Watches - another OCD problem

[Flash]

@bertoni not quite but as you see he didnt go for the understated look

[bertoni]

Indeed mate….on the other hand, i'm sure one of those bad boys is worth more than my car

[Graeme]

Another Spider, this time from Roger Dubuis.

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider costs $468,500. So despite a fondness for pocket watches and arachnids, I'll have to pass.

[Chris]

Oh, c'mon- that's less than two months rent in Melbourne.  What's holding you back?

[Maynard Friedman]

^^ Roger Dubius?!

[Graeme]

Jaeger LeCoultre have released a new Geophysic with a dead beat second, and a world timer. This is the latter.

I'm disappointed that they've dropped the antimagnetic characteristics of the previous model. At least, as far as I can tell they have.

More at Hodinkee.

[mikesantor]

@DougNg:

@mikesantor:

Hey guys, I haven't been following the thread but I was wondering if anyone tried one of those Daluca Cordovan Nato straps? They look pretty nice. Im in the market for a new watch and am not looking to spend a ton. I was thinking,

One of these guys: http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SNZG07K1_Watch_p/snzg07k1.htm

With this guy: http://www.dalucastraps.com/shell-cordovan-nato-watch-strap-brandy-matte-buckle/

I think the Cream face on that Seiko would look sweet with the brandy color Horween shell strap.

I'm especially fond of the leather straps from Crown and Buckle. Horween leather and made in the USA

Never heard of them. Ill check it out.

I ended up grabbing a strap from DaLuca and that Seiko. LOVE IT.

[Qinhan]

I had the pleasure of stopping by my local Omega store the other day and trying on a classic Speedie.  I was initially concerned that the 42mm size would look too big on me but, despite looking larger when lined up beside my sub, these actually wear smaller than you would think.

[tigerpac]

Two classics^

[Graeme]

The new A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual, more details at aBlogToWatch.

There goes @ddtrash's life savings…

[tigerpac]

While of course technically impressive, the dial is just way too busy for my liking.

[bertoni]

Looks like it belongs on a wall.

[ddtrash]

Looks like it belongs on my wrist,…............however priced at $141,500 USD this one is firmly planted in the 'unobtainable' category.

I do agree with @tigerpac, the dial is a little busy for my taste and I would prefer the regular Datograph Up Down.

The watch movement is stunning, always loved the aesthetics and finish on Lange movements.

[bertoni]

You could sell your bike to me at a mates rate, that'll get the ball rolling. Could take some Veilance off your hands too while we're at it. You'd have the watch in no time.

[Graeme]

Watch porn so strong it'll make you go blind or bankrupt. :o

First up is the Phillips Watches Auction 2. It contains too many really, really nice pieces. Patek and Rolex are overrepresented as usual.

http://issuu.com/phillipsauction/docs/ch080515_catalog/391?e=0/30600309

And then there's the Only Watch catalogue as well.

http://www.onlywatch.com/Public/Files/watch_gallery/OnlyWatch_2015-auctioncatalogue.pdf

If anyone fancies the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, the estimate is CHF 3,500 to 4,500. Surely someone around here can afford that.

[Graeme]

[Tempvs]

I would love to buy the Black Bay but 3-5000 Swiss francs is never going to happen.
It's going to make between 15000-25000 I think. Maybe more.

[Anesthetist]

@Tempvs:

I would love to buy the Black Bay but 3-5000 Swiss francs is never going to happen.
It's going to make between 15000-25000 I think. Maybe more.

I think you have a point.

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[Graeme]

I think that the Tudor will go a for a lot more than the estimate too. So will the Patek.

If you look at the Only Watch results for 2011 and 2013 then there were a lot of pieces going at the bottom end of their estimates, or even some way below. The Patek will make up for any shortfall.

My guess is that there will be a few bargains on the night. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bell & Ross, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton pieces go for less.

[Tempvs]

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