Watches, watches, watches (caution: modem burner)

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I put up a watchwinder if anyone with an automatic is interested. Priced at less than half of what a new one costs, and I don't know if Orbita makes an electric one anymore, but uses lithium batteries

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brothers wrote:I wish I had one so I could join in the informative discussion. Alas, I know I'm depriving myself, but the truth is that I have just stopped wearing a wristwatch. A few years ago it became smart to wear one, for business appearances, and that jazz. Then I slowly drifted away again, and here I am. I remember as a youth and before electronics took over the world, we all needed one for obvious reasons. Now I truly and honestly do not need a wristwatch. The accurate time of day is within range at all times now. Our phones, handheld screens of all descriptions, etc. have become a mandatory accessory, taking the place of wristwatches. Worse, I'm not sure whether that is a good thing or a bad thing. Maybe it's just a thing.
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It is interesting you should post this. I have not worn watches near as much as I used to ..... although I still love looking at different watches (my wife says I have an obsession) all the time. With my almost always carrying a mobile with me, and with the long-term damage that some wristwatches can do to shirt cuffs, I find that the need to wear them is reduced for me.

I never go on my bike without my Garmin 310XT though -- and often wear it snowshoeing as well, and sometimes when I am rambling/hiking/walking around with my wife, just to see where we have been.
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The Garmin sounds like a necessity under those circumstances.
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brothers wrote:The Garmin sounds like a necessity under those circumstances.
But of course ..... :D 8)
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Has anyone been tempted by Apple Watch?

I am an avid and devoted Apple user but this is one product I haven't yet gone for. I just appreciate a quality, traditional timepiece too much. I also don't wear any other jewellery except for my watch and/or cuff links so appreciate it on this level also.

The fitness tracking features I have to say are somewhat appealing though.

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I have owned too many watches in the past year or so....my latest arrived today.
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Oh I've still got the cell phone, just don't answer it unless I'm in the mood.
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Gareth wrote:Has anyone been tempted by Apple Watch?

I am an avid and devoted Apple user but this is one product I haven't yet gone for. I just appreciate a quality, traditional timepiece too much. I also don't wear any other jewellery except for my watch and/or cuff links so appreciate it on this level also.

The fitness tracking features I have to say are somewhat appealing though.

Gareth
I am not "there" with smartwatches yet. I just can't get my head around them at all. I am with you on the minimalist approach for jewelry.
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jww wrote:
Gareth wrote:Has anyone been tempted by Apple Watch?

I am an avid and devoted Apple user but this is one product I haven't yet gone for. I just appreciate a quality, traditional timepiece too much. I also don't wear any other jewellery except for my watch and/or cuff links so appreciate it on this level also.

The fitness tracking features I have to say are somewhat appealing though.

Gareth
I am not "there" with smartwatches yet. I just can't get my head around them at all. I am with you on the minimalist approach for jewelry.
Same here, a long way from being there.
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brothers wrote:
jww wrote:
Gareth wrote:Has anyone been tempted by Apple Watch?

I am an avid and devoted Apple user but this is one product I haven't yet gone for. I just appreciate a quality, traditional timepiece too much. I also don't wear any other jewellery except for my watch and/or cuff links so appreciate it on this level also.

The fitness tracking features I have to say are somewhat appealing though.

Gareth
I am not "there" with smartwatches yet. I just can't get my head around them at all. I am with you on the minimalist approach for jewelry.
Same here, a long way from being there.
I have no interest. I'll stick with my reliable and functional mechanical watches along with my "land line".
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Today I'm wearing a Hamilton chronograph.
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Sold all of my watches and returned to a basic WIS wonder, the Seiko SKX007 dive watch.......
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Mike, use in good health. do you hand wind yours, or just give it a good shake every other day?

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Clive I shake and wear this simple Seiko auto diver
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The Rolex will be noticed by 90% of the people who see it, but the Lange & Shone will be " noticed" by the other 10%. I like how it has tasteful understated qualities. After seeing it I would like to find a similar self winding swiss watch with gold and and brown crocodile band. best inverter ac best gas geyser best solar water heater best v guard geyser
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prateekgupta wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:49 am The Rolex will be noticed by 90% of the people who see it, but the Lange & Shone will be " noticed" by the other 10%. I like how it has tasteful understated qualities. After seeing it I would like to find a similar self winding swiss watch with gold and and brown crocodile band. best inverter ac best gas geyser best solar water heater best v guard geyser
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jgreenepa's sotd post today was a bit of an eye opener, who knew that once upon a time a great watchmaker was involved with glorious shaving instruments? Ive been lusting after a jaeger watch for several years now.....maybe if i sold off some of my pseudo DrP supplies I would be easily able to afford my dream piece:
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That’s a beautiful watch Clive. I too lusted after a watch like that for many years. Completely to my surprise my wife gave me a Patek Philippe Calatrava on my 60th birthday. It looks very similar to your Jaeger.
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Patek Philippe Calatrava
stunning!! pure elegance. does wifeee have a spare sister??????? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Clive, don't think about it just buy it, you will admire the watch every day you wear it. Jaeger-lecoultre are timeless classics.
My last purchase was a Hublot classic fusion chrono with the crocodile strap, love wearing it. Elegant and sporty at the same time.
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