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

[SirBannedAlot]

Dude, anyone who's into Studes is a glutton for punishment. I mean I get the appeal but it's like going out of your way to slam your dick in the screen door. I love old cars but I'm not into the muscle car scene. I'd much rather have an old Falcon,Comet, Valient , Corvair or better yet most any year Rambler. And BTW...those Avantis were cooler than ANY Corvette except for MAYBE a 63 Split Window with side pipes.
I think I dig the Ventura for the same reason I dig the retro looking Bulova Sinatra models. They're classy and understated. You know how so many watches these days can get ridiculously Invicta huge and gawdy. I'm out on all that. My only issue is that the Ventura as well as the Sinatra collection are dress watches which I wouldn't really have many occasions to wear.

He hasn't had them recently. The Avanti II was like 12 years ago... The other ones are in the 1980's and all the rest he had in the late 60's and 70's... Back then they were easy to work on and get parts for... For whatever reason, that was his brand. haha

I agree though that in today's age, I don't want an old car. Or bike. Its cool to own a piece of history and the nostalgia, but the reality is you spend more time under it wrenching on it, than you spend driving/riding or enjoying it...

And I totally get it with the Invicta thing... Bulova is a GREAT watch maker... They have history, they have a track record of innovation... but they need to stick to their classic designs because some of their other designs are so gaudy, and I can't help but think Invicta when I see them... I know the quality is there, but hell no on those models...

If you like their retro classic designs, watch my video on the Jet Star with the red dial. It is gorgeous... Love wearing that one...

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

He hasn't had them recently. The Avanti II was like 12 years ago... The other ones are in the 1980's and all the rest he had in the late 60's and 70's... Back then they were easy to work on and get parts for... For whatever reason, that was his brand. haha

I agree though that in today's age, I don't want an old car. Or bike. Its cool to own a piece of history and the nostalgia, but the reality is you spend more time under it wrenching on it, than you spend driving/riding or enjoying it...

And I totally get it with the Invicta thing... Bulova is a GREAT watch maker... They have history, they have a track record of innovation... but they need to stick to their classic designs because some of their other designs are so gaudy, and I can't help but think Invicta when I see them... I know the quality is there, but hell no on those models...

If you like their retro classic designs, watch my video on the Jet Star with the red dial. It is gorgeous... Love wearing that one...

I still dig the Oceanographer or "Devil Diver" because it's SO 70s looking. In fact I dig most 70s watches except for two things. I ****in HATE Bund type watch straps and the old flex band that was popular in the late 70s/early 80s. So ugly and they grabbed every hair on your wrist.

 

[SirBannedAlot]

I still dig the Oceanographer or "Devil Diver" because it's SO 70s looking. In fact I dig most 70s watches except for two things. I ****in HATE Bund type watch straps and the old flex band that was popular in the late 70s/early 80s. So ugly and they grabbed every hair on your wrist.

Yeah, something about late 60s and 70's style watches... They appeal to me and not sure why. I was born in 72, so it's not like I remember much of the 70s... I consider myself an 80s child... but the styles and fashion in the 80s was so... ghey.... lol

 

[SirBannedAlot]

wear mine quite often Thanks Spanky

Glad you are enjoying it!

 

[SirBannedAlot]

I picked up this little gem today... Hell of a nice watch, good brand, and fairly cheap!

 

[Hopbuilt]

After an extended stay at the USPS Atlanta sorting facility, this finally landed in my mailbox today. It's a 1946 Mido Multifort SuperLux with what I believe is the original band. Spent some time cleaning it and making a leather strap. It turned out better than I thought. It's small but mens watches were small back in the day. Maybe to small for my 8'" wrist, but it's cool and keeping good time. Might pass it on to one of my daughters.

 

[basstracker89]

I picked up this little gem today... Hell of a nice watch, good brand, and fairly cheap!

I like the looks of this. The quality looks good. I do like a automatic. I'd pay a little more to get it. And get a little better water resistance. Say 150'. The watch isn't far form what I'd want. Oh and a day display.

 

[basstracker89]

After an extended stay at the USPS Atlanta sorting facility, this finally landed in my mailbox today. It's a 1946 Mido Multifort SuperLux with what I believe is the original band. Spent some time cleaning it and making a leather strap. It turned out better than I thought. It's small but mens watches were small back in the day. Maybe to small for my 8'" wrist, but it's cool and keeping good time. Might pass it on to one of my daughters.

Interesting

 

[Raptorman]

I just finished repairing this 1958 18kt 32mm Omega retirement watch. It's been a work in progress for several years as I sourced parts. I FINALLY sourced a new balance assembly with pinion, bridge and hairspring all factory assembled with set amplitude. My original had a good mainspring barrel, the other movements had a good dial and three quarter bridges. I stuck my father's old Spidel twist o flex on it and it's good to go.
So my FrankenOmega lives! I have a solid gold watch that I gave $65 for in a pawn shop!!!!!

 

[basstracker89]

I just finished repairing this 1958 18kt 32mm Omega retirement watch. It's been a work in progress for several years as I sourced parts. I FINALLY sourced a new balance assembly with pinion, bridge and hairspring all factory assembled with set amplitude. My original had a good mainspring barrel, the other movements had a good dial and three quarter bridges. I stuck my father's old Spidel twist o flex on it and it's good to go.
So my FrankenOmega lives! I have a solid gold watch that I gave $65 for in a pawn shop!!!!!View attachment 8419478

I didn't even know Omega made gold watches