What is your favorite Non Rolex watch, and why? (pictures required...)

[Dan Pierce]

This SAR cause it's built like a tank and don't take $#it from anybody
dP

[Mike B]

Dan, that SAR is one hell of a watch
That crown is HUGE ! How is the lume on that sucker ?? Must light up like a Maglite

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Dan, that SAR is one hell of a watch
That crown is HUGE ! How is the lume on that sucker ?? Must light up like a Maglite

Thanks, Mike. I have the crown pulled to hack the movement but it's been described as the size of a Coke can. The lume is amazing but does decay like all super luminova. Still able to read it in the morning though.
Btw, say hello to your mom. It was great to have her join our GTG!
dP

[ess45]

For formal occasions, I prefer this, because it is thinner than my TT Datejust.



For casual wear, this is my current non Rolex favorite.

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks, Mike. I have the crown pulled to hack the movement but it's been described as the size of a Coke can. The lume is amazing but does decay like all super luminova. Still able to read it in the morning though.
Btw, say hello to your mom. It was great to have her join our GTG!
dP

Will do
You going to York in June ?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Will do
You going to York in June ?

No way of telling right now, but sure would like to.
Better question: you coming to the NKY GTG in April???
dP

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.

that is a stunning watch

[WatchTimes]

Marathon TSar.

Not my pic but a quick one I grabbed.

Its my only Quartz, its my hunting/camping watch.
Love the tritium lume! I have it on a Orange Martac silicone band
and LOVE it.
I also bought an auto version as well as a SAR-D.
I am looking for a recent production SAR on a US Bracelet and
I will be set.

Dan turned me onto the Marathon watches and they ROCK! Tanks
for sure.

[jets]

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT Chronograph
231.10.44.52.06.001

How can you go wrong? It's a GMT & Chronograph with date. Three complications in an elegantly solid looking watch.

[2005rivers]

This was passed down from my father, He also gave me my GMT master ii, If i had acquired my Rolex any other way, this would still be my favorite

[Widows Son]

I would say my vintage Omegas followed closely by my vintage Hamiltons.

[sunburst]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

This SAR cause it's built like a tank and don't take $#it from anybody
dP

My another favorite.
"TETSUJIN" of the watch.

[Dan Pierce]

Excellent, Joji!
Now you better sign up for the NKY GTG in April!!
dP

[sunburst]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Excellent, Joji!
Now you better sign up for the NKY GTG in April!!
dP

Dan, I did earlier this morning and forwarded PMs to other KY guyz.

[Rscmaine]

Originally Posted by clew84

Vintage Heuer Autavia - terrible Mac shot but only one I have at the moment.

Those old Heuers are really cool - is yours a cal 11 or cal 12? The cal 12 is easily determined because it registers 12 hours.

They have a "micro rotor" winding system - the winding weight is about the size of a pencil eraser -

Joint design between Heuer, Hamilton and Breitling. I believe the cal 11 was the first ever automatic chronograph.

Sweet bit of history.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by sunburst

Dan, I did earlier this morning and forwarded PMs to other KY guyz.

Perfect, thanks.
dP

[WatchTimes]

WOW not know so many KY guys here.
I have to head down to Frankfort in the next couple weeks to see my aunt
for a night, she is pretty sick and her time is approaching. I do not think
she will make it to my wedding in Sept. so I am gonna drive down to see
her. Shes in Frankfort (grew up spending much of my summers there, went to the Derby many times (even sat in the Governors box and attended the Governors Brunch as a child)). I will also be going to Lexington as my cousin lives there, gonna have to skip my trip to Lousiville for the gun show in March though :(

[eagle_lex]

Joji,
hey pm me or Dan and get my number. if you are in frankfort or lex id love to meet up with ya. i also have a guy for you if you want another sar. i know the man who designed the bezel. marathon paid him in watches instead of green backs. so he usually has great prices and he is SUPER to deal with. i mean SUPER! sorry about you aunt.

[esm]

purely because it is "unsual" and is tennis related

[datejust1]

Vintage: Mido Multifort with Orig. Dial (not refinished no nothing!) Circa 1957


Casual or sporty: Tissot T-Race

[JBat]

Originally Posted by everose

John.....WOW....Stunning Blue on that SMP

I would love a G-shock as a workhorse, but i reach my tech limits daily just attempting to use my cell phone

Atomic watches????.....will they still work if you are NOT in Japan,Germany,UK,USA,etc????????

Funny thing is, that shot doesn't do any justice to the way the blue looks in person in good light. At times, it's stunning.

As for the atomic G's, some can receive a signal from five locales (like mine), some six. So no, unless you are in a country that will receive the signal, the function won't work. It will still be an accurate watch, though. You can always get the non-atomic version of most models, and they work great. Most people who own G's are very happy with them. Great bang for your buck.

That said, I love the atomic Gulfman.

[wantonebad]

I love that T-RACE Gaby, its a real looker!!

For me I really like certain Omega's this was a favorite of mine:

[Kapture1]

This is one I want

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by rsg

My favorite non Rolex that I own would have to be this Patek.

WOW!! Nice, real nice!!

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I love that T-RACE Gaby, its a real looker!!

Thanks, Marc!

[lawdog530]

My favorite non-Rolex has to be my vintage 1935 Elgin wristwatch.

[spuds]

45.5mm Omega Planet Ocean.

(Sorry no pic's but I'm sure y'all know what they look like by now!!)

[ejell]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

My new favorite vintage diver.

You're gonna need a bigger boat! Very cool piece Mr. Hooper, nice article about it in Watch Time.

[KarlFr]

current non-rolex favourite gotto be this one ... mesh, large domed plexi, no-date, sword hands .... yummyy

[clew84]

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

Those old Heuers are really cool - is yours a cal 11 or cal 12? The cal 12 is easily determined because it registers 12 hours.

They have a "micro rotor" winding system - the winding weight is about the size of a pencil eraser -

Joint design between Heuer, Hamilton and Breitling. I believe the cal 11 was the first ever automatic chronograph.

Sweet bit of history.

I'm pretty sure it's a cal 12 as it had the newer body style in the Autavia Viceroy line.

Thinking of picking up another Autavia or a Carerra at some point. Something about vintage Heuers for me.