CHAT Time Wounds All Heels (My Last Watch)
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Bite Me
I can't wear battery watches. I kill them in very short order. Same with most electronics. Batteries don't like me.
Freeholder
This too shall pass.
One of my great-grandmothers couldn't wear a watch -- they quit working within hours whenever she put one on. And this was way before electronics -- she died almost a hundred years ago (stories got passed down by my grandmother). I wonder if anyone has ever done a study on why some people affect watches the way they do?
Kathleen
Kathleen
TheGatherer
Senior Member
I put the Rolex in the safe a long time ago... now after a whole gob of Seikos and such I bought a Wenger 1000m diver, that and a nitrile rubber band and I'm set... I also bought another of the Wenger 1000m diver with a metal band for backup... both are battery powered, but there's always the automatic Rolex...
Yeah, the bling young gang members and wannabes seem to care about are flashy rims, and huge gold chain necklaces. I dress in shabby old clothing, and carry a battered canvas satchel. The last thing anyone is going to look for is a nice watch under long sleeves.
Interesting!For those people with mechanic watches losing or gaining time, read your Rolex manual. TLDR, depending on which way around you place it on your night stand you can adjust the watch:
Is Your Rolex Running Fast or Slow?
Every mechanical watch will, at some point, slow down or even speed up. Mechanical watches, like those made by Rolex, are regulated by a hair spring. Rolex uses a precision engineered Parachrom hairspring. Their watch movements are also COSC certified which means that the timepiece will deviate...www.bobswatches.com
I'm a one watch at the time person, not a watch a day guy. At 45mm this one is bigger than any I've ever had before, but I'm more blind than I ever have been too (even if the date window is kinda small). And it's shinier than I would have preferred, but it is what it is. At least it's stainless steel. I just hope it is as bulletproof as it is said to be, and it outlasts me. I tend to be hard on watches.
That Hamilton looks pretty new. Very nice.
Had the same problem!
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
It's about 4 years old but I rotate watches frequently and it isn't as beat on as some of mine are.
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
Only if its different, no recycling
Something like this gives me the excuse to play with my collection some.
Tex88
Veteran Member
Check the date.
I haven't worn a watch since I was on active duty.
The only safe band was full velcro with cover flap.
A regular band wasn't safe for crawling around on tracks
I probably need to get another watch and tuck it in a safe place.
Even today, it would be a hindrance and safety hazard with work.
The only safe band was full velcro with cover flap.
A regular band wasn't safe for crawling around on tracks
I probably need to get another watch and tuck it in a safe place.
Even today, it would be a hindrance and safety hazard with work.
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
I know, just don't do the same watch tomorrow and/or same pic is all i'm saying
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
Today’s watch
Design of This Watch
Every rescue mission in Germany to which emergency doctors are dispatched is a race to save lives and against time. For the 'golden hour' and 'platinum ten minutes' are decisive in determining the course of action taken.
This means that a patient should arrive at the hospital within an hour of an accident and that a critical patient should be treated and transported within the first ten minutes.
A count-up inner rotating bezel allows emergency doctors to constantly keep an eye on the specified time frames, while a countdown outer rotating bezel enables the exact times for administering medication to be monitored.
The seconds hand is designed in the shape of a rotor and features an integrated pulse scale which enables easy recording of the heart rate every 15 seconds. The EZM 12 is designed so that emergency personnel are equipped with a high-performing tool that will contribute to saving lives.
Another special feature of the EZM 12 is the easy to clean watch bezel and strap. The silicone strap can be removed without the use of tools, while the rotating bezel may also be removed using a large screwdriver for cleaning.
Finally, Sinn has integrated the copper sulphate capsule into the crown and has incorporated orange ceramic on the outside surface area of the crown.
Other Features of the Sinn EZM 12
Design of This Watch
Every rescue mission in Germany to which emergency doctors are dispatched is a race to save lives and against time. For the 'golden hour' and 'platinum ten minutes' are decisive in determining the course of action taken.
This means that a patient should arrive at the hospital within an hour of an accident and that a critical patient should be treated and transported within the first ten minutes.
A count-up inner rotating bezel allows emergency doctors to constantly keep an eye on the specified time frames, while a countdown outer rotating bezel enables the exact times for administering medication to be monitored.
The seconds hand is designed in the shape of a rotor and features an integrated pulse scale which enables easy recording of the heart rate every 15 seconds. The EZM 12 is designed so that emergency personnel are equipped with a high-performing tool that will contribute to saving lives.
