What's your wish list.....

Oafley Jones · 04-08-2017 8:49am

Really like the solar impulse version of the X33. I'm a sucker for those colours though.

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Creamy Goodness · 04-08-2017 11:50am

Stop! I'm in love.

Jawgap · 04-08-2017 1:37pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Really like the solar impulse version of the X33. I'm a sucker for those colours though.

Yeah, the Solar Impulse version is very smart but I'm looking for something that can be worn in every situation......and I didn't think the SI works as a business, or dress watch.

893bet · 04-08-2017 6:59pm

1) Tag heuer Monaco CAW211B

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2) Yaghtmaster 116622

3) JLC ulta thin moon

Yaghtmaster 116622 has bumped the hulk. Blue face with red detail my favourite at the minute. Rhodium with blue very close second.

Have a rhodium with blue 114300 that is potentially on the chopping board.

Oafley Jones · 08-08-2017 3:33pm

As solid as it is, I've never really been keen on the Black Bay. I think two-tone watches are tacky and something that belongs in the 70s or on 70 year olds. The endorsement of a footballer guarantees I'll give a product is given a wide berth. Yet, I keep looking at this.

My taste in watches has changed radically since I started looking at watches. Sometimes, I'm not sure it's for the better.

Eoin · 08-08-2017 6:25pm

I quite like that too. I've the blue version, which I picked cos it doesn't have the kinda faux vintage look.

Wibbs · 08-08-2017 10:24pm

CarltonBrowne wrote: »

I'd also like a PP 3580 but it would have to be a blue-dial on a bracelet and without the ball-pein hammer finish and I'm not even sure that they made one of those.

Funny enough CB it was that very case shape and such a late 60's/early 70's shape it was,

that got me first interested in Girard Perregaux as brand, because I got a hand wound one with that kinda case many years ago for under 100 quid in a Dublin jewellers. Had never heard of them before TBH. I think I gave it away sometime in the late 90's. :eek: But that shape got me into the brand when the interwebs kicked off and that got me in turn into the whole early quartz arena.

CarltonBrowne · 09-08-2017 9:57am

Can you find a picture of the GP? There is also a Smiths in a very similar case-shape which I've made a mental note to track down (but have done feck all about, in truth).

Wibbs · 09-08-2017 12:31pm

I don't have a pic I'm afraid. It was pre digital cameras and I rarely took photos of watches back then. It was quite similar to the quartz tron type dial case, but much flatter.

Frankie5Angels · 27-09-2017 12:50pm

Quite fancy this, which appeared on the Steinhart nosebook page. Only available via the distributor in Hong Kong, though, or so it says.

Anyone going to HK soon?!

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valoren · 27-09-2017 2:26pm

I love the two tone Sub in blue. I'm a sucker for it. Blingy, but in a classy way for me personally.

dinorebel · 27-09-2017 3:11pm

Frankie5Angels wrote: »

Quite fancy this, which appeared on the Steinhart nosebook page. Only available via the distributor in Hong Kong, though, or so it says.

Anyone going to HK soon?!

Stop teasing us:eek:

dastardly00 · 27-09-2017 4:54pm

It's not super original/novel/unique or anything like that... but someday I am determined to own an Omega Seamaster.

On my wish list would be the Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial 41 mm steel-on-steel.

Passenger · 28-09-2017 1:55am

Tudor Fastrider Black Shield

P.S. That Blue Sub image that valoren posted is huuuggge!!

Fireblade77 · 05-10-2017 12:35pm

I'm lusting after this,

Okon · 07-10-2017 1:22pm

Fireblade77 wrote: »

I'm lusting after this,

I was lusting after that watch too... until I got it this week!

(Just posted pic to the photos thread after getting the hang of Imgur.)

Fireblade77 · 07-10-2017 1:31pm

Okon wrote: »

I was lusting after that watch too... until I got it this week!

(Just posted pic to the photos thread after getting the hang of Imgur.)

Congrats, beautiful.

Eoin · 07-10-2017 8:42pm

I just love this. Legibility probably not great, but still...

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893bet · 18-03-2018 12:42pm

893bet wrote: »

1) Tag heuer Monaco CAW211B

2) Yaghtmaster 116622

3) JLC ulta thin moon

Yaghtmaster 116622 has bumped the hulk. Blue face with red detail my favourite at the minute. Rhodium with blue very close second.

Have a rhodium with blue 114300 that is potentially on the chopping board.

