Watches

[Stealthlobo]

On 12/17/2023 at 8:22 PM, tailingpermit said:

Thank you, Stealth! Looks like DavidSW has the 41, but that’s a little too big for her. 
 

Any thoughts on this seller, looks like a store in Miami.  
 

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/2022-rolex-datejust-36mm-mother-of-pearl-on-jubilee-126234--id27039899.htm?noDesc=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=us-c24om-ba-aqs_organicshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs4--s4KYgwMVYjbUAR2wDAbFEAQYASABEgLExvD_BwE

Seems pretty good! Negative reviews arent concerning. And has a lot of watches sold with no issues.

[tailingpermit]

On 12/18/2023 at 10:09 AM, Stealthlobo said:

Seems pretty good! Negative reviews arent concerning. And has a lot of watches sold with no issues.

Thanks, Stealth! I’m going to see what the Vookum guy can find me before pulling the trigger, he’s located in the Diamond district so I will be able to see a range of different prices.  

[Stealthlobo]

On 12/18/2023 at 9:37 AM, tailingpermit said:

Thanks, Stealth! I’m going to see what the Vookum guy can find me before pulling the trigger, he’s located in the Diamond district so I will be able to see a range of different prices.  

Sounds good, it's a beautiful piece, I'm sure she'll love it! Good luck!

[SDSUfan]

When your wife buys you a Tag for Christmas, you wear a Tag 

 

[TheSanDiegan]

On 11/22/2023 at 12:18 PM, Stealthlobo said:

Came in today 

Zenith Chronomaster Sport 

A very cool watch. Heritage and a unique complication - turning the central chrono secondhand into a 6 RPM 1/10th second complication is just cool. I've never been a fan of the Daytona's bezel-based tachy and IMO the Zenith wins the Who Wears It Better contest - the aesthetics of the Zenith just work better for a bezel of that width. If I were in the market for a $7-10K chrono, I'd be mulling this watch over - it's a boardroom-to-the-track watch.

[Stealthlobo]

On 1/4/2024 at 8:14 PM, TheSanDiegan said:

A very cool watch. Heritage and a unique complication - turning the central chrono secondhand into a 6 RPM 1/10th second complication is just cool. I've never been a fan of the Daytona's bezel-based tachy and IMO the Zenith wins the Who Wears It Better contest - the aesthetics of the Zenith just work better for a bezel of that width. If I were in the market for a $7-10K chrono, I'd be mulling this watch over - it's a boardroom-to-the-track watch.

Thanks, I did a lot of research and waiting on this one. Absolutely love it: from the beautiful movement, to the exterior aesthetics, to the build quality (100m water res with no screw down pushers!), it definitely is the perfect watch for me.

[Stealthlobo]

@tailingpermit were you ever able to find that Datejust for your lady? 

 

 

[tailingpermit]

On 1/5/2024 at 1:31 AM, Stealthlobo said:

@tailingpermit were you ever able to find that Datejust for your lady? 

 

 

Vookum quoted me $15.5 brand new never worn box and papers, was ready to pull the trigger but the lady wants to go to a dealer and try them on first.  She’s also not a fan of the diamonds for dials, but I believe you can’t get the mother of pearl without them. 
 

I’ve been following the Diamond district dealers on tick tock, they’ve been saying that AD’s are getting watches back in stock. Will still buy her Rolex on the grey market when she decides what she wants.

[PTR]

I've been sort of lurking in this thread for awhile. One of my favorites. Some really knowledgeable posters with some incredibly nice time pieces. I have a few day wear watches I rotate through. The one that's on my wrist most frequently lately is a 43mm green gradient Tissot Seastar Powermatic 80.

Cheers   

[PTR]

Not usually a huge dress watch guy, but I reallly like this microbrand Armand Nicolet I picked up.  I usually avoid deeply discounted watches, but you can pick these up relatively cheaply and they punch way above their price. Work horse ETA Caliber 2824-2. Really nice finishes for well under 1k and imo a really attractive dial. 

[TheSanDiegan]

On 1/26/2024 at 1:41 PM, PTR said:

I've been sort of lurking in this thread for awhile. One of my favorites. Some really knowledgeable posters with some incredibly nice time pieces. I have a few day wear watches I rotate through. The one that's on my wrist most frequently lately is a 43mm green gradient Tissot Seastar Powermatic 80.

Cheers   

When the Powermatic 80 first came out, too many enthusiasts bitched about the lower BPH (21.6K) and the use of a silicon balance spring, but the adaptation of silicon balance springs/mainsprings by some more expensive brands (e.g., Zenith) should put that to rest. Similarly, Omega moved their Co-Axial movement to 21.6K BPH in the second generation of the movement, so that shouldn't bother any but the most anal WIS's. And 80 hours of power reserve is a beautiful thing - gets you through even 3-day weekends if you want to wear something else.

