Watches - another OCD problem

[dave28]

@Chris:

I don't see any value added to having the movement assembled by hand, by a single watchmaker.  It smells of marketing BS to justify low volume and high prices.

It is bull. You can regulate a £28 Russian hand wound watch to be 2 seconds a day out, not service it for ten years and it still bloody runs fine lol. The Swiss are professional con artists

[JDelage]

@Giles:

I have done a little bit of research, the black dial one which is  ref 3710/1a is probably a better watch.  It retains the original monoblock case design (more modern version have a 3-part case with sapphire caseback), and is only 8mm thick even though it has the IZR complication….

Yeah, this is a multi-generational heirloom watch. With this and a dress watch, you are set for life. Just as iconic as the AP Royal Oak but a lot less in-your-face. Great find.

[Graeme]

Gem studded Colt revolver clock. :o

Oh, and very nice watch @Giles.

[AdamJ]

@Graeme:

Gem studded Colt revolver clock. :o

Just why!

[louisbosco]

@Giles:

May have just found the bargain of all bargains on one of these…...Wasn't looking for one and did not even know I wanted one.....But, well you know.......

I should get my mitts on it in a month or so.......

DO IT! will be looking forward to seeing one of those in person… 

[mclaincausey]

@AdamJ:

@Graeme:

Gem studded Colt revolver clock. :o

Just why!

Insecurity driven by inadequacy.

[Graeme]

I was in Melbourne today and spotted the Casio G-Shock in titanium. It looks similar to the steel version, but is significantly lighter. The PVD coating gives it a rubber look.

There was also the digital camouflage version.

I like them both, though they're two and a half times the price of the steel version. The crystal has been upgraded to sapphire instead of mineral glass, and the salesman reckoned that they're better finished.

[Seul]

They're both way cool. But I think you're only allowed to wear the camo if this is your ride:

[Graeme]

@Seul I could live with that!

[Seul]

You and me both… Zero fucks given 

[Chris]

I like that camo one way more than I would've expected, but that is a lot of money for G Shock.

[mclaincausey]

For a watch like the G-shock, I think plastic is a better case material. Lightweight, durable, cheaper, and the thing is already fugly so it's not like it changes the aesthetic. YMMV, $0.02, etc

[Anesthetist]

They make a similar blue ti Gshock that’ve drooled over for almost a year now. Really well done.

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[DougNg]

@Anesthetist:

They make a similar blue ti Gshock that’ve drooled over for almost a year now. Really well done.

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This one?

https://mimosjewelry.com/collections/digital/products/digital-gmwb5000g-2

[Giles]

Doing what it was made for….

[browniemcghee]

Such a great watch.  Glad you are putting it through its paces.

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[JDelage]

What are the stainless steel watches that have become hard to find, or largely unavailable?

• Rolex: Submariner, Daytona
• Patek: Nautilus

Not sure about:

• AP: Royal Oak
• Rolex: Deep Sea

[Graeme]

The Rolex Daytona, GMT Master, Sky Dweller, and possibly the Submariner. I don't know about the Yacht Master.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus and also the Aquanaut.

I don't know about the Royal Oak, but I think that some models are scarce.

[louisbosco]

they're all available. just gotta buy a datejust or two first.. 

[Anesthetist]

As for AP, in Tortola & St Thomas we saw quite a few of the more complicated ROs but only one “base” model. The dealers were apparently supposed to limit one to a person but I imagine money talks.

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