Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

OmegaGene · 17-03-2023 03:10PM

Hi Barry, I’m not trying to be smart here but how long are you looking and what is it you really like ? Jumping from one brand to another overnight seems crazy to me

i have spent a long time trying to locate a specific model at the correct price, it’s not something you can do quickly or you will pay over the odds or buy something you later regret, my last cartier purchase took two years to find.

the watch below would need to be checked but for €1400 it looks alright at a quick glance

https://www.adverts.ie/29633200

Working class heroes · 17-03-2023 03:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120369726#Comment_120369726

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, you could have a point alright, more patience required although I have been looking for a few weeks prior to posting here.

Im watching that add on adverts alright but with me been very green watch wise and lack of papers or history(granted the price reflects this) I’m very reluctant to make contact.

I think I’ll give myself the rest of the year to get what I want, or maybe sell the bike😁.

Thanks again for your post.

OmegaGene · 17-03-2023 03:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120369758#Comment_120369758

If you are unsure about anything just pop in here and ask and someone will help, box and papers isn’t that important if the price is right and depending on location you could arrange for someone to give it a once over, I know ichrono in dublin would have a look just to rubber stamp it for you or your other option os to leave adverts and done deal for the more experienced buyer and find a trusted seller on chrono24 or eBay and you will have some protection at least

unkel · 17-03-2023 04:26PM

Dawson's will verify if a watch is genuine for €50, but you won't get any piece of paper or valuation for that.

Working class heroes · 17-03-2023 04:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120369773#Comment_120369773

Thanks again. Some good advice there.

micks_address · 17-03-2023 05:03PM

Anyone have opinions on this seamaster?

Says its running slow and might need a service even though it's only couple of years old? Purchased in Asia..

http://www.adverts.ie/29476518

OmegaGene · 17-03-2023 05:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120370014#Comment_120370014

what he actually said was

Due for a service as it started running a bit slow

there could be a number of reasons a watch is starting to run a bit slow, it could have had a knock or anything but the good thing is the seller has been honest about that and has nit said it is keeping good time

might be an idea to ask them how slow it is running, some people are perfectionists and expect quartz precision

micks_address · 17-03-2023 05:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120370035#Comment_120370035

I'm more worried about it being genuine.. says it was bought in tmall in China?

Working class heroes · 17-03-2023 05:23PM

@micks_address I think we may be in the market for the same thing🙂

micks_address · 17-03-2023 05:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120370067#Comment_120370067

I'm probably not buying but was looking at it.. have seen one in the flesh recently and the plain blue dial is nice.. I've had the latest ref and GoldenEye ref so might give this one a go.. was also looking at a planet Ocean 42mm from 2014..

OmegaGene · 17-03-2023 05:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120370071#Comment_120370071

a watch enthusiast is always looking

OmegaGene · 17-03-2023 05:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120370051#Comment_120370051

hard to tell from the photographs provided tbh and coming from china isnt a sign it is fake, some of the largest used watch dealers are based in that part of the world it is staggering tbh

Eoin · 18-03-2023 01:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120369563#Comment_120369563

Nothing wrong with Oris, but if you have something in mind then you're better off just saving and waiting. The chances are that you'll buy something as a compromise, realise it didn't scratch the itch and flip the watch at a loss to buy what you really wanted.

Working class heroes · 18-03-2023 02:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120371789#Comment_120371789

Yep, good advice again.

Here’s what I’d love btw

https://chrono24.app/omega/seamaster-professional-300m-ceramic-blue--id25394374.htm?SETLANG=en_IE&SETCURR=EUR.

griffin100 · 18-03-2023 04:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120372672#Comment_120372672

Take a look at Watchfinder.ie - there are a few seamasters around the €3k mark and you can always make an offer. I bought from them this week and got 17% of the listed price (not an omega).

unkel · 19-03-2023 12:50AM

Looks like Paul Thorpe is involved in a commercial project called "The Vault". Very scarce on details, but seems to be an international watch register based on blockchain technology. Fair play, he was always banging on about the Rolex watch register and it not being public. Interesting to see how this pans out. Presumably you will have to pay to access this system and / or to enter your watch into it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNJ0OcPAjX4

