ekricket
Royal Flush
Those always choke me up
Help me buy a watch! (2 Viewers)
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Those always choke me up
Nanook
Full House
Lets see if it checks all the boxes
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he did say he didn't want to have to wind it every day so let's say it's close
Well it is classy, but geez 20k will buy a lot of Poker Chips
I'm thinking no
Oh wow this is just incredibly beautiful!
Important lesson in watches, Perry. Always see the real thing and try it on if you can. Pics are often not representative of the real thing. I probably talked myself into buying something like that several different times but the real thing was a disappointment each time in person. Don’t only look at pics online. Try stuff on or at least watch some of the high res YouTube videos by WatchBox or equivalent to get a more realistic idea of the piece. I think @Nanook made several excellent points in previous posts.
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
Translation: get samples.
I'm not a watch guy but I've been lusting after @DirtyTIVA's recommendation for a couple of years. The only reason I haven't pulled the trigger (other than price) is that I'm usually in the pool or on the bike. This is as close as I get which usually gets chuckles from my coworkers:
Good luck @Lemonzest
PhilLaFond
Straight
Surprised I didn't think of this earlier, but don't discount Shinola. Top quality, huge variety, including some of the simple, GADA features.
www.shinola.com
www.shinola.com
Ok in all seriousness I bought these watches 20 years ago for no more than $500 each (all I had was debt back then). I think they’re from the golden age of watch making and car design too. Omega Constellation. Quartz movement. The dial is smaller (maybe 34mm?) so my wife just wears these now as a bracelet. The band is silky smooth and the finish on the hour markers and hands still sparkles- one of the best ways to tell the difference between genuine and reproduction. The Double Eagle they made after this one is larger but lacks that classic design imo. Obviously I didn’t clean these up before taking this photo but I’m sure you can find lots of YouTube videos and eBay listings with cleaner pics.
I know just about nothing about watches, but if I ever splurge on one, it will be this one: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-556-I-on-Strap-74p731.htm (Note: I have no idea whether that link is to a reputable seller; it was just the first one I found to show the watch I'm talking about.)
It meets most of what you're looking for, but a bit over on price and it does have the date. I believe the blue variant doesn't have the date. There are also variants with numerals on the face, and with a metal bracelet instead of the strap.
It meets most of what you're looking for, but a bit over on price and it does have the date. I believe the blue variant doesn't have the date. There are also variants with numerals on the face, and with a metal bracelet instead of the strap.
Nanook
Full House
Sinn is another German watchmaker that makes extremely nice watches and have a fantastic reputation among watch enthusiasts. They don't have the "Swiss" cache, but they also don't carry the "Swiss" price tag. I have owned several Sinns and they are top notch. I didn't mention them mostly because new that watch is out of the OP's price range. In any case, OP could do a whole lot worse
I thought the whole point of PCF was to encourage people to overspend on unnecessary goods? Am I doing this wrong?
Peter Gibbons
High Hand
Mido - under the Swatch umbrella like Hamilton, Tissot and Certina. Super good value at <$1k on the grey market. https://www.midowatches.com/us/watches/collections/ocean-star/ocean-star-200.html
Nanook
Full House
I have a blancpain fifty fathoms for sale. 45mm if you like history and divers and something other than a rolex
That is a beautiful watch. I am feeling like a broken record at this point...but the outer ring is too busy for my taste. The outer ring with 15-30-45.
I know just about nothing about watches, but if I ever splurge on one, it will be this one: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-556-I-on-Strap-74p731.htm (Note: I have no idea whether that link is to a reputable seller; it was just the first one I found to show the watch I'm talking about.)
It meets most of what you're looking for, but a bit over on price and it does have the date. I believe the blue variant doesn't have the date. There are also variants with numerals on the face, and with a metal bracelet instead of the strap.
This is super classy. I love the black on black look. I often wear black or grey v necks so this would match well. I can feel the call of the void... "why not just buy 3 or 4 watches? ...."
ekricket
Royal Flush
Relabel it
Nanook
Full House
No worries, that watch probably WAY bigger than you'd want and definitely more expensive for a grasshopper watch enthusiast like you.
What do you think of the Sinn a few posts back. I feel like I might be able to talk you into that one...
Nanook
Full House
Haha....
Beat me to it
Was just about to suggest a Sinn. It's over $1k but the 556 is honestly a really good all around watch.I know just about nothing about watches, but if I ever splurge on one, it will be this one: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-556-I-on-Strap-74p731.htm (Note: I have no idea whether that link is to a reputable seller; it was just the first one I found to show the watch I'm talking about.)
It meets most of what you're looking for, but a bit over on price and it does have the date. I believe the blue variant doesn't have the date. There are also variants with numerals on the face, and with a metal bracelet instead of the strap.
Endii
Sitting Out
No lead but just radioactive
Attachments
I know just about nothing about watches, but if I ever splurge on one, it will be this one: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-556-I-on-Strap-74p731.htm (Note: I have no idea whether that link is to a reputable seller; it was just the first one I found to show the watch I'm talking about.)
It meets most of what you're looking for, but a bit over on price and it does have the date. I believe the blue variant doesn't have the date. There are also variants with numerals on the face, and with a metal bracelet instead of the strap.
Looking further into the Sinn lineup and I really like their clean aesthetic.
https://www.sinn.de/de/Modell/1739_Ag_B.htm
That's a bit glitzy for me on the everyday side but very nice for formal occasions.
Nanook
Full House
I think that specific watch would be extremely nice and it will hold it's value reasonably well. 39mm case & 9.1mm thick is a very reasonable size for a modern dress watch and will likely fit you well. It is sort of average size for the diameter of the case and thin like a dress watch should be.
Cali things I guess lol though I have no clue if that idea actually came from Cali or if its just randomly been named Cali dial.
I still think the Stowa Flieger is the way to go here, based on the requirements listed. And you can make a semi custom order with them as well, which makes it an even more interesting proposition.
I opted for handwound, no date, bronze case, green dial and rose gold coloured hands.
Whatever you buy, just know you will fall down the rabbit hole like the rest of us.
I opted for handwound, no date, bronze case, green dial and rose gold coloured hands.
Whatever you buy, just know you will fall down the rabbit hole like the rest of us.
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