The Watch Fanatic Thread

[52-80 19147]

2 hours ago, tokamak said:

I love Nomoses(?) but I'm not so sure about the mix of Roman numerals and Arabic. Cool story/keepsake though.

Apparently that style is a California Dial, because california watchmakers used to swap those markers when repairing old watches.

Also a watchmaking peculiarity is the Roman 4 set as IIII rather than IV, though not in this instance.

Im a sucker for gray/blue faces and offset seconds.  The crown has a really solid action too, unlike some other pieces I have.

 

[utxmike05 1828]

3 hours ago, tokamak said:

I love Nomoses(?) but I'm not so sure about the mix of Roman numerals and Arabic. Cool story/keepsake though.

It's for the baby to learn more numerals. Cmon bro.

 

By the way does Nomos do engravings?  Or was it done somewhere else? 

[52-80 19147]

16 minutes ago, utxmike05 said:

It's for the baby to learn more numerals. Cmon bro.

 

By the way does Nomos do engravings?  Or was it done somewhere else? 

They have factory engraving, which was 50% of the motivation for buying.  Only other engraver I found was from Stowa. 
 

Ordered on Sunday, and arrived to my door today.  Only wish it was larger and deeply embossed, rather than laser-etched

[utxmike05 1828]

9 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

They have factory engraving, which was 50% of the motivation for buying.  Only other engraver I found was from Stowa. 
 

Ordered on Sunday, and arrived to my door today.  Only wish it was larger and deeply embossed, rather than laser-etched

 

That's awesome. Congrats!

Good to know on the other companies who factory engrave. 
 

I like Farer for that fact also. Free engraving, 2 day free ship from UK.  
 

I had this one ordered when my daughter was born w her name/bday. 
 

 

[52-80 19147]

1 minute ago, utxmike05 said:

That's awesome. Congrats!

Good to know on the other companies who factory engrave. 
 

I like Farer for that fact also. Free engraving, 2 day free ship from UK.  
 

I had this one ordered when my daughter was born w her name/bday. 
 

 

 

Thats a really really nice job.
My other option was aftermarket engraving on watch without flatback, and was concerned they wouldnt be able to follow the radius of the case like they were able to on yours. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21053]

3 hours ago, 52-80 said:

They have factory engraving, which was 50% of the motivation for buying.  Only other engraver I found was from Stowa. 
 

Ordered on Sunday, and arrived to my door today.  Only wish it was larger and deeply embossed, rather than laser-etched

Quite disappointed to look more closely at this and discover that the Dickbutt isn't actually on the watch. 

I had Stowa engrave "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." on a rotor in the past. 

[52-80 19147]

First watch ive sold in like a decade. Finally letting go of the Tudor, for (nominally) a few dollars more than I bought 5 years ago. 
 

Cant complain…unless maybe factoring in inflation 

[huge 3793]

3 hours ago, 52-80 said:

First watch ive sold in like a decade. Finally letting go of the Tudor, for (nominally) a few dollars more than I bought 5 years ago. 
 

Cant complain…unless maybe factoring in inflation 

Which one?

[52-80 19147]

7 minutes ago, huge said:

Which one?

burgundy black bay 41mm 79230R

still love that entire line of black bay and pelagos, the blue, the copper, etc.. probably would have kept it if it was the 39mm one (for whatever reason called the Fifty Eight)

[huge 3793]

33 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

burgundy black bay 41mm 79230R

still love that entire line of black bay and pelagos, the blue, the copper, etc.. probably would have kept it if it was the 39mm one (for whatever reason called the Fifty Eight)

Ah yes the OG.

[synoptic 138]

Long time watch fanatic thread reader, first time poster.  Just got the Nomos club sport neomatik.  Very happy with it so far.  My wrist is 7 1/8", but a bit rectangular (wide across but thin top to bottom) so many watches don't fit me well. For example, Panerai is ideal diameter for me but the case thickness causes a large gap between my wrist and bracelet/band near the lugs.  This watch is 42 mm, 52.3 lug to lug, and only 10.2 thick.  The fit is perfect for me. 

The movement is in house (DUW 6101) self winding with date wheel that can be turned in either direction.  Nomos claims to manufacture all components, even their own escapement, in Glashutte. If you are looking for a simple dial with large diameter and thin casing, I think Nomos has some great offerings.

 

 

Also, lume is super powerful even in medium light settings:

[52-80 19147]

1 hour ago, synoptic said:

Long time watch fanatic thread reader, first time poster. 

Welcome. Please submit your wallet and credit card details at the door. 

