Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

funkyouup · 17-05-2019 12:54pm

Jaysus a tv show, i reckon it will be harder to buy tv views like he does on that channel.

micks_address · 17-05-2019 2:21pm

OmegaGene wrote: »

I have silent winders in the room and they don’t make any noise, the last one was a gift and has bright blue lights, frightened the sh*t out of me the first night, I’ve been using wonders for years and only put the watches that are in rotation on them, anything that’s not being worn goes into the safe.

The urban gentry YouTuber is now starting a tv series and he’s teamed up with a company called watchbox, not sure how a tv series will do for ratings.
I don’t like the fella myself but I am interested to see if this takes off

Yeah I seen him recommend the wolf winders.. I don't mind him.. watched his first video with watch box.. looks like they have essentially a trading floor where they sell watches.. he took a selection from their vault and some impressive stuff there

893bet · 17-05-2019 5:38pm

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/stories/exclusive-preview-2019

New omega offerings including a 50 year anniversary model (one of many to come I suspect).

I am a big omega fan but all very “meh” and expensive IMHO.

AT worldtimer the only one that gives me a tingle.

Eoin · 17-05-2019 7:31pm

I can't help but think of this, when I see yet another Speedmaster edition

the-many-looks-of-derek-zoolander-randomocity-blue-steel-look.jpg

scwazrh · 17-05-2019 9:13pm

That omega is a limited edition of 6969 pieces .Does anyone know what sort of quantities the regular speedmaster has sold in ?

893bet · 17-05-2019 9:53pm

scwazrh wrote: »

That omega is a limited edition of 6969 pieces .Does anyone know what sort of quantities the regular speedmaster has sold in ?

The 100s thousands comfortably.

20-05-2019 4:19pm

Eoin wrote: »

I can't help but think of this, when I see yet another Speedmaster edition

Hah - I completely agree and I am/was such a big fan of Omega.

Where they also lost me was the inability to fit the 8500 movement - which I accept was a great step forward for them - in a 42mm case (the Planet Ocean) and 38.5mm case (in case of the Aquaterra) without the watches being just too thick.

The 42mm Planet Oceans with the 8500 are 15.7mm thick and the 38.5mm Aquaterras are 13 mm thick versus 14.25mm and 11.25mm respectively for the older 2500s.

I know it doesn't sound like much but there is a massive difference on the wrist especially when worn on the bracelet. The bigger versions are better proportioned and sit better but are really big watches, especially the XL Planet Ocean. I have a 2500 Aquaterra (38.5mm) and Planet Ocean (42mm) and love them both. I do prefer smaller watches but I don't have a small wrist.

And I'm also somebody who loves the Seiko MM300 SBDX001, which is 44mm diameter and 15mm thick, and gets knocked for being too thick all the time. It certainly is thick but I find the case design of the Seiko sits it down on your wrist a lot better. If you can imagine the 42mm 8500 Planet Ocean, it's a couple of mm smaller but almost 1 mm thicker.

2shea · 23-05-2019 9:58am

I have 6 automatics mostly Seiko divers. The dressy ones are the Rolex explorer 214270 mkll and the Seiko SARB 35

So what I was thinking was. 3 swiss watches and 3 Japanese.

The 3 Japanese would be Seiko Sumo in black, Seiko Sarb 35 and Turtle Padi or Samurai Padi havent decided yet. So that is two divers and a sport/dressy casual piece.

The 3 swiss will be built around my Explorers. So I was thinking Rolex Explorer 214270 39mm , Omega seamaster 300m Professional (last model with out the waves on the dial in Blue and a Tudor Black Bay 36mm. (If a 36mm E2xplorer 114270 happens to appear in the mean time)

Having about 12 or 13 watches, so I have alot of them are going back into their original boxes and put away for a few years.

So I'll have my box of 3 Swiss 3 Japanesse.
As well as a few quartz maybe 3 or 4.

Question is where will I be able Tudor Black Bay 36mm for under 2k with Box and papers.

