Watch collectors - let's talk watches here!

[Edward]

Back on topic, I would have no real interest in a watch that needed charging every day.

Says the Taycan owner after plugging in their Level 2 EVSE cable before bedtime.

In all seriousness, I wear my TAG Heuer x Porsche Connected smartwatch on workdays as a "tool" watch to monitor notifications on my phone and track steps / fitness. On weekends, I'll swap to a TAG Heuer Monaco, Breitling Navitimer, or other mechanical watch since I don't need to be connected to work or reminded to walk more!

I do not expect to see any 1st gen Taycans on the road in 25 years, just as you would never see anyone using a Motorola StarTac flip phone today. Unfortunately, the Taycan won't fit into my junk drawer! It's a whizbang hot gadget of the moment, and the true analogue (pun intended) to a mechanical watch would be an ICE 911.

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[Dee]

I do not expect to see any 1st gen Taycans on the road in 25 years, just as you would never see anyone using a Motorola StarTac flip phone today. Unfortunately, the Taycan won't fit into my junk drawer! It's a whizbang hot gadget of the moment, and the true analogue (pun intended) to a mechanical watch would be an ICE 911.

If you were good at predictions you would've been filthy rich already.

 

[Kayone73]

Happy New Year 2023 everyone


Looking back on 2022, what were:


1. The watch you wore the MOST (by your best estimation) in 2022?


2. The LAST watch you wore for 2022?


For me its:


1. Grand Seiko SBGM241 'Toge' GMT

2. Omega Speedmaster 57 green dial

Cheers everyone

 

[Kayone73]

Proud to show off my first new watch of 2023:
Seiko Speedtimer SSC909 limited ed color variant in the style of the platinum Daytona.

First solar quartz watch as well

 

[DrMitch]

Love watches! SO many amazing watches in this thread - must - not - succumb to - temptation!!!
Had lots, pared down a lot recently to basically 3:
Oris ProDiver Ti probably gets most wrist time - my do anything watch
Carlos Costa IV is a close second - I'm just a bit more careful with it.
The Frogman get occasional use - mainly summer lake time.
Wishlist: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange / black or grey...

 

[Porsche-dude-23]

since we are talking watches... my first grab of the year and it's also my 40th birthday gift from my wife.. TAG connect E4 x Porsche that i have been eyeing for few months now. I am an old fashioned analog / mechanical watch collector and if i knew have to jump to smart watch world, it will only be one of the top manufacturers... this one fits the bill! here are the pics... it connected to my Taycan seamlessly

 

[Mbgt72]

Porsche-dude-23 congrats. Give a review in a few weeks with how your liking it. I've been eyeing it as well.

I just picked up a Super Ocean 46. I'm really enjoying it this far! I think a big IWC will probably be next.

 

[D8Porsche]

My Porsche Design IWC made watch I bought with my Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition. One watch is made per car and they engrave your number into the back when you get it. As you see mine is 322/992 made. The face matches the Heritage instrument cluster heritage green color, red strap matches the interior and the rear rotor is the same as my wheels. One of the best car memorabilia pieces I have. Cheers

 

[Dee]

Porsche-dude-23 congrats. Give a review in a few weeks with how your liking it. I've been eyeing it as well.

I just picked up a Super Ocean 46. I'm really enjoying it this far! I think a big IWC will probably be next.

Absolutely gorgeous with that Milanese bracelet.

Got an older one myself.
Only mine does 1500m...

 

[Dee]

The Chronomat GT...

And had to have a Breitling quartz too: the J Class Chrono...

As a kid I was always amazed by Breitling, no idea why.
Bought a fake one when I was a teenager (still have it) and now I have four.
Love them.

 

[Dee]

I just started a group on Facebook, maybe you like to join?
It's just for showing what you wear today.
It's private.
Would love to have some more members and make the group bigger and more international.
You're welcome!
Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/877810136702376/?ref=share

 

[Dee]

Proud to show off my first new watch of 2023:
Seiko Speedtimer SSC909 limited ed color variant in the style of the platinum Daytona.

First solar quartz watch as well

Absolutely beautiful.
Almost bought one too if it wasn't for the date window.
I really don't like it at the 4-5 o'clock position.
I learned that after my Breitling J Class.
Love the overall Seiko design though.
(and a 1998 3M22-0D30 Arctura project is on it's way).

 

[Dee]

1997 Seiko Arctura kinetic project arrived.

Although the titanium version is more collectable, I prefer the exo-skeleton bracelet.

Now looking for stem, crown and crystal.
New capacitor was included.
Case and bracelet needs make-up.

 

[Dee]

1997 Seiko Arctura kinetic project arrived.

Although the titanium version is more collectable, I prefer the exo-skeleton bracelet.

Now looking for stem, crown and crystal.
New capacitor was included.
Case and bracelet needs make-up.

Missing even more parts...

Missing: 2 metal covers, 4 screws and two mylar insulators.
I'm also replacing the crystal.
So, hunting for parts...

Meanwhile:

I already restored the metal case and bracelet by giving it a sanding, polishing and brushing.
It came out pretty good.
To be continued !

 

[Dee]

Another project finished.
A Casio G-Shock full metal mod.
Base watch is a green dial GM-2100 3AER (€150, black chrome) with the case of the 1AER (chrome).
To match the new GM-B2100 (€600) I bought a replica bracelet of the GM-B2100 (€60) cuz the original bracelet of the GM-B2100 doesn't fit the GM-2100 unfortunately...
Anyway, enough talking:

It looks exactly like the original bracelet but without "G-Shock" on the clip.
I think it looks spectaculair.
Especially considering the price: to look like the new GM-B2100 but without paying that €600.
And it's quite unique in this setup.
Happy Dee.