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Pharkus

04-03-2010, 08:23 AM

Hello fellow horologists!

10d why'd you sell the Deep Sea? That is my favourite out of all the Rolex's. Bit less common than a Submariner and much more imposing, due ot its larger size.

Brietling Navitimer is a bit too complicated to look at for my personal tastes. If I HAD to get one it would be the B01 (bit of marketing spin as to how it's their first in-house movement) which looks better.

Bell&Ross BR01 in Black on Black would be a great everyday watch, if you can fit it under french cuffs.

Blancpain L-Evolution http://www.blancpain.com/e/collections/l_evolution/men/alarm_watch/steel/8841_1134_53b is currently on my list to "look" at. Bit different to the run of the mill luxury brands.

However, at the top of my list of watches would probably be the Franck Muller Crazy hour with black face and red numbers.

With unlimited funds I would probably head for a minute repeater by JLC or a tourbillion. But really at those prices I think I would get more use out of a fully modded car.

TasH

04-03-2010, 08:41 AM

Tag Heuer 'grand" carrera Calibre 17 *sigh* one day maybe
http://www.gear6.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/tag_heuer_grand_carrera1.jpg

10d

04-03-2010, 08:45 AM

Hello fellow horologists!

10d why'd you sell the Deep Sea? That is my favourite out of all the Rolex's. Bit less common than a Submariner and much more imposing, due ot its larger size.

Blancpain L-Evolution http://www.blancpain.com/e/collections/l_evolution/men/alarm_watch/steel/8841_1134_53b is currently on my list to "look" at. Bit different to the run of the mill luxury brands.

However, at the top of my list of watches would probably be the Franck Muller Crazy hour with black face and red numbers.

With unlimited funds I would probably head for a minute repeater by JLC or a tourbillion. But really at those prices I think I would get more use out of a fully modded car.

Pharkus, I friend of mine really interested, and I traded up to a different watch anyway. IMHO it is also one of the best looking Rolex, due to it's size! and Blue illumination. hmmm different.

I also have the JLC AMVOX2 DBS Limited, which is a lot less than the Tourbillon. Hahah. A friend bought the AMVOX 3 which is a tourbilllon for US $60K. Ouch!

Pharkus

04-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Pharkus, I friend of mine really interested, and I traded up to a different watch anyway. IMHO it is also one of the best looking Rolex, due to it's size! and Blue illumination. hmmm different.

I also have the JLC AMVOX2 DBS Limited, which is a lot less than the Tourbillon. Hahah. A friend bought the AMVOX 3 which is a tourbilllon for US $60K. Ouch!

Ouch!!! Did that come with lobster?

There's an Amvox down here at Hardy Brothers, was going for about $10k (I think cos it wasn't selling), very tempted but can't do it at the moment. What did you upgrade to?

I'm just finding it hard to find a watch with an automatic movement and a sweeping seconds hand. They seem to put that into a sub dial most of the time which means you miss out seeing what you actually paid for, THE MOVEMENT!

My experience is that buying watches here is grossly overpriced. I've been looking at a "cheap" Omega as a knock around watch and have been told that the RRP in Hong Kong is about 30-50% less than what is quoted here. That is before bargaining!!!

zz2

04-03-2010, 01:06 PM

Bell&Ross BR01 in Black on Black would be a great everyday watch, if you can fit it under french cuffs.

thats why i want the BR03. its smaller than the 01 and it looks identical!

Justin Fox

04-03-2010, 01:18 PM

I am not a watch fan, but I love the look of that one above:

http://c0369931.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/13096_Bell.JPG

How much are they? I'm holding on to my desk. I won't fall over I promise.

Justin Fox

04-03-2010, 01:24 PM

Ah OK that's not TOOOOOO bad. Maybe one day!

Justin Fox

04-03-2010, 01:27 PM

Bahahaah I was thinking that! Mind reader!

SUGA

04-03-2010, 01:34 PM

Ah OK that's not TOOOOOO bad. Maybe one day!

You'll never wear that!

zz2

04-03-2010, 01:44 PM

i also want one of these as a nice dress watch.. Mont Blanc Time walker

http://www.designer-cheap.com/watch-pic/Montblanc-1484.jpg

nath_mk6

04-03-2010, 01:59 PM

Wow some nice, and $$, watches there.

I currently wear a TAG Heuer Link Automatic Calibre 6 that my wife bought for our wedding in 2007. I love it :D

177

What I really like is the window to the movement at the rear

178

defaultx

04-03-2010, 02:58 PM

I'm very big on my watches...currently have 2 x Tag Huer's...a Calibre 36 and a Formula (Indy 500). Pics at the below links...

Formula (Indy 500) (http://www.watchesview.com/images/uploads/tag_heuer/new_tag_heuer_formula_1/tag_heuer-new_tag_heuer_formula_1-20038-1-overwatches.jpg)

Calibre 36 (http://tevami.com/gallery/TagHeuer_calibre_36.jpg) this is very close to mine except I have the chrome dials.

Other than the above, I have Citizen Eco-Drive

Interested to see what you guys all have!

Bizi

04-03-2010, 04:08 PM

Anyone ever had one of these?
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Wvb6M3VJcx2nkM:http://www.farfo.com/menswatches/Page2/omegaflightmaster.jpg

I was tempted to get one of these last week. Did anyone here buy the one on eGay for $1600?
Seven dials. From the small pic can you tell what it is?

Pharkus

04-03-2010, 04:20 PM

Omega Flight Master???

Seems very antique like! Personally I distrust e-bay for high value items.

10d

04-03-2010, 04:21 PM

Ouch!!! Did that come with lobster?

There's an Amvox down here at Hardy Brothers, was going for about $10k (I think cos it wasn't selling), very tempted but can't do it at the moment. What did you upgrade to?

I'm just finding it hard to find a watch with an automatic movement and a sweeping seconds hand. They seem to put that into a sub dial most of the time which means you miss out seeing what you actually paid for, THE MOVEMENT!

My experience is that buying watches here is grossly overpriced. I've been looking at a "cheap" Omega as a knock around watch and have been told that the RRP in Hong Kong is about 30-50% less than what is quoted here. That is before bargaining!!!
Pharkus, traded the Deep Sea for AP ROO. Been collecting Black watches lately. Got the IWC Top Gun, Panerai PAM28L which got the sweeping second hand you like, Graham Swordfish Black Knight, and my current fav, Tag Calibre36 RS2. Black Titanium with 1/10th sec Rotating Scale accuracy.

If anyone interested in the Bell & Ross, I know a good shop that can do good prices

Tinto

04-03-2010, 04:21 PM

You are wasting your lives with clockwork tick tock analogue bullshit.

CHECK DIS - Baaam! And it will do your tax return.
http://retrothing.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452989a69e201156f35715b970b-800wi

I don't/won't wear a watch. I'm too devastated when they get scratched.

Although this morning I noticed Grant Denyer (Sunrise weatherman / car racer) had a watch the size of his head on his wrist.
Looked a bit weird, but it still made him look like he's ballin.

ok - carry on gents. excuse me.

Pharkus

04-03-2010, 04:33 PM

Pharkus, traded the Deep Sea for AP ROO. Been collecting Black watches lately. Got the IWC Top Gun, Panerai PAM28L which got the sweeping second hand you like, Graham Swordfish Black Knight, and my current fav, Tag Calibre36 RS2. Black Titanium with 1/10th sec Rotating Scale accuracy.

If anyone interested in the Bell & Ross, I know a good shop that can do good prices

Holy smoke batman! Those are definitely some very nice watches!

Thanks for the heads up on the PAM28L, I hadn't seen too many where the seconds hand is not located on a subdial at 9 o'clock. The PAM's are very distinctive in their size and shape. Pity the retailers here don't get many in. Rambo likes the PAM's.

AP ROO, never really looked into these, funny cos Arnie likes the AP range as well.

I'm still inclined towards a Franck Muller, the guilloche on the faces are something special.

Thought of trading them in for an R36 turbo build in the GTI? I'm pretty sure they could fund it.

Pharkus

04-03-2010, 04:34 PM

10d

04-03-2010, 04:37 PM

Holy smoke batman! Those are definitely some very nice watches!

Thanks for the heads up on the PAM28L, I hadn't seen too many where the seconds hand is not located on a subdial at 9 o'clock. The PAM's are very distinctive in their size and shape. Pity the retailers here don't get many in. Rambo likes the PAM's.

AP ROO, never really looked into these, funny cos Arnie likes the AP range as well.

I'm still inclined towards a Franck Muller, the guilloche on the faces are something special.

Thought of trading them in for an R36 turbo build in the GTI? I'm pretty sure they could fund it.
Haha. Nope. Car is too flashy. You can wear a $30k watch and nobody notice. You drive a Porsche and people notice.

Pharkus

04-03-2010, 04:54 PM

10d

04-03-2010, 05:29 PM

Bizi

04-03-2010, 10:34 PM

I love watches so its probably one of the first things I check out. But you are right. Most people probably wouldn't spot anything past your usual "luxury" watch brands and know what they are looking at.

You don't need a watch nowadays with your mobile phone being able to tell the time. Therfore it's even more a luxury and appreciation of the mechanicall movement more than anything else.

True. Looks like we on the same boat.

So what exactly floats your swiss mechanical boat?

How vintage, obscure, complicate or rare do you want to go?

Would you go for the one best one at the top of your list, or start collecting a lot of watches, step by step?

Howie

05-03-2010, 12:05 AM

Tag Heuer 'grand" carrera Calibre 17 *sigh* one day maybe
http://www.gear6.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/tag_heuer_grand_carrera1.jpg

WOW! I really like this one!!! howmachissit?

