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Docrwm · 03-24-2012, 12:51 PM

Somehow the topic of watch collecting came up in another thread and I've gotten a few responses. So, I thought a thread here where the topic is more appropriate would be good.

I have a few watches, mostly lesser known brands, but haven't been an active collector in around 2 years. I have a penchant for collecting automatics and chronos but have a good number of others as well.

séamuis · 03-24-2012, 01:43 PM

my daily wear for the last 3 years. my dad had one just like it. this is an old photo, its a little worse for wear at this point and resides on a brown leather 'Flieger' style band.

Benrus DTU-2A/P MIL-W-3818B from 1969, running an ETA 2370 17j.

Docrwm · 03-24-2012, 02:06 PM

My weekday wear more days than not

Sinn 757UTC Tegimented on Bracelet

Weekends are more varied and include a range of Seiko Divers, Mido, and various other brand watches.

westmill · 03-24-2012, 02:11 PM

haha Doc.... Its the wrong time aaaaaagh lol
Its funny how much watches appeal though. I have to fight the urge to buy !

larryinlc · 03-24-2012, 04:49 PM

I love watches both current and vintage. This is my current favorite. A manual winder. Also, my favorite vintage. An Illinois Bunn special that looks as new as the day it was made.

**Jacquot** · 03-24-2012, 05:45 PM

Gorgeous Illinois. This is one my wife brought back from France in January, it was her grandfather's... I love watches, but this was very special, JLC DuoPlan. Sorry, it wasn't shot with Pentax glass. I'll have to do a retake!

Bankebrett · 03-24-2012, 10:56 PM

In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith.

Docrwm · 03-25-2012, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Bankebrett

In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith.

Zenith certainly is a premier watch maker. They make their own movement for most of their watches, which is rarer and rarer these days.

**grhazelton** · 03-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Anyone have experience with repairs for the "real" Bulova Accutron? I have a back set Space View stainless steel which needs attention. It was a college graduation present in 1965.

Other than the Accutron I'm hardly a collector. I do have my father's old Hamilton from the '30s, I think, which still runs, and a handsome gold pocket watch marked "Stewart Special." To set it one must unscrew the "front cover" and pull a little lever out. The movements on these old guys are lovely to look at, as shown by larry's photo.

Docrwm · 03-26-2012, 11:32 AM

The old genuine Accutron SpaceView is a real collectors item with some going for big bucks. There are several specialists out there that work on them but parts are the biggest barrier to getting one fixed. The list below is based on my vague recollection from comments by SpaceView collectors back in my watch forum days. Hope they help.

ACCUTRON REPAIR--OFFICIAL SITE - BULOVA RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONALS- Accutron Repair, Repair 214 Accutron, 218 Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair

ACCUTRON SPACEVIEW REPAIR - SPACEVIEW REPAIR, Spaceview Sales, Service and Restoration

Accutron Spaceview Repair

Accutron Spaceview Repair

Accutron Repair, Bulova Recommended, Accutron Spaceview, Spaceview Repair, Accutron Astronaut, Astronaut Repair, Vintage Accutrons for Sale, Accutron Repairs, Accutron 214 Repair, Accutron 218 Repair, Accutron Clock Repair

**grhazelton** · 03-26-2012, 11:43 AM

Many thanks! As far as its being a collectors' item, I recall a well-dressed stranger at the adjacent table in a good restaurant in Charleston, SC offering me $350. for it some 30 years ago. Kowabonga!

wildman · 03-27-2012, 10:33 PM

My Father-in-Laws watch given to him by his new bride. Elgin 1930 with engraving done in 1940 on their 10th anniversary.
Had it cleaned, regulated and crystal replaced in 1992 ($70) and runs fine ever since.
He was a cabinet maker and wore it everyday to work all his life. It was the only watch he ever owned.

My everyday watch. Walmart 1994? $3.95 with battery. As I recall the watch with battery cost less than than the replacement battery.
Has run perfectly all these years.

**dadipentak** · 03-10-2013, 09:57 AM - **1 Like**

I only have one--about 5 years old, I guess. It keeps time more or less ok--dates, not so much (although in this pic, the day of the week is correct.)

For the benefit of those who may be tempted to buy lenses from me, I'd describe this as "minty."

Apapukas · 03-10-2013, 12:45 PM

Any owners of Pentax Q watch?

