Watches and guns

I suspect most Rolex & Omega guys will carry 1911, H&K or Sig. I'm very odd relying on $40 1 jewel Rhoda quartz mvt with "cell computer" as backup and having R9 pistol. The R9 along with $40 wrist wach is probably not common.

This is one of my favorite revolvers, an ASM made Richards in 44 Colt with my everyday watch, the J T Ryerson model from National Watch Company. The watch was built in 1872 and still runs (in need of a cleaning but that will happen soon). The revolver is a replica of a revolver of the same era.



And the same watch with another favorite, this revolver is an Italian replica of the Colt Single Action. In the photo, the cylinder in place is cut for the 45 ACP cartridge. I also have the 45 long Colt cylinder for it.



Maybe not exactly what you had in mind, but I have had the watch for nearly 40 years and the revolvers for about the same.

Pablo, you hit the nail right on the head. This is my EDC and every day watch..



Here are two of the many other watches I wear.. I love collecting watches and firearms..lol..

Bill.45
It's hard to tell from the pictures--what's the modification to the safety on the pistol?

PabloJ said:

I suspect most Rolex & Omega guys will carry 1911, H&K or Sig.

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I think you may be right about preference even if the expense prevents some from acquisition. For the 1911 guys they will be comfortable with the archaic, marginally dependable and reliable technology of the Rolex and Omega. For the H&K and Sig guys they will be comfortable with the Swiss archaic, marginally dependable and reliable technology of Rolex and Omega. I prefer firearm and horological technology that is more modern, dependable and reliable.

I tell you some of those mechanical watches aren't that bad. Few years back I picked up 'Officially Certified Swiss Chronometer' and daily gain was only 4 seconds per 24 hours. That is quite good as my first watch which was Soviet Reketa was off by about 20 sec per 24 hours. I do like my large dial with luminescent markers Bulova better because it does not stop working when not worn for 40+ hours. The battery life is about two years and it has low battery power indicator.

My Omega Seamaster is the Swiss Quartz movement. It is as accurate as any quartz movement watch. It and the Chase-Durer have kept the exact same time for months (both are Swiss movements). The Omega Planet Ocean gains about 2-3 seconds a week as long as the wind/perpetual movement is strong. At the lower end of its 60 hour wind, it is less accurate.

Hamiltons and handguns...>

Taurus Model 689 & 1916 Hamilton Grade 992.



Uberti Cattleman & 1922 Hamilton Grade 910.

PabloJ said:

I suspect most Rolex & Omega guys will carry 1911, H&K or Sig.

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I'm a long time Omega and SIG owner and have a number of 1911s but my firearm of choice for CC is one or two Ruger KLCRs.

PabloJ -

I tell you some of those mechanical watches aren't that bad. Few years back I picked up 'Officially Certified Swiss Chronometer' and daily gain was only 4 seconds per 24 hours. That is quite good as my first watch which was Soviet Reketa was off by about 20 sec per 24 hours. I do like my large dial with luminescent markers Bulova better because it does not stop working when not worn for 40+ hours. The battery life is about two years and it has low battery power indicator.

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CharlieDeltaJuliet -

My Omega Seamaster is the Swiss Quartz movement. It is as accurate as any quartz movement watch. It and the Chase-Durer have kept the exact same time for months (both are Swiss movements). The Omega Planet Ocean gains about 2-3 seconds a week as long as the wind/perpetual movement is strong. At the lower end of its 60 hour wind, it is less accurate.

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Guys I am sure your watches are very attractive and adequately accurate for your needs. CharlieDeltaJuliet I certainly agree the Seamaster is a nice looking watch.

PabloJ 4 seconds a day is equal to being about 24 minutes of inaccuracy per year. CharlieDeltaJuliet the Omega Seamaster is not as accurate as any quartz movement watch because it it not a high accuracy thermocompensated movement.

Watches with high accuracy thermocompensated quartz movements are easily accurate to less than 10 seconds a year. Some are guaranteed to less than 5 seconds a year. My watch has an 8 year battery life and was only 6 seconds fast after an entire year. This is done without relying on radio or satellite daily updates like your cell phone and some relatively inexpensive quartz watches.

My previous post was a joke and a hook to see if anyone was a WIS on this forum. The type of movements in Rolexes and Omegas, with few exceptions, mechanical self-winding (automatic) movements; archaic technology with modern refinements. Kinda like 1911s, most H&Ks, and most SIGs.

You can get a better understanding of what is possible in watch accuracy here:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f9/

Nom de Forum, the appeal of the Omega Planet Ocean to me is that it's mechanical and "archaic" but still able to keep time within + 50 minutes per year. I find that far more impressive than a modern watch with a thermocompensated quartz movement capable of 15 seconds per year. I find 1911s far more interesting than modern polymer pistols too. A number of relatives have lovely old grandfather clocks and despite having poor accuracy they are wonderful devices.

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Nom de Forum, the appeal of the Omega Planet Ocean to me is that it's mechanical and "archaic" but still able to keep time within + 50 minutes per year. I find that far more impressive than a modern watch with a thermocompensated quartz movement capable of 15 seconds per year. I find 1911s far more interesting than modern polymer pistols too. A number of relatives have lovely old grandfather clocks and despite having poor accuracy they are wonderful devices.

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Well good for you. There is nothing wrong about enjoying and appreciating archaic technologies. I don't know what you know about accuracy standards for movements similar to your Omega's, but +50 minutes a year is pretty bad. I think a watchmaker could adjust it to about +or- 24 minutes a year. A Rolex will do that and its movement is not any better than your Omega. I have an old Chelsea Sea Clock that is a PITA to keep running, not particularly accurate, but very lovely and enjoyable. I also like archaic Webley revolvers more than more modern designs. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Here are a couple of mine:

The Bond Duo: Walther P99 and Omega Seamaster Chrono



Another fav: EMF New Dakota & Breitling SuperOcean

My Seamaster is as accurate as any standard quartz movement. I didn't realize we were picking nits.

A watch and clock thread with guns as background scenery? Very cool stuff, but not really what we're about.

Having said that, I can heartily recommend a field trip if you're ever up this way:

http://www.nawcc.org/index.php/museum We were amazed as what a hidden gem it is.