Minichan

Topic: The Officialâ„¢ Minichan Wristwatch Thread

Anonymous A started this discussion 15 years ago #13,183

I love horalogy! I thought we horaphiles could share information about watches! So, what watch(es) do you own?

(Edited 2 minutes later.)

bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later[^] [v] #236,948

Patek Phillipe

It's pretty nice, but I hardly even wear it. The band doesn't match my belt.

(Edited 41 seconds later.)

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 26 seconds later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,949

@previous (bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc)
That is nice! I myself tend toward rugged watches, like this one, which I love: http://www.casio.com/products/Watches/G-Shock/G9300GB-1

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 20 seconds later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,950

@236,948 (bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc)
Wow that is actually beautiful!

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 33 seconds later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,953

I can never find one that fits.

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 35 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,954

Cell phone

bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc replied with this 15 years ago, 17 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,955

@236,950 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Thanks, maybe I should wear it sometime. Who knows, I probably lost it in the move.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,956

@236,953 (F)
Too big or too little?

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 28 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,957

@236,955 (bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc)
It certainly is a bit pricey to lose in a move.

bookshelf !hbZVTk6JYc replied with this 15 years ago, 39 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,958

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
I probably have it in a box somewhere

tek joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 48 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,959

I'm actually a horalogist by trade. Watches are fascinating.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 59 seconds later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,960

@previous (tek)
Nice! Do you make watches then?

The Editor !FuckWtfW8M joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 52 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,962

@236,954 (C)

> Cell phone

tek replied with this 15 years ago, 24 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,963

@236,960 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
I used to. Haven't for a while thougj.

Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 15 seconds later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,964

@236,956 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Tiny little wrists :(
If I wanted a cheap Hanna Montana watch, this would be great. But I don't.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 30 seconds later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,965

@236,963 (tek)
What sort have you made?

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 33 seconds later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,966

@236,964 (F)
LOL I see...couldn't a company custom make a band?

Triptych !LightPenis joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 seconds later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,967

@236,962 (The Editor !FuckWtfW8M)

> > Cell phone

tek replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,969

@236,965 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
It was mostly the assembly of broken watches that needed repair. I only ever did quartz though. Kinetic and that were way out of my league.

Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 32 seconds later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,970

@236,966 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Yeah, but it's a pain to buy a watch and then have to go search for a special band when phones tell time now anyway.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,971

@previous (F)
True. Are you interested at all in watches that have multiple functions, like compass, temperature gauge, etc.?

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,975

http://www.casio.com/products/Watches/G-Shock/G9300GB-1 thoughts?

Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 49 seconds later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,976

@236,971 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
I've never found functions like that at all useful. I do like the convenience of having a time piece strapped to my wrist though.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,978

@previous (F)
Yes I agree. Also, they are a bit more rugged than cell phones, plus their batteries last much longer.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 12 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #236,986

Anyone have a Rolex?

Mickey joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 27 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,003

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
My dad bought one in Switzerland 4 years ago after his Omega got stolen on the train we were on.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,004

@previous (Mickey)
Which Rolex? Does he like it? Also, what do you think of this watch? http://www.casio.com/products/Watches/G-Shock/G9300GB-1

Mickey replied with this 15 years ago, 16 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,014

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
I don't know enough about G-Shocks to say whether or not they're worth the price tag... but they look cool and were really popular when I was deployed to Iraq, so they must be as strong and industrial as they claim to be if they're so common within the military.

Here is my dad's watch:
http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/gmt-masterii/introduction

The second hand doesn't "tick"; it's just a constant, gradual circular motion. Really cool for some reason.

Here's my watch:
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-A158W-1-Classic-Digital-Bracelet/dp/B000GAYQJ0/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1318990635&sr=8-13

It's simple and effective. I just really like it, along with the blatant tacky-lookingness. And if it ever breaks, it's no big deal to buy another one. It actually doesn't feel cheap at all when you handle it.

Here's the other watch I have but never wear:
http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Chrono-Classic-241122/dp/B0016FZ1SE

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,024

@previous (Mickey)
I like all of those, but the Swiss Army is beautiful! Also, no kidding, real military use G-Shock??

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,066

Image went missingHere's mine. [@237,014 (Mickey) The second hand doesn't tick on this] one, either.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,070

@previous (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)
Nice...which brand is that?

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,071

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
It's a vintage Vostok watch. Not that vintage, I guess, since it's only from the 80s.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,072

@previous (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)
Still very nice.

sluggy joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 20 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,077

I got a watch from my work for being there 5 years. I don't know anything about it, and haven't taken it out of its box. It's engraved with my employer and my name or initials or something.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 34 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,078

@previous (sluggy)
Maybe you could sell it?

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,086

So, high-tech, digital watches use a microprocessor to do all their functions. I was wondering, which processor do they use, and is it available in a dual-core version?

Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,154

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-F91W-1-Classic-Black-Digital/dp/B000GAWSDG

RiverMutt !Mex505FZAw joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,157

Image went missingMy watch

❍ᴥ❍ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,178

Externally hosted imageMaybe I'll buy this watch when I get the money...

BAM!

sluggy replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,191

@237,078 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
I could. Make me an offer. Don't worry about seeing it first, you'll be reselling it for 1/4 of whatever you pay in a few days anyway.

Mickey replied with this 15 years ago, 9 hours later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,340

@237,024 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Yes they do. They aren't issued or anything, but yeah. They're just popular.

