pricey, but ridiculously cool (Hamilton Marine 21 Chronometer)
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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.

 

[kimbless]

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.
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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.

 

[johnnycnote]

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

 

[Budha]

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.

Same - lol. I want one, but not enough to spend the $$ right now

 

[Old State]

At least the bezel looks like it lines up

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.

 

[johnnycnote]

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?

 

[joeyshin]

Anyone want a blancpain fifty fathoms?

Have box paper original strap. Bezel has been replaced with grand date bezel. Original bezel included

 

[Budha]

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?

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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!

 

[warma]

Anyone want a blancpain fifty fathoms?

Have box paper original strap. Bezel has been replaced with grand date bezel. Original bezel included

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Want, like giving it away? Yes, please!

 

[joeyshin]

Want, like giving it away? Yes, please!

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