The Watch Thread

[EinSchnellAudi]

Was that done in house or did you get that sent out? MCWW? I am probably going with the blue or red scuba dude and if I did the mod, probably a matching color insert. How much did that run you?

[FrankA6]

No you just order it off a guy from www.pmwf.com (I can give you a direct link if needed) and it takes about 10 mins to do yourself.

The bezel is $40 and insert is anywhere from $10-$20 , depends on which one you pick out.

[EinSchnellAudi]

Thanks Frank, I will take a look around there and see if I can find it. I found this one I like a lot! See below

[EinSchnellAudi]

[EinSchnellAudi]

I think Mr. Murphy went off the grid, it appears he has become an anonymous user, for what reason I can't say. Still getting used to the layout of the forum over there, does your direct link still work Frank?

[EinSchnellAudi]

Picked up a DM bezel from another WUS member for 35 shipped. Looking to pick up a soviet Scuba Dude in Boston, just waiting to hear back from the seller. I also picked up the Shturmanskie, the seller came back with an offer I couldn't refuse! He and I had been in contact throughout the entire auction, and since the winner is a 'jerk' as the seller put it he sold it to me for a ridiculously low price since I had been in constant contact with him. I am beyond excited for these, I just need to get to the mailbox first before the misses or my arse might be on the couch for a while.

[FrankA6]

Picked up a DM bezel from another WUS member for 35 shipped. Looking to pick up a soviet Scuba Dude in Boston, just waiting to hear back from the seller. I also picked up the Shturmanskie, the seller came back with an offer I couldn't refuse! He and I had been in contact throughout the entire auction, and since the winner is a 'jerk' as the seller put it he sold it to me for a ridiculously low price since I had been in constant contact with him. I am beyond excited for these, I just need to get to the mailbox first before the misses or my arse might be on the couch for a while.

Nice!

I just picked up a Deep Blue Master Explorer 1000M , I think I need a bigger pelican case for the divers...



Should be here in a day or so...

Also sending out the Tissot for mods near the end of this month to MCWW.

[ENDEE666]

^NICE!!! I like that one!

[EinSchnellAudi]

Damn it Frank. That is nice, the second hand is wicked! Nice shot btw. Can't wait to see the Tissot's 'after' shot!

[FrankA6]

Thanks guys^

Here's another shot from the website.....I think I might put this one on loose shark mesh, not sure yet.

[EinSchnellAudi]

I think a Wjean mesh band would look good on it.

[VJ's A6]

Awesome purchase Frank.. Love the bezel and the dial.

[FrankA6]

Thanks guys!

It just came in this morning, here's a few pics...overall I'm really impressed with this one so far.

[EinSchnellAudi]

Thanks guys!

It just came in this morning, here's a few pics...overall I'm really impressed with this one so far.

Fixed that for ya Frank. The second shot is tits!

I just picked up a new strap for the komandirskie that showed up yesterday! Here are the pics.







Sorry, they are just phone pictures. I do not have the funds for a DSLR anymore (I wonder why . . . :p )

[FrankA6]

Very nice!

I love komandirskie's , I need to pick one up!

[EinSchnellAudi]

This one has not disappointed at all! Long story short as a side note, Found a shop today where I bought the strap and they are the same type of shop I would love to open up. Watches, Straps, Knives, and High Output flash lights (Surefire, Scorpion, etc) they were after my heart! Anyway, they are an AD for Seiko, Bulova, Luminox, etc. (so the typical AD attitude was there) and they guy showed me the rubber since they did not have the leather set up I asked for, I bought it on the spot. As he was putting it on, he made the comment that I really shouldn't get any 'russian' watch near any sort of water since they were soo sub par in his own words. While I will agree with him that most older 'waterproof' watches don't really like water, I was a little put off by the comment since here I was a paying (payed at this point) customer and he makes comments about the quality of Russian Watches. He must not have heard that a Poljot was the first watch in space, or that Vostok Amphibians have been diving before without ill effect. It ticked me off a little to say the least. Sorry, Seiko's are great and all, they are top notch, but they don't get my blood flowing like a Russian watch.

[SecureOpossum]

Any watch on uncrate.com is my Holy Grail watch...

[SecureOpossum]

Beautiful.

[SecureOpossum]

Also, this is the craziest watch ever.

[lifesgood]

FrankA6 - Amazing watches you have there!

Here is my collection:


Stainless Steel and White Gold Rolex Datejust with rare slate blue dial


1950 Rolex Oyster "shock resisting" Stainless Steel case with ivory honeycomb dial and 9kt gold dial markers


The collection

Near future purchases:


Vintage 18kt Cartier tank

and a Panerai GMT

[FrankA6]

FrankA6 - Amazing watches you have there!

Here is my collection:


Stainless Steel and White Gold Rolex Datejust with rare slate blue dial


1950 Rolex Oyster "shock resisting" Stainless Steel case with ivory honeycomb dial and 9kt gold dial markers


The collection

Near future purchases:


Vintage 18kt Cartier tank

and a Panerai GMT

Thanks

I love that Datejest

[EinSchnellAudi]

A poljot showed up today :) a Sturmanskie with a 3133 movement inside.




the 3133 is, IMHO, one of the most beautiful movements made.

[ENDEE666]

^ JEEZ DUDE!!! You get a new watch like every week!! lol

Always great finds too, I like that. You always seem to get rare pieces at great deals..

Coworker came in with a really nice & convincing Hublot replica.. Nice piece. Have to get a better look so I can find a pic of the right one..

