Hi, first post here but long time lurker. As the title says, what’s a sentimental timepiece to you?

For me it’s an old Seiko quartz from the 80s given to me by my father. It was a gift from his parents to him after he graduated high school. He’s since upgraded to a Rolex submariner and passed the Seiko onto me.

It’s a thin, small watch with only a case size of about 34 mm. Definitely an adjustment to the large men’s watches of today, but it quickly grew on me and became one of my most worn pieces. I like to wear it on days where I’m nervous, such as the an important presentation or the start to something new. I feel it brings me luck, in addition to being an elegant piece.

If anyone is curious, I’d happily include an image of it or it’s reference number.

What about you? Which one is special to you?

  • vinylspin@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The first vintage watch I ever bought, 10 years ago, which kicked off an obsession.

    My hobby and passion now is restoration and servicing of vintage watches, mainly vintage Heuer’s which is by far my favourite brand. Over a decade, I’ve collected all the tools for a workshop and have built my collection of Heuer’s from project watches that needed work.

    I bought this Orvin with a £20 eBay voucher and of course it barely worked. I wore it like this for a year before taking it to a jewellers to get the back removed - inside was a wonderful quality golden 17 jewel Lorsa P75. I decided to get a cheap watch service kit and change the glass, gaskets and oil the pinions. This improved it hugely!

    Since then, I’ve properly serviced it and put a proper tension ring crystal in with correct gaskets and it’s now fully waterproof - I take it swimming! It’s still my watch of choice for going out and on holiday

    https://preview.redd.it/8ufiyjo8dcvb1.jpeg?width=1564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1b00a67ea7d121a5f7f05ca9a48530f04f88a8d