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AgEng06
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 1:01p, 11/29/22
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This is pretty funny though...

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In reply to AgEng06 • 2:03p, 11/29/22
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Wow. That is wild.
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In reply to AgEng06 • 4:36p, 11/29/22
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My gosh that thread is ruthless! Looks like they copied / lifted lots of other things as well and in some instances didn't bother to fill in their own info.
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In reply to RED AG 98 • 4:42p, 11/29/22
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yep...looks like he outsourced this whole dumb side project and now that he's getting called out on this silliness he thinks he'll just yell over his detractors like always.
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In reply to Diggity • 5:55p, 11/29/22
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yep...looks like he outsourced this whole dumb side project and now that he's getting called out on this silliness he thinks he'll just yell over his detractors like always.


The worse part is he is being a total ass in his rebuttal to the guy who called him out about it. Typical Barstool, curse words and toxic posting. I hope every relevant Watch person with a social media totally exposes this fraud for the piece of **** he is
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In reply to AgEng06 • 11:23p, 11/29/22
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AgEng06 said:
$2400 for a Sellita SW 200-1 movement... I'm not sure where the manufacturing, finishing, or design can make up the difference over a $1000 Christopher Ward or others.
This is/was the Tag business model for like 30 yrs ha
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11:01p, 11/30/22
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Who is Dave Portnoy? Heard the name before...
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In reply to YouBet • 12:01a, 12/1/22
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YouBet said:
Who is Dave Portnoy? Heard the name before...
I wish I didn't know. I was in Academy yesterday, and they carry Barstool caps now.
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In reply to YouBet • 7:40a, 12/1/22
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YouBet said:
Who is Dave Portnoy? Heard the name before...


Who Clay Travis wanted to be when he grew up before he turned into a right wing troll.
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7:58a, 12/1/22
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Interesting article. The writer used an average hours worked for different countries where watches are made to come up with manufacturer groupings based on hours spent on an "average" watch. Understanding that all watches from a manufacturer are not equal - still neat to see.

Not debating his groupings or methodology - mainly used the article as another resource for introduction to other watches. The writer did point out for a couple brands (ex Montblanc) how 1 watch skewed the numbers way high -
So take each grouping with a grain of salt.

The watches that fell in to 300+ hours per watch are brands I have never heard of. visited a couple of the websites and they are pretty amazing and of course expensive.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2022/11/watchmaking-market-map-2022.html

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8:11a, 12/1/22
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Christopher Ward just released a "lucerne" blue limited edition of it's 39mm C63 Sealander. What do you guys think?

https://www.christopherward.com/int/sports-watches/C63-Sealander-Lucerne-Blue-LE/C63-39ADA3-S00B5-B0.html

Here is the complimentary color-matched strap you get if you buy it on bracelet or brown leather...

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In reply to AgEng06 • 8:14a, 12/1/22
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I like the color, but for my wife. I think they know what they are doing, haha.
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In reply to schmendeler • 8:16a, 12/1/22
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Yeah, I was trying to think if I would actually wear that color on bracelet, and I can't decide. I know I couldn't pull it off on brown or that matching leather.
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8:19a, 12/1/22
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Man I feel like this thread has become the Christopher Ward thread lately.

And I have a CW so that's not a shot at anyone. But the fan club is vocal.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 8:24a, 12/1/22
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I think a good portion of us are on their marketing email list at this point.
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AgEng06
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In reply to TheOC16 • 8:24a, 12/1/22
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Haha, I guess I can see that. Anyone is welcome to post any watches, it's just that no one has lately. I just got the email about that new Sealander so I figured I'd pass it along to maybe spur some kind of discussion around here.

Most of my friends aren't interested in chatting about watches, so you guys are my go-to place.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 8:25a, 12/1/22
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Man I feel like this thread has become the Christopher Ward thread lately.

And I have a CW so that's not a shot at anyone. But the fan club is vocal.


Where is Farmer when you need him? Someone needs to blast the thread with Seikos
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9:32a, 12/1/22
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Sticking with microbrands...

Baltic opened preorders on their new chronograph. I like that they stick to sub-40mm for most of their watches and kind of dig this one. I wish I'd made time to stop by their boutique in Paris last time I was there.

https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/tricompax-reverse-panda


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In reply to jh0400 • 9:37a, 12/1/22
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That's pretty nice. I like the look of that flat link bracelet.
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9:55a, 12/1/22
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I asked this forum recently about Baltic. Anyone own one? Feedback?
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10:20a, 12/1/22
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I keep looking at the Aquascape GMT but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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In reply to jh0400 • 10:30a, 12/1/22
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Are they any different than any of the Johnny come lately brands?
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10:38a, 12/1/22
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I can't stop looking at this one.

I would assume this board would say do it!!! Right?


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10:41a, 12/1/22
I'm not usually a CW fan but that's really nice
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:52a, 12/1/22
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If by "Johnny come lately" you mean "brands that build cases and faces with Selitta or Soprod movements" then not really. They just sell for $1,000 instead of $2,000+ because they're DTC.
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In reply to jh0400 • 10:56a, 12/1/22
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That and they're relatively new. They don't have 100+ years of a rich history.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:57a, 12/1/22
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How do you enjoy getting around town in your horse and buggy?
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In reply to jh0400 • 11:06a, 12/1/22
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If that is the way you are looking at it, all watches are "horse and buggy".
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11:18a, 12/1/22
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Maybe this will be more likely to spur some comments from Farmer... news from his favorite brand. Rolex is rolling out a CPO program...

https://newsroom.rolex.com/about-rolex/rolex-certified-pre-owned-programme

I'd also be interested to hear FTAC2011's thoughts on how this will affect the grey market.
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In reply to AgEng06 • 11:21a, 12/1/22
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On paper, I like it. Seems like a win for safety and your "investment" to hold value and probably a loss for getting the very best deal.
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11:33a, 12/1/22
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:41a, 12/1/22
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I actually don't see any reference on their website to how long they've been around.
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In reply to TP Ag '87 • 11:44a, 12/1/22
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They were founded in 2017 per Crunchbase.
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In reply to jh0400 • 11:49a, 12/1/22
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Geez,...I'm going to agree with Farmer as 5 years does sound pretty "Johnny come lately."
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In reply to AgEng06 • 12:38p, 12/1/22
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I like this. Considering the ones I want to get are older models anyway.
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