Got a cool watch? Let's see it. - Page 345

1stiski · 10-26-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Josephvman

That would be even cooler if it was a 24 hr. dial. Days would really seem to drag on!

like this?
http://www.watchismo.com/images/cate...p-category.jpg

Sniper X · 10-26-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stiski

like this?
http://www.watchismo.com/images/cate...p-category.jpg

That is pretty intuitive really. The normal second hand, minute hand obviously does a complete round in an hour, but the hour hand is 24hr.

VTvfr · 10-29-2012, 07:08 AM

What do you think this is worth?

Citizen Eco-Drive model BL5345-59H
barely used, but slight scratch on crystal that I'm guessing could be polished out

VTvfr · 10-31-2012, 07:18 AM

Wow, guess that's one way to shutdown a thread...

Sorry guys

redsport · 10-31-2012, 08:34 AM

Don't sweat it Chad this thread tends to ebb and flow a bit. As far as what your watch may be worth I found some new ones of that model at a couple different places that are asking around $400 so I would probably start it somewhere in the $300s and be happy if I got somewhere between $200-300.

1stiski · 10-31-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTvfr

Wow, guess that's one way to shutdown a thread...

Sorry guys

Sandy had her way with me.
$200-350 range , nice watch, I have a Ecodrive I love.

Holden · 11-01-2012, 01:26 PM

My latest

rhinoWERX · 11-01-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holden

My latest

Very nice. I'm currently drooling over the Bond/Skyfall edition

Hardware02 · 11-01-2012, 03:27 PM

Steering away from the high end, shiny watches...

I ordered this Casio Mudman G-Shock from Sears.ca last week...the Sears site indicates it's a solar model.

However, everything I've found on the Casio site indicates it isn't solar.

Anyway, the watch arrived a couple of days ago and when I went to pick it up at Sears, I confirmed there's no indication on the watch or in the accompanying manual that it's solar. 'Course, Sears wouldn't do anything for me (i.e. let me have it at a reduced price) so I returned it.

I'm still looking for a solar model G-Shock as a beater watch...

The_Commander · 11-01-2012, 07:46 PM

My Planet Ocean is getting more wrist time lately. If I could get the *#$%$ strap off so I could slide on one of the NATO bands Linzi got me it would get much more.

ScottDill · 11-01-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardware02

Steering away from the high end, shiny watches...

I ordered this Casio Mudman G-Shock from Sears.ca last week...the Sears site indicates it's a solar model.

However, everything I've found on the Casio site indicates it isn't solar.

Anyway, the watch arrived a couple of days ago and when I went to pick it up at Sears, I confirmed there's no indication on the watch or in the accompanying manual that it's solar. 'Course, Sears wouldn't do anything for me (i.e. let me have it at a reduced price) so I returned it.

I'm still looking for a solar model G-Shock as a beater watch...

Check out the Casio Protreks. I wear one of these when I don't want to abuse my Sub or SpeedMaster. It's really a nice watch

http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/e...ail/PRG-250-1/

a$$hole · 11-01-2012, 08:21 PM

This is the one you meant to buy!

Hay Ewe · 11-03-2012, 10:17 PM

So the local Rolex shop was open last night and I strolled by to have a look.....
they almost have one of each model in stock at the moment, the owner of the shop is quite proud of that. He also has a a fair few other limited edition wathes in stock at the moment.
but I digress.

It got me thinking about how one would verify the authenticity of a watch?. Sure, buying it from an authorized dealer is going to increase reliability, but, if they can fake airplane parts and then they get sold by authorized dealers, they can do watches as well.

How would you verify that you were getting a legitimate item, not a knock off?

Hay Ewe

Hardware02 · 11-04-2012, 10:19 AM

Just brought two of my Citizen Promasters in to the Citizen Service Centre.

This one needs a battery and cover replaced on the altimeter...(crappy pic from the 'net):

This one (also a 'net pic) needs a new strap, new battery and paint touch-up on the 12 o'clock position on the bezel:

I may just replace the gasket in the back of my beater Casio...still pondering...

k7 · 11-04-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

So the local Rolex shop was open last night and I strolled by to have a look.....
they almost have one of each model in stock at the moment, the owner of the shop is quite proud of that. He also has a a fair few other limited edition wathes in stock at the moment.
but I digress.

