Timepieces

[Jason Musgrave]

The real question is what did you wife "settle on?"

[dogrange]

Out of many beautiful and luxurious choices, the quality of all of which far exceeded any of our dreams when embarking upon this joint watch purchase, she decided that the most satisfactory of these splendiferous creations was an Omega Constellation ladies quartz that is tastefully (while still being luxuriously) bejewelled.

[Too Tall]

Out of many beautiful and luxurious choices, the quality of all of which far exceeded any of our dreams when embarking upon this joint watch purchase, she decided that the most satisfactory of these splendiferous creations was an Omega Constellation ladies quartz that is tastefully (while still being luxuriously) bejewelled.

Same here. Queen has a Constellation. Never worn....ouch. Watch for sale. Groan. Man, that really is a gorgeous women's dress watch. Classy. Turns out she is not a watch gal.

[josepht]

Hmai, I'm thinking of getting a Stowa and I have tiny wrists too. For reference, what is your wrist circumference? That watch looks great, BTW.

If you're looking for a pilot that's not going to break the bank, my vote goes to Stowa. At 40mm, it's the perfect size for my tiny wrists:

[jr59]

The real question is what did you wife "settle on?"

5+ carat round, Vs, d color.

That should do it!

[Matthew Strongin]

5+ carat round, Vs, d color.

That should do it!

Make it an oval to trick the eye into thinking it's a 6 carat.

[dogrange]

Hey guys, I forgot that my Dad has actually bequeathed me a fine vintage Swiss timepiece. Here's a pic:

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[Jason Musgrave]

Worlds last remaining NOS 6309 on the block! That's gotta be worth something - whoever buys it better leave it just like it is (on the shelf!).

FSOT: Seiko 6309-7040 oldest one in the world New Old Stock Box & Papers

[Curt Goodrich]

Love that Seiko Jason!

[4Serottas]

Even if you're not interested in mechanical watches (and if so, why are you reading this thread?) is fascinating. The craftsmanship and level of detail are simply amazing.

[dogrange]

Holy cow, thanks for posting. I wonder how much handwork is used to make/assemble your standard Rolex/Omega automatic compared to this. That, and I wonder how many hours a day one of these craftsmen can keep the focus to do this work.

[Matthew Strongin]

Holy cow, thanks for posting. I wonder how much handwork is used to make/assemble your standard Rolex/Omega automatic compared to this. That, and I wonder how many hours a day one of these craftsmen can keep the focus to do this work.

Not as much as you'd think. It's more about engineering and precision with attention to detail. But for the Patek, you'd be amazed, and the price reflects it. I once had the opportunity to watch a dial-maker Guilloche a dial. Amazing focus.

And for something on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, this thing is fun.

[dashDustin]

Not as much as you'd think. It's more about engineering and precision with attention to detail. But for the Patek, you'd be amazed, and the price reflects it. I once had the opportunity to watch a dial-maker Guilloche a dial. Amazing focus.

And for something on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, this thing is fun.

my leather strap creaked like crazy. Swatch sent me a rubber one to replace it with.

[Matthew Strongin]

my leather strap creaked like crazy. Swatch sent me a rubber one to replace it with.

Thanks for the tip!

[bertiewhang]

That Swatch is more in my range, what model is it?

[Matthew Strongin]

That Swatch is more in my range, what model is it?

Sistem51.

[bertiewhang]

Thanks

[4Serottas]

Holy cow, thanks for posting. I wonder how much handwork is used to make/assemble your standard Rolex/Omega automatic compared to this. That, and I wonder how many hours a day one of these craftsmen can keep the focus to do this work.

And for those thinking of trotting out and picking one up, the price tag is $2.6M. I've got two on order, one for "everyday" and one for special occasions.

[happycampyer]

Even if you're not interested in mechanical watches (and if so, why are you reading this thread?) is fascinating. The craftsmanship and level of detail are simply amazing.

Wow, that was unbelievable. The video about Dufour that e-Richie linked to a while back was very cool, too:



and while this video shows the process involved in maintenance of a Breitling (and not the manufacture), I still thought it was cool:

Service - Breitling - Instruments for Professionals

and a great video about polishing to restore a used watch:

Polishing - Breitling - Instruments for Professionals

[Jason Musgrave]

I've got two on order, one for "everyday" and one for special occasions.

Man, and there's only 6 for sale worldwide too. ;-)

Kidding aside this thing is an engineering marvel on par with anything else in the world imho.