As well as a Omega seamaster 300m professional blue bezel for under 2k?

Ideas anyone ?

Just to add on, rather then selling my watches to narrow down the cokkrvyuu;;9]0 I'm going to return then to their original boxes and store them away for the next 20 to 30 years and see will the be worth any thing. Now I know they are Seiko but it will be interesting to see what new old stock Japanese watches will fetch.

micks_address · 25-05-2019 8:02pm

Hi folks
I'm in the US this summer working around the new Hampshire area. Always looking at watches and I'm getting my skyfall aqua Terra next week. Had a look in a local jared today and they had a black role sub 38?mm I asked re price and they said 6500 dollars.. they also have a jewellers called barmarkian and I had a look around. High end place. Omega, tag, logines, breitling.. didn't see rolex.. tried on an aqua Terra and felt class.. roll on next week. 6k tried on a speed master special edition with moon phase and was 10k.. figured I'd leave it at that.. I'd love to come across something like a rolex explorer 1 at a good price but can't see it.. I'll have to make do with the omega for now..
Cheers,
Mick

Cienciano · 26-05-2019 10:09am

Saw this on reddit, nicely done. Modded SNZH53J

https://m.imgur.com/a/GWS4RqK

micks_address · 26-05-2019 3:18pm

Cienciano wrote: »

Saw this on reddit, nicely done. Modded SNZH53J

https://m.imgur.com/a/GWS4RqK

Lovely.. what would a good price be on a Sinn 556a without bracelet? Looking at one in US

blue5000 · 28-05-2019 9:33pm

Wibbs, you'll love this one from dung deal:D

https://www.donedeal.ie/jewellery-for-sale/rolex/21956827

micks_address · 28-05-2019 9:55pm

blue5000 wrote: »

Wibbs, you'll love this one from dung deal:D

https://www.donedeal.ie/jewellery-for-sale/rolex/21956827

So my Mercedes e class skoda Octavia will also be in for sale soon

Wibbs · 28-05-2019 11:23pm

ahh for fu...

893bet · 31-05-2019 5:29pm

I hadn’t realised many of the shops were doing interest free and low interest finance through flexifi.

Can get 4-5k over 3 years for a cost of 400 or so. Dangerous.

893bet · 31-05-2019 5:59pm

OmegaGene wrote: »

Keanes are with flexifi for a while now, took ireland a while to catch up really as they have had 0% in the U.K. for a few years now in most dealers.
Friend of mine picked up an explorer about a year ago and it’s scratched to sh1t and not even paid for, he has no respect for it in my opinion and that’s purely because it’s on finance.

I am heavy enough on watches myself so don’t knock him!

Can you negotiate a discount on an omega i.e 20% then get finance or will they only allow it on full RRP? If it’s full RRP it’s a waste of time.

Must resist!

893bet · 31-05-2019 6:24pm

OmegaGene wrote: »

Ah this explorer was battered in a couple weeks and a breitling he saved up for is in mint condition

There is a certain protectiveness that you apply to something you have saved for vs something that you can buy on the spot.

Available ability of finance is good but I wonder does it make retailers less likely to offer discounts.

micks_address · 31-05-2019 6:29pm

893bet wrote: »

There is a certain protectiveness that you apply to something you have saved for vs something that you can buy on the spot.

Available ability of finance is good but I wonder does it make retailers less likely to offer discounts.

yeah id say its same deal as cars.. you go in and do a deal with cash you get a discount.. if you go on finance not so much

njburke · 31-05-2019 8:33pm

Double post

njburke · 31-05-2019 8:36pm

A guy at work today announced he was on the lookout for a Rolex hulk. 13 k from a jeweller in the Midlands. We had a chat about rolex and a couple of non watch lads thought we were nuts. Watchs should cost 200 euro kind of thing.

