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The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    Mizmazzle
    見習いボス
    @Memphisakers
    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

    @Memphisakers ok ok!! I actually could use a watch roll. Maybe a box. Not quite sure. But I’ve got three watches and they just sort of hang out in my closet “unhoused.”

    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      Also, I see you’re an Orient man, Josh…thoughts and opinions on the brand?

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        Memphisakers
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 25 Aug 2021

        I LOVE Orient watches! They have been in the business for over 100 years. They make in house hacking/hand winding auto movements that are extremely accurate. Also have a lot of interchangeable parts with seiko such as crystals/hand sets for customizing.

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          Mizmazzle
          見習いボス
          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

          Right on man! I’ll have to look into them more closely.

          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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            Graeme
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

            Swatch have followed up the Moonswatch with a Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Now you can copy @Giles's watch for a lower budget and with more orange. 😁

            Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

            The movement is Swatch's Sistem 51, which Hodinkee notes maintains Biver's statement that there has never been a quartz Blancpain, nor ever will be.

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              @Graeme
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @Graeme Isn’t $400 USD pretty steep or is it right for what it is?

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                Anesthetist
                見習いボス
                Joined: 14 May 2011

                👎🏼👎🏼

                IG: bluehandsslim

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                  Graeme
                  啓蒙家
                  @goosehd
                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                  @goosehd the Swatch Sistem51 watches sell for between $165 and $270, so sit at a similar price point to the MoonSwatch.

                  Are they overpriced? Probably. But that's also true for most Swiss watches. 😁

                  Will I get one? Probably not. I suspect that others will make their own call based on price, brand equity, and whether they like the look of the watches.

                  It'll be interesting to see how these sell. I don't expect there to be the same frenzy as there was with the MoonSwatch. It's a more insider brand, and the price is quite a bit higher.

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                    Anesthetist
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                    I think they will sell out instantly with resellers taking the glut of them.

                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      I dislike the concept, but like their namesake, they are, in my admittedly biased opinion, beautiful things.....

                      Now, for some real......

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                      "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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                        Mr Linz
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        @goosehd
                        Joined: 27 Dec 2021

                        @goosehd It's nice that they've used the automatic movement in this one, whether that's worth 150 extra bucks more than the Moonswatch I'm not sure...

                        I'm a little torn on this one. I think it's cool that BP gets some love and that'll help others find the brand. But the design of the watch doesn't get me super excited. Maybe the blue or white one will look good in the plastic...

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                          Graeme
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                          @Giles that Fifty Fathoms is a lovely piece.

                          @Mr-Linz you could always save up for an original! 😁

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                            ddtrash
                            Haraki san Expert
                            @Giles
                            Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                            @Giles I agree, it is tightrope act they are walking in my opinion, they could easily start cheapening / diminishing their own brands if not careful with these kind of releases.

                            I hope this is not the thin end of the wedge.

                            There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                              Mr Linz
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              @Graeme
                              Joined: 27 Dec 2021

                              @Graeme Definitely better to go with the original! It's a lovely watch but it doesn't speak to me that much. Maybe a vintage one...

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                                IH-GARY
                                Haraki san Student
                                Joined: 3 Jan 2017

                                I think I will be giving the queue for Swatch Blancpain a miss!

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                                My contribution, to urban blues…

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                                  Mr Linz
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  @IH-GARY
                                  Joined: 27 Dec 2021

                                  @IH-GARY Wow! Forget that noise...

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                                  • louisboscoL
                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    I disliked the omega Swatch a lot because it was a quartz movement. but now that this is an automatic movement (albeit, nothing to scream about), I don't know how I feel about it. kinda like it, kinda don't

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

                                    • Harvey Specter
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                                    • EisenherzE
                                      Eisenherz
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                                      Seiko prospex scuba sbcm029. 8f35 Movement. I like it

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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        @Eisenherz
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        @Eisenherz those have gotten pretty collectible and for a good reason. You wear it well!

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        • CutlasshoundC
                                          Cutlasshound
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 28 Oct 2013

                                          Seiko mod that recently picked up. I really like it. Very well finished.

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                                          I ain't got time to bleed.

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