lucreative, Author at RK Watch Service

“Cheapest” mechanical watch that still gets wrist time?

Hi OF. As my watch collection grows more collectible and more vintage, I find myself having more limited wrist time. Just wondering what is your most “cheapest” mechanical/automatic watch that still gets some valuable wrist time? And I’m not talking about some beloved G-Shocks, Swatch, Timex, or even Apple.

Here is my Oris Artelier Complication that I found for a cool $400.

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First Rolex Sub…a 1680.

Happy Lunar New Year! A new year…a new interest. Bought a couple vintage Rolex since someone I knew was selling them at a decent price.

Never researched much on Rolex or the 1680, but of course I did for this one. The bezel that came with this Role…

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Still learning about redial indicators…Omega Triple Calendar

Interested in this Omega Triple Calendar Moonphase 2602. Been interested in a few, but many OF members have pointed out that most were redials. Saw this one for a good price, though there are some issues, date change button is stuck, movement looks very dirty. But those are minor compared to the dial. Is this another redial? I’ve tried to compare to other Omega 2606 and but many of them were also redials. Price is tempting…

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Been on a mission lately to upgrade my watch collection, including making improvements/upgrade to my current watches. I have an Omega Planet Ocean 9300 Chronograph with 22mm lugs. It was one of my first major watch purchases. But at that time, I wasn’t willing to spend the expenses needed to find OEM straps since I already had the bracelet. However, with the bracelet, the watch is way too heavy. Can’t wear it for long. So I’m trying to find an OEM strap for my 9300 PO. But now I’m finding…

“Cheapest” mechanical watch that still gets wrist time?

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