I know it's been discussed but I'm not searching 380+ pages so, has anybody purchased via Chrono24?

I'm not 100% but I kind of want a Speedmaster and been looking on there and there seems to be some solid deals, but some of them would be coming from Japan. Any experience with that?

I've bought several watches from Chrono24 including one from Japan. Be aware of import duties. Unless you're looking for a complete unicorn, I'd recommend filtering US only or looking at eBay instead. I've seen a few sellers with their inventory listed on Chrono24 and eBay simultaneously with lower prices on eBay, and eBay usually includes authentication services as well.

jh0400 said:

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I've bought several watches from Chrono24 including one from Japan. Be aware of import duties. Unless you're looking for a complete unicorn, I'd recommend filtering US only or looking at eBay instead. I've seen a few sellers with their inventory listed on Chrono24 and eBay simultaneously with lower prices on eBay, and eBay usually includes authentication services as well.

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Gracias for the tip.

I wouldn't say I'm looking for a unicorn but some of the deals seem really solid. I didn't realize the eBay link. The authentication service is definitely a plus- is eBay's any different than Chrono24 on that front?

DeProfundis said:

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I saw the new Tissot PRS516 in person today while out and about. Actually a pretty decent looking watch. I liked the quick change strap and the movement through the caseback wasn't breathtaking or anything but looked good and was a big step forward for Tissot. I cannot explain how badly they whiffed on the clasp. Looked absolutely terrible, like someone pressed it out of a used soup can.

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Bro, lower your expectations. Its a Tissot. Kind of get what you pay for....

Andrew, the voice and hands behind the watchfinder videos is moving on.

Luckily I already watched his own channel. Love that guy's videos. Gonna miss him with his side kick though.

Anybody wearing their Perpetual Calendar today??

(Side note: I have a friend who's only watch is a Citizen that his company gave him for working there 5 years, but is obsessed with the idea of a perpetual calendar and has a goal to purchase one at some point.)

Not perpetual, but it's nice to have my regular date window be correct for an extra day this february! Of course I'll have to change it tomorrow...

So I bought a Holme & Hadfield watch case. I really like it. I'm not sure how it rates to competitors, but it's nice enough for me. I got the Collector Pro in walnut which holds 7 watches. Once I put all of my watches in it....I think they would be offended at my "collection". Lol.

So, currently wearing my Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.

In the case:
- Rolex Milgauss
- Garmin Fenix 5
- Garmin Venu 2
- Apple Watch 5 - broken
- Seiko Perpetual Calendar Titanium - not functional and unsure of model number; it's over 25 years old
- Fossil anniversary watch from work - never worn; not functional

The Apple Watch and the Fossil watch are in there simply because I have the room but those obviously get purged first with next watch purchase.

The Seiko was my first ever watch purchase and at the time it was about $400-500 which is a decent number for then. So it's special to if anything because of that and I'll never get rid of it unless to give it to one of my nephews. They don't care about such things though so it may go to grave with me.

YouBet said:

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So I bought a Holme & Hadfield watch case. I really like it. I'm not sure how it rates to competitors, but it's nice enough for me. I got the Collector Pro in walnut which holds 7 watches. Once I put all of my watches in it....I think they would be offended at my "collection". Lol.

So, currently wearing my Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.

In the case:
- Rolex Milgauss
- Garmin Fenix 5
- Garmin Venu 2
- Apple Watch 5 - broken
- Seiko Perpetual Calendar Titanium - not functional and unsure of model number; it's over 25 years old
- Fossil anniversary watch from work - never worn; not functional

The Apple Watch and the Fossil watch are in there simply because I have the room but those obviously get purged first with next watch purchase.

The Seiko was my first ever watch purchase and at the time it was about $400-500 which is a decent number for then. So it's special to if anything because of that and I'll never get rid of it unless to give it to one of my nephews. They don't care about such things though so it may go to grave with me.

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I'm pretty sure anytime your omega or Rolex are in the case you're fine. If you ever decide to wear both at once, the case will probably spontaneously combust though

I don't have an opinion or any further analytics...I just thought it was a somewhat relevant and interesting data point.

FHKChE07 said:

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They also have built in planned obsolescence.

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And generally don't appreciate.

Although. With so many Rolexs hitting the streets the current rate of appreciation might change.

YouBet said:

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So I bought a Holme & Hadfield watch case. I really like it. I'm not sure how it rates to competitors, but it's nice enough for me. I got the Collector Pro in walnut which holds 7 watches. Once I put all of my watches in it....I think they would be offended at my "collection". Lol.

So, currently wearing my Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.

In the case:
- Rolex Milgauss
- Garmin Fenix 5
- Garmin Venu 2
- Apple Watch 5 - broken
- Seiko Perpetual Calendar Titanium - not functional and unsure of model number; it's over 25 years old
- Fossil anniversary watch from work - never worn; not functional

The Apple Watch and the Fossil watch are in there simply because I have the room but those obviously get purged first with next watch purchase.

The Seiko was my first ever watch purchase and at the time it was about $400-500 which is a decent number for then. So it's special to if anything because of that and I'll never get rid of it unless to give it to one of my nephews. They don't care about such things though so it may go to grave with me.

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I still keep one Fossil in the box to remind me where I came from.

TheOC16 said:

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YouBet said:

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So I bought a Holme & Hadfield watch case. I really like it. I'm not sure how it rates to competitors, but it's nice enough for me. I got the Collector Pro in walnut which holds 7 watches. Once I put all of my watches in it....I think they would be offended at my "collection". Lol.

So, currently wearing my Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.

In the case:
- Rolex Milgauss
- Garmin Fenix 5
- Garmin Venu 2
- Apple Watch 5 - broken
- Seiko Perpetual Calendar Titanium - not functional and unsure of model number; it's over 25 years old
- Fossil anniversary watch from work - never worn; not functional

The Apple Watch and the Fossil watch are in there simply because I have the room but those obviously get purged first with next watch purchase.

The Seiko was my first ever watch purchase and at the time it was about $400-500 which is a decent number for then. So it's special to if anything because of that and I'll never get rid of it unless to give it to one of my nephews. They don't care about such things though so it may go to grave with me.

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I still keep one Fossil in the box to remind me where I came from.

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I wish I still had my Swatch from 7th grade. I loved that damn thing. The face was transparent but had a green ring around the outer edge of it. I somehow lost it in the locker room, or someone stole it.

I miss my swatch from jr high as well. It was grey, blue, red . I scan the internet for the exact watch from time to time with no luck. First watch I remember having

First watch was the Sonic the Hedgehog watch that was a freebie when turning in a certain amount of General Mills (I think) box stamps or whatever they were called in the early 90s.

My first watch that I remember. I'm really close to buying this one for nostalgia's sake.

https://www.rubylane.com/item/2253859-RL255/Vintage-Joe-Box78er-Baseball-Watch-Ex78tra

jh0400 said:

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My first watch that I remember. I'm really close to buying this one for nostalgia's sake.

https://www.rubylane.com/item/2253859-RL255/Vintage-Joe-Box78er-Baseball-Watch-Ex78tra

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did you purchase that one at Foley's perhaps?

Dillard's