mingus2112 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hello everyone! I figured that before i went and browsed through the posts, I would introduce myself! My name is James and I'm from NJ. I'm an avid enthusiast of anything I take interest in (guitars, photography and now. . .gulp. . .replica watches??). I recently inherited a handful of old watches from my father who passed away last month. After doing my homework I found that, although not particularly valuable, they were quite neat. I've got a Bulova mechanical from 1960 (i just had the band replaced), a Timex from around the same time period, a few "junk watches" and a Versailles (?) that my father got from Nabisco for 30 years of service. When I brought the watches in for servicing (batteries, band adjustments, etc), the repairman said "It was a pleasure to work on this one! Nabisco gives out great gifts! This has a similar swiss movement to what Omega uses." So then I started looking at older Omegas on ebay. Some of the older Seamasters can be had for great prices! Now i'm interested in the look of a newer one, but can't justify $2,000 for it. My wife and I are also looking at some Movado replicas, as we always wanted a matching pair. (we got THAT bug when we were on a cruise to Bermuda and were promised $300 for a pair of Movados. Once we saw them, we didn't like the style they had. . .but that was the only option. We passed.) So anyway, been browsing a few sites. . .one site in particular (not going to post names yet. . .haven't read the "rules" yet and don't want to break them!) pointed me to a few sites that seemed pretty good for buying watches. . .and then another lead me here. Hoping this site can steer me in the right direction to get what we're looking for. . .and perhaps I can stick around long enough to learn something! OK. . .off to read the forum rules and then start browsing posts! -J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 SOunds like you have got the bug.... Welcome to RWG Take a chance at the New Member Raffle Mingus fan by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome fellow jerseyite. Ok so that's not a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingus2112 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Mingus fan by chance? And a fellow Who nut!! wow. . .i'm a member on a lot of forums (i get way too into my little hobbies!) and i've never seen such a quick response to an introduction! thanks guys! -James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Love the Who. Also a big Pearl jam fan, in which they do a fairly good job of covering their material. Also another guitar player I see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome to RWG! My condolences for your recent loss. Feel at home here, you seem to have a serious addictive personality ...like all of us Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Always a pleasure to welcome another tri-state member. Take a look around and get your feet wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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