Still the champs for a few more days... lol

I know many don't like Joma, but Black Bay sale going on right now.

https://www.jomashop.com/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-automatic-chronometer-blue-dial-mens-watch-m79030b-0001.html

Yeah it's not just watches, it's going to be anything that's not essential.

But man I'll say - for prices I've seen the Hulk going for lately - that is extremely tempting as a 10 year investment. Everybody loves that green sub and they're not making more of them. In the next big economic boom it might be 10 years old by then and if you had one in really good condition I think eventually the demand is going to be higher than what it was late last year.

Assuming I have and want to spend the discretionary income once it hits, I would look to jump in on my Glashutte grail for this very reason.

Diggity said:

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I know many don't like Joma, but Black Bay sale going on right now.

https://www.jomashop.com/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-automatic-chronometer-blue-dial-mens-watch-m79030b-0001.html

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I've always hated buying "new no warranty" grey market because it feels like getting half of a watch. I've used the manufacturers warranty on a watch maybe once or twice, but it is nice to have; and to be frank you can normally get a VERY lightly used watch with 90% of its warranty remaining for less than Joma or AuthenticWatches or WatchMaxx etc who sell new watches with no warranty and sometimes books.

probably makes more sense now that many companies have gone from 2 year to 5.

That and there prices don't always make sense. A couple of those were values, a couple were more than from an AD.

Ok, finally getting back from traveling and going to pull the trigger on the CW Trident today in 40mm

what's the board take on green vs blue? I keep going back and forth



?sw=2000&sh=2000


I'm like really good at decisions and stuff...

I wish it was any color but orange on the green model. Would be hard to pass up.

I'd go blue and pick up the blue rubber strap to go with it.

thanks gents!

Sea Speed said:

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I wish it was any color but orange on the green model. Would be hard to pass up.

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hard to pass up as in you like the green and orange? I loved it, then hated it, now love it again. I kind of wish the green was more metallic looking like the hulk dial, but that matte kelly green is unique for sure

No, I dislike the orange very much. Wouldn't be able to buy it.

MarathonAg12 said:

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zgolfz85 said:

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Ok, finally getting back from traveling and going to pull the trigger on the CW Trident today in 40mm

what's the board take on green vs blue? I keep going back and forth



?sw=2000&sh=2000


I'm like really good at decisions and stuff...

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Go with the blue one and put it on your wrist on Wednesday. Go 'Stros

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as a self loathing rangers fan, that'll be tough. I guess I'm pulling for the padres now....or phils

I don't hate the stros as much as I used to though. So many painful years of Rangers fandom will do that I guess. I'd never entertain not hating the Rockets though...

Sea Speed said:

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No, I dislike the orange very much. Wouldn't be able to buy it.

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fair enough, you just convinced me to hate green and orange again. I do think the green should've been paired with just the white or black for "AUTOMATIC" and not orange now that I hone in on it

Not meant to be argumentative or a smart ass but why is CW not viewed as harshly as "homage" brands? I get that they are Swiss made, but what makes them "unique?"

I like them and am considering getting one, but curious as to the thinking in this regard.

They have some styling cues from other brands but imo they don't have anything that i would call an homage watch. (maybe the Aquitaine could qualify?)

MarathonAg12 said:

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Are you more of a gold guy?

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ha, I was flipping through college games a few weekends back and thankfully stumbled upon a special invicta event day on HSN. That was not a wasted hour of my life -- I got to see so many horrendous gaudy watches and hear from invicta collector callers. Was quite the spectacle. I just hope and pray none of these people live around me.

I'll raise you though....."NEW ARRIVAL" and already 75% off. Steal of the day right there.

https://invictastores.com/invicta-gladiator-men-s-watch-w-meteorite-dial-55-25mm-steel-iridescent-37128?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqNPLnern-gIVEcmUCR3z0AjaEAQYAiABEgK11_D_BwE

schmendeler said:

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They have some styling cues from other brands but imo they don't have anything that i would call an homage watch. (maybe the Aquitaine could qualify?)

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yeah I don't view them as homage either. I view them as an up and coming microbrand and one where the quality level and materials is on par with watches triple the cost. I think for a lot of people in that price range, it's would you rather go with a brand like Omega or Oris, Tag, etc. and get a low end of the line watch in their portfolio, or pay same price and get a premium watch from CW. For me, it's probably going to be both. I just have too many "lower end" fine watches I'm keen on at the moment. This CW is a no brainer, especially with the pound down and promo code.

Diggity said:

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I see Invicta and Spirit Airlines went with the same color scheme. Makes sense with thy overlapping customer demo.

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I passed by the Spirit Airlines Customer Service help desk the other day….May god have mercy on those employees

Whereas a Steinhart, for example, even with a Swiss movement but built in Germany, due to some of it's clear homage designs, is viewed far less favorably?

TP Ag '87 said:

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Whereas a Steinhart, for example, even with a Swiss movement but built in Germany, due to some of it's clear homage designs, is viewed far less favorably?

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I personally like Steinhart, but view them as a tier below CW. For me, I've been watching CW for years and liked a lot of their stuff, but never felt compelled to buy until they relaunched the Trident. To pack all that into such a thin case is impressive. And, to get rid of that awful 9 o clock "Christopher Ward" written out logo was enough for me.

zgolfz85 said:

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schmendeler said:

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They have some styling cues from other brands but imo they don't have anything that i would call an homage watch. (maybe the Aquitaine could qualify?)

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yeah I don't view them as homage either. I view them as an up and coming microbrand and one where the quality level and materials is on par with watches triple the cost. I think for a lot of people in that price range, it's would you rather go with a brand like Omega or Oris, Tag, etc. and get a low end of the line watch in their portfolio, or pay same price and get a premium watch from CW. For me, it's probably going to be both. I just have too many "lower end" fine watches I'm keen on at the moment. This CW is a no brainer, especially with the pound down and promo code.

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I tend to agree. I see most CW stuff as fairly original and not a homage. And I like their design and quality at the price point.

I have a C63 Sealander in white and highly recommend it.

TP Ag '87 said:

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Not meant to be argumentative or a smart ass but why is CW not viewed as harshly as "homage" brands? I get that they are Swiss made, but what makes them "unique?"

I like them and am considering getting one, but curious as to the thinking in this regard.

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They built a good reputation in the UK as being British designed, stand behind the product, and fairly transparent about their pricing. Good case study in value proposition and online presence/marketing to the English speaking world. I still want the original bronze trident.