OmegaGene · 19-03-2023 11:18AM

I don’t for a second believe Paul Thorpe is doing this for the benefit of the watch people/community that’s all a front to get gullible people to donate to his live streams etc

he’s going into this to make money and that’s it, it will likely be a voluntary website similar to the current one already established.

he should concentrate on showing how to spot a fake watch like the ones his son was selling that he claims he knew nothing about until he was caught 🤔

https://www.thewatchregister.com/

893bet · 19-03-2023 11:59AM

Thorpe was selling .jpg watch images last year lads. He is **** charlatan.

scwazrh · 19-03-2023 05:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120375243#Comment_120375243

1000% agree with you. Thorpe is a complete and utter chancer that would make a timeshare salesman look honest .

We all called Oisin for what he really is but even he is more genuine than Thorpe .

micks_address · 20-03-2023 01:59PM

@unkel did someone steal your skydweller? think you bought one recently? https://www.adverts.ie/casual/rolex/29657127

unkel · 20-03-2023 02:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120379132#Comment_120379132

No, I didn't buy it in the end. Had transferred the money, deal done. Went to collect the watch, tried it on and I couldn't even close the clasp, didn't fit. So I knew instantly it was missing at least one link. Chris didn't have a spare link for it and said it was difficult to get one, could take a few weeks. So he offered to cancel the deal.

micks_address · 22-03-2023 09:30AM

Question on the Seiko 4r36 movement.. can it be regulated? Enjoying my turtle a lot but I'd say it's a bit out in terms of time keeping.. be nice to dial it in a bit. Anyone know a watch maker that does regulation around Dublin? I know some will say why bother.. and I might not just curious

Thanks

Mick

OmegaGene · 22-03-2023 09:43AM

anyone else excited for watches and wonder 2023 ?

893bet · 22-03-2023 11:02AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386411#Comment_120386411

No. Not even a tiny bit.

mailforkev · 22-03-2023 11:03AM

What's expected from W&W this year? Saw the supposed new Rolex leaks the other day and they're fairly underwhelming (and unavailable at retail anyway).

Lorddrakul · 22-03-2023 12:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386379#Comment_120386379

The short answer is yes, the 4R36 movement can be regulated.

Having a little look around, the manufacturing tolerances seem to be a bit wide, and people report varying performance from new. However, it is a good, solid movement and a tried and trusted design evolution. It should, with a bit of persistence and a timegrapher, be easily made to be accurate. What is also reported is that they keep good time in being worn but tend not to fare well on things like winders.

micks_address · 22-03-2023 12:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386955#Comment_120386955

Thanks it was probably lying in a box for a month or so before i got it - so ill wear it a few weeks and see if it settles down. I know some folks dont care about accuracy.. but if i wear a watch for a month id prefer to not have to adjust it every few days.. anyone locally you know might do regulation?

Cyrus · 22-03-2023 04:01PM

I'm in a bit of a watch lull at the moment,

still have my IWC Portuguese, IWC 41mm pilots chrono (blue dial), Omega dark side of the moon and a zenith chronomaster sport (which is back to zenith under warranty to be repaired) but sold the rest. In a man maths sense i have a fair old whack of cash to spend on a watch or two, but cant seem to decide.

I am loath to pay over retail for a rolex (but id have a sub again in a heartbeat) and there isnt anything else that is enticing me to buy. I have had flirtations with the green omega sm 300 or the NTTD, but they arent a sub. Was thinking of the cartier santos but had the blue dial and sold it already, i always like a panerai but have bought and sold a dozen of them :(

micks_address · 22-03-2023 04:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388084#Comment_120388084

subs probably arent dramatically over retail at the moment?

scwazrh · 22-03-2023 04:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388157#Comment_120388157

Not miles over but thats mainly cause the retail price has gone up considerably over the last year . But your still talking 12-13k min for a new model date so its 20% above

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