It got me thinking about how one would verify the authenticity of a watch?. Sure, buying it from an authorized dealer is going to increase reliability, but, if they can fake airplane parts and then they get sold by authorized dealers, they can do watches as well.

How would you verify that you were getting a legitimate item, not a knock off?

Hay Ewe

I've seen fake Rolex watches - heck, we all have. At the end of the day, you have to trust the buyer. As is frequently said on every watch forum, "buy the seller". I've bought and sold a few Rolex watches over the year - and never had a concern as a buyer or a seller.

It starts at the dealer and no dealer wants to get caught selling a fake. Keep your records, your receipts, etc. as you should for any major purchase.

10-29-2012, 07:08 AM	#5163
VTvfr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Oddometer: 364	What's it worth? What do you think this is worth? Citizen Eco-Drive model BL5345-59H barely used, but slight scratch on crystal that I'm guessing could be polished out __________________ Chad '07 990 Adv '07 250 XC-W (plated) '03 600RR (track duty only now) '94 VFR750 (sold)

10-31-2012, 07:18 AM	#5164
VTvfr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Oddometer: 364	Wow, guess that's one way to shutdown a thread... Sorry guys __________________ Chad '07 990 Adv '07 250 XC-W (plated) '03 600RR (track duty only now) '94 VFR750 (sold)

10-31-2012, 08:34 AM	#5165
redsport Power Lurker Joined: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 267	Don't sweat it Chad this thread tends to ebb and flow a bit. As far as what your watch may be worth I found some new ones of that model at a couple different places that are asking around $400 so I would probably start it somewhere in the $300s and be happy if I got somewhere between $200-300. __________________ Kurt

11-01-2012, 01:26 PM	#5167
Holden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Oddometer: 1,383	My latest __________________ Jon "Now I listen to my sweetheart and I listen to my thirst. I don't spend time listening to other peoples words. Sometimes they're right most times the reverse. They say the best is for the best when the best's for the worse" - Josh Ritter

11-01-2012, 03:27 PM	#5169
Hardware02 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: The Rock Oddometer: 1,350	Steering away from the high end, shiny watches... I ordered this Casio Mudman G-Shock from Sears.ca last week...the Sears site indicates it's a solar model. However, everything I've found on the Casio site indicates it isn't solar. Anyway, the watch arrived a couple of days ago and when I went to pick it up at Sears, I confirmed there's no indication on the watch or in the accompanying manual that it's solar. 'Course, Sears wouldn't do anything for me (i.e. let me have it at a reduced price) so I returned it. I'm still looking for a solar model G-Shock as a beater watch... __________________ "These instructions are at our present level of knowledge. Legal requirements do not exist. Technical issues subject to change."

11-01-2012, 07:46 PM	#5170
The_Commander The Man. Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Neyland Oddometer: 5,417	My Planet Ocean is getting more wrist time lately. If I could get the *#$%$ strap off so I could slide on one of the NATO bands Linzi got me it would get much more.

11-01-2012, 08:21 PM	#5172
a$$hole Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: DFW Oddometer: 802	This is the one you meant to buy!

11-03-2012, 10:17 PM	#5173
Hay Ewe Just a Wannabe Joined: Jul 2005 Location: FNQ - AUS Oddometer: 1,404	So the local Rolex shop was open last night and I strolled by to have a look..... they almost have one of each model in stock at the moment, the owner of the shop is quite proud of that. He also has a a fair few other limited edition wathes in stock at the moment. but I digress. It got me thinking about how one would verify the authenticity of a watch?. Sure, buying it from an authorized dealer is going to increase reliability, but, if they can fake airplane parts and then they get sold by authorized dealers, they can do watches as well. How would you verify that you were getting a legitimate item, not a knock off? Hay Ewe __________________ Plan the Day, Fill the Day, be Rewarded by the Day. Moments before you die, your life will flash before your eyes - make sure the film is worth watching - my Grandad - Preparation + Opportunity = Luck

11-04-2012, 10:19 AM	#5174
Hardware02 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: The Rock Oddometer: 1,350	Just brought two of my Citizen Promasters in to the Citizen Service Centre. This one needs a battery and cover replaced on the altimeter...(crappy pic from the 'net): This one (also a 'net pic) needs a new strap, new battery and paint touch-up on the 12 o'clock position on the bezel: I may just replace the gasket in the back of my beater Casio...still pondering... __________________ "These instructions are at our present level of knowledge. Legal requirements do not exist. Technical issues subject to change."

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