The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
-
I have mixed feelings about that metal square G-Shock.
On one hand, it's pretty cool and I kind of want one.
On the other hand, I feel like a $500 metal G-Shock is kind of an oxymoron. G's are supposed to be lightweight and relatively inexpensive (on top of being super durable).
It's like expensive Chinese food.
Or jumbo shrimp.
Same. I dig the new look but not the price tag. I beat the crap out of my plastic G-Shock and the metal version isn't something that strikes me as durable. If I had $500 to piss away on a novelty item then i'd consider it but i'll stick with my $50 plastic version til it dies (which may never happen).
-
There's a review of the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date at Monochrome. It might appeal to people because it's bronze, and has a teeny 36mm diameter.
It's a nice looking piece, and I think the smallest bronze watch I've seen so far. Most tend to be larger, dive watch styles.
List price is CHF 1800, which will work out just above $1800.
-
There's a review of the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date at Monochrome. It might appeal to people because it's bronze, and has a teeny 36mm diameter.
It's a nice looking piece, and I think the smallest bronze watch I've seen so far. Most tend to be larger, dive watch styles.
List price is CHF 1800, which will work out just above $1800.
Sexy…
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
THese last few posts have turned me on to bronze wathces… I need to make a purchase soon ::)
This Gruppo Gamma caught my eye on Instagram (although I'm not sold on the Cal dial, but I understand there will be other options):
-
That is nice, though like you, I'm not sold on the Cali dial. Makes my low level OCD crank up unpleasantly. I'll have to keep an eye out for the other dial options.
-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_dial
I dislike it too…...
-
isn't +/-30sec per day a bit much for $850?
Yeah, that's so bad I thought it must be a typo. The ETA 2824 is capable of much, much better accuracy. I'd expect closer to +/-10 seconds, and wouldn't be surprised at +/-5.
-
The Californian dial doesn't bother my OCD. I quite like this Panerai that I saw a few weeks ago.
My OCD would be more affected by the accuracy, and the sharp looking corners on the case.
Personally, I'd either get a Hamilton or Seiko, or spend a bit more on a Tissot or Longines.
-
Just checked, and the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze is $1900 according to Hodinkee. It's probably the cheapest Swiss watch in bronze.
Most Oris pieces can be had for 30% or more off at Jomashop, so I'd expect a similar discount for the bronze one in the not too distant future.
-
Is Jomashop a reliable retailer?
From a quick Google, they sound pretty reliable, and the watches are authentic.
However, anything they sell will have a Jomashop, rather than manufacturer's, warranty. There are a few unhappy customers who've had trouble getting things fixed.
Personally, I'd look up prices of my desired watch on Chrono24, Jomashop, Ashford, and Watchmaxx, and use that to negotiate with an authorised dealer.
-
Thanks for the tip. I’ve done a web search myself and got the same impression. I asked specifically because I read a while back that the Scandi web retailer of luxury watches urverket.se/no/de has received criticism for some of the same drawbacks you mention. I now understand that these issues seem standard for this kind of «grey market» web retailer.
The prices for the models I’m drawn to are more expensive on Urverket than on the international/US sites but I need to do some math because I’m pretty sure import duty will be a bastard and that may eat up any savings that could be made.
The watches I’m looking at are certainly at the lower end of the market, so the warranty service issue with these sites doesn’t bother me so much.
