October 19, 20223 yr In fun news, Tag Heuer x Mario Kart. I find this hilarious and thought it was April Fools at first. I love the game and I love them leaning into the quirk - the date wheel simulating the random slot machine powerup spin in game is perfect. https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/new-tag-heuer-mario-kart-watches-limited-edition/mariokart.html https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/here-we-go-tag-heuer-floors-it-with-two-mario-kart-formula-1-les-including-a-super-mario-tourbillon The date wheel has the power star, purple shell, banana, and mushroom on a few dates, so they "spin" by as the days pass. Rotor is karts. They even made one a tourbillon (wtf lol). Chrono is 4.3k, tourbillon is 25.6k (cough). Limited to 3000pc and 250pc respectively.
October 19, 20223 yr I was thinking my kid would like that until I got to the part where it was a limited edition and I saw the price. Woof.
October 22, 20223 yr ^^ very nice. Be careful of watch fever. Once you get the monkey on your back. Congrats and Happy Eat Cake Nekkid Day.
October 26, 20223 yr On 10/22/2022 at 1:46 PM, Hank_Hill said: 30th bday gift from the wife. Let the collection begin I guess My first watch worth north of a few hundred bucks was a Calibre 5. I may buy another version of it just to have at some point.
November 8, 20223 yr Quick question folks…I’ve got a scuff above the 50 marker that won’t come out with a normal soap wash… what should I use to try and get it out?
November 8, 20223 yr So it looks like the luxury watch market is really turning over. I'd looked at getting another Breitling about 6 mths ago and it was insane. Now there are used Breitlings all over the place and very reasonable 3-5k.
November 8, 20223 yr 58 minutes ago, midtown said: So it looks like the luxury watch market is really turning over. I'd looked at getting another Breitling about 6 mths ago and it was insane. Now there are used Breitlings all over the place and very reasonable 3-5k. I feel like there will be some crazy deals on barely used watches when the ADs have stock available. Can’t wait.
November 9, 20223 yr Author 4 hours ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said: Quick question folks…I’ve got a scuff above the 50 marker that won’t come out with a normal soap wash… what should I use to try and get it out? You talking about on the crystal? If so, polywatch on that hesalite crystal.
November 9, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said: what should I use to try and get it out? A new watch
November 9, 20223 yr 13 hours ago, cabowabo said: You talking about on the crystal? If so, polywatch on that hesalite crystal. I have a huge gash on a Seiko Turtle and the polywatch did zip/zero/nada. It looks like I was trying to engrave my name on it like the Stanley Cup though. YMMV
November 9, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, huge said: I have a huge gash Haha. Edited November 9, 20223 yr by Prepuce of Doom Sorry, couldn't help myself.
November 10, 20223 yr now that I see it up close maybe I need to stop running my watches through a lathe
November 10, 20223 yr On 11/8/2022 at 4:52 PM, midtown said: So it looks like the luxury watch market is really turning over. I'd looked at getting another Breitling about 6 mths ago and it was insane. Now there are used Breitlings all over the place and very reasonable 3-5k. Everything except the one I've been waiting for, it appears. Seadweller 116600. Bunch of the other stuff is dropping rather quickly.
November 10, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, fattyflattie said: Everything except the one I've been waiting for, it appears. Seadweller 116600. Bunch of the other stuff is dropping rather quickly. The crypto bros should be dumping their Rolexes now.
November 10, 20223 yr 27 minutes ago, midtown said: The crypto bros should be dumping their Rolexes now. I’m not a crypto bro but been in dive industry or adjacent for a long time. Always liked them, even with the basic bitch Rolex tag. But limited year production of a classic always keeps the price up on it. Idgaf about collector value (though many do) as it would be a keeper.
November 11, 20223 yr Bought this for my dad. longines-record-l2-921-4-56-2-2000x2000-1667550673.webp
November 11, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, fattyflattie said: Everything except the one I've been waiting for, it appears. Seadweller 116600. Bunch of the other stuff is dropping rather quickly. 126067 Deepsea Challenge or nothing.
November 11, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, USCATX said: 126067 Deepsea Challenge or nothing. I don't have the wrists for that.
November 13, 20223 yr Been difficult to sell some of my Omega shit online versus all the grey marketers low low prices
November 13, 20223 yr On 11/10/2022 at 10:30 PM, fattyflattie said: I don't have the wrists for that. Nobody does, I think that’s part of the joke. I like the way it looks and can’t even comprehend the scale.
November 13, 20223 yr 18 hours ago, utxmike05 said: Been difficult to sell some of my Omega shit online versus all the grey marketers low low prices What are you trying to sell?
