Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

Far from me to advise you on how to proceed considering the big hitters that are (were) in your possession, but having had the Laureato for the best part of two weeks now, all I can say is that from my experience I am 100% happy with it. It runs at a constant +4 seconds per day, so with some regulation, would be extremely accurate - if that is of importance to you. It is exceptionally light to wear but I find that for a 42mm, it does wear small. The bracelet is also light and does not feel as robust as an Oyster for example, but it does the job well.

The more you look at the watch though, the more you appreciate the level of finishing - it is exceptionally difficult to photograph but do have a look at the many available on-line reviews as their photography skills is not something I could ever match and they obviously do a far better job. One big surprise is that the casing is so accurately 'tapped' that the 'GP' on the winder is always aligned perfectly when in the 'screwed-in' position - something that is completely random with Rolex sports watches. I checked to see if I just got lucky, but seemingly this alignment is standard GP.

So all in all, I would highly recommend GP. I bought mine new on Chrono from a GP AD based in Italy, and the prices are negotiable - work towards getting 20% off RRP. Comes with 5 year warranty and boxes etc. are top quality also. Obviously, there will be 'but its not an AP' but having held both, 'pound-for pound' I would honestly pick the GP every time. Personally, I am not a fan of skeleton watches due mainly to lack of legibility, but if that is your preference, I don't think you will be disappointed with the GP. It looks a beautiful piece.

Best of luck with your search and look forward to seeing pictures on here if you do decide to purchase.

My wife's Bering quartz watch died a couple of weeks ago and I had a go at getting the back off but gave up and suggested she get it done somewhere in town and last week she brought it back to Weirs (downstairs where they sell shitters) but they said it would take two weeks for them to get the battery.

It's currently taking me about 6-7 days to get a battery delivered by Amazon and I'd have thought if they were selling quartz watches they should have a supply in stock anyway.

Weird.

Paulareis will have one out next week for €30.

I look forward to the adverts listing. 😁

If Jodi is to be believed, the real thing isn't all that great so this time I might stick to the homage. For a change!

Not that it won't be up on adverts after a few weeks, but that aside. 😂

I believe there was a charity element to this auction. So price may have been skewed somewhat then.

For these types of watches RRP is irrelevant.

Strange. I have benefited more than anyone on here with price rises in the last 3 years but I hate the watch market as it stands and the lack of any type of VFM in the “established” brands sees me looking further afield. One of the reasons I got a DDS as at least I can see where the ££££ goes on the finishing. That’s said I am working on a watch from a hype brand at the mo which may or may not happen.

Watched about 30mins of TTWC doing a live stream with Watch Gringa and some other guy yesterday. Oisín was suggesting that the manufactured hype round this Nautilus was good for the 'watch collecting community' as it generated interest from the media. If you're holding a huge amount of expensive watches I can see how that argument has a certain appeal.

There was a short article in yesterday's Financial Times on the Patek release so that's probably what he's talking about. The FT weekend is great value at €4.50, loads of glossy ads for luxury goods (watches, jewellery, LV luggage, etc.) with a fair amount of wokism and eco-concern. I enjoy it as it gives me an insight into a different world.

When I pulled the trigger on the Seamaster GMT, I had an idea that it might pair well with the Aquaterra rubber strap.

It's an expensive strap to buy on a whim, so I've bought a Chinesium version from AliExpress to get a feel for how it would look on the watch head.

A bit galling that the seller offers the strap in both branded i.e completely fake version! Aswell as the unbranded homage version. We all know the fakery and IP infringement that goes on but it's blatant and nothing done about it.

If you mean the Goldeneye quartz mine cost slightly less than that after discount from Brertons in Capel St. earlier this year. Good service from them if they have one which I doubt.

we are definitely in the insanity stage of watch collecting now.

I find fashion fascinating but essentially it's 90% marketing.

you’ve hit the nail on the head perfectly Wibbs

I got one this morning