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Interested Bystander · 16 August 2007, 03:16 AM

I can go back to the late 90's and I had a Casio that had a huge case, probably 48MM with sensors.

It read the time and had a 1/100 second stopwatch of course, and all the alarms as such a watch could have, but it also had a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, and digital compass.

It was great when I hiked in the mountains, or just drove through them it really kept a good record on the barometer and altimeter. It was spot on really.

The thermometer was tough though. It would usually run a bit high being it was on your wrist.

Actually lost it, but I'm thinking of getting another of similar ability.

Scooby · 16 August 2007, 03:33 AM

I currently own this one:

Rockrolex · 16 August 2007, 03:34 AM

I have three:

This one (which is on my wrist as we speak)

and this Casio

which does everything but cook dinner. In addition to the normal functions, time, day, date, 5 alarms, stopwatch, 24 time zones, it has 30 memory slots to store names, phone numbers, passwords. And it is set by the atomic clock in Boulder, CO so it keeps rather accurate time.

Last but not least is my Omega X-33 Moon watch

which has time, day, date, day of the year, Universal Time, UT alarm, Mission elapsed time, Mission countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm, and countdown timer.

frostie · 16 August 2007, 04:55 AM

The most unusual watch was a watch that my father bought me. It was a komandirovski. It was waterproof up to 1000feet. It was the official watch of the armed forces in russia during communism. It had different variations depending on the unit that you served in the army. Mine is from the paratroopers. I don't know if it is valuable today but i keep it cause i am partially russian. Sorry for the crappy pic but i don't have my camera here and i took the picture with my cell phone.

Paulie · 16 August 2007, 05:01 AM

SWFLA1 · 16 August 2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interested Bystander

I can go back to the late 90's and I had a Casio that had a huge case, probably 48MM with sensors.

It read the time and had a 1/100 second stopwatch of course, and all the alarms as such a watch could have, but it also had a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, and digital compass.

It was great when I hiked in the mountains, or just drove through them it really kept a good record on the barometer and altimeter. It was spot on really.

The thermometer was tough though. It would usually run a bit high being it was on your wrist.

Actually lost it, but I'm thinking of getting another of similar ability.

LOL - I have the 2003 model - Temp, Alt, Baro, Compass, and oh yea... time. It's solar powered...and titanium. Never wear it anymore... but it's very cool...

ADISMO · 16 August 2007, 06:07 AM

oooh that Falcon is NICE. nees a GMT hand though.

one unusual watch that i love is Meister singer.

Paulie · 16 August 2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ADISMO

oooh that Falcon is NICE. nees a GMT hand though.

Last year they are being made. www.falconwatch.com They have some others as well. Modified ETA 7 jewel quartz movement.

Dan Pierce · 16 August 2007, 09:08 AM

Although common this is my most unusual.
dP

frostie · 16 August 2007, 09:20 AM

this hamilton has a really unusual design. What's the price of the X-33 omega? Is it good?

nodnarb757 · 16 August 2007, 09:36 AM

This would be my most unusual. It is a Citizen Promaster Navihawk United States Navy Blue Angels. I also have the United States Air Force Thunderbirds version (the only differances being the Air Force version is a darker blue, and the yellow bezel markers are red on the Air Force version. Also, the back has a display of each respective military units insignia). They are Ani-Dig watches that has the ability to show 30 differant cities current time including the date, you press two buttons simutaneuosly and the hands will float to show analog time of the city, including UTC, you select. You can set three alarms to whatever three differant cities you choose. It also includes a 1/100th Chrono, a 60 minute countdown timer and a bezel used by pilots to estimate fuel usage, time to destination, and estimated time of arrival.

blueface · 16 August 2007, 10:42 AM

Nice watches

Rockrolex · 16 August 2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

this hamilton has a really unusual design. What's the price of the X-33 omega? Is it good?

NIB, the X-33 runs about $2300 or so. I picked mine up on the bay for less than half that.