November 14, 20223 yr 22 hours ago, USCATX said: Nobody does, I think that’s part of the joke. I like the way it looks and can’t even comprehend the scale. my 6'4 280 buddy has the OK deep sea and its biggish on him. I cant imagine the tuna can Challenge
November 15, 20223 yr On 11/13/2022 at 2:11 PM, Poolflood said: What are you trying to sell? Currently the seamaster 300 that I posted a few pages back. I had an offer on eBay finally, and I accepted it. That was Nov 2. Seller still hasn’t paid or messaged.
November 18, 20223 yr On 10/17/2022 at 6:25 PM, gsoda3 said: if anyone's looking for moonswatches i have a few extras i picked up in SF last week. i have mission to earth, the sun, venus, and uranus. $350 each, i can meet you in austin or i can ship them to you if you pay shipping. i think it's under $10 shipped with insurance although not positive. you still have the uranus?
November 21, 20223 yr On 11/18/2022 at 2:28 PM, BigDHornfan said: you still have the uranus? sorry haven't been online much, just PMed you back.
November 21, 20223 yr On 11/18/2022 at 2:28 PM, BigDHornfan said: you still have the uranus? 5 hours ago, gsoda3 said: sorry haven't been online much, just PMed you back. Move it to NSAA boys
November 29, 20223 yr So my first kid is due in a few weeks, and I’m taking it as an excuse to get a watch to keep warm for him for the next 18 years or so. I’ve toyed around with a Rolex OP or Explorer I (I have a line on some from a buddy’s dealer), or an Omega Aqua Terra. Maybe a used Submariner if I got lucky on price (trying to stay under $10K). I have some hesitation on the Rolexes because of the stigma they carry at work (I say that without judgment, as I do like the ones I listed above, particularly the Sub and Explorer). While trying on watches today, the one that jumped out, surprisingly, was the Moonwatch. I’ve never really been attracted to it on paper. I just assumed it would be way too big and busy, but it seemed to wear smaller than many 38s I’ve tried. Obviously this is a super common watch, but what are folks’ thoughts? Too big? Too ubiquitous? I might have thought it too casual for a suit pre-pandemic, but I rarely one anymore. Others that I’m not thinking of?
November 29, 20223 yr On 11/8/2022 at 3:52 PM, midtown said: So it looks like the luxury watch market is really turning over. I'd looked at getting another Breitling about 6 mths ago and it was insane. Now there are used Breitlings all over the place and very reasonable 3-5k. I dunno. I stopped in at 2 different Rolex boutiques in Scotland just to see what they had in stock. One of them had exactly zero watches for sale. They had display models that were apparently not for sale. The other one had 2 31mm Datejusts for sale. That's it. 2 hours ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: So my first kid is due in a few weeks, and I’m taking it as an excuse to get a watch to keep warm for him for the next 18 years or so. I’ve toyed around with a Rolex OP or Explorer I (I have a line on some from a buddy’s dealer), or an Omega Aqua Terra. Maybe a used Submariner if I got lucky on price (trying to stay under $10K). I have some hesitation on the Rolexes because of the stigma they carry at work (I say that without judgment, as I do like the ones I listed above, particularly the Sub and Explorer). While trying on watches today, the one that jumped out, surprisingly, was the Moonwatch. I’ve never really been attracted to it on paper. I just assumed it would be way too big and busy, but it seemed to wear smaller than many 38s I’ve tried. Obviously this is a super common watch, but what are folks’ thoughts? Too big? Too ubiquitous? I might have thought it too casual for a suit pre-pandemic, but I rarely one anymore. Others that I’m not thinking of? Moonwatch is a great watch and you've run into one of the most important things in buying a watch - find something that speaks to you.
November 29, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: So my first kid is due in a few weeks, and I’m taking it as an excuse to get a watch to keep warm for him for the next 18 years or so. I’ve toyed around with a Rolex OP or Explorer I (I have a line on some from a buddy’s dealer), or an Omega Aqua Terra. Maybe a used Submariner if I got lucky on price (trying to stay under $10K). I have some hesitation on the Rolexes because of the stigma they carry at work (I say that without judgment, as I do like the ones I listed above, particularly the Sub and Explorer). I would discourage you from buying used when making a deliberately sentimental purchase intended to memorialize a milestone. "This watch is the same age as you, Woodcocklet. I bought it when you were born, and I've been taking care of it for you all this time. Wear it in good health!" is a lot different than "Here's a watch that some other dude got tired of, and then I had it for a while, and now it's yours." Edited November 29, 20223 yr by Prepuce of Doom
November 30, 20223 yr If one is earmarking a watch for ones son, make sure it isnt too large to store…
November 30, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Obviously this is a super common watch, but what are folks’ thoughts? Too big? Too ubiquitous? I might have thought it too casual for a suit pre-pandemic, but I rarely one anymore. Too awesome? There's a reason they are popular. And you can make a hell of a meaningful collection just in Moonwatches.
