December 24, 20214 yr On 12/20/2021 at 7:48 AM, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said: been awhile since we've done this, and probably have some new folks on the board... what's your holy grail watch? Tiffany 5711. Working on it. Didn’t think I’d ever get my original grail…AP royal oak chrono green dial but have a great guy. Only 125 of that one. 170 of the 5711. Tis the thread to brag.
December 24, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said: This Lange does it for me for some reason. 100%
December 24, 20214 yr 55 minutes ago, ChiTownDoc said: Tiffany 5711. Working on it. Didn’t think I’d ever get my original grail…AP royal oak chrono green dial but have a great guy. Only 125 of that one. 170 of the 5711. Tis the thread to brag. Dude that watch is heinous lol
December 24, 20214 yr 16 minutes ago, G650 said: Dude that watch is heinous lol It's more the chase. I pretty much only wear like 4-5 of them but chasing down what you can't have is the fun. For every day I usually have the aquanut 5164A. If I do gold/heading out the Patek 59801r. But to me grail is something you really can't get. Also getting them anything close to retail and you've made a hell of an investment. I grabbed the RM055 Bubba white legend to lift weights and play tennis in because I'm that guy who always has to have a watch on. It's 100% a dbag watch. Pretty sure it's 5x what I paid. I don't discriminate - unless it's a god damn hublot...fuck those. Edit: also I DO like the tiffany 5711 and LOVE the green dial AP but I'm saying I totally get how they're too gaudy for many. If it's something that holds value/goes up I'm happy to jump on it. Getting anything worthwhile at retail these days is next to impossible. Edited December 25, 20214 yr by ChiTownDoc
December 25, 20214 yr Tiffany 5711. Working on it. Didn’t think I’d ever get my original grail…AP royal oak chrono green dial but have a great guy. Only 125 of that one. 170 of the 5711. Tis the thread to brag. If you get that 5711, I'm coming to Chicago to try it on.
December 25, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Chewbacca said: 4 hours ago, ChiTownDoc said: Tiffany 5711. Working on it. Didn’t think I’d ever get my original grail…AP royal oak chrono green dial but have a great guy. Only 125 of that one. 170 of the 5711. Tis the thread to brag. If you get that 5711, I'm coming to Chicago to try it on. It’s a deal my friend.
December 25, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, ChiTownDoc said: because I'm that guy who always has to have a watch on. Oh I feel you. I don't remember if it was on here or the old site, but I know I mentioned my wrist actually flattened out on my left arm because I wore a watch every day of my life from like 13 years old. I switched to my right wrist as an adult, and now back to my left. Merry Christmas to all you filthy animals.
December 25, 20213 yr Popular Post On 12/5/2021 at 3:22 PM, Snacks said: Mr. Gray Slacks finally pulled the trigger on one of these today... I've been wanting this dude for years. Happy Christmas to me Merry Suspicious Christmas, Watch dudes!
December 25, 20213 yr Merry Christmas! I got a very special Hamilton Boyd. The only bowl game from the Ed Price years. I have other Hamilton Longhorn bowl watches, but this is the only one with a US made movement- the Hamilton 747.
December 25, 20213 yr Thanks! (And to clarify- there are a few Hamilton bowl watches for Texas with US made movements, this is the only Hamilton I have with a US made movement)
December 25, 20213 yr Here is one for you, ChiTownDoc! I collect Longhorn bowl watches, but occasionally I see a non-Longhorn watch of either exceptional horological or college football interest. Here is one- from an OU NC year. It’s a Hamilton K-455.
December 25, 20213 yr Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance.
December 25, 20213 yr 17 minutes ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. All good choices you may like Nomos
December 25, 20213 yr 55 minutes ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. At your upper end, Omega would be my choice Frederique Constant makes a great watch at an amazing price. Another option would be to start looking at the used market to get a bit more bang for your buck. https://frederiqueconstant.com/collections/7-8-index-automatic/products/classics-index-automatic-1 https://frederiqueconstant.com/collections/heart-beat-automatic-classics/products/heart-beat-automatic-fc-310ms5b6 Edited December 25, 20213 yr by topochico
December 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. They go for about 2k used these days, but the SARB065 Seiko is a fantastic watch.
