Watches - another OCD problem

Overall, I like the idea of an all gold watch. I’ve been looking at them for years, but I just don’t think I’d wear one enough on the bracelet. A black NATO kind of tones it down and makes it a lot more wearable to me. I’d love to find either a 1680 nipple dial or an ‘80s to early ‘90s 16618. I’d even buy a head-only if the price made sense, but every time I look, the difference between a head-only and a complete watch just isn’t enough. At that point, I’d rather have the bracelet too.

The other thing that gives me pause is all the Franken watches out there. I’m pretty hesitant to drop $25k+- on one unless it has really solid provenance or is coming from a dealer I trust.

Chibs

Sub today

northsouthdenimguy

goosehd

@northsouthdenimguy love the look of the strap with the watch! I originally had been looking at the two tone version and the dealer phoned me to let me know it was in…I tried on both the two tone and the version I have now and immediately knew which one I wanted. It’s not an everyday watch for me, but something I enjoy rotating once in a while.

You’ll know when you see the watch you want and the time is right…I wasn’t looking and it found me. The same will happen to you

NickD

@northsouthdenimguy You're right, vintage is a minefield. And you have to do your own die diligence as the dealers (every one I've seen) either don't know enough, or don't disclose everything.

The black and gold 1680 Sub looks amazing.

FlavourFade

@northsouthdenimguy big fan of all gold watches, not that a rolex is actually in the cards for me

Jord

@FlavourFade The Sopranos has some awesome watches on the show

Chibs

@FlavourFade maaaaan I miss that guy and that show.

The end.

FlavourFade

@Chibs @Jord nothing like it, I just finished it couple months ago, can't wait for the rewatch

endo

IWC Venturer Vertical Drive

Iron Heart - The Future

Watches - another OCD problem