[brown water 3775]

I just pre ordered a Ball limited edition. They offer free engraving and choice of LE number.  I passed on the engraving but mentioning relative to the discussion above. 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Long time watch fanatic thread reader, first time poster.  Just got the Nomos club sport neomatik.  Very happy with it so far.  My wrist is 7 1/8", but a bit rectangular (wide across but thin top to bottom) so many watches don't fit me well. For example, Panerai is ideal diameter for me but the case thickness causes a large gap between my wrist and bracelet/band near the lugs.  This watch is 42 mm, 52.3 lug to lug, and only 10.2 thick.  The fit is perfect for me. 
The movement is in house (DUW 6101) self winding with date wheel that can be turned in either direction.  Nomos claims to manufacture all components, even their own escapement, in Glashutte. If you are looking for a simple dial with large diameter and thin casing, I think Nomos has some great offerings.
 

 
Also, lume is super powerful even in medium light settings:

Great looking watch! I me sure about Nomos until I tried a couple on and they are fantastic. Congrats!

[mapplewhite132 309]

Have wanted a speedy ever since I bought my first omega. Now I have one 

 

 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Excellent, love it on the strap!

[mapplewhite132 309]

Ordered the bracelet too for good measure 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

23 minutes ago, mapplewhite132 said:

Ordered the bracelet too for good measure 

Always a good idea to have the bracelet.

[Lazarus Bocanegra 304]

the old Sinn 556 has shit the proverbial bed.  Any recs for a repair shop in Houston?  Has anyone sent one back to Sinn for servicing?  

 

[52-80 19147]

1 minute ago, Lazarus Bocanegra said:

the old Sinn 556 has shit the proverbial bed.  Any recs for a repair shop in Houston?  Has anyone sent one back to Sinn for servicing?  

 

i used RGM in pennsylvania which was their official service partner

[cabowabo 4484]

1 hour ago, HoustonHorn said:

Always a good idea to have the bracelet.

Good move. I’ve had a Speedmaster for a few years and have never wanted to put it on a strap. I even swapped out the clasp for a Seamaster clasp for better micro adjustments.  A worthy mod indeed. 

[Damor 1236]

31 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

i used RGM in pennsylvania which was their official service partner

I've done both, because I'm a klutz.  The second time trying to navigate the FedEx rules shipping it to Germany turned into such a clusterfuck that I used RGM.  I was initially hesitant because surely lazy Americans are no match for der Vaterland's exacting standards, but it was way simpler, faster, and they did great work.

I'll use RGM when I inevitably need them again.

[52-80 19147]

1 minute ago, Damor said:

I've done both, because I'm a klutz.  The second time trying to navigate the FedEx rules shipping it to Germany turned into such a clusterfuck that I used RGM.  I was initially hesitant because surely lazy Americans are no match for der Vaterland's exacting standards, but it was way simpler, faster, and they did great work.

I'll use RGM when I inevitably need them again.

also used another local (to me) watch repair shop that also was certified with sinn.. they did work on the 756 including replacing the blue moisture indicator and that wasnt an issue

[utxmike05 1828]

9 hours ago, cabowabo said:

Good move. I’ve had a Speedmaster for a few years and have never wanted to put it on a strap. I even swapped out the clasp for a Seamaster clasp for better micro adjustments.  A worthy mod indeed. 

Speedy is one of the most versatile…looks good with almost any strap.  I have the bracelet, few Natos, and few leather options. Interesting mod on the clasp, didn’t know seamaster had more adjustments.

 

current

 

 

 

[52-80 19147]

3 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

 

Racing strap is a classic combo with the speedy. And I love the coin subdial edition 🤤

[Brew 3049]

Omega guy called yesterday and they had a blue face Speedmaster come in, so it should be here Tuesday. Blue leather straps haven’t come out for the new ones yet, so went with the metal band for now. He’s going to call me this summer when the leather comes in.

[gyroprotagonist 2592]

what is the skinny on these Frederique Constant watches?  was just banging around the interwebz looking at moonphase watches and this one came up.  

 

this is listed at $4K at Joma.  

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

33 minutes ago, gyroprotagonist said:

what is the skinny on these Frederique Constant watches?  was just banging around the interwebz looking at moonphase watches and this one came up.  

 

this is listed at $4K at Joma.  

Well, the guy spells his name with a "q" so you just added about $2k to the price...

[52-80 19147]

Ming 2709 gets delivered tomorrow.  I dont think its necessarily cool that a bunch of them are listed for 5-6k USD on chrono24...but free market is free.  Might use mine for straight swap with a 1706 or a trade-up for 2701

[Bozo_Casanova 26437]

Was drinking late on IG last night and now this guy is making me one of these

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbphXwFLbF3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[G650 14242]

51 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Was drinking late on IG last night and now this guy is making me one of these

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbphXwFLbF3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Dude lol. I applaud this.