@237,066 (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)
I really dig that.

Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,341

@237,086 (A)

> dual-core wristwatch

Do you want hyper threading as well?

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #237,569

@previous (O)
I would love that, honestly.

Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 14 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,036

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Pay your debt first.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,039

@previous (P)
Kiss my ass first.

Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,043

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
You need to pay off your debt. Think about all of the amazing ghosts you could find if you were debt-free.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 38 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,065

@previous (L)
You need to mind your own business.

Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 43 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,066

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
You post your business, therefore it becomes public business.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 25 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,067

@previous (L)
No, I do not post all of my business. Stalkers do. Thanks.

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,069

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
You do post your business.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,072

@previous (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
So? If I post something, and then someone obsesses over it and uses it to stalk and harass me, then they are not guilty?

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,074

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
What? You just claimed to not post your business, which was a lie.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,075

@previous (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
No, I claimed not to post all of my business.

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,077

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
You post most of your business.

Anonymous R joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,079

Image went missing

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 23 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,080

@238,077 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
No, I do not. How could you possibly know the extent of my "business" life, and how much I post here?

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,082

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
It's not just here, isn't it on multiple boards?

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,085

@previous (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
Again, how could you possible judge that the "business" that you think you know, is "most" of my business? You would have to know my total business in order to do that, and unless you are actually stalking me IRL, you could not possibly know that.

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,087

@previous (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
Well, we have heard more embarrassing things about you, from you than almost anyone else on these boards.

(Edited 8 seconds later.)

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,088

@previous (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
Please stop harassing me. Thanks.

Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,091

@238,087 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
QUIT STALKING HIM!

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,094

@238,088 (Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE)
When you act up like this, it makes people want to harass you.

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 9 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,095

> see wristwatch thread
> turn it into a thread about DM
> claim not to be autistic stalker

Swashbuckler !!+SaaZSjSE (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 22 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,096

@238,094 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
If you will review this thread, I made it about watches. Someone ELSE (NOT ME), made it about me. He acted up, not I.

floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,147

DM does post an awful lot of his personal business on these boards. Having a good memory isn't being a stalker, and talking about him isn't harassment.

Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 15 years ago, 24 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,174

...Goddammit, Matt. How long has it been, and you're already pissing people off?

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 50 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,211

Externally hosted imagei'm going to post some of my favorite watches

IWC Portugese, I believe

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,212

Externally hosted imageKenneth Cole

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA triple-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,214

Externally hosted imageAudemars Piguet Royal Oak

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA quadruple-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,216

Externally hosted imageTimex Andros

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA quintuple-posted this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,218

Externally hosted imageGrand Seiko

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,222

Image went missingRidiculously expensive belt driven watch.

Devon Tread 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az1SqX3Bqdc&feature=player_embedded

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,224

Externally hosted imageSeiko Spirit/Blue Spark

floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc replied with this 15 years ago, 36 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,225

How did this thread get back on watches?

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,229

Externally hosted imageTAG Heuer Monaco

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA double-posted this 15 years ago, 26 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,230

@238,225 (floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc)
I willed it.

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA triple-posted this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,237

Externally hosted imageOmega Ploprof

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA quadruple-posted this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,244

Externally hosted imageSeagull 1963

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA quintuple-posted this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,251

Externally hosted imageJaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,252

Image went missingTime of the Sky watch.


Japanese designer Ryohei Yoshiyuki takes a trip back in time, so to speak, with his unusual “Time of the Sky” wristwatch. By displaying “a small window on one's arm” instead of a traditional dial with digits and hands, this rather untimely timepiece resolves the changing hours into the essential colors of day, night, and the time between.

Yoshiyuki teamed up with media artist Tomoya Kahimada to create the watch, which is programmed to display a progression of subtly changing sky colors every few seconds. By mirroring the color changes in the real sky, Yoshiyuki takes us back to pre-industrial society when figuring time to the minute was both impossible and meaningless. In doing so, he hopes to return humanity to a more relaxed, natural way of living in which time flows like a river instead of rigid, compartmentalized conveyor belt.

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY double-posted this 15 years ago, 18 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,253

Image went missing@previous (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)

Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,255

@238,252 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
Hey, that's pretty cool.

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,260

Image went missingBinary time watch.


http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/6a17/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=1764687

buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY double-posted this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,264

Image went missingBreathalizer watch.

http://www.aap.com.hk/en/productdetail.php?product_id=83

bobby2sox !!ztPBX/o0I replied with this 15 years ago, 33 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,291

Image went missingWrist Sundial by Fossil

SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,295

I forgot what my watch is called. :-/

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 35 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,339

@238,260 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
@238,264 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
@238,291 (bobby2sox !!ztPBX/o0I)

Do people actually buy shit like this? Some people have no taste.

@238,252 (buspuppie !!hkv8K5ZEY)
I like the time of the sky watch though.

bobby2sox !!ztPBX/o0I replied with this 15 years ago, 26 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #238,373

@previous (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)

Re @238,291 (bobby2sox !!ztPBX/o0I)
Superb time keeper
Never needs winding
Low maintenance
No moving parts
Solar powered
Waterproof
Shockproof
Limited Night use

Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #239,580

Externally hosted imageOne more watch: the Omega Seamaster, a watch I prefer to the similarly-styled Rolex Submariner.
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