Take a gander at my new (34-year-old) Omega Constellation Chronometer wristwatch.

[boomerang]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: boomerang
For all of you knocking the accuracy of the watch, I would tell you that you have to consider the age of it. I don't mean chronologically, I mean the time frame in which they were made and sold.

This type of accuracy was unheard of in it's day. No mechanical watch could come close. It was an everyday occurrence to wind your watch and reset the time - everyday. This watch was powered by a battery and was capable of unbelievable accuracy, especially considering the price it sold at.

My 10 year old microwave was amazing for its time, but that doesn't mean I'm going to use it over a new one.

Lighten up man. Are you having a bad day today or what?

We all know you don't like the watch. How many times do you feel you have to tell us?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: boomerang
For all of you knocking the accuracy of the watch, I would tell you that you have to consider the age of it. I don't mean chronologically, I mean the time frame in which they were made and sold.

This type of accuracy was unheard of in it's day. No mechanical watch could come close. It was an everyday occurrence to wind your watch and reset the time - everyday. This watch was powered by a battery and was capable of unbelievable accuracy, especially considering the price it sold at.

My 10 year old microwave was amazing for its time, but that doesn't mean I'm going to use it over a new one.

i can't think of anything that a new microwave has over my ten year old model.

now, a 20 or 25 year old model, that's a difference.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Colt45
I prefer my $30 russian watches. autowinding mechanical, and heavy enough to double as a weapon.

I dunno, I have been incredibly happy with my new Timex automatic. It's not as accurate as I might like (gains about 20 seconds/day) but it, but it's a good, solid watch and it looks more expensive than it is.

Of course, I still absolutely love my Vostok Amphibia.

ZV

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: boomerang
For all of you knocking the accuracy of the watch, I would tell you that you have to consider the age of it. I don't mean chronologically, I mean the time frame in which they were made and sold.

This type of accuracy was unheard of in it's day. No mechanical watch could come close. It was an everyday occurrence to wind your watch and reset the time - everyday. This watch was powered by a battery and was capable of unbelievable accuracy, especially considering the price it sold at.

My 10 year old microwave was amazing for its time, but that doesn't mean I'm going to use it over a new one.

Yes, but the chances are that your 10 year old microwave was not a precision-crafted engineering masterpiece that represented a massive leap forward in technology when it was introduced.

The Accutron movement was revolutionary in watch design. It's an iconic piece of timekeeping history, much the same way that a '57 Chevrolet or a 1964 1/2 Mustang is an iconic piece of automotive styling history. Compared with a brand new car, there's really no objective "pro" to the '57 Chevy or the '64 1/2 Mustang, but they remain desirable to some people because they represent something that had a massive influence in their day.

In the same way, the new Seiko Spring Drive is currently revolutionary. A true mechanical watch that uses the mainspring's power to generate electricity for a control circuit that regulates the watch and does away with the need for a traditional escapement. It's a fantastic piece of engineering and it is elegant in its relative simplicity.

ZV

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: mobobuff

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: alkemyst
She likes Tag's and this is the one she wants next Link

Wow. For $3020 I bought a Subaru and a VW Rabbit and a Suburban and half an Oldsmobile. And the watch price doesn't include shipping.

Those must be some good deals on cars.

Well I'm sure they didn't charge much for the Olds, I mean what are you going to do with half a car?

The front ain't much to look at but it has a great rear end.

Subaru, $500, sold for $50 after engine seized
VW Rabbit, $300, sold for $300 after putting 20k miles on it
Suburban, $1100, sold for $700, a real lemon but my favorite vehicle when it ran.
Olds Brady Wagon, $2250, still driving after 9 years and 140k miles

Redoing the math I see I exaggerated, the total cost for the 3 1/2 cars was $3025.

 

[McCarthy]

Originally posted by: yllus
bearing in mind I get a year of warranty service at an Omega-certified repair shop

Too bad that year of warranty ran out in 1974!

Others are making perfectly valid points in their opinions, but heck, if you like it that's all that counts. I like lots of old stuff even when newer things are faster/better/cheaper.

 

[Imported]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: boomerang
For all of you knocking the accuracy of the watch, I would tell you that you have to consider the age of it. I don't mean chronologically, I mean the time frame in which they were made and sold.

This type of accuracy was unheard of in it's day. No mechanical watch could come close. It was an everyday occurrence to wind your watch and reset the time - everyday. This watch was powered by a battery and was capable of unbelievable accuracy, especially considering the price it sold at.

My 10 year old microwave was amazing for its time, but that doesn't mean I'm going to use it over a new one.

Yes, but the chances are that your 10 year old microwave was not a precision-crafted engineering masterpiece that represented a massive leap forward in technology when it was introduced.

The Accutron movement was revolutionary in watch design. It's an iconic piece of timekeeping history, much the same way that a '57 Chevrolet or a 1964 1/2 Mustang is an iconic piece of automotive styling history. Compared with a brand new car, there's really no objective "pro" to the '57 Chevy or the '64 1/2 Mustang, but they remain desirable to some people because they represent something that had a massive influence in their day.

In the same way, the new Seiko Spring Drive is currently revolutionary. A true mechanical watch that uses the mainspring's power to generate electricity for a control circuit that regulates the watch and does away with the need for a traditional escapement. It's a fantastic piece of engineering and it is elegant in its relative simplicity.

ZV

I love the Seiko Spring Drive watches. I'm at a toss up on what watch to pick next. Seiko's SNS001 looks great, but I'm also eyeing an Ebel 1911 BTR240 as well as an Oris Artelier Skeleton (quite a bit cheaper than the previous two).

 

[Auric]

Originally posted by: Minjin
A very neat watch overall and most collectors recognize this.

A bit like LED watches: unpractical and transitional... now a mere curiosity.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: cambit69
you see this watch?

<puts rolex on desk>

that watch cost more than your car...

... you see pal, thats who I am, and you're nothing.

ah.. a man after my own heart

this is SIMILIAR to what mine's looks like

 

[mcveigh]

congrats! My grandfather has a bulova "hummer" I love hearing it move.