Watch Plans for 2019

Teddy Picker · 14-01-2019 2:07pm

A Nomos Tangente 38 non-date for me. Prefer this particular watch without the date window, I think it looks more balanced.

Long term I'd love to buy a Rolex Submariner next year, but with waiting lists that may be a much longer term goal.

oxocube · 14-01-2019 10:12pm

893bet wrote: »

Glashütte Panoreserve
Rolex Hulk
Speedy Tuesday 1
Jlc ultra thin moon

The Glashütte Panoreserve is a smashing watch. In blue it just oozes class.

The GO Senator perpetual calendar is a beautiful watch and I will own one in the distant future.

Going to scratch the Rolex itch, move it on and buy the Senator and everything in life will be rosey

893bet · 14-01-2019 10:30pm

oxocube wrote: »

The Glashütte Panoreserve is a smashing watch. In blue it just oozes class.

Blue is preference (sucker for blue), followed by grey.

Hoping to get a try on of one or both next week. Suspect they wear big enough though!

oxocube wrote: »

Going to scratch the Rolex itch, move it on and buy the Senator and everything in life will be rosey

The road to hell is paved with good intentions...........

oxocube · 14-01-2019 10:50pm

893bet wrote: »

Blue is preference (sucker for blue), followed by grey.

Hoping to get a try on of one or both next week. Suspect they wear big enough

Where can you try them on? Surely not in Dublin?

893bet · 14-01-2019 11:10pm

oxocube wrote: »

Where can you try them on? Surely not in Dublin?

No AD in Ireland. In london for a few days so hoping to pass near one of the big ADs.

Oafley Jones · 14-01-2019 11:32pm

Teddy Picker wrote: »

A Nomos Tangente 38 non-date for me. Prefer this particular watch without the date window, I think it looks more balanced.

Long term I'd love to buy a Rolex Submariner next year, but with waiting lists that may be a much longer term goal.

Spent ages decided this myself but went with the date myself, would have gone 35 for the no date. The seconds dial is perfectly centred on the 35, while the 38 is clearly spaced for a date aperture and looks too high without.

Teddy Picker · 15-01-2019 12:13am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Spent ages decided this myself but went with the date myself, would have gone 35 for the no date. The seconds dial is perfectly centred on the 35, while the 38 is clearly spaced for a date aperture and looks too high without.

Interesting point Oafley, I'm going to end up side by side comparing photos now to see this, and probably drive myself mad!

CantGetNoSleep · 20-01-2019 4:27pm

artanevilla wrote: »

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I have my eye on the following to add to a collection I've only started building up in the last twelve months:

Seiko Presage Cocktail
Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day Date in blue
Mondaine Evo SBB Automatic 41mm
Something from my birth year (1988) - Omega Seamaster or a Rolex
A Pepsi diver - don't know which one

Will probably buy max two of the above - or something completely random I see on here

SKX007 for the diver my man.

And I now have an SKX009 on my wrist thanks to your wise suggestion.

Next on the list is something dressier as I wear a suit most days, Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is current favourite but not certain.

Then someone close to me is selling an unused blue Tag Heuer Carrera - might have to sell my Longines Hydroconquest Chrono to get close to a price with him.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 21-01-2019 12:02pm

In 2019 I plan on going on and on about a ceramic daytona till my family and friends are borded to death and still never getting one. Once they become available Rolex will have released a new one with a slightly different clasp, or bezel or movement and then I will want that one.

unkel wrote: »

Provided you cover yourself for damage / loss / theft, I'd even call it a sound investment if you buy it at RRP...

The greatest trick Rolex ever played is make us believe that someday, some how we will be "allowed" buy one at RRP.

unkel · 21-01-2019 12:10pm

Khalid CoolS Suspenders wrote: »

The greatest trick Rolex ever played is make us believe that someday, some how we will be "allowed" buy one at RRP.

Once you make it onto a waiting list of an AD and then eventually make it to the top of one, surely you are "allowed" to buy one at RRP?

21-01-2019 12:52pm

unkel wrote: »

Once you make it onto a waiting list of an AD and then eventually make it to the top of one, surely you are "allowed" to buy one at RRP?

My understanding is that the waiting list in most ADs is not really a linear queue. There are various factors that determine whether you get the call (when a model comes into stock) - so-called VIP status, willingness to buy stale inventory etc.

That might not apply to all ADs. Some may be fairer than others. But it seems to be a common story.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 21-01-2019 7:35pm

unkel wrote: »

Once you make it onto a waiting list of an AD and then eventually make it to the top of one, surely you are "allowed" to buy one at RRP?

