Watch lovers?

[Modena Scotland]

I kind of guessed that from the way you spoke of them, wasn't suggesting for an instant that you owned them just to show off.

My grandfather had quite a few watches which were left to me but lost in a burglary before I was old enough to look after them. Shame really, although at the time my Grandmother probably needed the money she got from the insurance than some old watches... I was given an Omega for my eighteenth which was then stolen in another burglary. That really annoyed me.

I bought a Tag after that and wore it every day but I haven't seen it for 3 years, I have a horrible feeling my daughter may have put it in the wastepaper bin in our bedroom and it subsequently got thrown out.

Exactly right. I buy the watches because I like them. I have many cheap watches which I wear happily depending on what I am wearing, where I am going or how I feel like at the time. Quite similar to cars, though I haven't got quite as many

I think people who buy replica watches are the real show offs?????

Sorry to hear about the burglary, really annoying

[Modena Scotland]

could also come down to how often you wear it, and thus how often its properly wound? I take your point re. tolerances, but losing that amount of time is pretty severe when you're talking tolerances of fractions of milimeters in movements I'd have thought

You should ideally keep your automatics wound up at all times. They are rather like cars, if you don't run them they will cease up. If you are storing one, keep it in an auto-winder.

[Modena Scotland]

EDIT : I'm guessing the next SE event will involve lots of people showing each other their watches in dark shaddowy areas of the KH pitlane

Look forward to see some nice watches then

[Caveat Lector]

You should ideally keep your automatics wound up at all times. They are rather like cars, if you don't run them they will cease up. If you are storing one, keep it in an auto-winder.

I've got two automatic Omegas, a seamaster for day-to-day use and a DeVille for dress. I don't wear the DeVille all that often (except for just now as my Seamaster is away getting serviced). I've considered buying an automatic watch winder, but I'm not sure what to get. There seems to be a very wide range of prices. Does this in any way reflect on the mechanics of the winders or is it just about nice materials. Does anyone have any recommendations. It's only need to be a two watch version as I don't plan to add to my watches until I can afford a patek

[Modena Scotland]

You should ideally keep your automatics wound up at all times. They are rather like cars, if you don't run them they will cease up. If you are storing one, keep it in an auto-winder.

I've got two automatic Omegas, a seamaster for day-to-day use and a DeVille for dress. I don't wear the DeVille all that often (except for just now as my Seamaster is away getting serviced). I've considered buying an automatic watch winder, but I'm not sure what to get. There seems to be a very wide range of prices. Does this in any way reflect on the mechanics of the winders or is it just about nice materials. Does anyone have any recommendations. It's only need to be a two watch version as I don't plan to add to my watches until I can afford a patek

Hi, you want to buy one with pre-set programme with varying times to wind your watches in both directions. Works like 10 mins right wind, 10 mins left wind, 60 mins rest, repeat again.

You should be able to pick one up quite cheaply on ebay. Cheaper they are, more likely for them to brake earlier but I guess cheaper to fix/replace so I wouldn't spend too much money on it unless you want a nice display in your living room (for the thieves )

[The Hoff]

Hello Mass,

My first proper watch was a Baume & Mercier, but it got damaged when I went through the windscreen of a car some 14yrs. ago.. tried to have it repaired several times, but I've given up on it as it kept breaking down..(still have it). I liked it because it's not as bulky and more understated than a Breitling. Now I have an Ebel 1911(not the new series). It's more understated.

Cowan

[Neil72]

could also come down to how often you wear it, and thus how often its properly wound? I take your point re. tolerances, but losing that amount of time is pretty severe when you're talking tolerances of fractions of milimeters in movements I'd have thought

I wear it every day (never seen the point of buying a watch then locking it away for special occasions) so I don't think it's down to that. It doesn't bother me TBH, I was expecting it before I even bought it so it didn't come as a huge surprise.

Incidentally, how long are you having to wait for your Daytona ??

I never knew you could get such a thing as a watch winder, just been having a squint at them on ebay. If I ever add to my collection I'll be investing in one of these for sure.

[Modena Scotland]

Hi Cowan

Baume & Mercier makes some nice watches. Sorry to hear your story.

[paulW]

I’ve heard DDtB being referred to as a wind-up merchant.

Is this due to his well practiced wrist action in winding up these automatic watches?

[Scotty C]

Hi, you want to buy one with pre-set programme with varying times to wind your watches in both directions. Works like 10 mins right wind, 10 mins left wind, 60 mins rest, repeat again.

You should be able to pick one up quite cheaply on ebay. Cheaper they are, more likely for them to brake earlier but I guess cheaper to fix/replace so I wouldn't spend too much money on it unless you want a nice display in your living room (for the thieves )

Think I might get myself one of these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOWER-STYLE-DUAL- ... .m20.l1116

Scotty C

[GregR]

Incidentally, how long are you having to wait for your Daytona ??

I actually had one with my name on it in the jewellers in April (at retail price, no cheeky premium added) but had to let it go as I'd splurged on a honeymoon My jeweller has me at the top of his waiting list for the next stainless steel one that comes in. I'm assured tht I'll have one by the end of the year

Cracking pieces of kit, and I can wear it for a year and sell it for at least a grand more than I paid for it

[Modena Scotland]

Looks good to me Scotty.

[DDtB]

I’ve heard DDtB being referred to as a wind-up merchant.

Is this due to his well practiced wrist action in winding up these automatic watches?

it's all in the wrist....

[gorrie]

I am assuming that it comes down to build up of tolerances within the watch itself. The chronometer certification does permit a certain degree of inaccuracy (can't remember the exact figures) which would allow it to lose or gain time over a longer period.

The COSC tolerance is actually pretty wide for an automatic/mechanical movement and most watches would pass it these days.... It's down to the fact that it costs so much to get the certification that a lot of makers (or models) are not submitted for testing.

The quartz COSC tolerance much more accurate than that for auto/mech.

Mine is a chronometer, but it doesn't mean it will keep time any better than a bog standard Tag 2000 auto which is not COSC certified... although, I must say, mine has been a lot better behaved since it came back from Chris Heale for a service/fix....

[Gareth]

Incidentally, how long are you having to wait for your Daytona ??

I actually had one with my name on it in the jewellers in April (at retail price, no cheeky premium added) but had to let it go as I'd splurged on a honeymoon My jeweller has me at the top of his waiting list for the next stainless steel one that comes in. I'm assured tht I'll have one by the end of the year

Cracking pieces of kit, and I can wear it for a year and sell it for at least a grand more than I paid for it

The world most copied watch!
Having worn one a few times I'm not really a fan....braclet easily gets scratched.
But you love it so go for it.
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