Anyone into watches/timepieces?

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    I personally would save a bit more and pick up an Oris aquis
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    Joey_V wrote: »
    cmy330go wrote: »
    Yea. SS Rolex sport models are all nutty now. Most ADs (supposedly worldwide) have almost zero stock.

    This Daytona is only my second Rolex so far, but with aftermarket values doing what they are, it won't be my last. My other one is a GMTii Batman that is also currently worth twice what I gave for it. Of course the aftermarket value will never do me any real good, unless I can find a way to part with them. lol

    Yes the Batman are now 15,000$+.

    My black GMT hits 12,000$. Bought it for $6700 in 2010.

    My SS Daytona black hits $19000, bought for $9250 in 2010.

    The only lackluster performers are my
    SS Sub w date which hits about $7000 and I bought for $4500 in 2005.

    And the Milgauss GV which I purchased for $6500 but sells for about the same, purchased 2009.

    I should’ve bought the Batman when they were plentiful, should’ve bought the Sub Kermit and Sub Hulk... ugh, so many mistakes and missed opportunities!

    I just sent my Chicago jeweler an email this morning inquiring on the new Daytona. I would buy it and flip it.

    I hear ya. I drug my feet for some time before buying my first, and regret almost every one I passed on. Of course this was before things went crazy, but still, lets be honest, for the most part, no Rolex is a bad bet, as long as you've done your research.

    FWIW, I have gotten the impression that ADs are getting super sensitive towards individuals that they think might flip a piece. Supposedly some have gone as far as requiring that you buy a separate less desirable piece before they will sell you the sought-after one. A pretty crappy tactic IMO, but somewhat understandable considering the ridiculous market.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    maxward wrote: »
    I’d like to ask for recommendations from those who are into watches. Looking for an “affordable” watch, possibly Shinola or Revolution Watch. Any suggestions would be welcome.

    IMO steer clear of Shinola. They seem to be a company that just wants to capitalize on the premise that they are a "Detroit/Made in the USA" company, when in reality, they may have presence there, but they are sourcing product from many places, and passing it off as if it's from good ol' Detroit.

    Also, I believe they only offer quartz (battery powered) watches. FWIW very few quartz watches retain any value, and/or are respected amongst watch lovers. That's not to say that if you absolutely love the style or design of a quartz watch, and don't care if it has any residual value, that you shouldn't buy it. Ultimately a watch is a fashion accessory, and if you love it... buy it.

    It's usually best to buy what's referred to as a "mechanical, automatic or manual" watch from a reputable brand. These are watches that are wound either by spinning the crown (manual), or more commonly have a mechanism that winds the watch from the movement of your arm throughout the day (automatic).

    There are plenty of mechanical options in the price range you mentioned. Some brands you might consider are: Tissot, Seiko, Oris, Hamilton, Orient, Ball, Alpina, etc... Be aware that some of these sell both quartz, and mechanicals.

    Hope this helps. If not... I blame the alcohol. lol
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,717
    Some nice watches being discussed.

    @stangman67 that Omega is a great looking watch. In fact I had to stop by the local watch dealer yesterday and check it out.

    @Joey_V that Daytona is a real show stopper.

    I know this is not a for sale thread but if anyone is interested in a Omega Seamasster Professional shoot me a message.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,601
    Thanks, @stangman67 and @cmy330go, and everyone else who might chime in. I’ll definitely check out some of the brands recommended. Some beautiful watches have been shown here.
  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Sent my Breitling off for repair today. My local AD is having a watch event in early June, which apparently includes 100+ estate pieces. Anything old, nice, but not ridiculously expensive I should be looking for? Definitely going to add one if there’s anything reasonable, and appreciate the advice about not shopping online.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Good luck with the service. Sent my Omega off in November 18 and got it back a month or so ago.
  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    tratliff wrote: »
    Some nice watches being discussed.

    @stangman67 that Omega is a great looking watch. In fact I had to stop by the local watch dealer yesterday and check it out.

    @Joey_V that Daytona is a real show stopper.

    I know this is not a for sale thread but if anyone is interested in a Omega Seamasster Professional shoot me a message.


    Well what didn’t you think of the new Seamaster?!?
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  • lunazul
    lunazul Posts: 781
    edited May 2019
    A couple Perpetual daily drivers. Both solar.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,717
    stangman67 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    Some nice watches being discussed.

    @stangman67 that Omega is a great looking watch. In fact I had to stop by the local watch dealer yesterday and check it out.

    @Joey_V that Daytona is a real show stopper.

    I know this is not a for sale thread but if anyone is interested in a Omega Seamasster Professional shoot me a message.