I was sporting my Merkur Tuna on the razor wire strap which kicked off the conversation

micks_address · 31-05-2019 8:55pm

njburke wrote: »

A guy at work today announced he was on the lookout for a Rolex hulk. 13 k from a jeweller in the Midlands. We had a chat about rolex and a couple of non watch lads thought we were nuts. Watchs should cost 200 euro kind of thing.

I was sporting my Merkur Tuna on the razor wire strap which kicked off the conversation

yeah i think most lets say under 30s these days would figure a smart watch, or the time on your phone is more desirable than an expensive watch... tbh it kinda surprised me when i got into watches that even quartz watches are not 100% accurate... i figured they were digital so how could they lose time

shutup · 02-06-2019 8:37pm

Anyone an Arsenal fan?
If not look away now but if so, you may be interested.
The players got (what I think is) a Rolex a sea dweller for winning the 98 double.
Also the 04 “invincibles” got a limited edition modded Rolex Milgauss from Titan Black. Only 49 were made to represent the record setting 49 matches unbeaten. The design is based on the dial from the old clock at Highbury.
Mesut Ozil paid £30,000 for Thierry Henry’s at an auction.

funkyouup · 28-06-2019 10:31pm

Looks the business but on the pricey side.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-gmw-b5000v-aged-ip-full-metal-watch/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyTuN0XWgnw

Time · 29-06-2019 1:55am

funkyouup wrote: »

Looks the business but on the pricey side.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-gmw-b5000v-aged-ip-full-metal-watch/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyTuN0XWgnw

It has a very mad max look to it. It like it

Lorddrakul · 29-06-2019 11:16am

Time wrote: »

It has a very mad max look to it. It like it

I love the worn look, but only when it's resulting from someone wearing it for ten years. Not a fan of fake distressed.

Wibbs · 29-06-2019 12:07pm

Ditto. And Japanese culture has a big thing for authentic wear and tear of personal objects. They have made art forms around it. This seems aimed at westerners.

micks_address · 29-06-2019 1:44pm

Wibbs wrote: »

Ditto. And Japanese culture has a big thing for authentic wear and tear of personal objects. They have made art forms around it. This seems aimed at westerners.

At least it's not called the kimono...
Prefer the silver I have or black

2shea · 01-07-2019 1:44pm

Lorddrakul wrote: »

Time wrote: »

It has a very mad max look to it. It like it

I love the worn look, but only when it's resulting from someone wearing it for ten years. Not a fan of fake distressed.

Anything with a fake distressed/used look is pretty crappy looking.

Just wear it yourself and enjoy putting a used look on it from normal daily wear.

Wibbs · 01-07-2019 10:39pm

2shea wrote: »

Anything with a fake distressed/used look is pretty crappy looking.

Just wear it yourself and enjoy putting a used look on it from normal daily wear.

Quoted for truth 2Shea. I'm one of the vintage weirdos and one reason is I like wear and tear. I bloody love it. I've had a few new old stock vintage watches in my time over the last 30 odd years *gulp* and have a couple still, but I find them hard to wear. One reason being I don't want to be the muppet who clatters them after so long being "mint" and second reason would be they feel a bit sterile to me, unloved, preserved by dumb fortune. I much prefer the ones already a bit clattered, affected by time and the owners in the interim between their birth and ending up with me. I hope to add to them in some way; clean up, add safe lume, service them, keep them safe, get them "living" again, while adding to their "DNA", so that I can hand them on after me. I like that I may be a part of a link in a chain of such things into the future and on other wrists for god knows how long. You can't buy that with fake lume and distressing. Each to their own I suppose.

Onecoolcookie · 02-07-2019 12:45am

Anyone passing through the airport or Kildare Village able to price check this for me please?

https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-ie/h38416541-intra-matic.html

thelizardking1 · 02-07-2019 10:32am

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Anyone passing through the airport or Kildare Village able to price check this for me please?

https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-ie/h38416541-intra-matic.html

If you email or phone them they'll give you a price.

