Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) Ok, here they are, my pride and intense joys. On the left is my Glashütte Karee Original No 125 with an automatic movement that stops when you touch the watch. Next to that is my Overboosted SMP GMT with the customized, aligned and superglued bezel insert. Just touching that is my grandfather's old gen Certina DS with the pearl dial and gold hands and markers, sporting a 17jewel 25-66 movement and a cool turtle on the back cover. The hands fell off back in 96 during a D.D.E concert (but I can tell time by looking at the sun, so it's ok). Moving on, above the Cert we have the gen Pulsar Chronograph something with a Seiko something movement, the sapphire broke on the tiles of a pool in Turkey(I suspect plain old glass). Below the Certina is a Breitling Chrono quartz, bought in Thailand some time around 2003.. Great watch, but the bracelet falls off too often. To the right of that we have the Amundsen Veritas approved chrono, I've had it since 1998, but the bracelet broke a few years ago. This was my favourite. Above it are two SMP 007 eds. None in perfect working condition right now.. or ever. After those we have the Glashütte karee again, this time with a black dial and an even less working automatic movement and a real afghan foreskin strap. And ah yes, le "Pièce de résistance" my Timex Magnum Indiglo 30m waterproof (though the case says 200), and shock resistant diver's watch, wearing a handsome matching rubber strap with a nickle buckle. The name "indiglo" says it all.. This watch will blind you if you press the "light" button, so it comes with a warning. Other than that there are various dials and stuff, most of it has sentimental value.... Most of it I don't know the name of. Before you all get all ahoo and PM me begging to buy my Timex Magnum Indiglo I can assure it is not for sale at any price, trade or service.. Thanks for looking, and may St.Eligius (Patron saint of watch makers) watch over you. Regards -EverythingApe- Edited September 16, 2006 by Everythingape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 This is without question, the funniest thing I have read all month. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Next to that is my Overboosted SMP GMT with the customized, aligned and superglued bezel insert. Ah, you do have one that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) Well, the Breitling and the Amundsen are just about telling the same time as the SMP, so they work too... I'm gonna get a new bracelet for the Amundsen. I'm happy I remembered to remove the M&Ms and cough drops from the photo though. BTW, what would you guys think of a digital "Franken-Timex" with Breitling housing, SMP bezel and and a faux Glashütte tourbillon? Imagine the indiglo through that! Epic! Edited August 28, 2006 by Everythingape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I almost pi$$ed my pants reading this! PostOftheMonth if you ask me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Funny post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well, this has inspired me to the lengths of changing the battery in the Timex Magnum Indiglo, pictures will follow when I find a lens that can cope with the Indiglo-glare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Heia Norge Hilsen Gunnar fra Follo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I hesitate to ask... how did you find that the Uber-Timex (Magnum) is indeed a paltry 30m rather than the case-advertized 200? I may have to incorporate this into my testing scheme. Well, I read it on the watch itself.. The housing says 30 and the strap 200.. But being a practical kinda man, and a man of the sea (12 years old at the time), I decided to test it out the right way. I removed all water sensitive details of the Timex Magnum Indiglo, then I tied it to a 10 meter long wire.. I then proceeded to place it in the sea off my ancestral island.. I let the line run over the side, hoping there were no codfish near. After this I pulled it back up and inspected the watch without opening it (for continuity purposes). I saw no water so I went home. The day after I did the same thing with a 20 meter wire, same result, no water, so I went home. The day after I put it on a 30 meter wire, and when I pulled it back aboard I saw water in the watch! I thus concluded it was 30m WR ..I was kinda happy about this, as it would take a lot of days and wire to get all the way to 200meters or more.. BTW, I told my father about this, and he frowned a little. He asked me where I had done the tests, and I told him it was like half a cable outside the south harbour. ..he laughed a little and told me the water is only 7-8 meters deep there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Heia Norge Hilsen Gunnar fra Follo -toot- Vi som er verdens mest beskjedne folk! Ingen skjede skadd! Fra det ytterste vestland "KA?! EG?