My Non-Investment Timepiece Collection!

[naylor]

36mm - 40mm is about right for me. 40 pushes it a bit for my smallish wrists, honestly.

 

[hednic]

as I don't care for oversized watches.

Likewise. They look ridiculous on my wrist although I don't mind looking at them or admiring them.

 

[naylor]

Likewise. They look ridiculous on my wrist although I don't mind looking at them or admiring them.

Same problem here

 

[hednic]

I would like to get a new watch some time soon.

Do you have a brand in mind? Formal -Dress? Casual -Everyday? Automatic, Manual or Quartz?

 

[PrinceRF]

Do you have a brand in mind? Formal -Dress? Casual -Everyday? Automatic, Manual or Quartz?

I'm not certain as there are so many options to choose from. However, funny you mention it, because I did happen upon the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique and looked at a couple pieces today. I tried on the Master Ultra Thin as well as the Classic Monoface Reverso. The former is an automatic, while the latter is a manual wind. Both pieces were stunning, but I really loved the Reverso. The large model fit me perfectly, and finally trying one on did nothing to reduce my lust for this watch, unsurprisingly. I'll have to spend some time thinking about it and gathering some pennies. At least the price point on it, while not cheap, is attainable.

 

[hednic]

I'm not certain as there are so many options to choose from. However, funny you mention it, because I did happen upon the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique and looked at a couple pieces today. I tried on the Master Ultra Thin as well as the Classic Monoface Reverso. The former is an automatic, while the latter is a manual wind. Both pieces were stunning, but I really loved the Reverso. The large model fit me perfectly, and finally trying one on did nothing to reduce my lust for this watch, unsurprisingly. I'll have to spend some time thinking about it and gathering some pennies. At least the price point on it, while not cheap, is attainable.

I remember you talking about the Jaeger Reverso earlier in this thread when I had mentioned that I had at one time contemplated getting one but didn't and instead opted for another. I can definitely understand your love for this one. Remember you only live once!

 

[hednic]

Glad to see quartz movements in the collection.

It also helps that I have all the tools as a jeweler and lapidary and a good supply of fresh batteries if I need to replace them.

 

[hednic]

The Piaget Emperador is fantastic as well; great looking watch.

Agree. This is probably my favorite Piaget formal dress model - very classy.

 

[hednic]

I go back and forth in terms of the size of my collection(s) in my hobbies. And I also love and collect timepieces myself and can really appreciate your passion and interest in various brands, eras, etc.

Which timepieces do you collect if you don't mind my asking? Do you have any favorites?

 

[hednic]

I have a penchant for square and rectangular watches.

One of my favorite shapes also.

 

[ChuckW]

I have a gorgeous little cheapie coming in today. Orient Sun Moon V. 3 with cream face, rose gold with brown leather strap. It's waiting at the house!

 

[PrinceRF]

I have a gorgeous little cheapie coming in today. Orient Sun Moon V. 3 with cream face, rose gold with brown leather strap. It's waiting at the house!

I love the look of those. Can you give us a wristwatch check when you try it on?

 

[hednic]

Orient Sun Moon V. 3 with cream face, rose gold with brown leather strap. It's waiting at the house!

Not familiar with the brand Chuck. Is that rose gold tone or solid 18K rose gold?

 

[ChuckW]

Not familiar with the brand Chuck. Is that rose gold tone or solid 18K rose gold?

I am sure rose gold tone as it was under $250.

 

[hednic]

Can you give us a wristwatch check when you try it on?

That would be nice. Would love to see you sport it also.

 

[PrinceRF]

I am sure rose gold tone as it was under $250.

Looks nice! Does it wear thick at all?

 

[ChuckW]

Looks nice! Does it wear thick at all?

Yes. At 14, it ain’t thin. But I like it anyway. 😁

 

[FiveoaksBouquet]

I got this watch at a church bazaar about 7-8 years ago for $5.00. I prefer a vintage mechanical watch, but this one was working and seemed like a good candidate in case a friend needed a watch sometime, so I put it away in the closet for future consideration.

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Yesterday I was looking for a metal band to transfer to another watch, rediscovered this watch and, to my amazement, it was not only still working but the correct time! Apparently Caravelles have some kind of “permanent” energy source that never needs batteries.

Even though quartz-type watches are out of my usual watch zone, out of admiration I am wearing it today.

 

[naylor]

I got this watch at a church bazaar about 7-8 years ago for $5.00. I prefer a vintage mechanical watch, but this one was working and seemed like a good candidate in case a friend needed a watch sometime, so I put it away in the closet for future consideration.

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Yesterday I was looking for a metal band to transfer to another watch, rediscovered this watch and, to my amazement, it was not only still working but the correct time! Apparently Caravelles have some kind of “permanent” energy source that never needs batteries.

Even though quartz-type watches are out of my usual watch zone, out of admiration I am wearing it today.

Nice! And it looks good on your wrist

 

[FiveoaksBouquet]

Nice! And it looks good on your wrist

Thank you, naylor!