Onecoolcookie · 02-07-2019 10:43am

thelizardking1 wrote: »

If you email or phone them they'll give you a price.

Cheers, will do! Not sure why it didn't cross my mind to do that.

On the same topic, what sort of discounts have people managed to get in Hour Passion outlets, do they have much leeway on prices?

Time · 02-07-2019 7:52pm

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Cheers, will do! Not sure why it didn't cross my mind to do that.

On the same topic, what sort of discounts have people managed to get in Hour Passion outlets, do they have much leeway on prices?

For Kildare Village you can get 10% discount cards in most hotels, they’re usually in the lobby in a stand with other tourist attraction information. You can get a rebate back via handing in typist receipts at the welcome desk for air miles too. Anything you negotiate on top is a bonus

blindsider · 04-07-2019 2:37pm

Sneaking a few mins of the Cricket World Cup this morning, and spotted an Omega advert.

Basically a cut-down (1 min?) version of this series....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8LS37wEys

worth a watch....

banie01 · 14-07-2019 7:56am

I'm on holiday in Bulgaria at the moment and taking a trip into the Breitling shop in Bourgas.
I want to get a look at an Avenger GMT on my wrist, and decide if I'm going to treat myself for my 40th.

I want a diver, happy to swap straps as needed for slightly dressier less bulky occasions.

I've decided that I want a GMT complication, however I have not decided what to buy.
Currently mulling it over and budget is playing a big part too so that's Rolex out of the picture.
I'm mulling it over with
Breitling Avenger 2 GMT
Tudor GMT
Omega Planet Ocean 600m GMT ( I like the orange 1

)
The Rolex that does catch my eye in this category is the explorer 2 but it's double my max budget.

I do have the advantage of being able to buy in the EU and get my VAT back, but budget is tight.

My usual daily driver varies between a zetime and Titanium citizen pro-master.

So anyone got any other ideas on what I should consider?

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 8:41am

banie01 wrote: »

I'm mulling it over with
Breitling Avenger 2 GMT
Tudor GMT
Omega Planet Ocean 600m GMT ( I like the orange 1 )
The Rolex that does catch my eye in this category is the explorer 2 but it's double my max budget.

My 2c:
Breightling Avenger - Nice watch, but the bezel is very Aztec looking and with the silver wings on the dial somehow for me seems cheap (I think thats invictas fault). This watch is a depreciation bomb, Get at least 20% off if buying retail.

Tudor GMT - good choice, new inhouse is nice if your into that sort of thing. Some desirability, and good construction. I find it difficult to seperate Tudor from Rolex on quality, only issue is Tudor does not have the branding. There are two on adverts at the moment. Once chap in Cork has a 2018 Pepsi one on a bracelet for 3400 asking, looks in good condition. There is another on at 4 grand. For me at around 3200 thats a decent purchase but you will loose a little money on resale.

Omega Planet Ocean 600m GMT : Fine watch, interesting movement, nice display back. Problem I have is this is a VERY big watch. My business partner has one and I see it all the time. He is 6 foot and medium build and its ok on his write, I am 5'9'' and stocky, but I have a thick wrist at 18cm and it looks like a clown watch on me. Its the height of the thing. Another depreciation bomb so buy used. 3750 on adverts 2009 model (half price).

Explorer 2 - only value in Rolex sports at the moment. I know a good 40mm for sale white dial (4400 euro) , and there is a 42 on adverts too (6000 euro). Both fomr reliable sellers, PM me for info. Nice watch, however these are the "dogs" of the rolex range if such a beautiful thing can be a dog. I prefer the black dial version.

If I was in your position I think I would go for the tudor with my heart, but the Rolex with my head. I made an offer on the tudor oin adverts but the chap was not willing to budge even an inch. Doesnt matter about VAT if you buy new you will loose money, if you budget is not endless use the used market to get the most you can for your euros.

banie01 · 14-07-2019 8:47am

Sky Helpful Fencer wrote: »

My 2c:
Breightling Avenger - Nice watch, but the bezel is very Aztec looking and with the silver wings on the dial somehow for me seems cheap (I think thats invictas fault). This watch is a depreciation bomb, Get at least 20% off if buying retail.

