The Watch Thread - Part 6

[jonleelk]

not that diamond bezel, see the 4 weeks ago one. I have a closer wrist shot which is not on her IG

Wearing a classic fusion?

 

[BERSERK1980]

Time to "retire" my Panerai watches because this one is it!

1972 Seiko 5

It has my late grandfather's name engraved at the back.

Told Uncle Goh at K2 that it was my late grandfather's watch and needed some sprucing up. He declined saying that it has a heavy duty movement so there was no need to do any servicing, even though it was sitting in a drawer for the past 20+ years.

Bought a S$12 strap for it, went home to polish the acrylic dome and it has been on my wrist since the weekend.

Guess it is time for my Pams to spend a bit of time in the drawers.

Good choice of strap, wear it in good health.

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[Azrielsc]

How come I don't have such hand me downs. I didn't know Seiko 5 has been around that long. My grandparents all gone, so no more chance. People may think it's tad odd on your wrist I guess but it will have that special feeling wearing it.... Its not a Patek but I would still really treasure it.

Just Googled. 1963! Was the in thing watch of the 60s so can imagine why your grand pa bought it . The Seiko 5 story : THE SEIKO 5 STORY | SEIKO 5 SPORTS

Thanks. I thought my granddad had only one watch, the Pagol, but I was surprised that he had this too. It is not a Patek but it is an unique piece of family history that, to me, is worth more than anything that I could buy with money.

Oh, and my granddad was too poor to buy this Seiko 5 watch. It was presented to him as a Long Service Award in the company that he worked for more than 30 years. It even has his name engraved at the back, making it even more special.

On a separate note, my brother has been telling me instances where he was stopped on the streets by people who spotted him wearing our granddad's Pagol and started chatting about the watch. Great conversation starter!

 

[slow_mo]

No historical watches here...

See lion at the background sleeping... A shot taken from the toilet in Safari Resort Restuarant.

 

[soilwork]

I just love it how our watches would have a story tag to it or just create a good conversation

 

[Lezzare]

Bought an Alpina Startimer, can't wait for it to arrive!

Nice. Had this on my wishlist when it was launched. I was in Switzerland and tried to find this watch, but no luck. Other watches caught my eye and it fell out of the wishlist. Do share some pics when you receive it

 

[Paladium]

Made a search and read that SKX031 is discontinued. Such a beauty. Such disappointment. Anyone knows where can I still get it?

You have to search religiously through forums trading areas like WUS, etc. NOS are virtually gone and mint pre-owned sets are just as hard to come by at reasonable prices. I have been searching the past year. Good luck to your search as well.

 

[Lezzare]

 

[Nakedtoes]

Here giant plentong JB seiko 5 many swee swee models only rm199..later try to take photo.

 

[Xx5125xX]

just curious... where u all normally get your lobangs at?

 

[yattokame]

just curious... where u all normally get your lobangs at?

for me.... seiko/citizen and stuff....i check out creationwatches first, then check with K2 watch.

other watches search websites like jw watch, monster time, etc or sgroc, swx

 

[mangomilkshake]

Where to get Longiness watch (new) at good price and service?

Where to get Longiness watch (new) at good price and service?

Anyone knows the model of this watch?

 

[pwillie]

On my wrist today

 

[aerolord]

Sexpensive banana, 90 sen

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

 

[aerolord]

Gonna eat you, chao strawberry

 

[slow_mo]

Sexpensive banana, 90 sen

Follow your banana theme... Old pic...

 

[yattokame]

It's here!!!





Sorry my foto skills sucks big time.
Real thing is damn nice. Even the lady at the table next to me asked about it when she saw me put it on. (I think she just wanna talk to Elshan lah.)

Seriously nice for a casual watch.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Sexpensive banana, 90 sen

Follow your banana theme... Old pic...

me too. old pic

 

[Paladium]

It's here!!!

Sorry my foto skills sucks big time.
Real thing is damn nice. Even the lady at the table next to me asked about it when she saw me put it on. (I think she just wanna talk to Elshan lah.)

Seriously nice for a casual watch.

Everybody wants to talk to Elshan, from Henabi's sister to the lady next table.