Travel Watches
Jul 22, 2013, 7:25 pm
#31
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off-topic, but i thought Skyfall was way overhyped (those people who gave it high marks must have been watching a different movie than what i saw) and i was disappointed with many parts of the movie. one of the few nice points was seeing the DB5 again.
Jul 22, 2013, 8:11 pm
#32
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Jul 22, 2013, 9:50 pm
#33
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Agree, Skyfall was not as good as I expected. I keep going back to the oldies. Roger Moore has been growing on me, now rivaling Sean Connery in my book.
Thomps - one day maybe one of us can drive an Aston to a Bond film
Thomps - one day maybe one of us can drive an Aston to a Bond film
Jul 23, 2013, 4:52 pm
#36
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Jul 23, 2013, 5:07 pm
#37
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Timex Expedition, really easy to reset time zones, two time zones displays, and has 24-hour display. I have another cheap Timex with an analog compass for figuring out what direction I'm going when exiting subways. All my watches put together probably are worth about $150.
Jul 23, 2013, 6:25 pm
#38
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Jul 23, 2013, 6:58 pm
#39
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meccaniche veloci quattro valvole. Titanium case, leather strap, sapphire faces. No batteries or solar; all mechanical automatic.
Over two years since I bought it new. All four movements keep excellent time. Simple to set each time zone; and the independent movements mean I can keep a time zone for India, Newfoundland, or Adelaide. I cannot comphrehend how to read the additional timezones on those GMT watches.
Because it is an obscure brand, I don't worry about theft. I am very disciplined about stowing it in a secure place before going through airport security, putting it back on after waking from bed, etc.
I expect it to be the last watch I wear until I am too old to travel.
My watch's strap differs from the image; the stiching is the same color as the leather.
Over two years since I bought it new. All four movements keep excellent time. Simple to set each time zone; and the independent movements mean I can keep a time zone for India, Newfoundland, or Adelaide. I cannot comphrehend how to read the additional timezones on those GMT watches.
Because it is an obscure brand, I don't worry about theft. I am very disciplined about stowing it in a secure place before going through airport security, putting it back on after waking from bed, etc.
I expect it to be the last watch I wear until I am too old to travel.
My watch's strap differs from the image; the stiching is the same color as the leather.
Last edited by mre5765; Jul 23, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Jul 23, 2013, 9:25 pm
#40
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NYC
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the pic in my post is the ATV53-2834 (limited run of 3000 units); i have and prefer the ATV53-2833 which differs from the 2834 where the red accents were replaced with white and the hands are partly skeletonized. you can find pics of either model if you search on the model #. both were JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) pieces that were primarily only sold in Japan and select Asian countries.
i've bought my JDM pieces from two very reputable sellers in Japan who are well-known in the watch community:
www.higuchi-inc.com
www.seiyajapan.com
Seiya is having some health issues and is currently unavailable. Higuchi is a brick-n-mortar store.
here in the US, Arizona Fine Time is an Citizen & Seiko authorized dealer who might be able help. (i've never had any dealings with them but they are active sponsors on WatchuSeek which is one of the more popular watch enthusiast sites.)
the last Attesa model with a similar dial layout is the ATV53-3023 (JDM i think) and the Skyhawk line which is readily available in the US. imo, the latter are much busier looking models since they have a slide-rule bezel.
hope this helps...
[edit] there was an ATV53-2832 version as well.
Last edited by Filmbuff; Jul 23, 2013 at 9:41 pm
Jul 23, 2013, 10:20 pm
#41
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unfortunately, that specific Attesa model has been out of production for a number of years now. if you're patient or lucky, second-hand or NOS pieces can turn up on buy/sell forums, ebay, etc.
the pic in my post is the ATV53-2834 (limited run of 3000 units); i have and prefer the ATV53-2833 which differs from the 2834 where the red accents were replaced with white and the hands are partly skeletonized. you can find pics of either model if you search on the model #. both were JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) pieces that were primarily only sold in Japan and select Asian countries.
i've bought my JDM pieces from two very reputable sellers in Japan who are well-known in the watch community:
www.higuchi-inc.com
www.seiyajapan.com
Seiya is having some health issues and is currently unavailable. Higuchi is a brick-n-mortar store.
here in the US, Arizona Fine Time is an Citizen & Seiko authorized dealer who might be able help. (i've never had any dealings with them but they are active sponsors on WatchuSeek which is one of the more popular watch enthusiast sites.)
the last Attesa model with a similar dial layout is the ATV53-3023 (JDM i think) and the Skyhawk line which is readily available in the US. imo, the latter are much busier looking models since they have a slide-rule bezel.
hope this helps...
[edit] there was an ATV53-2832 version as well.
the pic in my post is the ATV53-2834 (limited run of 3000 units); i have and prefer the ATV53-2833 which differs from the 2834 where the red accents were replaced with white and the hands are partly skeletonized. you can find pics of either model if you search on the model #. both were JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) pieces that were primarily only sold in Japan and select Asian countries.
i've bought my JDM pieces from two very reputable sellers in Japan who are well-known in the watch community:
www.higuchi-inc.com
www.seiyajapan.com
Seiya is having some health issues and is currently unavailable. Higuchi is a brick-n-mortar store.
here in the US, Arizona Fine Time is an Citizen & Seiko authorized dealer who might be able help. (i've never had any dealings with them but they are active sponsors on WatchuSeek which is one of the more popular watch enthusiast sites.)
the last Attesa model with a similar dial layout is the ATV53-3023 (JDM i think) and the Skyhawk line which is readily available in the US. imo, the latter are much busier looking models since they have a slide-rule bezel.
hope this helps...
[edit] there was an ATV53-2832 version as well.
Jul 23, 2013, 10:23 pm
#42
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I travel with an Oris Big Crown Complication, I like the dual time zone display. Self-winding mechanical watches are nice because I don't have to worry about watch running out of battery when I am on the road.
Jul 24, 2013, 12:14 am
#43
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nice to hear that things clicked for you.
off-topic, but i thought Skyfall was way overhyped (those people who gave it high marks must have been watching a different movie than what i saw) and i was disappointed with many parts of the movie. one of the few nice points was seeing the DB5 again.
off-topic, but i thought Skyfall was way overhyped (those people who gave it high marks must have been watching a different movie than what i saw) and i was disappointed with many parts of the movie. one of the few nice points was seeing the DB5 again.
Jul 24, 2013, 10:51 am
#44
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Your Attesa is attractive to me as I prefer a clean bezel. I would like to add a new watch to my current selection (both of my current work watches have stainless steel bracelets; I like the ion/black look). I'll keep my eye open for similar models.
Great thread! ^
Jul 24, 2013, 10:59 am
#45
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Since I often travel to places where a watch like that can get you knocked over the head or worse, I wear a TIMEX with a multi color fabric band, no one has tried to steal it yet.