The Watches Thread

[DeskJockey]

What an ugly monstrosity.

[GG.]

Pictures please!!

I've no pictures of mine so library pic



the straps gone and it's back not working again - winding mechanism is broken. In truth, it's probably too brittle to wear any more. even just for Special Events which is all I wear it for

My father has almost the exact same watch. Goodness knows when it was last serviced, certainly not while I have been alive. I think they are stunning though and modern watches cannot look so perfectly uncluttered.

So I was musing that it would be nice to have a period correct watch to wear to the Goodwood Revival this year... (terrible excuse I know but so be it...)

That means 1948 to 1966 and I wasn't going to be spending thousands so that narrowed the scope a lot. I also didn't want something that looks like my 8 year old son would wear - ideally around 38mm and definitely no smaller than 36mm.

All of the above taken into account in the Chrono24 filters, Omega dress watches from the 40s and 50s, the oversize or "jumbo" (at 37.5/38mm ) looked to be just the ticket.

So egged on by a few work and then football related drinks, I put an offer in to an Italian seller on the below which was accepted:





An Omega 2505 Jumbo with waffle dial, subseconds, dauphine hands and applied indices. Supposedly from 1950. I had a little panic after I'd already paid when I realised the movement wasn't stamped with "265" as all the others I'd seen were... however, it turns out that this is running a slightly older calibre 30T2 SC which ties in to the date suggested by the serial number of very late 1940s or 1950.

Quite excited to get my hands on it

[DeskJockey]

That looks lovely.

I've just bought the kids new watches. Youngest got a Swatch Flik Flak, and the boys Casios. They're nothing special, but the step up in quality from their previous Lorus ones is marked, especially when we're taking into account that the cost increase is £4 and £9 respectively (taking one to the heady heights of £29).

The Swatch is by far the most expensive at £44, but as that's a straight replacement for one that was lost, it is the same quality.

[dinny_g]

That is lovely GG.

Exactly what I'd expect a chap from the 50's to be wearing as he approaches the Villa D'Este in Como on his Riva Aquarama, cashmere seater casually draped over his sholders...

[Jobbo]

That's rather lovely. I wouldn't necessarily limit yourself to a 36+ mm watch it you want to go vintage though; something that big would have been pretty uncommon because the term 'bling' had not been coined yet

[GG.]

Yes let’s see how I go with this - I may be converted.

I think the fact they are so thin will actually mean they are in better proportion. Modern 38mm automatics are half as thick again which changes the overall look quite a bit.

[GG.]

That is lovely GG.

Exactly what I'd expect a chap from the 50's to be wearing as he approaches the Villa D'Este in Como on his Riva Aquarama, cashmere seater casually draped over his sholders...

I think the chap with a Riva Aquarama would be rocking a 24k solid gold Vacheron in all likelihood. Then again - even one of those from the 60s can be bought for less than the price of a new Omega Seamaster…

[mik]

Nice purchase.

[dinny_g]

That is lovely GG.

Exactly what I'd expect a chap from the 50's to be wearing as he approaches the Villa D'Este in Como on his Riva Aquarama, cashmere seater casually draped over his sholders...

I think the chap with a Riva Aquarama would be rocking a 24k solid gold Vacheron in all likelihood. Then again - even one of those from the 60s can be bought for less than the price of a new Omega Seamaster…

Nah, this chap whispers…

[Explosive Newt]

I've no pictures of mine so library pic



the straps gone and it's back not working again - winding mechanism is broken. In truth, it's probably too brittle to wear any more. even just for Special Events which is all I wear it for

My father has almost the exact same watch. Goodness knows when it was last serviced, certainly not while I have been alive. I think they are stunning though and modern watches cannot look so perfectly uncluttered.

So I was musing that it would be nice to have a period correct watch to wear to the Goodwood Revival this year... (terrible excuse I know but so be it...)

That means 1948 to 1966 and I wasn't going to be spending thousands so that narrowed the scope a lot. I also didn't want something that looks like my 8 year old son would wear - ideally around 38mm and definitely no smaller than 36mm.

All of the above taken into account in the Chrono24 filters, Omega dress watches from the 40s and 50s, the oversize or "jumbo" (at 37.5/38mm ) looked to be just the ticket.

So egged on by a few work and then football related drinks, I put an offer in to an Italian seller on the below which was accepted:





An Omega 2505 Jumbo with waffle dial, subseconds, dauphine hands and applied indices. Supposedly from 1950. I had a little panic after I'd already paid when I realised the movement wasn't stamped with "265" as all the others I'd seen were... however, it turns out that this is running a slightly older calibre 30T2 SC which ties in to the date suggested by the serial number of very late 1940s or 1950.

