Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

5 digits are lovely and elegant, but they're nowhere near to the standard of modern subs and therefore worth a lot less. It really is entry level sub

Don't get me wrong, I like them, although I don't think I'd ever be tempted to buy one, but £5.5k is a very nice price for one. And the reason many people would buy a sub is because it is instantly recognisable.....by others. Those others wouldn't have any idea what sort of sub he has or what it is worth 😁

I would also be genuinely afraid that the way I wear watches - 24/7 under any circumstances, it wouldn't last long on me

I mentioned a few month ago that my Alpina Alpiner 4 was losing time etc. and wanted it repaired, thanks for the suggestions from a few on here... Anyway as there is no dealer of Alpina in Ireland I was looking at one of the general watch repair businesses. The quotes I got from two of them were terrible though, with 350 euro as the starting point... Which did seem steep to be honest, the watch was only 650 second hand.

I got in touch with Alpina in the UK who directed me to a partner business called Calcul based in Shannon, sent them the watch, quoted 185 for the repair and it was returned good as new yesterday.

They seemed a good outfit too, plenty of comms about the repair, time frames and returning, glad I made the effort to go the Alpina support route.

@893bet - agreed. Sales corner is a pretty good measuer though imho.

And a no date sub is €9300 retail, I'd say it would sell within days from a reputable seller on adverts for €10800, quite possibly a good bit more. And of course Rolex upping the price of these substantially over the last couple of years has decreased the gap between retail and grey / private sale

https://www.adverts.ie/31858750

hi folks,

im hankering after a planet ocean for a while now and thinking of trading my seamaster 300m for one (plus cash) - im looking at a particular reference. Anyone have them and be able to comment on thickness? This is the reference im looking at. Whats the bracelet/clasp like in comparison to the modern seamaster?

Cheers,

Mick

I spotted this on the gram today. I can afford (in theory) a datejust or sub etc but I doubt I could or would ever stretch to an AP Oak. €500, seiko movement and it looks cool. Fake watches are for fake people, but a homage (ish) with a decent movement isn't the worst is it. I could buy any amount of high grade fakes from the souq for a few hundred euro but I just couldn't.

https://www.watchmodcustom.com/

Which one takes your fancy?

Prices seem saucy but he is using better quality parts than most. Still, there's a few there that he's easily turning a couple hundred on or at least it seems so.

Think there's a hint of Solás about this! I do like the moonphase.

Good Q Scwazrh... I had put money aside to get the dove watch that was being developed.

hi folks,

has anyone ever had to file a claim for a lost watch in transit with Secursus? I posted a watch that's running a bit late (pun intended) on arrival. Insured with Secursus via AnPost. Just wondering how tricky the process is if i need to file a claim? Will give it another few days anyway before losing the faith.

Cheers,

Mick

Anyone know do CAB publicise where and when auction takes place? 50 watches worth 500k in this upcoming auction according to article but no mention of when or with what auction house

More than likely Wilsons. I bought jewellery and a watch in a similar auction a couple of years back via Wilsons. Definitely got a good deal but I bought a few different bits.

they would surely have to be authenticated first .Some carry on if the Garda are selling fake watches .

I’d imagine they’ll be sold as seen alright but seems mad if there are fake pieces being sold on behalf of the Garda when its illegal to sell fakes .