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Rscmaine · 26 January 2010, 12:12 AM

For me it is this nice 1950 Hamilton Tank - my daughters gave it to me. (ages 11 and 14)

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2th Dr · 26 January 2010, 12:18 AM

Well I would say my Tudor, but that technically IS Rolex...
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So my only other non-Rolex is this one, which I absolutely LOVE!
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It looks and feels just as good as a Rolex IMHO.

Mosco · 26 January 2010, 12:31 AM

This is the favorite one I actually own, Breguet 5827 in white gold:

This is the favorite that I would like to own, Breguet 5847 in rose gold, hopefully here soon:

ducatidoc · 26 January 2010, 12:42 AM

I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.

Mosco · 26 January 2010, 12:49 AM

David, she's a beauty!

ducatidoc · 26 January 2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

David, she's a beauty!

Thanks Greg: It's the only one I've ever seen on a bracelet.

Idle Swede · 26 January 2010, 01:20 AM

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My Midas 9631.

I just love how the elegant, (now extinct) almost SS flix O' flex bracelet hugs your wrist and at the same time pulls your hair off.

With it's unbreakable mainspring.......who needs service.

Not only is this rare and highly collectable watch beautiful, (in its own way

) it is also the worlds fastest watch as it easely makes 1 hour in just 32 minutes, (world record?).

I dare you to find another one.

sea-dweller · 26 January 2010, 01:43 AM

I only have Rolexes and G Shocks, so G Shock. I love G Shocks for their durability and reliability -

Ed Rooney · 26 January 2010, 01:47 AM

My new favorite vintage diver.

snow_rocks · 26 January 2010, 01:51 AM

Sorry, but the one I don't own, hence, no pics!

rsg · 26 January 2010, 02:24 AM

My favorite non Rolex that I own would have to be this Patek.

Trurolexer · 26 January 2010, 02:26 AM

Panerai...

pz93c · 26 January 2010, 02:52 AM

Inherited. Bulova Accutron Deep Sea.

What can I say?

daveathall · 26 January 2010, 02:52 AM

Glashutte Original Senator Sixties, love the simplicity.

JBat · 26 January 2010, 03:14 AM

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:

After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

buz-lh · 26 January 2010, 03:51 AM

This one for now. Pam88

everose · 26 January 2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:

After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

John.....WOW....Stunning Blue on that SMP

I would love a G-shock as a workhorse, but i reach my tech limits daily just attempting to use my cell phone

Atomic watches????.....will they still work if you are NOT in Japan,Germany,UK,USA,etc????????

sunburst · 26 January 2010, 04:28 AM

Sinn 103 St Ty on NATO strap made out of German flight jacket.

mfer · 26 January 2010, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

My new favorite vintage diver.

After reading that article, I was wondering how many people out there were gonna snatch up this watch.

My favorite non-Rolex I own...

PAM 111 (G series with painted dial).

Love the simplicity.

stockae92 · 26 January 2010, 05:11 AM

this one:

- great size and fit for my wrist size, being big @ 41mm but not too over sized
- fantastic lume
- co-axial movement (claimed longer period between service and better time keeping through out the power reserve range)
- great looking and comfortable non-tapering 20mm bracelet with great solid clasp
- nice contempory case shape with thin and slightly contour profile

CPTL · 26 January 2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.

That is one that I would just love to have. IMO they completely ruined the classic El Primero chronomaster when they blew it up and blinged it out several years ago.

I haven't seen one for sale in quite a while. I prefer it on the black strap with white stitching...great watch!!

If you have more Zenith chronos, I'd love to see a collection shot.

rfknauss · 26 January 2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:

After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

Love that blue dial on the Seamaster! Wish Rolex offered a blue dial on their SS Submariner models.

Alcan · 26 January 2010, 06:59 AM

My current favourite non Rolex is this 1970's Heuer Carrera.

daveathall · 26 January 2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

My current favourite non Rolex is this 1970's Heuer Carrera.

Im not surprised, that is stunning, watch of the thread IMHO.

Noonan · 26 January 2010, 07:32 AM

My favorite that I own is my Breitling Colt. My overall favorite watch is the A. Lange - Lange 1 Moonphase.

One day...

Perdu · 26 January 2010, 09:20 AM

This one. Extremely accurate and very much a tool watch.

CKLinLA · 26 January 2010, 09:50 AM

My fave non-Rolex, is this vintage bumper movement JLC from the 1950s.
Its not a sought after/collector type watch, but I still like how the design looks vintage and yet slightly different from most from that period.

clew84 · 26 January 2010, 11:45 AM

Vintage Heuer Autavia - terrible Mac shot but only one I have at the moment.

dalip · 26 January 2010, 11:47 AM

currently this one:

Mike B · 26 January 2010, 11:49 AM

This one : Mostly becuase it's a very durable watch, and super hard to beat for the money. Plus, it's an Omega ! :)

26 January 2010, 12:12 AM	#1
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	What is your favorite Non Rolex watch, and why? (pictures required...) For me it is this nice 1950 Hamilton Tank - my daughters gave it to me. (ages 11 and 14) Padi edit Thread moved from open forum to correct forum its clearly stated on forum headers whats to be posted . Open Forum. Join a discussion or start a new one. This forum is open to all topics not Rolex or watch related. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us! Last edited by padi56; 26 January 2010 at 03:59 AM..

26 January 2010, 12:31 AM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	This is the favorite one I actually own, Breguet 5827 in white gold: This is the favorite that I would like to own, Breguet 5847 in rose gold, hopefully here soon: __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

26 January 2010, 12:42 AM	#4
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

26 January 2010, 12:49 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	David, she's a beauty! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

26 January 2010, 01:43 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I only have Rolexes and G Shocks, so G Shock. I love G Shocks for their durability and reliability - __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 January 2010, 12:18 AM	#2
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Well I would say my Tudor, but that technically IS Rolex... Tudor.JPG So my only other non-Rolex is this one, which I absolutely LOVE! B01.JPG It looks and feels just as good as a Rolex IMHO.

26 January 2010, 01:51 AM	#10
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Sorry, but the one I don't own, hence, no pics!

26 January 2010, 02:24 AM	#11
rsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: California Posts: 1,092	My favorite non Rolex that I own would have to be this Patek.

26 January 2010, 02:26 AM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Panerai...

26 January 2010, 02:52 AM	#13
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Inherited. Bulova Accutron Deep Sea. What can I say?

26 January 2010, 02:52 AM	#14
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Glashutte Original Senator Sixties, love the simplicity. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

26 January 2010, 03:14 AM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back: After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

26 January 2010, 05:11 AM	#20
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	this one: - great size and fit for my wrist size, being big @ 41mm but not too over sized - fantastic lume - co-axial movement (claimed longer period between service and better time keeping through out the power reserve range) - great looking and comfortable non-tapering 20mm bracelet with great solid clasp - nice contempory case shape with thin and slightly contour profile

26 January 2010, 09:20 AM	#26
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	This one. Extremely accurate and very much a tool watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 January 2010, 09:50 AM	#27
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	My fave non-Rolex, is this vintage bumper movement JLC from the 1950s. Its not a sought after/collector type watch, but I still like how the design looks vintage and yet slightly different from most from that period. __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

26 January 2010, 11:47 AM	#29
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	currently this one: __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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