Watches you wear...

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

This is stupid folk lore started by rappers.
The whole real Rolex's don't tick thing is false. I guess Jay Z and co didn't actually have Rolexes when making these claims.

What he means in the quote is that he has so many Rolex watches in his collection, he can't keep them wound when not in use.

[DFO]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

I have the Explorer II black dial Ref. 16570. It's a great watch, but watch people really tend to obsess over the polar (white dial), and for good reason, it's a beaut.

Probably biased because I have one but the white dial Omega Seamaster is better looking (and a bit cheaper).

[TorqueDog]

I went with the black dial ceramic bezel Seamaster Professional myself, they didn't do the white dial at the time.

Originally Posted by calgarywinning

What he means in the quote is that he has so many Rolex watches in his collection, he can't keep them wound when not in use.

Pfft, a guy like Jay-Z should have a modular watch winder. I grabbed a WOLF Roadster double winder when they were all over Overstock.com... I need more winder barrels.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

I went with the black dial ceramic bezel Seamaster Professional myself, they didn't do the white dial at the time.
Pfft, a guy like Jay-Z should have a modular watch winder. I grabbed a WOLF Roadster double winder when they were all over Overstock.com... I need more winder barrels.

I need to get one here, I have three nice watches and so keeping them wound just doesn't happen, which is why I thought his lyrics were funny.

Love to see a picture of you Seamaster, sounds like a stunning watch, love anything on a watch black ceramic.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by calgarywinning

I need to get one here, I have three nice watches and so keeping them wound just doesn't happen, which is why I thought his lyrics were funny.

Love to see a picture of you Seamaster, sounds like a stunning watch, love anything on a watch black ceramic.

I got a Triple Tree winder from Amazon and really like it.
Winds 4 and holds 6 more.
Looks slick and was well priced compared to other brands.
Seems unavailable right now but worth looking into if you're wanting a winder.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

I got a Triple Tree winder from Amazon and really like it.
Winds 4 and holds 6 more.
Looks slick and was well priced compared to other brands.
Seems unavailable right now but worth looking into if you're wanting a winder.

Got one too via spousal gift - seems good so far.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

You should look at the Explorer 2.
More sporty than a Datejust, and likely easier to aquire than a Sub.
Very classic design, go anywhere, do anything watches. Can get in white or black dials; has a 24 hour bezel and GMT function.

Holy crap, man. That one is super cool. Thanks!

[CarlLester]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

Modern Rolex movements run at 28,800 beats per hour, meaning the sweeping seconds hand will 'tick' 8 times per second. Most people think it is a perfectly smooth sweep, but it isn't. A Zenith El Primero runs at 36,000 bph (or 10 ticks per second).

Submariner comes in one size, 41mm -- not to be confused with the Sea-Dweller which is 43 mm (and 44mm for the SD DeepSea). Some women are totally fine with wearing a slightly larger watch, let the wife try one on. But the '911 Carrera watch' for women is probably the DateJust.

Just needed a reason to post my El Primero. And to see if I could figure out how to post a pic.

This was my first 'grown up' watch. Style is a little divisive but at the time I found it interesting. And the El Primero movement is solid.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by CarlLester

Just needed a reason to post my El Primero. And to see if I could figure out how to post a pic.

This was my first 'grown up' watch. Style is a little divisive but at the time I found it interesting. And the El Primero movement is solid.

This is a fine watch. Some pictures more in focus would be great. Roman numerals on a watch are so nice!

[Insufficient Funds]

Snowflake in the snow today.

Edit: Pics not working...fml

[The Familia]

Anyone know of a good place to get their each batteries replaced in the NW? I have about 6 watches that need the battery replaced. Is there a going rate for battery replacement?

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by The Familia

Anyone know of a good place to get their each batteries replaced in the NW? I have about 6 watches that need the battery replaced. Is there a going rate for battery replacement?

This is a super easy job to do yourself with a $5 watch case opener on Amazon and likewise for the batteries. I'm not sure as I haven't gone to someone to replace my watch batteries since I was a kid.

[The Familia]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

This is a super easy job to do yourself with a $5 watch case opener on Amazon and likewise for the batteries. I'm not sure as I haven't gone to someone to replace my watch batteries since I was a kid.

I was thinking about that but wasn't sure if my higher end watches require professional tools as to not damage them. I would definitely replace my own batteries on my cheaper watches. Another stupid question, do all watches use the same type/size of battery?

