Watches - another OCD problem
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Around here, nothing is as common as Rolex (for high end watches, that is). For a long time in the oil industry, the custom was to go buy a Rolex as soon as you got your first good well. It made sense- Rolex used to be tough, accurate, high quality watches at a premium, but still acceptable, price. After a while, it was part of the standard dress for the oilfields and the office. As a result, there are still lots of guys wearing the Rolex they bought in the 60s, 70s, 80s, etc.
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I have steered clear of Panerai as a brand. In my opinion they have gone too far with "limited releases". They seem to release a huge amount of "limited releases" which seem relatively easy to pick up. If I were a Panerai collector I would be getting fed up of the increasing number of "limited releases" that de-value the brand.
My opinion regarding Rolex is changing for the better. I had never really considered them before due to the fact they were relatively common, frequently copied and had quite a lot of negative stigma attached to them and by association the owner.
I have warmed to them as they are independent, make their own movements, and are robust. I am not keen on the new maxi face and cases but an original sea dweller is a stunning and functional timepiece.As I have learned more about watches, my taste and requirements have also evolved. I would probably choose an independent watch companies product over an offering from one of the big three corporate groups, Richemont, Swatch and LVMH. I like the independents as they manufacture their own movements as opposed to using ETA ebauches. Absolutely nothing wrong with ETA based movements, but I like the idea of an independent watch manufactured entirely in house.
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I'm not a big fan of Panerais, but there are a couple of Radomirs that I like, and the antimagnetic 389 appeals for its spec.
If I was feeling brave then I'd spend that sort of money on a Habring2. I've posted about them a few times before.
Were I less brave then a Jaeger LeCoultre or Zenith. I prefer the former, but some of the limited editions produced by the latter offer relatively good value in comparison to other manufactures. And they do the odd crazy special…
A Jaeger Reverso would be a quirky choice, and their sports watches are understated and overlooked.
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One I don't wear often enough. The Japanese domestic Seiko Alpinist.
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great watch Anesthetist.
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And very reasonable:
this legit? ???
the seiko 007 is 50% off…wtf?! -
Price looks about right. Ignore the "retail" price; that's almost always bullshit.
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The Calibre de Cartier Diver has just been announced.
Despite its appearance, it's actually a fully certified to ISO 6425 as a diving watch. A lot of the diving watches on sale don't meet that, the Panerai Luminors and IWC Aquatimer are the only ones I know of, though there are a number of uncertified designs that allegedly exceed the standard.
I like it because it's different.
More over at Hodinkee.
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I hate those long date windows. If today is the 8th, I'm pretty sure I can figure out that yesterday was the 7th and tomorrow is the 9th all by myself. And if they're going to try and make some sort of design argument in its favor, then I'd like to see a better, more balanced looking watch face.
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Exactly Chris, though I am a fan of the numerals, Roman and Arabic alike.
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gotcha G.!
Nice Rafa lets talk to a buddy of mine next time you r around. His store is around my neighbourhood and he is carrying great stuff. Maybe he has something nice for u
is that a 2nd hand store for watches maybe? if so i've been to that one already
def. need to check it out again though…Not 2nd only
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I hate those long date windows. If today is the 8th, I'm pretty sure I can figure out that yesterday was the 7th and tomorrow is the 9th all by myself. And if they're going to try and make some sort of design argument in its favor, then I'd like to see a better, more balanced looking watch face.
Along the same lines, I don't get (other than horological value) why they put the year on watches. "Ohhhh it's 2013 still?!?!?"