[EinSchnellAudi]

^^ Thanks, I missed out on two pre-92 scuba dudes (see Frank's with the green bezel) this week once they hit over $110, you can get a new one for $65 . . . So yeah. I passed on those. This Sturmanskie, has a long story so ill make it short. Find the watch, email seller, start talking to seller frequently, item closes at auction at $150+, I did not win (was too much for that watch so I passed), buyer flaked, seller emailed me and asks if I want it, and I paid $50 for it :) End of story. So, be friendly to any potential sellers, and email them congratulating their sale even if you do not win, they might remember you in the end like my story. The second dude that I missed out on today, the seller previously had a BIN at 120, I offered 100, he puts it up to auction and goes for 113, I was pissed for the last 40 seconds it sat at 50 and then jumped out of the water at the end. I hope the winner gets the bends. :p

[ENDEE666]

Sick deal! Glad I suggested this thread

Also glad because I love knowing you can mod a watch now. One of my favorites (my large blue face Invicta I posted) is awesome except the hands. In a dark place like a bar, you can't see the chrome (non-glow) hands when they are over the silver part of the face. No contrast. So I want some wider, contrasting, glowing hands on that one..

Two questions you guys may know or have some insight:

1- Anyone ever tried Dremel polishing tips or anything like that to polish out some scuffs or scratches on a watch? Assuming the polished finish already. Brushed finish I had some success with emery paper and such. I want to polish out some scratches though..

2- Anyone know a way to "charge" the glowing parts of a watch like hands, etc., aside from obviously leaving in the sun? Certain light bulbs in a lamp or anything? I don't want to go to actual UV lamp for several reasons, including fading..

[FrankA6]

Very nice poljot your going to have a pretty big Russian collection soon

Finally had to chance to take some pics of my two newest

[VJ's A6]

^^ Love the DeepBlue.

[Dahart13]

Anyone interested in a gun thread? I'm a serious newb and atypical audi owner...just curious how many here would rather tote a CC .45?

[williamr91]

Any guys own Superocean automatics from Breitling? I'm thinking one or two is in my near future I just would like to see some 'in use' or out side of a jewelers picture (you know the nice perfect lighting, etc)

[cbock]

You guys have some fantastic watches. #donotneedanotherexpensivehobby

[EinSchnellAudi]

Dahart, there are a few of us (myself included) who are gun enthusiasts. But a few threads have been started on the subject and have died rather quickly. . .

Cbock, once you start getting into watches you will know how to get decent deals on some good watches. Russian watches, are GREAT value for the money, but they are very easily faked/franken'd. I have $1 russians that easily keep better time than $200+ peices. There are those like frank who have great tastes, but come with a hefty price. Seiko, is another great value and are one of the best watches to buy. Start off with a Seiko 007 and go from their! Don't get discourages, start off on Watchuseek and learn as much as you can.

William, I have not had one so I can not say. In the end, it is a Brietling, so it will be good for years to come.

ANYWAY! I got a new one today. . . a Vostok Scuba dude! This watch is headed out for some mods, and will take a few weeks to get back to me. Dont worry, I think you all will love it!


EDIT: Yes the protective plastic cover was still on the crystal for this picture, before you all say anything.

[FrankA6]

Dahart, there are a few of us (myself included) who are gun enthusiasts. But a few threads have been started on the subject and have died rather quickly. . .

Cbock, once you start getting into watches you will know how to get decent deals on some good watches. Russian watches, are GREAT value for the money, but they are very easily faked/franken'd. I have $1 russians that easily keep better time than $200+ peices. There are those like frank who have great tastes, but come with a hefty price. Seiko, is another great value and are one of the best watches to buy. Start off with a Seiko 007 and go from their! Don't get discourages, start off on Watchuseek and learn as much as you can.

William, I have not had one so I can not say. In the end, it is a Brietling, so it will be good for years to come.

ANYWAY! I got a new one today. . . a Vostok Scuba dude! This watch is headed out for some mods, and will take a few weeks to get back to me. Dont worry, I think you all will love it!


EDIT: Yes the protective plastic cover was still on the crystal for this picture, before you all say anything.

Very nice! can't wait to see it all done

[VJ's A6]

I have been looking for Seiko divers for couple of weeks now but I can't make up my mind.

Out of these three which one will AZ watch expert choose?

I really love all of these
Sumo SBDC001


Spork SRP043K1


Samurai SNM031

[FrankA6]

Can't go wrong with any of them, VJ

But the Sumo is the best out of those 3

[ENDEE666]

VJ - My vote is the Samurai SNM031

[EinSchnellAudi]

VJ, I would go with the order you have them the Sumo is a great watch. They are all good watches, it just comes down to what you like!

[EErie B6]

The Samurai SNM031 gets my vote.


I recently had a friend gift me a Citizen Perpetual Chrono A-T (Black/Blue) and I LOVE IT.

[ENV²]

I keep hoping ill come across a Tag Haeur Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS/2 for less than the 8k asking price lol...

[cbock]

Cbock, once you start getting into watches you will know how to get decent deals on some good watches. Russian watches, are GREAT value for the money, but they are very easily faked/franken'd. I have $1 russians that easily keep better time than $200+ peices. There are those like frank who have great tastes, but come with a hefty price. Seiko, is another great value and are one of the best watches to buy. Start off with a Seiko 007 and go from their! Don't get discourages, start off on Watchuseek and learn as much as you can.

Thanks for the info. But, like I said, I've got enough expensive hobbies. And, I know I'd go nuts if I went down the path. I'll just be happy with my Invicta 1461 and black Swiss Legend 10541.

[Roaldi]

Are there such things as very good replica watches?
http://sinowatches.com/show_products.asp?productid=1467