I turned 40 this past weekend and this was my gift from my wife.

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Happy belated B day, that's a fine gift!
I remember the days of being able to read such tiny details w/o correction. I practically have to wear a sun dial now.

Yeah! I have to rent time on the Hubble to see some of my watches!

delivered yesterday and now I can join the watch club. Cigar club is next, once I get GZ unboxed.

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Nice watch! The cigar club is fun. There’s some characters. Come on!

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Hah! Do we now have to start the Rolex/Cigar Club??

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This submariner is ready to get wet!
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I was reading while getting a cigar for my morning drive…

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Bought myself a present for Christmas.

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Farer and Christopher Ward are absolutely killing it lately! So many good dials coming out.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays watch fans!!

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I have 3 more coming in the mail but I’ll show those as they arrive.

I just got into watches last year and already have a dozen or more.

Brace yourself, watches collecting can be as bad if not worse than pinballs

Worse…at least with pinball I run out of room.

I believe it.

Half of my watches are Casios so that lets me slide a bit with 7 watches for $600 or less. I really love my Casios for the price of a nice watch band usually wear when I'm traveling just in case they get lost at the hotel no big deal.

I just got my second most expensive watch and first from Christopher Ward, I got it with a bracelet but have not tried that on yet it would be my first watch with a bracelet.

The Dartmouth version 2 with full lume dial.

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Nomos Ahoi Atlantic

I wish all of you a good start into 2024.
Tom

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New watch day. Wanted one of these since the 90s. Paid well under value but need to find the 30 bezel tab.
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So clean! Love their watches.

May be interested in a possible trade. My Bond LE for a (newer) Rolex Submariner (date). It must have box and original paperwork. If trade happens I’ll make appropriate donation to Pinside!

Nice !!

Happy New Year!

Nice Franck.... Is this an 8880?

What size is your wrist? I'm trying to figure out how much smaller I can go on Franck with my mammoth arms.

That watch is a china fake.

No

It’s a 6850. My wrist is small. I haven’t had time to take out a couple links so the photo might be misleading. Anyway, they wear smaller (and more comfortable) than you’d expect so slightly larger is totally ok in this instance.

Still love Magrette. Solid all around

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I've tried on an 8880, but not sure how much smaller I can go. That's my issue

Happy New Year. Added another dress watch this week. Parmigiani Fleurier, newer brand (formed in the 1990s) that is getting a lot of attention for their current line of Tonda PF watches (integrated bracelet format) but historically did a lot of dress pieces.
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Ah, got it. Maybe look at the Vanguard range then.

Just got this one in the mail. Ordered direct without ever seeing one, but the price was reasonable.

I’m getting more into divers, I don’t dive or use the time bezel feature but guess I just like the look.

This is from Wise an Indonesian micro-brand. You can customize the second hand and bezel color and has full lume on dial. Fit and finish is super for less than $400. Packaging and shipping first rate. IMG_5612 (resized).jpeg
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Just picked up my third Longines, this time a 43mm Hydroconquest diver. The ceramic bezels on the newest Hydroconquest models have raised their price a bit, but they look much better IMHO than the all-steel models.
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I keep thinking about getting a Hydroconquest. What do you think about it? Worth every penny if not more? How’s the overall fit and feel? You’re running a strap, but if you have a bracelet, how’s it fit and feel? Arm hair puller?

I was shopping for a dive watch and was certainly willing to get a less expensive one, but after comparing with Seikos, Citizens, and Tissots, I felt the Longines was worth the additional money. It's just that much better looking. I'm not a big fan of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and felt Oris offered similar quality for nearly twice as much money. I normally bring my Spirit Zulu Time on the road for work, but this week I'm taking the HC so I can enjoy it more.

Fit and feel is great. My wrist is sorta medium-large at 7-3/8" and the 43mm, while sounding big, fits and looks fine. This model came with the rubber strap, I can't tell you how the HC metal bracelet feels but my Zulu bracelet feels good. The clasp on the rubber strap is solid and feels the part for sure. I wouldn't recommend buying any watch without seeing it in person first, so if you have a retailer nearby then I do recommend having a look at one. The new models with the ceramic bezels are absolutely worth the price over the previous all-steel models.

Hydroconquest always a good choice. Oris Aquis (Sellita versions) and Formex Reef also excellent in this tier.

I have the full ceramic version on the rubber strap. Its a lovely watch, the only thing I could knock is the bezel is matt and the case shiny which looks a bit odd. Deployant is carbon fibre and is reverse so the extra strap is hidden and so no keepers, even has micro adjust. Great design and how all should be.

I was moving some stuff in my office and I found an old watch I forgot about. I went to college for GM automotive - ASEP. At graduation, we received some cool gifts, one being this watch. Its an Elgin D4800/TL11/T480 with a Chevy Bowtie on the face. I just installed a new battery in it tonight. The digital works, but the analog isn't moving. I tried searching google and that model isn't showing anything. The crown pulls out to adjust the clock. It doesn't seem to wind in either direction when its pushed in.

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Very cool.
Chronotek in PA can get it running for you again.

Thanks. It looks like they are in Sauderton, PA? I'll reach out to them. Any ideas what watch repairs cost? What this watch is worth?

Yes, they are in a Souderton, PA. They have serviced multiple mechanical watches for me. Your watch is quartz which should be much less expensive to service.

Send them an email explaining the problem with the watch along with a couple of photos.
It is possible they may be able to provide a ballpark estimate via email.

Unfortunately, I have no idea the value, but it is a sharp looking watch.

Thanks.. I reached out to them on Friday through their website, but haven't heard back yet. I know Friday up here was a Snowmageddon event, so maybe delayed response for a few inches of snow. I did look around a bit more and found some other numbers on the back cover, but still nothing identifying. I also found out that Elgin stopped their original production in the late 60's and anything made after that isn't a true Elgin. I'd still like to get it working..

Most likely, the snow slowed them down. It’s a family run business with a few watchmakers who are all true enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, the Elgin manufacturing facility in Illinois was torn down in the late 1960s like you stated. If you ever rode a train in the U.S. through the early 1980’s, it is likely that the ticket taker had an Elgin pocket watch strapped to his vest. These early Elgin timepieces were mass produced and not particularly rare, but the movements are beautiful.

Am I permitted to list a watch for sale in this thread?
If it sells through Pinside, I’m happy to donate.

Only one way to find out!

Sounds like the right place to deal with. I'm in no rush. This sat in its box for 30 years, another little bit isn't going to matter.

I was really excited when I saw the Elgin name - had heard the train story awhile back.. I was a bit disappointed to hear it wasn't the "same" connection. Its still a cool piece.

I got a call this afternoon from Chronotek.. Sounds like my watch is simply going to be a decorator piece. Not a lot of serviceable parts available for it unfortunately. Oh well, still looks good.

Sorry.

Thanks.. Nice guy I spoke to on the phone. He knew what I had without a pic. Pretty impressive since google hasn't shown me anything similar. It would be nice for sentimental reasons to get it working, but it still looks good.

Trying to catch some green heads that are finally starting to move around after the past 4 days of dense fog. I just got this BR123 and I’m really liking it.

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