trailboss99 996 Posted August 7, 2009 These are done by a guy here in OZ. They are gen PP and A Lang & Sohne pocket watches converted into stunning wristwatches. Wow! I love the Lang. Lang PP Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 7, 2009 These are done by a guy here in OZ. They are gen PP and A Lang & Sohne pocket watches converted into stunning wristwatches. Wow! I love the Lang. Lang PP Col. Beautiful watches - damn, but I'd be tempted to bid on the Lange... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted August 7, 2009 You ain't the only one but Trailie too broke buying stock and tools to bid I'd love a Lange and that's the only one I'm likely to be able to afford. I have NFI how much they go for in the end mind you. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 7, 2009 Looking at some of his previous sales, they seem to range from £160 up to around £700 - the Lange is likely to be the top end of that, I'd guess. Can't afford it at the mo, to be honest - but I might snipe on one or other of 'em if they don't go too high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted August 7, 2009 700 pounds is still a damn cheap way into the top end. Waaaay at the top end! Go on, you know you want it! Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted August 7, 2009 what a great idea and what gorgeous watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted August 7, 2009 This guy has been offering these for maybe 18 months - 2 years now. Be aware that he also trades under a few different alias'. (And I have his "shop" direct contact) I believe he is quite legit, (can't understand why the various names actually) He is buying up pocket watches, (has actually contacted me for some) I think he has an old tradesman who does his "upgrades" and advises him on what sells.(and can be easily converted), and understand that person is a watchmaker in Byron Bay Oz. Obviously nice work is being done on the lugs, and turning the movement so the crown is at 3. In the end, I don't know what REAL value there is in these....would hate to try and resell one that owed me say 1k! Can assure you guys, I have followed his offers for 18 months, and still haven't had one fly under the radar, which I could snipe! He lists worldwide, so the bids come from allover, not just Oz. Offshore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for the tip, Offshore. Pretty much what I expected, to be honest. If I bought one, it would be something I'd buy to keep - not as an investment, but right now I'm trying not to get carried away (not to mention that a 50mm watch is a little large for me). As far as actual value goes, well he's listing a VC that looks almost identical to a pocket watch I sold last year for around £800 (and it wasn't in the greatest condition), so if he's reaching that kinda money with his conversions, I don't think it's unreasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted August 7, 2009 That Lange is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted August 7, 2009 That Lange is incredible. Yep, me want, me can't afford Such is life. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omni 6 Posted August 7, 2009 I agree, the Lang is a find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted August 7, 2009 I don't know if you guys have seen his other auctions. He's got about 6 different ones going. I'd like to know how he gets the winding stem turned around. Here's one that I saw posted on another forum. Same thing but a little different idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 7, 2009 Gorgeous thing. I'm definitely going to have to have something like that one of these days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted August 7, 2009 I was high bidder on that Lange for about 2 mins. Exciting two minutes. I really like these old pocket watch style vintage watches. Been bidding on them for a long time. Almost got a nice Longines, but someone bid $3 more than my highest bid. Damn it all. Still looking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted August 8, 2009 that looks great thanx KBH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted August 8, 2009 That Lange is just so beautiful, thanks traillie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 Posted August 8, 2009 Excellent. Although I cannot see how I could wear a 55mm monster on my wrist. Big watches are so yesterday (waiting for my 35mm Rollie). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted August 8, 2009 Excellent. Although I cannot see how I could wear a 55mm monster on my wrist. Big watches are so yesterday (waiting for my 35mm Rollie). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omni 6 Posted August 9, 2009 Excellent. Although I cannot see how I could wear a 55mm monster on my wrist. Big watches are so yesterday (waiting for my 35mm Rollie). The debate still continues, big watch fad, is it over like the recession or not? I wear on all my travels the 4 timezone Glycine Airman 7, ridiculously at 53mm in diameter, it doesn't seem so large to me since it sits low and flat at 6mm thick including crystal. I asked the seller of this 50mm cased Lange pocket/wrist watch the thickness, he answered it was 12.4mm tall case, with crystal 15.6mm tall. (Edit: Corrected) A case that thick, even if it was 44mm in diameter, commands quite a wrist presence and probably looks just huge on the wrist unless you are Richard Lawton over at RWGforum.com who showed a 65mm watch on his 8.5 inch wrist attached to his 6 ft. 4 inch frame. I'm not that big to carry this off so I may pass on the auction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 Posted August 9, 2009 I just measured: My wrist is about 50mm wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted August 9, 2009 Who cares if ya can't wear it, I just wanna look at it Soooooo lovely! Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omni 6 Posted August 11, 2009 Obviously nice work is being done on the lugs, and turning the movement so the crown is at 3. Finally found out how he got the crown at 3. That's the way the original was made. See Here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted August 11, 2009 Both the Lange and Patak are up to near 300 pounds now with two days to go. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted August 11, 2009 Obviously nice work is being done on the lugs, and turning the movement so the crown is at 3. Finally found out how he got the crown at 3. That's the way the original was made. See Here. Not to much work needed on that one Omni! For the others, it is just a reposition of the dial, fit new dial feet or reattach with dial dots or other methods. O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted August 12, 2009 I had no idea how many of those sidewards pocket watches there were. I just picked up a high quality vintage Eta 6498 for $26. I think it will drop right in my FA Jones case. In fact the face and hands are very similar to the FA Jones. Here's the case for it: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
