I finally got my automatic chronograph.
Not something I thought I would get this year. I knew for a long time that I wanted to own a mechanical chronograph.
I didn't want something sporty, more something on the elegant historic side. I talk about the Junghans Meister Telemeter, Big Eye and so on. But, stuff is expensive at 2k CHF and more, so I had to discard those ideas.
Other brands like Tissot, Certina, and Claude Bernard made mechanical chronographs at around 1k CHF, but I didn't like the designs. There were some discounts on Hamiltons, other Junghans and Aerowatch that I was Eying up since those designs looked nice.
Then came the online warehouse, and I thought: "They have around 14k watches listed, I'm sure they got something that I was looking for" Iron Annie and Zeppelin had what I was looking for. All are between 830 and 1K CHF. After around two weeks of thinking about the purchase, I decided to get the Los Angeles Automatik. This year or next didn't matter, since I will buy one anyway.
I left out the whole secondhand search I did.
I love the dial, creme color, silver datewheel, logo not too big. But, can someone tell me what the red outer ring is supposed to be? Doesn't look like a telemeter and the tachymeter is below😕.
It is powered by a Seiko NE88 movement, I didn't find a lot about it but what I found was mostly positive. Sure looks good.
I am happy that I got it this soon, this is the nearest thing I had to a grail watch.
However now, I don't know where to go with my collection, there isn't anything that I want at the moment. Could this watch be the end of my journey?
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Wouldn't the "Fahrkarte" in the background indicate whether this is the end of your journey? 😀
P.S.: But you surely made me curious about the NE88.
Congrats on picking up this Chrono!
Congratulations that’s a nice looking chronograph, Zeppelin are a great choice if you’re wanting something elegant than German’s definitely the way to go.
Wow, nice. I love my zeppelin!
I predicted on this site two days ago that pocket watches are about to come back in style big time. Look for Swatch to make a plastic railroad conductor’s pocket watch homage and every acne covered kid will want one.
Do you have a link to the site you got this from?
Looking good! I’m stumped concerning that red scale though.
Normally red scales on watches are Pulsometers for checking blood pressure and stuff. I don’t know if that is it or not. I’m curious about the NE88. I will have to do some research. Curious why we don’t see it more often.
Edit: Looks like it’s a Telemeter
So basically from what I’ve read, I need to get one lol.
Do you have a link to the site you got this from?
Sure, here you go:
Wristwatches · Watch - buy at Galaxus
Apparently, they deliver only to Switzerland and a handful of countries around it.
Looking good! I’m stumped concerning that red scale though.
I hope someone has an idea. Havent found anything on the internet.
Normally red scales on watches are Pulsometers for checking blood pressure and stuff. I don’t know if that is it or not. I’m curious about the NE88. I will have to do some research. Curious why we don’t see it more often.
Edit: Looks like it’s a Telemeter
Really? Looks so different from other telemeter scales I have seen. Thank you anyway for your help.
Edit: I noticed on the specs you posted that they mention a tachy- and telemeter. I always thought this is a feature of the dial and not the movement. So much to learn.
So basically from what I’ve read, I need to get one lol.
Thats what I have found as well. This helped me with my decision. Looks like I have ignited interest in this movement.
Wouldn't the "Fahrkarte" in the background indicate whether this is the end of your journey? 😀
P.S.: But you surely made me curious about the NE88.
I havent found many watches with it, a Venezianico, some Sturmanskies, an Aragon and some Strantons.
Doesnt seem to be that popular. Then again, other brands can acces the 7750 and the Sellita 510 with all its variants. Maybe there is simply no need for it.
Thats what I have found as well. This helped me with my decision. Looks like I have ignited interest in this movement.
You’re right maybe it’s just part of the dial and Google just gave examples of what could be used with the ne88. So take that info with a grain of salt.
You know, this wouldn't be that far-fetched. Many hobbies came and went away in my life. And I'm not as deep into it as many of you guys. Also, the monetary cost of it is something that I have to keep in mind as well, me being only a nurse. Even affordable purchases will pile up.
But you know, it would be a shame to end it, wouldn't it😉.
You’re right maybe it’s just part of the dial and Google just gave examples of what could be used with the ne88. So take that info with a grain of salt.
Thank you for the info, a great help.
Btw, as I mentioned on another comment, there are some brands that use the NE88: Venezianico, Sturmanskie, Aragon, Stranton and of course Zeppelin are the ones I have found.
I havent found many watches with it, a Venezianico, some Sturmanskies, an Aragon and some Strantons.
Doesnt seem to be that popular. Then again, other brands can acces the 7750 and the Sellita 510 with all its variants. Maybe there is simply no need for it.
I think there is a certain kind of market dominance with the ETA 7750, and watch manufacturers may not want to risk being on ETA's bad side, and not be able to source the 7750 in the future.
Great choise.
Very nice my friend. Looks like my Longines Pulsometer. In my opinion, there's no need to analyze your collection for what your missing or whether its complete or not because some watch from a brand and of a type you are not even considering is coming just around the corner to grab your attention!!!! 🤣 😉
Very nice my friend. Looks like my Longines Pulsometer. In my opinion, there's no need to analyze your collection for what your missing or whether its complete or not because some watch from a brand and of a type you are not even considering is coming just around the corner to grab your attention!!!! 🤣 😉
I saw the Longines on your page, what a beauty. Youre right, I'm affraid this will happen sooner or later. It might have happend already😭. But right now, I can say that im satisfied with what I have.
Hey, feel free to take a look regardless.
I saw the Longines on your page, what a beauty. Youre right, I'm affraid this will happen sooner or later. It might have happend already😭. But right now, I can say that im satisfied with what I have.
Hey, feel free to take a look regardless.
Ha. Thank you very much. Yes. Important to just enjoy each piece you have and don't spend too much time on Chrono24 or ebay!! 😉😜