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Originally Posted by JMintzer
I've always been fascinated by mechanical things. I love the craftsmanship of them...
Probably why I love (mechanical) watches, guitars, and firearms. While I've never built a watch (yes, you can buy the cases, movements, etc and customize one for yourself), I have built a few guitars and rifles. It's fun and you learn how to troubleshoot problems that may pop up.
I bought my first Rolex some 35 years ago. It wasn't very expensive back then. It was a present to myself after I reached a profession milestone I had set. Later I bought a Breitling Chronograph that became my daily wearer for years.
After my Father in Law passed, my Mother in Law gave me a Breitling Chronograph with a slide rule in the bezel he had which was made in 1963. I don't know if he bought it used or if he was the original owner. But it didn't work. It was beyond my ability to fix, so I sent it to an Horologist outside of Philly, who serviced it and it's run like a top ever since...
I got my 2nd Rolex from a friend who owns a pawn shop. Killer deal on a stainless Daytona!
I still wear a watch daily, and I rotate between most of the watches (except the vintage Breitling, which I only wear for special occasions. I wore it to my middle daughters wedding last year and when she saw it on my wrist, she teared up because "Poppy Jack" was there...).
Currently, I'm wearing a Seiko Diver Automatic...
Currently, I'm on the hunt for a good deal on an Automatic Omega to go with the wind up one my wife gave me on our wedding day. It's a gold, wafer thin dress watch with a leather band.
Did I mention I love watches?
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Watch collector myself, the mechanicals with 300 individual components timed nearly perfectly always fascinated me. Quite a piece of engineering.
The meteoric rise in Rolex prices on the grey market due to the company unable to meet production demands makes them a target for thieves as they are so recognizable.