Still lusting after the above. Also lusting after an aquanaut and a Pam728

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=7380594&rid=0

Eoin · 18-03-2018 2:01pm

I keep coming back to this one. I’d have this over a Rolex sub any day.

893bet · 18-03-2018 3:26pm

They have caught my eye lately also as a few have moved on TZ over the last 12 months.

Oafley Jones · 18-03-2018 11:47pm

Not normally a fan of black case watches, but I’m slightly obsessed with the black ceramic version on sailcloth. The chrono looks better (I can see where people criticise the three hander for its empty dial) but I’ve no need for a chrono and that 120 hour power reserve is far more useful.

Zagato · 19-03-2018 12:23am

Yes, I have tried the blue ceramic on in their Boutique shop and love it. Definitely want to get one when funds allow. Very light, but feels so well made and put together.

bren2002 · 20-03-2018 9:40am

Rolex, not a daytona. Probably GMT or maybe Explorer. Something steel not gold.
IWC aquatimer
Speedy Pro.

But my ability to fund these has passed for the moment, will have too see what the future brings.

Not on the list, because whatever about the list being a wish, a Patek is unreasonable to expect.

Also, I probably wouldn't actually seek one out, but I do like both the Omega Z & Xs.

Northern Monkey · 20-03-2018 9:49am

Having never liked them, I’ve been getting drawn to Rolex lately. Not sure I can justify a watch that costs more than my car though! Especially when I’m currently wearing a £250 Seiko most of the time.

Creamy Goodness · 20-03-2018 10:08am

I'd love to get a GMT-Master-II but the only one they do at the moment that has the nicer looking bezel (and ceramic) is roughly £22k (and even that was for a 1 year old watch).

I've a serious lusting for this recently, but would never buy it as it'd be a struggle to match with stuff and it's a little bit chunky.

Cyrus · 20-03-2018 7:05pm

gmt2 blue and red ceramic is white gold hence 22k

steel is plain black or black and blue

893bet · 20-03-2018 7:15pm

Rumour has it a new GMT 2 will be released at Basel this year.

Will be scarce no doubt though.

Cyrus · 20-03-2018 7:24pm

coke on a jubilee?!?

893bet · 20-03-2018 7:48pm

Cyrus wrote: »

coke on a jubilee?!?

Something like that. Think I read it on TZ.

Creamy Goodness · 20-03-2018 8:02pm

Cyrus wrote: »

gmt2 blue and red ceramic is white gold hence 22k

steel is plain black or black and blue

Yup I'd be more willing to splurge on a steel bracelet/casing one but with the red/blue ceramic bezel. Unless I start playing the lotto :pac:

dastardly00 · 26-03-2018 2:25pm

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Day Date (45 mm on the olive textile strap)

https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-big-crown-propilot-big-day-date/01-752-7698-4164-07-5-22-14fc

I had this on my wrist a few months ago.... didn't pull the trigger on it... I wish I had!

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Cyrus · 26-03-2018 3:05pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Yup I'd be more willing to splurge on a steel bracelet/casing one but with the red/blue ceramic bezel. Unless I start playing the lotto :pac:

looks like Baselworld went your way :cool:

Creamy Goodness · 26-03-2018 7:51pm

Cyrus wrote: »

looks like Baselworld went your way :cool:

Looks like it. However I’m not a huge fan of the jubilee bracelet and the updated case specifically around the crown.

I’m being overly picky, aint I?

Cyrus · 26-03-2018 9:59pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Looks like it. However I’m not a huge fan of the jubilee bracelet and the updated case specifically around the crown.

I’m being overly picky, aint I?

Case I'm ok with but the jubilee is a no for me

I'll stick with my original black bezelled gmt2c

893bet · 25-08-2018 10:57am

So many watches. So little time. So few wrists.

Trying to consider my next piece. Need to scratch a speedie itch. I had a Speedmaster reduced previously and wasn’t impressed. A tad small and felt flimsy if I am honest.

Considering at the mo.
1) Speedmaster pro
Classic watch. But second hand 2.5k and a bullet proof investment
2) Speedy Tuesday
Trading above RRP still (in sterling at least, I think RRP was 4.1 and they have settled at 4.8-5.1k gbp) and I think they will stay there increase slightly over time as there were on 2012 (I think) pieces. Available for around 5.5k euro ish
3) Grey side of moon
Looks stunning but a little on the large size per the specification but most reviews don’t seem bothered by the size. Around 5.5-6k euro ish. Should hold that value give or take.

