The Watch Fanatic Thread

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just now, BabaYaga said:

Yeah, too late.....hence this new direction...sigh.....least it was on the band and not the bezel.  I did have a nice tourettes/earmuff's moments with the kids around.  

I've had a dozen nicer watches (about 8 currently) and all of them have a ding or scratch somewhere so I've long since really getting that worked up. My daily watch, an Hublot Big Bang has lots of little dings after 12 years of wear.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

FYI for those in Houston. I was in Zadok's last week and they are going to have a Tudor trunk show to introduce the new releases tomorrow evening (June 12th). Call to confirm because I don't see it on their website. I don't know the details other than that but I'm considering checking it out.

Looking for a nice, everyday luxury sports watch that can do everything from work to the beach and Tudor might be the choice for something relatively inexpensive.

That said, I tried on the VC Overseas and it is a great looking watch. Hefty pricetag, but very nice and amazingly wearable/light even with the SS. The AP RO was very nice too but they only had the Rose Gold and I need something in stainless.

 

[G650 14229]

Watches are meant to be worn. If they aren't scratched you are doing it wrong.

[Tap 58]

Let's take this in another direction for a second.  Have a number of nice Swiss watches.  Now I want to look on the other end of the spectrum.  I need a robust watch for travelling, ranch work, and other assorted mayhem.  Something with a lower profile than the G-shock.  Like to stay under $200 generally.  Looking at the Suunto Core All black.  Any experiences:  good or bad?  Any other suggestions?  Also looking at the Timex Expedition T46912 Shock.  Less concerned with GPS & bluetooth capabilities.  Wife has an Apple watch.  Not a fan.  

I've picked up a couple victorinox autos under $200. Both really nice beaters.

[G650 14229]

14 minutes ago, HoustonHorn said:

That said, I tried on the VC Overseas and it is a great looking watch. Hefty pricetag, but very nice and amazingly wearable/light even with the SS. The AP RO was very nice too but they only had the Rose Gold and I need something in stainless.

 

A VC Overseas is my daily wearer. I cant recommend the watch enough. Everything else I have collects dust because I just prefer the VC.

[Damor 1236]

DavidSW is awesome.

I was nervous as hell trying to take a wrapped watch through TSA, but they got behind and started rushing people through screening, so it didn't get a second glance.

New customs process in Cancun is awesome. No trouble at all.

Thanks, y'all.

She absolutely loves it, and respects the rules.

[Damor 1236]

Sorry, shitty cell service

[G650 14229]

Great find. Watch isn't bad either.

[52-80 19142]

1 hour ago, G650 said:

Watches are meant to be worn. If they aren't scratched you are doing it wrong.

What made me feel really, really comfortable about this....

 

...is if you've ever seen watches auctioned for tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars - even dressy ones like PP/VC/etc not just vintage rolexes, they're all beat to fuck.

 

It's not like vintage cars that people love to see in mint condition.  As long as these things have original parts, they're valued.

 

 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just now, 52-80 said:

What made me feel really, really comfortable about this....

 

...is if you've ever seen watches auctioned for tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars - even dressy ones like PP/VC/etc not just vintage rolexes, they're all beat to fuck.

 

It's not like vintage cars that people love to see in mint condition.  As long as these things have original parts, they're valued.

 

 

That's why they're being auctioned IMO.....  and I'm not buying a beat to fuck watch.  I'm only buying one when I know its mechanically sound, and has the fewest number of dings possible.   My exerience has been, I've bought more than a few second hand watches over the years thru internet sites, and they were all pretty much taken care of with few blemishes, and no major dings.  

[G650 14229]

Well. You don't want any of my watches then.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 minutes ago, G650 said:

Well. You don't want any of my watches then.

For sure not.  I collect a few things, and beaten to fuck is never considered a desirable descriptor, unless the item comes with a hell of a story.

[G650 14229]

18 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

 unless the item comes with a hell of a story.

 

Of course they do, they belong to me.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

6 minutes ago, G650 said:

 

Of course they do, they belong to me.

I'm not sure. I'm hearing.....see that scratch ?? That's where I Scraped a pre hung metal door jamb.  What I wanna hear is, see that gash ?  That's from the Samurai sword granddad blocked with his watch or where the hooker tried to bite me......  The hooker story has to be on a rose gold watch of course.

Edited June 11, 2018 by Onboard 2.0

[G650 14229]

What kind of monster uses metal door jambs.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

1 minute ago, G650 said:

What kind of monster uses metal door jambs.

Whoa, sorry brah,  you're right of course, only the worst sort. Mea culpa.....

[noharleyyet 2838]

2 hours ago, Damor said:

Sorry, shitty cell service

..that'll buff right out.

