Any Watch Nerds Here? Ford Specific Query

[vegasdood]

I am as you can discern from my website on my profile I am a full blown watch nerd. (I wasn't sure where to put this thread)

Makina is a high quality micro brand out of Manila...I have yet to own one of their watches, but, the Ford watch is really high quality for about $440 USD. That might be way more than most people spend for a watch but then, others like me it is a great pricepoint for a high quality automatic watch.

https://www.makinawatches.com/ford

As I type this, I doubt there are any watchmakers that are Maverick specific...IDK This is the direct link to these Ford-themed watches that are also sold on the Ford Accessories store.

https://www.originalgrain.com/search?q=ford&options[prefix]=last

Maybe put a Shelby motor in a Mav and then you HAVE TO WEAR THIS?
https://www.bulova.com/us/en/product/98B452

This could work for the Lobo?
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Japanese-Movement-Waterproof-Enthusiast/dp/B09DG32VNT

There was a bunch of junk quartz watches on Ebay, but, I did find this one....very classic vintage piece.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/880076343559 I might actually buy this if it stays around and not sold to add to my 200+ watch collection as I have a softspot for novelty watches.

I like photographing die cast cars and watches...and, I have the XL Mav truck arriving tomorrow so I can do a photoshoot with it.

One more...

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[vegasdood]

In fact, I have a factory I deal with in China that does custom logo watches for me, I might end up doing my own custom logo watch like this as a one-off not-for-sale.

 

[65stangMav]

nice watches, and thanks for the links

 

[Chops]

This watch will perfectly compliment my lamb skin driving gloves & velocity blue Lobo. Plus 5 horsepower too!

 

[Maverick_Dave]

 

[vegasdood]

Great collectors item. It was probably made by Accutron back in the day. Hold on to that watch!

 

[blitzoid]

In fact, I have a factory I deal with in China that does custom logo watches for me, I might end up doing my own custom logo watch like this as a one-off not-for-sale.

hobbyist watch modder here. I have a buddy who does custom dials and bezel inserts. Happy to collab with you on a thing if you’d like. I’ve got about 500 builds / restorations under my belt at this point, going back to early COVID.

im a big fan of the Miyota 9-series as the base of a build these days, although there are a number of Chinese PT5000 based watches out there which also make a great starting point. I really like Proxima’s stuff as the base for something custom.

 

[vegasdood]

hobbyist watch modder here. I have a buddy who does custom dials and bezel inserts. Happy to collab with you on a thing if you’d like. I’ve got about 500 builds / restorations under my belt at this point, going back to early COVID.

im a big fan of the Miyota 9-series as the base of a build these days, although there are a number of Chinese PT5000 based watches out there which also make a great starting point. I really like Proxima’s stuff as the base for something custom.

Yes, the Makina description says Miyota but the case back shows NH35A with 24 jewels which is also bomb proof. I do really well with custom Tandorio watches...great pricing, quality and fast delivery.

 

[blitzoid]

Yes, the description says Miyota but the case back shows NH35A with 24 jewels which is also bomb proof.

cant go wrong with a NH… but these days the cost difference between a 9-series and a NH is getting pretty slim. The Miyota is a step up, IMO.
That said, wearing a fully custom NH build today (I never set the date - too many watches, rotated daily)

 

[vegasdood]

cant go wrong with a NH… but these days the cost difference between a 9-series and a NH is getting pretty slim. The Miyota is a step up, IMO.
That said, wearing a fully custom NH build today (I never set the date - too many watches, rotated daily)

If you have the "disease" that bad, you must be on watchcrunch!

 

[Maverick_Dave]

My daily driver is a Watch 5

 

[Hootbro]

More of an accumulator that a true defined watch collector. I like watches and my desk is currently cluttered with Casio and Seiko diver watches being my jam.

 

[REDRUM]

They gave this to my dad.
He never wore it.

 

[blitzoid]

If you have the "disease" that bad, you must be on watchcrunch!

Actually… watchUseek, Reddit, and SCWF, plus a handful of closed / private forums.

on a given day, I usually have anywhere from 10-30 completed builds to put up for adoption. I’ve been bad about selling lately, so it’s on the high side.

if you need something for your wrist, feel free to drop me a note. Mix of rare micros and my bench built stuff. Nothing over $500. (And that would be a 100% new SKXA35)!I try to keep it affordable.

 

[IndyRich]

My Favorite watch story:

2010 Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

We heard that local truck drivers that brought supplies to the base would sell watches to anyone while their truck/load was being inspected. I got a Breitling for $20. One of these days I'm going to take it into a local Reis-Nichols store and tell the story of how I got my fake Breitling. I still have it and if I wind it, it still works.

A new to the unit, Airman, was so excited about the watch he got. Our new Commander stopped in our shop to check on the guys and this kid couldn't wait to show off his timepiece. As he showed it to the Commander, the hands fell off and laid down inside the watch.. He was soooo embarrassed and we all got a huge laugh out of it.

However, the local truck drivers that also sold watches did NOT want bad reputations so we knew we could take that kid back out to the truck inspection site and find that same driver. He got a new watch from him no questions asked.

Good times.

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