Tom S. · 03-10-2013, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Bankebrett

In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith.

Better hurry - says there's only one left.

03-24-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Watches Somehow the topic of watch collecting came up in another thread and I've gotten a few responses. So, I thought a thread here where the topic is more appropriate would be good. I have a few watches, mostly lesser known brands, but haven't been an active collector in around 2 years. I have a penchant for collecting automatics and chronos but have a good number of others as well.

03-27-2012, 10:33 PM	#12
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	My Father-in-Laws watch given to him by his new bride. Elgin 1930 with engraving done in 1940 on their 10th anniversary. Had it cleaned, regulated and crystal replaced in 1992 ($70) and runs fine ever since. He was a cabinet maker and wore it everyday to work all his life. It was the only watch he ever owned. My everyday watch. Walmart 1994? $3.95 with battery. As I recall the watch with battery cost less than than the replacement battery. Has run perfectly all these years. Last edited by wildman; 06-20-2012 at 01:31 AM.

03-10-2013, 09:57 AM - 1 Like	#13
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Here's mine I only have one--about 5 years old, I guess. It keeps time more or less ok--dates, not so much (although in this pic, the day of the week is correct.) For the benefit of those who may be tempted to buy lenses from me, I'd describe this as "minty."

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03-24-2012, 01:43 PM	#2
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	my daily wear for the last 3 years. my dad had one just like it. this is an old photo, its a little worse for wear at this point and resides on a brown leather 'Flieger' style band. Benrus DTU-2A/P MIL-W-3818B from 1969, running an ETA 2370 17j.

03-24-2012, 02:06 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	My weekday wear more days than not Sinn 757UTC Tegimented on Bracelet Weekends are more varied and include a range of Seiko Divers, Mido, and various other brand watches.

03-24-2012, 02:11 PM	#4
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	haha Doc.... Its the wrong time aaaaaagh lol Its funny how much watches appeal though. I have to fight the urge to buy !

03-24-2012, 04:49 PM	#5
larryinlc Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 993	I love watches both current and vintage. This is my current favorite. A manual winder. Also, my favorite vintage. An Illinois Bunn special that looks as new as the day it was made.

03-24-2012, 10:56 PM	#7
Bankebrett New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 18	In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith.

03-25-2012, 04:30 AM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bankebrett In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith. Zenith certainly is a premier watch maker. They make their own movement for most of their watches, which is rarer and rarer these days.

03-26-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Anyone have experience with repairs for the "real" Bulova Accutron? I have a back set Space View stainless steel which needs attention. It was a college graduation present in 1965. Other than the Accutron I'm hardly a collector. I do have my father's old Hamilton from the '30s, I think, which still runs, and a handsome gold pocket watch marked "Stewart Special." To set it one must unscrew the "front cover" and pull a little lever out. The movements on these old guys are lovely to look at, as shown by larry's photo.

03-26-2012, 11:32 AM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	The old genuine Accutron SpaceView is a real collectors item with some going for big bucks. There are several specialists out there that work on them but parts are the biggest barrier to getting one fixed. The list below is based on my vague recollection from comments by SpaceView collectors back in my watch forum days. Hope they help. ACCUTRON REPAIR--OFFICIAL SITE - BULOVA RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONALS- Accutron Repair, Repair 214 Accutron, 218 Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair ACCUTRON SPACEVIEW REPAIR - SPACEVIEW REPAIR, Spaceview Sales, Service and Restoration Accutron Spaceview Repair Accutron Spaceview Repair Accutron Repair, Bulova Recommended, Accutron Spaceview, Spaceview Repair, Accutron Astronaut, Astronaut Repair, Vintage Accutrons for Sale, Accutron Repairs, Accutron 214 Repair, Accutron 218 Repair, Accutron Clock Repair

03-26-2012, 11:43 AM	#11
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Many thanks! As far as its being a collectors' item, I recall a well-dressed stranger at the adjacent table in a good restaurant in Charleston, SC offering me $350. for it some 30 years ago. Kowabonga!

03-10-2013, 12:45 PM	#14
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Any owners of Pentax Q watch?

03-10-2013, 01:02 PM	#15
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Bankebrett In that other thread, and this one, there were a lot of brands I've never heard of. Never seen prices like that either! However after reading the reviews on this page(amazon) I really feel like buying a Zenith. Better hurry - says there's only one left.

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