Author Topic: what is on your wrist today? (Read 2945122 times)

silverstan · « **Reply #1925 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:36:33 PM »

wearing this today. 1st watch bought after work.

sshark · « **Reply #1926 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:43:40 PM »

Sweet. What's the logo at the 8 o'clock tick?

takashi78 · « **Reply #1927 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:54:00 PM »

Looking at his bezel i would say its a Indy500 LE hehe.....
That logo is the Indy Speedway logo.
Damn i miss when F1 was still there....longest period under full throttle of any circuit in the calendar. Over 20secs!

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1928 on:** March 04, 2011, 02:24:58 PM »

Quote from: duke916sps on March 03, 2011, 11:40:43 AM

Quote from: TheHobbit on February 10, 2011, 12:51:26 PM
USD 570 with extra straps and spring-bars (above and beyond the 2 sets of spring bars from MKII) . Preloved but unused with no scratches. Was equally surprised to find it. Have always wanted to get one but held back because hit and miss with homage watches (although MKII comes with very good reputation and recommendations) and I am a very hands on person, more so watches above USD 500. So it was great to be able to see and handle the watch before buying it. Great homage to the original issued in 1953. I love the 3,6,9 and 12 dial. The difference is the bezel does not have the lume on the 15, 30 and 45 minute markers, it does not have the acrylic on bezel and the crown is different. Of course the Arabic hour markers is also thinner and the font for the minute markers is different.

I missed out on the TR1000 order and this is the next best thing until the new Stingray/ TR comes out.

The original.

Just checking, do u have intention to send it for cleaning or u wanna keep it that way. I know some do wanna keep it original.... just a matter of personmal preferance... I clean all my vintage... but sometimes it's too complicated the job, probably need to goood jeweler to do it.. any recommendation?

The Fifty Fathoms is not mine. How I wish it was.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1929 on:** March 04, 2011, 02:28:30 PM »

Quote from: silverstan on March 04, 2011, 01:36:33 PM

wearing this today. 1st watch bought after work.

Ah, the Tag F1, my love hate relationship with TAG. On the early models, the rubber parts have a tendency to rot and fall. Best of all even if you don't use the watch. TAG's solution, change the case. Best part, they cannot guarantee the rubber on the replacement case will not rot. Sigh....

Even the coat on the crown can wear out.

silverstan · « **Reply #1930 on:** March 04, 2011, 02:52:46 PM »

Quote from: TheHobbit on March 04, 2011, 02:28:30 PM

Quote from: silverstan on March 04, 2011, 01:36:33 PM
wearing this today. 1st watch bought after work.

Ah, the Tag F1, my love hate relationship with TAG. On the early models, the rubber parts have a tendency to rot and fall. Best of all even if you don't use the watch. TAG's solution, change the case. Best part, they cannot guarantee the rubber on the replacement case will not rot. Sigh....

Even the coat on the crown can wear out.

Change to stainless steel version.

maximillian · « **Reply #1931 on:** March 04, 2011, 03:10:50 PM »

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Change to stainless steel version.

better yet dont buy anything thats pvd'd,coated with rubber or comes with rubber parts haha

sshark · « **Reply #1932 on:** March 04, 2011, 03:54:57 PM »

Quote from: TheHobbit on March 04, 2011, 02:28:30 PM

Ah, the Tag F1, my love hate relationship with TAG. On the early models, the rubber parts have a tendency to rot and fall. Best of all even if you don't use the watch. TAG's solution, change the case. Best part, they cannot guarantee the rubber on the replacement case will not rot. Sigh....

the thing abt rubber is. The lesser u use the faster it deterioates. Just like shoes and full rubber watch band eg casio. I like some of the forumers here, prefer bracelet.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1933 on:** March 04, 2011, 04:04:42 PM »

sshark,

Not really true about rubber deteriorate if unused. Look at at my vintage G-Shocks. Most are unused and still original rubber bezel and strap. Can you imagine, Cartier actually says that the life span of their rubber parts is 18 months.

