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On December 11 2012 00:46 HereBeDragons wrote:I have a relic from the 90's, originally a gift for my dad, but it's been collecting dust for the last 15+ years or so, I decided that I'd try it on. People commented that it makes me look "old", but otherwise I find it satisfying. Also - I've never met anyone wearing Baume et Mercier in my life at all. Most people would have to ask twice about the brand. The picture I found on the web is black, mine is white, but it is the same model otherwise: ![[image loading]](http://www.oreficerialupetta.it/img/orologi/formula_s_mv04fo12.3_1644_4.jpg) My actual one, taken with my almost-as-old camera: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/P2tWS.jpg) The rim is 18karat gold, which unfortunately, I've bruised it too many times  . The weird thing about this watch is the the pairings of the hands, the big seconds hand is actually for a timer, while the real seconds hand is in the back.
That's not weird, all chronographs work the same. That's why they're chronographs, the idea is that you use them for timing things. 
Baume & Mercier is a pretty well known and respected brand among people who actually know a thing or two about watches. My favorite watch is the B&M Capeland XXL.
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Either way, yours is a cool watch. Get it serviced once in a while and it will hold you a long time. It might cost you a bit but it's a pity not to.
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On December 11 2012 01:38 CubEdIn wrote:Show nested quote +On December 11 2012 00:46 HereBeDragons wrote:I have a relic from the 90's, originally a gift for my dad, but it's been collecting dust for the last 15+ years or so, I decided that I'd try it on. People commented that it makes me look "old", but otherwise I find it satisfying. Also - I've never met anyone wearing Baume et Mercier in my life at all. Most people would have to ask twice about the brand. The picture I found on the web is black, mine is white, but it is the same model otherwise: My actual one, taken with my almost-as-old camera: The rim is 18karat gold, which unfortunately, I've bruised it too many times . The weird thing about this watch is the the pairings of the hands, the big seconds hand is actually for a timer, while the real seconds hand is in the back. That's not weird, all chronographs work the same. That's why they're chronographs, the idea is that you use them for timing things. Baume & Mercier is a pretty well known and respected brand among people who actually know a thing or two about watches. My favorite watch is the B&M Capeland XXL. + Show Spoiler +Either way, yours is a cool watch. Get it serviced once in a while and it will hold you a long time. It might cost you a bit but it's a pity not to.
Thanks! I've been thinking about getting it serviced too, since it's quite old and it seems to run about 5min faster than the actual time per month.
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Hm, is it an automatic or a quartz model (i searched online and it seems that the formula S can use either)?
If it's an automatic then a +/- 15s/day error is to be expected, especially if it's been out of commission for a while. The servicing will imply changing the oils which can improve accuracy, and it can also be fine-tuned so that it runs slightly slower/faster if the shop you're servicing it at has a watch regulator.
It really depends on the quality of the store you take it to, but since the automatic version ran at about $3000-4000 then it wouldn't be too bad to spend a bit of money on restoring it to its initial glory.
If it's a quartz, then it's a bit of bad news, as it is very hard to service an old quartz since they do not make spare parts for older models (heck, they don't really make them for new models either).
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Looks charming and works like a charm
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On November 23 2012 11:03 ToKoreaWithLove wrote:Latest: ![[image loading]](http://triwa.com/client/triwa/dynamic/images/410_d28e061a6e-listing.png)
Triwa is an awesome brand. Really recommend people looking for watches to check them out.
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I really enjoy my Skagen watch. Its light, comfortable, and classy. I can wear it to work or out to dinner and it works perfectly.
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tissot prc 200
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On December 11 2012 02:22 CubEdIn wrote:
Hm, is it an automatic or a quartz model (i searched online and it seems that the formula S can use either)?
If it's an automatic then a +/- 15s/day error is to be expected, especially if it's been out of commission for a while. The servicing will imply changing the oils which can improve accuracy, and it can also be fine-tuned so that it runs slightly slower/faster if the shop you're servicing it at has a watch regulator.
It really depends on the quality of the store you take it to, but since the automatic version ran at about $3000-4000 then it wouldn't be too bad to spend a bit of money on restoring it to its initial glory.
If it's a quartz, then it's a bit of bad news, as it is very hard to service an old quartz since they do not make spare parts for older models (heck, they don't really make them for new models either).
