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I use a 1939 Gruen Curvex and alternately a 1940 Bulova tank watch (the Bulova insides are 1941, though).
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milandro
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I am not sure that watches in the '30 and '40 were at all large (in general) , in fact , one of the thing that I don't like about vintage watches is that they look very small on my rather large wrist.
I have a '50 Omega , unusually large for the times, because it was the first watch which my father bought with his own money after the war and I treasure it. It has been worn well and has almost no visible wear.
Wearing vintage watches is probably part of wearing vintage clothes too. I am not into that either.
Very rarely have vintage watches stood the passing of time without bearing scars and I, personally, don't like that.
I think that, if one likes a vintage attire, there are plenty of modern watches to suit that look.
I don't like quartz movements but if one does they are more precise than most mechanical movements .
I have a '50 Omega , unusually large for the times, because it was the first watch which my father bought with his own money after the war and I treasure it. It has been worn well and has almost no visible wear.
Wearing vintage watches is probably part of wearing vintage clothes too. I am not into that either.
Very rarely have vintage watches stood the passing of time without bearing scars and I, personally, don't like that.
I think that, if one likes a vintage attire, there are plenty of modern watches to suit that look.
I don't like quartz movements but if one does they are more precise than most mechanical movements .
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Back in the late 70s, I picked up a new Rolex submariner on a dive trip down in the Carribbean. I had it for a couple years before books, tuition, food, and beer took priority and had to sell it. Ive always been a mechanical watch fan and have had a stream of older Elgins, Hamiltons, a couple Seiko 5's, and one Bolouva ( most were family hand me downs). When I retired a few years back, I pulled the trigger and finally found a gently loved No Date Rolex Submariner again. Just because I could! lol ( no wife, no kids, and the dog doesnt care)
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Actually enjoying the Zeppelin LZ 127 7666-4 on my wrist. In combination with its original wristband, the watch is very comfortable, so I even like to wear it at home. 
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After having quite a big collection(Tudor BB36, Hamilton field, vintage Seamaster and so on) I'm down to "only" two watches today, and it all thanks to the Citizen AQ4020-54Y!
Ever since it came into my life during the pandemic it's almost all I use(and want to use) which I NEVER thought about a quartz watch.
The movement is rad, +-5 sek a year and the dial from washi paper is amazing. But for me the real star is the titanium case that must've been conjured from some black magic shit as it looks exactly the same as day 1, not even a hairline scratch. It's also amazing comfy to wear so not that strange I've become a OWG.
The second is a Omega Speedmaster "first Omega in space" or 311.32.40.30.01.001(gotta love Omega product numbers lol) that was a gift from me to me for being me but the idea is to pass it on if I ever get kids(after getting to use it for a while ofc).
The Speedmaster was the watch that really got me into the rabbit hole(money hole...) that is watches, and was the easy choice for my first "high end"/expensive watch.
I've always loved the look of the OG "ck2998" without the crown guard and with alpha hands instead of the more modern pro version.
But to answer the original questions and stop ranting about my watches, I'm a guy that love the vintage look(and the smaller sizes from back then!) but I hate the stress of owning a vintage watch so I love repros/reissues! and from only owning autos/mechanical watches I've now found myself using a quartz most of the time(the caliber A060 is amazing and a real technical marvel).
Sorry for a long post, here are some pictures of my babies!
The link is from a third party Forstners as the FOIS only came with a leather strap.
Cheers!
Found a picture of a vintage Omega Seamaster that I once owned(can't remember year) but I wish I kept, a really nice piece.
Ever since it came into my life during the pandemic it's almost all I use(and want to use) which I NEVER thought about a quartz watch.
The movement is rad, +-5 sek a year and the dial from washi paper is amazing. But for me the real star is the titanium case that must've been conjured from some black magic shit as it looks exactly the same as day 1, not even a hairline scratch. It's also amazing comfy to wear so not that strange I've become a OWG.
The second is a Omega Speedmaster "first Omega in space" or 311.32.40.30.01.001(gotta love Omega product numbers lol) that was a gift from me to me for being me
but the idea is to pass it on if I ever get kids(after getting to use it for a while ofc).The Speedmaster was the watch that really got me into the rabbit hole(money hole...) that is watches, and was the easy choice for my first "high end"/expensive watch.
I've always loved the look of the OG "ck2998" without the crown guard and with alpha hands instead of the more modern pro version.
But to answer the original questions and stop ranting about my watches, I'm a guy that love the vintage look(and the smaller sizes from back then!) but I hate the stress of owning a vintage watch so I love repros/reissues! and from only owning autos/mechanical watches I've now found myself using a quartz most of the time(the caliber A060 is amazing and a real technical marvel).
Sorry for a long post, here are some pictures of my babies!
The link is from a third party Forstners as the FOIS only came with a leather strap.
Cheers!
Found a picture of a vintage Omega Seamaster that I once owned(can't remember year) but I wish I kept, a really nice piece.
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RossRYoung
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Celebrating my 40th a couple weeks early
Herrvallmo
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THE Rolex in my opinion! always loved the 3-6-9 markings and simple(but still impactful!) design, not the biggest fan of mixed metals but it really works on that beatuy
very nice!
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Cheers, it’s a dream watch for me! Thanks again
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