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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • louisboscoL
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      @neph93 to be fair to everyone and all brands, i'd even say don't look at this thread. start seeing out mechanical watches, then learn about movements then figure the brands you like and why you like them..

      Eg. i started out with a simple kenneth cole automatic movement. heck, i didn't even know what movement was in it. all i know is the more i wore it, it'll keep ticking on.. then i slowly explored seikos and stumbled upon steinhart and vostok. before graduating to swiss brands.

      what i can safely say is to look at swiss ETA/unitas movements as they're fairly common and used by most watch brands putting out entry level watches. even the old panerai's are run with a modified swiss eta movement before they starting producing in house movements..

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      • ChrisC
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        For anyone considering picking up a potentially expensive watch habit, I'd say that the second-hand market is your best friend.  Watches depreciate on a scale comparable to cars.

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        • SeulS
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          So you're telling everyone to… watch out...

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          • mikebarhootM
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            ^,^^ about time.

            And for the record if you are looking at a preowned Panerai. Make damn sure all the paperwork is in order as well. Replications are so good that w/o paperwork its VERy difficult to tell them apart. My $0.02

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            • JDelageJ
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              What's a good 2nd hand marketplace for a US based (potential) buyer? Preferably something not too "wild wild West"….

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              • louisboscoL
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                @Chris:

                Watches depreciate on a scale comparable to cars.

                except pateks and rolexes..

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • SeulS
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                  Worldwide though: https://www.watchrecon.com/

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                  • neph93N
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                    Thanks everyone. I think @louisbosco has a point that my research needs to start at a basic level. I’m becoming familiar with strap types and learning about movements is next. As far as the style of watch I like, I need to study things a little more. Lots of useful links provided here.

                    At the end of the day I’m not looking for a new hobby, just one decent timepiece. Although there was a time I just wanted a decent pair of jeans and look how that went…

                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                    • UnTuckedU
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                      @neph93:

                      At the end of the day I’m not looking for a new hobby, just one decent timepiece. Although there was a time I just wanted a decent pair of jeans and look how that went…

                      Which is exactly why I look, but don't dig in this thread, lol! I tend to over-do hobbies, so I know getting too deep in this thread could be tragic, lol!

                      I just want one nice, classic piece that I'll be able to proudly pass on to my son in the future…

                      In search of:
                      IHV-04, med.
                      IHSH-185, large
                      IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                      • S
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                        I've chosen regular Seiko to obsess over.  I love the look, and I can give in a little to the collector impulse, because the price isn't really limiting for me.  This thread is dangerous, though.  Lots of eye-candy.

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                        • neph93N
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                          @UnTucked:

                          I just want one nice, classic piece that I'll be able to proudly pass on to my son in the future…

                          That’s sort of the idea, but in my case, I’d have buy to ALL the watches…

                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                            @neph93:

                            At the end of the day I’m not looking for a new hobby, just one decent timepiece.

                            Picked up a single Rolex GMT Master 2, been enough over a year in to not even think about something else, considering the cost. Never plan on buying another watch again, don't even look, don't think I'll ever look with interest again..maybe apple watch down the road, but they're a throw away yearly more so than a life piece…

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                            • neph93N
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                              ^ that would be nice. I’ve started looking closely at Seiko Grands on the 2nd market. Seems as good a place to start as any.

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                              • Max PowerM
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                                @neph93 I am / was just like you. I didn't wear a watch since I was 14 and didn't intend to do so. I liked to look at magazines and shopping windows but mainly to be surprised for what Prices watches can be sold.

                                The Major Change happened when an old colleague of mine talked about his watch collection with the same Passion that I do about clothing. After that I started looking around, but I still don't find many watches that appeal to me, for example I don't like metal wristbands and too much functions. Rolex for example lacks some understatement IMO. Pinion and Sinn were the ones I liked best for their aesthetic and value.

                                I'm super happy with what I've got now, but I already start to look around….so I guess it's another possibility to develop a new expensive hobby.

                                @elclintor:

                                > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  Something like the Omega Railmaster strikes me as being the ideal one watch.

                                  It's in a steel case, so should withstand knocks relatively well; it's more accurate than the COSC chronometer standard; the size means it'll sit under a shirt sleeve, and and a strap it'll probably dress up for formal occasions reasonably well; it's anti-magnetic; and has long service intervals.

                                  Rolex, Patek Philippe, Panerai, Grand Seiko, and pretty much any brand will offer similar models. (The Patek 5522a is the well-heeled version.)

                                  @neph93 the Grand Seikos looks like a good place to start. Just don't look up the Credor Eichi II. 🙂

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    However, if you're looking at Grand Seikos, the Spring Drive Snowflake seems like an appropriate choice.

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                                    • madmondayM
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                                      I got this:

                                      but it is too big for my puny wrist, any suggestions for something that looks like the tuna but is smaller & also any suggestions for where I can sell the tuna can with little drama?

                                      please & thanks

                                      head high, middle finger higher

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @Chris:

                                        However, if you're looking at Grand Seikos, the Spring Drive Snowflake seems like an appropriate choice.

                                        Well I am a snowflake, after all [emoji23]

                                        That really is a remarkable article btw.

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @madmonday Seiko sell a range of Prospex watches at various price points in smaller case sizes. This one has a 44mm case, which is still large, but somewhat smaller than the 48mm of your current watch.

                                          Otherwise you could look at other vintage styled diver's watches. The Tudor Black Bay range starts around $3000 (I think), and are pretty popular.

                                          No idea where to sell the old one. A forum might be the best bet.

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            @UnTucked:

                                            I tend to over-do hobbies

                                            i was thinking recently about collecting model airplanes. the current passenger jets. they just look so beautiful..

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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