Cameras and Watches...

[scorpius73]

My now wife bought me a Omega Speedmaster mechanical moon watch. I wear it everyday. I guess mechanical watches and cameras go together. I love the craftsmanship inside them.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

My favorite timepiece:

A true classic, worn by millions.

Chris

 

[Travis L.]

My favorite timepiece:

A true classic, worn by millions.

Chris

Millions of people drive minivans too. That doesn't make them classics.😀

It is however the preferred watch of hipsters and Al-Qaeda .

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Millions of people drive minivans too. That doesn't make them classics.😀

It is however the preferred watch of hipsters and Al-Qaeda .

Hipsters are the terrorists! LOL

 

[David Hughes]

The nicest part is (like cameras) "no batteries required" which saves me a fortune. And by looking round in the markets etc you can pick up some very nice old watches for a couple of pounds or so.

The thing to remember is that servicing cost the same regardless of age. So expect this years prices for 50's and 60's watches being repaired etc. Paying £2 for the watch and being quoted £70 for a new glass cover is typical and few can service Omegas or Sekondas for that matter.

Regards, David


PS I wish there was some mechanical device that would keep me logged in for more than a minute. Electronics don't seem to have sorted out that problem, yet...

 

[rpilottx]

Purchased a Rolex Submariner in 1980 for $320. I wear it daily except when my arm gets tired of the weight. I thought I made a good deal until I talked to a friend who bought his in the early 1970's in Vietnam-$165.

Guess it is worth a bit more now but my daughter says it is now a heirloom.

 

[John Camp]

I have two Rolexes and when I think about them at all, I pretty much consider them jewelry, even though I'm not a jewelry wearer. If I *really* need to know exactly what time it is, I look at my cell phone, and I really could use my cell phone all the time. To tell the truth, I don't even know why I wear a watch, except that I always have. I haven't worn one of the Rolexes for several years, though it still works fine -- I offered it to my son, who says, "Eh, I don't wear a watch." So I offered it to my son-in-law, who said, "Eh, I don't wear a watch." I definitely think there is a psychological relationship in the reasons *some* people shoot Leicas and wear Rolexes or other mechanical watches -- prestige, appreciation of mechanical things, nostalgia, a sense of tradition, etc., as well as the fact that they perform well and sometimes brilliantly...

 

[Travis L.]

Purchased a Rolex Submariner in 1980 for $320. I wear it daily except when my arm gets tired of the weight. I thought I made a good deal until I talked to a friend who bought his in the early 1970's in Vietnam-$165.

Guess it is worth a bit more now but my daughter says it is now a heirloom.

That's another great thing about Rolex. They never depreciate.
Without seeing it there's no way to truly evaluate the value of your Sub today, but it's definitely worth ten times what you paid (probably much more).
Your friends from the early 70's depending on condition and a few particulars is certainly worth $5,000 and could be as much as $10-15k.

 

[ChrisP]

I dislike this thread not I have watch GAS.

Also its just called Ukraine, no one says I'm going "the Canada" or "the Bolivia", or "the Australia" so no need to add three letters before Ukraine!

 

[rpilottx]

I was walking through Reykjavik today and came across the Rolex dealer. I should sell it here as prices seem to be two to three times higher then in the US. Apparently, that goes for cameras as well. Guess I will keep it though.

 

[Roberto V.]

I have two Rolexes and when I think about them at all, I pretty much consider them jewelry, even though I'm not a jewelry wearer. If I *really* need to know exactly what time it is, I look at my cell phone, and I really could use my cell phone all the time.

I have a Bvlgari Assioma and I look at it the same way. My cellphone constantly updates the exact time, I don't really need a watch to know what time it is. Before I got the Assioma I actually didn't like it at all, but it really grew on me and I succumbed to GAS. I don't think I'll buy another watch anytime soon. Camera gear and film are enough expense for me at the moment 😛.

 

[iridium7777]

Also its just called Ukraine, no one says I'm going "the Canada" or "the Bolivia", or "the Australia" so no need to add three letters before Ukraine!

thank you for pointing that out 😉 i for one appreciate it, being ukrainian i have to tell this to people often.