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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 16, 2020 12:02:52 GMT
Everybody still sleeping? Cooler but unhealthy, ugly humid outside after a huge rainstorm last night. So better stay indoors...
With my second favourite as I already said. I like it as much as my Sumo and I paid about the same amount used, I think. Love it.
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Post by John Lind on Aug 16, 2020 12:41:59 GMT
Beautiful blue Johan. The 1970's Vintage Binge keeps ticking away here. Today it's this ~1972 zero jewel Swiss Made Chalet Wunder-Watch. I wore it through several summers of underground hard rock mineral mining (copper) while I was in school. The mine "made water" as it was bored down through a hot spring seeping through the rock. I worked at the lowest level, a mile and a half underground in 105 F temperatures with 100% humidity. Carried a 3-gallon Gott water cooler. Filled it with ice and water at the beginning of an 8-hour shift just before taking the skip down into the mine. It would be empty when I came up - without urinating once during the entire 8 hours, pouring it all out in sweat. It was essential to stay hydrated; we took a salt pill every shift to maintain sodium. Then I used it in military training and operations for the first couple years of my military career. After it was retired from that role it became the beater for a while. Thoroughly thrashed is an understatement. Just before I started work at the mine, on the advice of experienced miners, I went to the local K-Mart and bought the cheapest watch they had so it could be completely disposable. 200 feet water resistance was good enough. Survived full immersion in tactical river crossings. Finally had the courage to open the back about ten years ago to see what made it so robust to the abuse it was subjected to. I call it the Wunder-Watch because I keep wundering why it's still running after 48 years after I saw what was inside. Must admire those Swiss and their horological prowess. Die cut sheet metal movement plate, bridges and wheels, all held together with rivets, and a plastic balance wheel. Two screws, but nary a jewel.
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 13:18:26 GMT
Everybody still sleeping? Cooler but unhealthy, ugly humid outside after a huge rainstorm last night. So better stay indoors...
With my second favourite as I already said. I like it as much as my Sumo and I paid about the same amount used, I think. Love it.
Nice choice, Johan! been up since 6:30... about 2 1/2 hours now, due to thunder and torrential rain. Most likely another two hours of it... Attachment DeletedRolex on the wrist- just to cheer me up... Attachment DeletedAlpinist later on. Attachment Deleted
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 13:21:33 GMT
Beautiful blue Johan. The 1970's Vintage Binge keeps ticking away here. Today it's this ~1972 zero jewel Swiss Made Chalet Wunder-Watch. I wore it through several summers of underground hard rock mineral mining (copper) while I was in school. The mine "made water" as it was bored down through a hot spring seeping through the rock. I worked at the lowest level, a mile and a half underground in 105 F temperatures with 100% humidity. Carried a 3-gallon Gott water cooler. Filled it with ice and water at the beginning of an 8-hour shift just before taking the skip down into the mine. It would be empty when I came up - without urinating once during the entire 8 hours, pouring it all out in sweat. It was essential to stay hydrated; we took a salt pill every shift to maintain sodium. Then I used it in military training and operations for the first couple years of my military career. After it was retired from that role it became the beater for a while. Thoroughly thrashed is an understatement. Just before I started work at the mine, on the advice of experienced miners, I went to the local K-Mart and bought the cheapest watch they had so it could be completely disposable. 200 feet water resistance was good enough. Survived full immersion in tactical river crossings. Finally had the courage to open the back about ten years ago to see what made it so robust to the abuse it was subjected to. I call it the Wunder-Watch because I keep wundering why it's still running after 48 years after I saw what was inside. Must admire those Swiss and their horological prowess. Die cut sheet metal movement plate, bridges and wheels, all held together with rivets, and a plastic balance wheel. Two screws, but nary a jewel. Very cool piece of personal history, John! The build reminds me of the old Westclox movements...
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Post by Mike D on Aug 16, 2020 13:42:04 GMT
Love the Samurai, Johan. Oris 65 today for me.
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 13:51:44 GMT
Love the Samurai, Johan. Oris 65 today for me. Great Oris, the quadrant makers just make it pop!
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Post by jeffhargrave on Aug 16, 2020 14:23:52 GMT
Great ones, all! I'm joining John today with a '70s vintage. Waltham Electrodyne my parents gave me for Christmas 1974 just before I left for the Army. This took me through Basic, Advanced Training and Jump School. Looks a little worse for wear but still running after all these years. Attachment Deleted
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 14:27:06 GMT
Great ones, all! I'm joining John today with a '70s vintage. Waltham Electrodyne my parents gave me for Christmas 1974 just before I left for the Army. This took me through Basic, Advanced Training and Jump School. Looks a little worse for wear but still running after all these years. That is the type of wabi that one would be proud to wear! Great watch, Jeff
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Post by kentbetts on Aug 16, 2020 14:32:32 GMT
Playing with some toys.
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 14:36:43 GMT
Som really nice toys... what brand is the compass? The Yema and Seiko look at home with the others
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Post by russmurray on Aug 16, 2020 15:19:03 GMT
Beautiful blue Johan. The 1970's Vintage Binge keeps ticking away here. Today it's this ~1972 zero jewel Swiss Made Chalet Wunder-Watch. I wore it through several summers of underground hard rock mineral mining (copper) while I was in school. The mine "made water" as it was bored down through a hot spring seeping through the rock. I worked at the lowest level, a mile and a half underground in 105 F temperatures with 100% humidity. Carried a 3-gallon Gott water cooler. Filled it with ice and water at the beginning of an 8-hour shift just before taking the skip down into the mine. It would be empty when I came up - without urinating once during the entire 8 hours, pouring it all out in sweat. It was essential to stay hydrated; we took a salt pill every shift to maintain sodium. Then I used it in military training and operations for the first couple years of my military career. After it was retired from that role it became the beater for a while. Thoroughly thrashed is an understatement. Just before I started work at the mine, on the advice of experienced miners, I went to the local K-Mart and bought the cheapest watch they had so it could be completely disposable. 200 feet water resistance was good enough. Survived full immersion in tactical river crossings. Finally had the courage to open the back about ten years ago to see what made it so robust to the abuse it was subjected to. I call it the Wunder-Watch because I keep wundering why it's still running after 48 years after I saw what was inside. Must admire those Swiss and their horological prowess. Die cut sheet metal movement plate, bridges and wheels, all held together with rivets, and a plastic balance wheel. Two screws, but nary a jewel. Great story John. Both you and the watch went through a lot. Btw, I love their BBQ chicken
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Post by russmurray on Aug 16, 2020 15:21:31 GMT
Love that Samurai Captain! Back to an all time favorite for me....
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 16:25:26 GMT
Love that Samurai Captain! Back to an all time favorite for me.... Always liked the aesthetic of the double row grips on the bezel. A simple idea that adds a special touch.
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Post by russmurray on Aug 16, 2020 16:38:57 GMT
Love that Samurai Captain! Back to an all time favorite for me.... Always liked the aesthetic of the double row grips on the bezel. A simple idea that adds a special touch. You and me both Marcel. I had an SRP773 and found the delineation between the two rows a little less defined. I have to admit, those "king turtle" have an even more unique bezel edge treatment too.
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 16, 2020 16:48:55 GMT
Always liked the aesthetic of the double row grips on the bezel. A simple idea that adds a special touch. You and me both Marcel. I had an SRP773 and found the delineation between the two rows a little less defined. I have to admit, those "king turtle" have an even more unique bezel edge treatment too. Oh, I didn’t realize the difference. With the King Turtle (wouldn’t Gamera be more appropriate? ), the bezel grip coolly mimic the tiled dial...
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