Being an old watchmaker/repairmen give me finely crafted time piece experience. There are very few schools left that teach that ne of finest watches was made in Lancaster Pa. It was a pocket watch used by the railroads when they ran on time schedules.
That was one of the most accurate timpeics ever made. Hamilton also made the chronographs for the navy ships during WWll
Being retired, for now, I only wear a watch when having to be on time for an appointment. Could use my cell, but is easier to just look at the wrist. Did not wear any for a time due to a ganglion cyst in the wrist.
Bridges
Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
lesdmd wrote:
Last week I opened a discussion on Leica camera bodies asking if they are demonstrably better than their competition.
This week, I move on to asking why those of you who collect or simply wear luxury watches do so. I am hard pressed to come up with any reason why an expensive mechanical watch does a better, or even as accurate a job as the simplest of electronic alternatives. Clearly, no one purchases a multi thousand dollar watch purely to know the time.
I am not being judgmental. I understand the concept of fine craftsmanship, the idea of dressing for success, and certainly the desire to show that you can afford something expensive on your wrist. I am not suggesting that one should not buy something he can afford.
When does it become smarter and better to find alternate ways of displaying ones affluence.
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In 1967 I was a jewelry apprentice for a summer before deciding to return to school in the fall and forgo further training. I asked the owner of the shop this question one day: "Why do people spend so much money on solid gold Omega and Rolex watches when the gold plated or stainless steel watches look just as good and anyway who would be able to know which is which." He simply said "Ah, but the people who own them know." It's like most things, knowing you own the best gives a feeling of pride and accomplishment regardless of how others feel about something.
lesdmd wrote:
Last week I opened a discussion on Leica camera bodies asking if they are demonstrably better than their competition.
This week, I move on to asking why those of you who collect or simply wear luxury watches do so. I am hard pressed to come up with any reason why an expensive mechanical watch does a better, or even as accurate a job as the simplest of electronic alternatives. Clearly, no one purchases a multi thousand dollar watch purely to know the time.
I am not being judgmental. I understand the concept of fine craftsmanship, the idea of dressing for success, and certainly the desire to show that you can afford something expensive on your wrist. I am not suggesting that one should not buy something he can afford.
When does it become smarter and better to find alternate ways of displaying ones affluence.
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That's like asking a woman why she prefers a real diamond engagement ring when a cubic zirconia would do just as nicely. CZ's can be just as large and flashy at a fraction of the cost...so why aren't all wives and fiancees adorned with CZ's? Luxury is luxury for those that want and can afford it.
Junbug wrote:
That was one of the most accurate timpeics ever made. Hamilton also made the chronographs for the navy ships during WWll
I think you mean this one.
And I can't believe watches are so exciting we've spent eight pages talking about them. And I don't even own one and haven't for thirty years.
rplain1 wrote:
And I can't believe watches are so exciting we've spent eight pages talking about them. And I don't even own one and haven't for thirty years.
It's not exciting for you perhaps, but to many of us it is.
MTG44
Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
If you can afford a high end watch,buy it and enjoy it.
FRENCHY wrote:
If you have it, flaunt it
Beyonce bought one for 5 million as a gift for Z. I guess they love to flaunt
Since you start this thread, can you or did you know an expert who can tell me something on an Omega Speedmaster Moon watch that I have?
Thank's in advance.
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It’s a famous watch, thanks to Apollo 13. I wear mine every few days for the past decade. What do you need to know? There is a lot on the history online, Google it.
mwsilvers wrote:
I think you mean this one.
NICE! I’d be right in style these days with one strapped to my wrist instead of my Hamilton Khaki Auto Chrono! Just kidding...
Designdweeb wrote:
It’s a famous watch, thanks to Apollo 13. I wear mine every few days for the past decade. What do you need to know? There is a lot on the history online, Google it.
Thank you for answering.
It was a Christmas gift in 1976. Over the years I didn't pay too much attention wearing it every day, a few scratches here and there.
One day I look on the back cover and notice that the letter "M" from the word Mission is completely missing, being an Omega I was wondering if this as a real value or just a curiosity piece.
I was offered 2000$ for it and the person(s) told me that the misprint as nothing to do with the value. Ok, if it was a cheap watch I would have to understand.
I call Omega in Switzerland, they can't give me an answer, strange...
If you know a private appraiser for this type of watch I would like to know if its possible to get in contact with him/her
Thanks again
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