Tudor GMT - good choice, new inhouse is nice if your into that sort of thing. Some desirability, and good construction. I find it difficult to seperate Tudor from Rolex on quality, only issue is Tudor does not have the branding. There are two on adverts at the moment. Once chap in Cork has a 2018 Pepsi one on a bracelet for 3400 asking, looks in good condition. There is another on at 4 grand. For me at around 3200 thats a decent purchase but you will loose a little money on resale.

Omega Planet Ocean 600m GMT : Fine watch, interesting movement, nice display back. Problem I have is this is a VERY big watch. My business partner has one and I see it all the time. He is 6 foot and medium build and its ok on his write, I am 5'9'' and stocky, but I have a thick wrist at 18cm and it looks like a clown watch on me. Its the height of the thing. Another depreciation bomb so buy used. 3750 on adverts 2009 model (half price).

Explorer 2 - only value in Rolex sports at the moment. I know a good 40mm for sale white dial (4400 euro) , and there is a 42 on adverts too (6000 euro). Both fomr reliable sellers, PM me for info. Nice watch, however these are the "dogs" of the rolex range if such a beautiful thing can be a dog. I prefer the black dial version.

If I was in your position I think I would go for the tudor with my heart, but the Rolex with my head. I made an offer on the tudor oin adverts but the chap was not willing to budge even an inch. Doesnt matter about VAT if you buy new you will loose money, if you budget is not endless use the used market to get the most you can for your euros.

Your thinking on Rolex v Tudor is pretty much the same as mine.
I do think their Pepsi GMT is stunning tho.

I'd had closer to 10k in mind for an explorer.
I'm leaning towards a black 42mm if and when I can afford one and you've just made it sound a lot more affordable

Must let my wife come across those prices

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 9:01am

If you can push to 10k the world is your Oyster. GMT Master 2 ceramic, submariner ceramic...or how about this.

Tudor GMT Pepsi + Omega Speedmaster + Explorer II Polar 40mm
: that would be under 10k and would be a savage collection.

banie01 · 14-07-2019 9:10am

Sky Helpful Fencer wrote: »

If you can push to 10k the world is your Oyster. GMT Master 2 ceramic, submariner ceramic...or how about this.

Tudor GMT Pepsi + Omega Speedmaster + Explorer II Polar 40mm
: that would be under 10k and would be a savage collection.

I'm only a poor albeit stupidly young pensioner Fitz...
And yet your suggestion holds huge merit for me! :pac:

893bet · 14-07-2019 9:21am

https://www.adverts.ie/18373012

So adverts.....

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 9:31am

893bet wrote: »

https://www.adverts.ie/18373012

So adverts.....

Bummer long time gone, I would say there is some sentimental value here.

893bet · 14-07-2019 9:33am

Zero feedback buyers need not apply!

OldBean · 14-07-2019 9:44am

That's awful but not surprising. It's definitely something that's come to mind over the years on Adverts.

I don't trust the feedback system on Adverts one bit either - you can see how A previous 'contributer' here (among others) generate feedback with fast sales of a few quid before deleting the ad.

banie01 · 14-07-2019 10:42am

No joy seeing the Avenger as they had none in stock.
Couple of Navitimers but not really catching me.

I'm trying hard to see past Fitzgeme's suggestion on what I could buy if I double my budget now tbh

Migh swing for the Tudor GMT as the start of that collection, or hold off until I have enough cash to drop on a black faced explorer 2 and build from there.

Tis a good thing the mortgage is paid off I suppose :P

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 10:47am

The Tudor is a savage watch...but a word of warning if its the explorer you want dont wast time and money on anything else. Sometimes people want the Rolex because it is a Rolex. I know its a bit off to be so brand focused, but there is something about it we have all been brainwashed into.

