Holy horology Batman, I think I found my next watch - Page 6

Rhodes · 04-10-22, 04:32 AM

My Seamaster is one of this:

But with a blue bracelet.

Platapus · 04-10-22, 05:55 AM

Does anyone own a Zeppelin watch?

I think they look pretty nice and they are reasonably priced... for watches that is.

Platapus · 04-10-22, 06:28 AM

If you ain't wearing one of these

You ain't wearing a "real" watch

You can pick up a used one for only $229,950 from WatchBox.

Hey! Its got a Tourbillon..... a Tourbillon on a wristwatch.

mapuc · 04-10-22, 06:47 AM

^That was an ugly wristwatch

Markus

Skybird · 04-10-22, 07:40 AM

Damn, I shouldnt have started here, I got the all too familiar itching again...

Seiko Presage Mojito, could get it for 350 coins.

Pro: Lovely, stunning, beautiful watch face, like on a peacock's feather the light plays with the After-Eight/British Racing Green-coloured ornaments. Absolutely stunning, it ranges from light green in direct sunlight, over emerald to fir tree green and then dark grey and black.

Contra: the glass is extremely arched making the watch thicker than needed, and it is no sapphire glass, which in combination with the arching is unforgivable.
The strap, in best Seiko tradition, is garbage. Seiko and often Citizen straps are almost always garbage, thats where they save money.

Here from minute 03 on:

That gold and green in combination really catches me.

I think I go after it. And order a replacement strap right away.

Reece · 04-10-22, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

^That was an ugly wristwatch

Markus

Not was, is!!

Skybird · 04-10-22, 08:23 AM

After intense debate with my conscience which is responsible for my fiscal budget planning, discussions ended with me slamming both fists on the table and yelling "You shut up and I decide...!"

Order placed.

These two were close contenders, also very beautiful watches. I think no other company does so beautiful dials like Seiko.

Do you say dial or face in English?

ET2SN · 04-10-22, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Do you say dial or face in English?

Yes, we do.

I wonder if they're planning a "martini" with a silver/gray theme?

Skybird · 04-10-22, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET2SN

Yes, we do.

I wonder if they're planning a "martini" with a silver/gray theme?

Check Seiko's Series 5 and Presage series, plenty of steel/grey themes there.

Or you go after one of their Grand Seikos. The watch of the year 2021 award winner is a Gran Seiko in silver. The face/dial mimicks the surface of birchbark, another of the series mimicks a fresh snow cover. Both are utmost beautiful. If I would want to invest 50.000 coins on the fly, i would get all five clocks that belong to that series, one blue, one red, one green, and two silver/white ones. The 5 colour finishings which are always characteristically structured, mimick a lake's water surface, maple leafes, and I think bamboo trees, additonall to the snow and the birchbark theme. Look it up, the dials really are stunning, absolutely, the one being more beautifully finished than the other. In these regards, nobody plays in Seiko's class, me thinks. They perfected this aspect of watchmaking.

But then, Grand Seikos and Seikos are lightyears apart in pricing.

Bring in your Ferrari, go home with three new watches. LOL

Jimbuna · 04-10-22, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Do you say dial or face in English?

Either is good.

Jimbuna · 04-10-22, 11:38 AM

When you make reference to 'coins' do you mean Euros?

Aktungbby · 04-10-22, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

If you ain't wearing one of these
[IMG]You ain't wearing a "real" watch

You can pick up a used one for only $229,950 from WatchBox.

Hey! Its got a Tourbillon..... a Tourbillon on a wristwatch.

The one I wear, 15 years on, a Stürling flying cage Tourbillon that I wind with the Wakmann religiously twice a day...carefully just to keep the piece's internal lubrication lubricating! : not cheap at $1000 plus a recent $800 repair to the power escape gear; my watchmaker is a happy man!

Since I always wanted a Tourbillon W/O paying $50k-100+K

I'll venture to say I'm the only person on earth blogging on

wearing a tourbillon as i post!!??

Skybird · 04-10-22, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

When you make reference to 'coins' do you mean Euros?

