Anyone else like watches???

[Stuno1]

Nice. There was a big delivery of the hard to get Rolex and Tudor watches in the last 2 weeks. You are lucky they are not tataining the card for a year. 

 

Personally I don’t subscribe to watches being investmensts. The ss Rolex sports watch bubble will burst and watches will sell used for around list at some stage. Prices are too close to two tone at the moment. Also, money well invested will make far more than a watch never worn. 

[PRT68]

Didn't really buy as an investment, just always had an interest. Whilst it may not gain , it certainly shouldn't depreciate. Recently having a grandson pushed me a bit. Something nice for him in 18 years if I'm no longer around! 

[Stuno1]

9 minutes ago, PRT68 said:

Didn't really buy as an investment, just always had an interest. Whilst it may not gain , it certainly shouldn't depreciate. Recently having a grandson pushed me a bit. Something nice for him in 18 years if I'm no longer around! 

That is what watches are about imo. Hopefully he will see your enjoyment of watches and handing them down is such a cool and nice thing to do. It certainly won’t lose money that’s for sure. 

Lovely looking and timeless design the sub will always be relevant. 

[The-Acre]

14 hours ago, Bluesman said:

Great hobby. Can you tell me if there is any truth in "You can tell if its a real Rolex as it won't keep time"

I remember years ago two watches were tested, one a Rolex, the other a 99p disposable. Guess which kept the best time? 

[Stuno1]

26 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

I remember years ago two watches were tested, one a Rolex, the other a 99p disposable. Guess which kept the best time? 

Absolutely. A £20 Casio will be more accrate than any mechanical watch. Because it’s mechanical. If accuracy is the goal watch’s as a hobby are not for you. It’s around the history of the watches, the complexity of the movements, development of materials within the movements, the hand craftsmanship and more. 

[The-Acre]

1 hour ago, Stuno1 said:

Absolutely. A £20 Casio will be more accrate than any mechanical watch. Because it’s mechanical. If accuracy is the goal watch’s as a hobby are not for you. It’s around the history of the watches, the complexity of the movements, development of materials within the movements, the hand craftsmanship and more. 

Don't get me wrong, I love mechanical watches, particularly skeleton watches, the working movement fascinates me.  We were in Switzerland in the spring (as part of our road trip) and my wife offered to buy me a Swiss made watch for my birthday.  What an idiot, I said no!  Still, at least my cracked face timepiece still just about works.

[Stuno1]

18 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Don't get me wrong, I love mechanical watches, particularly skeleton watches, the working movement fascinates me.  We were in Switzerland in the spring (as part of our road trip) and my wife offered to buy me a Swiss made watch for my birthday.  What an idiot, I said no!  Still, at least my cracked face timepiece still just about works.

Missed opportunity!!!! Madness. I am learning whenever such an offer is made grab it with both hands!

[Stuno1]

Some good responses to this post. Small update from me. While my car hiatus continues in leu of a house purchase my watch journey continues! 

I added a black bay 58 as my new daily on leather and subsequently bought the nato for it. I will buy the bracelet at some stage as well. At 39mm in diameter, 47mm lug to lug and 12mm thick it is super comfy and the perfect size for my wrist at just under 7inches. 

This watch has really changed my idea on what size watch works for me. 13mm height is my max, 42mm diameter and 50mm lug to lug. 

While i never intend to sell my watches I have sold my Pelagos. I found the height at just over 14mm uncomfortable and didn’t fit under my shirt cuff so couldn’t wear it for work. Also, with it being fully brushed titanium it didn’t fit well in more formal occasions. The BB58 effectively took its place. 

I now have some cash to spend on a new watch and with this new found understanding of my ideal size I’ll be buying a zenith el primero chronomaster 38mm as my next watch. It will add a new colour dial, a new brand and a new complication to my small collection.

https://m.zenith-watches.com/en_en_m/el-primero-original-1969-46.html

I am learning as I go and building a diverse set of watches as I go. For my 40th I already have a Rolex gmt master 2 BLNR ear marked and the wife is aware 😂

It is a very enjoyable hobby but a bloody slippery slope!