Also, that mesh bracelet is the tits. Looks killer on that watch. Nice watch man. 

[TheSanDiegan]

On 2/1/2024 at 2:12 PM, PTR said:

Not usually a huge dress watch guy, but I reallly like this microbrand Armand Nicolet I picked up.  I usually avoid deeply discounted watches, but you can pick these up relatively cheaply and they punch way above their price. Work horse ETA Caliber 2824-2. Really nice finishes for well under 1k and imo a really attractive dial. 

I wouldn't consider Armand Nicolet to be a micro brand, as they have a rich history going back nearly 150 years, and managed to stay in operation during the "quartz crisis" of the '70s and '80s that shuttered a lot of independents. It's a beautiful watch from a maker with a rich heritage and a great compliment to the Tissot. 

[PTR]

On 2/1/2024 at 4:36 PM, TheSanDiegan said:

When the Powermatic 80 first came out, too many enthusiasts bitched about the lower BPH (21.6K) and the use of a silicon balance spring, but the adaptation of silicon balance springs/mainsprings by some more expensive brands (e.g., Zenith) should put that to rest. Similarly, Omega moved their Co-Axial movement to 21.6K BPH in the second generation of the movement, so that shouldn't bother any but the most anal WIS's. And 80 hours of power reserve is a beautiful thing - gets you through even 3-day weekends if you want to wear something else.

Also, that mesh bracelet is the tits. Looks killer on that watch. Nice watch man. 

Thanks. I always learn a lot from your posts. Lots of killer watches that are posted

[TheSanDiegan]

On 2/1/2024 at 3:52 PM, PTR said:

Thanks. I always learn a lot from your posts. Lots of killer watches that are posted

Thanks for the kind words my man!  Btw, I have come this close [<--- pinching thumb and forefinger together] to picking up a Seastar myself. However, I've migrated to a self-imposed watch hiatus for the foreseeable future so I have to vicariously enjoy yours. If you haven't come across WatchUSeek yet, it's a phenomenal resource - the best on the net IMO.

[Stealthlobo]

On 2/1/2024 at 3:12 PM, PTR said:

Not usually a huge dress watch guy, but I reallly like this microbrand Armand Nicolet I picked up.  I usually avoid deeply discounted watches, but you can pick these up relatively cheaply and they punch way above their price. Work horse ETA Caliber 2824-2. Really nice finishes for well under 1k and imo a really attractive dial. 

Very nice! I really like the dial too, is it white or more ivory color?

[Stealthlobo]

Rocking the Miss's Oris today 

[retrofade]

On 2/10/2024 at 5:59 PM, Stealthlobo said:

Rocking the Miss's Oris today 

 

The wife and I went to the mall today and stopped at a jewelry store to look for earrings for our daughter's birthday in a couple of months. I showed her that watch, and she fell in love with it. We both wear our Apple Watches daily, but I was wearing one of my automatics today, and she mentioned that she might like one like that to wear out sometimes. Plus, she's now the CCO of a BioTech company and has to meet with clients and investors, so she's looking for some nice accessories now. 

[Stealthlobo]

On 2/10/2024 at 8:47 PM, retrofade said:

 

The wife and I went to the mall today and stopped at a jewelry store to look for earrings for our daughter's birthday in a couple of months. I showed her that watch, and she fell in love with it. We both wear our Apple Watches daily, but I was wearing one of my automatics today, and she mentioned that she might like one like that to wear out sometimes. Plus, she's now the CCO of a BioTech company and has to meet with clients and investors, so she's looking for some nice accessories now. 

That's awesome! Congratulations to her! 

Yeah, my girlfriend loves the watch, she gets way more attention and compliments from her co-workers and patients than I do with my subjectively "higher end" watches. Awesome thing is she lets me wear hers every now and then too. It definitely is a great piece.

[tailingpermit]

On 2/10/2024 at 10:47 PM, retrofade said:

 

The wife and I went to the mall today and stopped at a jewelry store to look for earrings for our daughter's birthday in a couple of months. I showed her that watch, and she fell in love with it. We both wear our Apple Watches daily, but I was wearing one of my automatics today, and she mentioned that she might like one like that to wear out sometimes. Plus, she's now the CCO of a BioTech company and has to meet with clients and investors, so she's looking for some nice accessories now. 

I rock my Apple Watch on my right wrist and then my Rolex on the left.  All the “cool” kids are doing it.  

[Stealthlobo]

Finally a white dial, non-limited edition Speedmaster announced!