 

Somewhat related, I always keep an eye on auctions just to see what things are going for. Sotheby's has a couple of 3900 Nautiluses and the estimates are 30 to 50k. This is a quartz watch!?? The world is mad

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

48 minutes ago, G650 said:

Dude lol. I applaud this.

 

Somewhat related, I always keep an eye on auctions just to see what things are going for. Sotheby's has a couple of 3900 Nautiluses and the estimates are 30 to 50k. This is a quartz watch!?? The world is mad

And really, really, really, really, really, ru-ha-eally fucking stupid.

[Brew 3049]

New Speedmaster showed up today. Definitely need the leather band for it when it comes out this summer.

[Goofyboy 3269]

Bad day for Charles:

[Goofyboy 3269]

Bad day for Charles:

[conVINCEd 21469]

He was robbed twice?  That is a really bad day.

[Chewbacca 7767]

Yeah, maybe F1 drivers should stop wearing their RM watches out in public?  That's 2 stolen in the past 12 months (Lando was also robbed at a soccer match).

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

3 hours ago, Brew said:

New Speedmaster showed up today. Definitely need the leather band for it when it comes out this summer.

Diggin' the Speedie, but I don't like a leather strap in Summer, the sweat destroys them quickly IMO.. I like a rubber or metal bracelet in hot months, and a leather strap in the cool months.  Of course your results may vary.

[Brew 3049]

36 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Diggin' the Speedie, but I don't like a leather strap in Summer, the sweat destroys them quickly IMO.. I like a rubber or metal bracelet in hot months, and a leather strap in the cool months.  Of course your results may vary.

Agree. I’ll use the seamaster with the rubber band most of the time. I’ve really liked the rubber band. This one is more for when I have to dress half decent.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

look what just flew in.

 

 

[Bozo_Casanova 26437]

On 4/17/2022 at 6:05 PM, Bozo_Casanova said:

Was drinking late on IG last night and now this guy is making me one of these

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbphXwFLbF3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Should also mention that he’s making mine left-handed, and also that I know this from reading DM’s after the fact. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Probably not news to some here, but 1stdibs.com has about 50 pages, 50 !! Of used watches for sale, and at least 45 are half filled with Rolexes of every stripe, and vintage.

Omegas, , Panerais, IWC, Breitlings, Pateks, Hublot, Tag, and other brands are all well represented . Royal oaks as far as the eye can see 

[Sam Lin 3551]

Watchrecon.

[cabowabo 4484]

Agree. I’ll use the seamaster with the rubber band most of the time. I’ve really liked the rubber band. This one is more for when I have to dress half decent.

It is nice on rubber.

[52-80 19147]

6 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Probably not news to some here, but 1stdibs.com has about 50 pages, 50 !! Of used watches for sale, and at least 45 are half filled with Rolexes of every stripe, and vintage.

Omegas, , Panerais, IWC, Breitlings, Pateks, Hublot, Tag, and other brands are all well represented . Royal oaks as far as the eye can see 

not sure if i would buy a modded vintage, but these look cool

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watches/wrist-watches/rolex-stainless-steel-datejust-custom-finished-dial-circa-1970s/id-j_14414342/

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watches/wrist-watches/rolex-steel-air-king-custom-green-dial-early-1970s/id-j_13810712/

 

[fattyflattie 4639]

7 hours ago, 52-80 said:

not sure if i would buy a modded vintage, but these look cool

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watches/wrist-watches/rolex-stainless-steel-datejust-custom-finished-dial-circa-1970s/id-j_14414342/

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watches/wrist-watches/rolex-steel-air-king-custom-green-dial-early-1970s/id-j_13810712/

 

I really like the air kings, but they are just so damn small. 

[brown water 3775]

Masters strap arrived.  Less obnoxious in person than expected. But still obnoxious 
 

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

1 hour ago, brown water said:

Masters strap arrived.  Less obnoxious in person than expected. But still obnoxious 
 

In my youth I used to get really stoned and go to the mall and end up buying shoes with every color under the sun. Next day I'd be like 'WTF'?

You toke, man?

[brown water 3775]

36 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

In my youth I used to get really stoned and go to the mall and end up buying shoes with every color under the sun. Next day I'd be like 'WTF'?

You toke, man?

I’ve got plenty of vices but that’s not one of them. 

[utxmike05 1828]

On 4/21/2022 at 2:26 PM, cabowabo said:

It is nice on rubber.

Beautiful.  Seamaster deserves to be on the rubber strap only. I have never used my bracelet.