It's an automatic model, and yes, the price range you described was spot on during it's prime. Price is not an objection for the most, I'll surely find a good shop to work on it. I'll though, I'm abroad at the moment, would have to wait quite a while before I return home.
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On December 11 2012 07:51 Luddff wrote:Triwa is an awesome brand. Really recommend people looking for watches to check them out.
Triwa is quite cool when it comes to adding colors to classic watch designs. The movement is a Citizen quartz Miyota movement, quite good but unexciting. You pay some for the "odd" colors, but then again not many others fill the niche for classic design with wacky colors like Triwa do.
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On December 11 2012 02:08 HereBeDragons wrote:Show nested quote +On December 11 2012 01:38 CubEdIn wrote:On December 11 2012 00:46 HereBeDragons wrote:I have a relic from the 90's, originally a gift for my dad, but it's been collecting dust for the last 15+ years or so, I decided that I'd try it on. People commented that it makes me look "old", but otherwise I find it satisfying. Also - I've never met anyone wearing Baume et Mercier in my life at all. Most people would have to ask twice about the brand. The picture I found on the web is black, mine is white, but it is the same model otherwise: My actual one, taken with my almost-as-old camera: The rim is 18karat gold, which unfortunately, I've bruised it too many times . The weird thing about this watch is the the pairings of the hands, the big seconds hand is actually for a timer, while the real seconds hand is in the back. That's not weird, all chronographs work the same. That's why they're chronographs, the idea is that you use them for timing things. Baume & Mercier is a pretty well known and respected brand among people who actually know a thing or two about watches. My favorite watch is the B&M Capeland XXL. + Show Spoiler +Either way, yours is a cool watch. Get it serviced once in a while and it will hold you a long time. It might cost you a bit but it's a pity not to. Thanks! I've been thinking about getting it serviced too, since it's quite old and it seems to run about 5min faster than the actual time per month.
For the record, the 1990s is not "quite old". Especially in watch terms where you can find many working pieces over 100 years old. My primary time piece is 96 years old and keeps very accurate time.
Now if you had a Geo Metro from the 90s, I would agree that it's "quite old'.
That being said, you have a very nice piece -- I hope you keep good care of it.
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What is the general consensus on watch winder boxes? I recently bought one and I did not realize how little thought i placed into purchasing it until now...
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Good when you have manual watches you don't use regularly.
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On December 13 2012 16:03 URfavHO wrote:What is the general consensus on watch winder boxes? I recently bought one and I did not realize how little thought i placed into purchasing it until now...
Not much to say really, as long as it doesn't jerk your watch around it should be fine. :D
But seriously, people usually go by noise, settings (how long/often does it wind it, etc.), and... well, looks, really, since it's also a display case for your watches. It has not been really proven that winders are good nor bad for your watch, especially now that the oils they use are not so prone to changing viscosity over time if it is not used.
People get them for watches they wear often enough to be a bother if you'd have to set it all the time, but not often enough to keep them running by just wearing them by rotation.
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I just got this like a month ago and I absolutely love it! It looks even better in real life in my opinion
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Estonia4644 Posts
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a 20€ watch that i bought specially for army service. works a treat. its been in heat, in cold, in water and everything in between. Always on my hand
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On December 14 2012 07:22 Cereb wrote:I just got this like a month ago and I absolutely love it! It looks even better in real life in my opinion
name of the watch please?
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gf wanted me to 'grow up' so she got me the TW Steel TW822 last xmass. guess she got tired of me using gshock lol
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goes well with anything including casual and formal attire
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On December 14 2012 23:30 spena wrote:gf wanted me to 'grow up' so she got me the TW Steel TW822 last xmass. guess she got tired of me using gshock lol goes well with anything including casual and formal attire
I'm sorry but NO.
This does NOT go well with formal attire. I wasn't gonna say anything when I saw the pic, because I personally know the watch. That's a 50mm case my man, it sticks out like a sore thumb!
Not to say it's ugly or anything like that, I have a thing for all-black watches, but that is nowhere NEAR formal-attire-watch.
I know that some might think formal watches are old-fashioned or stuff like that, but still, here's what formal watches should look like:
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And many, many variations. Sure, businessmen now-a-days wear rolex and omega divers, but those are not formal watches, not even business-casual.
Trust me, I'm not in trend with anything fashion-wise, I don't even own a formal watch, but I know what they look like, and yours is not it.
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I like mine auto, but accurate, only quicker by 1.5min per month.
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