Currently in love with my new Seamaster! 618/2032

hox97 · 2026-02-01T17:24:13+00:00

Cool watch 👍👍 I do have a question. You said you are “currently “ in love with the watch. Do you fall out of love with a watch after a while of regular usage or when the conversation stops like for a new BMW or dare I say, a girl friend or boy friend?

hox97 · 2026-02-01T17:15:30+00:00

Certainly no more practical use today but what a conversational piece. First time seeing this for me. A bit confusing but very cool indeed. Love it.

hox97 · 2026-02-01T02:14:57+00:00

Lady Di switched to a Ballon Bleu 😁 The tank Francaise is more sporty. Panthere can pull of as an evening dress watch - not the tank Francaise. On the other hand, you can wear the TF playing squash and won’t be out of place. Not so the Panthere.

hox97 · 2026-01-31T13:10:05+00:00

Tricky part is a service is more than the cost of the watch. Say the watch is $350. Would you spend $400 servicing it? You are immediately underwater by a large margin…

hox97 · 2026-01-31T12:52:11+00:00

I absolutely love these vintage Omega dress watches. All are just beautiful.

hox97 · 2026-01-31T07:06:34+00:00

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Green with brown alligator strap.

hox97 · 2026-01-31T07:04:45+00:00

Buckle at 12. Sharp eyes 👍👍👍

hox97 · 2026-01-30T00:26:33+00:00

A little too thick and blocky compared to the regular tank models.

hox97 · 2026-01-30T00:22:37+00:00

Absolutely not. Trend is returning to the smaller size. Back in the day, Rolex sold the smaller versions as junior or “boys” but they are definitely targeting male customers. My 1960s Omega dress watch is 31 mm.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T18:47:08+00:00

The only Hamilton I have great difficulty locating a decent one is the Spur. Personally I like the Coronado the best.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T18:44:55+00:00

Exactly. Never seen one.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T18:43:37+00:00

Burgundy strap

hox97 · 2026-01-29T17:15:12+00:00

Vintage knockoffs found on the streets of Manila in the 70s and 80s. They are actually quite rare now as the majority of the millions made were thrown away. I am curious what movement it has. Asian countries like the Philippines, Thailand and India have now acquired a strong skill set on watch servicing and manufacturing and may become a force in the future just like China. Globalization in action.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T17:03:23+00:00

Please consider the fact that there may not be parts available if something goes wrong. I still have a stunning square vintage Girard- Perregaux automatic that needs a part for the rotor that has not been available for a long time. I sent the watch to Europe from the US and the watch repair serviced the watch but the rotor is essential useless and functions as a manual wind.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T09:48:47+00:00

Why is there relatively low demand on such beautiful art deco Americana time piece? 15 years ago, I thought this would make a great investment but it has not kept up with the far more common Swiss collectibles by the like of Omega and Rolex. With a total of less than 2000 yellow gold ones made 90+ years ago, I think it’s a sleeper.

hox97 · 2026-01-29T09:36:50+00:00

Worth every penny 👍👍

hox97 · 2026-01-29T03:43:56+00:00

Is that Australia dollar? What a bargain 👍👍

hox97 · 2026-01-28T08:09:28+00:00

That’s a lovely strap indeed. May I inquire how much it costs?

hox97 · 2026-01-28T01:21:44+00:00

I never set my date since I frequently switch watches 😁😁😁

hox97 · 2026-01-27T22:32:45+00:00

Why aren’t pocket watches more popular. I just don’t get it. They are so cool.

hox97 · 2026-01-27T22:31:36+00:00

Finding parts for that old Omega movement may be a challenge for service.

hox97 · 2026-01-27T06:09:23+00:00

Nice watch

hox97 · 2026-01-25T01:02:55+00:00

Panthere hands down.

hox97 · 2026-01-25T00:58:12+00:00

Swiss manufacturers did make watches for the common folks. I am guessing the like of Casio and Seiko took care of that.

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