Watches - another OCD problem
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Hodinkee have brought out one of their limited editions that:
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Mere mortals can afford.
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Hasn't sold out in minutes.
It's a Swatch Sistem 51 watch, based on a 1984 watch from their second collection. It looks quite fun, and is a not unreasonable $150.
More details at the 'Dink.
This is a sharp watch. And one that I can afford.
Pardon my lack of good watch knowledge. Would you consider this brand over others at a similar price point?
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@celik the Sistem51 is a way for Swatch to manufacture a cheap, mechanical movement. I'm not sure whether they can be serviced, I think that they're reasonably accurate.
They're probably not a bad bet for $150 or so.
Tissot have produced the Swissmatic, which Hodinkee covered recently. It's an upgraded derivative of the Sistem51, and replaces some of the plastic parts with metal, which should make it more durable. They start at $395, so a bump up for the Swatch.
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On the other hand, I've actually read about guys that will never have their watch serviced, wait until it seizes up, then buy a complete new movement and have a local repair shop swap it in. If you only have to do that once every 10-15 years, it might be the cheaper option.
Funny enough, I had a friends who’s dad bought me a fake Franck Muller in Chinatown back in 2005. It has a mechanical movement, and somehow still works. It has been my most reliable watch for more than a decade and actually works very well… Part of me wonders if the fake was made better than the real thing haha [emoji23]
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@celik glad to help
@Appfaff I saw a comment the other day that the ETA movements are super reliable because so many have been made, and all the problems have been ironed out over time. The chances are that the fake Franck Muller uses one of these, or a clone such as a Selita, so that might explains its lifespan.
Then again, real Mullers also use an ETA based movement.
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I’ll take a pic of it later and maybe you can recognize the movement since it’s a glass back.
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After admiring and drooling over this for the last 3 years, one of these finally came up for grabs in a price range I could semi-afford (although I am currently moving some of my gear to help cover the costs).
I realize there are some very strong opinions about panerai on both sides of the fence, but this particular model has always been one that really appealed to me.
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Absolutely stunning
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@tigerpac I can't see the photo. What were you trying on?
@Dstauffer I'm not really a Panerai fan, though my love of the Mare Nostrum has been documented here, but I do like that one.
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@Dstauffer your Panerai is one of the more sedate models. I think that the brand's aesthetics work better when dialled back a notch or two.
I saw a Panerai a few months back that had a sunburst dial, the 687, which I rather liked.
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love panerai. regret selling the 005. will have to get it back one day along with a 233..
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I finally made my decision and chose a watch that I believe is very much “me.” It’s not flashy, is substantial in weight, and kind of “punk rock” in a way.
Very happy with my decision, and it’s procurement for the celebration of my 30th birthday (next week) is all the more meaningful. A very special thanks to the friend who was able to facilitate the sale for me.
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I’m not much of a watch guy but that is stunning Adam.
