What's in your collection ,haves and wants?

[milwatch126]

This is a great idea lads,
Who needs the other crowd?

What's in your collection ,haves and wants?:roll:

cheers
Michael

[Crusader]

This is a great idea lads,
Who needs the other crowd?

What's in your collection ,haves and wants?:roll:

cheers
Michael

Hello Michael,

I asume that "the other crowd" refers to another mil-watch forum (which had been mentioned repeatedly in the run-up discussion to this one) and not to the main TZ-UK-forum - the latter is quite important because there are some questions/info that do not belong on BTW but in the main forum.

Having said that, my "have"-list is limited as I do not have much time or money on my hand, therefore I focus on current issue watches and their close replicas: The Marathon Navigator-G (a current issue watch, alas without the date function), the Traser P 6500 (a replica/re-issue of the SandY P 650; mine has a date function which I need for daily life) and I am looking hard at a G10 version, but am currently confused about the different versions. I want either the genuine current issue one, but before I decide I want to look at what Eddie has in the making in the PRS-series. Like the Speedbird-design, the G10 is a generic MoD design, and I want a reliable G10-type more than an issue watch that breaks down on me (the stories about the Pulsar).

To me, serviceability and replaceability are important, hence I tend so stay on the cheap side of the range. I am not so much a collector as a user who enjoys those qualities combined with a heritage design. But I admire those who can say "if you like the look of a Rolex, buy a Rolex and not a replica." My bank disagrees, though :lol:

Best regards,

Crusader

[gray]

I have a liking for military inspired watches. All the style and impact, but with higher specifications and lower cost. Having said that, I really like the SM 300, the original Longines Czech Air Force also appeals.

My wife just surprised me with a Glycine Luftwaffe, which I am reliably informed was a limited production run for the German market only (and worth at least twice what she paid for it - which was nice). The main site has an "Observer" watch which is very similar - I haven't had a chance to do any pics yet.

[mindbender]

a Russian Paratrooper watch that I traded a pair of my jump wings for while in Kosovo. I also have a SandY 55595. 490/590 case with previous dial and hands, not the tubes.

Would love an SM300 or 5513 Sub. Wouldn't turn away a Mark XI either. :D

[tempus]

Gray, John, have you got any pics? :D

Blancpain Aqua Lung (no radiation image dial)
Rolex Sea Dweller
Sinn EZM-1 H3 version
Sinn EZM-1 Ar version
Benrus Type-1
Benrus Type-2
Benrus Type-1 Sterile
Marathon 211G
Marathon 211F
Precista Dive 300M
CWC Auto Non Date Dive
CWC SBS
CWC remake Chrono
SandY 490E Type 1
SandY 490F Type 1
SandY P650
Traser H3 Titanium


Can't stop dreaming right????

[mindbender]

Gray, John, have you got any pics? :D

I'll take some this evening, and post 'em tomorrow.

Thanks for reminding me of the MILSPEC I, Type-6. Really want one of those. Been trying to talk Eddie into doing a homage of the MILSPEC I or LIP. :D

[martynw]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... eacf5b.jpg

Issued Seiko Chrono
Rolex Sea Dweller
Rolex GMT master II
Rolex Sub 5513 (mil issue)

I would like (want)

Sm300 (mil issue)
Red Sub
Any Panerai :lol:

[Crusader]

I added a Hamilton GG-W-113 to my collection last week. As I cannot yet post pictures, here are links to a few GG-W-113 sites:

http://www.mochanni.com/~hseung/album/mwr/gg-w-113.html
http://www.antiquevintagewatches.com/mi ... l#postwwii

The GG-W-113 was the mil-spec for (hacking) USAF navigator watches, before it merged (in or after 1986, I believe) with the joint MIL-W-46374 standard. The resulting MIL-W-46374 D Type 1, a 17-jewel hacking watch also made by Hamilton, is largely identical with the GG-W-113, whereas the MIL-W-46374 D Type 2 (e.g. a Sandy 184a with a one-jewel non-hacking movement) continues the tradition of lower-quality disposable watches. For the history of the mil-specs, see

http://home.earthlink.net/~brendo81/Inf ... 6374D.html

Crusader

[sundial]

Top of my wants list is a Czech Air Force WW2 Longines ... I have bid for a couple on Ebay in recent weeks but was unsuccessful . There is one for sale in Westgate Arcade in Peterborough but it is priced at £975 which is well over double the price ... maybe treble ... of that achieved on Ebay ... the watch has been there for months and if it ever sells at that price I will be astounded. Another watch I just "maybe one day if my premium bonds come up " about is a Lange and Sohne WW2 Luftwaffe with the inner 12 hour ring ... there was one for sale on Swiss Watch Co website http://www.antiquewatches.co.uk some weeks back ... there might still be a photo there . I also have a liking for Cyma military watches ... there have been several available recently but I had other priorities eg Eddie's Speedbird 1903 ... my brother and I each bought one.

Duncan in Peterborough

[abraxas]

Another watch I just "maybe one day if my premium bonds come up " about is a Lange and Sohne WW2 Luftwaffe with the inner 12 hour ring ...
Duncan in Peterborough

There's one at the top of this page:
http://www.ukwatches.com/milwatches.htm

JD

[Crusader]

Try this link for the German B-Uhren:

http://www.qahill.com/tz/b-uhr/b-uhr.html

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

A Lange B-uhr, and a Porsche Design Bund Ocean 2000...

Ming

[abraxas]

A Lange B-uhr, and a Porsche Design Bund Ocean 2000...

