Got a cool watch? Let's see it. - Page 274

Censport · 12-25-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Quite true, that is groundbreaking. Definitely something to keep in mind if I want to step up.

Speaking of the Eco-Drive, I got one for my dad for Christmas. Now if Christmas would just get here so I can see his reaction...

Just gave Dad his new watch. He's very happy.

Mercury264 · 12-25-2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Just gave Dad his new watch. He's very happy.

Cool. I have the one with the stopwatch and it's by far my favorite watch.

Gham · 12-25-2011, 05:55 PM

yeah it's a crap iphone pic,my bro-n-law retired from Seiko and always kept me in watches,this is the last one I got before he left.

I was just thinking about him as he is spending Christmas in the hospital with heart issues and saw this thread

McNeal · 12-26-2011, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Just gave Dad his new watch. He's very happy.

I purchased that watch for myself several months ago and love it. I just hope it holds up better than my last Eco drive did. I've got a timex that is still running on the original battery whereas the Eco drive had to have the rechargeable battery replaced after three years and the replacement died after six months.

Mullet Bullet · 12-26-2011, 08:13 AM

I have never had a nice watch, just the $10 ones here and there over the years. That changed this year when my wife got my this for christmas. Swiss Legend, I LOVE this thing.

k7 · 12-26-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gham

I was just thinking about him as he is spending Christmas in the hospital with heart issues and saw this thread

Hope he's doing better and is on the road to recovery.

Gham · 12-26-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k7

Hope he's doing better and is on the road to recovery.

Thanks for the concern,he's on his way (Via ambulance) to Columbia Mo. today.He is supposed to get his stints replaced tomorrow.Some kind of build-up on them and was giving him problems.He's a damn good brother-in-law!Has always put my sister first for the last 34 years

Censport · 12-26-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gham

yeah it's a crap iphone pic,my bro-n-law retired from Seiko and always kept me in watches,this is the last one I got before he left.

I was just thinking about him as he is spending Christmas in the hospital with heart issues and saw this thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gham

Thanks for the concern,he's on his way (Via ambulance) to Columbia Mo. today.He is supposed to get his stints replaced tomorrow.Some kind of build-up on them and was giving him problems.He's a damn good brother-in-law!Has always put my sister first for the last 34 years

Hope everything goes well and he recovers fully.

(Nice looking Seiko, too.)

Mercury264 · 12-26-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gham

Thanks for the concern,he's on his way (Via ambulance) to Columbia Mo. today.He is supposed to get his stints replaced tomorrow.Some kind of build-up on them and was giving him problems.He's a damn good brother-in-law!Has always put my sister first for the last 34 years

You cannot ask for any more than that - I am very fond of people who are kind to my family

Best of luck to him.

Gham · 12-26-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Hope everything goes well and he recovers fully.

(Nice looking Seiko, too.)

It's a nice watch and looks much better in person,I just can't seem to get a shot that does it justice and thanks for the well wishes

Gham · 12-26-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Hope everything goes well and he recovers fully.

(Nice looking Seiko, too.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury264

You cannot ask for any more than that - I am very fond of people who are kind to my family

Best of luck to him.

I commited a typo,it's 44 years of taking care of my sister,he's been hanging around since I was 8 years old.I too am very fond of those who look out for my family!

10/10ths · 12-26-2011, 07:49 PM

...I don't have any photos to upload right now, but here is a short video explaining the technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0xam...eature=related

I love it. Of course, I'm a loser geek.

Cheers.

Censport · 12-26-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

...I don't have any photos to upload right now, but here is a short video explaining the technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0xam...eature=related

I love it. Of course, I'm a loser geek.

Cheers.

That's seriously cool. I could never wear one, as my wrist makes my 44mm Invicta look like a grandfather clock, but now I'm seriously tempted to make a Nixie clock for the house.

10/10ths · 12-27-2011, 05:58 AM

...well, I have skinny wrists, also, and the Nixie Watch, while obviously big, is just big enough to get everyone's notice, but is not a bother to actually wear.

The case is aluminum, and the inside is actually mostly air. The tubes are hollow, obviously, the battery is lithium, super light, and there is a tiny circuit board. The whole thing weighs just a couple ounces.

I'm in the car business and have a pilot's license, so wearing a big watch is part of the uniform. I'm used to wearing 48mm chronographs, so while the Nixie Watch is much bigger than those, it is lighter than even my Tag Heuer titanium, limited edition, Carrera Day/Date.

I'm on the road, I'll get some photos up this weekend.

BillsR100 · 12-27-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

...I don't have any photos to upload right now, but here is a short video explaining the technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0xam...eature=related

I love it. Of course, I'm a loser geek.

Cheers.

Cool. from here

I've been wanting to build a nixie tube clock for a long time.

12-25-2011, 05:55 PM	#4098
Gham Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Hills,MI. Oddometer: 745	yeah it's a crap iphone pic,my bro-n-law retired from Seiko and always kept me in watches,this is the last one I got before he left. I was just thinking about him as he is spending Christmas in the hospital with heart issues and saw this thread __________________ It's ok,I planned on this happening

12-26-2011, 07:49 PM	#4107
10/10ths Road Trip Fool Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bayou country Oddometer: 758	I just bought a Nixie Tube watch.... ...I don't have any photos to upload right now, but here is a short video explaining the technology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0xam...eature=related I love it. Of course, I'm a loser geek. Cheers. __________________ 1997 Ducati Monster 750 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2004 Honda RC51

12-27-2011, 05:58 AM	#4109
10/10ths Road Trip Fool Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bayou country Oddometer: 758	Nixie watch fit on small wrist.... ...well, I have skinny wrists, also, and the Nixie Watch, while obviously big, is just big enough to get everyone's notice, but is not a bother to actually wear. The case is aluminum, and the inside is actually mostly air. The tubes are hollow, obviously, the battery is lithium, super light, and there is a tiny circuit board. The whole thing weighs just a couple ounces. I'm in the car business and have a pilot's license, so wearing a big watch is part of the uniform. I'm used to wearing 48mm chronographs, so while the Nixie Watch is much bigger than those, it is lighter than even my Tag Heuer titanium, limited edition, Carrera Day/Date. I'm on the road, I'll get some photos up this weekend. __________________ 1997 Ducati Monster 750 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2004 Honda RC51

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

12-26-2011, 08:13 AM	#4100
Mullet Bullet Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Burien, Washington, USA Oddometer: 364	I have never had a nice watch, just the $10 ones here and there over the years. That changed this year when my wife got my this for christmas. Swiss Legend, I LOVE this thing.