Howie

05-03-2010, 12:16 AM

My favourite... I really, really, really like this too... but oh my god the price!

http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/vc_2755_dk_sm.jpg
http://www.watchesmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/nEO_IMG_VC_Patrimony_2755_1.jpg
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vacheron-constantin-patrimony-traditionelle-caliber-2755-tourbillon-detail.jpg
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vacheron-constantin-patrimony-traditionelle-caliber-2755-movement.jpg
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vacheron-constantin-patrimony-traditionelle-caliber-2755-movement-detail.jpg

10d

05-03-2010, 12:16 AM

^From my memory they are around $8,000 retail, Howie.

Howie

05-03-2010, 12:20 AM

^From my memory they are around $8,000 retail, Howie.

Hmmmm.... [goes through empty wallet]

It's no Vacheron Constantin, but the design has that perfect blend of Motorsports and Elegance!

... Must... Resist... Voices... in... Head.. "go and buy it, Howie!"

10d

05-03-2010, 12:21 AM

My fav Tag
191

10d

05-03-2010, 12:23 AM

Hmmmm.... [goes through empty wallet]

It's no Vacheron Constantin, but the design has that perfect blend of Motorsports and Elegance!

... Must... Resist... Voices... in... Head.. "go and buy it, Howie!"

Hmm, i don't think your empty wallet because of the watch, Howie.
Must be from that last service bill for your 911!

LOL

Howie

05-03-2010, 12:27 AM

Hmm, i don't think your empty wallet because of the watch, Howie.
Must be from that last service bill for your 911!

LOL

Yeah, and I only got one kidney left, too. :(

elisiX

05-03-2010, 12:58 AM

Ah.. a thread about my favourite hobby. Timepieces. :)

Current rotation is;

Panerai 233K
Panerai 005K (PVD)
IWC 5001-07
Rolex DSSD

and a couple very nice IWC and Breitling replica's. (not the crap you usually see online)

Will have to post some pics up when I get the chance.

R32Perth

05-03-2010, 02:24 AM

Nice thread going........

check this website out

http://beta.antiquorum.com/home/

10d

05-03-2010, 08:10 AM

TasH

05-03-2010, 08:35 AM

I remember I did my year 10 work experience in a Tag Heuer repair shop and i was fortunate enough to see someone fix one of those calibre 17, since it was an automatic watch the amount of minute pieces gave me a headache!! and i was'nt even the one working on it!!

elisiX

05-03-2010, 09:10 AM

Nice to finally have you here, Jay! I see you got the DSSD too now.

Hey 10d ... sorry mate I don't recognize the name?! :)

DSSD came just a few weeks ago actually along with the Porto.

10d

05-03-2010, 02:53 PM

Blue Porto? Nice!

Pharkus

06-03-2010, 10:28 AM

Ahhh Portugese! That was one of the first watches that I really loved for the simplistic and classic styling. Power reserve indicator ++++, but then seconds sub dial at 9 o'clock WTH!!! That's why I love the DSSD, massive sweeping seconds hand that isn't attached to a chrono.

nath_mk6

06-03-2010, 04:36 PM

Im no watch connoisseur but I do love my current one for its simple lines and basic presentation.

If I was to buy something as a collector, or for engineering design appeal, I have to say that the Tag Heuer Monaco V4 would have to get my vote, the sheer engineering and design effort that has gone into it alone makes it something I find appealing.

http://www.watchsites.net/watches/wp-content/gallery/tag-heuer-monaco-v4/tag-heuer-monaco-v4-2.png

10d

06-03-2010, 05:52 PM

TasH

06-03-2010, 10:12 PM

$100 000 :eek:

nath_mk6

06-03-2010, 10:21 PM

Yeah thats a hell of a lot, espically as they havent released them yet ;)

But hey if I won lotto.......

R32Perth

07-03-2010, 03:21 AM

one powerball.......

Nice watch, but for that price ($100k) there are a lot of other options....

10d

07-03-2010, 06:41 AM

Yeah thats a hell of a lot, espically as they havent released them yet ;)

But hey if I won lotto.......
You can buy it, special order. Good luck!

Pharkus

07-03-2010, 11:13 AM

Or you could get this for about $8k RRP

http://www.worldtempus.com/fileadmin/media/tag-heuer/monaco_ls_calibre_12_chronographe/mtr_tag-heuer_16_0709_monaco_ls_black_aligator_01.jpg

Cam

07-03-2010, 11:42 AM

I've only got a cheap seiko at the moment.
Does the job. Its similar to this:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/539371_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=327&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

kaoticice

07-03-2010, 12:14 PM

My favourite watch has got to be Breitling Navitimer
But i'll be happy enough with a Breitling emergency or a Chopard mile miglia

Howie

07-03-2010, 12:41 PM

This one is really cool. Cabestan Winch VERTICAL TOURBILLON. Driven cogs by way of chains! Tribute to the MONACO GP circuit with Loeb's signature. 1352 components Must be due to the individual links in the chain.

http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/cabestan_ow_1_sm.jpg
http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/cabestan_ow_2_sm.jpg
http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/cabestan_ow_3_sm.jpg

R32Perth

07-03-2010, 01:08 PM

kaoticice

My favourite watch has got to be Breitling Navitimer
But i'll be happy enough with a Breitling emergency or a Chopard mile miglia

Agree.......

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 11:32 AM

Found a new favourite, don't even want to know the price though!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3J67iYJfiMw/S5AY1sKoEGI/AAAAAAAAEuM/VK9Vr2BXZHA/s1600/Baselworld-2010-L.U.C-Engine-One-Tourbillon-face-up.jpg
Chopard - L.U.C. - Engine One Tourbillon

nath_mk6

10-03-2010, 11:43 AM

Wow thats a nice looking watch and even though you didnt want to know apparently its in excess of $50K :o

I think the back is almost if not better than the front :)

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/Baselworld-2010-chopard-luc-Engine-One-Tourbillon-620x465.jpg

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/Baselworld-2010-chopard-luc-Engine-One-Tourbillon-case-back-620x348.jpg

elisiX

10-03-2010, 11:57 AM

Here are some of my favorite pictures i've taken of watches I own/ed in the past 2 years.

Picture overload......................... :D

1.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20001B%20Luminor/DSC_0039.jpg
2.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20188G%20Daylight/DSC_0006.jpg
3.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Breitling%20Chronomat%20Evolution/DSC_0366.jpg
4.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20232%20Radiomir/DSC_0033.jpg
5.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IWC%20Top%20Gun/DSC_00031.jpg
6.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/June09%20Collection/DSC_0017.jpg
7.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20250%20Daylight/DSC_0003.jpg
8.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IWC%20BP5004-02/DSC_0048.jpg
9.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20233K%20TedSu/DSC_0028.jpg
10.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/111K%20TED%20SU%20YEL/DSC_0018.jpg
11.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/233K%20on%20Mauser%202/DSC_0008.jpg
12.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20233K%20TedSu/DSC_0011.jpg
13.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/183G%20on%20Micah/DSC_0037.jpg
14.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/233K%20on%20Mauser%202/DSC_0044.jpg
15.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/233K%20on%20Mauser%202/DSC_0052.jpg
16.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IWC%20BP5004-02/DSC_0010.jpg
17.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/183G%20on%20Micah/DSC_0052.jpg
18.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/233K%20on%20Mauser%202/DSC_0070.jpg
19.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/111K%20TED%20SU%20YEL/DSC_0024.jpg
20.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0011x.jpg
21.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/233K%20on%20OEM/DSC_0103.jpg
22.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0033.jpg
23.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Breitling%20Skyland/DSC_0015z.jpg
24.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/183G%20on%20Micah/DSC_0042.jpg
25.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Breitling%20Skyland/DSC_0191.jpg
26.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20233K%20TedSu/DSC_0015.jpg
27.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0026.jpg
28.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/221208%20111K/DSC_0069.jpg
29.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/221208%20111K/DSC_0019.jpg

elisiX

10-03-2010, 11:57 AM

30.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0002a.png
31.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Nixon%2051-30%20All%20Black/DSC_0005.jpg
32.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0001.jpg
33.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN/DSC_0009.jpg
34.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN/DSC_0016.jpg
35.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN/DSC_0042.jpg
36.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN/DSC_0022.jpg
37.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/PAM312K/DSC_0054.jpg
38.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN%202/DSC_0062.jpg
39.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IWC%20Top%20Gun/DSC_0045.jpg
40.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN%202/DSC_0046.jpg
41.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/PAM312K/DSC_0015.jpg
42.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IWC%20Top%20Gun/DSC_0041.jpg
43.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/BP5004%20on%20HKTAN%202/DSC_0037.jpg
44.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/PAM312K/DSC_0047.jpg
45.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Rolex%20DSSD/DSC_0063.jpg
46.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Rolex%20DSSD/DSC_0017.jpg

nath_mk6

10-03-2010, 12:13 PM

Wow thats a lot of watches, some very nice pieces there.

Whats the little arm on 41?

elisiX

10-03-2010, 12:16 PM

Crown guard lever. That watch is a Panerai 312K and the Crown guard is a feature of Luminor models from Panerai. It's purpose is to lock the crown in place with a firm seal to prevent any water breaching. Panerai watches were first produced in conjunction with Rolex many many moons ago. Initially developed for the Italian navy. A lot of history - most of which I find fascinating. It adds so much to the experience IMO.

Also, some of those watches above are replica's. I buy and sell a lot of high end and well replicated pieces. It's a hobby more than anything.

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 12:17 PM

PAM Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT is my fav out of them all, followed closely by the Rolex DSSD. The PAM just feels so much nicer on the wrist (maybe due to leather strap) than does the Roller. Nice and simple.

I see you are also a big fan of IWC as well. Did you consider the Aquatimer before buying the DSSD?

elisiX

10-03-2010, 12:21 PM

Well the pictures of the DSSD above are actually of the modified replica I had - I now own the genuine item after falling in love with it.