December 26, 20213 yr Seiko presage enamel/porcelain series is pretty dope https://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/seiko/products/seiko-automatic-presage-sarw053-limited-edition-arita-porcelain-dial-made-in-japan https://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/seiko/products/seiko-automatic-presage-sarw013
December 26, 20213 yr 13 minutes ago, G650 said: They go for about 2k used these days, but the SARB065 Seiko is a fantastic watch. Cocktail Time...
December 26, 20213 yr They go for about 2k used these days, but the SARB065 Seiko is a fantastic watch. You serious? You can get them for under $400.Its a fun watch but not dressy and not worth anything more than $400.
December 26, 20213 yr 4 minutes ago, HoustonHorn said: You serious? You can get them for under $400. Its a fun watch but not dressy and not worth anything more than $400. Shit, I misremembered which Seiko I was thinking of Edited December 26, 20213 yr by G650
December 26, 20213 yr Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description?Omega De VilleLongines FlagshipHamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. An Omega Constellation GlobeMaster might be on the high end of your range but you can find one for under $5k and they are great.
December 26, 20213 yr Shit, I misremembered which Seiko I was thinking ofNo worries, I got excited when you said that because I'm looking to liquidate some of my collection and have on few of the originals and 3 other colors. Was thinking that would be pretty damn nice.
December 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: Shit, I misremembered which Seiko I was thinking of You're probably thinking of the Snowflake.
December 26, 20213 yr 9 hours ago, HoustonHorn said: 10 hours ago, G650 said: Shit, I misremembered which Seiko I was thinking of No worries, I got excited when you said that because I'm looking to liquidate some of my collection and have on few of the originals and 3 other colors. Was thinking that would be pretty damn nice. Indeed! The SARB065 Cool is a fantastic looking watch and I like the blue 77 as well. 9 hours ago, Snacks said: You're probably thinking of the Snowflake. Yeah I was going to go look today. Was running on about one hour of sleep yesterday after family drama Christmas Eve/Morning, so rather delirious last night. Still am a bit to be honest.
December 26, 20213 yr 7 hours ago, gsoda3 said: I'm in love i really dig the gold painted hands and accents on the urushis
December 26, 20213 yr 20 hours ago, statsman said: Merry Christmas! I got a very special Hamilton Boyd. The only bowl game from the Ed Price years. I have other Hamilton Longhorn bowl watches, but this is the only one with a US made movement- the Hamilton 747. Boss
December 26, 20213 yr 14 hours ago, HoustonHorn said: 16 hours ago, G650 said: Shit, I misremembered which Seiko I was thinking of No worries, I got excited when you said that because I'm looking to liquidate some of my collection and have on few of the originals and 3 other colors. Was thinking that would be pretty damn nice. Same! But if anyone is interested, I suppose I could let my SARB065 go for $1500.
December 26, 20213 yr Also very tempted by this guy, but seems like making a first purchase from the used market isn’t a rationale move https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-deville-automatic-18k-gold-34mm-black-leather-strap--id19975152.htm Edited December 26, 20213 yr by Reynolds Woodcock
December 26, 20213 yr 58 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said: Same! But if anyone is interested, I suppose I could let my SARB065 go for $1500. I knew you were a man of wealth and taste
December 26, 20213 yr 36 minutes ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Also very tempted by this guy, but seems like making a first purchase from the used market isn’t a rationale move https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-deville-automatic-18k-gold-34mm-black-leather-strap--id19975152.htm I've only purchased used, butt I'm a poor.
