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    Watches - another OCD problem

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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…

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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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…

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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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.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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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.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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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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                                  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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                                  • louisboscoL
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                                    @Graeme:

                                    Given Amazon can ship books worldwide pretty cheaply, I'm surprised that Hodinkee couldn't figure out a cheaper delivery option. 😞

                                    text me your address. i'm almost done reading mine. i'll send it to you for a read and safe keep for the time being..

                                    "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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                                      Not the best pic but I've followed popular opinion and put the bond nato strap on my Steinhart Ocean one vintage

                                      and also proves those weren't my hands in earlier pics! @Seul

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        @neph93 @Clint_D was wearing one of my grail watches when we met in Austin.  He bought it BNIB at well under list and was nice enough to let me have the seller info.  I can let you have that info if you wish.

                                        FWIW, I think that a Grand Seiko is the watch that I was meant to end up owning.  It's Japanese, it's impeccably made, it does not follow trends, not many people would have the foggiest what you are wearing and in the main they are brilliantly understated.

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • AppfaffA
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                                          ^ It was a truly beautiful watch, that’s for sure!

                                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                          • Clint_DC
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                                            It also keeps amazing time, which seems to be somewhat rare in the high end mechanical watch world.  The Spring Drive movement is accurate within 15 seconds per month.

                                            ATX IH Hoarder

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