Watches - another OCD problem
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The Globemaster has finally arrived in the antipodes. I took a look at one today, and felt a bit meh. It's a nice watch, but wasn't really compelling. I'd be more tempted by the new Ploprof.
I'm not a fan of Tag Heuer, and I consider a tourbillon to be a waste of money, so why does this appeal?
For a start it's around $16K, whereas most other tourbillons will have another zero at the end of the price tag, and despite being allegedly there to aid precision, most aren't that accurate. The Tag is COSC rated, oh and runs at 4 Hz / 28,800 vph. It feels as though they're sticking two fingers up at the establishment, and doing the horological equivalent of Sid Vicious covering Sinatra…
@Qinhan how about the IWC Pilot 36 mm? Hodinkee say it's going to be $3950, but you might be able to score a discount, and it'd be a nice size for your missus.
Or you if she didn't like it.
I would have reflexively said Nomos, but you said she doesn't like the modernist aesthetic. However, the Club has atypical look for the brand.
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I actually want that 36mm pilot for myself. I love smaller watches!
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I love Nomos but she told me their designs are "too simple" for her taste. Can't see her going for something like the IWC either as I think she tends towards the more feminine looking watches. We just browsed through the Maurice Lacroix catalogue online and she was pretty "meh".
I'm totally lost with women's watches so any other suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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The Chanel J12 is a good option, (ceramic case and bracelet, reliable and fuss-free Quartz movement, and 200M water resistance) and can be found pre-owned at around your price point. Equally nice are the smaller Panerai's (40mm case) which are unique in their appearance but not too bulky to wear. Otherwise @Cutlasshound made a good suggestion with the vintage Rolexes, and I'd add that it's probably worth looking at vintage watches from Jaeger Le Coultre (Reverso would be very nice), Cartier (Tank) and Omega
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I've just seen a review of the Longines Monopusher at FratelloWatches. It might give Mrs @Qinhan some more ideas.
I'd agree with @tmg about the Reverso being a good option, but the starting price is about $4400. Again, you might get a deal, or you could try the secondary or grey markets.
@Anesthetist I'm with you on small watches. I can also do big wristclocks. It's the mid-sized ones (around 39 mm) that I don't get on with!
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Cartier tank? It's a classic design, and a stainless steel quartz version is about right for your price range. Easily so if you go secondhand.
On a different end of the spectrum, how about the Apple watch? I don't really see the point of it myself, but I've noticed a lot of women wearing them.
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Apple and Hermès have collaborated on a watch.
Or you could get the H. Moser & Cie Swiss Alps, which is shamelessly trolling Apple. :o
But at $25K, it's a very expensive joke.
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My wife has an Apple watch and really likes the Hermes strap. Luckily, she found a generic one on Amazon for $30.
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I spent six months trying to convince my wife to get a mechanical Swiss watch. We came across the Michelle display at our local jewelry store and she instantly fell in love.
Not my cup of tea, but I don't have to wear it. She loves the ability to change the watch straps in a few seconds with no tools.
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Anyone know why diving watches are typically made with mechanical (automatic) movements rather than quartz? Automatics aren't more accurate and I'm always resetting day/date/time etc when I switch watches.
(I've been looking at the new Seiko turtle SRP777 - a reissue of the old discontinued 6309 turtle.)
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I wouldn't say that they're more frequently made with auto movements. I think that watch forums and watch geeks generally dislike quartz movements, however. As a result, what you see discussed online is disproportionately auto-centric.
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@Anesthetist, Vacheron have done a 37mm version of the Overseas. I figured it would appeal to you if they hadn't slathered it with diamonds. :o
It retains the antimagnetic case and 150m water resistance of its bigger sibling. A bling-free version would be very tempting.
The picture's from Hodinkee's best women's watches at SIHH. Unfortunately they're not in @Qinhan's price bracket, so I can't help him there.