No, but to sacks of gold and silver, and jewelry with the blood of the former owners still dripping off them.

"Coins": could be dollars or euros, if the prices are slightly different and fluctuating anyway in different places, the technical differnces between Euro and dollar do not mean much. I could as well say Taler. Mäuse. Pinkepinke. Kohlen.

I once bought a Citizen watch that costs normally 380 Euro over here (the big green one). I ordered it from a seller in London, new, and got it for 200. Another seller in Hamburg now also offers it for 200. All others still ask for 360-390.

ET2SN · 04-10-22, 02:36 PM

BTW, and semi related..

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zulu+watc..._ts-doa-p_1_13

A good watch band can make a cheap watch look better. Likewise, a cheap (but durable) band can turn an expensive watch into a "Q Ship".

You know its a good watch, your friends might know, but those thugs on the corner will probably assume its a cheap watch.

With bands, always aim for comfort first.

It really depends on your personal style (wearing a watch for a lunch date or slaving away on the factory floor for 12 hours). Eventually, you'll find that how you wear a certain watch will be different than other watch types and sizes.

When in doubt, consider a "NATO" or "ZULU" type of band. They tend to work well with most watch types and can give an expensive watch a military or "Euro Trash" flavor.

If your watch is starting to feel dated, just try throwing a new band at it.

Platapus · 04-10-22, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

^That was an ugly wristwatch

Markus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Not was, is!!

And forever will be.

04-10-22, 04:32 AM	#76
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,486 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	My Seamaster is one of this: But with a blue bracelet. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

04-10-22, 05:55 AM	#77
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,960 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Does anyone own a Zeppelin watch? I think they look pretty nice and they are reasonably priced... for watches that is. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-10-22, 06:28 AM	#78
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,960 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	If you ain't wearing one of these You ain't wearing a "real" watch You can pick up a used one for only $229,950 from WatchBox. Hey! Its got a Tourbillon..... a Tourbillon on a wristwatch. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,908 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	^That was an ugly wristwatch Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,516 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Damn, I shouldnt have started here, I got the all too familiar itching again... Seiko Presage Mojito, could get it for 350 coins. Pro: Lovely, stunning, beautiful watch face, like on a peacock's feather the light plays with the After-Eight/British Racing Green-coloured ornaments. Absolutely stunning, it ranges from light green in direct sunlight, over emerald to fir tree green and then dark grey and black. Contra: the glass is extremely arched making the watch thicker than needed, and it is no sapphire glass, which in combination with the arching is unforgivable. The strap, in best Seiko tradition, is garbage. Seiko and often Citizen straps are almost always garbage, thats where they save money. Here from minute 03 on: That gold and green in combination really catches me. I think I go after it. And order a replacement strap right away. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 04-10-22 at 08:21 AM.

04-10-22, 08:23 AM	#82
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,516 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	After intense debate with my conscience which is responsible for my fiscal budget planning, discussions ended with me slamming both fists on the table and yelling "You shut up and I decide...!" Order placed. These two were close contenders, also very beautiful watches. I think no other company does so beautiful dials like Seiko. Do you say dial or face in English? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 04-10-22 at 08:39 AM.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,284 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When you make reference to 'coins' do you mean Euros? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-10-22, 02:36 PM	#89
ET2SN ET2/SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,520 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	BTW, and semi related.. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zulu+watc..._ts-doa-p_1_13 A good watch band can make a cheap watch look better. Likewise, a cheap (but durable) band can turn an expensive watch into a "Q Ship". You know its a good watch, your friends might know, but those thugs on the corner will probably assume its a cheap watch. With bands, always aim for comfort first. It really depends on your personal style (wearing a watch for a lunch date or slaving away on the factory floor for 12 hours). Eventually, you'll find that how you wear a certain watch will be different than other watch types and sizes. When in doubt, consider a "NATO" or "ZULU" type of band. They tend to work well with most watch types and can give an expensive watch a military or "Euro Trash" flavor. If your watch is starting to feel dated, just try throwing a new band at it. Last edited by ET2SN; 04-10-22 at 02:49 PM.