I've not owned an Aquatimer .. it's not in the same league as the DSSD IMO. Still a very nice line. I actually prefer the last series to the current.

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 12:44 PM

I've got a replica DSSD that I'm trying out at the moment (if you can find em). Even though I love the bigger diameter watches I'm still not completely sold on the DSSD as an everyday watch. It tends to get caught under the french cuffed shirts, or any cuffs for that matter, that I wear to work. Whereas the PAM moulds a lot better.

elisiX

10-03-2010, 12:48 PM

They're both relatively big pieces but the PAM tends to sit a little more snug.

I don't wear french cuff shifts cause the scratch the bracelet of my watches :)

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 02:06 PM

Goddamit Jay, that site is just not what I need considering I'm looking at the carbon fibre mirror covers in silver weave atm!!!

Repeat to self, I do not need more than 10 watches, I do not need more than 10 watches.

Mmmm...I have the crazy hour similar to the one on the site

Howie

10-03-2010, 03:51 PM

Has anyone heard of the Airnautic AN-24 Pilot? 24 hour display in a single hour-hand revolution. $1000 USD

http://gallery.watchreport.com/.a/6a00d83452070069e20120a820da19970b-800wi
http://gallery.watchreport.com/.a/6a00d83452070069e201287725420e970c-800wi
http://gallery.watchreport.com/.a/6a00d83452070069e20120a8201280970b-800wi
http://gallery.watchreport.com/.a/6a00d83452070069e20120a820db63970b-800wi
http://gallery.watchreport.com/.a/6a00d83452070069e20120a820df6c970b-800wi

windyzz

10-03-2010, 04:13 PM

My Favourite watch is
- 'Breitling - Navitimer'
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Taezh4ULlfw/SU0G_AsAjEI/AAAAAAAAAkw/fUnSOee6Wl4/s400/steel+case-blue+dial-silver+subdials.jpg

- Breitling blacksteel skyland avenger
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3865872286_339b51e715.jpg

- lots of Jaeger Lecoultre:
http://www.watchsites.net/watches/wp-content/gallery/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox3-tourbillon-gmt/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox3-tourbillon-gmt-1.jpg
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox3-tourbillon-gmt-aston-martin-caseback.jpg
http://www.jewelry-watches.org/watch-pic/Jaeger-LeCoultre-1218.jpg

Lots more.....

I have few replica collection (As I can't afford the real thing :( )

Here is some of my rep photo (wish one day i could afford the real thing) :P
Breitling Skyland avenger REplica
link (http://img218.imageshack.us/i/p1010048n.jpg/)
link (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p10100332.jpg/)

Choppard
link (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/p1010637h.jpg/)
link (http://img63.imageshack.us/i/p1010598.jpg/)

Porsche Design
link (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/p1010620.jpg/)
link (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/p10106261.jpg/)

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Is that a JLC Minute Repeater I see there!!! Dream watch, pretty useless for the function but cmon the mechanics behind the movement is just mind blowing.

windyzz

10-03-2010, 04:24 PM

Is that a JLC Minute Repeater I see there!!! Dream watch, pretty useless for the function but cmon the mechanics behind the movement is just mind blowing.

Its an art *Droolz*

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Its an art *Droolz*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpt_0bNpKK8

Just listen to that tone! Almost as good as a nice exhaust.

defaultx

10-03-2010, 05:32 PM

That's awesome!

The technology in the Tag Monaco mentioned earlier which is over $100K is amazing...there is a video on their site you should check out.

10d

10-03-2010, 08:24 PM

10d

10-03-2010, 08:28 PM

Jay, you love them IWC's eh?

Been flip floping on the Big Pilot. Never got the guts to wear one. Too big!

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the offer 10D, but will be getting a brand spanker. I want to start it as an heirloom piece that gets handed down =) Still trying to find the right watch though.

10d

10-03-2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the offer 10D, but will be getting a brand spanker. I want to start it as an heirloom piece that gets handed down =) Still trying to find the right watch though.
The hunt begins. LoL. Have fun!

Howie

10-03-2010, 11:12 PM

I question about replicas... Are they legal? If not, are they very prevalent in the market? What do the watch manufacturers do about these companies that make them?

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 11:28 PM

I question about replicas... Are they legal? If not, are they very prevalent in the market? What do the watch manufacturers do about these companies that make them?

My understanding is that they are legal so long as there is one item that is different to the original. It is then considered an homage, not a counterfeit. Of course it would depend upon the type of movement they stuff into the replica. You can usually choose between a cheap asian movement or an ETA movement. The ETA one is the same as found in most swiss watches without the modifications/quality control of most well known brands. That is my reading of the various sources around and understanding of this market.

In terms of how many are out there, it would depend on where you have recently visited and how much you trust a website to purchase one. The last time I visited Malaysia there was a market where there would be stalls upon stalls of these replica watches. Most vendors would even have official catalogues and encourage you to compare the watches. If you are not into watch collecting then upon initial inspection there are some that do look incredibly good. The Rolex DSSD is one that comes to mind, even down to the detail of the adjustable clasp. Other examples however are clearly fake and can be spotted a mile away. The major watch companies are of course trying to crack down on the practice and factories that produce these products. Last I visited the Hublot website there was a story on a raid on one such manufacturer, there is even a page that describes what you should be looking for in terms of a fake (this helps more when buying second hand or if you are on the lookout for a "good" replica).

I don't encourage this but wouldn't it be useful to take a watch with the exact dimensions for a cheap "test drive" before splashing a good $10k on it???

There out there and really there's nothing stopping these guys making more unless the real watch makers stop making their own watches. Luxury watches are now a dying breed with the digital age. There was a lapse in popularity when the quartz watch came out. Now with mobile phones, your car and electronic signs etc having the time on them, is there really a use for a good time keeping piece that you wear on your wrist??? Or do you really buy a good watch because you can afford a nice one? Or are you one of the few that appreciate the workmanship that goes into them and buy for that? For the common people, me, I think that having just one would be special enough.

@elisiX - Panerai wall clock looks awesome!!!

nath_mk6

10-03-2010, 11:36 PM

Aren't replicas of any sort legal so long as you dont try to pass them off as the oringinal, same for paintings etc isnt it?

Pharkus

10-03-2010, 11:40 PM

Aren't replicas of any sort legal so long as you dont try to pass them off as the oringinal, same for paintings etc isnt it?

Mmm Roller for $300, yeah that's gotta be real.

10d

11-03-2010, 12:23 AM

Here's my "Black" collection
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4421638441_66d33bccd3_o.jpg

elisiX

11-03-2010, 12:51 AM

Nice little bunch Tendy :D That 28L is stunning.

Guys with replica's - dont kid yourself - they're fake/illegal. Simply changing 'one bit' doesn't mean a thing - still 100% fake and illegal. The difference is that there is market quality crap out there, and then there's the stuff I know about. Totally different in terms of accuracy, build, quality and replication. As for how many are in circulation - billions. Most people would not be able to tell a $50 dodgy Rolex copy to a $500 highly replicated Rolex to the genuine article. I can but i've spent the last 2 years buying and selling crap loads of reps and gens.

Let's not make this thread about reps though - lets just see your watches guys!

Ill leave you with this though. The below set of pictures are of a Breitling Super Avenger.

Ill let you guess which one is Genuine and which one is a replica with Genuine parts fitted.

1
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0003.jpg
2
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/SA%20V3/DSC_0005.jpg
3
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0029.jpg
4
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/SA%20V3/DSC_0004.jpg
5
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0007x.jpg
6
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/SA%20V3/DSC_0014.jpg

10d

11-03-2010, 12:58 AM

Thanks, Jay.

Talking about reps, I had a horror story once.
Got a friend of mine to buy me a 2nd hand Rolly Submariner. When I took it to the Rolex centre in Sydney, the technician took it to have a look just to find out that it was a fake. A really good fake with a genuine Rolex movement inside (Datejust)
He said some of the really good fake were made in Italy, and the only way to tell is to check against their database of serial numbers. By right, they can smash the watch into pieces in front of you. But since I've serviced some of my watch there, he said just try to get a refund from the seller, which I did. So still lucky in that sense that my $3K didn't go to waste. Whew.

Moral of the story, don't buy watches from dodgy dealers >D

elisiX

11-03-2010, 01:04 AM

lol yup.

Look I am heavily involved in the hobby - love it. However I can see (using your example) how the 'hobby' can have a serious negative impact on people. We (the other collectors) as a group are constantly monitoring sales on ebay and the like to report any fraudulent sales of replica's as gens. Not taking the moral high ground, lol. It's just that this is a hobby, its a game, some fun to me. I dont want anyone to get ripped off.

Owning some high end genuine watches really puts in all in perspective. The Super Avenger I posted above is a good example of how close they can get. But not all are so well done. And ill let you guys know the answer now. Pictures 2, 4, 6 are of the replica. It has a genuine dial fitted. The case/watch is the third attempt by the factories to replicate the SA, this is the best yet - as you can see. The way to tell? Well the bezel finish is not quite as good as the original. This was the biggest tell on the V1 and V2, this is the V3 and as I said, much better. That's it.

10d

11-03-2010, 01:12 AM

Crazy! The extent these counterfeiter do!
The hardest thing for them to do is actually the leather strap. They can't get the same quality leather as the original, specially those "hump back" alligator straps on the AP.
Metal bracelet has not been a big issue for them.

elisiX

11-03-2010, 01:15 AM

Bizi

11-03-2010, 01:23 AM

The IWC's a beauty, Tendy. :)

10d

11-03-2010, 01:26 AM

The AP's are another dangerous replica. Seriously close but there is one glaring tell - ill show you one day mate :)

As for the croc's.. that's why most high end reps are made to accept genuine parts - just buy the OEM Croc.
Show me. Interested to know.
The OEM crocs are close to a thousand bucks. The really good reps not even that high. LOL

10d

11-03-2010, 01:28 AM

The IWC's a beauty, Tendy. :)
Thanks Ben. Jay and I got the same ones. LOL. Been my favourite for a long time until the PAM28L came along.

