The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!

[HNL HI]

need help finding good quality nato straps, can you bros steer me in the right direction.

 

[HNL HI]

is cheapest nato straps a go?

 

[big j 33]

Cheapest Nato Straps is good

Crown & Buckle is also legit and I like Natostrapco.com they have discounts the more you order.

 

[HNL HI]

big j 33 thanks, put in a order at natostrapco. seen good reviews on watchuseek.

 

[big j 33]

No problem, I saw it recommended there a lot too and I was really happy with the straps I bought from them.

 

[jayman]

What are everyone's thoughts on Hamilton Khaki or Bulova?

 

[grizzlyboy]

I prefer Hamilton. I purchased one last year and love it.

 

[elgrenas]

I'll be putting some time pcs up for sale. Bought a new house and car. A hami and rolex sub. Pics coming later

 

[206to813]

Was just gonna tell yall... I dodged a bullet this week... I made a decision on the Panerai that I want to buy and made a wanted post on WUS. And so it began... a guy contacted me, sending me pics of the watch I am looking for, and was posing as a legit user. He had references for past transactions, and was reputable/active on multiple watch forums. The part that threw me off was he only would accept a wire transfer. The deal was fair, not "too good", just right. His references were clean and I was really considering it. He even called me on the phone. A couple red flags were that he wouldnt accept paypal, even if I paid the fees. He said he only takes wire transfers if the watch is over 1k. I figured it was because the seller loses all protection, so if I was a fraud, I could put in a claim, win and keep the watch. But still that made me uncomfortable, because even though he had references, he is still a stranger. The other red flag was he said he was in the UK but through posts of the legit user he was posing as, that guy was in NY. I asked him about that, he said he travels. The fraud had email addresses with the same username as the legit user and was going by that name. Fortunately I looked up other posts on rolexforums and the legit user had his phone number posted on a for-sale ad. I called the guy and confirmed everything. 

So I dodged that bullet!! As a side note, I did find the exact Panerai I wanted on ebay and made a deal directly. I talked to him on the phone, paid thru paypal, and it should be here in a few days.

 

 

[grizzlyboy]

Good stuff. Thats a tough one. Glad you didn't get got.

 

[jinkazama]

Gotta be real careful these days some of these scammers are pretty savvy.

 

[bigboss]

Don't think I could ever pay more than $1k on a watch that I wasnt able to see in person before buying.

 

[illphillip]

What are everyone's thoughts on Hamilton Khaki or Bulova?

I prefer Hamilton as well.

Here's mine. Love it.

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[big j 33]

I still like Hamilton and definitely see myself getting one down the line maybe a Khaki Field or Pilot.

 

[foamtothedome]

I prefer Hamilton as well.

Here's mine. Love it.

 

how well does it keep time? was thinking of grabbing one as an everyday watch, great price point for an automatic movement

 

[bigboss]

Anyone in here have an Apple watch? Just wanted to hear some pros and cons of it and see why it jumps in price when it appears to just change bands. Can you just get a ~$500 one and switch it to the same band as a ~$1k one and its exactly the same or no?

 

[jinkazama]

Anyone in here have an Apple watch? Just wanted to hear some pros and cons of it and see why it jumps in price when it appears to just change bands. Can you just get a ~$500 one and switch it to the same band as a ~$1k one and its exactly the same or no?

Got one...I like it. If you are looking for a revolutionary experience pass on it...if you are looking for a cool gadget that's basically an extension of your phone go for it. I opted for the sport version since I couldn't justify the higher price for the apple watch version after playing with both. The better materials are cool but not worth the price diff IMO, the functionality is exactly the same on both models. All the bands are interchangeable but the higher price metal bands don't look right with the sport version IMO.

 

[Biggsy]

Just bought a Hamilton X wind automatic a week ago. It's my first time wearing it since I bought it. Also it's my first automatic watch. I noticed that it has stopped working so i gave it a little shake and the second hand started going but the date or time didn't change. Every time I don't wear it for a while, do I have to keep setting the time and date ? View media item 1767090

 

[big j 33]

Yeah, it's only going to stay running for a couple days without wear. And the date won't change without the watch running.

If I wear it routinely, my Seiko 009 will still keep time for a day or two without wearing it, but if I go longer than that, I have to give it a shake and reset the date and time. Just part of owning an automatic.

 

[Biggsy]

Ahhh makes sense. So I guess that's the idea or purpose of a watch winder?

 

[ptrakarn23]

This is my heater for special occasions but i'll post my collection with dailys later...

gmt-ii jubilee coke bezel


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[illphillip]

I prefer Hamilton as well.


Here's mine. Love it.


 

how well does it keep time? was thinking of grabbing one as an everyday watch, great price point for an automatic movement

No complaints.

 

[rfx45]

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[Meangene45]

I will do the poor man spectre watch. Get me a nato strap and get the Casio mdv-106.

 

[jhova718]

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still hunting this. will be mine soon.