Author Topic: Addicted to watches...cheap and vintage (Read 14443 times)

ColinMc · « **on:** October 03, 2009, 08:20:05 AM »

Well, I did it...I got addicted to weird russian watches and vintage watches as well...I went on a buying frenzy over the past week getting these:

Two new Russian watches:

Two vintage watches:

Oris Swiss made watch from the 30's?:

Russian Sniper WW2 watch:

I love this stuff now! Not sure what started the trend but it's fun and so far fairly cheap...i'm not spending 500 dollars on a watch...no matter how nice or collectible lol. These are all manual winding watches of course...no batteries present in these puppies.

mlinder · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:24:13 AM »

Only vintage wwatch I have is a 1930's Movado.

I don't wear watches, and if I did, I wouldnt wear the Movado. Was my grandpas, and I wouldn't want to bang it up, so it sits in a safety deposit box :/

ColinMc · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:27:21 AM »

Lol, yeah I do have one VERY nice watch, it was my grandpa's watch he was issued I believe in WW2. But that doesn't get worn either...safety deposit box for that one too...

I think the reason I got into these is because they are all fairly cheap, so I can wear them, use them, take them apart...and not mind too much if something happens to them. I have combined less than 150 dollars invested in these 4 watches. They all work great, keep good time, and i'm not paranoid whenever I wear one that something might happen to it.

CBGhia · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:50:40 AM »

I have a '56 model Omega Seamaster. It is an automatic so it winds itself, but still no battery. I love that watch. I love watches, but i can't afford to spend any money on them with the car hobby and the bike hobby eating up all of my spare cash.

myhondas · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2009, 09:15:26 AM »

One of the cool old watches I have is one that I bought in the early 70's..... they are bringing pretty good $ today.

http://www.oldpulsars.com/

ColinMc · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2009, 09:24:25 AM »

Haha, those are awesome!

bucky katt · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2009, 05:47:03 PM »

i really dig that first one, the russian watch. i'd wear one like that in a heartbeat

ColinMc · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:15:40 PM »

Yeah that one is pretty awesome, the back is clear too! Not that you can tell when it's on your wrist, but it's still just cool. That and the russian writing just adds to the weird but cool factor.

1080 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:42:31 PM »

My grandfather's pocket watch, 18 jewel movement made in USSR.

I do not know it's age.

Cool Steam Engine on back.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:52:30 PM »

Quote from: ColinMc on October 03, 2009, 08:20:05 AM

Russian Sniper WW2 watch:

Actually that's a Nazi Waffen SS issue watch mate, but very interesting, nonetheless. If you don't like Nazi stuff, you can send it to me, I'll wear it! Cheers, Terry.

MRieck · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:30:21 PM »

My very good friend of close to 40 years owns http://internationalwatchworks.com/ I have done tons of work for him and helped turn his "hobby" into a full time business. Lots of automatic movement stuff....real watches.

Check out the page(s) of watches done by clicking the "photos".

MRieck · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:36:57 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on October 03, 2009, 07:30:21 PM

My very good friend of close to 40 years owns http://internationalwatchworks.com/ I have done tons of work for him and helped turn his "hobby" into a full time business. Lots of automatic movement stuff....real watches. Check out the page(s) of watches done by clicking the "photos". I dig watches too.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2009, 04:34:33 AM »

Hey mate, check this out, a dude bought a Nazi SS watch just like yours for (are you sitting down?) 75,000 Euro's, that's about $100,000! You might have found a real bargain! Cheers, Terry.

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=86378

mlinder · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:23:43 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 04, 2009, 04:34:33 AM

Hey mate, check this out, a dude bought a Nazi SS watch just like yours for (are you sitting down?) 75,000 Euro's, that's about $100,000! You might have found a real bargain! Cheers, Terry.

