This is pretty funny though...

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Diggity said:

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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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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

AgEng06 said:

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$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.

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This is/was the Tag business model for like 30 yrs ha

YouBet said:

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Who is Dave Portnoy? Heard the name before...

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I wish I didn't know. I was in Academy yesterday, and they carry Barstool caps now.

YouBet said:

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Who is Dave Portnoy? Heard the name before...

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Who Clay Travis wanted to be when he grew up before he turned into a right wing troll.

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

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...

I like the color, but for my wife. I think they know what they are doing, haha.

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.

I think a good portion of us are on their marketing email list at this point.

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.

TheOC16 said:

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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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Where is Farmer when you need him? Someone needs to blast the thread with Seikos

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

I can't stop looking at this one.

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

How do you enjoy getting around town in your horse and buggy?

If that is the way you are looking at it, all watches are "horse and buggy".

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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