What modern day watch would Indy wear?
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What modern day watch would Indy wear?
Guys, I'm a newbie here so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed, but what kind of modern day watch would Indy wear?
Links would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.
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So, why don't you? I've carried antique pocket watches everyday for the past 45 years. I'm carrying a Ball-Waltham 17j ORRS railroad watch as we speak. All you need is a watch, chain, and watch pocket.Alex wrote:Good question. I have an affinity for the antiques myself and often wish I could wear a pocket watch on a chain like in the olden days.
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even when out in the field? that would not seem very feasible. maybe while teaching...Alex wrote:Good question. I have an affinity for the antiques myself and often wish I could wear a pocket watch on a chain like in the olden days. Indy does the same with his weapon choice since he has a powder shot revolver in KOTC so I think he would have a chain type pocket watch. My 2c.
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Once again, why not? I do, and have for decades. Just have a good watch for your non-field days, and a lower priced 15j for field work.
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I don't wear wristwatches at all... I have a 100+ year old Elgin pocketwatch that I wear on occasion; I'd recommend a sturdy old one. You can find old mechanical pocketwatches for under $100 that need perhaps $50 in work to get them back in reliable order.Alex wrote:Good question. I have an affinity for the antiques myself and often wish I could wear a pocket watch on a chain like in the olden days. Indy does the same with his weapon choice since he has a powder shot revolver in KOTC so I think he would have a chain type pocket watch. My 2c.
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Going along the same lines as James Bond, I think Indy would be likely to own an Omega.
http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?i ... no_cache=1
http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?i ... no_cache=1
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I would think that Indy would like to keep most if not all of his possessions American made. So, with that in mind, I would say a Bulova as they are great American made watches (though they used to come with Swiss movement) and can take the sort of abuse he puts his gear though. Back home, however, I would assume that something more like an Omega, though not American, would be his watch of choice. Indy seems like an Omega DeVille or Railmaster to me when he is not out finding some great lost artifact.
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Not really a horologist, but I believe the only U.S. manufacterer (and not their entire line of course) is Timex. Could be wrong.
But I wouldn't be surprised if a modern-day Indy wore a Marathon as they are periodically issued to U.S. special forces types and Indy seems to have an affinity for military surplus or para-military gear. Marathon is a Canadian company IIRC, that uses swiss movements.
Peace.
But I wouldn't be surprised if a modern-day Indy wore a Marathon as they are periodically issued to U.S. special forces types and Indy seems to have an affinity for military surplus or para-military gear. Marathon is a Canadian company IIRC, that uses swiss movements.
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Last I heard, even Timex are only assembly and no longer a production operation....if they're still in existance. I believe they were looking to move lock, stock and barrel overseas. That's 2 year old information.
UPDATE AND CORRECTION:
From the Timex corporate website:
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UPDATE AND CORRECTION:
From the Timex corporate website:
So, they still have a presence in the U. S. in Connecticut and Akransas...though it doesn't state these are manufacturing locations or corporate offices. 'Offices' is my bet.Timex embraces the new millenium with high brand confidence and a strong global workforce. Seventy-five hundred employees are located on four continents: in Middlebury (next door to Waterbury), Connecticut; Little Rock, Arkansas; Manaus, Brazil; Besancon, France; Pforzheim, Germany; Cebu, the Philippines; People's Republic of China; Jerusalem, Israel; and Delhi, India.
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I have this watch, which is based on a 1936 design.
http://www.stauer.com/itemd.asp?ItemNo=14587&CatID=5
http://www.stauer.com/itemd.asp?ItemNo=14587&CatID=5
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Ford is wearing a Breitling SuperQuartz Aerospace which is part of their Professional Line and the version in the picture is in titanium on the older professional style bracelet, makes sense because he is a pilot huh?.Indiana Strones wrote:This is the Harrison Ford watch. I'm not an expert, so I don't know what model is.
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http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/H77445533.asp
I am giving serious thought to getting this watch for my Indy watch.
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I am giving serious thought to getting this watch for my Indy watch.
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Looks just like the old WWII Bulova Hack watches. I think the Bulovas were manual wind, though. I prefer manual wind watches as it makes me feel more in tune with my watch. It is something very simple, but gratifying. I have an old 50's Omega DeVille that I love wearing becuase it is extremely beautiful and accurate, yes, but also becuase of its manual movement. It was a present from my fiance.
Mind the blurry photo.
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Mind the blurry photo.
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I'm biased, owning a DOXA 750T Professional, so take this with a grain of salt.
I think either the DOXA Sharkhunter or Military version of the current 5000T series would be ultra-durable and versatile. Maybe he wouldn't, since they're primarily dive watches, but they're great for all situations, really! I wear mine daily!
http://doxawatches.com/military/shark_5000.jpg
http://doxawatches.com/military/military_5000.jpg
They're basically the same watch, with the Military version being PVD coated in black.
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I think either the DOXA Sharkhunter or Military version of the current 5000T series would be ultra-durable and versatile. Maybe he wouldn't, since they're primarily dive watches, but they're great for all situations, really! I wear mine daily!
http://doxawatches.com/military/shark_5000.jpg
http://doxawatches.com/military/military_5000.jpg
They're basically the same watch, with the Military version being PVD coated in black.
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