Depends, if your after a sub that you can get at or below retail second hand you will, but on that seadweller, skydweller or daytona the list is like 7 years if your a nobody. You can have one today if you will buy a two tone datejust and a patek at the same time.

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

unkel · 21-01-2019 8:21pm

That seems the case in the US, hopefully not as bad in Europe!

shakedown · 26-01-2019 8:59pm

Just caught the watch bug.

Wishlist:
G shock gmw b5000
Grand Seiko sbgh267

micks_address · 26-01-2019 9:20pm

shakedown wrote: »

Just caught the watch bug.

Wishlist:
G shock gmw b5000
Grand Seiko sbgh267

Lovely Grand sieko

27-01-2019 1:08am

shakedown wrote: »

Just caught the watch bug.

Wishlist:
G shock gmw b5000
Grand Seiko sbgh267

Those full metal G-Shocks are stunning in person

emo72 · 27-01-2019 1:12am

Maybe not for 2019, just in general,
Seiko sumo, all colours.
Seiko marine master black.
Seiko Shogun.
Tudor Pelagos black.
That'll do, best not to get too greedy.

funkyouup · 27-01-2019 2:16am

70's or early 80's Seamaster,
A radio controlled gshock,
Seiko Bottlecap
And a Stowa.

micks_address · 27-01-2019 12:18pm

Deleted User wrote: »

shakedown wrote: »

Just caught the watch bug.

Wishlist:
G shock gmw b5000
Grand Seiko sbgh267

Those full metal G-Shocks are stunning in person

The gold one looks cool but not sure I'd be able to pull it off.
Myabe the silver.. it's not a g shock but I do have a edifice wirh radio controlled time and it's cool how when I take it out of the drawer the hands take off and set the time properly

SpannerMonkey · 30-01-2019 2:48am

thoughts on a Ball engineer 2 ? im subscribed to a youtube channel for watchfinder cant get it out of my head since seeing this . skip to 4 mins 42 sec

893bet · 30-01-2019 8:22am

A very handsome watch. Definitely my style and taste.

njburke · 30-01-2019 11:39am

I've been thinking about what I plan to do in 2019. I've been on an affordable watch binge last year which I'm going to stop. I now have a selection of watches I can choose from each morning. Of what I bought last year, I wore my Tissel vintage sub most often, lately the Merkur Tuna has taken that spot.
This year I've a 3 or 4 watches that need servicing so I'll concentrate on getting that done. I'll also try to save some money towards a higher end watch.

unkel · 30-01-2019 11:44am

njburke wrote: »

lately the Merkur Tuna has taken that spot.

Mine is on the way!

Going with the rubber strap for now or replace it with my orange Borealis strap. Or indeed I'll copy you razor bracelet idea if you don't mind

njburke · 30-01-2019 2:28pm

The Merkur was a good deal at the price I paid. For the same amount I could have had one of my other watches serviced. Hence the do I service a watch or buy just one more bargain.

It does look nice on the razor bracelet though.

Kintarō Hattori · 30-01-2019 4:23pm

Nothing too crazy, there's one or two Seiko Recrafts I'd like to get, then I'd like to buy a watch from some brands I don't currently have in the collection.

micks_address · 30-01-2019 9:27pm

Friend just took delivery of this for me in Boston..

That's my year done.. won't be seeing it in person till may

vkus6mt3y8zg2q · 30-01-2019 9:29pm

micks_address wrote: »

Friend just took delivery of this for me in Boston..

That's my year done.. won't be seeing it in person till may

Beautiful watch

893bet · 30-01-2019 9:32pm

micks_address wrote: »

Friend just took delivery of this for me in Boston..

That's my year done.. won't be seeing it in person till may

Well wear! The anticipation until May........

micks_address · 30-01-2019 10:01pm

893bet wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

Friend just took delivery of this for me in Boston..

That's my year done.. won't be seeing it in person till may

Well wear! The anticipation until May........

Yes killer...but at least I know it's there.. then the anticipation of my wife killing me...

CalamariFritti · 30-01-2019 10:32pm

Cant make up my mind whether I should by a good watch or not. And on the days when I think I should I'm torn between a Speedmaster Date or a Seamaster 300 midsize. Then the next day I'm thinking I'd be mad to spend 2k on a watch anyway. Rinse and repeat.

For the moment I got myself a Speedmaster lookalike from Citizen which is rather nice...

unkel · 31-01-2019 12:28am

You don't need to spend two grand. I got my Seamaster 300 full size automatic for a 3 figure sum. Took me a while to find it though.

oxocube · 31-01-2019 12:39am

unkel wrote: »

You don't need to spend two grand. I got my Seamaster 300 full size automatic for a 3 figure sum. Took me a while to find it though.

