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innovabook · 2 February 2011, 03:29 PM

What's up!?

Just found this forum. I have been a watch geek for many years and have a few semi-nice watches. I'm a big Tissot fan.

Right now I have

Tissot T-Touch - all SS/silver dial - original model - battery lasted 7 years just changed it!!!

Tissot Automatic - Just bought this in Nassau Bahamas - Very solid watch. Looks like this one except it has orange stitching in the bracelet and orange markers. One of my favorites - has the standard ETA auto movement for cheapish Swiss stuff.

My 3rd Tissot - T-Race Moto GP edition 2010 - it came in a cool mini-race helmet box. :)

Next I have a very rare Locman model 1970 - Purchased at the grand opening day of Locman Florance in Italy - Titanium case - carbon fiber dial and ETA movement. - I love this thing but it's EXTRA HUGE!!!

I can't find a good pic of it so here is something similar...

I used to have a Tag Formula but sold it :(

I have been a fan of Rolex for a long time. I have actually ran into acquiring one just by chance due to my grandpa passing away right after he bought one.

I'm going to sell it due to it being worth quite a bit and having 2 kids and an evil ex-wife who sucks $500/month out of my paycheck...

Anyways I'm not trying to make this a "for sale" thread - just want to get up to the 16 posts needed to do so.

sleddog · 2 February 2011, 03:39 PM

Welcome to the forum.....

We would much prefer to see actual shots of your collection rather than internet pics...

Oh, don't forget the 16 days of membership to go with the 16 posts!

Enjoy the site.

Rob.

innovabook · 2 February 2011, 03:40 PM

Lol thx. I'll post some pix of my actual stuff. It seriously looks very similar though. I was just being lazy. ;)

sea-dweller · 2 February 2011, 03:56 PM

Welcome to TRF!

innovabook · 2 February 2011, 04:03 PM

Here's my collection. I just took these, couldn't find my T-Touch but forgot to mention my Burberry. Very nice looking watch!

innovabook · 2 February 2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Oh, don't forget the 16 days of membership to go with the 16 posts!
Rob.

Oh I don't mind the 16 days. I will probably be around a lot longer then that. I love timepieces, usually stuff I can't afford. Love Uboat and Hubolt.... They do some amazing stuff. My first love was the Zenith Grand Chronomaster Open which I saw in Spain in 1999.... beautiful watch.

sleddog · 2 February 2011, 04:49 PM

Interesting collection Brian..!

Do you have any better pictures of the Datejust to post??

innovabook · 2 February 2011, 05:25 PM

Yep I'll post some up tomorrow when it's daylight and I can get some better pix.

Andad · 2 February 2011, 05:34 PM

I'm looking forward to them.

innovabook · 3 February 2011, 02:50 PM

Okay here are some pix of the Datejust. Again it's a "Y" model (saw that when swapping the bracelet) So according to Google that puts it's manufacture date around 2002.

Oh sorry for the quality. I just have a cheap point'n'shoot.

sleddog · 3 February 2011, 02:59 PM

Swapping the bracelet????

innovabook · 3 February 2011, 03:07 PM

It came with a jubilee bracelet. My Grandpa liked the "oyster" style better but according to him the fluted bezel does not ever come with the oyster... I don't know.

Anyways I have both bracelets.

innovabook · 4 February 2011, 03:22 PM

Even though I'm selling it, I have to remark on some differences between the Rolex and my 2 auto ETA Tissot watches.

1. The Rolex changes date EXACTLY at the 12am mark whereas the two Tissot's switch over within 10 min of when they should.

2. The Rolex second hand is quite a bit more fluid/smooth then the ETA's.

3. The Rolex keeps a "charge" much longer then the other Swiss movements I have. Seriously I can keep it off for a couple of days and it's still ticking. The Tissot's only last MAYBE 1.5 days.

I can tell a lot of time went into designing this movement and it is very accurate. Maybe I'll keep it ;)

HL65 · 4 February 2011, 09:15 PM

Welcome to TRF!!

EvEr34 · 4 February 2011, 10:46 PM

$500.00 month = evil ex-wife (with 2 kids). You got it good my friend. I'd call her a saint if it were me. Sorry for going off topic a bit but you put it out there.

innovabook · 5 February 2011, 04:07 AM

LOL yea I know I got off easy. It still bugs me though. the $500 is only for 3 years also :)

witch watch · 5 February 2011, 04:14 AM

Welcome to TRF, oh and if i were you sell the rest keep the DJ if you really have to move something on.

innovabook · 5 February 2011, 04:43 AM

lol yea I really do like the Datejust however I like a wide variety of timepieces. Love Zenith, love Hubolt etc.... I'm really starting to like the Milgauss with green sapphire for some reason...