Rockrolex · 16 August 2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnarb757

This would be my most unusual. It is a Citizen Promaster Navihawk United States Navy Blue Angels. I also have the United States Air Force Thunderbirds version (the only differances being the Air Force version is a darker blue, and the yellow bezel markers are red on the Air Force version. Also, the back has a display of each respective military units insignia). They are Ani-Dig watches that has the ability to show 30 differant cities current time including the date, you press two buttons simutaneuosly and the hands will float to show analog time of the city, including UTC, you select. You can set three alarms to whatever three differant cities you choose. It also includes a 1/100th Chrono, a 60 minute countdown timer and a bezel used by pilots to estimate fuel usage, time to destination, and estimated time of arrival.

Now that's my kind of watch, Brandon. As you can probably tell from my pics, I love complications - the more the merrier.

robm · 16 August 2007, 01:04 PM

Very interesting! What kind of watch is this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby

I currently own this one:

T5AUS · 16 August 2007, 07:01 PM

At the risk of being thrown of the forum I thought this was a pretty wacky and unusual watch that came in a local auction box lot the other day. It is mechanical and the plane rotates on the second hand

In full working order, tested in five different positions and fully certified, as am I.

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timebroker · 16 August 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Although common this is my most unusual.
dP

Love that design.

The older ones are quite expensive these days.

Scooby · 16 August 2007, 11:17 PM

Rob - My kids got it for me for Father's day this year. They did a google search for unusual watches and came across Tokyo Flash:

http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches...5-9/b_version/

There are some weird watches on that site.

robm · 17 August 2007, 01:19 AM

Thanks Darren. My wife, the sci-fi fan, liked it. How much is Y12,950 in dollars?

Rob

nodnarb757 · 17 August 2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby

Rob - My kids got it for me for Father's day this year. They did a google search for unusual watches and came across Tokyo Flash:

http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches...5-9/b_version/

There are some weird watches on that site.

There is a currency converter on the top right of the page

S2000 Driver · 17 August 2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robm

...How much is Y12,950 in dollars?

Currently,

US$103.84

S2000 Driver · 17 August 2007, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby

I currently own this one:

These are quite unusual as well:

Gedanken · 17 August 2007, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Although common this is my most unusual.
dP

You're a man of great taste, Dan - here are the missus' and mine:

G.J · 17 August 2007, 03:26 AM

Dan Pierce · 17 August 2007, 04:45 AM

Quote:

You're a man of great taste, Dan - here are the missus' and mine:

That mechcanical Ventura rocks!
dP

problmchylde · 17 August 2007, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

At the risk of being thrown of the forum I thought this was a pretty wacky and unusual watch that came in a local auction box lot the other day. It is mechanical and the plane rotates on the second hand

In full working order, tested in five different positions and fully certified, as am I.

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Ok Phil.......you win.....

Alcan · 17 August 2007, 06:13 AM

Not on par with Phil's, but this is an original 60's Soviet Special Forces dive watch. The cheesy strap actually prevents it from slipping on a neoprene wet suit. Shown beside my Sub for size comparison.

T5AUS · 17 August 2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Not on par with Phil's, but this is an original 60's Soviet Special Forces dive watch. The cheesy strap actually prevents it from slipping on a neoprene wet suit. Shown beside my Sub for size comparison.

Thats a lump Al, there seem to be a lot of unusual Soviet watches getting around now, how does this one rate in comparison with the Rolex subs, both in work (ie depth) and also collectability/rarity.

T5AUS · 17 August 2007, 07:35 AM

Another box lot find, what looked like an ordinary Victorian pocket watch turns out to be one of the earliest digital watches around C1890. It's had a rough life (especially the dial) but it will be brought back to original condition eventually

Interested Bystander · 17 August 2007, 11:58 AM

Ok, there are some great examples of different styles on here. Great pictures.