Quite excited to get my hands on it

That is absolutely lovely. I love the thinness of the watches from this era.

[duncs500]

8) Nice. Vintage Omegas seem to look like pretty good value whenever I look at them.

[GG.]

Watch arrived a week ago but have been on holiday so a bit delayed in posting. Long story short - I love it. You would never guess it is 75 years old next year!

I think it looks a good size on the wrist at 37.5mm but I have been converted into believing down to 35/36mm would likely be fine too but would clearly be more "vintage". I'm going to have a bit of fun with this one seeing who guesses it dates to a mere 5 years after WWII.

Seems to keep time well. Perhaps a little slow but I may get it serviced / a new mainspring - a small speck of dirt has appeared on the dial so there is clearly some debris floating around and a good ultrasonic clean is probably needed. May also swap out the band for a lizard strap.









Interestingly the Chrono 24 app popped up to say it was immediately worth about twice what I paid for it... slightly offset by it flashing up that my IWC had lost more than 3x that in 6 months

[mik]

You would never guess it is 75 years old next year!

Perhaps a little slow but I may get it serviced / a new mainspring - a small speck of dirt has appeared on the dial so there is clearly some debris floating around and a good ultrasonic clean is probably needed. May also swap out the band for a lizard strap.

Rather cool owning / wearing such a vintage item.

I know you’re down in Londoncestirshire and probably have several options to choose from, but if you do decide to get work done on it I will pedal out my standard recommendation for Simon Milek. He’s a star.

https://www.instagram.com/milekandco?ig ... g4MHUyZg==

[GG.]

Thanks, Mik!

[Jay-me]

I've no pictures of mine so library pic



the straps gone and it's back not working again - winding mechanism is broken. In truth, it's probably too brittle to wear any more. even just for Special Events which is all I wear it for

My father has almost the exact same watch. Goodness knows when it was last serviced, certainly not while I have been alive. I think they are stunning though and modern watches cannot look so perfectly uncluttered.

So I was musing that it would be nice to have a period correct watch to wear to the Goodwood Revival this year... (terrible excuse I know but so be it...)

That means 1948 to 1966 and I wasn't going to be spending thousands so that narrowed the scope a lot. I also didn't want something that looks like my 8 year old son would wear - ideally around 38mm and definitely no smaller than 36mm.

All of the above taken into account in the Chrono24 filters, Omega dress watches from the 40s and 50s, the oversize or "jumbo" (at 37.5/38mm ) looked to be just the ticket.

So egged on by a few work and then football related drinks, I put an offer in to an Italian seller on the below which was accepted:





An Omega 2505 Jumbo with waffle dial, subseconds, dauphine hands and applied indices. Supposedly from 1950. I had a little panic after I'd already paid when I realised the movement wasn't stamped with "265" as all the others I'd seen were... however, it turns out that this is running a slightly older calibre 30T2 SC which ties in to the date suggested by the serial number of very late 1940s or 1950.

Quite excited to get my hands on it

Did you have to pay any tax/import duty etc when it came into the country?

[John]

I've looked at the Swatch/Omega MoonSwatch a few times when I've been in London but didn't really like them enough to buy one, plus at the beginning they were difficult to get hold of due to buyers looking to make a quick buck by selling them on. I've been to Meadowhall today and called in at the new Swatch pop up just for a look . There is now the MoonSwatch Moonphase "Snoopy" which is quite striking in white and surprisingly it was in stock so I had to buy one. Snoopy is unfortunately not quite on show yet, top right sub dial.

The protective cover is still on in this pic.

[Jobbo]

That’s a nice colour for a Moonswatch. Suits it and doesn’t look too plastic, as some do.

[duncs500]

I'm waiting until the car's sorted for budget, but I am keen on a new watch. I see some nice second hand offerings from the famous brands, but I keep coming back to some of the stuff Chris Ward is offering and it just seems to speak to me more. They're really nailing it on terms of desirable designs for my taste. We'll see if I put my money where my mouth is.

[Jobbo]

I don’t think Chr Ward represents good value these days. Have a good look at what else you can get for the same price. And try to make sure you’ve seen it in the flesh and tried it on if you’re spending actual money.

Still wearing the Seamaster 300M which Mik found for me in 2017. There is something about it which I just like on my wrist.

[duncs500]

Really? They don't seem that expensive. Although good advice to see it in the flesh. I shall seek more advice nearer the time, maybe I just don't know where to go for the good value second hand stuff. I'll be sure to do more research when I've nailed down my budget.