Almost. I had a binder that zipped up. VERY handy thing, could carry all my schoolwork in it and not worry about it falling out.
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I have a Breitling Blackbird that I bought when I received my first shareholder distribution check. I used to wear it more, but more recently I just wear it for special occasions.
In memory of my Grandfather. He lived in Israel and passed away on Passover (tonight is the first night) 10 years ago and wore this every holiday. For those that aren’t familiar, those are the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Finally showed this to my buddy. He said it probably needs a new winding. Said he fixes pocket watches all the time. He'd have to put his hands on it to give a proper estimate, but off the top of his head (and after a few drinks) a few hundred bucks depending on what it needs.
He fixes $5k+ luxury watches and super old pocket watches all the time though so this seemed well within his capability. Just out of curiosity I asked him how many people can do what he does in VA. He said only like 3-4. Everybody else (jewelers and the like) just replace batteries and replace the odd easy part. He has microscope looking things and crazy miniature machine tools like a little baby lathe and cute little drill press. He said he makes custom parts for things that aren't made anymore. His shop is pretty neat. I get the impression he caters to a well off crowd though and ain't cheap.
Tray Burge
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Was doing a search online today on Speedmasters and this old thread popped up, funny.
Well, since it was a fun thread, I decided to update it with the one watch I'd been waiting and searching for.
My 1863 mvt Hesalite Sandwich Speedmaster Pro. It wasn't easy to find in this condition, serviced and warranteed, but I had to have the Hesalite Sammy and just got lucky right before the Pro's jumped in price too. Looking at the adorned 1861 mvt and you see why?
Sadly, I have to force myself to wear the Speedy Mk40 now, first world problems
Well, since it was a fun thread, I decided to update it with the one watch I'd been waiting and searching for.
My 1863 mvt Hesalite Sandwich Speedmaster Pro. It wasn't easy to find in this condition, serviced and warranteed, but I had to have the Hesalite Sammy and just got lucky right before the Pro's jumped in price too. Looking at the adorned 1861 mvt and you see why?
Sadly, I have to force myself to wear the Speedy Mk40 now, first world problems
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Honestly, I can't wait for my Galaxy watch to die. Im tired of the damn thing telling me "you're exercising" or You're bike riding or your walking.......whatever.
I want my Luminox Navy Seal Dive watch back. it gave me the time and date, and its pretty much indestructible. Unless you take it off and someone steals it
I want my Luminox Navy Seal Dive watch back. it gave me the time and date, and its pretty much indestructible. Unless you take it off and someone steals it
SouthernTJ2000
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So I don't have a favorite per se, as I love watches and have 15-20. I will say I do prefer my watches to be all metal. I'm not a fan of plastic or leather bands.