Let's talk about watches...

[BrightonCorgi]

40 minutes ago, alpyigit said:

Thanks. I had the bracelet version also but a distant friend said that it was the watch of his dreams and would be a great gift for his wedding etc. I kind of sold at a give away price (AND gifted him a box of cigars to enjoy at his wedding) to see him flipping in exactly two months at 50% more than what I sold for. (this was pre sport steel craze, now the price is double almost). I will probably get the titanium version at some point. 

What a friend; he flips your gift to him for a profit.  Wow.

[thirty1z]

7 hours ago, Ryan said:

Damn you Pres!

After saying I wasn't "an automatic watch person". This came in the post today.

Not an anniversary edition but I like the colour of this one.

My wife is worried that I have become a "watch person" now and is making a list of other vices I have to give up.

I have reassured her it's not a "watch thing", but a "Cuba thing" and makes up for not being able to go this month!

Besides, I got it used, half price from a European dealer (authorised on the Cuervo y Sobrinos website) and I have two bottles of whiskey up for auction on Friday on Irish Whiskey Auctions, that will easily cover the cost.

 It's comfortable on the wrist.

I have to say, that’s a fine looking time piece you’ve got there! Kinda like a bolder, Dalí-esque Tank. Congrats!

[Goodfortune]

7 hours ago, thirty1z said:

Kinda like a bolder, Dalí-esque Tank.

Great description! I would have to agree

 

8 hours ago, alpyigit said:

one of my oldie but goodies. 

Great photo! 

[JWTan]

9 hours ago, alpyigit said:

one of my oldie but goodies. 

Looks like a dream!

[mprach024]

10 hours ago, alpyigit said:

one of my oldie but goodies. 

Best photo I’ve seen in a while.  

[RDB]

21 hours ago, alpyigit said:

Thanks. I had the bracelet version also but a distant friend said that it was the watch of his dreams and would be a great gift for his wedding etc. I kind of sold at a give away price (AND gifted him a box of cigars to enjoy at his wedding) to see him flipping in exactly two months at 50% more than what I sold for. (this was pre sport steel craze, now the price is double almost). I will probably get the titanium version at some point. 

Yuck, what a heel.

[El Presidente]

On 2/3/2021 at 4:36 AM, alpyigit said:

Thanks. I had the bracelet version also but a distant friend said that it was the watch of his dreams and would be a great gift for his wedding etc. I kind of sold at a give away price (AND gifted him a box of cigars to enjoy at his wedding) to see him flipping in exactly two months at 50% more than what I sold for. (this was pre sport steel craze, now the price is double almost). I will probably get the titanium version at some point. 

Fwit 

[Tdm_86]

One of the ones I don’t wear enough is getting some love this week. Ceramic is a lovely material, I’ve had this for about 8 years and there’s not a mark on it. 
 

[houdini]

Hodinkee's newest Blancpain Milspec. Its perfect!

[Bigfatpuff]

PP 5164, one of my favorite daily watch.


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[bwgan]

Picked up this 1950's Omega Jumbo at an auction.  Its currently off on a 6 month Swiss spa break in Biel/Bienne getting overhauled and the strap/buckle replaced with genuine parts

[HDGSN]

6 hours ago, Bigfatpuff said:

PP 5164, one of my favorite daily watch.


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The 5164A is my grail watch! I think it is just perfect.

[Bigfatpuff]

The 5164A is my grail watch! I think it is just perfect.

Thanks man. It is a great watch. Easy to wear and very precise. GMT function with daylight display is practical.


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[moellert]

I ride bikes so I used to wear a Garmin to track my sleep and resting heart rate. Realized with two kids the data was depressing and not doing me any good. So now I’ve had my Omega on for a year and haven’t taken it off more than a handful of times.




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[BrightonCorgi]

1 hour ago, bwgan said:

Picked up this 1950's Omega Jumbo at an auction.  Its currently off on a 6 month Swiss spa break in Biel/Bienne getting overhauled and the strap/buckle replaced with genuine parts

Sending a watch to Biel takes forever to get back.  I sent an Omega there twice and it was at least 6 months to get back each time.  I have family in Biel and couple of times had watches serviced by indy watch repair places when I visited. 

A lot of old watches, there are no longer parts so they have to be cut and made on demand.  Even for big names like Omega and Rolex.

[Fezztone]

22 hours ago, houdini said:

Hodinkee's newest Blancpain Milspec. Its perfect!

Keep coming back to look at this. Always loved the 50 Fathoms but this is tops. Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Time to sell my Sea Dweller and Sub..

[houdini]

5 hours ago, Fezztone said:

Keep coming back to look at this. Always loved the 50 Fathoms but this is tops. Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Time to sell my Sea Dweller and Sub..

Shes a beauty! Thank you!

[Oscar300]

On 2/6/2021 at 2:10 PM, Lrabold89 said:

Wow that costs about as much as my car


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you could have 10 of my little banger ?

[bwgan]

Signed a big deal, so it was watch time.
Id decided between a tudor fast rider and the grand seiko Snowflake.
When I got in the shop and hands on, no contest. There level of finish on the grand seiko is second to none.

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[RDB]

30 minutes ago, bwgan said:

grand seiko Snowflake

Great choice. Is that a steel case in warm light? Or gold?

[bwgan]

Steel. The lampshade in that room is awful!!

The watch on the other hand is gorgeous! O can't get over there level of finish for a watch at that price. It's far superior to the omegas at that price point

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[Tdm_86]

I just preordered this. Yes, it’s another integrated bracelet, blue dial watch like so many that came out in the last couple of years. But in my opinion, this is very well executed (and Tissot’s marketing spiel is that it’s based on the Tissot PRX from the 70s). And now that they came out with this mechanical version, powered by their Powermatic 80 movement, I couldn’t resist. I’ll post real pics when it arrives in June. 
 

[ZigZauer]

I prefer blue tone watches.

Currently I am wearing an Oris baikal diver watch

My favorite is Breitling Navitimer pan am version

I


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[BrightonCorgi]

8 hours ago, Tdm_86 said:

I just preordered this. Yes, it’s another integrated bracelet, blue dial watch like so many that came out in the last couple of years. But in my opinion, this is very well executed (and Tissot’s marketing spiel is that it’s based on the Tissot PRX from the 70s). And now that they came out with this mechanical version, powered by their Powermatic 80 movement, I couldn’t resist. I’ll post real pics when it arrives in June. 
 

Reminds me of the GP Laureato

[RicoIsHere]

Have to send this “Relatively Old” Speedmaster 125, the first chronometer made available to us common folk, also celebrating Omega’s 125th anniversary. I was original owner in 77, and still have it. Im a little intimidated at the refurbishing cost! 
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/60th-anniversary-speedmaster/speedmaster-125-1973