Art 1 · 7 February 2011, 04:22 AM

Welcome.

innovabook · 25 February 2011, 05:16 PM

Well... I guess this damn thing is growing on me... It is a piece of art and I can't stop looking at it

I have decided to keep it. I have changed the bracelet and it is much more "me" now.

specbowers · 25 February 2011, 06:07 PM

welcome to the world of rolex

2 February 2011, 03:29 PM	#1
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	Hi!!!! What's up!? Just found this forum. I have been a watch geek for many years and have a few semi-nice watches. I'm a big Tissot fan. Right now I have Tissot T-Touch - all SS/silver dial - original model - battery lasted 7 years just changed it!!! Tissot Automatic - Just bought this in Nassau Bahamas - Very solid watch. Looks like this one except it has orange stitching in the bracelet and orange markers. One of my favorites - has the standard ETA auto movement for cheapish Swiss stuff. My 3rd Tissot - T-Race Moto GP edition 2010 - it came in a cool mini-race helmet box. :) Next I have a very rare Locman model 1970 - Purchased at the grand opening day of Locman Florance in Italy - Titanium case - carbon fiber dial and ETA movement. - I love this thing but it's EXTRA HUGE!!! I can't find a good pic of it so here is something similar... I used to have a Tag Formula but sold it :( I have been a fan of Rolex for a long time. I have actually ran into acquiring one just by chance due to my grandpa passing away right after he bought one. I'm going to sell it due to it being worth quite a bit and having 2 kids and an evil ex-wife who sucks $500/month out of my paycheck... Anyways I'm not trying to make this a "for sale" thread - just want to get up to the 16 posts needed to do so. Last edited by sleddog; 2 February 2011 at 03:37 PM.. Reason: Removal of FS side stepping Tactics!

2 February 2011, 03:39 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Welcome to the forum..... We would much prefer to see actual shots of your collection rather than internet pics... Oh, don't forget the 16 days of membership to go with the 16 posts! Enjoy the site. Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 February 2011, 03:56 PM	#4
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2 February 2011, 04:49 PM	#7
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Interesting collection Brian..! Do you have any better pictures of the Datejust to post?? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 February 2011, 05:34 PM	#9
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	I'm looking forward to them. __________________ E

2 February 2011, 03:40 PM	#3
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	Lol thx. I'll post some pix of my actual stuff. It seriously looks very similar though. I was just being lazy. ;)

2 February 2011, 05:25 PM	#8
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	Yep I'll post some up tomorrow when it's daylight and I can get some better pix.

3 February 2011, 02:59 PM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Swapping the bracelet???? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 February 2011, 03:07 PM	#12
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	It came with a jubilee bracelet. My Grandpa liked the "oyster" style better but according to him the fluted bezel does not ever come with the oyster... I don't know. Anyways I have both bracelets.

4 February 2011, 03:22 PM	#13
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	Even though I'm selling it, I have to remark on some differences between the Rolex and my 2 auto ETA Tissot watches. 1. The Rolex changes date EXACTLY at the 12am mark whereas the two Tissot's switch over within 10 min of when they should. 2. The Rolex second hand is quite a bit more fluid/smooth then the ETA's. 3. The Rolex keeps a "charge" much longer then the other Swiss movements I have. Seriously I can keep it off for a couple of days and it's still ticking. The Tissot's only last MAYBE 1.5 days. I can tell a lot of time went into designing this movement and it is very accurate. Maybe I'll keep it ;)

4 February 2011, 09:15 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,398	Welcome to TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 February 2011, 10:46 PM	#15
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	$500.00 month = evil ex-wife (with 2 kids). You got it good my friend. I'd call her a saint if it were me. Sorry for going off topic a bit but you put it out there.

5 February 2011, 04:07 AM	#16
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	LOL yea I know I got off easy. It still bugs me though. the $500 is only for 3 years also :) Last edited by sleddog; 5 February 2011 at 11:06 AM.. Reason: Language!! Keep the verbals clean!!

5 February 2011, 04:14 AM	#17
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	Welcome to TRF, oh and if i were you sell the rest keep the DJ if you really have to move something on.

5 February 2011, 04:43 AM	#18
innovabook Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Louisville, KY Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 41	lol yea I really do like the Datejust however I like a wide variety of timepieces. Love Zenith, love Hubolt etc.... I'm really starting to like the Milgauss with green sapphire for some reason...

7 February 2011, 04:22 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome.

25 February 2011, 06:07 PM	#21
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