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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
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Orient, they are beautiful, well made, and affordable.
heh...the justification of price is the strangest thing.
now it seems to me that a 20K JLC Perpetual Calendar is actually pretty fair and something to shoot for.
wtf.
but i am this way about many things though, audiophile gear, furniture etc.
GalacticSushiman
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Let's marry
Audeze LCD-2, Dupond pen, and Glashutte Original... Addicted to quality
5 years ago, spending more than $200 on a watch seemed crazy, now putting less than 5k is inconceivable. I guess we are becoming older...
A few examples in the Grand Seiko brand :
SBGR077 : 39.4mm x 15.3mm
SBGM025 : 39.4mm x 14.1mm
SBGM023 : 39.5mm x 13.7mm
SBGE009 : 39.4mm x 13.6mm
SBGR081 : 40mm x 13.4mm
SBGR051 : 37mm x 13.3mm
SBGR073 : 37mm x 13.3mm
SBGH013 : 39.5mm x 13.1mm
SBGR061 : 39.5mm x 13.1mm
In comparison to the SBGH019 (38mm x 13.5mm), the Zenith Espada, its sole rival with a 36,000 bph movement, is : 40mm x 11.7mm.
GalacticSushiman
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Yeah, I knew GS had a few models in that shape, but not that many. My next purchase is a sporty, but after that I'll definitely be looking at GS... Thx!
it's a fascinating watch, in fact it's the only watch of which I bought a second one after selling the first one just because I genuinely missed it.
PjotrStroganov
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Loving this one.
GalacticSushiman
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Both are great pieces, and they look perfect on your wrist, congrats!
I actually find the opposite. My two other watches that are light and thin have been banged into walls and other things many times, and have suffered 'almost' invisible scratches on the sapphire as a result. But my large, thick and heavy Omega PO is spotless. Why would this be so?
I forget a small watch is there half the time. A bigger watch always has a presence on my wrist and I'm always mindful of walls etc.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Hmmm. The Marine Master 300 is actually growing on me after reading threads about selling their rolexes/omegas and buying a MM300.
I was all into the MM about 5 years back. Its awesome for the money, but....it's like wearing a stack of dinner plates on your wrist. Seriously. I don't know how it would make a good everyday watch.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Yeah, lol.
Your watch is like the ideal size and look for me. Honestly, they should've used the 2254 as the Bond watch.
GalacticSushiman
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GalacticSushiman
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This thread needs a quick bump
I am not the biggest fan of the brand, but here is the new Rolex print creative:
clever, whoever you are there is someone there for you
I am not the biggest fan of the brand, but here is the new Rolex print creative:
clever, whoever you are there is someone there for you
Jason's Ultimatum
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I find it interesting that so many WIS prefer Grand Seiko over a Rolex.
But if I was in some 3rd world country trying to escape for my life, I'd be glad to give my Rolex to one of the locals to help me escape.
But if I was in some 3rd world country trying to escape for my life, I'd be glad to give my Rolex to one of the locals to help me escape.
GalacticSushiman
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Yeah but if you were in some 3rd world country trying to escape for your life, it would be because one guy spotted a Rolex on your wrist in the first place
Jason's Ultimatum
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Nah. I'd ask one of the locals to help me escape in exchange for my Rollie.
BTW, I love reading threads on WUS where posters sell their Rolexes for MKII Nassau (for obvious reasons of course). It's enlightening.
BTW, I love reading threads on WUS where posters sell their Rolexes for MKII Nassau (for obvious reasons of course). It's enlightening.
PjotrStroganov
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Call me a heretic but I've succumbed to the Chinese homage.
Parnis B&R homage that I bought on ebay. Thing is comfortable as hell.
Parnis B&R homage that I bought on ebay. Thing is comfortable as hell.
GalacticSushiman
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I prefer it to the real thing to be honest...
Very nice piece with no branding,and a minimalist take and great colors which feel extremely modern, bravo!
Just out of curiosity, how big?
PjotrStroganov
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Thx. It's 46mm but because of its shape it wears quite large. As always the perspective of the photo make it look bigger than it is though. It's also heavy but the wide strap and wide surface makes it a comfortable watch to wear.
The clean dial made it look like the ultimate cockpit style clock for me. I would have taken it over the original even if price wasn't an issue. Parniswatches did't sell it anymore so this was my next choice. But it seems that they like to offer watches that are not and will never be available again.
The clean dial made it look like the ultimate cockpit style clock for me. I would have taken it over the original even if price wasn't an issue. Parniswatches did't sell it anymore so this was my next choice. But it seems that they like to offer watches that are not and will never be available again.
chrisisawesome
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Here are some more pics of the Tudor and some comparisons to the Submariner.
GalacticSushiman
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Your model looks a million time better the one you linked, great choice!
It wears like a 48-ish indeed, but with the slick design and colors, it actually works quite well on your wrist.
I am not sure, but the fact they release a batch, sell it, and then move on may be linked to the nature of their business...
