The Watch Fanatic Thread

[Poolflood 845]

13 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Congratulations I hate you

Ty.  Putting SS bracelet back on eventually.  Need another link 'cause fat wrists.

[Mr. Drummond 2,244]

On 8/18/2022 at 10:36 PM, JSB said:

Home. I love it.

Love my PAM00111, i have probably spent close to 50% of the cost of the watch on straps.    

[GlenFromTheMailRoom 1,645]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295131878766?hash=item44b73b156e:g:VpMAAOSwuuZi6o8q&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoDBWlCoPxoag9k6ffgRE53jHqbLowOtZYdGrijzW0BbQjj0WPpQgxhG2THgWwnCgDpFo5HENCItnvxM4Ur0YntAYaskwP48HhowMDqI5CvjIs0rLFUVEqTWfWeleToM2Z0WnZBnXn910Uy3PViu9qgvkvXWXRfM76TwX%2B0Ww2A2hNvlIeyLo1TJLuBFAb5YxwVyjDLFwWqIwh4f3dql7Iys%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR86dxsLZYA

Hulk's finally coming down to realistic price levels.

[fattyflattie 4,640]

2 hours ago, GlenFromTheMailRoom said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295131878766?hash=item44b73b156e:g:VpMAAOSwuuZi6o8q&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoDBWlCoPxoag9k6ffgRE53jHqbLowOtZYdGrijzW0BbQjj0WPpQgxhG2THgWwnCgDpFo5HENCItnvxM4Ur0YntAYaskwP48HhowMDqI5CvjIs0rLFUVEqTWfWeleToM2Z0WnZBnXn910Uy3PViu9qgvkvXWXRfM76TwX%2B0Ww2A2hNvlIeyLo1TJLuBFAb5YxwVyjDLFwWqIwh4f3dql7Iys%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR86dxsLZYA

Hulk's finally coming down to realistic price levels.

Couple of them are it seems. Still waiting on the 116600 to follow, though I’ve seen a few.  Just not the right one yet.  

[52-80 19,377]

Citizen's attempt to make a Grand Seiko rival. 

The case is  beautifully retro.  The hands and dials are clearly GS.  The textured dial invokes what Lange might do but taken to extremes. 

I'm not in love with the bracelet though.  Enough to not want to buy it new (its GS-priced) but I'll take a stab at a used one if I run by them.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/03/citizen-calibre-0200-review.html

 

 

[texhorn 356]

Picked up a mission to mercury moonswatch

[huge 3,831]

My wife won this watch in a sales contest at her job.

https://www.reeds.com/tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-5-automatic-silver-dial-stainless-steel-watch-wbn2111-ba0639-plu20192373.html?CAWELAID=120073160000350593&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe_ZQoOfXHlqXJmhHHyf-bgYOzJ7yUCOW3bNBHiM54oNcmUkWgDwOLxoCC0sQAvD_BwE

39MM

If anyone has any interest it is brand new in box with all papers.  I would sell it for around $2k or make an offer.  

[dieucla98 2,963]

Back in the game for real now - my first nice watch was a Sinn 857. Sold it along with all of my watch collection over the years. Figured the 857 was a good place to start my collection back up. Limited edition version for Lufthansa 777 cargo pilots and a few dealers (777 pieces):

[52-80 19,377]

48 minutes ago, dieucla98 said:

Sold it along with all of my watch collection over the years.

first of all how dare you

[dieucla98 2,963]

1 hour ago, 52-80 said:

first of all how dare you

I know... I got burned on a deal and then lost all interest.

[GlenFromTheMailRoom 1,645]

On 8/27/2022 at 2:34 PM, texhorn said:

Picked up a mission to mercury moonswatch

Thoughts on it so far?  Was considering picking one up for an everyday watch.

[texhorn 356]

Thoughts on it so far?  Was considering picking one up for an everyday watch.

I’m liking it so far. Get another strap as the one that comes with it is terrible.

[HoustonHorn 1,064]

Trademark trolls - Fuck Em.

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[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12,301]

On 8/29/2022 at 3:33 PM, dieucla98 said:

I know... I got burned on a deal and then lost all interest.

Deets?

[dieucla98 2,963]

 

3 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

Deets?

Dude in Canada said he wired me cash for a Rolex and he was super paranoid that I wouldn't ship him the watch. He made a big stink about shipping as soon as he showed me receipt of the wire so I caved and shipped it before the money showed up. As expected, cash never showed up. I'm an idiot. I didn't even tell anyone about it I was so embarrassed and just liquidated my watch collection to wash the feeling away.