R32Perth

11-03-2010, 03:16 AM

Great thread going guys, I am learning a lot. Would prefer the real thing tho, so all I have (can afford) atm is a Roller Subby. Navitimer is the next on the list (budget dependent). My wife has a hand bag collecting habit which sucks a bit of spare cash......

10d

11-03-2010, 08:25 AM

My wife has a hand bag collecting habit which sucks a bit of spare cash......
Don't they all? >D

Pharkus

11-03-2010, 10:12 AM

My wife has a hand bag collecting habit which sucks a bit of spare cash......

I've got a good line for that quote, but I will let you imagine what that could be...=)

Howie

11-03-2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the clarity. I never thought that reps were really legal and for me I could never own a rep.

Because I appreciate the design and engineering of a timepiece I could therefore not buy a rep where the TRUE designers and engineers are ripped off for their craftsmanship.

How can I pay 'homage' by wearing an 'imposter' that my friends or strangers believe is real? I would be a phoney, a fraudster... A liar.

Pharkus

11-03-2010, 10:42 AM

I see your meaning there Howie. You always gotta pay to play with the real stuff.

It's the real complications that provide the artists with the payoff for their work in my opinion. No amount of copying should be able to replicate that sort of skill and workmanship and you really do have to pay for that.

elisiX

11-03-2010, 11:44 AM

Howie I always tell my friends the truth. And as you can see here I also encourage discussion about reps. I don't want anyone to be ripped off or deluded.

Initially I got into reps because I was buying expensive genuine pieces and I needed to learn the ins and outs - what to look for. I got sucked in though, lol.

Pharkus

11-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Great Wall is starting to produce cars. I've seen some examples of replication of design from some Chinese manufacturers. Maybe they will copy the GTI!

It's a hobby without the delirious price considerations.

10d

11-03-2010, 09:04 PM

Some of the others:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4424567926_b2af793cb8.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4424568114_d0edc2b892.jpg

Pharkus

12-03-2010, 12:54 AM

*bow

Some serious mechanicals there 10D. Did the second one come with an Aston Martin =P

R32Perth

12-03-2010, 02:14 AM

AP is nice, but sooooo expensive

10d

12-03-2010, 08:07 AM

*bow

Some serious mechanicals there 10D. Did the second one come with an Aston Martin =P

Ummm. No. That is a 300grand option. LOL

nath_mk6

12-03-2010, 08:13 AM

Lol thats what my wife asked...

elisiX

12-03-2010, 09:11 AM

Nice Tendy - Navy is one of my favorite AP's.

Bizi

12-03-2010, 08:49 PM

Tendy, I may have missed it and I apologise in advance if I'm repeating something already raised here.

Is there no watch currently in your collection, to complement the CF goodness of your VW? :)

10d

12-03-2010, 09:32 PM

Sadly, no. The carbon watch I want is priced slightly more than US$30,000 :-(

Pharkus

14-03-2010, 11:24 AM

10d

14-03-2010, 01:05 PM

I think apmitchell would have an AP too. LOL.

Howie

14-03-2010, 03:17 PM

I've read the history of AP and keep on hearing about people who love the AP ROO, in all it's different forms. Maybe I just haven't seen a colour combination that suits my taste yet (the prestige of the movement is in no doubt) but I just can't get to liking the design. Price point may also be a big factor here =(

I like how the face flat blade screws are perfectly aligned around the circumference. Some other brands don't bother and it really detracts from the finish.

Saying that, I absolutely hate flat and cross drive screws!!! They slip, shear and are just not condusive to be torqued for any real accuracy. My general faves are socket heads and torx. There are some cool security and proprietary ones but they too have their drawbacks. Mmmm fasteners are among my other strange hobbies :s

10d

14-03-2010, 04:03 PM

I like how the face flat blade screws are perfectly aligned around the circumference. Some other brands don't bother and it really detracts from the finish.

Saying that, I absolutely hate flat and cross drive screws!!! They slip, shear and are just not condusive to be torqued for any real accuracy. My general faves are socket heads and torx. There are some cool security and proprietary ones but they too have their drawbacks. Mmmm fasteners are among my other strange hobbies :s

Some hobby you have, Howie >D
The flat blade screws on the face of the watch are actually bolts going through all the way to the back of the watch casing. They are also recessed to the bezel, so the can't be removed without doing the bottom. That's why they are so perfectly aligned.

∆pex

14-03-2010, 04:35 PM

i love my circa 20yo citizen windsurfer watch!

i'm a simple man. :lol:

Howie

14-03-2010, 06:28 PM

Some hobby you have, Howie >D
The flat blade screws on the face of the watch are actually bolts going through all the way to the back of the watch casing. They are also recessed to the bezel, so the can't be removed without doing the bottom. That's why they are so perfectly aligned.

Very nicely engineered, I see!

Yup, I have a collection just for the sake of it. Exclusively in METRIC - as I think anything else is JUST NOT PROPER! I have them mainly in stainless steel in black oxide finish, my favourite :p

10d

14-03-2010, 07:44 PM

Very nicely engineered, I see!

Yup, I have a collection just for the sake of it. Exclusively in METRIC - as I think anything else is JUST NOT PROPER! I have them mainly in stainless steel in black oxide finish, my favourite :p
Nice! Maybe you should show them.
Do you collect those security screws as well? I like the snake eyes type. So simple yet it works.

Howie

14-03-2010, 10:25 PM

I don't have the fasteners but I do have the 'key-bits' to most of the security fastening heads. Yeah I'll take a photo of them later... a really really OFF TOPIC thread!

10d

14-03-2010, 10:25 PM

LOL. Start a new thread, mate!

Paolo

14-03-2010, 11:29 PM

havent owned too many watches nor can afford those crazy expensive ones! but my favourite was my wood-inlay nixon rotolog. Very different and unique and always somehow struck up a conversation. May even buy it again sometime

R32Perth

15-03-2010, 12:56 AM

Howie, what else do you get up to on the weekend?? lol

Post the pics of your collection, I am interested to see the different fasterners available

Howie

15-03-2010, 08:17 AM

Howie, what else do you get up to on the weekend?? lol

Post the pics of your collection, I am interested to see the different fasterners available

You're not going to see much 'variety' as I only get Metric Stainless Steel with Hex & Socket heads. They're great for replacing the cheap steel ones on the R32! Will do though, I'll take some photos tonight and start a new thread!

Howie

15-03-2010, 08:24 AM

back on topic with watches!

I'm looking for a 'sporty' chronograph with rubber/leather bands. Must be automatic mechanical movement with some exposed face or similar to show the movement (I like getting hypnotised by the marvellous movement). My budget is under $5k.

I liked the Tag Calibre 36 RS2 as it doesn't have numerals to indicate the hours but not so keen on the 1/10th measurement (superfluous) and I wanted an exposed surface to show the movement.

I like any colour as long as it's black. (or grey / titanium dark finish)...

Any suggestions?

10d

15-03-2010, 08:28 AM

Tag Calibre 16 RS2 would fit your budget, Howie.
Cleaner look since you're not interested in the 1/10th measurement.

Howie

15-03-2010, 08:46 AM

I knew you would say that! but I would like to see its movement. Is the budget too low to ask for something like that?

elisiX

15-03-2010, 08:57 AM

Watches which display an open movement are generally tourbillon based.

There are a few exceptions. Perhaps look at a Zenith Open.

http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?brand=71&series=637

Within budget (second hand) and can be worn with a leather strap or bracelet.

10d

15-03-2010, 09:01 AM

For new ones, probably. Most mechanical black watches are made of titanium or coated stainless steel.
Bell and Ross would be the next one on my recommendation list, but it's a stretch above 5K.

Howie

15-03-2010, 09:23 AM

Well then maybe something were the rear case shows the automatic movement?

Howie

15-03-2010, 09:24 AM

Oh and it has to be NEW. Can't risk for fear of being peddled a rep.

Pharkus

15-03-2010, 09:43 AM

There are a few iPhone apps for the major watch brands. Search for Bell & Ross and IWC. These are two that I know of so far.

@Howie - where would you be buying for fear of being sold a rep?

Howie

15-03-2010, 03:46 PM

Buy from a licensed retailer? Find them by going off the watchmaker's website for a list of authorised retailers.

Pharkus

15-03-2010, 03:56 PM

You'd be pretty unlucky to get passed off a rep from an authorised dealer. I would imagine that the loss in reputation for them of selling you a rep would be far too great a loss. I usually just browse the online sites to get a feel for the price at which to start bargaining at.

15-03-2010, 04:48 PM

My Favorite watch is the Rolex Daytona...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4434619388_785f61d8af_b.jpg

Pharkus

15-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Looks well loved AP. Good to see a watch like that doesn't just sit on the shelves. Here's what I'm wearing today...

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2711/picture041a.jpg

Pharkus

16-03-2010, 10:49 PM

Ok just did a search on the Appstore. List of watch related apps:

Bell & Ross
IWC
Chronomat B01 - Breitling
Chaumet - Never heard of this one before
Pierre DeRoche
100 years of Rolex - $14,99!!!
A. Lange & Sohne
Stowa ??
Boucheron

10d

16-03-2010, 11:09 PM

AP, I thought your Daytona were white dial.
Haha. my eyes must be playing tricks again, unless you have both. >D

nath_mk6

16-03-2010, 11:19 PM

Theres also a Breitling app, not too bad, but the Tag Monaco V4 is awesome, you can pull apart the watch and see the mechanism and all sorts of different things :)

Pharkus

16-03-2010, 11:40 PM

Found a new favourite..

http://www.watchtime.com/mdisher/sihh10/jlc_mcel2_ti_lg.jpg

Loving the black with red highlights, now where is something else with that sort of signature design cue?

