Life on the Wrist

Life on the Wrist

Life on the Wrist explores the history, diversity, and beauty of vintage watches. Education in the watch industry is limited and underserved which is why it is our main focus. We source, research, and find new homes for vintage watches.

We hope this is a place where we can share our passion for all things horology with you. Join us!

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  • @warrenmurchie6599
    @warrenmurchie6599Сағат бұрын

    Also, a bit of focusing of the camera wouldn't go astray.

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist34 минут бұрын

    Working out the kinks. Thanks!

  • @warrenmurchie6599
    @warrenmurchie6599Сағат бұрын

    Why so nervous, take a deep breath and perhaps a good stiff scotch and relax. Perhaps script your videos a bit more and plan what you intend to do. Nice watch though.

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist35 минут бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback! I have taken on some of these suggestions in my latest videos. Let me know what you think

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand45514 күн бұрын

    Lovely Omega. The dial color is very nice and it looks huge

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    I agree!

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm8284 күн бұрын

    Wow wow wow

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @robertogarciagomezarts2640
    @robertogarciagomezarts26405 күн бұрын

    how many mm?

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    I believe it was 30mm

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank13406 күн бұрын

    The 70’s were a great time for watchmaking. Kept competition

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    Completely agree!

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest31646 күн бұрын

    Wonderful Longines

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @aaronsturla
    @aaronsturla6 күн бұрын

    Absolutely love the 1970’s Omega Seamaster! Very similar to the example you showed. I believe mine is 1977 but could be wrong. I wear it with its original bracelet almost daily for the past 7 years. Had to send it to Switzerland for repairs when I first purchased but totally worth it to know it’s all omega and in perfect working condition. Great educational video!

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I really love those pieces, they are a great size, very legible and easy to wear

  • @TrompKramer
    @TrompKramer8 күн бұрын

    Looks shitty, or just awfully dirty.

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Dial has been refinished at the lume plots

  • @Mahfuz_Taofeeq
    @Mahfuz_Taofeeq10 күн бұрын

    This wasn't what i was looking for, but i managed to watch the ENTIRE VIDEO. 😅😂

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand455110 күн бұрын

    I like the red hand to be fair, even if it is not original

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm82810 күн бұрын

    Good video

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit12 күн бұрын

    The so-called "quartz crisis" is more accurately described as the "quartz revolution." This transformative period in the watch industry saw the introduction and widespread adoption of quartz technology, which offered unprecedented accuracy and affordability compared to traditional mechanical watches. Despite the revolutionary benefits of quartz, the traditional watchmaking establishment managed to maintain its dominance. Through a combination of strategic marketing and appeals to exclusivity and heritage, they successfully positioned mechanical watches as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, thus cementing their status as the gold standard in the eyes of many consumers. Essentially, the baddies won.

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Very well put! Thanks for watching

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank134013 күн бұрын

    The dial looks good. They are many times destroyed

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Very true!

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest316413 күн бұрын

    Nice piece

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist8 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @RollaArtis
    @RollaArtis13 күн бұрын

    Does it matter if I don't like Breguet style watches with engine turned cases and dials?

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Doesn’t matter at all! Whatever speaks to you is what is important. No need to follow what others like, especially with your hobbies

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand455126 күн бұрын

    I like the strap on this. Where did you get it?

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Dmed you a link!

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm82826 күн бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank134026 күн бұрын

    Lugs are nice. Simple dial

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    They are a different design

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest316426 күн бұрын

    Lovely watch

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @johnmonachelli5256
    @johnmonachelli525627 күн бұрын

    For a few bucks you can't go wrong with vintage longines

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Completely agree with you

  • @Gorillaatagplayer1
    @Gorillaatagplayer1Ай бұрын

    Is it no ring at that time

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    It was not

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand4551Ай бұрын

    Strap combo on point

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm828Ай бұрын

    I normally dislike when lume falls like the seconds hands. I don’t mind it here though

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    I think it looks nice too

  • @rain3304
    @rain3304Ай бұрын

    thank you for your excellent review of this watch

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank1340Ай бұрын

    Lovely dial

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Agree!

