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The one that started my love of watches. I spent all winter shoveling snow to buy a 1970s Snorkel to use diving in 1974, sadly I left it in the shower stall of KOA in Arizona the next summer. Bought this one to replace it about 2000.

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I have a couple nice ones but I don’t wear them anymore since I have my phone on me at all times it’s my watch I still look at them I like them but I know it would be a waste of money if I bought one
 

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BIO-HAZARD said:
I was a big Watch guy years ago . Best ones was in the Navy I also had my dive watches , Seiko dive master was my best. But Citizens took over for awhile and others , I always had my eye on the golden ring watch they had in the ships store , it was a Rolex dive watch ,Red and Blue it had the Pepsi nickname . But the price was over $1,000 dollars which was alot of money back in the 80's . No one ever bought so they raffled it off, I didn't win ..lol. Over time I loved the Tag Heuer Always wanted one but then again price the formula 1 was like $1,500 it was a dream , Then my wife surprised me for my birthday with my dream watch Tag Heuer F1 . I still have it today and only wear it on weekends or when we travel . But the crazy thing is if you look at the same watch today from Tag the sell for $4,500 . Is that crazy ..Sorry so long ..brings back old times in life ...
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Always liked cream dials.
 
My current rotation is 3 Seiko monsters (gen1 orange AR sapphire mod, gen2 black, mini monster white), and a mother of pearl deep blue master 1000. In the safe never worn are rolex datejust (gift from grandfather), and Seiko Guigaro (first gift from wife, while dating).
 
Sld1959 said:
Any watch wearers out there? What watch or watches are you wearing?

Today I am wearing a Citizen on a summer canvas Nato. I get a blister if I have a case back rub on my sweaty wrist. My watches these days are mostly lower end, I found out expensive watches do not bring me more joy than those I don't worry damaging or losing as much.
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I wear a the watch I was issued 50 years ago when I was in the army. Have to replace the band every 5 years or so and get it cleaned once a decade. No batteries you have to wind it up. Getting harder and harder to find some one to keep it tuned up.
 
JohnHimes said:
I wear a the watch I was issued 50 years ago when I was in the army. Have to replace the band every 5 years or so and get it cleaned once a decade. No batteries you have to wind it up. Getting harder and harder to find some one to keep it tuned up.
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Lucky I have a good watch maker locally, he keeps my automatics tuned and cleaned.
 
JohnHimes said:
I wear a the watch I was issued 50 years ago when I was in the army. Have to replace the band every 5 years or so and get it cleaned once a decade. No batteries you have to wind it up. Getting harder and harder to find some one to keep it tuned up.
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I love that there is a site on eBay on older wind up watches I bought a couple they from india not bad very cheap but some of them have a real cool old look check it out I had mind for of 5 years pull it out to wear a wind it up perfect
 
David N. said:
I wanted to get a Timex, but there were some negative comments from wearers that made me rethink my choice. I really wanted one due to their older marketing phrase, "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
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I wouldn't pay much attention to comments. Every SOB and his brother that reviews anything is duty bound to find the negative. Society is too nit-picky today. All I wear are Timex and never had a bad one. Just remember they are made for the working man are not meant to be passed down from generation to generation and at some point, you will throw it away and buy another. I'm partial to plain old silver round indigo easy read numbers with a "ranger strap". (now to fulfill my duty) "ranger strap because no one sells a watch with a strap long enough to fit the wrist of a man that worked with his hands and arms his whole life doing more than punching a keyboard or pushing paper clips :mad: ;)
FYI Timex is still made in the USA
Oh by the way, if you mangle the back trying to take it off to replace the battery, DON'T try to straighten it by whacking it with a ballpen hammer. Ask me how I know.
 
I have an old seiko 30 years young it’s a watch that when I wear it it reminds me of my mom . Her and I spent the whole in San Francisco in old jewelry mart had lunch greatest day ever I miss her dearly. She said to me let’s get you a new watch son . So whenever I wear it it’s a great day
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I have an old seiko 30 years young it’s a watch that when I wear it it reminds me of my mom . Her and I spent the whole in San Francisco in old jewelry mart had lunch greatest day ever I miss her dearly. She said to me let’s get you a new watch son . So whenever I wear it it’s a great day View attachment 59969
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Many little 'keepsakes' like a watch often give us much comfort. When there is a time or activity connection to certain people, it can be especially powerful.
 
Personally, I'm all about finding something stylish yet functional, ya know? Something that can handle whatever the day throws at you, whether it's a day at the office or out on the trails.

Been doing some browsing lately, and I gotta give a shoutout to Panerai. They've got some seriously slick watches that tick all the boxes for me. Plus, they've got that rugged, adventurous vibe that I'm totally digging.

Speaking of which, if you're interested, I found this cool site https://replicapanerai.io that has some sweet Panerai-inspired pieces. Now, before you jump to conclusions, hear me out. I'm all about quality and affordability, and these bad boys seem to offer both. Plus, they look pretty darn close to the real deal!
 
Summer means less bracelets on watches and more cotton canvas NATO straps. The one piece design keeps sweaty cashbacks off my wrist where they often create a blister. The cotton canvas soaks up sweat to limit wrist cheese on the watch and washes and dries easily.

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