Thoughts anyone? I think cyr had a gsotm?

Cyrus · 25-08-2018 1:26pm

893bet wrote: »

So many watches. So little time. So few wrists.

Trying to consider my next piece. Need to scratch a speedie itch. I had a Speedmaster reduced previously and wasn’t impressed. A tad small and felt flimsy if I am honest.

Considering at the mo.
1) Speedmaster pro
Classic watch. But second hand 2.5k and a bullet proof investment
2) Speedy Tuesday
Trading above RRP still (in sterling at least, I think RRP was 4.1 and they have settled at 4.8-5.1k gbp) and I think they will stay there increase slightly over time as there were on 2012 (I think) pieces. Available for around 5.5k euro ish
3) Grey side of moon
Looks stunning but a little on the large size per the specification but most reviews don’t seem bothered by the size. Around 5.5-6k euro ish. Should hold that value give or take.

Thoughts anyone? I think cyr had a gsotm?

Yep had a gsotm and now have a dsotm pitch black I’ll post pics in a few weeks just waiting on a new strap

I loved the grey and being ceramic they are light and wear their size well but ultimately I think the black is better ( and the pitch black has the bezel lume like the grey)

Not bothered with a Tuesday but I’d love a panda dial speedy

893bet · 25-08-2018 1:58pm

Cyrus wrote: »

Yep had a gsotm and now have a dsotm pitch black I’ll post pics in a few weeks just waiting on a new strap

I loved the grey and being ceramic they are light and wear their size well but ultimately I think the black is better ( and the pitch black has the bezel lume like the grey)

Not bothered with a Tuesday but I’d love a panda dial speedy

Looking forward to the pictures! Not too pushed with the Tuesday hype myself but like the contrast on the dial! Panda, Alaska (one on tz today), grey all have stunning dials.

893bet · 22-10-2018 10:51pm

Really liking these!

893bet · 16-06-2019 11:25am

After thinking long and hard about my buying habits I have realised there are lots of pieces I like the look of but are just to thick.

On my wish list but realistically would only tickle an itch for me to then realise they are not for me....

Blue Monaco (too thick)
Grey Monaco reissue (too thick).
Grey side of moon (waaaaay to thick)
Standard speedy or SM Tuesday.....too bloody thick....
Jlc ultra thin (not too thick....but it’s the grey dial version that really appeals which is only PM and way too €€....second hand is an option I guess).
Hulk (on the edge of thickness but would live it from a residuals value....can get away with a little extra thickness on a dive watch I think also).
Glashutte panoreserve......it’s on the edge of too thick! It wears bigger than the size suggests. It’s an amazing watch but why so big!!!

Realistically I am looking for sub 40mm width and 10mm thick.

Any suggestions?

wersal gummage · 16-06-2019 12:49pm

^
Nomos has some tasty stuff, slim cases and lots of colours /options

Ps, have an omega deville myself which I think fits your description. I like as it's a very sleek, understated watch, but by same token I can see how people could be very underwhelmed. They do come on lots of varieties, different colour dials and straps etc

blue5000 · 16-06-2019 1:01pm

I'm still hankering after something from Nth/Lew and Huey, but new prices are hitting the >€600 mark so it will have to be used. Vintage Longines asking prices are only going one way, so patience is required.

893bet · 16-06-2019 3:50pm

wersal gummage wrote: »

^
Nomos has some tasty stuff, slim cases and lots of colours /options

Ps, have an omega deville myself which I think fits your description. I like as it's a very sleek, understated watch, but by same token I can see how people could be very underwhelmed. They do come on lots of varieties, different colour dials and straps etc

Yup. Nomos ticks a lot of boxes. Close to pressing the button....

I looked at 300+ watches today in Weirs (by looked I mean though the glass!) and very few interested me. Love a lot of the omegas but all seamasters and speedmasters are just too big for me these days.

One de ville did catch my eye, 41mm I think annual calendar ....and they must wear huge! Might try it on to see another day. There were too many people around today.

I did try the below on! Pretty nice....not 20k nice though!

Cienciano · 16-06-2019 4:33pm

I like the idea of perpetual calendars, but I don't really like watch winders and if you rotate watches I think they'd be a pain to set.