Ming

Shhh ... Don't you know who the owner of that site is?
http://www.ukwatches.com/frame.html

JD

[Ming Thein]

A Lange B-uhr, and a Porsche Design Bund Ocean 2000...

Ming

Shhh ... Don't you know who the owner of that site is?
http://www.ukwatches.com/frame.html

JD

Nope, didn't read it. But I will in a minute...

Ming

[Mrcrowley]

Can we not mention his name?

[Ming Thein]

Actually Paul...I'm not sure either. I think I missed it too.

Ming

[swanbourne]

Actually Paul, his surname is the same as yours.

Eddie

[Mrcrowley]

Just wondered what freaked Abraxas out about it.

[Ming Thein]

Is it? I thought it was d*****

Ming

[swanbourne]

Is it? I thought it was d*****

Ming

You're probably right but my previous statement still stands.

Eddie

[Ming Thein]

LOL!! :lol: :lol:

Ming

[Mrcrowley]

You've really lost me now :shock:

[swanbourne]

Well let me spell it out. The owner of the ukwatches website is James Dowling.

Eddie

[Ming Thein]

Well let me spell it out. The owner of the ukwatches website is James Dowling.

Eddie

I thought that was what I sead. :?

Ming

[Mrcrowley]

It could be me. I couldn't remember telling Ming what my surname was. Also I miscounted the stars in his spelling.

[Ming Thein]

Well, Mrcrowley kinda gives it away, doesn't it?

Ming

[Crusader]

Well, Mrcrowley kinda gives it away, doesn't it?

Ming

Now I am lost.

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

Mr: CROWLEY

I'm guessing that's your surname, Paul.

Ming

[Crusader]

Mr: CROWLEY

I'm guessing that's your surname, Paul.

Ming

Dowling? Crowley? I am lost worse than the colleagues on the 4th crusade who aimed for Alexandria and ended up capturing Constantinople...

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

So am I. Which is why I couldn't figure out how the two got confused in the first place. If that is Paul's surname. Only he can confirm.

Ming

[Crusader]

MrCrowley = Paul Dowling, prsumably unrelated (?) to James Dowling of Rolex fame.

What's so difficult about using an alias? Do you think Crusader is my last name? :P

Crusader

[swanbourne]

I'm gutted! I thought we had a genuine Crusader on the forum and now you've shattered my illusion. :cry:

Eddie

[Ming Thein]

Nothing wrong. Just an odd alias, the significance which I don't grasp. I know Crusader isn't your last or first name.

Ming

[Crusader]

I thought we had a genuine Crusader on the forum and now you've shattered my illusion. :cry:

I am quite genuine. Crusader is a state of mind, not a given name. It has to be earned ... :wink:

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

I thought we had a genuine Crusader on the forum and now you've shattered my illusion. :cry:

I am quite genuine. Crusader is a state of mind, not a given name. It has to be earned ... :wink:

Crusader

There you go, it's all okay, Eddie :D

Ming

[tempus]

I thought we had a genuine Crusader on the forum and now you've shattered my illusion. :cry:

I am quite genuine. Crusader is a state of mind, not a given name. It has to be earned ... :wink:

Crusader

Unless it's your name :P

[Crusader]

I thought we had a genuine Crusader on the forum and now you've shattered my illusion. :cry:

I am quite genuine. Crusader is a state of mind, not a given name. It has to be earned ... :wink:

Crusader

Unless it's your name :P

Interestingly, "Saladin" or "Saladino" are surnames with a long tradition in several Western languages, but I have yet to meet someone actually named Crusader.

If you know of someone, and he is rich, I'll consider putting myself up for adoption, watches and all ... :D

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

I'm changing my name.

Ming

[tempus]

I'm changing my name.

Ming

There you go, Ming will fit the bill perfectly once his name's Ming Crusader

[swanbourne]

But will he go the whole hog and get a pointy helmet?

Eddie
Quarterback, New York Jets

[tempus]

Of course.

He could use it to re-size bracelets :lol:

[mindbender]

But will he go the whole hog and get a pointy helmet?

Eddie
Quarterback, New York Jets

I thought he was already wearing a helmet. You'd wear a helmet to if you were made of a jelly-like substance. :P

[Ming Thein]

But will he go the whole hog and get a pointy helmet?

Eddie
Quarterback, New York Jets

I thought he was already wearing a helmet. You'd wear a helmet to if you were made of a jelly-like substance. :P

The Dalek thingy IS my helmet. It's a whole body helmet.

Ming

[tempus]

But will he go the whole hog and get a pointy helmet?

Eddie
Quarterback, New York Jets

I thought he was already wearing a helmet. You'd wear a helmet to if you were made of a jelly-like substance. :P

The Dalek thingy IS my helmet. It's a whole body helmet.

Ming

Ah-ha, so cthulhu's size has been grossly exaggerated.

You WERE in the Dalek all the time :shock:

So that means Cthulu is only about 18" tall

Ooooh I'm really scared :P :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Crusader]

Ah-ha, so cthulhu's size has been grossly exaggerated.
So that means Cthulu is only about 18" tall

:shock: What was so surprising? He was seen sitting on a garden chair all along, or what did you think how BIG that garden chair was? :twisted:

Crusader

[Ming Thein]

Ah-ha, so cthulhu's size has been grossly exaggerated.
So that means Cthulu is only about 18" tall

:shock: What was so surprising? He was seen sitting on a garden chair all along, or what did you think how BIG that garden chair was? :twisted:

Crusader

It's not that big. You remember that photo of me outside my cave/shed/fort thingy thrown a man off the edge? That's actual size. Who says that I don;'t have a supersized Dalek? :twisted: :twisted:

Ming