Topic: Is there any going back after having an ana-digi? (Read 967 times)

formula1fan · « **on:** February 02, 2012, 05:24:31 PM »

I currently have one of the Citizen Wingman models with analog hands, digital readout and slide rule. I've had the watch for about 5 years now. I have become so accustomed to using the digital timer, chrono and alarm functions, as well as using the slide rule, that I find it hard to even consider a watch that's not ana-digi. I just bought a Seiko Sportura SNJ019 which is also ana-digi, but had to give up the slide rule, which was very hard. I just wondered if any of you other ana-digi junkies start suffering withdrawl when you wear a straight analog watch.

Robert

My trusty Wingman- model JQ8006-53E

My new toy...Seiko SNJ019 (without slide rule and backlight I might add...)

formula1fan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:38:20 PM »

I have one other ana-digi that I suppose I could have shown but forgot. So....here it is. It's a Citizen Promaster Navitach model JQ8020-52L that's still in great condition. I missed a great deal on a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronotimer last week. If I'd have bought that one, this watch and the Seiko probably would have been sold to fund the Tag. I'm not wearing this one much at all though, so it's probably on it's way out to create a fund pool for the next, best watch.

eccles · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:13:19 PM »

I wear a slightly scruffy Seiko H021 quite often, and I recently picked up a mint, almost NOS one of ebay for a very good price!
My scruffy one first....

And then the lovely mint one.....

JohnN · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:58:23 PM »

Wow, really like the looks of this one.

formula1fan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2012, 10:03:45 PM »

It's not too bad. Instead of a second hand, it has a series of 60 small squares around the outside of the digital face that count off the seconds. I'd trade that for a nice orange second hand. The watch has a chrono (records to 1/1000 second and does split and lap times), countdown timer, two alarms, and of course the standard display which shows date, day of the week, and digital time. It has the functions I wanted and use frequently, but does not have a backlight or slide rule. I'm in the market now to get those features back. A Breitling Chronospace would fit the bill nicely, but the bill to buy it is way beyond what I want to pay for a watch. I'm still looking though.

Robert

DoctorC · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2012, 04:24:00 AM »

Well, I had this one,

I like the style, size and weight... Just couldn't get used to the gold highlights. Gave it to my Bro-in-law for his b-day.

Still have this one...

...still running, USED to wear it for a very brief time (which is probably why I can't go back to the gold highlights

) . I'm planning on giving to a retired great neighbor who loves small, square and gold watches.

And for old school cool....
I still have this one,
Seiko, Bond Seiko.............

TheFastest · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:19:13 AM »

No matter what, I always return to analog.

Linus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:49:31 AM »

Quote from: TheFastest on February 03, 2012, 06:19:13 AM

No matter what, I always return to analog.

I should reture to clock.

rockandrollaz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:42:44 AM »

this was my ana-digi... then I sold it

now I have this

they are amazing for the gym

sewingman · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:41:08 AM »

Just two................

..............Bob.

sharpie · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:11:36 AM »

Quote from: sewingman on February 03, 2012, 10:41:08 AM

Just two................ ..............Bob.

Hey Bob!

Is this a French Airforce issued one with markings on the back - or the civilian model?

Anyway - a cool watch to have

Greetings,

sharpie

rothe957 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:16:37 AM »

Well, the Seiko SNJ017 sports a second hand and a slide rule, but still lacks a backlight.

The Citizen Skyhawk AT has a backlight, too. (pic linked from the SCWF review here: http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/topic,4165.0.html )

^_^

otr002 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:25:44 AM »

Vintage stealth ana-digital

sharpie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:29:00 AM »

I wear them much more than any of my analog watches, cause I use the alarm and stopwatch on a daily basis.

And yep, I´m with Robert on this - once I have an analog watch on my wrist - I start missing the digital part and all the other functions

Greetings,

sharpie

H558-5010 Sports 100 Fieldmaster and H601-5481 Sports 150

sewingman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2012, 02:11:43 PM »

Quote from: sharpie on February 03, 2012, 11:11:36 AM

Hey Bob!

Is this a French Airforce issued one with markings on the back - or the civilian model?

Anyway - a cool watch to have

Greetings,

sharpie

Sharpie, The Pulsar is the civilian model, which I have had from new (1984) nice watch...........Bob.

sewingman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2012, 02:18:08 PM »

Nearly forgot this one

..........Bob.(H601)

Time · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2012, 02:43:45 PM »

no backlight is a deal breaker for me.
but I do have this (no backlight unfortunately), looks superb and in titanium.

sharpie · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2012, 02:48:05 PM »

Quote from: sewingman on February 03, 2012, 02:11:43 PM

Sharpie, The Pulsar is the civilian model, which I have had from new (1984) nice watch...........Bob.

Hey Bob!

Thanks for clarify that. It does not have to be the french issued one, cause it´s still a really nice and rare watch anyway - I like it a lot

Its Y652 movement is exactly the same one as in the Breitling Pluton or the Navitimer 3100 - just a different label on it.
And this Pulsar is an even rarer watch to find - The Breitlings are out there, but this Pulsar - you have to look longer to find one.
So thanks again for posting this nice piece.

Greetings,

sharpie

techca · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2012, 02:50:14 PM »

Got this old citizen from the 80`s it`s nicknamed Butterfly,

not seen many around from these,must be a pretty early solar watch.

Gombu · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2012, 03:37:04 PM »

That Navitach is the best movement Citizen made.

I have to confess, I have 24 (Some have different names on the front like Elgin, Bulova, Accurist, Festina).

I've given several away to soldiers, and Firefighters who love them.

That C460 movement can't be beat.

Regards,
GWB

formula1fan · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2012, 04:40:55 PM »

Keep the pics coming of the various old and new ana-digis out there. I sort of like my new Seiko SNJ019, but I'm certainly not falling in love with it. I missed a chance about one week ago to pick up a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronotimer in excellent condition for $550. The guy said he had two and only needed one, but that it was about 1 minute slow a day and he was not going to invest the money to figure out why. I figure a new battery and a movement cleaning might have cleared that problem up. But I saw the listing about 1-2 too late and someone else bought it. I was very unhappy for the next couple of days. That watch has about everything but the slide rule, but would have been VERY NICE!

Robert

andy12r · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:04:12 PM »

I like ana-digi's! Here's a few of them, there's a few more lying around somewhere and another 2 on the way as i type!

trigger_y2000 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:16:18 PM »

Here are mine.These are my intro to Citizen watches.All purchased for less than 50.00 each.The first is a Promaster C402 for which I have only found the setting instructions for.Citizen doesnt even list this movement.The second is an all blue Blue Angel C300.The third is a Wingman C080 .The first 2 are worn the Wingman isnt but all run.Sorry for the quality of the pics but My camera went south and I had to use my phone.

normdiaz · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:36:42 PM »

Not much of a chrono user. But I did pick up this ana-digi because it was thin enough (10.7MM thick) and small enough (42MM diameter) plus it was solar and cheap.

ramairthree · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:45:46 PM »

Been wearing my H601 "almost Arnie" since my wife got it for me in 91.
Was one of my two watches I owned (the other a 7002 Diver) for about ten years.

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