I'm about $40-$45k short on getting one...care to donate to the watch fund?

elisiX

16-03-2010, 11:42 PM

Love it, except for the bezel.

Got my hands on a new PAM270 J serial if anyone's interested.

Can offer it to you for a very good price. (10d :))

10d

16-03-2010, 11:42 PM

P,
That was quick! It is very nice! They released it after their Everest event.
Too expensive though

10d

16-03-2010, 11:43 PM

Love it, except for the bezel.

Got my hands on a new PAM270 J serial if anyone's interested.

Can offer it to you for a very good price. (10d :))

Hmmm.....pics?

Pharkus

17-03-2010, 12:09 AM

Hmmm.....pics?

Waiting for pics too!

Love it, except for the bezel.

Got my hands on a new PAM270 J serial if anyone's interested.

Can offer it to you for a very good price. (10d :))

Yeah bezel looks a bit on the cheap side but overall design and layout is very nice.

Looking at the AP ROO's now...getting into trouble cos they are growing on me.

Especially...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii169/soldmmx/original1.jpg

10d

17-03-2010, 12:21 AM

You are in trouble indeed.

My favourite:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/raphaeltoo/0001/APBUMBLEBEEROO2.jpg

Pharkus

17-03-2010, 12:34 AM

BUMBLEBEE!!!!

Been surfing last 3 hours to find a "good" one.

elisiX

17-03-2010, 01:04 AM

Damn the bumblebee is stunning.

Tendy the 270 is new mate - you know what they look like :lol:

Sent you a PM.

Howie

17-03-2010, 08:50 AM

Looking at the AP ROO's now...getting into trouble cos they are growing on me.

Especially...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii169/soldmmx/original1.jpg

OMG!!!! Socketed dome head hex screws!

okay... I'll get back in my box now :)

Pharkus

17-03-2010, 10:30 AM

OMG!!!! Socketed dome head hex screws!

okay... I'll get back in my box now :)

Mmmmm yeah...bit of an upgrade from the ones produced to put together Ikea furniture. Notice how the new AP now uses forged carbon...try copy that!

Bizi

17-03-2010, 12:06 PM

Mmmmm yeah...bit of an upgrade from the ones produced to put together Ikea furniture. Notice how the new AP now uses forged carbon...try copy that!

Paging 10D - seeing as you're the AP and carbon go-to man, I think some illustrations are in order! >D

10d

17-03-2010, 01:49 PM

Paging 10D - seeing as you're the AP and carbon go-to man, I think some illustrations are in order! >D
Umm. Maybe not. Money tight. Just got another car for the wife.

Pharkus

17-03-2010, 02:06 PM

Umm. Maybe not. Money tight. Just got another car for the wife.

$30k should get you an AP Bumblebee! Get her to walk, trade in the car and get the watch.

elisiX

17-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Hey fellas...

Picked this one up just yesterday but it might be moving to a new home very soon (no need for 2 1950 In-House movement monsters after all).

The OEM croc on the 270 is seriously incredible and the grain on this particular strap is spectacular. One of the best i've ever seen without doubt.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0053.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0044.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0042.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0031.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0036.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0004.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0056.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0017.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0022.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0033.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/Panerai%20270J/DSC_0059.jpg

nath_mk6

17-03-2010, 05:35 PM

Looks good :)

Pharkus

17-03-2010, 05:49 PM

That black and white shot should definitely be entered into the current months contest!

Awesome looking piece Jay.

nath_mk6

17-03-2010, 05:52 PM

lol shame the b&w has no car in it :)

nice pic though

transporter

18-03-2010, 02:48 AM

favourites...if anyone's throwing any out, let me know

http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr45/motionintime/AP-Carbon-Concept.jpg

http://www.vialuxe.com/Blogs/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/urwerk_ur-202.jpg

http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/urwerk_king_cobra.jpg

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs41/f/2009/012/0/a/Concord_C1_Gravity_Tourbillon_by_dangeruss.jpg

http://www.stundenzeiger.de/media/blogs/stundenzeiger/Franc-Vila-Tourbillon-SuperLigero-Concept.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3393634482_ae8f32b7b7.jpg

10d

18-03-2010, 08:10 AM

I doubt it. You have real expensive taste, mate. >D

Pharkus

18-03-2010, 09:54 AM

I doubt it. You have real expensive taste, mate. >D

I think you might be able to buy a small nation with some of those watches. Very off centre in taste for design as well, though the innovation and movements can sort of justify the novelty of not being able to immediately tell the time on some of those pieces (Urwerks). Is that an oscillating tourbillon on the Zenith?

AP!!!

10d

18-03-2010, 08:38 PM

How about this?

http://www.sybarites.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hubf1.jpg

Bizi

18-03-2010, 09:18 PM

How about this?

http://www.sybarites.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hubf1.jpg

10d, that would be a good match for your GTI.

How about a nice watch avatar? :)

10d

18-03-2010, 09:34 PM

Haha. Ben, it would cost as much as my GTI.

Bizi

18-03-2010, 10:47 PM

That would be a princely sum, considering what you've bought for it!

If anyone here would get this watch, I think you'd be in the top three.

Have I seen your oil advertised or in stories this week? Someone's on a PR mission with their olive oil, this week.

10d

18-03-2010, 10:51 PM

Haha, not me. I'm afraid my watch collecting days are over.
My oil haven't been advertised yet. They are just being bottled and packed.

Bloody Justin spilled the bean! Hey, where's that confidentiality agreement?... >D

R32Perth

19-03-2010, 02:55 AM

Make sure you let us know 10D once you oil is released to the market

10d

19-03-2010, 08:24 AM

Will do, guys! Free samples for you guys.

nath_mk6

19-03-2010, 08:42 AM

Going to be selling though delis/specialty stores or direct to the supermarkets?

interesting thing the marketing/market infiltration, especially given a product like olive oil made in Aus :)

learning a fair bit from my masters unit as you know 10d >D

10d

19-03-2010, 08:51 AM

I have to apologise for the off topic post.

Supermarket never in the plan. Australian market already too saturated with olive oil. Export is the way to go. Will have some in smaller delis and direct B2B for the local market.

Pharkus

19-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Yeah i saw that. Hublot are official sponsors of the F1. As if F1 boss Max Mosley needs another $30k watch!!! Should really give it away as a donation!

I like the design if you could take off the F1 nomenclature, makes it seem kinda tacky.

Bizi

22-03-2010, 03:49 PM

There's a link on the main SMH page to its report from Baselworld.

The only featured watch in the associated gallery was this one. I've not heard of this company.
http://images.smh.com.au/2010/03/19/1238730/427651184-600x400.jpg
(not to mention the white gloves!)

While I'm here, do you think something like this is something you'd wear, collect and store away or something you'd never buy?
http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/flash58/.mids/O537Fm4.jpg

This is the second one I've seen but haven't been tempted quite enough. :)

Howie

22-03-2010, 04:11 PM

First pic is from Glashutte

Kooki

22-03-2010, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=Bizi;8315]There's a link on the main SMH page to its report from Baselworld.

The only featured watch in the associated gallery was this one. I've not heard of this company.
http://images.smh.com.au/2010/03/19/1238730/427651184-600x400.jpg
(not to mention the white gloves!)

Good taste!

Bizi

29-03-2010, 09:19 AM

Thanks to the forum members who accessorised themselves with interesting watches yesterday.

A big black one and a big white one were memorable - each watch contrasted with the 'colour' of their car. :)

zz2

30-03-2010, 02:00 AM

closest thing i will have to a Bell & Ross BR03 for a while :(

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/zz2_gti/IMG_9984RED.jpg

chewy7

30-03-2010, 02:45 AM

Nice keyboard ZZ2!

That is a cool watch, just looked up the price, holy smokes...

R32Perth

30-03-2010, 02:52 AM

Cool watch indeed.

nath_mk6

05-04-2010, 09:19 PM

So browsing some watch threads/sites and came across this one, I'm not very knowledgable about watches so excuse me if this is a well known brand, but wow this is a nice looking watch, and I assume forever outside of my price bracket (some CF for you 10d >D)

http://richard-mille.com/en/rm004v2_grey/superzoom_front.jpg

nath_mk6

05-04-2010, 09:29 PM

Wow this guy makes some beautiful watches, all over $250K of course. I just love the texture of them

http://www.kronosclub.com/RMC/hires/hr003v2pt.jpg

10d

05-04-2010, 09:31 PM

Hmmmm..... RMs

So nice.
So can't afford it :(

nath_mk6

05-04-2010, 09:32 PM

yeah its kind of depressing....

10d

05-04-2010, 09:34 PM

I found a slightly more affordable alternative to the RM though.

nath_mk6

05-04-2010, 09:40 PM

And that would be?

10d

05-04-2010, 09:49 PM

CVSTOS

nath_mk6

05-04-2010, 10:55 PM

somewhat cheaper, very nice still too, but still not cheap there 10d

Pharkus

06-04-2010, 12:31 AM

CVSTOS

CVSTOS is associated with Franck Muller. Nice watches but still not quite an RM.

10d

06-04-2010, 03:06 AM

CVSTOS is associated with Franck Muller. Nice watches but still not quite an RM.
Exactly, P :)
Just how VW is still not quite Audi. Haha.
Well, this is what I can afford for now.

nath_mk6

06-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Get two 10d and I'll borrow the other one >D

Shonen

06-04-2010, 08:34 AM

Wow some very nice watches in this thread.

elisiX love your IWC collection. The authentic version of no.5 with the double chrono is what im after as my next watch.

