Where is that thread about watches?

[Harry]

  Sorry I deleted the post unwillingly.

But yes I am absolutely nuts about mechanical watches, not as much as my cd's, but still!

I have the version in 18 carat gold.

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

I am absolutely nuts about mechanical watches.
...

Yeah, me too. I'm hoping to acquire a Poljot or two during my upcoming trip to Russia.

All I have now is a beautiful old 1950s (early 60s?) gold-filled round Wittnauer with sub seconds and date aperture at 3 o'clock. It is a beautiful, charming watch what fits my wrist quite well (I'm just not into the current craze of enormous watches). I wind it every morning and love hearing the "tick tick tick..." It has worked for over a half century and will likely continue working long after so many of today's quartz watches are dead.

Although less accurate then cheapo quartz watches, mechanical watches have personality, charm and exemplify fine craftsmanship, which cannot be said for the vast majority of quartz watches IMO (although some Venturas are stunning).

Even as recently as a few years ago, I used to read International Wristwatch, Watch Time, and the other rags including Chronos (which has absolutely gone to the DOGS in the last decade or so) religiously, but the latest fascination with enormously oversized, clunky abominations costing obscene amounts of money just turns me off completely and I have no interest in looking at them. For decades the standard of elegance for a man's dress watch was gold, thin, and discreet. Unfortunatly, these days, refined tastes like this are better served by the used market than by new watches (most of which are grossly overpriced!)

IMO these huge, clunky watches that are so in vogue today seem to appeal more to those seeking yet another form of status and ego gratification than  to real watch enthusiasts. (They are the perfect accessory to go with your Escalade or Hummer with its chrome wheels that will never in a million years go off pavement!)

In any case, I find the used market to be far more interesting than the new offerings. But I would not mind owning a new Jaeger or Breguet!

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

You removed the original post. Did my little rant scare you off?   
Seriously, I was not referring to your Maurice L. in my rant on huge waches.

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

OTOH, if you own a Hummer or Escalade, then, offense intended! 

[Harry]

Yeah, me too. I'm hoping to acquire a Poljot or two during my upcoming trip to Russia.

All I have now is a beautiful old 1950s (early 60s?) gold-filled round Wittnauer with sub seconds and date aperture at 3 o'clock. It is a beautiful, charming watch what fits my wrist quite well (I'm just not into the current craze of enormous watches). I wind it every morning and love hearing the "tick tick tick..." It has worked for over a half century and will likely continue working long after so many of today's quartz watches are dead.

Although less accurate then cheapo quartz watches, mechanical watches have personality, charm and exemplify fine craftsmanship, which cannot be said for the vast majority of quartz watches IMO (although some Venturas are stunning).

Even as recently as a few years ago, I used to read International Wristwatch, Watch Time, and the other rags including Chronos (which has absolutely gone to the DOGS in the last decade or so) religiously, but the latest fascination with enormously oversized, clunky abominations costing obscene amounts of money just turns me off completely and I have no interest in looking at them. For decades the standard of elegance for a man's dress watch was gold, thin, and discreet. Unfortunatly, these days, refined tastes like this are better served by the used market than by new watches (most of which are grossly overpriced!)

IMO these huge, clunky watches that are so in vogue today seem to appeal more to those seeking yet another form of status and ego gratification than  to real watch enthusiasts. (They are the perfect accessory to go with your Escalade or Hummer with its chrome wheels that will never in a million years go off pavement!)

In any case, I find the used market to be far more interesting than the new offerings. But I would not mind owning a new Jaeger or Breguet!

Remember not all Poljot watches are good, you have to be careful which ones to choose. I love the Poljoy watches though.
The used watches market is a minefield, not to be entered without being aware of the fact that there are many fakes around.
If I could I would collect watches because they are a good investment. A bought a year ago a Frederic Constant watch, but it is already sold out and difficult to come by, and no image could I find. Maybe later.
But the fascinating thing is the ticking of time, and the making of those masterpieces. Quartz is not for me.
Lately Seiko has begun to produce nice affordable mechanical watches, might snatch one up. Only 1000,- euro's not bad if you look at them.

[Harry]

You removed the original post. Did my little rant scare you off?   
Seriously, I was not referring to your Maurice L. in my rant on huge waches.

No, no my friend, error in editing my post, that's all, but its back now!

[Harry]

OTOH, if you own a Hummer or Escalade, then, offense intended! 

Only a Peugeot 307, so its good.

[Harry]

This is the Seiko, also in black, beauties they are!
On my wishlist!

[Harry]

Yeah, me too. I'm hoping to acquire a Poljot or two during my upcoming trip to Russia.

All I have now is a beautiful old 1950s (early 60s?) gold-filled round Wittnauer with sub seconds and date aperture at 3 o'clock. It is a beautiful, charming watch what fits my wrist quite well (I'm just not into the current craze of enormous watches). I wind it every morning and love hearing the "tick tick tick..." It has worked for over a half century and will likely continue working long after so many of today's quartz watches are dead.

Do you have images of those watches? The gold filled Wittnauer has my interest!

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Good man! I love old European cars (esp. Volvos, Saabs, BMWs, Jaguars--All PRE-FORD and PRE-GM of course!)

How can one find out which Poljot are good and which ones are turkeys?

What do you think of Franck Muller's watches?

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Do you have images of those watches? The gold filled Wittnauer has my interest!

I might take a photo with my digital camera tommorrow (3am here, almost time to turn in!) 

For now, enjoy a photo of my first watch, a mechanical Snoopy which my mom bought for me in kindergarden. It still runs!

[Harry]

Good man! I love old European cars (esp. Volvos, Saabs, BMWs, Jaguars--All PRE-FORD and PRE-GM of course!)

I am with you in that.

How can one find out which Poljot are good and which ones are turkeys?

Go to a certified shop, or find someone that knows his way in Poljot watches.

What do you think of Franck Muller's watches?

The Muller watches are quite colorful, a bit to much for me, but some models are making me creedy.
I like the 7880 mb L from  "The Master Banker line" and the 8888 QP from "The Chronograph Collection".
I am a bit put of my the big numbers on the dials.

[Harry]

I might take a photo with my digital camera tommorrow (3am here, almost time to turn in!) 

For now, enjoy a photo of my first watch, a mechanical Snoopy which my mom bought for me in kindergarden. It still runs!

O, that's fabulous, really very nice!

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Thanks.

I love Franck Muller's designs, even though they are large and some are quite attention-grabbing. I really like the crazy hours:

[Harry]

Thanks.

I love Franck Muller's designs, even though they are large and some are quite attention-grabbing. I really like the crazy hours:

Wow, not really my style, but the interior is fine.

[Harry]

This is the Frederic Constant I bought last year.
A very fine gold mechanical watch with a automatic gear.

[маразм1]

i LOVE this geek watch!

[MishaK]

I have a very nice automatic mechanical Mont Blanc chronograph which I received as a wedding present. I'll try to find a pic later.

[toledobass]

I've always loved fine timepieces.  When I worked in a cigar shop in Baltimore we were next door to a pen shop that carried a few things.  The salesmen over there always had something exquisite on though.  I've always had my eye on something but I've never been able to commit to purchasing anything.  I've never wanted to part with that much cash for something that I wouldn't use all that often.  I did look at one of the Invicta watches for a while and they seemed like a real steal at thier price but even at that price I never did get around to buying one. 


It's great to see all of your guys stuff though,

Allan

[karlhenning]

When I worked in a cigar shop in Baltimore . . . .

If this ol' humidor could talk . . . .