Basically solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning lotion and salt can cause rubber to deteriorate if not removed.

silvertan,

I did ask if TAG can change (and I pay) for the new case with the metal parts. The answer, NO. Sigh....

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #1934 on:** March 04, 2011, 06:31:26 PM »

Quote from: maximillian on March 04, 2011, 03:10:50 PM

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Change to stainless steel version.
better yet dont buy anything thats pvd'd,coated with rubber or comes with rubber parts haha

contrary to popular believe ..PVD done right is really really and i emphasise on really again, tough.

i was ignorant when i got my PVD-ed watch and thought that there were constant hairline scratches on the clasp. as time goes i realise that it was actually metal filings from other metal surfaces rubbing on to my watch.

it's one tough process. i wear my watches to gym and some like my Sub have scratches from the coarse part of the barbells due to my carelessness. but i have rub my Sinn countless times on the barbells and nothing happens but silver streaks that easily rubs off with sweat.

if it's tough enough to be used to coat military firearms, then it'll be good enough for daily wear and tear.

trust me, if you manage to scratch PVD, your S/S watches would come off worse.

chrisyen · « **Reply #1935 on:** March 06, 2011, 07:28:28 AM »

One for the day n one for the night

both White dial with black hands

both Germany skin but one with Swiss heart, the other with American!

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1936 on:** March 06, 2011, 11:29:22 AM »

nice......

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #1937 on:** March 06, 2011, 02:58:57 PM »

Chris, this Hamilton is really different, chun...

Mind PM me the price & place u bought?

chrisyen · « **Reply #1938 on:** March 06, 2011, 05:32:09 PM »

Quote from: Alvin-8880 on March 06, 2011, 02:58:57 PM

Chris, this Hamilton is really different, chun...

Mind PM me the price & place u bought?

review here

price not so important but the process to get it done is priceless
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,2382.0.html

N looks like I wont want to get the stowa marine original now!

takashi78 · « **Reply #1939 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:03:40 PM »

Changed to a vintage looking strap over the weekend.

David_cheong · « **Reply #1940 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:53:54 AM »

Peter
That strap looks good on your explorer 1. The strap is thick and very soft. Like it.

Might also consider to put one on my sinn 656.

dc

takashi78 · « **Reply #1941 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:56:50 AM »

Would look great on the 656 as well!
Better be quick i think he said only 1 or 2 left but dont know what size.

Scott C. · « **Reply #1942 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:11:18 AM »

Quote from: takashi78 on March 08, 2011, 05:56:50 AM

Would look great on the 656 as well!
Better be quick i think he said only 1 or 2 left but dont know what size.

Got 20mm for my speedy?

David_cheong · « **Reply #1943 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:32:50 AM »

Scott - Yes, 20mm good for explorer 1, sinn 656 and speedy

Like Peter said, better be quick.
dc

takashi78 · « **Reply #1944 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:24:59 AM »

I think got 1 more 20mm left.
Call your Summit shop and find out.

sg.vintage.thingy · « **Reply #1945 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:06:37 PM »

Hi All,

I have just joined this Forum.

This is the watch that I have restored from this state

to this state

Regards
sgvintagethingy

hanz079 · « **Reply #1946 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:57:21 PM »

Impressive vintage you have there and welcome to the forum bro. Mind sharing what make is the watch?

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1947 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:42:40 PM »

YEah nice work on the watch. What was done? Was the dial refurbish? Crystal changed or cleaned?

duke916sps · « **Reply #1948 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:04:39 PM »

Quote from: HusH on February 12, 2011, 11:18:08 AM

Loving this piece. It has become my ideal weekend beater:

Contemplating ordering one, now there are taking orders for Megalodon 3. love love love these no nonsense watch makers ...

ck77 · « **Reply #1949 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:18:11 AM »

Many thanks chiewata for the shot

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