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FT BSTRD · 01-29-2009, 01:56 AM

Glad to see someone else is a collector of Seiko automatics.

They aren't very expensive to purchase, but they have a great feel and balance and are made well.

The 1970-1985 is the golden era of automatic watches.

I'm glad to see the re-birth of the Tag automatics.

Amber Lamps · 01-29-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Glad to see someone else is a collector of Seiko automatics.

They aren't very expensive to purchase, but they have a great feel and balance and are made well.

The 1970-1985 is the golden era of automatic watches.

I'm glad to see the re-birth of the Tag automatics.

You really ARE a bastard,you know that?

fnfalman · 01-29-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Glad to see someone else is a collector of Seiko automatics.

They aren't very expensive to purchase, but they have a great feel and balance and are made well.

The 1970-1985 is the golden era of automatic watches.

I'm glad to see the re-birth of the Tag automatics.

The automatics are making quite of a comeback right now. I think that even Swiss Army is coming out with automatics. Doxa is alive and well after its return to the market a few years back. I can't quite decide if I want to get the new 5000T or the classic 1000T.

I've got a Maratec Zulu dive strap coming for the Rolex. I told the chick at the watch store that I'll need her to take the bracelet off for me when the nylon band come. The look on her face was unforgettable.

"You going to take these watches diving?"

"Uh, my Omega had been hitting the surf with me all these years and yes the Rolex will go diving with me as well. You DO know that it's called the Sea Dweller, right?"

RACER X · 01-29-2009, 11:48 AM

all i want is a submariner and a moonwatch

Rsv1000R · 01-29-2009, 12:07 PM

My daily watch is a Seamaster, I have the smaller dial, which looks like the one you have there.

After watching Castaway, I decided I'd like to have an automatic watch, not that I'll every be lost at sea, But if I was.........

Adeptus_Minor · 01-29-2009, 12:24 PM

I have a low-end Seiko right now, when I care to wear a watch it fits the bill.
If money weren't as much of an issue, I'd opt for something like this http://www.raymondweil.us/Media/RWUS...t-20001_lv.jpg

Particle Man · 01-29-2009, 06:21 PM

nice watch, cool story.

I've got my 10 year old Fossil still

FT BSTRD · 01-29-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

The automatics are making quite of a comeback right now. I think that even Swiss Army is coming out with automatics. Doxa is alive and well after its return to the market a few years back. I can't quite decide if I want to get the new 5000T or the classic 1000T.

I've got a Maratec Zulu dive strap coming for the Rolex. I told the chick at the watch store that I'll need her to take the bracelet off for me when the nylon band come. The look on her face was unforgettable.

"You going to take these watches diving?"

"Uh, my Omega had been hitting the surf with me all these years and yes the Rolex will go diving with me as well. You DO know that it's called the Sea Dweller, right?"

It'll be interesting to see how many automatics make a comeback now that ETA has put the nix on selling movements to marques outside of the Swatch company.

I'm glad to see companies producing more watches in house of their own design. It's like Aprilia moving from Rotax to in-house designs.

I actually look to for vintage automatics from 1969-1980.

Although, I really want an Omega Mark V with the Caliber 1045 (Lemania 5100) movement.

Very rare produced for a few years in German Speaking countries only.

01-29-2009, 01:56 AM	#21
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Glad to see someone else is a collector of Seiko automatics. They aren't very expensive to purchase, but they have a great feel and balance and are made well. The 1970-1985 is the golden era of automatic watches. I'm glad to see the re-birth of the Tag automatics. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

01-29-2009, 11:48 AM	#24
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	all i want is a submariner and a moonwatch __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

01-29-2009, 12:24 PM	#26
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I have a low-end Seiko right now, when I care to wear a watch it fits the bill. If money weren't as much of an issue, I'd opt for something like this http://www.raymondweil.us/Media/RWUS...t-20001_lv.jpg __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

01-29-2009, 06:21 PM	#27
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	nice watch, cool story. I've got my 10 year old Fossil still __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

01-29-2009, 12:07 PM	#25
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	My daily watch is a Seamaster, I have the smaller dial, which looks like the one you have there. After watching Castaway, I decided I'd like to have an automatic watch, not that I'll every be lost at sea, But if I was.........