Any horology enthusiasts? - Page 3

Saga Lout · 3rd November 2015, 12:09

I just got these out of the box I keep them in, there's a Ladies watch missing, a Silver Summit one that I've loaned out to a lady going to a function. There's Sekonda's, Saxon's, Smiths, Trafalgar, Avia, Omega, Seiko, Casio, Timex, Accurist, Fossil, Waltham, Zurich, Slazenger, a Zeitner Divers watch, Ellese...I enjoy them, I might not wear them all but, they're not on the tip and I'm happy to have saved a few.

Phil · 3rd November 2015, 13:46

Nice collection. I need to take some pics of mine. (working nights this week so a bit tricky.)

Why on earth are Omega's so expensive? I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but they don't look any better (to me) than a Seiko?

wraymond · 3rd November 2015, 15:26

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They look lovely.
I particularly like the gravity clock. I have never seen anything like it or even heard of such.
Great that it has such history to you, going back that far as well!

Thanks. Great Grandad was a typical Victorian gent - there's a sepia photo of him with hand on shovel (steam train fireman) next to his engine apparently named 'Kettle' (too close up to identify the engine unfortunately) and with trademark silver handlebar moustache, flat 'at, and bow legged so he couldn't catch a pig in an alley. Probably Ricketts. It's curious that nobody smiles in Victorian photos - either a hard life or wariness of the technology! Perhaps it could be the 9 kids he had to feed - no benefits then!

I'd never seen one of those clocks before either. Only one pillar is serrated and with no winding to worry about, you just lift the body to the top, over-winding (that famous misnomer) can't happen. There's no 'movement' to speak of, just a lay shaft running two wheels. I also inherited at the same time his beautiful Italian mandolin - a great treasure.

ratchet · 3rd November 2015, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Phil

Nice collection. I need to take some pics of mine. (working nights this week so a bit tricky.)

Why on earth are Omega's so expensive? I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but they don't look any better (to me) than a Seiko?

It's all down to marketing.

If something is cheap and affordable, it's not sought after or valued. Make it expensive, and the desirability increases......... particularly with luxury items.

Omega's aren't the worst culprits as far as I'm concerned. I can never get my head around why people pay a fortune for Tag's. They usually have a generic cheap as chips quartz movement.

I tend to look out for unfashionable names. I have a few Oriosa Divers watches - they usually have very good Swiss auto movements in stainless steel cases, but sell for a fraction of the price trendy names fetch.

Phil · 4th November 2015, 02:28

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Originally Posted by ratchet

It's all down to marketing.

If something is cheap and affordable, it's not sought after or valued. Make it expensive, and the desirability increases......... particularly with luxury items.

Omega's aren't the worst culprits as far as I'm concerned. I can never get my head around why people pay a fortune for Tag's. They usually have a generic cheap as chips quartz movement.

I tend to look out for unfashionable names. I have a few Oriosa Divers watches - they usually have very good Swiss auto movements in stainless steel cases, but sell for a fraction of the price trendy names fetch.

Yeah, I understand, but still can't get my head around how they have achieved it.

Tag too, they are expensive and had no idea most are quartz.
I still want an automatic poljot. I need to save up. I can't find one I like with a steel strap. I don't object to leather, but to me the strap is part of the watch and as leather wears out, it takes away from the watch.

Phil · 8th November 2015, 19:16

1907 (ish) American "Sessions" mantle clock.

Approx. 1910 wall clock with Swiss made movement.

My four pocket watches.
1963 Ingersoll
Chester 1898 English silver pocket watch,
1890s Swiss pocket watch
1940s army watch. (not working..)

1960s wrist watch. I like this.

Phil · 9th November 2015, 20:12

I am hoping to get a nice automatic watch, a new one.
I really want a Poljot, but cost is a bit off putting and they all seem to have leather straps which isn't really practical for me.
So, unless anyone has any suggestions, I am thinking Rotary or Seiko.
I don't want to spend more than £300, would really like a chronograph, or a subtle skeleton watch. Even if it is just a glass back.
I would like a brand with some history.

Any suggestions?

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Nice collection. I need to take some pics of mine. (working nights this week so a bit tricky.) Why on earth are Omega's so expensive? I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but they don't look any better (to me) than a Seiko? __________________

8th November 2015, 19:16	#26
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	1907 (ish) American "Sessions" mantle clock. Approx. 1910 wall clock with Swiss made movement. My four pocket watches. 1963 Ingersoll Chester 1898 English silver pocket watch, 1890s Swiss pocket watch 1940s army watch. (not working..) 1960s wrist watch. I like this. __________________

9th November 2015, 20:12	#27
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	I am hoping to get a nice automatic watch, a new one. I really want a Poljot, but cost is a bit off putting and they all seem to have leather straps which isn't really practical for me. So, unless anyone has any suggestions, I am thinking Rotary or Seiko. I don't want to spend more than £300, would really like a chronograph, or a subtle skeleton watch. Even if it is just a glass back. I would like a brand with some history. Any suggestions? __________________