November 30, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: So my first kid is due in a few weeks, and I’m taking it as an excuse to get a watch to keep warm for him for the next 18 years or so. I’ve toyed around with a Rolex OP or Explorer I (I have a line on some from a buddy’s dealer), or an Omega Aqua Terra. Maybe a used Submariner if I got lucky on price (trying to stay under $10K). I have some hesitation on the Rolexes because of the stigma they carry at work (I say that without judgment, as I do like the ones I listed above, particularly the Sub and Explorer). While trying on watches today, the one that jumped out, surprisingly, was the Moonwatch. I’ve never really been attracted to it on paper. I just assumed it would be way too big and busy, but it seemed to wear smaller than many 38s I’ve tried. Obviously this is a super common watch, but what are folks’ thoughts? Too big? Too ubiquitous? I might have thought it too casual for a suit pre-pandemic, but I rarely one anymore. Others that I’m not thinking of? No disrespect to the moonwatch but I’d go with the Rolex OP or Explorer I. Elegant perfection that never go out of style. Edited November 30, 20223 yr by Bozo_Casanova
November 30, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, Chewbacca said: Moonwatch is a great watch and you've run into one of the most important things in buying a watch - find something that speaks to you. This. I rotate 3 watches. Rolex gmt ii, omega, and Longines. Love them all.
December 9, 20223 yr What is the best place to get the best commercial deal on a decent watch? I don't want to pay retail. Any good little internet honeypots you watch fanatics have come across?
December 9, 20223 yr 42 minutes ago, HamsterHookah said: What is the best place to get the best commercial deal on a decent watch? I don't want to pay retail. Any good little internet honeypots you watch fanatics have come across? Think I bought my Tag on Jomashop about 15 years ago. If you want pre-owned I like phigora out of new york - no sales tax. Think bunch have bought off Bob's as well.
December 9, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Poolflood said: Think I bought my Tag on Jomashop about 15 years ago. If you want pre-owned I like phigora out of new york - no sales tax. Think bunch have bought off Bob's as well. Thanks, I've been putzing around on Jomashop all morning.
December 9, 20223 yr Author You ain't getting a factory warranty on Jomashop or many of the other big grey market dealers. There are many legit sellers on the various watch forums that sell unworn watches with the factory warranty included. Search on watchrecon.com What particular timepiece are you looking at?
December 9, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, cabowabo said: You ain't getting a factory warranty on Jomashop or many of the other big grey market dealers. There are many legit sellers on the various watch forums that sell unworn watches with the factory warranty included. Search on watchrecon.com What particular timepiece are you looking at? Defer to this for new.
December 9, 20223 yr Author For example, here is a brand new Seamaster with factory warranty shipped with no sales tax. And I'll bet you could actually get it for less by making him an offer. There are plenty of others like this guy who you should have no reservations about dealing with. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=883862
December 10, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, cabowabo said: For example, here is a brand new Seamaster with factory warranty shipped with no sales tax. And I'll bet you could actually get it for less by making him an offer. There are plenty of others like this guy who you should have no reservations about dealing with. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=883862 That's a fantastic example of what sort of "grey market" I'm looking for as you called it-- but this is even better with the papers.
December 11, 20223 yr On 11/29/2022 at 8:48 PM, Bozo_Casanova said: No disrespect to the moonwatch but I’d go with the Rolex OP or Explorer I. Elegant perfection that never go out of style. Keeping the Moonwatch on my buy list, but decided to go this route for this particular occasion. Talked to a few ADs here in Manhattan, and it seems like a 6 month wait for these models unless a guy like @ChiTownDoc puts in a good word. Not the most sought after like Daytonas, GMTs or Subs, so I’m hopeful.
December 13, 20223 yr I understand that Rolex is getting into the “Rolex certified used watches” market through their AD’s? If they pull it off I see two entirely separate markets for pre owned Rolex’s.
December 13, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, 59 Burst said: I understand that Rolex is getting into the “Rolex certified used watches” market through their AD’s? If they pull it off I see two entirely separate markets for pre owned Rolex’s. Looks like the watches that are being offered in the program are much higher than the normal grey market prices. Not sure if this will really take off with true watch collectors / afficionados
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