[cruvon]

Originally Posted by SBC

Didn't like YMII. It's too busy. The submariner is actually not as bad as I thought, but nothing compares to my new Gshock. I've stopped wearing my 40yr old Omega for it.

Post some pics of your Omega.

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Just like you SBC i have given up on antique watches and have gone slightly better then the G Shock. It's a fully sick limited edition.

Lol, are your subs under that sundial? Time you post pics of your sub.

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by cruvon

Post some pics of your Omega.

eh I'll take some pics tomorrow. It has a shitty band on it though... been meaning to get a proper one for a while now.

[pcockley]

I think you have it on the wrong hand its upside down.

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by SBC

eh I'll take some pics tomorrow. It has a shitty band on it though... been meaning to get a proper one for a while now.

well, in vintage speak that adds character to the watch esp since you mentioned is your grandfathers, so will surely have some stories behind that. You could always keep the original band and replace with a period correct NOS(new old stock) one!

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Yea the YM2, I went for a look at LK jewellry, swiss concept today

they both had the YM2 in stock, 29k at both. It is a very beautiful watch and stands as its so large.

So you have this http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...d-m116681-0001

and this

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...d-m116688-0001

and
http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...d-m116689-0001

I think the first one with Everose gold strikes a nice balance but you will have to judge in person, the gold is good too. The last one in white gold is too plain though is comparatively more in demand and bit more pricier, would have loved it to have the blue insert. Which one did you see for 29k or all of them are priced same?
IMHO the YM2 is bound to be a future classic well worth keeping as a heirloom. It should keep it's value or appreciate over the long term because it is not currently very popular owing to it's high price(which will make it rarer going forward) and it also has Rolexes most complicated movement with quite a range of Yachting related functions. Any idea what it would cost through duty free?

Also some info on the 4160 movement
http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch.../4160-movement

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by cruvon

well, in vintage speak that adds character to the watch esp since you mentioned is your grandfathers, so will surely have some stories behind that. You could always keep the original band and replace with a period correct NOS(new old stock) one!

Yeh my grandfather bought it, but never wore it. It's a 1971, but just sat in his drawer from like 1972 until 2010.

[Rivenscyr]

Nice collection

I shall expand mine with some folex's and Qmegas in the future

and possibly 1WC's, Audemars Peauget :P

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Nice collection

I shall expand mine with some folex's and Qmegas in the future

and possibly 1WC's, Audemars Peauget :P

I once saw a "Chinese Edition" of a watch which was in roman numerals.

It had VIIII

[cruvon]

Great collection, which Breitling Navitimer model is that? Lol, I see you have a fake collection too.
Loving the vintage Omega, looks in amazing condition for a 40yr old watch! Just wondering, why did your grandfather not use it?

Originally Posted by SBC

So I took some pictures of what I had close by. There are more, just in places I can't find easily and I was too lazy to search for them. Comments below pictures.



Top L -> R

- Omega
- Bvlgari
- Titan
- Breitling
- Adidas
- Adidas (older lol)

Bottom L -> R

- Lorus
- Swatch



My FAKES. L -> R

- Fake Breitling (not too bad, but crappy light weight band and poor details)
- Fake Hublot (Broken band)
- Fake IWC (Doesn't sit correctly on wrist)

If you see me wearing these then please feel free to mock.



Watches that don't stand up for pictures L -> R

- G-Shock
- Nike
- Diesel
- Nike



For cruvon.

[cent778]

I'm also a watch fanatic. Current daily beater...

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by cent778

I'm also a watch fanatic. Current daily beater...

MAD JELLY.

Rivenscyr will attest to this.

[cent778]

One of my weekend warriors. Doesn't get much wrist time theses days as I find the rubber straps more comfortable in the summer heat.

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by cent778

One of my weekend warriors. Doesn't get much wrist time theses days as I find the rubber straps more comfortable in the summer heat.

Awesome AP's!

[cent778]

Originally Posted by cruvon

Awesome AP's!

Thanks for the kind words. Good to see others that are interested in AP's.

Not a lot of people like the RO offshore design, but then again different strokes for different folks.

[ippykaye]

Nice APs! I love the Diver! I'm a big fan of the ROOs....I've a Black Themes on a bracelet-I'm thinking of getting a Hornback strap for it

[Rivenscyr]

nice daily to be wearing

[cent778]

Originally Posted by ippykaye

Nice APs! I love the Diver! I'm a big fan of the ROOs....I've a Black Themes on a bracelet-I'm thinking of getting a Hornback strap for it

Hornback is one my Favorite straps. You cant go wrong with it, especially on a black Themes.
The only grief I have with AP's are their straps, they're are a bitch to change!!!
If only they adopted the Panerai screw system.

[cent778]

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

nice daily to be wearing

Thanks.....

The Diver has adopted the wide rubber strap with tang buckle.
Rubber quality is second to none and when combined with the tang buckle,
and not the folding deployant.
It simply makes it one of the most comfortable watches on my wrist
Hence it's my daily

[MLOREY]

got this for the old man the other day, i have his old omega from the 70s also, it looks way better than SBC's gay generic shit.

in other news, IWC portugese FTW. that is all.

[Chris.G]

LOL! That isn't my cup of tea but to each there own.

[pcockley]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

LOL! That isn't my cup of tea but to each there own.

Not enough colour