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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
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Opus Angelorum
Member
Thanks Flo_Evans, I just realised I have not posted an image of my current watch:
Junkers Chronograph Flight worldrecords JU 52
Junkers Chronograph Flight worldrecords JU 52
Opus Angelorum
Member
Thanks for the Nomos recommendations OnkelC, they make some beautiful pieces.
I want this so bad:
Above and beyond my finances though
I want this so bad:
Above and beyond my finances though
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Wow, those Nomos watches look great. Where would I be able to buy them in the US?
The strap on my favorite watch snapped, so I think I should get some new watches too...
The strap on my favorite watch snapped, so I think I should get some new watches too...
Opus Angelorum
Member
Rentahamster said:
I think online is your best bet, unless someone here knows of a local importer/dealer.
The Nomos site has these:
Wempe Jewellers
Mr. Ruediger Albers
700 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
AMEICO
Peter Kahane
1 Church Street
New Milford, CT 06776
http://www.watchbuys.com is the official AD (authorised distributor) for Nomos watches in the USA, a very reputable seller btw.Rentahamster said:
Opus Angelorum
Member
Damn you OnkelC, that site has at least 15 wristwatches I want!
Opus Angelorum
Member
Sinn 356 Flieger, oh how I'd love to spend £1000 on such a fine timepiece:
Opus Angelorum
Member
Mr. Sam said:
Hold me.
can be yours for 675quid if you are located in the UK:Opus Angelorum said:Sinn 356 Flieger, oh how I'd love to spend £1000 on such a fine timepiece:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn_current_stock_2.htm
Opus Angelorum
Member
:O
Nice find OnkelC, thanks.
Nice find OnkelC, thanks.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Thanks, Onkel. Damn, those timepieces look quite sexy. Hmm, new watch, new lens, new lights...decisions, decisions...OnkelC said:
TheListener
Member
This is my watch. My wife got it for me for Xmas. I love how simple it is. Very sleek.
Opus Angelorum
Member
@ Astrolad
Going to look great with a suit.
Going to look great with a suit.
JzeroT1437
Member
I'm looking to buy a watch, but I specifically want a leather strap, silver face, and the three inset faces (chronograph?).
This is what I've been looking at:
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I hate the chainlink strap--I know its effective for size increase/reduction, but it just looks clunky and fat--not to mention kind of gaudy. Looking for a subtle kind of strap.
This is what I've been looking at:
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and
I hate the chainlink strap--I know its effective for size increase/reduction, but it just looks clunky and fat--not to mention kind of gaudy. Looking for a subtle kind of strap.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
I am considering going with something for everyday use and have been looking at a couple of Citizen watches, but I am trying to keep it cheap.
What do you guys think of that one? Never had an Eco-Drive. It's only $99
Also, this one is $240... very nice tho.
What do you guys think of that one? Never had an Eco-Drive. It's only $99
Also, this one is $240... very nice tho.
hehe, nice!Cereal KiIIer said:
My grandfather bought this watch in 1980, lost it in 1996, bought the exact same one. Then the tenant of his condo that he moved out of, found it and being a person of great integrity, gave it back to my grandfather. He gave it to me after I passed the bar
Its the closest stock picture I could find, the face is silver, not champagne (maybe its just the lighting)
Its the closest stock picture I could find, the face is silver, not champagne (maybe its just the lighting)
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
simple Solid black and white/yellow/gold look is very snazzy
BigJonsson
Member
I have a Citizen Eco-Drive watch, its one of the diving ones
I love it
I love it
Cereal KiIIer
Member
OnkelC said:
I think we share some common interests
Cereal KiIIer
Member
Here's another one of my Tag sitting on my box of Monte Cristo freshly bought from Cuba
Hey everyone, there's this site and magazine called Watchtime.
http://www.watchtime.com
It has a big database of many fine watches. They also have a convention coming up soon in several states, in case any of you are interested. I fancy the Panerai Ferrari watches. Over 7 grand.
http://www.watchtime.com
It has a big database of many fine watches. They also have a convention coming up soon in several states, in case any of you are interested. I fancy the Panerai Ferrari watches. Over 7 grand.
