Um, $5,500+ for a Seiko Prospex? Holy shitAny Gundam stans out there? I know they're not as tasteful as that Ultraman Speedy but I love these, lol.
https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-n...s-40th-anniversary-with-limited-sport-watches
Um, $5,500+ for a Seiko Prospex? Holy shitAny Gundam stans out there? I know they're not as tasteful as that Ultraman Speedy but I love these, lol.
https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-n...s-40th-anniversary-with-limited-sport-watches
I have come up with 3 choices in my cursory search, and was wondering if other people can recommend other choices—
1. Rolex GMT Master II. Great watch of course, just too bad it's not easily available unless I pay 2X retail. Argh. The main reason why I'm put off from Rolex in general.
2. Nomos Zurich. No date complication, but otherwise works for me.
3. One of the Grand Seiko SBJM or SBGJ models.
I really like designs like the Glashutte Original Senator or Rolex Skydweller, but I'm sticking to my case diameter restriction.
Thanks for the suggestions. While I appreciate their minimalist innovation, I gotta have more hour markers. At least 11 of them. All 12 is always a bonus. It's a bridge too far.You could look into Ochs and Junior dual time watches. I find their watches to be extremely creative.
This one has a Ulysse Nardin movement.
https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/watches/two-time-zones-date/
This one is ETA...but again, their take is just mindblowing:
https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/watches/two-time-zones/
Thanks for the suggestions. While I appreciate their minimalist innovation, I gotta have more hour markers. At least 11 of them. All 12 is always a bonus. It's a bridge too far.
Bought a Sinn 104 today, pretty excited. First legit higher-end watch for me. I'm getting married this year and turning 30, so I wanted something nice to commemorate that.
In the meanwhile
Contacted my dealer about a 5711. I fear his estimate.
We (family) have bought 3 Pateks previously, but frankly I have no idea if it will move me up the list. I have a 5196G Calatrava and I am looking for something sporty
Also looking at other Nautilus models if the 5711 is just impossible.
Good luck moving up that list. I personally would like one but I think the waiting list is absurd.
Yup, he basically said it would still take a few years. But hey, I have time. I was eyeing it for a 40th birthday gift, but might have to wait till 50
One local AD is reporting a TEN year waitlist for a steel Rolex GMT II. lol
So a friend starting showing me watches last night - and now I have a Timex Expedition Scout on the way.
Obviously a cheaper basic watch, but I feel like it's time (haha) for me to give wearing one a proper try.
And then I read through this thread and oh boy, suddenly I want every watch I see.
Agreed. Omega's Nato straps have a specific look to them and that strap in the photo looks nothing like any of the following:That looks like a basic strap to me. Maybe it's metal mesh, but that's no one-piece like a NATO.
Well made watches with in-house movements in their premium models. Recent branding issues and losing some of the original uniqueness of the brand of late, have soured quite a few long term CW fans though. The new Trident 3 that was unveiled this week is a nice update of their most popular model line.Black/gilt Omega ought to be pretty sick.
Took this a couple days back before I'd set the date and time properly:
Absolutely love this watch. Might take a few more pics later, but it's my first upscale watch, and it's a goddamned beauty in person.
I'm already planning for my next few watch purchases and I've got a few in mind over the next few years.
What's everyone's thoughts on Christopher Ward watches btw?
Seamaster Aqua Terras come in 38.5mmI wonder if Omega will make a Seamaster under 40mm.
I'm in love with my fifty-eight and probably won't buy anther watch over 40mm as I have a small wrist.
If you're going to wear it like that then it's basically a Zulu strap. May as well buy one of those.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbKiWPF2ccs (YT: Over-Under // The Ultimate NATO Strap Technique)
Ok so this is the correct way of using a NATO Strap.
It's a fair point, but comments in the YouTube point out that Zulu variety is not as great as Natos.If you're going to wear it like that then it's basically a Zulu strap. May as well buy one of those.
So jealous. If I wasn't a one watch guy, I totally would've gotten the 62mas reissue, but alas, it was released 4 years too late for me.Didn't realize ERA had a OT for watches!
My two most favorite watches in my collection:
SLA017
SLA025
I know these Seiko reissues get a mixed reaction from WIS, mainly due to the price, but I can't get enough of them. Stunning, beautiful watches in the metal. Really looking forward to the SLA033 later this year.
So jealous. If I wasn't a one watch guy, I totally would've gotten the 62mas reissue, but alas, it was released 4 years too late for me.
Although for the price, I guess I could've gotten a pre-loved speedy and original 62mas since I didn't see a reissue going for less than 5k.
Black/gilt Omega ought to be pretty sick.
Took this a couple days back before I'd set the date and time properly:
Absolutely love this watch. Might take a few more pics later, but it's my first upscale watch, and it's a goddamned beauty in person.
I'm already planning for my next few watch purchases and I've got a few in mind over the next few years.
What's everyone's thoughts on Christopher Ward watches btw?
Welcome aboard!Hello Wristwatchera! First post in this thread (although I have peeped inside when I noticed there was a watch thread (sometime in March this year...or was that a digital watch thread??) Anyhoo.. here's a picture of my collection, ranging from cheap and cheerful to a bit more pricey, hope they are as interesting to you as they are to me...
from left to right : Think Geek, Casio F91-W, Bobo Bird wooden digital watch, Bobo Bird P19-2 zebra wood I think (upside down), Adidas watch (ive had it about 18 years i think), Even older Adidas Adventure watch (a 21st birthday gift from my parents.. 23 years ago!), Phillipe Starck Fossil Snake titanium limited edition
Welcome aboard!
That's a cool collection of watches you have there. Those two Adidas watches must have a lot of sentimental value to you. I lost an old Timex digital watch my father gave to me when I started school, and still miss it to this day. Keep them safe.
If I may ask, which watch do you gravitate towards when you start the day, or do you have a set day for each watch?
I dig it, interesting aesthetic, thanks for sharing.Stock picture of the Vostok - PS. Its uglyish but that also attached me to it more LOL
It depends entirely on the watch brand that you're dealing with.Do preorders typically go up when the embargo lifts? Aka is there a reason to stay up just in case the steel moonwatch LE looks amazing?
Out of the Omega releases, the black Steel SMP Chrono is the one that catches my eye.What do you all think about those puppies? I like the world time and the orange PO. was really hoping I'd love the Speedy but that astronaut dial is too much for me. It's a nice watch, tho.