Bizi

16-04-2010, 09:22 AM

Can anyone recommend a good supplier of quality leather watch bands?

Seeking an 18mm width band for my little Omegs Seamaster automatic. I don't think bands are offered in CF... though if anyone knew, it would be membes of this forum. :)

10d

16-04-2010, 10:01 AM

Sorry, Ben. Omega not my thing. Try Jig or elisix

Bizi

16-04-2010, 10:41 PM

Thanks, Tendy. I might need to just get a cheap one for the short term.

I don't need a genuine mega one just something that is good quality and relatively durable/sweat resistant.

random

17-04-2010, 01:35 AM

iphone is my watch... but i don't mind buying one of those really nice Patek philippe watches!!!

It is quite interesting how some people spend so much on a watch, a client of mine bought a watch that cost more than my house.... that is just crazy

benno

19-04-2010, 07:54 PM

10d

19-04-2010, 08:00 PM

One day, just one day I'll have a 1959 Rolex Submariner to match my 1959 Leica.

I inherited the Leica from my grandpa and he was a bit of a Rolex guy as well.

I'd love a watch to match my Leica, there's just something special about the beautiful, functional, well engineered and purely mechanical nature of both that appeals to me.

You sir have a taste for finer things. Kudos to your grandpa for putting you on the right track. I'm a bit of a Leica nut myself. Mechanical watch goes hang in hand with mechanical camera.
I love my Leica more than the digital SLR.

benno

19-04-2010, 08:07 PM

Yeah, my dSLR got stolen a few years back and I've just never got round to replacing it.

There's just an indefinable je ne sais quoi about the Leica - the experience of using it, the pictures it makes - and the Rolex I think is similar.

What kind of Leica do you shoot Tendy?

10d

19-04-2010, 08:12 PM

Currently I have the MP (love it to death, I will never replace it) and the M8. Use to have the M6-TTL and the M7.
A lot of people said je ne sais quoi is pretentious, but I don't care. I like what I like, and don't care what others think.
I honestly think you choose you frame more carefully with the Leica.
With my DSLR I just got lazy. I haven't take any nice picture lately. Maybe it is time to buy some film and start again. :)

benno

19-04-2010, 08:16 PM

Yeah, film is good.

I'd love an MP - I have an M3 and something with an in built meter and 35mm framelines sounds very nice.

I've been thinking about making the jump to MF though....

10d

19-04-2010, 08:27 PM

Yeah, film is good.

I'd love an MP - I have an M3 and something with an in built meter and 35mm framelines sounds very nice.

I've been thinking about making the jump to MF though....

NOOOO! No MF unless its a 'Blad! :)

M3 is nice! MP is kinda like an updated M3. always prefer the solid winder

Bizi

24-04-2010, 09:04 AM

Back to watches. ;)

Anyone hunting? I've perused a few dealers' websites but can't find the right chrono I have in mind.

Does anyone have recommended dealers/watchmakers/international trusted sources? I recall a few dealers have been mentioned from the US and/or UK.

Seems I should have bought that $1600 Omega Flightmaster. :(

Pharkus

24-04-2010, 02:34 PM

My thoughts are that there are a few trusted online dealers that I have read about (but would still be hesitant to try out dropping $5-$10k on a real watch). I'd always go to an authorised dealer to purchase mine, which should also provide you with a point of call for servicing of your timepiece. The quality of rep watches has gotten so good to the point that it's often hard to tell the difference between a real and a fake. Rolex is no longer spelt with two "l's".

It's often going to be cheaper going the online option, but you may find that your local dealer may be willing to bargain (target for at least 30% off the retail price as a starting point).
Read through this thread and I think ElisiX has posted some links to reputable online sites.

I recently priced up a JLC Master Compresssor extreme world chronograph.

http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/ao/en/watches/sport-et-complication/img/global/nullimage.gif

$21,000 RRP, but after some haggling got it down to $12,500. So there is definitely some movement in local prices out there. The other option is just to do your research and bide your time until you go overseas. I know from looking around and comparing local to Hong Kong prices that their starting RRP is at least 10-20% lower than ours, plus given our strong dollar at the moment I'm definitely going to have a good look whilst I'm over there.

Bizi

24-04-2010, 08:06 PM

Thanks, Pharkus; I monitor dealers with a longtime offline shopfront/watchmaker/dealer premises, though I mostly look at their vintage 70s chronos.
Plus occasionally visit watch forums, but haven't seriously hunted products from their FS sections.

It always amuses me to recall someone mentioning (the Urban myth?) that the world HQ for the cheapest, pawned Rolexes is the Las Vegas area. :)

R32Perth

25-04-2010, 02:25 AM

Broke atm, so no watch hunting. Wife just purchased a new hand bag...

Howie

25-04-2010, 10:07 AM

OK GUYS! Im in HK at the moment, staying here until Tuesday.

Any good places to go watch hunting? :D I'm staying at the MIRA hotel, which is pretty cool. Full speed, free internet. yay!

Pharkus

25-04-2010, 11:42 AM

OK GUYS! Im in HK at the moment, staying here until Tuesday.

Any good places to go watch hunting? :D I'm staying at the MIRA hotel, which is pretty cool. Full speed, free internet. yay!

Christina and Justin are in the area as well Howie!!! Not sure if you knew that, should definitely just catch up even if for lunch for our first international GTG (minus cars).

Can't be of more help for you there Howie. Rolexes you just go to Chow Thai Fook (sort of like upmarket Bevilles there and on nearly every corner). For the more luxurious brands there is a place that had about 5-6 watch shops all clustered together with the usual suspects (IWC, JLC, Graham, Breguet etc.) but my poor memory isn't working. We basically just walked most of HK last we were there and found it. There is also a few places along Nathan road near Jordan station.

zz2

26-04-2010, 03:05 AM

i went looking for watches last week. it was so depressing

i did try on some beautys that i will one day add to my wish list...

tag carrera calibre 5

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/TAG-Heuer-Carrera-Calibre-5.jpg

panerai luminor

http://www.europastar.com/europastar/photos/6_2006/magazine506/panerai506_1.jpg

U-boat night vision

http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/u-boat_night_vision_watch.jpg

its quite funny i tried on a shit load of watches that afternoon, its amazing how some like the panerai would of been watches i wouldnt of looked twice at, but once i had it on my arm i feel in love with its design.

moral of the story.. try everything on!

R32Perth

26-04-2010, 03:12 AM

zz2 did you go to the Swiss Watch Box?

zz2

26-04-2010, 03:19 AM

yes, yes i did :)

Pharkus

26-04-2010, 11:41 AM

I tried on a Bell & Ross BR02 and will be getting one in Hong Kong if I can bargain down to the price I have in mind.

zz2

26-04-2010, 09:31 PM

I tried on a Bell & Ross BR02 and will be getting one in Hong Kong if I can bargain down to the price I have in mind.

if you get one... i will hate you :D

R32Perth

27-04-2010, 02:57 PM

zz2, there is a great looking Audemars Piquet Royal Oak ladies watch in Pink at the Swiss Watch Box. My wife is in love with it.....

R32Perth

27-04-2010, 02:58 PM

I tried on a Bell & Ross BR02 and will be getting one in Hong Kong if I can bargain down to the price I have in mind.

Good choice

Pharkus

27-04-2010, 03:21 PM

Good choice

Thanks! It's my in between watch to satisfy me whilst I bank up the cash for the one that I really want (which I am still looking for the perfect watch).

Popped into the Franck Muller boutique at lunch and they had some CVSTOS there. Still a step up from the BR02 in terms of mechanical complexity, but same shape. I'd love to have a power reserve function on my watch just so that I can keep an eye on it. However the CVSTOS there also had stupid chronograph function on it relegating the seconds hand to a subdial at 9 o'clock...NOT COOL. In my opinion, it's still a waste to change the sweeping seconds hand on a beautiful automatic movement to a sub dial and have the big sweeping seconds hand remain stationary 99.99% of the time!

So basically: Richard Mille > CVSTOS > Bell & Ross BR02 in terms of price and complexity for that largish tonneau shaped sports watch.

Richard Mille (random chrono watch $$$)

http://www.watchgallery.eu/gallery/richard-mille-singapore-grand-prix-inspired-watch/richard-mille-singapore-grand-prix-inspired-watch-1.jpg

CVSTOS Challenge Chrono (also comes with red stitched leather strap $21,000 AUD)

http://www.tp178.com/SJX/cvstos/images/CHRONO-FERRARI-CHALLENGE-ST.jpg

Bell&Ross BR02 (on special atm at Hardy Brothers for about $4,500 AUD down from $6,500 or thereabouts)

http://www.burdeens.com/store/images/BR02%20steel%20numerals.jpg

Tensixty6

27-04-2010, 03:44 PM

That last one would be good for my deteriorating eyesight. Nice big numerals.

Ahhh, just notice the price. Would somebody call me an ambulance!

Pharkus

27-04-2010, 03:49 PM

That last one would be good for my deteriorating eyesight. Nice big numerals.

Ahhh, just notice the price. Would somebody call me an ambulance!

Ahhh the dangers of old age! Can't see due to poor eyesight, then when you do get a proper look and the number isn't the serial number but the price you have a heart attack =P

You have an option for the Pro model which replaces the numerals for large dots, or the one pictured above. They are supposed to be easily legible as this is more a diving watch than anything else.

Tensixty6

27-04-2010, 03:58 PM

Pharkus

27-04-2010, 04:02 PM

Apart from a Bulova "dress" watch, which I never wear, my day to day watch cost me about $20 at the local duty free store. It tells the time reliably and accurately which is all I care about. When it fails, I'll buy another one, and so on.

