Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

[Spitfireace]

Got a 43AF Elgin coming from eBay. Did it and I don't know why. I'm not a wealthy type of person. Just love it I guess. I work hard for my money and this is my reward.

 

[Spitfireace]

 

[Kermit3D]

I don't think anyone buys a good mechanical watch purely for its accuracy. You don't want a watch to gain, or worse still, lose too much though because the main beauty of them apart from finish and looks is the fine engineering and accuracy of their movements - even though a cheap quartz keeps time better.

But of course if you wear it a lot and it's well regulated to your lifestyle a good mechanical watch can be more accurate that a quartz watch over longish period of time even though its rate is nowhere near as good. It will gain and lose and hopefully balance out while the quartz will probably just keep slowly gaining.

One of my favorite watches in my humble collection is this old pilot's watch (at least it was designed for pilots).
It is not very precise... it drifts about 30 sec to 1 minute per day. But no matter, I love it so much !
In fact it's not so bad for a watch that is almost 90 years old.

 

[B-Man2]

One of my favorite watches in my humble collection is this old pilot's watch (at least it was designed for pilots).
It is not very precise... it drifts about 30 sec to 1 minute per day. But no matter, I love it so much !
In fact it's not so bad for a watch that is almost 90 years old.

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That’s a really cool piece Kermit .

 

[B-Man2]

One of my favorites, 1940s Omega Manual .

 

[Spitfireace]

Was thinking of a 50's Omega Seamaster myself. Affordable luxury.

 

[Spitfireace]

I have a Rolex and I have a current Omega and the Omega is the more accurate watch. In fact it's probably the most accurate mechanical watch I have ever owned and hardly gains or loses at all when worn for at least twelve hours a day. But I prefer my nearly twenty years old Air King. It may gain three seconds or so in twenty four hours now but it's a lovely little thing and the Omega is a bit of a lump in comparison.

The other thing I like about the Rolexes I've owned is the lack of rotor noise. Every other automatic watch I have ever had including the Omegas I've owned you can hear the rotor flap around as you move your wrist if you listen out for it. But the construction of the Rolex rotor movement is different to other watches and is completely silent.

I think the best bang for the buck so to speak, is a good 1950's Omega Seamaster. Overlooked by the Rolex enthusiasts, but for those in the know a superior option.

 

[Spitfireace]

The only reason I don't have one is because I came to the conclusion that a King Seiko 1974 was a better option. Half the price even better movement. 25 jewels.

 

[Spitfireace]

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[Spitfireace]

Sorry out of sequence pic. Just thought I should show the case back of the A-11 that is on the way in the mail somewhere between Boca Raton and here.

 

[Spitfireace]

The thing about buying watches on the internet is they can be frankensteined. Which means they could be made up of parts. Getting an untouched watch is the goal. This one I think is untouched and running well. So I'm really looking forward to it's arrival in the mail.

 

[Pilot]

The thing about buying watches on the internet is they can be frankensteined. Which means they could be made up of parts. Getting an untouched watch is the goal. This one I think is untouched and running well. So I'm really looking forward to it's arrival in the mail.

With all due respect… the watch has been “ retouched” hence not untouched…( sorry ).
The spring bars,the crown , the cristal, the dial, wonder about the movement…
However, surely… not … untouched.
Attached an untouched one…please feel free to compare…Sorry…

 

[B-Man2]

I’m just guessing but I would imagine that untouched ones are exceptionally rare these days. How can you find one that’s in its original condition and not messed with?
Also I would imagine that the cost of an original A-11 with all original parts might be in the thousands of dollars . Just asking as I know nothing about these watches .

 

[Pilot]

I’m just guessing but I would imagine that untouched ones are exceptionally rare these days. How can you find one that’s in its original condition and not messed with?
Also I would imagine that the cost of an original A-11 with all original parts might be in the thousands of dollars . Just asking as I know nothing about these watches .

Sorry about that… but….Plenty of “ bargain untouched “ A-11 watches ( and other “ untouched authentic originals etc”) on crapbay… ( billions of professional experts serarching for the golden nuggets …hahaha ) …Again and as for all and everything: “pay peanuts… get monkeys “ “…at best a Frankensteiner”. Sorry for the cruel truth.

 

[Pilot]

Please allow following as supporting pics…
please see, hands, dial, crown, cristal, case, back markings “graphics”, spring bars etc… of what untouched means… same maker/contract etc…
Happy to see the “ untouched “ movement.

 

[Pilot]

A few other little things .
Guess the Ralf Tech and ZRC NDC/ MN ( issued) were posted already.
Surely the Hanhart is not for daily use but goes well with a suit and its whit shirt…. soe does the Ralf Tech.

 

[Kermit3D]

Just for the pleasure of the eyes!
One of my favorite divers (yes there are several).
Even if it is quite obvious, I specify that it is unfortunately not mine.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 1953 :

 

[Kermit3D]

A few other little things .
Guess the Ralf Tech and ZRC NDC/ MN ( issued) were posted already.
Surely the Hanhart is not for daily use but goes well with a suit and its whit shirt…. soe does the Ralf Tech.
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Magnifique Hanhart

 

[warguy]

Yeah, that Hanhart makes me weak in the knees. Has long been a dream of mine. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Pilot]

Thankyou and good morning.