[speede5]

I recently changed the battery on my Tissot and there is a o-ring seal on the cover that has to be installed a specific way. It didn't come off so I had no issues but it is definitely a good idea to read the manual or go online for instructions just to make sure you don't miss something simple like that.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by The Familia

I was thinking about that but wasn't sure if my higher end watches require professional tools as to not damage them. I would definitely replace my own batteries on my cheaper watches. Another stupid question, do all watches use the same type/size of battery?

Can you post which watches you have that need batteries changed? I guess many assume a high end watch would be automatic and not use quartz/batteries.

Quartz watches can use all sorts of batteries so you would need to open or google the model to check first.

[The Familia]

I guess I don't have any truly high end watches lol. I consider my Movado "higher quality" because it was around $800......peanuts in the watch world I know. My other "higher end" watches are a Gucci and a Bulova (which is automatic). Those ones are all working, but the Movado and Gucci are battery powered and would require replacement at some point.

The ones I need a battery for are two Armani watches, two Guess watches, and a Maseratti watch I bought in Italy. I have no problem changing the battery on those ones as they are not that expensive (Maseratti was around 250 Euros but sentimental as I haven't seen it in Canada before). The wildcard is a Wittenhauer watch I received as a gift for my confirmation. I have replaced the battery in it before but through a jeweler. Not sure I can do it on my own.

[sketchyt]

I was left a slew of fairly valuable watches (Rolex, PP, Omega, etc...) by my dad a few years ago now. Some have paperwork/packaging, some don't. I have some idea of what their worth by looking on Chrono.

What's safest and most effective way to go about selling them and not get hosed? Would prefer doing it locally.

[DFO]

Originally Posted by sketchyt

I was left a slew of fairly valuable watches (Rolex, PP, Omega, etc...) by my dad a few years ago now. Some have paperwork/packaging, some don't. I have some idea of what their worth by looking on Chrono.

What's safest and most effective way to go about selling them and not get hosed? Would prefer doing it locally.

What are the watches in the collection?

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by The Familia

I guess I don't have any truly high end watches lol. I consider my Movado "higher quality" because it was around $800......peanuts in the watch world I know. My other "higher end" watches are a Gucci and a Bulova (which is automatic). Those ones are all working, but the Movado and Gucci are battery powered and would require replacement at some point.

The ones I need a battery for are two Armani watches, two Guess watches, and a Maseratti watch I bought in Italy. I have no problem changing the battery on those ones as they are not that expensive (Maseratti was around 250 Euros but sentimental as I haven't seen it in Canada before). The wildcard is a Wittenhauer watch I received as a gift for my confirmation. I have replaced the battery in it before but through a jeweler. Not sure I can do it on my own.

One thing to consider in the watch world is to only buy things based on what the brand is known for making. Armani for suits, Gucci for shoes, Maserati for cars, etc.

They aren't actually watchmakers and usually their brand is licensed to someone else to put their logo on after. Fossil actually makes Armani and Guess watches from what I know and just license the fashion brand names. This is what is called a Fashion Watch. Movado for example has licenses for Hugo Boss, Coach, Lacoste, Ferrari, etc. which are really just fashion brands and have nothing to do with watches. Movado will produce watches and stick those logos on them and then charge a premium. If it is a quartz watch, you are actually paying for the fashion company's logo rather than the quality or value of the watch itself.

None of these are particularly high end or hold residual value aside from personal sentimentality (which can be irreplaceable sometimes) so I wouldn't have any concerns about just getting a caseback tool to pry off the caseback. Are any of them screw down casebacks? Like twist-off? You can tell since they will have notches all around the circumference of the case back. In that case there are cheap tools to twist them off and many watchmakers even use something similar to a stress ball to twist off the case back.

if you still want a shop to do it, I'm not sure about the NW but in downtown there is Alberta Time and Kong's. I know the Bay at Market Mall still has a watch service center stuck in the back but it would probably be better to go to a mom and pop.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by sketchyt

I was left a slew of fairly valuable watches (Rolex, PP, Omega, etc...) by my dad a few years ago now. Some have paperwork/packaging, some don't. I have some idea of what their worth by looking on Chrono.

What's safest and most effective way to go about selling them and not get hosed? Would prefer doing it locally.

Post them to CP first please

If you want, there are companies that will appraise a watch and give it a value or authenticity. The one I knew is retired though so maybe someone else can help here.