Watches

[EdipisReks1]

I miss that DJ a bit.  It was too small for my wrist, though.

[luvdunhill]

That Omega Railmaster will find its way to me at some point. With Omegas not holding their value extremely well on the used market, yet the relatively small number of these - recommendations on strategy to acquire?

 

[EdipisReks1]

2 hours ago, luvdunhill said:

That Omega Railmaster will find its way to me at some point. With Omegas not holding their value extremely well on the used market, yet the relatively small number of these - recommendations on strategy to acquire?

 

Wait until one pops up on Chrono24 for a price you like.  It'll happen, sooner or later.

[luvdunhill]

Wait until one pops up on Chrono24 for a price you like.  It'll happen, sooner or later.

So, the numbers aren't too limited - in the grand scheme of things?

[EdipisReks1]

2 minutes ago, luvdunhill said:

 

So, the numbers aren't too limited - in the grand scheme of things?

 

No, not really.  I've seen much, much, much more limited come up for sale on a pretty regular basis.  There is currently a Dufour Simplicity listed.

3557 of each is a larger enough number that it wouldn't be a limited edition, for other brands.  Remember that Maurice Lacroix I bought?  I had no trouble tracking one down, and they had made about 200 (another watch that was just too thick).

Edited March 23, 2017 by EdipisReks1

[Hopstretch]

Speaking of limited editions, yes please.

 

[TMoney]

Apple started selling the Nike bands for the nerd-watch separately so I picked one up.

I like it. Light-weight and breathable.

[EdipisReks1]

I have to say, I really rather like the Bulgari Octo Finissimo.  It's also a lot less expensive than I would have expected.

[bjarnetv]

6 hours ago, Hopstretch said:

Speaking of limited editions, yes please.

 

one day when i'm loaded i will hunt one of those down!
 

for now i will keep staring at my sbgh001, and forget it exists.

[Emooze]

My SCED035 which I don't think I ever posted but it did get recognition from a fellow watch nerd recently. It's a good understated watch and my daily wear right now.

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[grawk]

1 minute ago, Emooze said:

My SCED035 which I don't think I ever posted but it did get recognition from a fellow watch nerd recently. It's a good understated watch and my daily wear right now.

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That's understated?

[Emooze]

Compared to what I normally see, yes.

[Dusty Chalk]

...?

[Grahame]

Interesting ...

http://wornandwound.com/review/seiko-x-giugiaro-sced035-ripley-review/

[Hopstretch]

Lot of online bitching about the 41mm size but I think they will sell a boatload of these bigger steel Datejusts. Including one to me. The blue sunray dial is so choice. Baton markers still a bit chunky but the larger dial helps in this regard.

 

[VPI]

Yeah. I will be buying one of those myself. Love the blue dial.


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[EdipisReks1]

17 hours ago, Emooze said:

My SCED035 which I don't think I ever posted but it did get recognition from a fellow watch nerd recently. It's a good understated watch and my daily wear right now.

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Being the big Alien fan I am, I've come so close to buying one of those, several times.  Nice, man.

[EdipisReks1]

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Edited April 1, 2017 by EdipisReks1

[EdipisReks1]

GMT goes off to ABC Watchwerks, tomorrow.  Movement service, plus they are putting a conservative chamfer on the lugs (and welding up, if necessary). I have been quoted 6 weeks.  We'll see.  The last time I was quoted 6 weeks, it took 8 months, and less was being done.

[EdipisReks1]

This is a checkup: how are you and your wife liking the new watches, Chris?  Still happy?

[Hopstretch]

5 hours ago, EdipisReks1 said:

The last time I was quoted 6 weeks, it took 8 months, and less was being done.

Story of the (watch) service industry! Really is amazing how bad both the manufacturers and independents can be. Maybe the current sales slump will help -- fewer pieces going out the door to come back for service. But they'll probably also eliminate watchmaker positions to cut costs, so who knows? 

[luvdunhill]

I need to get some servicing done myself. I mean, have someone else do the servicing. Yes, that too.

[EdipisReks1]

6 hours ago, luvdunhill said:

I need to get some servicing done myself. I mean, have someone else do the servicing. Yes, that too.

I'll let you know how ABC does.  I'm having a very specific late 60s chamfer cut into the lugs. If they can do that right, they can do anything. 

Edited May 10, 2017 by EdipisReks1

[tkam]

Bought one of these recently:  Christopher Ward C65 Trident Vintage Edition

[Rossliew]

Anyone here find the Seiko Tuna watches attractive?