I know that dial designs are not intellectual properties (so as long as you don't put the logo/name you are ok), but I am also not sure that big brands out there would react positively to having some manufacturer always selling cheap version of all their available watch design... whereas those limited and strangely distributed batches may be less of a threat... Not sure though.
Jason's Ultimatum
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I love that bergundy color on the Tudor.
Wow thanks a lot!
Jason's Ultimatum
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Would be nice, but for that price, I'd rather get a used Grand Seiko or Omega.
Do you have a link to the seller? That looks like a great piece.
PjotrStroganov
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/281102199224?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It could be already sold out. Like sushiman said, they have a specific way of doing business. otherwise try searching for 46mm Parnis.
MistakenMobius
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Here comes a new challengerFlieger
GalacticSushiman
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Damian is obviously a professional diver, let's say a treasure hunter in the Carribean, when Mobius is most definitely a military pilot from the Luftwafe
NeoGAF delivers, lovely collections guys, the IWC in particular, that bracelet looks perfect
NeoGAF delivers, lovely collections guys, the IWC in particular, that bracelet looks perfect
MistakenMobius
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This thread needs a quick bump
I am not the biggest fan of the brand, but here is the new Rolex print creative:
clever, whoever you are there is someone there for you
MistakenMobius
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If only...Mobius is most definitely a military pilot from the Luftwafe
My job is far less exciting unfortunately
It's indeed a very comfortable one, the new model that come with the MK XVII seems even better (you can adjust the length of +/- 6mm of the bracelet via a cog without the need for a tool) but the price has become truly insane (i think that's it's nearly a Euro-grand to buy it aftermarket)NeoGAF delivers, lovely collections guys, the IWC in particular, that bracelet looks perfect
GalacticSushiman
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Interesting, it was all about power and status, now it's focused on emotion,creativity and inspiration. Rolex trying to have hipsters wear a new sub with a nato because they lost Russian oligarchs to Hublot?
MistakenMobius
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Damn at the prices, we need to find when did those ad were made to check in current dollar.
Damn at the prices, we need to find when did those ad were made to check in current dollar.
Concorde was first flown in 1969 according to wikipedia. An inflation calculator tells me $255 in 1969 is equal to $1575 today.
GalacticSushiman
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Still a bargain by today's standards...
Boss Riovane
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How do you know if a timepiece is really fine. I know the old adage if you have to ask....
But im seriously curious. My girl bought me a Michael Kors and im trying to determine some stats on it. For example is it a discontinued model, etc.
Thank you an advance.
But im seriously curious. My girl bought me a Michael Kors and im trying to determine some stats on it. For example is it a discontinued model, etc.
Thank you an advance.
GalacticSushiman
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I guess WatchGAF could write a book about what makes a timepiece a fine one, but we can't say much without knowing the model name/number and seeing the beast...
Jason's Ultimatum
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The name Rolex is universally known. I can ask anyone at work if they've heard of Girard Perregaux and they'd say no.
Brand recognition does influence me. I'd rather save up for a used Rolex Sub than an MKII Nassau.
But maybe I shouldn't? I like the feel of Lacoste shirts, but personally, I like J. Crew's polo shirts more, even though J. Crew doesn't have a logo slapped on the nip.
Brand recognition does influence me. I'd rather save up for a used Rolex Sub than an MKII Nassau.
But maybe I shouldn't? I like the feel of Lacoste shirts, but personally, I like J. Crew's polo shirts more, even though J. Crew doesn't have a logo slapped on the nip.
theepicoftyler
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I just bought my first watch that didn't cost $20 thanks to interest piqued by my routine lurking of this thread over the past few months.
Not super fancy, but I feel like it's a good place to start for someone like me who has little experience with owning non-super cheap watch. I like it.
Not super fancy, but I feel like it's a good place to start for someone like me who has little experience with owning non-super cheap watch. I like it.
freenudemacusers
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nothing wrong with 'known' labels, I own some gucci shit here and there, but it shouldn't really sway your decision IMO. I have a couple of fred perry short sleeve shirts (technically a designer collab haha), for instance, but eh, got em cheap so I can deal with the laurel.
you actually might like fred perry, off topic that this is.
PjotrStroganov
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I just bought my first watch that didn't cost $20 thanks to interest piqued by my routine lurking of this thread over the past few months.
Not super fancy, but I feel like it's a good place to start for someone like me who has little experience with owning non-super cheap watch. I like it.
I have a more 'tactical' looking watch that looks like that. Seiko has a great lineup with this general shape. And yours looks to make a great allrounder.
A timepiece is "fine" when you are "fine" with it.
Exactly, considering that a well-maintained GMT Master from 1969 fetches around 4.500 to 5.000 EUR today.
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Jason's Ultimatum
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Hahahaha. That's awesome.
FTR, I don't like IWC. Don't like their designs, and I think they're overpriced.
FTR, I don't like IWC. Don't like their designs, and I think they're overpriced.