Found this one in a Jewelry store that's closing out. 40% off. Nothing special, but I had been looking for a simple slim face, with a leather strap for quite a while now.

Wow, that's an amazing likeness to the 1960s Omega Seamaster watches that I love so much.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachm...l-l1010290.jpg

Now I have something to work towards to replace this one! What's the market value of those these days?

My Omega De Ville Prestige Small Seconds

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...oo/image-3.jpg



Timex Intelligence Quartz for the more casual days (taken frm instagram... follow me BENPJCHI :P)

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/.../image-1-1.jpg

I love that Omega. What bracelet is that btw?

Thanks! The bracelet is from Bottega Veneta

Another incoming.
Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military.
It's a homage to the super rare Rolex Submariner 5517 Mil-Sub.

"The 5517 was a military issue Submariner for the British Royal Navy in the early 70’s.

One could imagine given the popularity of vintage Submariners, original 5517’s are highly sought after, ultra-rare grails within the group. Considering around 1000 were ever issued, and they are legitimately parts of Naval and watch making history, it is not surprising that they go for around $100k at auction."
-Quoted from wornandwound.com

Don't think I'll ever be able to afford a $100,000 watch so this will do ;)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gWzNHgzLEe...ITARY%2B06.jpg

http://wornandwound.com/wp-content/u...ATO_WHOLE1.jpg

They range quite a bit... the 1950s and earlier ones are similar aesthetically but use a different movement, they are called "bumpers" and are worth $150 - $250 for an unrestored but halfway decent stainless example. The one I posted is an early 60s model and they are quite a bit more desirable, they are worth $300 - $500 for an unrestored stainless model and up to around $1200 for a "like brand new" restored one. It's worth noting that there are tons of reputable watchmakers who restore these watches but not using 100% original parts - sort of like restoring a classic car but using wheels from a slightly different year, etc. They look great and are functionally perfect but are from a collectability perspective, not quite as valuable.

These are all automatic watches. The one thing to watch out for is that dress watches in these time periods were MUCH smaller than now... 95% of those watches from that vintage are around 35mm in diameter and 10mm thick.

A "cheap" (and mediocre condition) 50s bumper:

http://relojes.com.co/images9/a11/040.jpg

1954 Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch Stainless Cal.334 Bumper Automatic 34mm | eBay

A "cheap" 60s automatic:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Early-1960s-V...Jsg~~60_57.JPG

Early 1960s Vintage Omega Seamaster, Automatic | eBay

A fully restored 60s automatic with some gold (this is not an original dial, but a good reproduction with the additional Tiffany's logo which is definitely a negative on the value). Great looking though...

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imag...6/IMG_0154.JPG

SPECTACULAR 14K SOLID GOLD TIFFANY DIAL SEAMASTER DAY/DATE - SIGNED 6X SERVICED | eBay

Mark

Just a heads up, if anyone is looking for a Seiko watch, Timeco (I think that's the name) in Lougheed mall has all of their Seiko watches for 50% Off.
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Your bezel is off center :troll:

yeah i noticed from the pic

When buying a watch to own, do you guys consider resale value?

Looking to get a Timex Weekender for a daily beater, what do you guys think?
http://www.selectism.com/news/wp-con...-watches-3.jpg

oops

bought one couple weeks ago for exactly the same reason
it was only 30 bucks and you could use the nato strap for another watch

i think theres no way you can go wrong for $30

Any recommendation of a good site to buy one from? Somebody posted a site in this thread that had some nice stuff at decent prices, but I've had no luck finding the post amongst all the pages. Preferably a Canadian based site to avoid duty and all that crap.

the quartz movement is very loud, as in you can be in a room and with your arm on the table and you'll still hear the movement pieces.

the retro indiglo is a great touch though, and pair it with some nato/zulu bands at the same time, great buy for $30.

If anyone's in need of a watch box I have one for sale from Bombay I don't need anymore; it's only 5 months old. Message me
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what do you guys think about this one?

COOKOO watch Green - COOKOO Store - ConnecteDevice Ltd

just picked up this today at the Seiko store at the outlet
my first leather strapped watch.

I've owned many seikos before, but all metal bands

These new "smartwatches" seem so nerdy.. but I kind of want one :badpokerface:

anyone have any experiences with police watches? saw a couple nice ones and they arent too expensive and just wondering if any one has positive or negative experiences with them

Their quality is pretty nice :), I got to try one out when I was looking for some watches.

As im looking to collect g-shocks now... Has anyone seen this sexy beast?!
http://cdn.hypebeast.com/image/2012/...-1-620x413.jpg
I have looked...EVERYWHERE.:alonehappy: