Wrist Shot - What's on your wrist today?

[Bumpinjeep]

My buddy was wearing a Seiko Samurai at a party we were at and it got me thinking, let's see what all the hype is with this inexpensive watch. I normally rock a Speedy, Tudor Pepsi GMT, a few Orises, but figured I could give a Seiko a try. For $300, it's a damn bargain. Check out Jomashop right now, they're having a decent sale on just about everything.

[0-60Motorsports]

Sized my daughters birth year DJ36 Wimbledon to wear it occasionally.

I tried on a 41mm DJ today and it’s too big for me….

[0-60Motorsports]

Earlier in the week…

Rolex GMT 126710 BLNR on Jubilee bracelet.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Sizes my daughters birth year DJ36 Wimbledon or wear it occasionally.

I tried on a 41mm DJ today and it’s too big for me….

I agree on the DJ 41, at least for my smaller wrist size. I had a DJ 41 and swapped it for a 36mm which is just perfect IMO.

[Robin_NL]

Seamaster 105.001 18k gold case and caseback, bought in 1963 in Stuttgart (I have box & papers as well )




Cheers
Robin

[D22M2]

Got me a GS from recent Japan trip…

[Nivarox]

Deep Blue Master 2000 Day Date

[wspohn]

Daily wear: Omega Seamaster Pro in titanium, tantalum and rose gold.

[0-60Motorsports]

Breitling Superocean II with custom brushed finish.

[ksa]

Addition to the collection.

[Nivarox]

Aragon Dive Tank 57

[D22M2]

Bluesy

[TKDbilly]

Bought this recently from Vortic Watch Company based in Ft. Collins. They take old pocket watches and recase them into a wrist watch.

This particular one had an engraving on the back of the original case (I have that case) that was given to a gentleman that had hit is 10 yr anniversary with Packard Motor Company in 1948.

They are also coming out with a U.S. manufactured line of watches to help bring back U.S. based watch making. That company is under Colorado Watch Company. Top quality.

[ksa]

This one’s been around the block and has gained some wear over the years but perfect summer piece that only comes out during summer and travel.

[0-60Motorsports]

BLNR

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

BLNR

Nice!

I keep trying to decide between that and the Pepsi.

(Although the Batman is far easier to get.)

R.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Nice!

I keep trying to decide between that and the Pepsi.

(Although the Batman is far easier to get.)

R.

I am not a fan of the 6 digit BLRO but give me a 5 digits 16760 or 16710 any day over that and I’ll take it. Hope you find what you love. The reason I got the BLNR is……the colors of BMW 🤣🤣 my childhood passion.

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

I am not a fan of the 6 digit BLRO but give me a 5 digits 16760 or 16710 any day over that and I’ll take it. Hope you find what you love. The reason I got the BLNR is……the colors of BMW 🤣🤣 my childhood passion.

Interesting- what makes you a fan of one and not the other(s)?

My old squadron commander had a 16710 that never really kept good time.

R.

[Nivarox]

Aragon Concept S

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Interesting- what makes you a fan of one and not the other(s)?

My old squadron commander had a 16710 that never really kept good time.

R.

Its the size and weight and that movement is solid.

I dont know about your Squadron Commander but did he ever try to take it for a service to Rolex or to a Specialist watchmaker? The calibre 3185 is pretty solid so im sure his needed some work or a service etc LOL

I prefer the 16760 first because of the thickerr case and old style clasp then a 16710. Im more of a vintage guy. @junglehour on insta

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Its the size and weight and that movement is solid.

I dont know about your Squadron Commander but did he ever try to take it for a service to Rolex or to a Specialist watchmaker? The calibre 3185 is pretty solid so im sure his needed some work or a service etc LOL

I prefer the 16760 first because of the thickerr case and old style clasp then a 16710. Im more of a vintage guy. @junglehour on insta

Fair enough. I have one vintage watch (my father's Glycine Airman he purchased while flying in Viet Nam) and I have a couple nice vintage audio pieces (Marantz and KEF).

This was a loooong time ago (mid-'90's) and memory fades, but I remember my Commander telling me that he'd tried to get it serviced and it hadn't helped, but I don't remember the details-- for all I know, he tried to have it serviced locally. He ended up keeping it in a lockbox and never wearing it.

His talking to me about how poorly it kept time stopped me from getting a GMT-II as a "I'm getting out of the AF" present to myself. At the time, I was a young Captain and he was an old and well respected Lt. Col, so I put a lot of weight into his words.

Pity that. In the mid-90's, you could buy a Rolex from AAFES in Germany for a ridiculously low price if you were on a layover and on flight orders.

That's a bit of a regret now, honestly.

R.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Fair enough. I have one vintage watch (my father's Glycine Airman he purchased while flying in Viet Nam) and I have a couple nice vintage audio pieces (Marantz and KEF).

This was a loooong time ago (mid-'90's) and memory fades, but I remember my Commander telling me that he'd tried to get it serviced and it hadn't helped, but I don't remember the details— for all I know, he tried to have it serviced locally. He ended up keeping it in a lockbox and never wearing it.

His talking to me about how poorly it kept time stopped me from getting a GMT-II as a "I'm getting out of the AF" present to myself. At the time, I was a young Captain and he was an old and well respected Lt. Col, so I put a lot of weight into his words.

Pity that. In the mid-90's, you could buy a Rolex from AAFES in Germany for a ridiculously low price if you were on a layover and on flight orders.

That's a bit of a regret now, honestly.

R.

Agreed. Thank you for your service. Get a good used one, there are plenty out there. I know they are anywhere from 9-14k but worth it if running well. Or get them serviced from someone like rolliworks.