[trammway]

Sandoz 21 Jewels Original Swiss made (Sandoz watches were made in Swiss, Singapore, Hongkong and Spain), the swiss made Sandoz were suppose be regarded for its high quality build.

Sandoz Hongkong and Singapore watches were priced economically compromising the quality.

The Sandoz that I have is a key wound watch and claims shock proof on the dial and back cover.

Due to its age the glass developed internal cracks and printed letters in the dial also gone missing. But the watch works great whenever the key is screwed and continues for next 34 - 38 hours non stop.

[trammway]

In an effort to bring some of the previously showcased vintage wrist watches to wearable condition look what I have done

The blue Seiko with blue Titan band is a cool watch with a blue Jean and Black top.


Did you notice a golden case watch in the bottom of above picture? if yes then here is the question, what is the make of this watch ? I got this from friend of mine but no one has any idea about the make of this watch. Even the inner machine doesn't have any script or name expect swiss made and 17jewels.



The amount of gold plating on this watch is extraordinary and the the look of this watch is stunning and looks like a rifle scope view. This watch is a manual watch with "seconds" hand on the bottom of the dial. I could also see a "A" logo on the rear cover. As per my watch mechanic this is a military watch and the company would be "Admiral", but no results from Google shows about this watch.


Now comes my another addition an old Rado Diastar with steel and gold finish.

[bblost]

That is such a beautiful watch that I could not resist a bit of googling myself.

I have no idea on watches, but it looks a lot like
Wristwatches at P.Cyrlin & Co. Dealers




Apologies if its totally irrelevant. Its just that the watch looks so nice, that I got tempted to help.

[trammway]

Originally Posted by bblost

That is such a beautiful watch that I could not resist a bit of googling myself.

I have no idea on watches, but it looks a lot like
Wristwatches at P.Cyrlin & Co. Dealers

Attachment 441652


Apologies if its totally irrelevant. Its just that the watch looks so nice, that I got tempted to help.

Hey, no need to apologies but you are not the only one to think all the "side second watches" are same.

If you look at the watch I have posted it has a circular ring placed outside the second's hand circle. This is bit unique and also the number marking for 3, 9 and 12 and the larger inner ring forms like a rile scope view.

The term side second watch refers to all the old manual watches that had the second hand appeared in the bottom of the dial. Almost all the watch companies had their side second watches listed on their catalog during those time. As of today all the side second watches are considered collectibles.

I do have another side second watch from Roamer, I will post that picture tomorrow.

[SamuraiJack]

Casio Protrek, its been less than a month-I just cant stop looking at it and checking the baro and alti/compass- was in pondi last weekend and I set it to 0 meters at sea level but the bloddy thing seems to be off by 15 mts atleast! I love it but a tad too expensive

[shankar.balan]

this Patek Philippe is a quintessential 1940's/ 1950's/ 1960's style.- you will see it in the old Second world war movies and in some classic Cary Grant films etc.
My old Omega Seamaster is very similar indeed.

Originally Posted by bblost

That is such a beautiful watch that I could not resist a bit of googling myself.

I have no idea on watches, but it looks a lot like
Wristwatches at P.Cyrlin & Co. Dealers

Attachment 441652


Apologies if its totally irrelevant. Its just that the watch looks so nice, that I got tempted to help.

[shankar.balan]

well said GTO.
I endorse this completely. If you cant afford an original, then dont substitute it with a fake. Wait until you can afford the original - there is a different feeling entirely in wearing an original.
and your suggestion for an understated and elegant yet sporty 2000$ watch could include some of these;
1. Omega Seamaster
2. Breitling Colt
3. Tag Heuer Aquaracer

Originally Posted by GTO

Replica = Fancy term for fake. In some countries, you can actually get fined for wearing fake branded goods. I believe in one thing : Wear originals only, whether the cost is 5,000 or 50. I'd much rather wear an original Armani watch for 10K instead of a fake Rolex costing the same.

If its not too late, Omega. I'm a huge fan of their watches. Decent selection in your budget too. I feel the Speedmaster series will appeal to you. Not flashy at all.

[mobike008]

This is my new watch recently gifted by wifey. Orion series from Titan!

[ricky_1605]

This was gifted to me recently. Its a Titan Edge.

[Zoomsun]

This is the watch i bought with my first pay cheque...

A Police 11306J.



Been in love with this since.

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by trammway

In an effort to bring some of the previously showcased vintage wrist watches to wearable condition look what I have done

The blue Seiko with blue Titan band is a cool watch with a blue Jean and Black top.
Attachment 441647

Did you notice a golden case watch in the bottom of above picture? if yes then here is the question, what is the make of this watch ? I got this from friend of mine but no one has any idea about the make of this watch. Even the inner machine doesn't have any script or name expect swiss made and 17jewels.
Attachment 441648
Attachment 441649

The amount of gold plating on this watch is extraordinary and the the look of this watch is stunning and looks like a rifle scope view. This watch is a manual watch with "seconds" hand on the bottom of the dial. I could also see a "A" logo on the rear cover. As per my watch mechanic this is a military watch and the company would be "Admiral", but no results from Google shows about this watch.
Attachment 441650

Now comes my another addition an old Rado Diastar with steel and gold finish.
Attachment 441651

ADMIRAL is awesomely beautiful....really good find

My this weeks collection list goes....
A - for Allwyn Automatic day & date ( India)
Z - for ZODIAC Glorious hand wind rare ( Swiss)
R - Ricoh Oval Dual tone Automatic 21 jewels ( Japan)
F- Faverluba Duomatic ( swiss) with original bracelet.
W - Westend Military Boys watch with date & original Jalli Bracelet circa '30s( Swiss)
H- HMT Maurya hand wound ( India)
will post the pics after fixing my Cam.

[AWD]

Originally Posted by SamuraiJack

Casio Protrek, its been less than a month-I just cant stop looking at it. I love it but a tad too expensive

There are lot of Protrek models, which one to choose?
How mcuh did your piece cost?

[SamuraiJack]

[quote=AWD;2113684]There are lot of Protrek models, which one to choose?
How mcuh did your piece cost?

The showrooms did not have too many varities, it was this one and the one with a titanium band- this model is the cheapest among them all which has compass/baro and alti- cost me 10K

[Pri2]

I wear a Seiko 5 Automatic to work. Looks simple yet classy. Got it from Singapore.

[AWD]

Thanks SAMURAI, Im also looking for a Protrek for myself.