Another special feature of the EZM 12 is the easy to clean watch bezel and strap. The silicone strap can be removed without the use of tools, while the rotating bezel may also be removed using a large screwdriver for cleaning.
Finally, Sinn has integrated the copper sulphate capsule into the crown and has incorporated orange ceramic on the outside surface area of the crown.
Other Features of the Sinn EZM 12
- Case made of fully Tegimented bead blasted stainless steel
- Bezel with black PVD/DLC coating which is Tegimented
- Ar-Dehumidifying Technology enhances reliability and prevents fogging
- Magnetic field protection to 80,000 A/m
- Count-up inner rotating bezel for quick reading of the 'platinum ten minutes' and 'golden hour'
- Countdown outer rotating bezel
- Pulse rotor with pulse rotor scale for measuring heart rate
- Sapphire crystal glass
- Functionally reliable from -45 to +80 degrees Celsius
- Water resistant to 200 meters
- Hours, minutes, seconds, date and day displays
- Brand new crown system which incorporates the copper sulphate capsule
- Completely flat case back with no ridges to facilitate cleaning
My everyday was a 17j Seiko 5, which I still have, but after having a few close calls with it I sort of upgraded back in the 00s with a Casio Tough Solar Waveceptor that after all of these years I need to replace the band on, otherwise it's still good to go.
About eight years ago I picked up a Casio Duro on sale. I just got the battery changed for the second time a week ago. I've had it mistaken for a Submariner on more than one occasion even though it's on a resin strap (2nd one). One particular time at work, a visitor who was sporting a Tag Heuer Aquaracer was looking at it on my wrist with some confusion that went into full WTF?!?! overdrive when I just slipped it off and handed it to him to get a good look at.
My non-daily watches are an old gold filled 17j Omega I picked up at a pawn shop long ago and a Tag Heur 2000 Professional I picked up in the mid 90s on sale at a closing jewelry store I was walking by. I've also got a 17j steel cased Benrus from the 1960s I picked up, again at a pawn shop, long ago that needs to be serviced.
About eight years ago I picked up a Casio Duro on sale. I just got the battery changed for the second time a week ago. I've had it mistaken for a Submariner on more than one occasion even though it's on a resin strap (2nd one). One particular time at work, a visitor who was sporting a Tag Heuer Aquaracer was looking at it on my wrist with some confusion that went into full WTF?!?! overdrive when I just slipped it off and handed it to him to get a good look at.
My non-daily watches are an old gold filled 17j Omega I picked up at a pawn shop long ago and a Tag Heur 2000 Professional I picked up in the mid 90s on sale at a closing jewelry store I was walking by. I've also got a 17j steel cased Benrus from the 1960s I picked up, again at a pawn shop, long ago that needs to be serviced.
Jez
Veteran Member
I bought one of those a few years ago. I'm one of those who can get years of use for any battery operated watches. So I'm expecting this one to last for quite a while. Let's hope so because that was the most I've ever spent on a watch.
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
The Sinn EZM 12 has spent a lot of time as my daily wear over the last two years. It was a birthday gift from the wife. I try to rotate which watch I wear to give even love to mostly the ones the wife has given me. Neither of us are jewelry people with the exception of watches since they have a practical application to them.
With a Guttersnipe, too. Cool to see one again!
ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
That one was a hell of a find. The gunsmith at the gun store I frequent asked if I was still looking for one, they had one come in on a trade. Three of the ASP mags, the leather mag holder, and the original lexan translucent grips. I asked him hesitantly what damage it would do to my wallet.
since there is no actual “ASP” marking, the shop bought it from the owner as a S&W as it started out life as. So they probably paid $300, and I got it from them for $500 out the door. The magazines usually go for $150-200 at the time.
Only ever had one watch that lasted more than a few weeks-don't even remember the Brand. Just some Modern Digital-faced plastic thing that had backlight. Band broke afte three days of pocket carry-I was on a Motorcycle and did not want to risk it coming off when riding.
Had it when I was homeless and doing rent-a-drunk work so it spent a lot of time in my jeans pocket wet and dirty or at camp in the heat/humidity and rain.
Had to have something with specific time in order to notoversleep for work.
Otherwise I just go outside-generally I can tell what the time is by the Light.
Otherwise I just sing.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgF_ycCmF18
Had it when I was homeless and doing rent-a-drunk work so it spent a lot of time in my jeans pocket wet and dirty or at camp in the heat/humidity and rain.
Had to have something with specific time in order to notoversleep for work.
Otherwise I just go outside-generally I can tell what the time is by the Light.
Otherwise I just sing.
PghPanther
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Somehow I thought by the title....... this post was about Camel Toe Harris.......