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=86378

yow!

j squared · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:45:57 AM »

Not the same watch, but dang that would have been epic! Seems like a cool hobby for sure, probably less expensive than cycles too

I think it is a German watch though, looks a lot like this one

http://antiqestore.com/luftwaffe-wss-vintage-wwii-german-pilots-wrist-watch-p-141.html

ColinMc · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:51:06 AM »

Yeah turns out it's a russian made watch, that was issued to the germans...I got mine for less than 50 bucks so I have a feeling it's not one of the super rare ones lol...

seaweb11 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2009, 12:24:19 PM »

The small hand on the linked cheap watch and the one you showed are different, just saying

ColinMc · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2009, 05:41:58 PM »

I don't follow lol...what do you mean?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:41:51 PM »

The photo of what you have and what was here
http://antiqestore.com/luftwaffe-wss-vintage-wwii-german-pilots-wrist-watch-p-141.html

are different on the small disc hand side. Compare them carefully and you will see the differences. I'm saying yours is not looking like the cheap one is all.

You have to click on the "enlarge" version to see this on the linked watch.

ColinMc · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:53:35 PM »

LOL ohhhh ok i see what you are saying...sorry it's been a long day. Mine is small like the cheap one though...the expensive SS watches are freaken HUGE! Either way, I just plan on wearing these...not all at once. I might have the Oris and the SS watch appraised though just out of curiousity...doesn't hurt to see if i've made a savvy investment for once. Not like my CB750 project that'll never be finished lol.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:07:55 PM »

Your still not getting me.

on the small "second hand" round section yours has 15. 30. 45. 90 on the inner round area, the other does not.

mlinder · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:15:13 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on October 04, 2009, 07:07:55 PM

Your still not getting me.

on the small "second hand" round section yours has 15. 30. 45. 90 on the inner round area, the other does not.

...90?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:16:25 PM »

Sorry I'm dyslexic....."had to spell check that one"

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:52:17 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on October 04, 2009, 08:16:25 PM

Sorry I'm dyslexic....

So you don't believe in Dog?

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2009, 04:48:13 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 04, 2009, 08:52:17 PM

So you don't believe in Dog?

Nope - and he doesn't have to say syrro either

I'm a sucker for watches too but tend to go for collectable more expensive ones and save up over a few years for them...there's just something irresistable about a well engineered watch. Alice Cooper is a big collector too apparently.

For the ultimate combination of watches and history, Romaine Jerome have just released a watch that has the bezel made out of iron from the hull of the Titanic! Bet that's not cheap :-)

Have any of you guys in the US seen a Franck Muller Crazy hours watch? Always wondered what that looks like in action...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2009, 05:03:31 AM »

Damn, now I want a Nazi watch! I'm not gonna buy one though, I'm saving up for some hard cases for my new Triumph Rocket III, but if I could afford it, I'd buy that $199 job, or maybe this repro on EBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200381461449&_trksid=p2761.l1259

It's fascinating, wanting a copy of a watch made by a former enemy, reproduced by a future enemy...............

ColinMc · « **Reply #26 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:45:16 PM »

Well the SS watch is bigger than I thought lol. Fuzzy picture but here it is on my wrist. It's about 20% bigger than any other watch I own!

ColinMc · « **Reply #27 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:22:22 PM »

UPDATE: Had this watch appraised a few weeks ago...was told it's worth a minimum of 2k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah you read that right...apparently it is a genuine Nazi SS watch that never left the russian factory in WW2. Since it has the correct date stampings on the movement, but no issue engravement on the back of the casing. That and it works VERY well.

But the guy who appraised it said it's only worth that much to the right crowd of people. He said most people that collect these want the actual issued ones. I take comfort knowing this was never worn by a Nazi officer during WW2...

Spikeybike · « **Reply #28 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:54:27 PM »

Quote from: lordmoonpie on October 05, 2009, 04:48:13 AM

Have any of you guys in the US seen a Franck Muller Crazy hours watch? Always wondered what that looks like in action...

holy crap .. those things are upwards of $20,000 ...... for a freakin watch

and a good score for sure on the nazi watch ... i love war memorabilia

seaweb11 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:59:13 PM »

I am vindicated as a sooth say-er

"page 1"

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #30 on:** December 18, 2009, 02:30:48 AM »

I feel vindicated too, but I can't remember why? Oh well, feels good anyway, time for another drink.

JBMorse · « **Reply #31 on:** December 19, 2009, 08:56:24 PM »

Hmm you may have sparked a new interest for me Colin! Those watches are really neat. I especially like the Oris Swiss watch. Perhaps instead of buying a cheap timex every couple of years (they always break) I'll look for something old and interesting.

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Author Topic: Addicted to watches...cheap and vintage (Read 14443 times)