I would also like a Seamaster 300 for less than a grand. Where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking :cool:

SpannerMonkey · 31-01-2019 12:42am

micks_address wrote: »

Friend just took delivery of this for me in Boston..

That's my year done.. won't be seeing it in person till may

savage watch:cool: would love one myself congrats

unkel · 31-01-2019 1:04am

oxocube wrote: »

I would also like a Seamaster 300 for less than a grand. Where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking :cool:

Took me many months of watching adverts.ie like a hawk

Bargains to be had, but when you see an opportunity you have to jump in quick.

CalamariFritti · 31-01-2019 9:28am

I got an incredibly good 60's Seamaster date for under 300 10 years back, just needed a new glass and service, but a Seamaster 300 for under a grand is some find! Nice one!

Deep Thought · 31-01-2019 10:06am

oxocube wrote: »

Didn't take me long to figure out my next watch.

It's the Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar

This is the only Rolex I would ever buy

shutup · 31-01-2019 2:09pm

My plan for 2019.
Does anyone know which Seiko this is?

31-01-2019 2:21pm

shutup wrote: »

My plan for 2019.
Does anyone know which Seiko this is?

SNKN43

Ryath · 31-01-2019 3:01pm

Deleted User wrote: »

SNKN43

Spent a while browsing creation and joma trying to find it! Come back to see I'm too late.

https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-snkn43.html
Out of stock

Hadn't seen those Seiko Recraft range before some nice retro styles.

2shea · 01-02-2019 7:19am

Deleted User wrote: »

SNKN43

What a beauty!! Just over $100 if that wasn't sold out I would be buying one.

I'm glad it was sold out :rolleyes:

Sebastian Dangerfield · 04-02-2019 8:38pm

Any thoughts on the Seiko SSA231K1? Hoping to pick one up soon

micks_address · 04-02-2019 8:49pm

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

Any thoughts on the Seiko SSA231K1? Hoping to pick one up soon

Nice watch. Is the dial enamel?

Cienciano · 11-02-2019 2:42pm

SeaFields wrote: »

I got a Seiko presage cocktail last year. It's a stunning watch in my eyes. I want to get something on steel and came across the seiko perpetual calendar recently. That's my aim for 2019 me thinks or something similar.

That kinetic perpetual calendar is good value on creation watches now.

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-premier-kinetic-perpetual-calendar-snp143-snp143p1-snp143p-mens-watch-11090.html

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-premier-kinetic-perpetual-calendar-snp141-snp141p1-snp141p-mens-watch-11089.html

Few other variants too. Very nice watch for under 500.

Jude13 · 20-02-2019 6:29am

Plan is to get a Rolex 126710BLRO, although the GMT Pepsi has always been my dream watch since I was a kid, and I've planned for it since the new one was launched at baselworld, its still a hard sell to myself. If I had a son I would convince myself I was holding on to it for him, girls wear men's watches right? That will seal the deal.

Keyzer · 20-02-2019 10:44am

I'm toying with the idea of getting a Rolex SM/SD.

Alanstrainor · 20-02-2019 11:04am

I really quite fancy this strap for my Steinhart Ocean One 39:

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/accessoires/bracelet/stahlband-20x16-mm-fuenfreihig-fuer-ocean-39-inkl-bandanstoesse.html

Quite pricey, but does look lovely. My current metal strap has held up well for it's first 6 months!

unkel · 20-02-2019 12:02pm

It's a two figure price, go for it!

You save that per week with your depreciation free car alone

unkel · 21-02-2019 12:10am

I've developed a massive horn for a Seiko SBBN037 MarineMaster Professional 300 "Blue Tuna". Quartz and all

North of USD1000 plus shipping from the far east brand new - that seems full Japanese retail price of 120k Yen and I would not want to be hit for VAT on top of that. If anyone spots one second hand, let me know!

Jude13 · 21-02-2019 5:28am

That is a horny watch alright

2shea · 22-02-2019 12:49pm

unkel wrote: »

I've developed a massive horn for a Seiko SBBN037 MarineMaster Professional 300 "Blue Tuna". Quartz and all

North of USD1000 plus shipping from the far east brand new - that seems full Japanese retail price of 120k Yen and I would not want to be hit for VAT on top of that. If anyone spots one second hand, let me know!

If you buy in Japan when visiting you get 8% tax back. If you know someone going to the rugby world cup they could get you one from the Wako store in Ginza Tokyo.

Watch Plans for 2019

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