Watches - another OCD problem
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@tfar:
I disagree with the Nautilus being ugly. I like all three (or four) Gerald Genta Designs from the 70. The Royal Oak, the Nautilus, the Ingenieur and the Vacheron Constantion the name of which escapes me right now. All timeless, especially the AP RO is gorgeous. True flat monocoque is hard to find though. They have introduced a display bottom to show off the gold rotor.
Till
I'll agree with you on the RO & the Ingenieur as those have dated not to badly. The Nautilus in my eyes has not, it's pony.
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I'd be very torn between a Royal Oak and a Patek Calatrava. The first is one of the nicest steel watches out there for the price of a gold watch. The second is one of the most classic gold watches from the most prestigious maker for what is actually a decent price compared to some others.
Interestingly there is a very nice gold Rolex Cellini with handwound movement for around $7k. Nobody has that thing but I think it's quite a nice watch, especially if you get the meteorite dial in a rose gold case.
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@tfar:
I'd be very torn between a Royal Oak and a Patek Calatrava. The first is one of the nicest steel watches out there for the price of a gold watch. The second is one of the most classic gold watches from the most prestigious maker for what is actually a decent price compared to some others.
Interestingly there is a very nice gold Rolex Cellini with handwound movement for around $7k. Nobody has that thing but I think it's quite a nice watch, especially if you get the meteorite dial in a rose gold case.
Uber stealth or highly sought after model. Me personally? I like the Calatrava but it's just too plain i think i'd rather save up for something a bit more eye catching unless i really was getting one for a great price. RO the way to go in this battle for me.
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I'd say the Cellini rose/meteorite is not exactly stealth but no one except the real connoisseurs will know it's a Rolex. People usually buy Rolex so that others can tell it's a Rolex. Supply and demand regulate the price. A steel daytona is 10k. The same thing in steel/gold is 12k. The steel one is what everybody wants. The Explorer I was a huge exception. It was very stealth but also very rare. No one wanted it so it was hard to find. Yet those that were offered would get picked up right away by people in the know. When they changed the model to the one without holes in the band studs (that's not the word but I am talking about where the bracelet is attached), they upped the production numbers. Now it's not rare anymore.
Till
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It's gorgeous! Great find. At that price, unbelievable. I'd say 50s or early 60s but not sure. The movement functions and layout are similar to the classic Zenith El Primero calibre. If it is that calibre it will demand more than 500 UK$. Some more research will be needed. Might want to post it on one of the watch forums to get their input. A little overhaul is certainly in order. That will probably cost another 3-500 depending on what's to do. New bracelet in alligator should set you back 100 and in calf 50 if you want something nice. So make sure you have those costs in your mind.
Just googled Universal Tri-Compax. Got a bunch of results and prices. See for yourself.
Till
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Are you seriously telling me he picked this up recently??? :o
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1 week ago, it really is unbelievable.
Your not kidding. As Till has said bare in mind the costs of the restoration that will be needed for this, i think it would be worth it in the end as this is really a lovely piece.