Yeah but a $20 watch doesn't come with a heart attack feature I bet. Maybe these fancy Swiss watches should have a heart rate monitor function as standard in case.

Jig

27-04-2010, 04:24 PM

Pharkus

27-04-2010, 04:33 PM

Bell & Ross: Very nice watch but does not have deep heritage as the other brands. The quality however is just phenomenal.

RM: Very nice watch but they make the most busy watches in the world. Busier than Brietling sometimes. Price are for multi-millionaires.

Raymond Weil : Nice, elegant watches especially ladies watches.

Omega: Has the deep heritage. Reliable, and cant break them.

Maurice L: Love this watch the most... Also has the deep heritage.

Graham: The latest watch trend I have been keeping a close eye on.

Agree with that comment on the B&R which is spot on Jig, and also from the many that I have now inspected in person I can say I haven't found fault with the workmanship. Of not however is that the movements for Bell & Ross watches were provided by Sinn (a German company est 1961). Since 2002 Bell & Ross have been making their own (as in putting them together, I am yet to confirm if they have an in-house movement, which I would doubt).

The other in between I was considering was the Omega Seamaster Liquidmetal. Limited run with special new scratch resistant alloy, but yet to see in the flesh and trip cannot wait. However, Omega does have that well known pedigree that Jig was referring to.

Graham I would think is just a passing fad maybe. I like the design though but they would only be the type you buy if you had squillions and wanted an out there watch.

Tensixty6

27-04-2010, 04:42 PM

In all seriousness, I'd be worried about wearing an expensive watch in public. Lowlifes being the way they are these days I would think it would be an open invitation for a mugging. Or worse still, a knifing.

zz2

27-04-2010, 04:47 PM

zz2, there is a great looking Audemars Piquet Royal Oak ladies watch in Pink at the Swiss Watch Box. My wife is in love with it.....

lucky for me my gf is a dentist and cant wear watches or rings. you have any idea how much $$$ that alone saves me?! unfortunately she has expensive tastes for earings and necklaces :S

In all seriousness, I'd be worried about wearing an expensive watch in public. Lowlifes being the way they are these days I would think it would be an open invitation for a mugging. Or worse still, a knifing.

most low lifes wouldnt know the difference between a Caltex $29.95 watch and a Panerai.

Jig

27-04-2010, 05:01 PM

We are very lucky here in AU. In most places we can still wear flash jewelry and not be scared about being mobbed. In the country I grew up during Teens, you get killed just by wearing a nice jewelry which is why no one wears flash jewelry unless they are in their homes. Quite Sad really. My mom once had a gold necklace and mistakenly left her window half opened and someone reached into her car and grabbed her jewelry and bruised my Mom's neck severely. Luckily the car was moving slowly in traffic otherwise she would have been knifed.

Pharkus

27-04-2010, 05:06 PM

You shouldn't be wearing your watch to bling it around. The BR02 looks civilian enough to get away with looking like a non-expensive watch (I hope)

silverbullet

27-04-2010, 05:30 PM

that's why i wear CITIZEN. Like VW. Same shit, but won't get you shot for it.

zz2

27-04-2010, 06:02 PM

that's why i wear CITIZEN. Like VW. Same shit, but won't get you shot for it.

Typical tight ass doctor response Johno

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27-04-2010, 07:18 PM

Typical tight ass doctor response Johno

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Hahaha!!

Bizi

18-05-2010, 09:22 AM

Anthony, will you dip into your watch collection and put on something different for Saturday's dinner?

Being in East Sydney and its wildlife in the Willliam St vicinity... Just asking. :)

shauno

18-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Here's my small collection in the order I got them:

Sinn 556, ETA 2824-2 (2007)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2531709614_8ee5897734.jpg

(Tag) Heuer Carrera 1964 Re-Edition, Lemania 1873 (1999)
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/cs3110.png

Heuer Triple Date, Valjoux 78 (~1950)
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/TripleDate-01.jpg

Tag Heuer Carrera Jack Heuer 40th Anniversary, Caliber 17 (2004)
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/cv2117.png

Highgear Enduro Compass Watch (2009)
http://onthedash.com/pics4docs/Obama/HighgearEnduro440.jpg
It's just a $50 cheapy I bought for rock climbing, but Obama's got one:
http://onthedash.com/pics4docs/Obama/ObamaHighgearEnduroB.jpg

I briefly had an Omega Speedmaster 'Reduced', but sold it after a week to get the Jack Heuer Carrera.
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/DSC_0385.jpg

10d

18-05-2010, 12:46 PM

Nice collection of Tag, Shaun

Pharkus, I just recently add the CVSTOS Challange to my collection :)

elisiX

18-05-2010, 12:53 PM

And a PAM127 Fiddy to mine 10d :D

ps. I still want your Navy Themes !

10d

18-05-2010, 01:07 PM

haha. Jay, made me an offer via PM:)

PAM127 is nice. A good friend of mine's daily

elisiX

18-05-2010, 02:35 PM

lol...

Well mate if the dollar hadnt taken it in the ass this past week - an offer would be on the way.

Might wait till were back over 90c.. but I am certainly eying it off. :D

10d

18-05-2010, 02:39 PM

:)

No worries mate

Pharkus

18-05-2010, 02:58 PM

Nice collection of Tag, Shaun

Pharkus, I just recently add the CVSTOS Challange to my collection :)

NICE! I hope that you are not joking. I was just in the Franck Muller boutique here and the price was well out of my comfort zone and my CFO would not likely approve without first sacrificing my first born.

In other news, just got back from my contact at a local boutique here. Will be getting the Cartier Calibre de Cartier in stainless steel white dial black alligator in a month or two. HK ain't what it used to be for bargaining on watch prices. The mainland Chinese don't care for price and just pay full retail =(

Example was I was set on the BR02 as mentioned before, it's still on special at Hardy Brothers on Collins Street in Melbourne for about $4.2kAUD here. Over there they weren't willing to bargain below $5.5kAUD (note there were only two boutiques in HK that I could find that stocked them anyway. Apparently not that popular over there)

Bizi

18-05-2010, 03:20 PM

Here's my small collection in the order I got them:

Sinn 556, ETA 2824-2 (2007)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2531709614_8ee5897734.jpg

Nice. Did you source it locally or from the source country? I was looking at the early B&R faced Sinns.

(Tag) Heuer Carrera 1964 Re-Edition, Lemania 1873 (1999)
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/cs3110.png

Nicer. Similar question; is there anywhere you recommend to keep an eye on,as sourced for such a watch?

Heuer Triple Date, Valjoux 78 (~1950)
http://users.on.net/~whatdot/images/TripleDate-01.jpg

Did you get bitten by the Heuer bug? Very, very nice. I won't even ask avbout this one as I suspect it would be very hard to get at a decent price.

I see you like the old school chrono style. Did you ever consider the original Breitling Big Navitimer, re.f 816?

Not as interesting as the Heuers but I'd like your view. :) They are in the $3-4k arnage for a '67 model, I've noticed, locally, but much less from international forum sources.

funkymonkey

18-05-2010, 05:01 PM

Never really owned a wristwatch since I was 8 when I had one of those Casio calculator watch thingamajiggy's. So last year I decided to splash out. I don't like the current trends in watches, they're too chunky and complicated, I'm not going diving, or flying a plane, I don't need anything other than the current time.

Started reading into watch movements, horology and all the watch making houses etc... and ended up with a IWC Portugese sporting a hand wound movement.

kinda like this, but with a black face
http://www.timezone.com/img/articles/comarticles0028/IWCJubfront2.jpg

Although, now that I've given into wearing a watch, I find myself wanting more. Been toying with the idea of getting a Cartier Santos, still unconvinced. Keeping an eye out for a vintage Heuer Monaco that's relatively cheap too. I guess a square faced watch is next on the cards.

Pharkus

18-05-2010, 05:34 PM

Here's a picture of the Cartier Calibre de Cartier that I have finally decided upon.

- Design is simple, no messy additional writing on the face.
- No chronograph, doubtful if I would even use a stopwatch function.
- First fully in-house movement built calibre by Cartier.
- No COSC certification. Though I would expect it would keep time adequately enough.
- Bonus date display complication, and I like the larger window design.
- It's not as big as a 45mm in terms of diameter, however as the design doesn't incorporate a massive bezel it actually wears bigger on the wrist than on paper.
- Love the signature sapphire on the crown, part of the Cartier heritage.
- Bad sub-dial showing seconds at 6 o'clock. Wanted a large sweeping seconds hand, but on this watch it actually compliments the rest of the design in my opinion.

http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/cartier_calibre_st_wht_34_sm.jpg

10d

18-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Classy, I like!

Bizi

18-05-2010, 07:09 PM

Here's a picture of the Cartier Calibre de Cartier that I have finally decided upon.

http://www.watchtime.com/wp-content/uploads/cartier_calibre_st_wht_34_sm.jpg

Nice, John. Your explanation highlights some individual features.

What alternatives (if any) were on your list?

Pharkus

18-05-2010, 08:02 PM

Nice, John. Your explanation highlights some individual features.

What alternatives (if any) were on your list?

