I thought it was pretty good. Maybe a few I would jump up or down a category personally but overall I think its well done.
High-end Watches Locally?
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If I'm not mistaken, before they brought it in house, Rolex used to buy movements from Zenith.BoDog said:
Good to see Zenith getting some love although not sure I would put Brietling in their company.
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SPF250 said:If I'm not mistaken, before they brought it in house, Rolex used to buy movements from Zenith.BoDog said:
Good to see Zenith getting some love although not sure I would put Brietling in their company.
Don't know about Zeneth, but Rolex purchased the entire company that made it's movements in 2004 to bring it in house.
Is there a Ralph Lauren watch that doesn't use a Sellita movement? I have a drawer full of SW200 watches, so I'm obviously a fan. At the same time, they don't belong with the other watches in that Luxury category.
they should have broken the "fashion" brands like LV, Ralph Lauren, Dior etc. into a different category (or out altogether).
None of those brands are known for watch making and I would hazard a guess they're all farming out watches to 3rd parties.
None of those brands are known for watch making and I would hazard a guess they're all farming out watches to 3rd parties.
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Diggity said:
they should have broken the "fashion" brands like LV, Ralph Lauren, Dior etc. into a different category (or out altogether).
None of those brands are known for watch making and I would hazard a guess they're all farming out watches to 3rd parties.
Agree. I think this has more to do with cost / prestige than watch standards.
Yeah, which is fine with me. Standards over clout anyway for me.AgLA06 said:Diggity said:
they should have broken the "fashion" brands like LV, Ralph Lauren, Dior etc. into a different category (or out altogether).
None of those brands are known for watch making and I would hazard a guess they're all farming out watches to 3rd parties.
Agree. I think this has more to do with cost / prestige than watch standards.
Correct. Rolex sourced their movement for the Daytona for years....SPF250 said:If I'm not mistaken, before they brought it in house, Rolex used to buy movements from Zenith.BoDog said:
Good to see Zenith getting some love although not sure I would put Brietling in their company.
Does anyone have a rec for someone to do a polish on a watch? There is a watch on Chrono24 that I'm close to pulling the trigger on, but the bracelet is pretty beat up.
Not mine, but another option for anyone looking to get their game day watch squared away early for next season.
FTAC has a guy
I'm still processing this last season...
You're right, I should have said "as a replacement for anyone who threw away last year's game day watch to eliminate the bad juju"
Well played!
jh0400 said:
Does anyone have a rec for someone to do a polish on a watch? There is a watch on Chrono24 that I'm close to pulling the trigger on, but the bracelet is pretty beat up.
Yes I have a guy. Also, which watch? Message me the link and maybe I can source you a better one at a better price
YGM
Zobel said:
Congrats. I'm jealous.
I have an RGM 222 with a caliber 923 movement, which is a recased Hamilton pocket watch. Roland Murphy was a Hamilton guy.
And what was the deciding factor between the 801-CE and the 801-E ?
For me, I don't care for the hands on the E. They look like the are flipping you the bird. The face is fantastic, though
You can pick your hands!
Zobel said:
You can pick your hands!
Well damn, add it to the list
I finally got to go shopping this weekend. I only had 2 hours in the Galleria and really just wanted to see everything in person. I hit up Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer and Ben Bridge. The sales people were all great an accommodating. Hats off to the gal at Tag who brought out bubbly to grease the wheels of decision making. My wife certainly appreciated it. I thought I could only do a 41 max but it really depends on the watch. I am really glad I went to see these in person.
Going into this I thought I was going to end up loving the Omega Seamaster Blue wave dial or a Speedmaster. Or the Grand Seiko Birch or blue Sport GMT.
Turns out none of those tickled me in person. I think I am leaning towards the Breitling Navitimer 43 with the mint dial. Second would be the Tag Carrera then Super Ocean, then the Omega Diver 300.
Not sure where to go from here or how to make a decision. I do know I will look to purchase gray or used. Any insight? Words of Caution?
Going into this I thought I was going to end up loving the Omega Seamaster Blue wave dial or a Speedmaster. Or the Grand Seiko Birch or blue Sport GMT.