December 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Also very tempted by this guy, but seems like making a first purchase from the used market isn’t a rationale move https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-deville-automatic-18k-gold-34mm-black-leather-strap--id19975152.htm price might be due to gold value of case, but a good condition vintage deville shouldnt stray far from 1k
December 26, 20213 yr 6 minutes ago, 52-80 said: price might be due to gold value of case, but a good condition vintage deville shouldnt stray far from 1k Thank you. That’s helpful. I really like the yellow gold and smaller face of the old deville’s, so I may keep looking through those
December 26, 20213 yr 13 minutes ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Thank you. That’s helpful. I really like the yellow gold and smaller face of the old deville’s, so I may keep looking through those similar price range for gold + small case + classic dress: https://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/villeret-moonphase-complete-calendar--id21102948.htm https://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/villeret-automatic-moon--id19323575.htm
December 26, 20213 yr https://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/villeret-chronograph-18k-0750-gold-automatik-herrenuhr-klassiker--id19664476.htm
December 26, 20213 yr 18 minutes ago, 52-80 said: https://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/villeret-chronograph-18k-0750-gold-automatik-herrenuhr-klassiker--id19664476.htm That’s dope. Here is one closer to the price point you mentioned and also happens to be right here in New York. Ok I’ll stop clogging this thread now https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-de-ville--id21293140.htm
December 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: That’s dope. Here is one closer to the price point you mentioned and also happens to be right here in New York. Ok I’ll stop clogging this thread now https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-de-ville--id21293140.htm If you have the patience, you can get much better values at auctions on dress watches than most open resellers. Sport watches not so much, but as I mentioned a little upthread I grabbed a vintage 18k Vacheron at auction for 2 grand.
December 26, 20213 yr I put a more casual strap on it, but go with brown croc or something and it's as dressy as you could want.
December 28, 20213 yr On 12/25/2021 at 2:38 PM, Reynolds Woodcock said: Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. Of the 3, the Omega looks the best. If you're open to smaller brands, take a look at Lime and Archimede watches. Both are daughter companies of Ickler which makes cases for a lot of the bigger brands. Here's the Limes Pharo Big Date with Power Reserve https://www.limes-watches.com/pharo/bigdate-power-reserve/324/pharo-bigdate-ii.-ls Limes has a sister company called Archimede that has more affordable watches. The Klassik 200 looks similar to what you're looking for https://www.archimede-watches.com/klassik/klassik-200/ I really like their 1950s watches with domed sapphire crystal https://www.archimede-watches.com/1950-2.-sw.sc.ls
January 1, 20223 yr On 12/26/2021 at 11:53 AM, Reynolds Woodcock said: That’s dope. Here is one closer to the price point you mentioned and also happens to be right here in New York. Ok I’ll stop clogging this thread now https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-de-ville--id21293140.htm And here I was thinking I had enough watches, and then now I want a vintage Seamaster Deville.
January 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Superhero said: And here I was thinking I had enough watches, and then now I want a vintage Seamaster Deville. Silly man, can you ever have enough watches ??!!
January 4, 20223 yr On 12/25/2021 at 4:38 PM, Reynolds Woodcock said: Read the last 20 or so pages on this thread, plus some sniffing around reddit and other sites. I'm looking for some advice on a first dress watch. From an appearance perspective, I want something that is classic, simple, not flashy or large, but that I will know is high quality. I work in a fairly formal environment in New York (or at least we were suits everyday pre-pandemic; we'll see). I don't really want to spend more than a few grand. After doing research, the below are the three that I keep circling back to at three different price points. Anything that I am obviously missing based on this description? Omega De Ville Longines Flagship Hamilton Jazzmaster (except I would prefer a black strap) I also really like this one, but I think I am going to pass on that price for a first watch. Welcome any thoughts, thanks in advance. You could also check out the Stowa Marine line. https://www.stowa.de/en/marine+original+arabic.htm
January 4, 20223 yr Happy New Years!This is my Father’s watch. Very rough shape because he wore the hell out of it. They went to the Cotton Bowl three years in a row. I think all three were Omegas.He gave his ‘61 to his brother and ‘63 to his Dad. Neither of those two ever made it back to his possession, as they have both passed away over past decades.I wish I could get his and send it in to get refurbished / fixed, because he turns 80 this year. Hook’em!!
January 4, 20223 yr That is very cool! I know Royal said a few times that the ‘61 team (‘62 CB) was his best. I believe this watch has a “bumper” automatic movement, which is also cool and unique. Do you have somebody in mind for refurbishment? If not, I’ll share what I know about sources.
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