Watches - another OCD problem

[JDelage]

Went to a Rolex store in Mexico 2 weeks ago. Was able to try on the Explorer II which I have been lusting over. It's thicker than its measurement would suggest. The sales person told me that it can be had within 1 year in Mexico. Seems faster than in the US.

[Mizmazzle]

@JDelage I also love that watch!! Been dreaming about the black dialed one myself. My 50th is a year and some change away…I’m on the list. We'll see how it goes!

[TinMan]

@Giles I am very utilitarian with watches no matter price point I neeed them to serve a purpose other than I love looking at watches. I got spoiled with trit tubes on marathon. Thinking I saw you post a watch with a radioactive triangle. Assuming it had tritium? What manufacture?

[mclaincausey]

@TinMan ironically that indicates no radiation. Originally was there to let wearers know they didn’t use radium lume.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/blancpain-tribute-to-fifty-fathoms-no-rad-limited-edition-introducing

[kkibbey23]

I’ve got an itching for a new watch. I haven’t bought one in years, last one was a Breitling in 2007 or so….

Right now I’m starting to look at the SD43, speedmaster hell even fifty fathoms. Hopefully this year it will happen

[Graeme]

@kkibbey23 the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Glashütte Original SeaQ retail for a similar price to the Rolex, but I'd argue they're both are finer pieces of watchmaking.

If you're interested in resale, the Sea Dweller is probably the best option. The Fifty Fathoms holds its value reasonably well, and the Swatch version has boosted its popularity, but the SeaQ isn't so great. It's probably worth browsing Chrono24 to see what the current asking prices are.

However, some of the limited edition Blancpain models can be quite desirable. The Barakuda from a few years back is now fetching nearly twice its original retail price.

[kkibbey23]

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve tried on the titanium fifty fathoms and REALLY liked it, I also really like the look of the grade date. That open case back is amazing.

Resale doesn’t really matter to me personally. But I also would like it to hold some value. I know some can loose a lot of value if you ever needed to sell.

I’ve never seen a SD in person the only thing that spoke to me is it’s a little larger. As you can see from the pics I’ve got a decent sized wrist. I’ve also really liked the Big pilot and this green dial was pretty sweet

[mclaincausey]

There’s a Swatch FF coming out too that looks cool

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Mizmazzle I don’t know, but I can’t have one without the other. Thank you!

[northsouthdenimguy]

208 and SD 43

[Giles]

@mclaincausey has taught me to be very annoyed about war and peace adorning the face of watches.....

[Mizmazzle]

A boy can dream…I prefer the black dial, personally…course polar ain’t too shabby.

[Graeme]

@Giles said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@mclaincausey has taught me to be very annoyed about war and peace adorning the face of watches.....

And that is why @mclaincausey is eyeing up a Parmigiani Fleurieur with a minimalist dial.

[mclaincausey]

One of the things about the PF is that the minimalism extends to the GMT mechanism. Even to the extent that it disappears when not needed. Balancing economy of information and functionality is something I value. That means minimal but also instantly understandable.

[JDelage]

Except for the lack of a 24hr scale or day/night indicator that is... (I admit the PF is lovely.)

[Giles]

@mclaincausey said in Watches - another OCD problem:

the minimalism extends to the GMT mechanism. Even to the extent that it disappears when not needed. Balancing economy of information .

So does this (though economy is not a word that readily springs to mind)....

[mclaincausey]

@JDelage if you’re not on a multi day spelunking expedition or something those might not strictly be necessary, thus their inclusion could be superfluous depending upon use case

[Giles]

What does spelunking mean, getting as high as a kite? If I'm so out of it that I do not have a vague notion as to whether it is day or night, then knowing the time is pretty fucking irrelevant

[mclaincausey]

Hehe there’s that I suppose G.

I mentioned spelunking specifically because that was the Explorer II pitch: when you’re spelunking, or in a polar region, or whatever where you can’t tell if it’s day or night, you need this functionality.

That is what we call in product management an “edge case” that I don’t personally need to account for in a GMT.

[yannis]

Spelunking is a Greek origin word and has something to do with caves. I assume cave exploring or something of this short.