Anyone into watches/timepieces?

maxward

@TroyD thanks for your input. I ended up buying a used Heimdallr (Chinese made) dive watch as a beater. It is actually finished pretty well and keeps great time (Shikoku movement). However, as a retired guy, I like the date complication. I’d like a day/date for the next time even better, maybe for the future, something that tells me when to take my meds. That sounds too much like an Apple Watch.

Willow

Noooooo not an apple watch

maxward

Just noticed what autocorrect did: the Heimdallr has a Seiko movement, not Shikoku.

TroyD

maxward wrote: »

@TroyD thanks for your input. I ended up buying a used Heimdallr (Chinese made) dive watch as a beater. It is actually finished pretty well and keeps great time (Shikoku movement). However, as a retired guy, I like the date complication. I’d like a day/date for the next time even better, maybe for the future, something that tells me when to take my meds. That sounds too much like an Apple Watch.

No date was my biggest complaint about the Steinhart......I don't really care about the day, but I need the date on my watch!

Joey_V

CH46E wrote: »

Joey_V wrote: »

CH46E wrote: »

The Monaco V4 by Tag Heuer has always been my favorite. Ifbi could have any watch this would be it.

"Watchismo Times: Tag Heuer's Concept 'Monaco V4 ' Belt Drive Watch" https://watchismo.blogspot.com/2006/11/tag-heuers-concept-v4-monaco-belt-drive.html?m=1

I remember that one too.

Any clue where to land one?

One on ebay right now for $39,000.00

Let me go check it out....

Joey_V

Looking for my next piece.

So far, I have been eyeing two watches.

Omega Planet Ocean 43.5mm in black with orange numbers (orange being the last color you see before either you pass out or get too deep when diving, or so they say).

And the other was the Rolex Rootbeer in all rose gold.

Nothing set yet, but I would like to acquire this before my 40th birthday which is in a couple years.

Omega:


Rolex (you can see my stainless GMT in the field of pic):

maxward

The Omega is stunning, but it’s hard to beat the look of rose gold.

Clipdat

Out of those two, the Rolex. But I actually like your current Rolex more than the one you're looking at.

Joey_V

maxward wrote: »

The Omega is stunning, but it’s hard to beat the look of rose gold.

And the weight of RG.
It's like 3x the weight of my SS Rolex.

jdjohn

A few new additions from my dad's collection - meaning, watches he found at thrift stores, and stuck in a box.

Not the best pic, but here is a vintage Omega 'Automatic', and a Benrus that needs some love. Interesting history with Benrus watches, with which I was not familiar.

And a vintage Movado 'Kingmatic S', which my wife actually took for herself, even though it is clearly a men's design.

So far, we've gotten the Omega and Movado serviced, and now I'm considering the Benrus. These are all manual wind-up watches, and we are having to spend MUCH more than they are worth to get them repaired, but it's kinda cool to see them running again.

I think the jeweler licks his chops every time we walk in. When he calls us later to discuss estimates, and/or tell us they're ready, he starts with the same line every time: "Hi, I'm calling about your BEAUTIFUL [Omega]/[Movado]/etc. watch,...". He lays it on pretty thick

CH46E

Joey_V wrote: »

CH46E wrote: »

The Monaco V4 by Tag Heuer has always been my favorite. Ifbi could have any watch this would be it.

"Watchismo Times: Tag Heuer's Concept 'Monaco V4 ' Belt Drive Watch" https://watchismo.blogspot.com/2006/11/tag-heuers-concept-v4-monaco-belt-drive.html?m=1

I remember that one too.

Any clue where to land one?

Did you ever pick one up?

Joey_V

CH46E wrote: »

Joey_V wrote: »

CH46E wrote: »

The Monaco V4 by Tag Heuer has always been my favorite. Ifbi could have any watch this would be it.

"Watchismo Times: Tag Heuer's Concept 'Monaco V4 ' Belt Drive Watch" https://watchismo.blogspot.com/2006/11/tag-heuers-concept-v4-monaco-belt-drive.html?m=1

I remember that one too.

Any clue where to land one?

Did you ever pick one up?

Not the v4, it’s too expensive and I want that Omega and the RG Rootbeer

pitdogg2

WOW my father gave me a Benrus about 40yrs ago. That sucker ticked so loudly I hated wearing it. It has been in my jewelry box for about 39.5 yrs.
I should get it out to see if the battery puked in it.

Joey_V

Keep in mind, watch cost is relative.

What costs more?

A watch that costs $400 but has a $200 resale value?

Or a watch that costs $9000 but has a resale value of $16,000?

Clipdat

Rick88 wrote: »

I've always wanted a Seiko, as well as a solar powered watch. I picked this one up a while back on Amazon and absolutely love it. I'm not big on gold but I do like the looks of two-tone silver & gold. I paid $199 for it, the most I've ever paid and likely most I ever will pay for a watch

Very nice, Rick. It's astounding that you can get that much watch for $200.

Joey_V

Rick88 wrote: »

Joey_V wrote: »

Keep in mind, watch cost is relative.

What costs more?

A watch that costs $400 but has a $200 resale value?

Or a watch that costs $9000 but has a resale value of $16,000?

Very true. However, a couple more things to keep in mind:

• Some people don't care about resale value when buying a watch
• Not everyone has the financial resources to pay thousands of dollars for a watch

Agreed.

But there’s more to the watch than retail price, that’s all I’m saying.

joecoulson

Rick88 wrote: »

Not everyone has the financial resources to pay thousands of dollars for a watch

Whoever says that should stay away from most of the members on this forum, this is not a frugal friendly place...

Mikey081057

There is nothing wrong with having a $9000 watch that stays on the winder in the safe and a $200 watch to use everyday. I have been using this $200 Seiko for a few years and it is perfect for everyday. And keeps great time.

pitdogg2

What's a winder? Is that something that rocks it back and forth to keep it going?

Mikey081057

yup...

jdjohn

Technically, a winder rotates the watch...wait for it...clockwise and/or counter-clockwise

joecoulson

😮

Mikey081057

https://watchwinders.com/watchwinders/bernard-favre/bernard-favre-planet-black-watch-winder?gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapgaCsgiA-pqhtDim6XZYTRJt5-50Y5kxtnTR9adKu5FRfAwlBqoiqRoCod0QAvD_BwE

Joey_V

Whoa... didn’t expect to like the Omega Spectre watch....

joecoulson

That is nice. I gave my Omega to my Dad, miss that weight.
My Oris is so light. Titanium.

Joey_V

joecoulson wrote: »

That is nice. I gave my Omega to my Dad, miss that weight.
My Oris is so light. Titanium.

I’m all for light, but titanium scratches and dings so easily. That’s part of the reason I don’t have one.

joecoulson

Looks so much better than SS though. Worth it IMO

Willow

Joey_V wrote: »

Whoa... didn’t expect to like the Omega Spectre watch....

So Did you take it home?

Joey_V

Willow wrote: »

Joey_V wrote: »

Whoa... didn’t expect to like the Omega Spectre watch....

So Did you take it home?

Haha
I would love to, but with my recent audio expenditures I would be a fool to spend all that money in a months and a half’s time. Need to regenerate.

joecoulson

Such a fool for sure....next week then?