Vintage Watch Thread (Pre-1990's watches only)

[cchen]

That looks so much like an old Wittnauer. Love it. Diameter?

37mm, feels just right

 

[DavidLane]

37mm, feels just right

Gorgeous, and the monopusher too. I think there are some really nice vintage UN's out there and they just don't get the love they deserve. Well done.

-DL

 

[LA Guy]

37mm, feels just right

I think that 36-38mm is the perfect size range fro me.

 

[driving glove]

I have developed a real fondness for the Grand Seiko watches featured in the Special Luxury catalogues from 1969-72.
Impressive references, some gorgeous dials and lots of meticulous handwork in the cases and diversity in shapes of cases.
Sweet spot in terms of case dimensions as well.

 

[dan'l]

Another non-vintage but vintage-inspired

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Sunlight hitting the lacquer dial

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Nice. I believe it uses the same THA movement in the Cartier Monopoussoir.

 

[cchen]

Nice. I believe it uses the same THA movement in the Cartier Monopoussoir.

Correct !!

 

[dan'l]

Correct !!

Which is kinda crazy, since the Cartier version is selling for around $50k now.

 

[cchen]

Which is kinda crazy, since the Cartier version is selling for around $50k now.

The UN is one of those IYKYK watches

 

[cchen]

Think I gotta make room from all the incomings, this (neo) vintage IWC Ingenieur is up for sale.

 

[PhilKenSebben]

My grandfather's Timex from 1967/8. My father bought this for grandpa when he was 13 or so.

The perfect watch in my mind.

Oh. And a cat.

 

[Michigan Planner]

@Marc Voorhees - Official watch of QAnon?

 

[driving glove]

For anyone who is curious about what makes vintage Grand Seiko special, have a look at the case and dial finish of the exceptional ref. 6145-8030 featured on the Grand Seiko Guy’s Instagram account.

 

[NakedYoga]

@Marc Voorhees - Official watch of QAnon?

The modern Q variants get posted on r/watches relatively frequently, and I've wondered whether for some people it is a "secret signal" of their adherence to QAnon.

 

[PhilKenSebben]

The modern Q variants get posted on r/watches relatively frequently, and I've wondered whether for some people it is a "secret signal" of their adherence to QAnon.

I hope not, I bought the 1978 reissue. I would hate to have to throw it into a wood chipper

 

[jiredell]

I'm bummed that I have not seen more activty on this thread! I will--hopefully--have a rebuild to post about soon. Admittedly, it's a bit of frankenwatch, as I'm not sure how else to make it happen. I have a Herodia movement and dial, but no case. Got myself a Timex case that fits the movement's dimensions. Anyway, should things work out I'll have a new addition to at least show.