    Well what didn’t you think of the new Seamaster?!?

    Maybe I mislead with my comment. I thought the new Omega was awesome. The one I’m thinking of letting go is one I have had for about 10 years.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    I guess here’s my every day beater that just doubled in value... didn’t think I was wearing a $15,000 piece... pretty cool if you ask me.

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited May 2019
    I usually trend the resale market just so I have a clue to what the watches are doing. Got too busy with life so I stopped monitoring the resale market for a couple years. The GMTIIC was ALWAYS sluggish in gaining value... but then just jumped a couple months ago.

    But it’s not like I can take advantage of the increased equity as it’s not like I’m selling any time soon anyway (knock on wood).

    But it’s still pretty cool to know that the favorite watch in my collection has been appropriately valued by my contemporaries.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    edited May 2019
    tratliff wrote: »
    stangman67 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    Some nice watches being discussed.

    @stangman67 that Omega is a great looking watch. In fact I had to stop by the local watch dealer yesterday and check it out.

    @Joey_V that Daytona is a real show stopper.

    I know this is not a for sale thread but if anyone is interested in a Omega Seamasster Professional shoot me a message.


    Well what didn’t you think of the new Seamaster?!?

    Maybe I mislead with my comment. I thought the new Omega was awesome. The one I’m thinking of letting go is one I have had for about 10 years.

    We’re on the same page, just wondering what you thought after checking it out in person
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,717
    stangman67 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    stangman67 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    Some nice watches being discussed.

    @stangman67 that Omega is a great looking watch. In fact I had to stop by the local watch dealer yesterday and check it out.

    @Joey_V that Daytona is a real show stopper.

    I know this is not a for sale thread but if anyone is interested in a Omega Seamasster Professional shoot me a message.


    Well what didn’t you think of the new Seamaster?!?

    Maybe I mislead with my comment. I thought the new Omega was awesome. The one I’m thinking of letting go is one I have had for about 10 years.

    We’re on the same page, just wondering what you thought after checking it out in person

    I really liked it. It is striking. If I did not already have an Omega I would likely go that direction but I am looking to move into something else at this point.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    I’ve measured the omega each day since I bought it on Thursday. It has very impressively neither gained nor lost a single second since I’ve owned it (both daily and cumulatively). Very impressive performance from omega
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    Joey_V wrote: »
    I usually trend the resale market just so I have a clue to what the watches are doing. Got too busy with life so I stopped monitoring the resale market for a couple years. The GMTIIC was ALWAYS sluggish in gaining value... but then just jumped a couple months ago.

    But it’s not like I can take advantage of the increased equity as it’s not like I’m selling any time soon anyway (knock on wood).

    But it’s still pretty cool to know that the favorite watch in my collection has been appropriately valued by my contemporaries.

    Things have changed quick. As you likely have figured out already, your GMT took a significant jump in value a couple months ago due to the fact that it went out of production with the announcement of the new Batman on a Jubilee bracelet at Baselworld. So now the only SS GMTs are the Pepsi, and Batman, both on Jubilees.

    I'd imagine in the next year or two we'll also see the all black, and gradually other version updated to the new case, and movement. At which time it will be interesting to see if the values of the older models we have will slip at all.

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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Just got a call back from my AD. My Super Ocean is getting a new clasp, a new bezel, a complete tuneup/overhaul, and a good polishing/clean up. For $1,100 and 4-6 weeks of patience I'll have what will look like a brand new Breitling! Now I have to find that patience....
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,992
    edited May 2019
    My wife likes her Nixon tortoise shell watch:

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    I went into the local dealer today with my fiancé. She found a Breitling she really likes. They want a cool 10k for it! Time to start saving my pennies
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    I got the wife a Tag today for her b-day. She’s quite happy.
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    Pics
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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 795
    Clipdat wrote: »
    My wife likes her Nixon tortoise shell watch:

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    Love the look of that^ Nixon.

    Here's a photo of mine.\/

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Pic of the wife’s


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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,087
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    Her first nice watch
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    Her Tag Alter Ego
  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,306
    For all my watch aficionado brethren. I have my Oris Aquis small seconds on the eBay but would love to sell it to someone here. It’s the 2017 model and in very good shape. PM if interested, will offer a very good price to polkies

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,793
    Upstatemax wrote: »
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    Joey won't give a **** about the watch but is likely having arm hair envy...
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    Upstatemax wrote: »
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    Joey won't give a **** about the watch but is likely having arm hair envy...

    I’m gonna kick u in the gonads
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    Upstatemax wrote: »
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    I will say
    It’s a nice watch
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