Oddly enough, years later the guy reached out and said he wanted to make up for all his past deeds and ended up wiring me the money. 

[gsoda3 3,363]

20 minutes ago, dieucla98 said:

Oddly enough, years later the guy reached out and said he wanted to make up for all his past deeds and ended up wiring me the money. 

wow

[Bozo_Casanova 26,910]

28 minutes ago, dieucla98 said:

Oddly enough, years later the guy reached out and said he wanted to make up for all his past deeds and ended up wiring me the money. 

Sounds like a 12 stepper making amends. Good for him!

13 hours ago, texhorn said:

I’m liking it so far. Get another strap as the one that comes with it is terrible.

You think? My daughter got me a Mission to Earth (at the Swatch store in the Louvre mall of all places) and I honestly don’t hate it. It’s well paired with the watch. 

Edited August 31, 2022 by Bozo_Casanova

[52-80 19,377]

1 hour ago, dieucla98 said:

 

Dude in Canada said he wired me cash for a Rolex and he was super paranoid that I wouldn't ship him the watch. He made a big stink about shipping as soon as he showed me receipt of the wire so I caved and shipped it before the money showed up. As expected, cash never showed up. I'm an idiot. I didn't even tell anyone about it I was so embarrassed and just liquidated my watch collection to wash the feeling away.

Oddly enough, years later the guy reached out and said he wanted to make up for all his past deeds and ended up wiring me the money. 

Surprising good ending to that story. 
 

Did you charge him accrued interest?

Edited August 31, 2022 by 52-80

[dieucla98 2,963]

1 hour ago, 52-80 said:

Surprising good ending to that story. 
 

Did you charge him accrued interest?

He offered to wire a bit extra. I said him making good and changing for the better was enough for me. I turned soft since having kids.

[52-80 19,377]

44 minutes ago, dieucla98 said:

He offered to wire a bit extra. I said him making good and changing for the better was enough for me. I turned soft since having kids.

I was joking but that is a legitimate feel-good story for both of you

[HoustonHorn 1,064]

For those interested in the GPHG Finalists, I added a complete list at the link:

https://bespokenlounge.watch/board/topic/83-gphg-finalists/#comment-187

Discussion here:

https://bespokenlounge.watch/board/topic/82-gphg-2022/#comment-188

One of my favorites is the crowd-designed/built Lyrique Etude No1. But there are a lot of really great nominees and beautiful watches.

[52-80 19,377]

new Presage urushi dial in limited edition green

https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/spb295j1

 

 

Edited September 2, 2022 by 52-80

[Poolflood 845]

https://www.longines.com/en-us/ultra-chron/

I might just have to....

[Sam Lin 3,606]

Three GS limited editions for Thailand. Production is 100pc of ea:

[G650 14,451]

I'm not so sure about that pea green

[Atxracer 798]

53 minutes ago, G650 said:

I'm not so sure about that pea green

I am.  I am sure it is about as ugly as a shit from a baby that ate too much sugar.  

[HoustonHorn 1,064]

FYI, if anyone is looking for an affordable diver with a Sinn-like aesthetic, definitely check out Vero. $885 on the bracelet and a very good all around dive watch. Unbelievable 10 year warranty on ANY damage.

https://vero-watch.com/

[Rip76 5,022]

On 8/31/2022 at 9:42 AM, dieucla98 said:

 

Dude in Canada said he wired me cash for a Rolex and he was super paranoid that I wouldn't ship him the watch. He made a big stink about shipping as soon as he showed me receipt of the wire so I caved and shipped it before the money showed up. As expected, cash never showed up. I'm an idiot. I didn't even tell anyone about it I was so embarrassed and just liquidated my watch collection to wash the feeling away.

Oddly enough, years later the guy reached out and said he wanted to make up for all his past deeds and ended up wiring me the money. 

 

[ChickenNuggets 1,661]

On 8/23/2022 at 11:22 AM, Mr. Drummond said:

Love my PAM00111, i have probably spent close to 50% of the cost of the watch on straps.    

fantastic watch. those are too large for my wrist, but Pams are great timepieces. Congrats!

