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Watcha wearing?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by irayfz6, Jan 26, 2018.

  1. Dec 24, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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    odomandr

    odomandr Well-Known Member

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    They make a motion machine for automatics you know
     
  2. Dec 25, 2023 at 8:04 AM
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    gilligoon

    gilligoon Well-Known Member

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    haha yes I know. Can't bring myself to pay money for one, but I actually need it.
     
  3. Dec 25, 2023 at 12:59 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

    AmateurTaco1313 Next truck will be a Hilux

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    if you don’t keep them wound doesn’t that technically preserve the parts and movement? Less wear from movement etc over time. I like my automatics to be synced and ready to go but it’s unrealistic to keep them all on time. I’ll wear the ones I want and adjust them before stepping out of the house.
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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    hend0g

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    SLA021J1.. Merry Christmas y'all!

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  5. Dec 25, 2023 at 1:47 PM
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    gilligoon

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    :cookiemonster::eek:
    :bowdown:
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2023 at 2:01 PM
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    gilligoon

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    There is a school of thought that says the gear grease can harden ("varnish") and ruin the movement if it is not in motion for a long period of time.
     
  7. Dec 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM
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    hend0g

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    Thanks lol
     
  8. Dec 26, 2023 at 3:51 PM
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    MadDaddy

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    Many & varied
    Never considered myself a watch guy but recently inherited two neat pieces.

    Citizen Eco-drive is my daily, as noted by the wear & tear. I’ve been through four wristbands in three years.

    Tissot Visodate is my dinner/work watch. It was an Anniversary gift last year.

    Seiko was my wife’s grandfather’s daily. It still runs fine. Could use a good polishing.

    Lastly is the Elgin pocket watch. It still runs and keeps great time. It belonged to my great-great grandfather and has been passed down each generation, and now to me.

    neat story about the Elgin: while on night patrol as police deputy in our small town, my great-great grandfather was kidnapped and tied up outside of town. The two assailants (brothers) returned to town and robbed the businesses before moving on to the next town. My grandfather managed to free himself and return to town where he alerted authorities in other nearby towns. The two brothers were apprehended and went to prison for their crimes. Their prison sentences ended at Alcatraz, where they managed to escape. Some say the survived, some say they didn’t, but their story is one of the great American mysteries of the 20th century. When they tied up my great-great grandfather they neglected to find & steal this pocket watch!

     
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  9. Dec 26, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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    Wow very cool
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2023 at 7:17 AM
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    jackn7

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    I love it when there’s a great story tied to an item. Seems to make it worth so much more!
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    gilligoon

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  12. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:35 AM
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    chris4x4

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    I was hesitant on getting a pelagos due to the thickness of the case. I pulled the trigger anyway, and have no regrets. The lightweight, and easily adjustable clasp have turned it into my most worn watch.

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  13. Dec 30, 2023 at 7:43 AM
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    jrallan26

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    The Pelagos feels like half the weight of the Submariner. Love the titanium bracelet.

     
  14. Dec 30, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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    koditten

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    Are you giving away that watch?
     
  15. Dec 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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    Thanks for the clarification.
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM
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    jrallan26

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    39mm or 42mm?
     
  17. Dec 31, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    42mm.
     
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  18. Jan 1, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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    smikski

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  19. Jan 1, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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  20. Jan 1, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    jackn7

    jackn7 Old Man Tan Taco

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    Reminds me of the straps on the patio chairs my mom had back in the 70s.
     
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