Watches - another OCD problem

[Chris]

Seiko Monsters are well loved in the watch geek community- durable, reasonably accurate, and quite inexpensive for the quality.  And if you want to do any personalization or modification, the parts and providers are virtually endless.

Have no hesitations about buying one, but don't pay full retail; they're readily available through Ebay and other sources for less.  A bit more so if you're willing to buy pre-owned.

[Megatron1505]

I have no snobbery about pre owned watches, so I'll add it to my list of stuff to pick up in the next few months….

Thanks guys 

[Mild7]

No issues with Seiko either. Bought an Arctura automatic about 7 yrs ago for $300.. On sale from $600 in HK.  Still unscratched face and very accurate.

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[Chris]

I love buying on the used market, but some watch freaks get really twitchy about their precious timepiece having someone else's scratches on it.  Personally, I don't have an issue with a couple of scratches on something I'm going to beat up anyway, especially if I can get an extra 20-40% off the price for new.

[Guest]

@Mild7:

@Shoreman:

How do people feel about Luminox?

Im a fan..  Heres my latest.  Luminox 1848 Field Chrono, fresh from the Fedex Man

This is pretty much what I am looking for.

[Seul]

@Chris:

I love buying on the used market, but some watch freaks get really twitchy about their precious timepiece having someone else's scratches on it.  Personally, I don't have an issue with a couple of scratches on something I'm going to beat up anyway, especially if I can get an extra 20-40% off the price for new.

You said it… My Weil goes for 5-700 € here (that is if you can find the ltd. dial)... Bought (as) new for under 300 $...

[Megatron1505]

Any recommendations for second hand watch shopping in New York?

[Guest]

What's the word on Braun watches?

[aki]

Panda on Duck…

[Seul]

Typically not a fan of this type of watch but deary me that is nice… 

[Onairda]

It reminds me of the omega speedmaster.  I like it.

[mvb]

My new 2nd hand Marathon tsar i got of the bay. The steel band is especially nice.

[orlylow]

can't decide if a NATO strap or a leather strap(brown?) would look better on this…

[Chris]

I'd go with the brown leather on that one.  NATO wouldn't look right, in my opinion.

Love that tsar, by the way, mvb.  Thought about getting one in the past, but they're just such tall watches and I have a tendency to bang mine against things.

[davito]

^+1 leave it on leather

have done some quick recap of my watch addiction during the last five years.

these have joined and left again the party:

IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. 3714
IWC Pilots watch Chronograph Ref. 3717
IWC Pilots watch Mark 15
IWC Pilots watch Mark 16
Rolex Datejust from the 70's
Rolex GMT-Master from 1978
Rolex Submariner 16610LV (lunette verte) (bloody burglar stole it from my home)
Omega Speedmaster (bloody burglars stole it from my home)
Tudor from the 50's (forgot somewhere at one of my ex-girlfriends…maybe will get it back  :))
Nomos Orion (present to my sister)
Panerai Radiomir Blackseal Ref. 183
Panerai Luminor Submersible Ref. 24 (one of the earlier ones with polished bezel)

still have
submariner 14060M
2 Fortis

Hoping on getting another IWC in the future.

yeah watches make lots of fun 

[derivative666]

IWC is my favorite

[davito]

Hi d666 yeah will save or sell the sub hmmmm

[Mild7]

That's a fine collection Davito

[davito]

thx Mild, it was but hei still got 3 but I am not sad letting watches go, was thrilled to had em on my wrist.

[mvb]

Thanks Chris, up till now it's been ok, cant wear it with some dress shirts with a tight cuff though. Fortunately don't have to wear those a lot.

I would prefer a leather one on that omega as well orly