Okay I'm into watches again. Post your favorite models

[Talos]

That'd be nice to see

Elgin serial number estimates an 1875 production. My grandfather was given it by his father and I believe his father gave it to him. They moved to Illinois from Germany around 1900 so who knows where he got it from. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. I think it was over wound and the spring broke. I want to have it fixed but I'm unsure of who to take it to. I definitely don't want to risk shipping it to a repair shop.

 

[basstracker89]

That's nice, great story. Problem is finding a reputable repair shop. There are plenty around. Keeping it all original would be important

Elgin serial number estimates an 1875 production. My grandfather was given it by his father and I believe his father gave it to him. They moved to Illinois from Germany around 1900 so who knows where he got it from. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. I think it was over wound and the spring broke. I want to have it fixed but I'm unsure of who to take it to. I definitely don't want to risk shipping it to a repair shop.

 

[babyhuey]

 

[Hayata]

Ok, I've had this automatic TAG since our vacation way back when BC (before children). Every once in awhile she'll run down. I don't have one of those fancy automatic watch winders.

Winding the stem was always a PIA. Until one day I had an idea.

Makes is SO much easier to wind now.

What was the solution?



Redneck ingenuity at its finest...

Crimped .223 hull does the trick.

I should patent this...

 

[basstracker89]

Ok, I've had this automatic TAG since our vacation way back when BC (before children). Every once in awhile she'll run down. I don't have one of those fancy automatic watch winders.

Winding the stem was always a PIA. Until one day I had an idea.

Makes is SO much easier to wind now.

What was the solution?



Redneck ingenuity at its finest...








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Crimped .223 hull does the trick.

I should patent this...

LOL, necessity is the mother of invention

 

[Chester Hirsch]

36mm Seamaster… little smaller than I’d like on my 8” wrist, would’ve opted for the 42, but it was a gift from my fiancé so I reckon I’ll hang onto it.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

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36mm Seamaster… little smaller than I’d like on my 8” wrist, would’ve opted for the 42, but it was a gift from my fiancé so I reckon I’ll hang onto it.

I didn't even know there was a 36mm model. Looks good from here though.

 

[Chester Hirsch]

I didn't even know there was a 36mm model. Looks good from here though.

I have a breitling superocean that’s 42mm and a tag formula 1 that’s 43 so i guess it’s just in comparison to those 2 that make it seem small.

 

[basstracker89]

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36mm Seamaster… little smaller than I’d like on my 8” wrist, would’ve opted for the 42, but it was a gift from my fiancé so I reckon I’ll hang onto it.

Good looking watch. Looks like a good fit on your wrist

 

[heyitsshane]

How about this big ol' titanium bastard? It's surprisingly comfortable for its size.