...that isn't a Skagen. I like the way they look -- simple, modern, uncluttered -- and the thin/lightweight profile is nice too, but from what I've read, they have two major problems:
1) The crystal covering the face cracks easily. (Some reviews even claim that the crystal cracks spontaneously -- yikes.)
2) They are supposedly loud as hell -- as in, people can hear them over TVs or music.
This watch would be a replacement for my "everyday crap watch" that I've been wearing for years: a stainless steel ESQ with a blue face that looks sort of like this...but less garish:
The Skagens that I saw came in different coloring, but basically look like this:
So I'd be interested in possibly going up to $200-300 for a decent replacement watch, but probably not more than that. I like the idea of having a nicer watch...but in practice, I only wear a watch consistently to work (since there are some areas that I can't bring my cellphone), so the value proposition isn't high for me. I'm not especially in love with blue faces, either -- black, gray, white all are in play.
I am interested in a nice, special occasion watch at some point, but that is something you only wear every once in a while. I am absolutely in love with the Nomos and Stowa watches that people have shown in this thread, but I don't think I could pull the trigger on something like that right now. However, I have made a note of them in case I ever do a "diamond earrings for nice watch" trade on an anniversary or something...
Thanks for any ideas!
1) The crystal covering the face cracks easily. (Some reviews even claim that the crystal cracks spontaneously -- yikes.)
2) They are supposedly loud as hell -- as in, people can hear them over TVs or music.
This watch would be a replacement for my "everyday crap watch" that I've been wearing for years: a stainless steel ESQ with a blue face that looks sort of like this...but less garish:
The Skagens that I saw came in different coloring, but basically look like this:
So I'd be interested in possibly going up to $200-300 for a decent replacement watch, but probably not more than that. I like the idea of having a nicer watch...but in practice, I only wear a watch consistently to work (since there are some areas that I can't bring my cellphone), so the value proposition isn't high for me. I'm not especially in love with blue faces, either -- black, gray, white all are in play.
I am interested in a nice, special occasion watch at some point, but that is something you only wear every once in a while. I am absolutely in love with the Nomos and Stowa watches that people have shown in this thread, but I don't think I could pull the trigger on something like that right now.
However, I have made a note of them in case I ever do a "diamond earrings for nice watch" trade on an anniversary or something...Thanks for any ideas!
SouthernDragon
Member
My goodness, what an interesting thread.
And like it was mentioned earlier, I am now fully cognizant of my lower-middle class status
All I have is a Stauer, but I do love it.
And like it was mentioned earlier, I am now fully cognizant of my lower-middle class status
All I have is a Stauer, but I do love it.
voodoojohn
Banned
What model Stowa do you own and how does that fit? I really like the look of the Antea 365, but I'm thinking my dainty-ass wrists would only be able to handle the Kleine Sekunde.AstroLad said:
voodoojohn
Banned
So the thickness is more of a concern than the width of the face? That's unfortunate, since the 365 is actually slightly thicker than the Creme.AstroLad said:
As posted earlier in the thread, I have been rocking a Tag Kirium Chronograph for close to 10 years
Lately I have been looking for a bit of a change as well as something to provide some contrast with a white or coloured face.
After discounting a couple of more expensive options (there was a really nice Rolex that I just couldn't justify), a few weeks back I picked up a Tag Formula 1
I never liked pictures of these on the net but saw a friend wearing one and liked the look of it in person when I tried one on. Picked one up on my last trip to the US and have been happily switching back and forth between the Kirium and this, with the Formula 1 tending to be the one I now wear on more casual occasions.
I've always been a big fan of watches, but never had a collection. I feel it's going to be a lot less than 10 years until I pick up my next watch
Lately I have been looking for a bit of a change as well as something to provide some contrast with a white or coloured face.
After discounting a couple of more expensive options (there was a really nice Rolex that I just couldn't justify), a few weeks back I picked up a Tag Formula 1
I never liked pictures of these on the net but saw a friend wearing one and liked the look of it in person when I tried one on. Picked one up on my last trip to the US and have been happily switching back and forth between the Kirium and this, with the Formula 1 tending to be the one I now wear on more casual occasions.
I've always been a big fan of watches, but never had a collection. I feel it's going to be a lot less than 10 years until I pick up my next watch