893bet · 16-06-2019 4:44pm

Cienciano wrote: »

I like the idea of perpetual calendars, but I don't really like watch winders and if you rotate watches I think they'd be a pain to set.

That would mirror my behaviour and thoughts!
If I had one it would never be set correct.

Assume that one is sitting in Weirs since 2017....!

20k is a lot. Sales assistance said 5% discount would be available! But she could talk to her manager...

At the same time some old dear was buying a new cartier and the assistant was explaining what an automatic movement was....she asked if she needed to wear it in bed to keep it going!

Marcusm · 16-06-2019 7:17pm

893bet wrote: »

Yup. Nomos ticks a lot of boxes. Close to pressing the button....

I looked at 300+ watches today in Weirs (by looked I mean though the glass!) and very few interested me. Love a lot of the omegas but all seamasters and speedmasters are just too big for me these days.

One de ville did catch my eye, 41mm I think annual calendar ....and they must wear huge! Might try it on to see another day. There were too many people around today.

I did try the below on! Pretty nice....not 20k nice though!

That’s a perpetual calendar. I have a 1993 JLC Master Reveille Perp calendar (bought secondhand) at a Bonhams auction. In theory, it will adjust for each month, leap year for 200 or more years. In practice I don’t eat it enough so i’m Constantly readjusting it.

Deep Thought · 17-06-2019 1:04pm

893bet wrote: »

After thinking long and hard about my buying habits I have realised there are lots of pieces I like the look of but are just to thick.

On my wish list but realistically would only tickle an itch for me to then realise they are not for me....

Blue Monaco (too thick)
Grey Monaco reissue (too thick).
Grey side of moon (waaaaay to thick)
Standard speedy or SM Tuesday.....too bloody thick....
Jlc ultra thin (not too thick....but it’s the grey dial version that really appeals which is only PM and way too €€....second hand is an option I guess).
Hulk (on the edge of thickness but would live it from a residuals value....can get away with a little extra thickness on a dive watch I think also).
Glashutte panoreserve......it’s on the edge of too thick! It wears bigger than the size suggests. It’s an amazing watch but why so big!!!

Realistically I am looking for sub 40mm width and 10mm thick.

Any suggestions?

I have to say that I wouldn't have thought the Speedy too thick..

Amalgam · 17-06-2019 1:28pm

Not a long list, just rare, 'quirky' rare watches that I'm not willing to pay the going price for!

Seiko SBCM023

This hits all the spots for me. I have twigs for wrists.. an 'ahem' Asian sized quartz 'Diver' with perpetual calendar. The ultimate watch for the perpetually lazy, like me!

Watch Report review: https://www.watchreport.com/review-of-the-seiko-sbcm023/

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Another Seiko quartz.. Seiko said they could not fabricate a smooth sweeping seconds hand *before* the release of the Grand Seiko hybrid mechanism. That seems a bit of an iffy marketing claim.

I'm hypnotised by the motion on the various, very obscure Seiko 'Dolce' watches that came out in the late 80s, early 90s..

I want this model in particular. There is a scale on the watch face to help, seemingly, nurses. Bit of an odd beast, as it has a paper thin leather strap very much reminiscent of a dress watch.

SEIKO 5S21-8A19 SWEEP SECOND PULSE WATCH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILwR73_MrJE

There's also a square variant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HS3-h4lNFM

Judging by the size and colour styling, these seem to have been marketed towards asian countries.

Any Dolce in near mint condition, on my wrist, will do! ..as long as it has that velvet sweep.

893bet · 17-06-2019 1:28pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

I have to day that I wouldn't have thought the Speedy too thick..

At 14mm I am starting to feeling it is! Looking down at my PO which is 15.5 it feels huge! Appreciate I am in a minority.

The PP and VC I picked up over the last year feel so much more comfortable and versatile to wear.

893bet · 17-06-2019 1:38pm

Marcusm wrote: »

That’s a perpetual calendar. I have a 1993 JLC Master Reveille Perp calendar (bought secondhand) at a Bonhams auction. In theory, it will adjust for each month, leap year for 200 or more years. In practice I don’t eat it enough so i’m Constantly readjusting it.

Yes it was an annual calendar de ville I was looking at.

That PC JLC is not the one I have on my list. I want the 1363540.
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/master/master-ultra-thin-moon/1363540.html

But will likely settle on the 1368420 due to €€

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/master/master-ultra-thin-moon/1368420.html

What's your wish list.....

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