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  1. nabeshin

    nabeshin New Member

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    #2 nabeshin, Sep 29, 2009
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    I have a real time animated Speedmaster Professional running as one of my desktop clocks.

    speedmaster.jpg

    The chronograph buttons work realistically as do all the dials.

    If anyone is interested you can get it here.
    http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=303#

    The thing is under 'see it in real time'

    Omega's website also has a cool animated interactive 3D view of the watch, and a 'product presentation' about some history on the Speedmaster Professional.
     
  2. Steve

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    #3 Steve, Sep 29, 2009
    Like that animation, very cool, and a classy looking watch as well.

    My wife collected watches. Well...that was really more accumulation than collection, and everything was chosen for aesthetics...or whim...I think mostly the latter.

    My "collection" consists of one watch that I've worn for 20 years. It's an old Casio World Time TS-100 [815] (like so) and I love it. I'm apparently not the only one because I had the battery replaced at a jewelry store recently and was offered three times what I paid two decades ago. Turns out it's a collector's item.

    I still can't figure out why I've only needed to replace the battery once so far (knocks on skull). This model isn't solar and doesn't use an expensive, long-life battery, so it's a mystery to me...but I'm not complaining.
     
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    #4 nabeshin, Sep 29, 2009
    That Casio looks pretty cool with all its features. Feel lucky with that battery life. I've had to replace the battery on my Swatch every year. It doesn't stop outright, but it starts to loose time.
     
  4. Nathan

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    #5 Nathan, Sep 29, 2009
    Watches are a weakness for me, but my tastes far outstrip my wallet.

    My pride and joy right now is a Breitling Avenger with a blue face.

    In a drawer there is a collection of TAG-Heuer's from the 80's and 90's

    I also have a pocketwatch I know little about that was a great grandfathers. I was told it was made in the 1890's. One day I'll take it in to be appraised and see what it will take to get it running again.

    Then there is a Rolex Submariner circa 1970's my dad left me.

    What I really want is a Rolex Daytona from the 80's, ahh one day.
     
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    #6 Rixter, Sep 30, 2009
    I used to collect bikes, but then I ran out of money :aureola:

    I remember the best quote for how many bikes is enough? The answer is "N+1" where "N" is what you currently own. Same equation applies to anything you collect :D

    Hey for those of you with an eye for nice stuff, I have a carbon fibre Alfred Dunhill ball point pen I'm selling. If Nathan would make a classified section for non-MINI related stuff, I'd post it there.

    [​IMG]

    (Sorry for temporarily hyjacking this thread, we now return you to your normal program)
     
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    #7 nabeshin, Oct 1, 2009
    That is a nice watch.

    [​IMG]

    My mother has several really old pocket watches. I'll have to ask her sometime if I can take them to a watch shop for evaluation.

    Sentimental watches are usually the crown jewel in any collection.