Long time lurker

Come on in and introduce yourself!
General watch talk.
Post Reply
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:30 pm

Hi folks,

I’m embarrassed that I posted a WTB as my first post.

Please do forgive me.

I’ve been lurking around here for years reading and learning. I’m on a few other watch forums but mainly started out doing my own custom watch builds with vintage Panerai themed watches.

Gradually the vintage builds became vintage watch purchases and so forth.

I like to tinker quite a bit and over the past years my collection has really begun to take shape with a variety of military and dive watches.

Most recently is a pair of dive watches I feel lucky to have stumbled on, I’m in love with them:

Image

Thanks in advance for the welcome.

I’m working on learning more about the Ploprof so I can get it properly restored.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
JBZ
Mr. Tasseled Loafer
Posts: 11224
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:03 am
Name: Jeff

Re: Long time lurker

Post by JBZ » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:36 pm

Welcome. Cool watches but, as was pointed out on the other thread, the dial on the PloProf is upside down. Or the case is upside down. Or, well, you get the point.

Edit: see Mark's (andrema) info on your other page regarding this sort of PP set up.
Last edited by JBZ on Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Image
Top
User avatar
hoppyjr
HJ
Posts: 39746
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:05 am
Name: Hoppy

Re: Long time lurker

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:45 pm

Welcome.
Top
User avatar
andrema
Bean Counter Extraordinaire
Posts: 14535
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:04 pm
Name: William Drayton, Jr.
Location: Gone

Re: Long time lurker

Post by andrema » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:51 pm

Hi. Cool SD.
Image
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:52 pm

JBZ wrote:Welcome. Cool watches but, as was pointed out on the other thread, the dial on the PloProf is upside down. Or the case is upside down. Or, well, you get the point.
Yes,
It was purchase by me this way and I’m in search of a correct date wheel to flip it back the “correct” lefty direction.

I’ll open up the case and check out the inner stamp to see the engraving directions and use that to guide me on what to do next.

Otherwise incoming is a modern blue Omega strap and buckle as well as an orange Borealis version of the similar strap.

If only I could find a spare link for the original bracelet and purchase a mesh!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:53 pm

hoppyjr wrote:Welcome.

Thank you
andrema wrote:Hi. Cool SD.
Thanks, it’s definitely the highlight of all my watches.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
User avatar
andrema
Bean Counter Extraordinaire
Posts: 14535
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:04 pm
Name: William Drayton, Jr.
Location: Gone

Re: Long time lurker

Post by andrema » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:56 pm

Civic4982 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:52 pm
JBZ wrote:Welcome. Cool watches but, as was pointed out on the other thread, the dial on the PloProf is upside down. Or the case is upside down. Or, well, you get the point.
Yes,
It was purchase by me this way and I’m in search of a correct date wheel to flip it back the “correct” lefty direction.

I’ll open up the case and check out the inner stamp to see the engraving directions and use that to guide me on what to do next.

Otherwise incoming is a modern blue Omega strap and buckle as well as an orange Borealis version of the similar strap.

If only I could find a spare link for the original bracelet and purchase a mesh!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I would buy the real thing instead of a Borealis...it is a Ploprof for God's sake...
Image
Top
User avatar
matt.wu
Wu
Posts: 29830
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:33 pm
Name: m@
Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA

Re: Long time lurker

Post by matt.wu » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:00 pm

My favorite PloProf strap is the vintage ISO. So comfy. New ones are way too thick.
:htfu:
Top
User avatar
deepcdvr
Flipper Extraordinaire
Posts: 13267
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:29 pm
Name: Paul

Re: Long time lurker

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:17 pm

Welcome to DWC! :cheers:
VR/
Paul

SI VI PACEM, PARA BELLUM
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:22 pm

matt.wu wrote:My favorite PloProf strap is the vintage ISO. So comfy. New ones are way too thick.
I’d love one. Was offered one for....... £1000

Too pricey for me so. :(


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:23 pm

andrema wrote:
Civic4982 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:52 pm
JBZ wrote:Welcome. Cool watches but, as was pointed out on the other thread, the dial on the PloProf is upside down. Or the case is upside down. Or, well, you get the point.
Yes,
It was purchase by me this way and I’m in search of a correct date wheel to flip it back the “correct” lefty direction.

I’ll open up the case and check out the inner stamp to see the engraving directions and use that to guide me on what to do next.

Otherwise incoming is a modern blue Omega strap and buckle as well as an orange Borealis version of the similar strap.

If only I could find a spare link for the original bracelet and purchase a mesh!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I would buy the real thing instead of a Borealis...it is a Ploprof for God's sake...

Yup, got a blue version of the modern iteration on the isofrane incoming. Will try it out.

