mondeov6 0 Posted March 21, 2011 Visited and old "watch crazy" friend today and he gave me a watch that is a bit different. It was a cheapie e-bay watch and he did not like it much since as he said, "there is to bloody much of my hairy arm showing through the watch". I kind of liked the movement so I took it off his hands. I must admit I am not to keen on seeing my slightly freckled but not-so-hairy arm through the watch either. Maybe it just takes some getting used to. Could perhaps be a nice dress watch. If not...well I'll just pass it on...... There was no strap on the watch so I did put it on a spare brown rep strap. Not the perfect combo but it will do. Not really sure of what to make of this "thing"...do I love it or do I "hate" it... Size is 50mm. It has a screw down crown. You wind the watch clockwise and set time anti clockwise. A bit stupid since you have to go all the way round again if you miss the correct minute. (You can't turn the hands backwards). But maybe that is how these "Bridge movements" are constructed...I simply do not know. A couple of pics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucezx11 0 Posted March 21, 2011 I like it. Its different. Im not too sure on the movement but the watch itself I find interesting. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,489 Posted March 21, 2011 I luv it! A true conversation piece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 21, 2011 WOW, that is what I call an exceptional watch! Dunno whether it would look good on my wrist, either. But if you ever consider passing it on, just pm me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted March 21, 2011 WOW, that is what I call an exceptional watch! Dunno whether it would look good on my wrist, either. But if you ever consider passing it on, just pm me I will keep that in mind powderfreak!.. ... Since I am mostly into PAMs this one fells a bit "odd". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted March 21, 2011 2 more movements like that and you'll have a Girard-Perregaux 'Three Bridges' !!! seriously, it looks very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted March 21, 2011 I like that watch a lot! I'll take it off your hands too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted March 21, 2011 Yeah, I love that one! Great piece!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 21, 2011 That is bizarre , certainly not my cup of tea but I can see it being a nice collector's piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted March 21, 2011 That same movement is found in one of the Corum golden bridge reps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted March 21, 2011 Quite a few members seem to like this so I called my friend to ask wich e-bay seller he got it from. Here is a link: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/gmnachlass/m.html?_...om=&_ipg=25 He did pay about 30 Euro (about 39$) for this one. It is a typicall "GermAsian" e-bay brand, "Graf von Monte Wehro". There are more models with bridge movements. I actually had another GvMW once and they are not that bad. Quite nicely built. Not to bad considering the price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 21, 2011 wow, that is REALLY REALLY cool looking!!!! reminds me of the watch that runs on "belts". i love seeing different things like this. thanks for posting!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisv 0 Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks, Mondeo. A lot of these watches looks really good, there's a lot of skeletons on eBay so it's nice to find a seller that which stocks a whole variety of such eye pleasing beauties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 21, 2011 great link Mondeo. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan123 0 Posted March 21, 2011 i can see this cost me a few quid over the next 12 hours,, if you could all hold off bidding til after then lol this seller sels lots of nice watches,, really like the big commander do i see a watch that is 54mm WOW that is really Large!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted March 21, 2011 I have got to bid on a couple of those beauties.............what an interesting range of watches. Loving this one......... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Konigswerk-Gun-Maste...=item1e626ae083 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted March 21, 2011 I like it! Is the bridge fixed? Or does it rotate as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kutio 0 Posted March 22, 2011 mmm remind me of my old corum bridge rep. This one is better though. I like how the bridge is sideways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted March 22, 2011 I like it! Is the bridge fixed? Or does it rotate as well? It is a fixed bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted March 22, 2011 I'm also bidding on a couple - great link, thanks !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted March 22, 2011 It's awesome Rolf! It is growing on me but I still think it looks better off the wrist... quite photogenic I think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted March 22, 2011 Thx for the link...there are some cool watches there for sure and some fugly ones aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted March 22, 2011 This baby is on the way........... Königswerk Gun Master Proffesionell Chronograph Uhr XXL £42 deilivered.............5th new watch this month, thanks to a couple of winners at Cheltenham. UN Maxi Diver That nice looking Timex chrono PO Chrono in black GMTII Pepsi and this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
