I’ve discovered I like watches - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Kuan · #1 03-22-2023, 07:49 PM

So I bought my kid a watch for graduation, my wife a watch for New Year, and then I got myself a Citizen solar powered watch which is damn cool.

They’re not expensive watches but I might be persuaded to buy my wife a Rolex some day. Just because I think every collection needs a Rolex(?)

Anyway that day is not going to be for awhile. Also I’ve decided to switch from Dad clothes to being more fashionable. Went shopping and apparently everything is "skinny fit" these days. Nobody makes pants with pleats anymore! Damn!

davidmash · #2 03-22-2023, 08:07 PM

I have a Jager LeCoultier from my father. His mom bought it for him when I was 6 or 7 ish.

It has not been serviced for quite some time so I need to get that done. I sent a message to Jager and I am looking at about $1k to have it fully serviced. Need to find out what it is worth first to see if its worth it.

For me it is sentimental. Its my dads watch and when he is gone it will be a link to his memory for me.

tbomachines · #3 03-22-2023, 08:35 PM

I was always partial to skagen watches, great minimal design (like movado but cheaper and cleaner designs imo). I wore a brushed metal one for a while. Nowadays I wear a Garmin Venu GPS smart watch. It is bulkier but tracks activity and a number of health stats, which I find important.

davidmash · #4 03-22-2023, 10:06 PM

I have a smart watch as well. I like it but I think they have 'ruined' watches.

engatwork · #5 03-23-2023, 07:26 AM

David look closely around the case and see if it is stamped 14k (or 18k). If it is then that means the case is solid 14k gold which adds that much more to the value. It could also say 14k gold filled which is not solid gold.

A couple of my favorites that I have are Vulcain Cricket watches with a loud, mechanical alarm.

Go ahead and get her that Rolex Kuan. She will be able to enjoy it for years to come. I picked mine up in 1997 and wear it when I get dressed up.

I have a 14k gold case Jules Jurgensen watch from the 60s that does not work. I'm thinking about selling it if gold hits $2500/oz.

Kuan · #6 03-23-2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

David look closely around the case and see if it is stamped 14k (or 18k). If it is then that means the case is solid 14k gold which adds that much more to the value. It could also say 14k gold filled which is not solid gold.

A couple of my favorites that I have are Vulcain Cricket watches with a loud, mechanical alarm.

Go ahead and get her that Rolex Kuan. She will be able to enjoy it for years to come. I picked mine up in 1997 and wear it when I get dressed up.

I have a 14k gold case Jules Jurgensen watch from the 60s that does not work. I'm thinking about selling it if gold hits $2500/oz.

I think I will do that Jim.

davidmash · #7 03-23-2023, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

David look closely around the case and see if it is stamped 14k (or 18k). If it is then that means the case is solid 14k gold which adds that much more to the value. It could also say 14k gold filled which is not solid gold.

A couple of my favorites that I have are Vulcain Cricket watches with a loud, mechanical alarm.

Go ahead and get her that Rolex Kuan. She will be able to enjoy it for years to come. I picked mine up in 1997 and wear it when I get dressed up.

I have a 14k gold case Jules Jurgensen watch from the 60s that does not work. I'm thinking about selling it if gold hits $2500/oz.

it is 14k and I believe I recall it being slid, not filled.. That I verified the last time it was serviced about 25 yrs ago.

pj67coll · #8 03-23-2023, 09:08 PM

I like them too. But have nothing as fancy as you guys. A small collection of Soviet era Poljots, Vostoks and Raketas. Some of which even work. And several Vostoks that are about four years old. Bought directly from the factory in Chistopol City, in Tatarstan.

- Peter.

engatwork · #9 03-23-2023, 09:21 PM

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Bought directly from the factory

wow

davidmash · #10 03-23-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pj67coll

I like them too. But have nothing as fancy as you guys. A small collection of Soviet era Poljots, Vostoks and Raketas. Some of which even work. And several Vostoks that are about four years old. Bought directly from the factory in Chistopol City, in Tatarstan.

- Peter.

I have a russian (I think) pocket watch from by grandfather. He was blinded in WWI and he had this pocket watch that still works. It has no crystal on it. SO you can feel the hands and there are nubs on 12/3/6/9. I need to get it cleaned and serviced as well.

pj67coll · #11 03-24-2023, 09:10 AM

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They’re not expensive watches but I might be persuaded to buy my wife a Rolex some day. Just because I think every collection needs a Rolex(?)

Meant to comment on this. My father in law has two, or possibly three.

- Peter.

tbomachines · #12 03-24-2023, 09:17 AM

Id rather spend that kind of money on cars, I am a cheap ass when it comes to clothes, jewelry, etc.

pj67coll · #13 03-24-2023, 09:39 AM

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Id rather spend that kind of money on cars, I am a cheap ass when it comes to clothes, jewelry, etc.

He does that too. Just took delivery of his new Corvette last year.

- Peter.

P.C. · #14 03-24-2023, 08:35 PM

I have a few watches collected over the past 30 years, ranging from some 1940’s to mid 1950’s Hamiltons to a few Omega Seamasters and a Speedy Pro. Never warmed up to Rolexes, particularly now that their pricing is ridiculous…

alabbasi · #15 03-24-2023, 08:44 PM

I have several Japanese and Swiss dive watches. I recently have bought some pretty nice Chinese made dive watches with either Chinese or Japanese automatic movements and they are also very good and amazingly affordable.