Talking Watches with Volnation

[Notorious B.E.N]

I'm not really a big watch guy, here are my cheap everyday watches....

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

And here's my grandfather's Rolex i got a few years ago, he died in 94.

 

[1972 Grad]

And here's my grandfather's Rolex i got a few years ago, he died in 94.View attachment 286643

Had one just like it many years ago. Bought it off the street in New Haven Connecticut in 1973 for $75. That was before they had fakes. I worked in a jewelry store, and we sold new ones for around $275-$300 then, as well as I can remember. They have gone up a bit in price. I sent the one I had back to Rolex twice because it didn't keep very good time. They never did get it right. Wound up selling it about 30 years ago.

 

[1972 Grad]

I'm not really a big watch guy, here are my cheap everyday watches.... View attachment 286640View attachment 286641View attachment 286642

I like the Timex. That is what a watch should look like in my mind.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Had one just like it many years ago. Bought it off the street in New Haven Connecticut in 1973 for $75. That was before they had fakes. I worked in a jewelry store, and we sold new ones for around $275-$300 then, as well as I can remember. They have gone up a bit in price. I sent the one I had back to Rolex twice because it didn't keep very good time. They never did get it right. Wound up selling it about 30 years ago.

I've looked it up online and they're for sale for like $14k+ for ones in better condition.

 

[1972 Grad]

I've looked it up online and they're for sale for like $14k+ for ones in better condition.

Amazing. I have looked them up also, but it's been a couple of years.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Amazing. I have looked them up also, but it's been a couple of years.

Here's one for 10

 

[Smokeytom]

And here's my grandfather's Rolex i got a few years ago, he died in 94.View attachment 286643

Your granddad had great taste!! Should honor him by getting more into watches they’re addictive once you dip your toe in!

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Your granddad had great taste!! Should honor him by getting more into watches they’re addictive once you dip your toe in!

You spelled expensive wrong lol

 

[Smokeytom]

You spelled expensive wrong lol

Talking about grandad’s watch? Mannnnn that thing likely wasn’t outrageously expensive back when he bought it. Lucky mofo!

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Talking about grandad’s watch? Mannnnn that thing likely wasn’t outrageously expensive back when he bought it. Lucky mofo!

I mean new ones now

 

[Smokeytom]

I mean new ones now

Yeah it’s a damn shame how pricey some of them get now. Especially since you can’t just walk in to an AD and buy a stainless steel Rolex sports watch. Everything is 2nd hand and more expensive or like a year+ waitlist.

 

[1972 Grad]

Found this today in some of my junk while moving. Check the price. This came from the jewelry store where I worked from 1972-1974 in New Haven CT. I never had the watch that came in it. It said Oyster Perpetual on the box.

 

[Smokeytom]

Oh baby

Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 'Navy Blue' - HODINKEE

 

[Jackcrevol]

Here's one for 10View attachment 286694

I dont understand the price. Ive seen some Omega and Tag's I like MUCH better.

 

[YankeeVol]

I’m a big fan of Honda. Just picked this up

 

[YankeeVol]

Welp, here I go. Omega Planet Ocean 600M Seamaster

 

[volmanbill]

Welp, here I go

Very nice!

 

[YankeeVol]

Very nice!

Thanks. I really was set on the Seamaster 300 in black, but this just looks so much better IMO

 

[YankeeVol]

Probably gonna pick up the orange nato strap

 

[YankeeVol]

Conspicuously missing from it's spot in the winder this morning. Something tells me a new Ti band may be coming soon.

Guess I could have asked you...

How do you like it?

 

[volmanbill]

Guess I could have asked you...

How do you like it?

I love it, although I did have to send it in for service. They took care of it, but I was in limbo for 3 months while everyone was shut down. Even so, my favorite watch. The titanium is lightweight while still feeling substantial. I love the slider in the clasp for instant adjustments during the day.

 

[YankeeVol]

I love it, although I did have to send it in for service. They took care of it, but I was in limbo for 3 months while everyone was shut down. Even so, my favorite watch. The titanium is lightweight while still feeling substantial. I love the slider in the clasp for instant adjustments during the day.

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I don' think I could pull off the Ti every day, but its a gorgeous watch

 

[Jack Burton]

Today is the Gold Tuna.



The Lorier from yesterday.



Seriously considering the new Omega Seamaster 300m 42mm.

 

[2EastTnVols]

Nice watches guys! Hope everyone is staying safe. Praying for our country and for our football season! Deep Blue beater today, great watch for not a lot of money.