[Sam Lin 3550]

You mention wanting lower profile than G-Shock; do you know about the "original" G-Shock? Not near as large or gaudy as their new models, still totally durable, and really a classic.

https://smile.amazon.com/G-shock-DW5600E-1V-Black-Resin-Sport/dp/B000GAYQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528767653&sr=8-1&keywords=gshock+classic

 

Or, for a real classic, its spiritual ancestor, the F91W. Seen on presidents wrists, also commonly used to trigger IEDs:

https://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/09/14/casio-f-91w-terrorist-bomb/

https://smile.amazon.com/Casio-F91W-1-Classic-Resin-Digital/dp/B000GAWSDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528767800&sr=8-1&keywords=f91w

[52-80 19142]

Hello my friends

 

 

Don't mind my twiggy arms - there's very little food here

[BabaYaga 15286]

13 hours ago, Sam Lin said:

You mention wanting lower profile than G-Shock; do you know about the "original" G-Shock? Not near as large or gaudy as their new models, still totally durable, and really a classic.

https://smile.amazon.com/G-shock-DW5600E-1V-Black-Resin-Sport/dp/B000GAYQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528767653&sr=8-1&keywords=gshock+classic

 

Or, for a real classic, its spiritual ancestor, the F91W. Seen on presidents wrists, also commonly used to trigger IEDs:

https://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/09/14/casio-f-91w-terrorist-bomb/

https://smile.amazon.com/Casio-F91W-1-Classic-Resin-Digital/dp/B000GAWSDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528767800&sr=8-1&keywords=f91w

Do they come with an Atari game consol and your own copy of Frogger?  

*and i dig it.  I might have to get one of those.  

[Bogeywon 2519]

why is it you can buy a vintage yellow gold Rolex presidential for around 9k? always wondered that. also a cool site that my sisters bf uses for used rolexs is called bobs watches. no sales tax and hes gotten about a dozen off of that site

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

2 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

why is it you can buy a vintage yellow gold Rolex presidential for around 9k? always wondered that. also a cool site that my sisters bf uses for used rolexs is called bobs watches. no sales tax and hes gotten about a dozen off of that site

I bought my explorer 1 from Bob's.    I would buy from them again no problem.

[Bogeywon 2519]

1 hour ago, Mr. Drummond said:

I bought my explorer 1 from Bob's.    I would buy from them again no problem.

Why are the older presidentials so cheap? I don’t get it. I want one bad but don’t have the money for a $30,000 watch. But the older ones sell for like 8-12k

[Tap 58]

Got this on today. Think I might put it on leather though.

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

17 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

Why are the older presidentials so cheap? I don’t get it. I want one bad but don’t have the money for a $30,000 watch. But the older ones sell for like 8-12k

My guess is because they are 36mm and unless you have sub 7inch wrists it kind of looks funny.    Also, some of the cheaper late 70s early 80s ones are quarts, so be aware of that.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

26 minutes ago, Mr. Drummond said:

My guess is because they are 36mm and unless you have sub 7inch wrists it kind of looks funny.    Also, some of the cheaper late 70s early 80s ones are quarts, so be aware of that.

I like mine gallon sized....

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

2 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I like mine gallon sized....

well fuck.   quartz.

 

I would like to blame auto-correct, but in reality, i'm just dumb.

Edited June 13, 2018 by Mr. Drummond

[G650 14229]

I lol'd.

[noharleyyet 2838]

28 minutes ago, G650 said:

I lol'd.

....did

[noharleyyet 2838]

60MM Radiomir for perspective...prolly look bigger on Flav

[HoustonHorn 1062]

3 hours ago, noharleyyet said:

60MM Radiomir for perspective...prolly look bigger on Flav

That doesn't look nearly as big as I figured it would. SS isn't huge either.

[TwiceHorn 31435]

5 hours ago, Mr. Drummond said:

My guess is because they are 36mm and unless you have sub 7inch wrists it kind of looks funny.    Also, some of the cheaper late 70s early 80s ones are quarts, so be aware of that.

Well, that would make all Rolexes more than 10 years old real cheap relative to their MSRP, and they aren't.

 

I'm going to guess that they just aren't that popular in the used market.  First, they're a little pimpadelic.  Second, the gold just doesn't wear well (a used one tends not to be very "crisp" the way SS or SS/Gold can still be).  Third, I think most of those in the market for an all-gold, rather pure status symbol like the President, prefers new and has fuck-you money anyway (yes, I realize that you can spend a shit ton more for a watch, and a nicer or more unique piece, so the "fuck you money" or close to it isn't that big a deal, but that offers another explanation:  people that want to spend mid-5 on a watch will buy something other than a President, which is a $2500 watch wearing a lot of gold in the case/bracelet, and if you are buying used, you can probably get more watch for your 8-12k too).

 

Also, anyone who thinks a 36mm Rolex looks funny is a fashion victim.  They were a standard, classic watch for nearly 40 years.  I'd be surprised if the 40+ trend hangs on that long.