I know of a very tasty Oyster perpetual, grey sunburst dial 39mm blue markers for sale in great condition less than 4k.

banie01 · 14-07-2019 10:57am

Sky Helpful Fencer wrote: »

The Tudor is a savage watch...but a word of warning if its the explorer you want dont wast time and money on anything else. Sometimes people want the Rolex because it is a Rolex. I know its a bit off to be so brand focused, but there is something about it we have all been brainwashed into.

I know of a very tasty Oyster perpetual, grey sunburst dial 39mm blue markers for sale in great condition less than 4k.

When I took the notion that I wanted a GMT and started looking it was the Tudor that originally caught my eye.
After a little more research, the Explorer 2 42mm stood out more for me especially in black.

I think it may be a case of leave the cash build up a little and go all in on that 1st.

As a treat for our G-Shock loving member

Came across this display in Bourgas a while ago.

CantGetNoSleep · 14-07-2019 12:03pm

Sky Helpful Fencer wrote: »

My 2c:
Breightling Avenger - Nice watch, but the bezel is very Aztec looking and with the silver wings on the dial somehow for me seems cheap (I think thats invictas fault). This watch is a depreciation bomb, Get at least 20% off if buying retail.

Tudor GMT - good choice, new inhouse is nice if your into that sort of thing. Some desirability, and good construction. I find it difficult to seperate Tudor from Rolex on quality, only issue is Tudor does not have the branding. There are two on adverts at the moment. Once chap in Cork has a 2018 Pepsi one on a bracelet for 3400 asking, looks in good condition. There is another on at 4 grand. For me at around 3200 thats a decent purchase but you will loose a little money on resale.

Omega Planet Ocean 600m GMT : Fine watch, interesting movement, nice display back. Problem I have is this is a VERY big watch. My business partner has one and I see it all the time. He is 6 foot and medium build and its ok on his write, I am 5'9'' and stocky, but I have a thick wrist at 18cm and it looks like a clown watch on me. Its the height of the thing. Another depreciation bomb so buy used. 3750 on adverts 2009 model (half price).

Explorer 2 - only value in Rolex sports at the moment. I know a good 40mm for sale white dial (4400 euro) , and there is a 42 on adverts too (6000 euro). Both fomr reliable sellers, PM me for info. Nice watch, however these are the "dogs" of the rolex range if such a beautiful thing can be a dog. I prefer the black dial version.

If I was in your position I think I would go for the tudor with my heart, but the Rolex with my head. I made an offer on the tudor oin adverts but the chap was not willing to budge even an inch. Doesnt matter about VAT if you buy new you will loose money, if you budget is not endless use the used market to get the most you can for your euros.

I've had my eye on the newer 42mm Explorer II on Adverts for a while, I'm between that and an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Mind me asking where the 40mm Explorer is for sale?

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 12:14pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I've had my eye on the newer 42mm Explorer II on Adverts for a while, I'm between that and an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Mind me asking where the 40mm Explorer is for sale?

Its gone now sorry had not looked in a few days.

https://www.adverts.ie/casual/rolex-explorer-ll-16570/18318249

banie01 · 14-07-2019 6:33pm

So that's me signed up to Chrono24 and TZ-UK now...
Now I'm hoping this works kinda like the Simpsons!
Insofar as...

1st I get Deeee money!
Den I get Deeee watches!

Of course if my wife finds out, she may well kill me!
But sure then, there'll be a watch or 2 to pay for the funeral at least :pac:

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-07-2019 8:55pm

banie01 wrote: »

So that's me signed up to Chrono24 and TZ-UK now...
Now I'm hoping this works kinda like the Simpsons!
Insofar as...

1st I get Deeee money!
Den I get Deeee watches!

Of course if my wife finds out, she may well kill me!
But sure then, there'll be a watch or 2 to pay for the funeral at least :pac:

Mark this day 14/0719 this was the day a decision was made that went on the ruin you life.

Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

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