Stu

[noby76]

On 3/29/2018 at 9:39 PM, stevet said:

I bought a Citizen Eco Drive when I got my first Lexus IS200 just because the dials looked the same as the cars. That was 19 years ago and it’s been worn every single day, been to lots of different country’s, swam in every ocean. Never lost time and never changed the battery yet. I’m still impressed when it changes the time automatically spring, autumn and when I enter a different country. Didn’t cost much and probably worth nothing now but could never change it.


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Citizen makes top notch long lasting watches. i remember that being my dads watch brand and I bought a kinetic gold plated one about 7 years ago which is still looking fresh and new till this day. i have my Chronograph Tommy Hilfiger as my daily work watch and my Citizen is more for socialising and formal occasions.  

whats are people thoughts on this dash watch? looks good or tacky?

[NemesisUK]

6 minutes ago, noby76 said:

whats are people thoughts on this dash watch? looks good or tacky?

 

Tacky..

Doesn't your GS come with a clock?

[noby76]

it sure does have a clock.. but i stumbled across this and thought mmh would it blend in well with the dash or look out of place... 

[Stuno1]

If it was integrated I’d quite like it but as a dash pod I am not a fan. 

[DanD]

I love watches, but I am in a very different, lower league than you guys.

Mine are Philip Starck O-Ring (orange/steel), Skagen, Ingersoll, Xeric Halograph, and others...

[bluenose1940]

I too am a lower-league man (probably non-league really!)  but I love my Skagen and my Longines Conquest, I also have a 1961 Hefik.

[Stuno1]

Like cars, watch collecting is fun at all price points. You don’t have to own expensive cars or watches to enjoy them. 

[PCM]

Love watches.

Like my Mickey Mouse watch, and my Rolex...

[The-Acre]

4 hours ago, PCM said:

Love watches.

Like my Mickey Mouse watch, and my Rolex...

 

4 hours ago, PCM said:

Love watches.

Like my Mickey Mouse watch, and my Rolex...

Never had a Mickey Mouse but I wish I still had my Hopalong Cassidy watch from 60 years ago!

[royoftherovers]

1 hour ago, The-Acre said:

 

Never had a Mickey Mouse but I wish I still had my Hopalong Cassidy watch from 60 years ago!

I too had a Hoppy watch (Timex).

[scudney]

Yes I do too,got over 40 lol😁,mainly roamers(rockshell,searock and power 8's) also a couple of citizens,seikos and casinos among others 

[Ziggy1024]

Oh yes. A late 60s Universal Geneve today.

There must be some Grand Seikos on here, as the obvious Lexus equivalent from the world of horology?! Closest I get is this one...

[scudney]

Here is one of my roamer power 8's

[Stuno1]

Grand Seiko do incredible watches BUT have really ramped up the price at this years basel world. Some GS watches now at 10k ish and Seiko watches with the spring drive movement at 5k!!! Yes it had the spring drive movement and great case and bracelet work but it’s a bloody Seiko! They need to jeep seiko and GS separate from a branding perspective. Also they need more smaller sports watches as they are all a bit beefy.

[Ziggy1024]

2 hours ago, Stuno1 said:

Grand Seiko do incredible watches BUT have really ramped up the price at this years basel world. Some GS watches now at 10k ish and Seiko watches with the spring drive movement at 5k!!! Yes it had the spring drive movement and great case and bracelet work but it’s a bloody Seiko! They need to jeep seiko and GS separate from a branding perspective. Also they need more smaller sports watches as they are all a bit beefy.

Much like you can spend >£100K on a Toyota Lexus?

I know where you're coming from but elsewhere in the world, people are less hung-up on brand names and recognise that GS are still good value (to the watch-liking weirdos of this world) when compared to the more 'prestigious' (Swiss) alternatives.

Don't get me started on massive watches...

[DanD]

I'd love a Seiko Arctura Kinetic watch... but not yet sure which model to go for.

Quite like the SNL045P1 and the 5M42, but there are so many variants.

[Ziggy1024]

58 minutes ago, DanD said:

I'd love a Seiko Arctura Kinetic watch... but not yet sure which model to go for.

Quite like the SNL045P1 and the 5M42, but there are so many variants.

5M42 is a bit of a classic in my book. Would definitely be my choice!