Watches

[bobbysamd]

Poljot copycatting

Poljot makes no secret that it cribs off the designs of other watchmakers. E.g., my Buran looks a lot like a 1940s Hanhart or Tutima. They have other models that indeed resemble Fortis and Tutima, and one model that takes after the Breitling Navitimer. I saw one Poljot that said "Hanhart" on the face and that bugged me. But it's hard to deny that Poljot makes watches which are a real value. They do make a couple of models with Swiss ETA 2824-2 movements and sell them for less than similar name-brand models.

I agree, the Fortis Cosmonaut is cool watch.

 

[Sc00ter]

Torgoen?

Looking for info on the Torgoen T2. I have been able to ascertain from the web that it has an ETA movement but I am not familiar with it.

T2

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[avbug]

What a bunch of **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED**ing yuppies. If ever bump into any of you on a dark night, after I kill you from behind, I'm cutting off your hand to take the watch. I'll keep the hand and remove the ring later.

Pray you're not the bearer of gold fillings. You might get to live, and I'll only remove them with a knife.

Doesn't anybody use a sun dial any more?

I don't need a watch any more. I keep losing them, anyway. My new Verizon phone not only tells time, but switches from time zone to time zone automatically. And I never need to worry about having someone cut off my hand, unless I happen to have stolen something in Greece of Saudi Arabia. Or if I fall asleep on a logging sled. Or use a talbesaw after spilling a quart of 10W40 motor oil on the floor.

But other than that, I'm safe. Can you say the same?

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Yes Avbug.

But your new nifty Verizon phone wont change time zones once you land outside the USA!

That phone or sundial wont tell you what time it is at HOME when you land in the middle of the night in Russia or Thailand...thats where one of dem' fancy Yuppie watches comes in handy!!!

Dont want to be waking up the wifey at 0330 LA time ya know..

 

[avbug]

That phone or sundial wont tell you what time it is at HOME when you land in the middle of the night in Russia or Thailand...thats where one of dem' fancy Yuppie watches comes in handy!!!

Good gravy, man. That's what flashlights are for. Must I think of everything?

More and more I'm coming to the conclusion that being outside the US is something one has to do...it's not something I want to do. Travel never did thrill me. I go abroad because I'm sent...not out of choice.

The verizon phone does have the added advantage of a telescoping antenna. A built in fishing rod in the event of necessity. Plus the little screen on the front makes a handy signal mirror.

 

[bobbysamd]

Seiko "Orange Monster"

Having considered Avbug's comments about "yuppie" watches, let me suggest the Seiko SKX781 Diver's Watch. The link is to a review and pix of the watch. I have this watch and second the reviewer's comments about quality. This is a totally cool watch with unbelievable dial luminescence. Very rugged stainless steel case with a similarly rugged stainless bracelet with a double-locking mechanism, rendering it less vulnerable to being lost. This is a diver's watch, so water resistance is a given. Best of all, you can get an "Orange Monster" for less than $200, including shipping, which really is amazing for the quality you're purchasing. Some of the Seiko factory stores, such as Kittery, Maine and Riverhead, New York, have been running specials, so you very likely can do even better. Both stores will ship.

If you don't like an orange dial, Seiko makes the SKX779 "Black Monster", which is the same watch but with a black dial.

 

[El Duderino]

Received the Breitling Blackbird with pilot bracelet for Christmas. I love it. Breitlings are great and have proven so with my Colt I have owned for 6+ years. I am going to purchase a timex or one of those Swiss Army GMT watches to knock around in. Any $100 GMT watch suggestions. Happy Holidays.
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