Turns out none of those tickled me in person. I think I am leaning towards the Breitling Navitimer 43 with the mint dial. Second would be the Tag Carrera then Super Ocean, then the Omega Diver 300.
Not sure where to go from here or how to make a decision. I do know I will look to purchase gray or used. Any insight? Words of Caution?
I went with FTAC2011 for my first luxury watch purchase. Very knowledgeable in the gray market area. Used and new.
Deal in confidence!
Deal in confidence!
FTAC2011
I've done multiple purchases and have sent friends to him as well.
I've done multiple purchases and have sent friends to him as well.
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That mint breitling is gorgeous
Do you have other watches you wear right now? Are you envisioning this watch to be a "one-watch-collection"? Or the start of a watch collecting journey?
My thoughts as well.TheOC16 said:
Do you have other watches you wear right now? Are you envisioning this watch to be a "one-watch-collection"? Or the start of a watch collecting journey?
It's pretty, but it doesn't really go with a lot of stuff, so probably doesn't get warn as much as you would think.
I always tell people to get a watch that can be worn with just about anything for their first nice watch. Black, grey, or white. Watch 2, blue. Then go hog wild.
As far as watches, keep a couple of things in mind.
1) You're paying for it and will wear it. Make sure you like it.
2) Tag resale usually isn't as good at Breitling or Omega. Every watch is a little different, so resale can very. If you don't ever plan to sell, it doesn't matter. Many guys on here will tell you they get tired or taste changes and they sell a watch to get something they like better.
FTAC2011. How do I message you? I think I follow you on ig.
This would be my 3rd watch, the other two being a dark blue quartz seiko chrono which my wife got me before we got married and I will never part with and a Hamilton Khaki Diver in blue which I would probably sell if I got one of the other divers.
I think this is the start of the next level of a "collection". The green is so much more subtle in person. I was dressed super casual trying it on and it was just an amazingly unique color that didn't feel ostentatious. And the size at 43 felt perfect after trying on the 41. The bezel complication makes it wear much smaller.
As for resale or trading. That is why I wanted to go grey or used since if I want to upgrade or trade out with something similar the loss would be minimized.
This would be my 3rd watch, the other two being a dark blue quartz seiko chrono which my wife got me before we got married and I will never part with and a Hamilton Khaki Diver in blue which I would probably sell if I got one of the other divers.
I think this is the start of the next level of a "collection". The green is so much more subtle in person. I was dressed super casual trying it on and it was just an amazingly unique color that didn't feel ostentatious. And the size at 43 felt perfect after trying on the 41. The bezel complication makes it wear much smaller.
As for resale or trading. That is why I wanted to go grey or used since if I want to upgrade or trade out with something similar the loss would be minimized.
dummble said:
FTAC2011. How do I message you? I think I follow you on ig.
This would be my 3rd watch, the other two being a dark blue quartz seiko chrono which my wife got me before we got married and I will never part with and a Hamilton Khaki Diver in blue which I would probably sell if I got one of the other divers.
I think this is the start of the next level of a "collection". The green is so much more subtle in person. I was dressed super casual trying it on and it was just an amazingly unique color that didn't feel ostentatious. And the size at 43 felt perfect after trying on the 41. The bezel complication makes it wear much smaller.
As for resale or trading. That is why I wanted to go grey or used since if I want to upgrade or trade out with something similar the loss would be minimized.
Yeah, I don't think that mint is limiting you much. Looks pretty versatile to me. The other breitling is awesome too, but sounds like you have blue covered
This is pretty cool. Oris with an in-house, manual movement that boasts a 120-hour power reserve.
https://instagr.am/p/Cneto11uw5e
https://instagr.am/p/Cneto11uw5e
Sounds expensive
Looks good from the front as well. Per Hodiknee it should go for around $4,400.
https://instagr.am/p/CncN6uJMoQK
https://instagr.am/p/CncN6uJMoQK
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That will be interesting to see. Same price range as a new Breitling, Tudor, IWC, Grand Seiko, Monteblanc, Omega, etc.
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