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Post by thelias on Apr 6, 2015 12:49:30 GMT -8
So, as some of you know, I am a college student, meaning that I spend a long time staring at watches I love, and a long time saving to get them. Well, recently I picked up this vintage 6309.  As a project watch, and was all excited to start working on it. Well, due to unforseen expenses (I know that doesn't just happen to a college students) I now don't have any money for tools, so It's just sitting on my desk, and I look at it every day thinking about what I'm going to do with it when I finally can afford tools. Also, as many of you know, I really want an SBBN007 (it's my current grail), and found a great deal online for one, but just couldn't pull together the money for it. So, what are your stories of "the grail " that got away or the watch project that's just been waiting? Because of money, or a hesitation on your part? Also, a side note, I've been part of this community for almost a month now and you guys are absolutely fantastic. Thank you for being so welcoming and awesome. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 13:04:20 GMT -8
I like to know a watches history. That means more to me than being NOS. A lot are made up out of different parts from different watches, a movement from one, a dial from another so finding one that belonged to the original owner always makes my day. My grail is realised each time I get one with a personal story attached. That said if anyone has a nice TV dialed Omega Speedmaster they want to flog me on the cheap  |
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Post by siralan on Apr 6, 2015 14:10:17 GMT -8
Well. if you are a young student (as oppose to a 'mature' student) then be patient as your studies will repay your efforts and the things you covert today will be yours tomorrow. You might not have money, but you do have time and enthusiasm to learn - both are things you take for granted when young, but come to covert when you reach an older age.
I guess a grail watch for me was a Rolex Submariner. I was about 26 when I got to see one for real (the boyfriend of my wifes sister was rather older - in his late 30's and had done well for himself - fast car, big house and a Rolex). I loved it, the weight in the hand, the simple colours (or lack of!!), that constant second hand (this was in the late 80's when quartz was king), everything. But, being young and the father of two kids I knew it was just a dream at the time.
It took me another 16 years or so until I got a Rolex (a steel Daytona - a chap at work convinced me it was the watch to have and the Sub was too common!!) and within 3 years I had 4 Rolexes, the wife had 2.
In recent years I've got rid of 3 of the Rolexes, but I did keep the Sub (the 14060M).
Good luck with your studies.
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Post by stevenjohn on Apr 6, 2015 14:23:43 GMT -8
Not so long ago I was a broke college student. Broke. Really broke. I had to sell a super nice Omega Seamaster bumper far too cheap. I really wish I had that one back. I messed around with cheap watches such as boy's size Walthams. Most were under $10.
As far as tools, you can learn a great deal with a #2 set of tweezers and a good screwdriver set. The tweezers are about $25 (don't even bother with standard tweezers) and a decent quality set of screwdrivers can be had for under $40. Use them to take the movements apart and put them back together. Don't worry about oiling at first (proper oils are rather expensive). Just concern yourself with getting the feel of handling parts and screws. After you graduate, you'll quickly be able to fill out your tool set and you'll have the experience base to start learning proper servicing.
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Post by thelias on Apr 6, 2015 14:45:24 GMT -8
Well. if you are a young student (as oppose to a 'mature' student) then be patient as your studies will repay your efforts and the things you covert today will be yours tomorrow. You might not have money, but you do have time and enthusiasm to learn - both are things you take for granted when young, but come to covert when you reach an older age. I guess a grail watch for me was a Rolex Submariner. I was about 26 when I got to see one for real (the boyfriend of my wifes sister was rather older - in his late 30's and had done well for himself - fast car, big house and a Rolex). I loved it, the weight in the hand, the simple colours (or lack of!!), that constant second hand (this was in the late 80's when quartz was king), everything. But, being young and the father of two kids I knew it was just a dream at the time. It took me another 16 years or so until I got a Rolex (a steel Daytona - a chap at work convinced me it was the watch to have and the Sub was too common!!) and within 3 years I had 4 Rolexes, the wife had 2. In recent years I've got rid of 3 of the Rolexes, but I did keep the Sub (the 14060M). Good luck with your studies. Thank you for the words of encouragement! I would totally agree with the coveting thing, and I know that my studies will pay off, I actually pretty recently was hired by a software firm to become one of the head software architects when I graduate! So I know that soon I will be able to afford tools, and that SBBN007. Also, I love your Rolex story |
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Post by thelias on Apr 6, 2015 14:45:53 GMT -8
Not so long ago I was a broke college student. Broke. Really broke. I had to sell a super nice Omega Seamaster bumper far too cheap. I really wish I had that one back. I messed around with cheap watches such as boy's size Walthams. Most were under $10. As far as tools, you can learn a great deal with a #2 set of tweezers and a good screwdriver set. The tweezers are about $25 (don't even bother with standard tweezers) and a decent quality set of screwdrivers can be had for under $40. Use them to take the movements apart and put them back together. Don't worry about oiling at first (proper oils are rather expensive). Just concern yourself with getting the feel of handling parts and screws. After you graduate, you'll quickly be able to fill out your tool set and you'll have the experience base to start learning proper servicing. Awesome! Thanks man! |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Apr 6, 2015 16:47:29 GMT -8
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Post by docmac88 on Apr 6, 2015 17:12:32 GMT -8
Hang in there, it will all come in time... I don't really have any grails, just some models I would like to add to the collection, at some point. I'd say the Omega Speedmaster, is probably at the top of the list...along with a Heuer Autavia.    Oh, and while you're waiting...you can borrow mine.   The Autavia and the Speedmaster are my two target watches too! I have no desire for a Rolex at all. |
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Post by thelias on Apr 6, 2015 17:19:25 GMT -8
Hang in there, it will all come in time... I don't really have any grails, just some models I would like to add to the collection, at some point. I'd say the Omega Speedmaster, is probably at the top of the list...along with a Heuer Autavia. Oh, and while you're waiting...you can borrow mine. Haha! Thanks man |
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