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

[troutman]

My mom gave this watch to me about 35 yrs ago. It is a Lorus Mickey Mouse. The crystal is broken. Anybody have a place that could repair it? I probably won't ever wear it, but i would like to see it look like new again

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

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My mom gave this watch to me about 35 yrs ago. It is a Lorus Mickey Mouse. The crystal is broken. Anybody have a place that could repair it? I probably won't ever wear it, but i would like to see it look like new again

That might be tough. Best guess would be to take it to a watch repair guy and let him measure the case and locate the size that will fit.

 

[troutman]

That might be tough. Best guess would be to take it to a watch repair guy and let him measure the case and locate the size that will fit.

Crazy thing is, I could buy a different watch off eBay for $20. But my mom didn't give it to me. I'll probably end up spending $100 on a $20 watch.

 

[Bagman]

I've read too many reviews of Luminoxes where the bezel marker fell out or other places they've been weak. My Tritium canister watches are Reactors. I have a reactor MX with silicone strap for walking the dog or going jogging and I have a Reactor Gamma Titanium with the Never Dark(luminova AND Tritium) for the fun of it.

The MX:
No luminova on dial but 14 Tritium canisters.
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The Gamma: Only 6 canisters but triple deep luminova on the dial and hands.

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Borrowed pics from internet but same as mine...ok maybe prettier. Mine get worn.

That Gamma looks rugged.

 

[Bagman]

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Same watch.... bezel changed.....

Love the black & red combo

 

[Bagman]

Crazy thing is, I could buy a different watch off eBay for $20. But my mom didn't give it to me. I'll probably end up spending $100 on a $20 watch.

Sometime the meaning behind something is worth more...

 

[DinkyDau]

Sometime the meaning behind something is worth more...

Indeed!

 

[Patronus]

Crazy thing is, I could buy a different watch off eBay for $20. But my mom didn't give it to me. I'll probably end up spending $100 on a $20 watch.

Buy the cheap watch and cannibalize it for the crystal and maybe strap.

 

[Patronus]

Spare parts bin:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-VINT...034979?hash=item25d87066e3:g:liYAAOSwiOFZN~pF

 

[Beerman]

Got this one Saturday. Liked the color.