Edited June 13, 2018 by TwiceHorn

[52-80 19142]

All hail 38mm case size

[noharleyyet 2838]

Squale (squal-lay) 30ATM Ceramica GMT on the way....lots of watch for under a grand

[TwiceHorn 31435]

8 minutes ago, noharleyyet said:

Squale (squal-lay) 30ATM Ceramica GMT on the way....lots of watch for under a grand

Pretty nice.  Seems like hardly anyone makes a GMT homage (or Explorer II) or any with the 24 hour hand, which is a function I find kind of cool.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

18 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

Well, that would make all Rolexes more than 10 years old real cheap relative to their MSRP, and they aren't.

 

I'm going to guess that they just aren't that popular in the used market.  First, they're a little pimpadelic.  Second, the gold just doesn't wear well (a used one tends not to be very "crisp" the way SS or SS/Gold can still be).  Third, I think most of those in the market for an all-gold, rather pure status symbol like the President, prefers new and has fuck-you money anyway (yes, I realize that you can spend a shit ton more for a watch, and a nicer or more unique piece, so the "fuck you money" or close to it isn't that big a deal, but that offers another explanation:  people that want to spend mid-5 on a watch will buy something other than a President, which is a $2500 watch wearing a lot of gold in the case/bracelet, and if you are buying used, you can probably get more watch for your 8-12k too).

 

Also, anyone who thinks a 36mm Rolex looks funny is a fashion victim.  They were a standard, classic watch for nearly 40 years.  I'd be surprised if the 40+ trend hangs on that long.

I don't wear any watches smaller than about 43 now. The ones I do have that are smaller sit in my winder going round and round and round never to be worn .....time to sell a few.  The uber big, over 48 looks kind of funny unless you have enormous arms and wrists IMO.

I have a replica German pilots watch, Unitas movement, 48 mm. A Nav B uhr that's is large because of its function.  I'm surprised it wears so well and doesn't look funny.

[noharleyyet 2838]

8 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

Pretty nice.  Seems like hardly anyone makes a GMT homage (or Explorer II) or any with the 24 hour hand, which is a function I find kind of cool.

Davosa makes a homage that's very similar but 5 hundred more...IMO, the Squale is the better watch were the price the same. Both 42mm.

 

[noharleyyet 2838]

Steinhart's 'Batman type' is another...(aluminum bezel in lieu of ceramic)

Edited June 14, 2018 by noharleyyet
substitute pic and info

[G650 14229]

55 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I don't wear any watches smaller than about 43 now. The ones I do have that are smaller sit in my winder going round and round and round never to be worn .....time to sell a few.  The uber big, over 48 looks kind of funny unless you have enormous arms and wrists IMO.

I have a replica German pilots watch, Unitas movement, 48 mm. A Nav B uhr that's is large because of its function.  I'm surprised it wears so well and doesn't look funny.

[BabaYaga 15286]

2 hours ago, noharleyyet said:

Squale (squal-lay) 30ATM Ceramica GMT on the way....lots of watch for under a grand

That is gorgeous.  I'm also a big fan of Tissot.  Great watches for the price!

 

Oh my...just googled Squale.  Came across the 101 ATMOS BLACK TATTICO.  Must have.

Edited June 14, 2018 by BabaYaga

[noharleyyet 2838]

Ceramic Steinhart....excellent value at it's pricepoint

Edited June 15, 2018 by noharleyyet

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Busted out the Sinn today. Such a great watch.

[huge 3793]

I could never wear a straight up Rolex homage like those.  I suppose that is just my straight up vanity.

That Squa-lay on the other hand, no problemo

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

6 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Busted out the Sinn today. Such a great watch.

Big Sinn fan here.  I think I've owned about 6 different offerings gs from them over the years. 

[Superhero 8826]

On 6/14/2018 at 9:12 AM, noharleyyet said:

Ceramic Steinhart....excellent value at it's pricepoint

Love everything about the Submariner, but don’t want to pay $7 grand for one and feel funny about wearing a homage (just call it a copy already). 

[huge 3793]

Yeah.  Someone comes up to you and says "oh you have the new Batman" or something similar and you say no.......just a copy.

 

But its still a decorated ETA movement........errrrrrr

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 hours ago, Superhero said:

Love everything about the Submariner, but don’t want to pay $7 grand for one and feel funny about wearing a homage (just call it a copy already). 

There are many non copy/ homage diver watches out there to choose from. 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Just got a Nodus Trieste. Not really an homage, but a nice looking diver for pretty cheap. Will post pics once I figure out why Tapatalk sucks.

 

 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

28 minutes ago, HoustonHorn said:

Just got a Nodus Trieste. Not really an homage, but a nice looking diver for pretty cheap. Will post pics once I figure out why Tapatalk sucks.

 

 

I like the Trieste.  Did you consider the Retrospect ?  That's a pretty standard diver with an additional indice marker set.  Does the bezel rotate ?  Not a deal breaker depending on price point, but I'm always curious.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Actually wanted the Retrospect more but they didn't have any of the combinations I wanted let. Figure I'll pick one up on WUS. Love the inward sloping bezel.

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