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest3164Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. A bit too small but nice

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @antor1
    @antor1Ай бұрын

    please invest in a camera please, watches are not enjoyable

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Sorry about that!

  • @maddogtank8425
    @maddogtank8425Ай бұрын

    No, you better make it six hundred and seventy seven feetNah, you better make it six hundred Sixty seven feet, water resistance or six hundred and sixty five I ain't walking around without on my wrist

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    lol

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand4551Ай бұрын

    Lugs on the Longines look nice. Probably has no impact on wearing it

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    It wore true to size for sure

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm828Ай бұрын

    Cannot wait for the upcoming videos

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed them!

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank1340Ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest3164Ай бұрын

    Girard Perregaux is my favorite

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    It’s a great one!

  • @jbradshaw4236
    @jbradshaw4236Ай бұрын

    Beautiful time piece

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @gcm22490
    @gcm22490Ай бұрын

    Hello, I’m thinking which to get: An ETA 2836? Or a Sellita SW210? Thanks! 🙏

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Both are equally great. Cannot go wrong with either. I find myself wearing ETA movements more

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand4551Ай бұрын

    Oyster Perpetuals are great. I really like reference 1008

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Great reference

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm828Ай бұрын

    Bezel is nice. Just 30mm is a small size

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    It’s on the smaller size

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank1340Ай бұрын

    Lovely video as always

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Thanks again!

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest3164Ай бұрын

    Dial looks like it has aged very evenly

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @davidharvey5373
    @davidharvey5373Ай бұрын

    I have a very similar watch but have not idea of the value. Can you tell me what your one sold for please?

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    UG compax’s sell for as little as 2,000USD and up, depending on condition and rarity

  • @TheBimmer74
    @TheBimmer74Ай бұрын

    Great piece!

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @alan220781
    @alan220781Ай бұрын

    Furk you man where is the furkennnnn watch

  • @acemace101
    @acemace101Ай бұрын

    Is the ideal original? as well can I ask how much this sold for?

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    The dial was original! I believe it sold for about 2000USD back in 2017

  • @canadiankrispybacon1450
    @canadiankrispybacon1450Ай бұрын

    Dude..stop fidgeting with the camera 😱

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWristАй бұрын

    Sorry!

  • @johnbrand4551
    @johnbrand4551Ай бұрын

    Case is in extremely good condition. Beefy and sharp. Very nice watch

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @natsherm828
    @natsherm828Ай бұрын

    Hands

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Lovely right?

  • @Dazlingmagic
    @DazlingmagicАй бұрын

    At this very moment I am wearing a 1969 Bulova (31mm) with a wonderful navy blue dial! I have a few vintage watches including three Omega's (one of which is a Speedmaster) a 1950's Rolex Oyster Perpetual and some Bulova's too. I Actually prefer a smaller watch! My Moon Watch at 42mm feels far too big!

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    What a nice collection! Size is important, but I think you can enjoy watches no matter the size

  • @grant_watchesblank1340
    @grant_watchesblank1340Ай бұрын

    I have always found military watches the most interesting. Especially when you get some that are beaten up. I started with my grandfathers watch that he wore as a pilot

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Completely agree! Very cool story about your grandfather too. Would love to know more

  • @jamest3164
    @jamest3164Ай бұрын

    Super nice dial

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    Agree!

  • @frankdiscussion2069
    @frankdiscussion2069Ай бұрын

    I wore a cheap quartz pocket watch for years when I worked in a factory where wearing any jewelry on your hands or wrists could be unsafe. I still have a couple of them in my watch collection including an old railroad style mechanical pocket watch. I wear it from time to time as it still keeps excellent time after I regulated it. I keep my mobile phone tucked away in my bag when commuting via public transit so wearing a wrist watch or pocket watch is just a quicker and more convenient way for me to check the time.

  • @LifeontheWrist
    @LifeontheWrist13 күн бұрын

    I need to take tips from you and get rid of my phone when commuting. It will help me appreciate my surrounding and my watch or pocket watch more!