16 August 2007, 03:16 AM	#1
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	What's the most unusual watch you've had. I can go back to the late 90's and I had a Casio that had a huge case, probably 48MM with sensors. It read the time and had a 1/100 second stopwatch of course, and all the alarms as such a watch could have, but it also had a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, and digital compass. It was great when I hiked in the mountains, or just drove through them it really kept a good record on the barometer and altimeter. It was spot on really. The thermometer was tough though. It would usually run a bit high being it was on your wrist. Actually lost it, but I'm thinking of getting another of similar ability.

16 August 2007, 03:33 AM	#2
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	I currently own this one: Attached Images

16 August 2007, 03:34 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	I have three: This one (which is on my wrist as we speak) and this Casio which does everything but cook dinner. In addition to the normal functions, time, day, date, 5 alarms, stopwatch, 24 time zones, it has 30 memory slots to store names, phone numbers, passwords. And it is set by the atomic clock in Boulder, CO so it keeps rather accurate time. Last but not least is my Omega X-33 Moon watch which has time, day, date, day of the year, Universal Time, UT alarm, Mission elapsed time, Mission countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm, and countdown timer. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 August 2007, 04:55 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	The most unusual watch was a watch that my father bought me. It was a komandirovski. It was waterproof up to 1000feet. It was the official watch of the armed forces in russia during communism. It had different variations depending on the unit that you served in the army. Mine is from the paratroopers. I don't know if it is valuable today but i keep it cause i am partially russian. Sorry for the crappy pic but i don't have my camera here and i took the picture with my cell phone. Attached Images

16 August 2007, 05:01 AM	#5
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16 August 2007, 06:07 AM	#7
ADISMO Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Adrian Location: Cali Watch: Seadweller Posts: 122	oooh that Falcon is NICE. nees a GMT hand though. one unusual watch that i love is Meister singer.

16 August 2007, 09:08 AM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Although common this is my most unusual. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

16 August 2007, 09:20 AM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	this hamilton has a really unusual design. What's the price of the X-33 omega? Is it good?

16 August 2007, 09:36 AM	#11
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	This would be my most unusual. It is a Citizen Promaster Navihawk United States Navy Blue Angels. I also have the United States Air Force Thunderbirds version (the only differances being the Air Force version is a darker blue, and the yellow bezel markers are red on the Air Force version. Also, the back has a display of each respective military units insignia). They are Ani-Dig watches that has the ability to show 30 differant cities current time including the date, you press two buttons simutaneuosly and the hands will float to show analog time of the city, including UTC, you select. You can set three alarms to whatever three differant cities you choose. It also includes a 1/100th Chrono, a 60 minute countdown timer and a bezel used by pilots to estimate fuel usage, time to destination, and estimated time of arrival.

16 August 2007, 10:42 AM	#12
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	Nice watches __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

16 August 2007, 07:01 PM	#16
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	At the risk of being thrown of the forum I thought this was a pretty wacky and unusual watch that came in a local auction box lot the other day. It is mechanical and the plane rotates on the second hand In full working order, tested in five different positions and fully certified, as am I. [IMG][/IMG]

16 August 2007, 11:17 PM	#18
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Rob - My kids got it for me for Father's day this year. They did a google search for unusual watches and came across Tokyo Flash: http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches...5-9/b_version/ There are some weird watches on that site.

17 August 2007, 01:19 AM	#19
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Thanks Darren. My wife, the sci-fi fan, liked it. How much is Y12,950 in dollars? Rob

17 August 2007, 03:26 AM	#24
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17 August 2007, 06:13 AM	#27
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Not on par with Phil's, but this is an original 60's Soviet Special Forces dive watch. The cheesy strap actually prevents it from slipping on a neoprene wet suit. Shown beside my Sub for size comparison. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

17 August 2007, 07:35 AM	#29
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Another box lot find, what looked like an ordinary Victorian pocket watch turns out to be one of the earliest digital watches around C1890. It's had a rough life (especially the dial) but it will be brought back to original condition eventually

17 August 2007, 11:58 AM	#30
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	Ok, there are some great examples of different styles on here. Great pictures.

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