[lazytexasfan 47]

5th anniversary coming up in January and wife wants to buy me a watch.

debating between the omega speedy pro (moonwatch) or the iwc portugieser chrono with the blue dial.

i already have a sinn 104 (black dial), sinn 356 (copper), and nomos tangomat (white).

thoughts? leaning towards the iwc port since that's been one I've wanted forever. any recs on where to pick up one? is there even much of a price difference between the boutiques in austin/dallas/houston (I'm in Austin)?

well, have had the portugieser chrono and love it

but now also itching for a speedy. is the 3861 speedy moonwatch still worth it for ~7k? is it crazy to have two different chronographs?

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[Prepuce of Doom 21,296]

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,780]

My wife won this watch in a sales contest at her job.
https://www.reeds.com/tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-5-automatic-silver-dial-stainless-steel-watch-wbn2111-ba0639-plu20192373.html?CAWELAID=120073160000350593&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe_ZQoOfXHlqXJmhHHyf-bgYOzJ7yUCOW3bNBHiM54oNcmUkWgDwOLxoCC0sQAvD_BwE
39MM
If anyone has any interest it is brand new in box with all papers.  I would sell it for around $2k or make an offer.  

Same color as in the link?

[huge 3,831]

10 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Same color as in the link?

Correct.  Let me know if you want some actual pics.  Slide into my DMs or whatnot

[Atxracer 798]

I have tried to ignore this itch for awhile and it didn’t go away so finally had to scratch it.  

[Chewbacca 7,830]

I have tried to ignore this itch for awhile and it didn’t go away so finally had to scratch it.  

That's the one i want. But i refuse to pay secondary prices so I'll probably never get one.

[Poolflood 845]

10 hours ago, Atxracer said:

I have tried to ignore this itch for awhile and it didn’t go away so finally had to scratch it.  

Bravo!

[Atxracer 798]

On 9/27/2022 at 8:33 PM, Chewbacca said:

That's the one i want. But i refuse to pay secondary prices so I'll probably never get one.

You could always let an AD sleep with your wife.  Pics needed though.   Seriously, it's a little ridiculous but it is what it is.  Could say the same thing about a lot of things these days.   

[Chewbacca 7,830]

1 hour ago, Atxracer said:

You could always let an AD sleep with your wife.  Pics needed though.   Seriously, it's a little ridiculous but it is what it is.  Could say the same thing about a lot of things these days.   

Enjoy it!  I just have a mental block on paying secondary for just about anything.  Bourbon, watches, huge markups on cars, etc.  I just won't do it.  Same reason I'll never have a Porsche GT3.

[statsman 5,698]

It’s 9:00 and OU sucks!

[tx 3 putt 78,762]

Very fun follow, Rolex guy in nyc. I prefer his TikTok ..

https://instagram.com/tuscanyrose?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Poolflood 845]

[Poolflood 845]

Just now, Poolflood said:

 

More interesting here than the pool thread

[utxmike05 1,833]

Finally got my hands on a Seamaster Spectre LE. It arrived today on international Bond Day (had no idea lol). 
 

Selling my other Seamaster 300 in photos. I've owned it about 5 years now. Babied it in my rotation.  I would normally sell it before a new buy, but the "too good of a deal sale" on the Spectre popped up and had to pull the trigger. 

[Poolflood 845]

7 minutes ago, utxmike05 said:

Finally got my hands on a Seamaster Spectre LE. It arrived today on international Bond Day (had no idea lol). 
 

Selling my other Seamaster 300 in photos. I've owned it about 5 years now. Babied it in my rotation.  I would normally sell it before a new buy, but the "too good of a deal sale" on the Spectre popped up and had to pull the trigger. 

Quanto?

[utxmike05 1,833]

15 hours ago, Poolflood said:

Quanto?

The SM300 for sale? 

[Poolflood 845]

7 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

The SM300 for sale? 

Yes but only if pesos are an option

 

[gsoda3 3,363]

if anyone's looking for moonswatches i have a few extras i picked up in SF last week.  i have mission to earth, the sun, venus, and uranus.  $350 each, i can meet you in austin or i can ship them to you if you pay shipping.  i think it's under $10 shipped with insurance although not positive.    

[936horn 942]

2 hours ago, gsoda3 said:

if anyone's looking for moonswatches i have a few extras i picked up in SF last week.  i have mission to earth, the sun, venus, and uranus.  $350 each, i can meet you in austin or i can ship them to you if you pay shipping.  i think it's under $10 shipped with insurance although not positive.    

I’m not cool enough to pull any of those colors off but props to you for do that for surly. 

[G650 14,451]

Three new Nautiluses coming out.

[Chewbacca 7,830]

Three new Nautiluses coming out.

Yay, more umobtanium.