Dusty Chalk Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yeah, I don't understand that -- why isn't it 1:50 sometimes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Its complicated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Can anyone recommend a watch back wrench. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 a racketball covered in sticky tape? I hate both my caseback wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've used needle nose pliers in the past but I was looking for a better solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I bought one at Amazon a while back that I've used once, and it worked for me. The reviews are good too. "Professional JAXA Type XL Watch Case Back Opener Wrench for Large Waterproof Watches" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00944T13U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 New band. Really like brown/black juxtaposition. Found a cheap Seiko deployant .. the GS one was too much to justify. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I haven't owned a watch in years and am pretty clueless about the current market so I need some suggestions. I'm looking for something with a black face, leather band, luminous hands and indexes and I'd prefer something that's very low maintenance. I don't want something I'll have to wind or spend time setting once a week. Budget: ~ $500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 http://countycomm.com/midpilotred.html oh, no automatics. That's a lot easier, lots of quartz watches out there. http://www.helzberg.com/product/hamilton+watch+1758901.do?003=19290008&CS_010=1758901&utm_campaign=product_listing_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term= http://www.amazon.com/Laco-Quartz-Sapphire-Crystal-861744/dp/B00B06SPYG http://www.amazon.com/Laco-Quartz-Sapphire-Crystal-861792/dp/B00BDVY6CS/ref=sr_1_30?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1387396876&sr=1-30&keywords=quartz+pilot as head-case slightly over your budget examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I may have to go against the no automatic plans: http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/aviation/c10skt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Anything by Lum-Tec appeal to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm kind of skeptical about whether rechargeable watches are a better solution than watches with conventional batteries. My last rechargeable watch (a Seiko Kinetic) did not go 3 years on its last battery, which is well within the limits of what one should expect out of a battery in a simple day/date watch. For several times the replacement cost I kind of lean away. I just found out you can buy replacement batteries and DIY them into the watch... The Seiko may live again. Except I also hate electronic watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Well I ended up ordering one of these: http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/aviation/c8-271/c8skt-mk2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 yay head-case budget observation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 ...and it's an automatic. Lollers. No, seriously, yay, the important thing is that you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Noticed yesterday that Seiko recently added some SARB-like watches to its offerings, labelled SARG and SARX this time: http://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/seiko some really nice looking pieces there. I almost bought a SARB instead of CW, someday I'll pickup one of these Seikos. In particular I like the SARX015 and SARX017. SARX015: SARX017: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 What a nice day after Christmas surprise my C8 Pilot MKII arrived today! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Damn that was fast! Looking forward to your impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 No kidding I wasn't expecting it till next week at best. Anywho, it's obligatory picture time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 that's a healthy sized watch for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Noice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 It is a bit on the large side of things, but it's not heavy so it's very easy to wear. The leather band is pretty comfortable as well, and I really like the slick quick-release mechanism for it. For someone who doesn't know much about watches the movement seems pretty nice and doesn't seem to lose/gain much time over the course of a day. Oh yeah I still think it looks pretty badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 If I flex my hand straight up it does dig in a bit but that's not exactly a normal position for my hand to be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Perhaps looking to sell some watches. The Sinn 856S BKA is getting serviced including Ar gas refill and the Ball is in nearly new condition. Found something I would like but need a bit more cash. If there is interest PM. Otherwise I will have to wait until April and hope the item I am looking at doesn't sell. Edit: will include pics later from this thread. Too tedious on my phone. Edited March 8, 2014 by luvdunhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Perhaps looking to sell some watches. The Sinn 856S BKA is getting serviced including Ar gas refill and the Ball is in nearly new condition. Found something I would like but need a bit more cash. If there is interest PM. Otherwise I will have to wait until April and hope the item I am looking at doesn't sell. Edited March 8, 2014 by luvdunhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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