Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part V: Speedies and other pieces - READ the OP

[datniche]

Beautiful, but a shame about the size. If it were 40mm on a bracelet I'd nab one.

Exactly, sucks.. Really in love with the design, might have to try it anyway. I still like the Tropik a lot and that's 41mm. Could have been perfect..

[Elavaanil]

u wot

http://www.oris.ch/en/watches/oris-b...-07-5-24-58bfc

Strong typo *****,

it's BC4.......... lulz

[LaxinAround]

Ordered 2 new straps

[Elavaanil]

damn I'm really into oris now do they make good stuff?

[VabaX]

damn i'm really into oris now do they make good stuff?

yes!!!!

[Joemustang]

damn I'm really into oris now do they make good stuff?

Oris makes quality watches, especially for the price.

[winsoneator]

sup misc, still waiting on my speedy, but I am really catching the bug. within the last month just bought the skx009 and the speedy pro. looking at copping my next piece. I am open to suggestions something preferably under 1300 new. so far I am narrowed down between the aquaracer quartz and the jazzmaster. aware me brahs

[VabaX]

sup misc, still waiting on my speedy, but I am really catching the bug. within the last month just bought the skx009 and the speedy pro. looking at copping my next piece. I am open to suggestions something preferably under 1300 new. so far I am narrowed down between the aquaracer quartz and the jazzmaster. aware me brahs

LOL! no way bro.

my Aquis is easily better than an aquaracer, and aint some pos quartz.

other brands to look at in that price range: Longines, Epos, Louis Erard, Frederique Constant, Ball

[stormyaus]

LOL! no way bro.

my Aquis is easily better than an aquaracer, and aint some pos quartz.

other brands to look at in that price range: Longines, Epos, Louis Erard, Frederique Constant, Ball

Fuk I want the Ball Fireman Racer DLC so bad....

[aleeboy]

Looking a buying a new watch guys, what would you do in the below scenario?

- Purchase new from local dealer @ 85% RRP
- Purchase new shipped from another country @ 80% RRP
- Purchase used from eBay @76% RRP

In your scenario, I would buy NIB from an AD. The provenance of the piece is without a doubt known.

In general, I recommend buying from an AD and getting your tax back whilst travelling - pays for a nice trip.

If you buy second hand, you don't know why the watch was let go, or whether the watch has been serviced by an official service centre. Imagine some OEM parts were replaced with generics? Not good IMO

[winsoneator]

LOL! no way bro.

my Aquis is easily better than an aquaracer, and aint some pos quartz.

other brands to look at in that price range: Longines, Epos, Louis Erard, Frederique Constant, Ball

I was also looking at the aquis, also focused on resale value if I get bored of the watch. Want to keep as much value as I can without buying used. I want to be able to experience that first class service nom sayan

also aware me on that longines

[VabaX]

I was also looking at the aquis, also focused on resale value if I get bored of the watch. Want to keep as much value as I can without buying used. I want to be able to experience that first class service nom sayan

also aware me on that longines

the one i posted? Conquest GMT.

[winsoneator]

the one i posted? Conquest GMT.

hnnng watch, may consider it. what do you think of the jazzmaster though. Should I even worry about resale at this price point?

[VabaX]

hnnng watch, may consider it. what do you think of the jazzmaster though. Should I even worry about resale at this price point?

honestly, i wouldn't constrict your choices just because of potential resale value, but then again I plan to never sell any of my watches...

[VabaX]

oh lawdy, look what I just found




HNNNNNGGG

[winsoneator]

honestly, i wouldn't constrict your choices just because of potential resale value, but then again I plan to never sell any of my watches...

Blue or black for the aquis? Black looks pretty alpha, but blue looks interesting. Only thing Im confused about is can't switch strap?

[VabaX]

Blue or black for the aquis? Black looks pretty alpha, but blue looks interesting. Only thing Im confused about is can't switch strap?

the black one has a brushed ceramic bezel instead of the gloss one on the blue, and note that the blue one often looks a fairly grey-blue, sometimes even a dark/pale-turqoise in the right light, so if you're expecting a brilliant bright blue, it wont deliver that. as for the strap, you can get it on either the steel bracelet like mine or a rubber strap with a brilliant adjustment system on the clasp, or buy both and swap between them (simple screw bolt through the lugs). if you want a leather strap, you need one custom made (Combat Straps does them for <$160), but imo they dont look very good with the thick lugs anyway

[S_P_Q_R]

Not mine, but look what's finally arriving for people



Looks awesome, but I wish it was a bit smaller than 43.5mm

Beautiful looking

[VBogdanovic]

Aye brahs... beginner here. Any of you have any recommendations for me? I'm looking for a nice black on black watch preferably under $150.