I’ve heard good things about the Borealis so I’m trying one in Orange.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
User avatar
jtbenson
Posts: 6186
Joined: Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:21 pm
Name: jason
Location: middle west

Re: Long time lurker

Post by jtbenson » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:38 pm

I have an oem navy "isotype" omega for ploprof, but found it too stiff, so wear it on a navy current iso. have a 20mm vintage black iso, and love it on pretty much anything i've tried it on, so i get that the blue for ploprof would be ideal, but i too struggle to justify the asking prices.
Image
Top
User avatar
jtbenson
Posts: 6186
Joined: Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:21 pm
Name: jason
Location: middle west

Re: Long time lurker

Post by jtbenson » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:39 pm

oh, and welcome! :thumbsup: ;)
Image
Top
User avatar
nweash
Posts: 4827
Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:52 pm
Name: Nick
Location: High Hill, CA

Re: Long time lurker

Post by nweash » Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:44 pm

Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:11 pm

nweash wrote:Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Who is Terry and does she or he make a 24mm version?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Last edited by Civic4982 on Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:14 pm

jtbenson wrote:I have an oem navy "isotype" omega for ploprof, but found it too stiff, so wear it on a navy current iso. have a 20mm vintage black iso, and love it on pretty much anything i've tried it on, so i get that the blue for ploprof would be ideal, but i too struggle to justify the asking prices.
I think eventually I’ll buy the Isofrane in Blue but I have decided to spend the extra bit of change to try this OEM version even though I’m sure you are 100% right that the stiffness will be notable.

Really awesome you’ve got a vintage black isofrane. I have an old tropic in 20mm and it’s rather comfy on my 20mm watches. I’d love to find one in 24mm and orange/blue


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
User avatar
andrema
Bean Counter Extraordinaire
Posts: 14535
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:04 pm
Name: William Drayton, Jr.
Location: Gone

Re: Long time lurker

Post by andrema » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:15 pm

Civic4982 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:11 pm
nweash wrote:Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Who is Terry and does she or he make a 24mm version?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
toxicnatos.com Better than Borealis
Image
Top
User avatar
dukerules
Posts: 15053
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:32 pm

Re: Long time lurker

Post by dukerules » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:16 pm

Welcome. That Rail Dial GW 1665 is awesome.
Top
User avatar
Civic4982
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:20 pm

Long time lurker

Post by Civic4982 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:28 pm

dukerules wrote:Welcome. That Rail Dial GW 1665 is awesome.
Thank you and keen eye!

It’s my precious...

Image

Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
River Rat
DWC Tribal Council
Posts: 12668
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:00 am
Location: Montana

Re: Long time lurker

Post by River Rat » Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:34 pm

Welcome to the forum. Like you I only collect vintage watches mainly military issue but some civilian stuff also. Like vintage watches with the cool factor but buy less these days due to there not as cheap as they use to be. Do like your Rolex sea dweller.
Top
User avatar
matt.wu
Wu
Posts: 29830
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:33 pm
Name: m@
Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA

Re: Long time lurker

Post by matt.wu » Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:55 pm

Civic4982 wrote:
nweash wrote:Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Who is Terry and does she or he make a 24mm version?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Statement so unintentionally spot on.
:htfu:
Top
User avatar
hoppyjr
HJ
Posts: 39746
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:05 am
Name: Hoppy

Re: Long time lurker

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:08 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Civic4982 wrote:
nweash wrote:Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Who is Terry and does she or he make a 24mm version?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Statement so unintentionally spot on.
:lol: the “she or he” part is always a gamble, especially with weed legal in Colorado.
Top
User avatar
Captdave
Posts: 6342
Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:15 pm
Name: Dave
Location: To be determined

Re: Long time lurker

Post by Captdave » Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:10 pm

Welcome aboard! Very cool watches.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse.
Top
AtomicTom
Nuclear Personality!!!!
Posts: 13775
Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:59 am
Name: Tom

Re: Long time lurker

Post by AtomicTom » Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:35 am

Hello Civic, it's really great to talk with you ! :headbang:

Also is terrific that you decided to join up, and show us what
you have been up to there. ..Man oh man, pretty remarkable
just to see those beauties, and then to hear that you have been
fixing them up is outstanding !!! :o

So nice that you are here. ..Hope you really enjoy yourself !
Top
User avatar
unsub073
Posts: 4144
Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:26 am
Name: chris
Location: Florida

Re: Long time lurker

Post by unsub073 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:59 am

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:08 pm
matt.wu wrote:
Civic4982 wrote:
nweash wrote:Terry’s ISO’s are great but I prefer isofranes keepers. So I do a little mix and match.
Who is Terry and does she or he make a 24mm version?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Statement so unintentionally spot on.
:lol: the “she or he” part is always a gamble, especially with weed legal in Colorado.
:lol: :lol: :cheers:
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Main Forum”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: blkgsl, DocHollidayDDS, gwells, Marjak, mattcantwin and 884 guests