Miscellaneous watches

aldevis · Apr 29, 2012

navarro said:
Hi aldevis, I bought in 1998 an Oris Jazz limited edition 1997 with McCoy Tyner (when still a teenager pianist with theJohn Coltrane quartet) signature engraved on back. Great watch never loses and has never been in for repair. I wear it swimming, weight training etc. so it withstands shocks and shakes. Only thing I regret doing is changing the leather strap for a metal one. It cost £680.00 1998 but I have been told you can pick them up on Ebay for about £500.00. They are a limited edition only 555 ever made mine is No.245. Great watch fully automatic 27 jewels. Good luck and regds N.

Good advice! but in 97 McCoy Tyner was a grown up man. I jump on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-ORIS-...istwatches&hash=item3f13cb15f0#ht_3246wt_1169

Shame it costs like a 10m tenor.

Nick Wyver · Apr 29, 2012

Another mechanical watch fan here.

I've got an Omega Seamaster that was an 18th birthday present and my late brother's Tissot - both work very well, but I usually wear a Vostok. If you want a cheap, reliable and waterproof mechanical watch the Russians ain't bad.

Clivey · Apr 29, 2012

This lot make a huge range "retro" at really quite good prices.
http://www.aeromatic1912.de/e_index.php

I used to buy them direct from the factory but I`m a clumsy git and always end up breaking any strap or watch I use. Now I stick to the real cheapos.

aldevis · Apr 29, 2012

I am impressed by the amount of people in this cafe keen of mechanical watches.
Is that because mechanical watches can swing and quartz can't?

gladsaxisme · Apr 29, 2012

dexdex said:
Fraser Jarvis said:

Who the hell wears an automatic watch to know the time ? I have my smartphone for this....

This is my Zeno.
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It costs less than CHF 400.-, and... I adjust it once a week.;}

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Not sure about the watch but really like the look of the sax...john

Jazzaferri · Apr 30, 2012

I think Rolex still make an automatic. I had a gmt master that kept excellent time for decades. I imagine it is doing the same for the b***** that stole it.

jonf · Apr 30, 2012

Jazzaferri said:
I think Rolex still make an automatic. I had a gmt master that kept excellent time for decades. I imagine it is doing the same for the b***** that stole it.

Rolex only make automatics. And they make their own as well, rather than buying in ETA movements like Omega, Oris and most of the other Swiss manufacturers.

jonf · Apr 30, 2012

aldevis said:
You got it.
Any suggestion? Any knowledge about the low price vintage market here in uk?

And a yamaha 25 is more in tune than a King super20 silversonic.

Take a walk down the Strand and have a look at Austin Kaye's shop. They also have a website, but not all the watches in the shop end up on the site.

For lower cost autos, as Nickl says, look at the Russians, also Seiko make some good autos. They're not marketed here officially but are quite easy to get hold of. Their divers' watches are amazing value - SK007 and SK009.

Also try a couple of web forums - RLT and TZ-UK

aldevis · Apr 30, 2012

jonf said:
Take a walk down the Strand and have a look at Austin Kaye's shop. They also have a website, but not all the watches in the shop end up on the site.

Damn! Incidentally I have to be around there this afternoon.
And on their website they have few beautiful pieces that cost less than a 10m

I need to upgrade my flute, I need to upgrade my flute, I need to upgrade my flute, I need to upgrade my flute, I need to upgrade my flute...

Targa · Apr 30, 2012

From about 78 to 98 I never wore a watch then decided to buy one.
I did not want a mechanical winding one or one with batteries so I bought one termed a Q-matic that is powered by a magnet, coil and capacitor.
Good clear face with date. It gains about 10 seconds in 6 months so I just reset it when changing the hour.
Made by a local watch and clock company called Sewills.

saxplorer · Apr 30, 2012

I haven't worn a watch for about 15 years now, and I don't miss it one bit. There is almost always a time-teller close to hand (eg phone), and where there isn't - eg going for a walk - I don't want one.

aldevis · Apr 30, 2012

saxplorer said:
I haven't worn a watch for about 15 years now, and I don't miss it one bit. There is almost always a time-teller close to hand (eg phone), and where there isn't - eg going for a walk - I don't want one.

I rather wear a watch than ask the first alto "arewethereyet?arewethereyet?" during a boring gig (when a phone is not advisable).

Targa, interesting company, Sewills

jeremyjuicewah · Apr 30, 2012

Lost track v that lot but I have two watches. I bought myself one in 1969 for £19-11-6, Avis solid 18 carat lozenge shaped front and back and my old man's Certina gold watch from his retirement at Firestone tyres in 1974. I look at them often, wear them seldom, rely on my phone for the time and often reflect that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. The missus do not seem to preciate what it is she have married.

kevgermany · May 1, 2012

jeremyjuicewah said:
Lost track v that lot but I have two watches. I bought myself one in 1969 for £19-11-6, Avis solid 18 carat lozenge shaped front and back and my old man's Certina gold watch from his retirement at Firestone tyres in 1974. I look at them often, wear them seldom, rely on my phone for the time and often reflect that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. The missus do not seem to preciate what it is she have married.

Are you not a thing of beauty Mike? >:)

jthole · May 1, 2012

I have a manual wind Omega Seamaster from the 60's that is accurate within 10 seconds a day. More than accurate enough for me.

Nobody will blame you for arriving 40 seconds late in a meeting 😉