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Well, after spending about 6 weeks here, I've ended up with 6 watches bought from dealers and members on this friendly forum.. One watch a week can't be too bad.. if I keep this pace up I'll be showing off 52 watches come august next year! I do have a problem I know some of you envy me; in the PAM 192 I have found the watch I REALLY wanted.. There's just no watch I really crave now. (Of the reasonably priced ones of course.) I am no fan of Rolex, and Linder told me IWC Portuguese is for girls.. or something to that effect.. I would still love a nice shiny dress watch like the laureus or something like that. I guess I'll keep looking.. I really think this Fantasy IWC watch looks great, even with the fake tourbillon. I'd like to have it with a better movement though.. Anyway, thanks for putting all your knowledge and tips out there, I really have learned a lot the 6 weeks I have been here! Here's a photo of 4 of the 6 reps I have bought so far. A PAM 250 is coming, and my girlfriend is off with my Tag Heuer Link PAM 192 PAM 111h PO Chrono SMP GMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 From what I see you could well be Jack the watch ripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted September 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I learn through my mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Linder told me IWC Portuguese is for girls.. or something to that effect.. omg I just saw this.. you're going to get us both kicked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 omg I just saw this.. you're going to get us both kicked out fantastic - and, Grape - 6 weeks is very impressive to get your collection into a state of content. And you appear a quick study as you have gotten yourself some fantastic reps to start off. took me much longer to learn and trial and error fact is, i was about there last fall when i had to cut off my spending of "disposable income" but, some things fell my way this fall and i was able to sell some stuff and put together a collection i am happy with. And it will be perfect as soon as i get my mods done Then, comes Spaceballs the Sequal "the search for more money" Good start - nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Thankee Pho! I'd be ripped off senseless if it had not been for this place.. I owe chatting with swedish Marcus a big thanks for the Panerai interest as he pointed me towards the 111h and the 192. Having bought these watches, I've lost a little interest in buying more, now it's more enjoying them, getting a few decent straps and looking forward to maintaining them.. My girlfriend is getting annoyed hearing "Oh btw, a new Panerai will be showing up in the mail in a few days, mind picking it up?" She loves the 111h though! I might have to buy a 40mm pam for her.. @Linder, sorry man! I just needed justification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Thankee Pho! I'd be ripped off senseless if it had not been for this place.. I owe chatting with swedish Marcus a big thanks for the Panerai interest as he pointed me towards the 111h and the 192. Having bought these watches, I've lost a little interest in buying more, now it's more enjoying them, getting a few decent straps and looking forward to maintaining them.. My girlfriend is getting annoyed hearing "Oh btw, a new Panerai will be showing up in the mail in a few days, mind picking it up?" She loves the 111h though! I might have to buy a 40mm pam for her.. @Linder, sorry man! I just needed justification! I gotta tell you, my wife, is like ok - whatever, on most of my watches especially when she sees them on the computer. But when i got my 111 - she LOVED it, and was like, oh i want one like that. I got her the 50. Which is pictured in my sig. - She has a very very tiny wrist, but loves this watch adn loves to wear it. The only other time that has happened is when i got my gen corum - she then wanted one - also, pics in the sig. But - go for it. - don has a nice selection of xtra short straps that women will like for good prices http://www.homestead.com/rlx/DON6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Well, I asked her, and she told me she doesn't want a 40mm, she wants a big one.. (Yes, I wondered about the double entendre myself) I should buy her a 47mm! ..but then she'll be off with my 111h.. Anyway: My sash5 Panerai 250 Daylight is home with its brothers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashwatch Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 wow.. nice blue tint.. are you back to land?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Yeah, got home wednesday night.. Lubbin' for 3-4 weeks before I go out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannylovernr1 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Flott samling, helt topps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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