Watches - another OCD problem

[Giles]

@obbigood Do you know if it's original or reissue?

[Chris]

Almost positive it's a recent model- not nearly enough wear to be from the early sixties.

[Graeme]

The local IWC boutique had a selection of pieces from the 150th anniversary collection, including the Pallweber in steel.

It's a 45mm watch, so quite big, but felt comfortable on the wrist. The blue lacquer dial is absolutely gorgeous, it's a deep colour that changes with the light. And the changeover of the time has a very satisfying mechanical click.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiD3xdrHjWT/

I want one!

[Giles]

it's still fugly imo

[rocket]

Kinda like it somehow and I am usual the first in the fugly line…

[neph93]

@rocket:

I am usually the first in the fugly line…

Don’t be too hard on yourself buddy… you dress very well [emoji8]

[rocket]

[Chris]

I like it.

Not at IWC prices, however.

[Graeme]

@Chris some IWC watches are reasonably priced. This isn't one of them.

I like the fact that the watch is a bit polarising. I'd rather something produces extreme reactions either way, rather than being a bit meh.

[Chris]

I'm starting to trend that way myself.  Don't get me wrong, if I'm buying, I'll pick something mainstream 99% of the time.  Practicality matters more if it's something I'm going to wear regularly.  But if money isn't a concern, then, yeah, bring on the weird.

[JDelage]

I don't mind weird, but that piece just doesn't look that interesting to me, design wise. The mechanics are cool though.

[Damienos74]

Freakin’ love this watch especially on a custom Whisky Shell Cordovan strap. A forever piece…The only one getting old is me.

[rocket]

@Filthy:

Also this ad for a watch came with the jeans if you're interested

[JDelage]

Tudor Submariner?

[Appfaff]

YeH and the band says Rolex - I know they are the same Company but I figured they left any Rolex branding for the real thing…

Either way, I really like it.

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[Snowy]

Looks like 1 person only?  - http://www.samurai-j.com/samurai/blog/?p=17069

"In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Samurai, we will present a watch of special specifications with a samurai stamp on the face of the antique tudor submariner for "one person in lottery". "

[Graeme]

There's a piece at aBlogToWatch about how some of the Swiss companies are restricting supply.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/why-some-watches-rolex-patek-philippe-impossible-retail/

I wonder if there's less of a masterplan at play than Ariel Adams is suggesting. I'm wondering if (say) Rolex have cut back on production as they tool up for their new movements.

I also suspect that some of these shortages are exaggerated. I've heard a few anecdotes of people placing an order, being told it'll be eighteen months, only for the piece to arrive within a matter of weeks.

I'm surprised that dealers get sent a box of watches each month, rather than having any choice in what they carry. That seems a really stupid way to run a business.

Also, if a buyer can't get their chosen piece, there's a good chance they might buy something more readily available instead. I think that there's got to be a more careful balancing act between supply and demand than the article suggests.

[JDelage]

What's clear is that I haven't seen a plain steel sub at a Rolex dealership in months - both in Europe and the US.

[A Former User]

Should arrive tomorrow  Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300m WAB2010.BA0804

[Chris]

@Graeme:

I'm surprised that dealers get sent a box of watches each month, rather than having any choice in what they carry. That seems a really stupid way to run a business.

I read that part of the article to my wife and said the same thing.  She just shrugged and said that it's common in luxury goods (like the expensive purses she craves).

Still seems stupid to me, but I'm no expert and they are, so it must make sense at some level.