Reps all around

[winsoneator]

the black one has a brushed ceramic bezel instead of the gloss one on the blue, and note that the blue one often looks a fairly grey-blue, sometimes even a dark/pale-turqoise in the right light, so if you're expecting a brilliant bright blue, it wont deliver that. as for the strap, you can get it on either the steel bracelet like mine or a rubber strap with a brilliant adjustment system on the clasp, or buy both and swap between them (simple screw bolt through the lugs). if you want a leather strap, you need one custom made (Combat Straps does them for <$160), but imo they dont look very good with the thick lugs anyway

I am hnng at the rubber strap with the adjustment system.

[VabaX]

^^ yeah i was gonna buy the strap at the same time, but it was $460 from the AD, after the AD discount. I could probably source one from overseas for around $300 if I had the time or inclination

Aye brahs... beginner here. Any of you have any recommendations for me? I'm looking for a nice black on black watch preferably under $150.


Reps all around

orient bambino

[poison]

Not mine, but look what's finally arriving for people



Looks awesome, but I wish it was a bit smaller than 43.5mm

hhhnnngggg. Halios has the best design sensibility ever. Love all of em.

Anyone have a 22mm strap they want to get rid of cheap? Or trade for this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Pane...item2ed98e8958

[winsoneator]

^^ yeah i was gonna buy the strap at the same time, but it was $460 from the AD, after the AD discount. I could probably source one from overseas for around $300 if I had the time or inclination
orient bambino

I think you convinced me. Now its the matter of do I wait for my omega to ship from japan and enjoy it for a while or do i just say f it and amazon next day the aquis decisions decisions.

[poison]

Fuk I want the Ball Fireman Racer DLC so bad....

4:30 date? **** off.

[VabaX]

^^ is it just me or is that date window significantly closer to the 5 marker than the 4...?? 4:30 date window isnt a dealbreaker for me, but 4:39 date window would be...

I think you convinced me. Now its the matter of do I wait for my omega to ship from japan and enjoy it for a while or do i just say f it and amazon next day the aquis decisions decisions.

i've had my aquis for 2 days, and i'm already lusting for more watches, so i'm probably not the best to give advice on that front, but regardless, if you can, you should still go try it on in person at an AD.

[winsoneator]

^^ is it just me or is that date window significantly closer to the 5 marker than the 4...?? 4:30 date window isnt a dealbreaker for me, but 4:39 date window would be...i've had my aquis for 2 days, and i'm already lusting for more watches, so i'm probably not the best to give advice on that front, but regardless, if you can, you should still go try it on in person at an AD.

lol isn't that how life is brah? Ill check it out. This is an expensive hobby lol

[VabaX]

lol isn't that how life is brah? Ill check it out. This is an expensive hobby lol

well, yeah i guess so. i've already got a watch i bought in pre-order that was meant to be done a month ago that should be ready soon, and im still 98% sure i'm going for the Epos i posted a few weeks back as my next purchase, and after that, i'm tossing up between that Longines GMT and maybe something else. farrrrkkkkk

edit: MWWC brahs with lots of watches, what sort of box/case do you keep them in? i'm on the lookout for a nice 10-watch box, preferably with a drawer in it for keeping straps/parts/etc in

[DatPass]

^^ is it just me or is that date window significantly closer to the 5 marker than the 4...?? 4:30 date window isnt a dealbreaker for me, but 4:39 date window would be.

I think it's probably the angle of the photo.

[VabaX]

I think it's probably the angle of the photo.

unfortunately not






looks like they picked the wrong movement to put in a 4:30 date watch

[datniche]

We 1940s now!




Dat lume.. dat JJ le Co

Over 3x older than me. Just got the strap in so finally seeing it more realistically. Pretty awesome. I'll get better pics in daylight.







Also, anyone have a Hirsch Modena strap? Thinking of getting this for the Omega to upgrade from the Crown & Buckle. Thoughts?