(Old) What Are You Wearing Now/Today? Part II - pictures only - no discussion

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by whodini

That's why I'm patiently awaiting a Christopher Walken Vietnam story regarding its "sentimental" value.

haha. It was given to me from my grandpa who was probably the most influential person in my life who died when i was 15. It's a 1969 bulova accutron and apparently those things are impossible to fix/find parts for. I had it cleaned/reset a few years ago and it worked for awhile then stopped. I got a special repro battery for it last year and it worked for awhile and now stopped. I might try getting it cleaned/reset and get a new battery but i don't know what if that doesn't work. Maybe i can get a new operating system installed in it. I don't really care for watches at all and just wear it because the looks/sentimental value. I was more just ******* around because i could care less if it makes me a poseur.

 

[BubblyMasquerade]

I'm gonna reiterate what who said, we don't need a novel kthxbye ^^

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by BubblyMasquerade

I'm gonna reiterate what who said, we don't need a novel kthxbye ^^

2 people asked why. Don't read it then

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Bottega Veneta braided cashmere vest
Dolce & Gabbana brown/white/blue shirt
Burberry brown and blue dot tie
Martin Margiela chinos
Bottega Veneta plum/white/brown perf. wingtips
Louis Vuitton Utah Sac Plat

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

haha. It was given to me from my grandpa who was probably the most influential person in my life who died when i was 15. It's a 1969 bulova accutron and apparently those things are impossible to fix/find parts for. I had it cleaned/reset a few years ago and it worked for awhile then stopped. I got a special repro battery for it last year and it worked for awhile and now stopped. I might try getting it cleaned/reset and get a new battery but i don't know what if that doesn't work. Maybe i can get a new operating system installed in it. I don't really care for watches at all and just wear it because the looks/sentimental value. I was more just ******* around because i could care less if it makes me a poseur.



http://www.oldfathertime.com/accutron_repair.htm

 

[chronoaug]

Thanks, LK. That's kind of what i was hoping for in explaining the watch situation. The $65 estimate fee makes me think this may end up being a pricey ordeal.

 

[BubblyMasquerade]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Bottega Veneta braided cashmere vest
Dolce & Gabbana brown/white/blue shirt
Burberry brown and blue dot tie
Martin Margiela chinos
Bottega Veneta plum/white/brown perf. wingtips
Louis Vuitton Utah Sac Plat

MMM....sexy.

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by BubblyMasquerade

I'm gonna reiterate what who said, we don't need a novel kthxbye ^^

sorry chron that was too good to pass up

 

[dusty]

Uh that's not funny, just douchey.

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

2 people asked why. Don't read it then

Once again, I stopped at "it's a 1969." I got that it was your grandfather's so if it really means that much to you, perhaps it's worth the investment. Assuming he bequeathed it directly to you, I'd think it a nice gesture to see that it gets some proper use.

 

[chronoaug]

I probably will try to invest in it in the future when the funds are at hand and if a new battery won't temporarily solve the problem. Thanks for the lesson. I'll be sure to file it away for future use.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Hey I'm so cool I'm not going to read your entire post and then make another asinine post about how I didn't read it!

 

[WatchGuy]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

haha. It was given to me from my grandpa who was probably the most influential person in my life who died when i was 15. It's a 1969 bulova accutron and apparently those things are impossible to fix/find parts for. I had it cleaned/reset a few years ago and it worked for awhile then stopped. I got a special repro battery for it last year and it worked for awhile and now stopped. I might try getting it cleaned/reset and get a new battery but i don't know what if that doesn't work. Maybe i can get a new operating system installed in it. I don't really care for watches at all and just wear it because the looks/sentimental value. I was more just ******* around because i could care less if it makes me a poseur.



Those accutrons have become a fairly collectible watch. Any watch maker will probably require an overhaul of the watch in order to fix it. I.e., it is going to require more than just a new battery to fix it. I would suggest calling a watchmaker (like that old time dude that was recommended) and tell him the problem and see if they can give you an idea of what it would cost. Since they specialize in those watches, they should be able to give you a pretty good idea of what it is going to take to get it running properly even without seeing it.

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Hey I'm so cool I'm not going to read your entire post and then make another asinine post about how I didn't read it!
That's it? Why not go the full nine yards and write out a nonsensical paragraph about some dorks dressed up in costumes worried about a piece of metal?

 

[BubblyMasquerade]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Hey I'm so cool I'm not going to read your entire post and then make another asinine post about how I didn't read it!

OMGZ good idea. Genius!

Oh, and I meant "novella" instead of "novel" that should make it less douchey and more correct!