What watch do you wear?

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by JavaBrewer

I have posted on several watch threads here so won’t digress. I wore a watch most of my life, never removed it even in bed. Nothing worth more than $200 ever. Since the mobile phones became common place I have no need for a watch. I am that odd ball guy who hates standing out in a group and spending money on what I now classify as jewelry. Sorry you all carry on, I love the look of a nice watch but hate the feel of them on my wrist. I now sport a couple simple cheap colorful bracelets from my dive trips. Keep posting the pictures, some of your watches are amazing!

Agree. I couldn't do the dive bracelets, but they look good on some folks. If you saw me you would see that is not a good fit. No rings either. I tried a few times to wear "jewelry" but in the trades it doesn't work and wearing stuff part time is odd for me.

I don't mind ear rings on a man whatsoever but my fear would be it getting ripped out. Seriously, I've been hurt enough times that very well might happen.

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

So, I see targa911s' post about pocket watches.

I have met Dave few times and he is, and MJ, as cool as a Perpermint Pattie:



I have five pocket watches that have been in a sock in my desk drawer for 20 years. We chat.

I sent him the watches and the sock

He get two running immediately:



They are his and I could not be more delighted.

And I could not be more grateful. The big one has been running through 4 winds now and it is keeping time within 1 minute in 24 hours. The other one I got running but stops when you pick it up. So it will go to my watch guy for a good cleaning and lube. The big silver one I can't get open so it will go there as well. The one that interests me the most is the Hampden Railroad watch. It's rough needs two hands but is a pretty rare bird. It will go as well. Thank you for entrusting these legacy watches.





by the way I sent your sock back...LOL.

[Reg]

Anyone know vintage Omegas? I found this online and wonder worth. Never worn. Thx!

[porsche4life]

I’ve got a few cheap watches that I rotate around based on mood, and I’ve been researching building a custom seiko in the future.

My favorite will always be this Laco though. It was built for the 928 group on rennlist, and designed by my friend RKDinOKC. After he passed I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to buy it from his estate.


Picture from the 928 corral at Rennsport.

[David Inc.]

My wife bought this Longines automatic for Christmas last year and I love it, especially the very subtle blue on the hands that only shows up in certain light. I'm not a big jewelry guy but I really enjoy having a quality mechanical piece that doesn't scream "look at me!" like a modern Tag or Rolex.

[Tishabet]

These days 95% of the time I will be wearing one of these three:

2005 Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic ref H704550


1999 Rolex GMT Master II ref 16710


2008 Omega Planet Ocean ref 168.1651

[speeder]

$40 Timex. Don’t need to worry about being robbed.

[Steve Carlton]

I'd rob you at gunpoint for that sweet Expedition.

[speeder]

It is shweeeet! Tells time like a $400k diamond encrusted Rolex as well.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Undecided

I'm not a watch enthusiast, but I'd like a watch that feels period correct when driving my little '77 outlaw and interested in what others are doing.

If I were going for that vibe, I’d likely get a “heritage” watch that would be period correct like the Monaco or Monza from Tag, or their Carrera on a rally strap. If you’re looking to just match the vibe, German watches like the Glycine, Sinn, and IWC would suit the style. A Rolex Submariner or Omega Speedmaster would fit as likely candidates for what owners were wearing then.

My most out-of-the-box suggestion? Bulova. Accutron or Computron both scream 1970s and you can find vintage models cheap.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by speeder

It is shweeeet! Tells time like a $400k diamond encrusted Rolex as well.

If quartz, more accurately as well..

That said, still wearing the Hamilton Quartz Khaki King I bought decades ago.

[bernardcoghlan]

Well, I'm not a hardcore watch enthusiast either, but I get where you're coming from. For driving my '77 outlaw, I went with a vintage Speedmaster. There's something about it that just feels right.
In case you're still hunting for the perfect watch, here's a thought. I recently came across replica panerai models, and honestly, they look so much like the originals that it's hard to tell the difference. It made me question whether I should pay the high cost for the original.

For me, it was all about the look and feel, not necessarily the brand or price tag. What's your take on replicas?

[tdw28210]

Not car specific but the vintage (late 1960's) Seiko Rally Dive watches are just really cool. There are 3 or 4 models.The gray and blue faced ones are the best looking IMHO. They were reissued recently too. Very similar but note quite the same feel as the originals. Still very cool though. Vintage Seiko dive watches have become "a thing" in the last few years so you'll be spending $1k-$2k on really nice, original examples.

[WPOZZZ]

I usually wear the same quartz watch everyday, but lately I've been rotating the automatics to make sure they don't have dry spots.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Tishabet

2008 Omega Planet Ocean ref 168.1651

I love how one of your fancy watch photo backdrops is your Bosch dishwasher.

[Brian 162]

The Tag I’ve worn daily since 97. The Rolex I purchased used last summer. I wear it every day. When I travel I leave the Rolex at home and take the Tag.

[plexiform]

Bluesy/SD43/GV black/ultra……..most of the time the ultra. It’s just more useful.

[NY65912]

I haven't worn a watch in 20 years but I will now.

[chapstic2001]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pwza4tuEBw7tgp5s8Rocking the Nixon.

[red-beard]

Tonight: