Watches - another OCD problem

[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

[Anesthetist]

@endo IWC mustve been on crack when they came up with that price

[Giles]

"Its innovative rotating bezel system replaces the crown, allowing all adjustments to be made while wearing a space suit with gloves."

Exactly what I had been missing in a watch

[endo]

Haven't you booked a ticket for Elon's carriage yet?

[Giles]

Call me boring, but I'd rather sail SAKURA to Sardina/Tunis......Oh wait.....

[Graeme]

I saw an IWC Venturer in Melbourne a couple of months ago, and I quite liked it. It's very different, but that's the appeal. Besides, how many people (other than @Giles) actually wear their diver's or pilot's watch for what they're intended.

If you want something a bit more traditional, Blancpain has just released a new Bathyscaphe. Details at Monochrome.

[goosehd]

I really wish Blancpain would do another issue/reissue of the no rad or the version with the moisture indicator and no date. If they did that I would buy one in a heartbeat.

[Graeme]

@goosehd Blancpain used to do a couple of limited editions each year, and these tended to have a retro or reissue theme. The No Rad or Milspec (moisture indicator) models were examples of these.

They haven't produced one for a while, the Bathyscaphe I mentioned above is the first in a long time. Maybe you'll be in luck in the near future.

[Cole]

The New member to the family just arrived today.

The budged for fancy toys is spend for the next 2 years, I guess.

[Anesthetist]

Well done!

[AdamJ]

@Cole lovely mate, very similar to my dream watch. One day!

[Cole]

@AdamJ said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@Cole lovely mate, very similar to my dream watch. One day!

Hey @AdamJ , yes that was one of the other two options I had in mind. But I wanted the NTTD version since I first saw it and neither the black one, nor the 60th Bond anniversary version (which is beautiful) would have scratched that itch.

The black one is a real stunner though. Maybe in a few years there is room for more Omegas here (my wive does not read the forum, so I'm safe to say this here )

Some better pics of the NTTD:

[Anesthetist]

Mine says hi!