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean - Co-Axial marketing campaign seems to make this a pretty solid choice. Let down by the design of the watch face. The normal Seamaster 300M automatic runs on the same Calibre, but is cheaper by a long shot and in my opinion the face looks way more classier. The numbering looked pretty cheap. I would have got this in orange leather band with matching orange bezel (though this would have caused it to be more of a dress/weekender than an everyday work/dress watch)
Rolex DSSD - Too big and bulky in the end to wear on the wrist day in day out. Tried it on for over a month just to see. Submariner is just too common.
JLC Master Compressor Geographic - Just a little out of reach and not really wanting to wait to save up for it.
IWC Portugese - Could have stretched for this but once again design was still a bit "old fashioned" for my liking.
B&R BR02 - As posted before, I still had doubts as to where the movement was made. Design was great and looked great on the wrist but more a weekend watch again. Size wasn't too much of an issue with the rubber strap restricting movement pretty well on the wrist.
Chopard Mille Miglia Power Reserve - Very nice car inspired design especially the power reserve representing a fuel gauge. Decided to go the Cartier for the in-house movement and overall design.
Tag - Would have only considered the Monaco LS but I just have this thing about not buying a Tag.
APROO - $$$
Franck Muller - $$$
Panerai - $$$

Budget was about $3k - $5k (I have a very friendly boutique contact, yay)

shauno

18-05-2010, 08:23 PM

Nice. Did you source it locally or from the source country? I was looking at the early B&R faced Sinns.

I got the Sinn from Neil @ Chronomaster.co.uk - I originally looked at Watchbuys, but the $A to Pound was better at the time. I believe both sources no longer ship to Aus now that there's a local distributor (Peter @ Define Watches in Bris). Alternatively, get one from the forums.

Nicer. Similar question; is there anywhere you recommend to keep an eye on,as sourced for such a watch?
eBay, Watchuseek, Timezone, Chronotrader (http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/). You just need to be very careful & absolutely positive about what you're buying. As many have said, you're buying the seller, not the watch.

An original Carrera Chrono sold on eBay last week - looked great, but very wrong hands - still sold for US$2500! If the hands are wrong, what else is wrong with it...

There's much less risk in newer watches, if they've got original box/papers/receipt from an authentic source. There's also more risk in newer watches as they're more likely to be faked.

Did you get bitten by the Heuer bug? Very, very nice. I won't even ask avbout this one as I suspect it would be very hard to get at a decent price.
Yes, very bitten by the Heuer bug. Not particularly interested in the new models (except the Silverstone Re-edition, but it's Bloody Massive). I'm mainly interested now in the vintage (or re-edition) Carrera's. Ideally get a 1960's Carrera 12 3-reg chrono and a 1970's 2-reg chrono.

The Triple Date is worth a lot less than you'd expect (less than 'Jack Heuer'), because it's not a chrono, and it's a pretty odd movement (Valjoux 78) - the chrono version in the same condition would be easily double the price. It's quite small, around 36mm. It's quite rare (in that I've never seen an identical one), but that doesn't make it any more valuable.

It's currently at Tag for a service quote - I expect it to be horrendous, but just put it in to see what number they'd make up :)

I see you like the old school chrono style. Did you ever consider the original Breitling Big Navitimer, re.f 816?
Nah, not really interested in anything non-Heuer at the moment... and I prefer smaller (38-39mm) watches anyway.

Although the new Silverstone is way too big for me, I wouldn't mind the "Red One" - Limited Edition 1 of 1:
http://www.onthedash.com/pics/TAG-Heuer/SilverstoneLE/Silverstone150thRedA.jpg

It's been created for the Bonham's auction of the Haslinger collection - I imagine it'll fetch an epic price!

Pharkus

27-05-2010, 12:43 AM

Tendy....do it, I know I would in a heartbeat if I had the funds.

http://www.thewatchquote.com/mesIMG/imgStd/29392.jpg
Chopard L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon

zz2

27-05-2010, 03:20 AM

panerai luminor

http://diariesofaboy.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/luminor-1950-tourbillon-gmt-by-officine-panerai.jpg

one day it will be mine

shauno

27-05-2010, 09:25 AM

It's currently at Tag for a service quote - I expect it to be horrendous, but just put it in to see what number they'd make up :)

I got quoted US$100 just to ship it to Switzerland so they could provide an estimate for the service... I said no :P

nath_mk6

27-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Tendy....do it, I know I would in a heartbeat if I had the funds.

http://www.thewatchquote.com/mesIMG/imgStd/29392.jpg
Chopard L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon

wow that is very very nice

10d

27-05-2010, 10:01 AM

I don't think I can, that'd be crazy. Over 100k.

Pharkus

27-05-2010, 10:07 AM

Anything is possible Tendy, I'm just waiting for the announcement of when not if you get that watch =)

@zz2 - Nice PAM, but if I were to get a Tourbillon I would expect to be able to see the movement from the watch face. Kind of a shame to hide it.

Bizi

27-05-2010, 03:46 PM

Can anyone recommend a watchmaker in Sydney to assist me with my 1960 Omega Seamaster?
Alternatively, one in Adelaide as I'll be there three days and might get someone there experienced with these old classics.

I'd broken the leather strap, had the watch in my jeans pocket, accidentally rested a weight on that leg and managed to squash the crystal (any who knows if I've done more damage!).

Thus I'd need someone able to thorightly check/service it (it's almost 5yrs from when bought in NYC freshly serviced).
Would at least need a new plexi crystal and a service.

The watchmaker.com.au bloke now says he only bothers with Rolex. :(

Thanks,
Ben

elisiX

04-06-2010, 12:01 AM

My latest..

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_2800.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_2789.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_2807.jpg

10d

04-06-2010, 12:08 AM

Dayum, Jay! Tasty!

Except for the blue croco. Doesn't match the PVD don't you think? :)

elisiX

04-06-2010, 12:11 AM

Well I wish it had a ceramic/black buckle... but other than that - its awesome.

Pictures do not do it justice. I'll wear it out when we catch up so you can give it a whirl. :)

I dont have any suitable straps for it yet but ill find something.

10d

04-06-2010, 12:14 AM

I think I have a spare black PVD pre Vendome buckle if you like. Not the sewn in type too :)

elisiX

04-06-2010, 12:16 AM

Well i've got the one that came with the watch... 22mm (due to OEM tapered strap), and another at 24mm I think.

It's just that all my straps are 24mm or sewn in polished silver buckles. lol. Next time we meet bring it along anyway. :)

random

04-06-2010, 02:02 AM

that is a nice watch!!

I'm looking at a new watch as well... saw one i really like the other day at bvlgari

http://www.timebooth.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bvlgari-sotirio-bulgari-watch1.jpg

It is a little pricey, but i had a few good weeks on the market, so i might reward myself :)

Pharkus

04-06-2010, 10:08 AM

@Jay - Impressive collection of PAM's there mate. Do you even have time to cycle through them all?

@den - BVLGARI is coming up in the watches, but though it looks nice I still have the impression that they are more a jewellery specialist than a well known watch maker. The price probably reflects the precious metals used on the watch more than the movement. Still if you like the look you can't argue with that.

random

04-06-2010, 01:19 PM

oh yeah lol i'm more into the look of a watch than the mechanical side of the watch... anyways, i've hunting down a few watches recently, hard to make a decision really.

Pharkus

04-06-2010, 01:44 PM

oh yeah lol i'm more into the look of a watch than the mechanical side of the watch... anyways, i've hunting down a few watches recently, hard to make a decision really.

Just to reiterate again, I haven't been back to my watch dealer as they didn't want to source (or even advise) as to when the next shipment of the Calibre de Cartier will be made. I was told the only one available was the one on display which they have had for some time (and no doubt handled by many people). I was going to drop a pretty penny there but they don't seem to be interested so I have put a hold on my purchase for the time being.

Take your time (excuse the pun) when looking. It's a real personal choice and you might not have the same priorities such as mechanical -> brand -> precious metals etc. I personally don't like a watch with a complicated face, but hey everyone is different. You might want to chat to 10D to see if he can hook you up with his dealer =). Maybe providing them with a price range will also allow them to recommend some watches you might not have thought about.

random

04-06-2010, 02:39 PM

oh i'm a big fan of cartier. They are an absolute classic. I bought one a year ago, and absolutely love it! but it is not really an everyday watch for me, it is 100k afterall lol most on special occasions and a collectors item (investment in a way).

I did see a few cheaper cartier's which i can use for everyday, like the tank ones, which range from 5k to 25k. Or the ronde louis which are around 8-9k.

I also looked at another bvlgari one which is slightly cheaper... the classic one with the silver round front.

Other ones i could dream about are the IWC ones!! they look amazing... but i think i would get a ferrari instead for the same price as a watch lol

http://www.thewatchquote.com/IMG_neuf/img200/IWC-IW927020.jpg

350k+ for that!!!! looks amazing though.

Bizi

04-06-2010, 03:47 PM

Other ones i could dream about are the IWC ones!! they look amazing... but i think i would get a ferrari instead for the same price as a watch lol

http://www.thewatchquote.com/IMG_neuf/img200/IWC-IW927020.jpg

350k+ for that!!!! looks amazing though.

Even the Pilot's watch looks great. A classic look.

Anyone else considering one? I'm thinking it might be a better option than to hunt for a good Omega Flightmaster - although I occasionally get that bug back.

elisiX

17-06-2010, 10:42 AM

Couple new fiddy shots from the weekend.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/FiddyLunch/IMG_0022.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/FiddyLunch/IMG_0015.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/FiddyLunch/IMG_0043.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/FiddyLunch/IMG_0013.jpg

And a few strap changes.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_2846.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_2847.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/photo1-3.jpghttp://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/photo-3.jpg

Byza

17-06-2010, 11:16 AM

man you guys have some amazing watches... makes my Brietlings look like fail... i need to lay off sneakers and camera bits and step my game up... When I am in Bangkok in about 6 weeks there is watch convention on at the sametime!!!!

this arrived yesterday but i am prepared for the hate from everyone.. bought it as a weekend hack watch to lay off wear on my good watches...

http://i45.tinypic.com/24deop4.png

elisiX

17-06-2010, 11:19 AM

I love Breitlings mate... what models do you own?

Here's my SA.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0008x.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0019.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/2008%20SA%202/DSC_0023.jpg

Byza

17-06-2010, 11:26 AM