MWC - Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part VI: Patek or Bust - READ the OP

[GM54]

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Never heard of that **** but honestly you'd have to be a moron to pay $550 for it. But it's your money, not mine.

This. Any of those fashion watch brands won't survive their first battery change. If you're dead set that on that at lea st wait until they have a sale and get it cheap.

[jaimeruiz99]

My small collection ATM

- White Gold Day Date
- Yellow Gold Day Date
- 2x Steel/Gold Date Just






I also have a Submariner and a Daytona in storage.

[Coal Man]

Hnnnnnggggh.. MWC is there anything more aesthetic than these in the sub 1k price range??

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[MetroBrah]

Hnnnnnggggh.. MWC is there anything more aesthetic than these in the sub 1k price range??

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My choice would be number 2. Great design. Small seconds, date at 3. As long as it is about 38-40mm. It would be perfect


the visodate never quite grabbed me because i don't like the asymmetry that day-date at 3 creates, it is a complication that is best served at 6 or 12. I also don't like gold coloring or plating under most circumstances

[BigRangs]

Hnnnnnggggh.. MWC is there anything more aesthetic than these in the sub 1k price range??

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I really like the design of that Hamilton. Don't care much for the Tissot.

[Coal Man]

My choice would be number 2. Great design. Small seconds, date at 3. As long as it is about 38-40mm. It would be perfect


the visodate never quite grabbed me because i don't like the asymmetry that day-date at 3 creates, it is a complication that is best served at 6 or 12. I also don't like gold coloring or plating under most circumstances

Okay I see what you mean. I have 7 watches right now, nothing really high end besides one other Tissot. I realised I have nothing with a classy white face and this Hamilton really caught my eye.

Okay, last choice between the Hamilton and this Tissot?

https://goo.gl/images/ErXFzN

[Coal Man]

I really like the design of that Hamilton. Don't care much for the Tissot.

And what about this one?

https://goo.gl/images/ErXFzN

Thanks bro and reps. Might impulse buy one of these shortly.

[Camalama]

I'd go with the Hamilton

[Coal Man]

I'd go with the Hamilton

Even over the Tissot open heart I just posted?

[BigRangs]

Even over the Tissot open heart I just posted?

I don't like the second Tissot either. I just really like the design of that Hamilton though. Has some kind of modern vintage look. It has a lot of character, while the Tissots look basic.

EDIT: The second Tissot is OK, but I'd prefer it without the open heart.

[W1LLW]

ohhhhhhhh so this is where we go to post watches. I posted my new pickup in the "ITT we post stylish things" thread and no one gives a fuk lmao.

Anyways, quick background story I didn't know chit about watches even 6 months ago. I'd just buy some random bulova/citizen with a leather strap and just use it as a fashion accessory more than anything.

Yeah well I had a work trip to Switzerland last December, and when you get off the plane in Zurich ALL you see is huge gorgeous billboards for TagH, IWC, etc. I looked down at my poverty $200 quartz citizen and was like fuarrrrrk. I legit took it off my wrist and put it in my pocket because of how ashamed I was.

Visited a couple boutiques while I was in town did my own research, and after two months of fighting against my own budget/wants ratio I finally got my first "nice" Swiss watch.

Dial finishing




Strap shot. Black Hirsch Heavy Calf strap with contrast white stitching




General profile shot. Watch looks sick paired with a leather jacket.

It's the last gen Oris Artix GT Chrono. I got it "Like-New/Near Mint" condition with box and papers for an absolute steal. I have a 18 cm (7 inches and change) wrist, dial is 44mm. Comes with your "par for the course" Valjoux 7750 movement, but it's clearly modified to accommodate the seconds-bar on the left side of the case. The Hirsch strap is nice, but it is an absolute son of a btch to break in. The padded portion nearest the case is so ****ing thick and does not want to mold, whereas the OG oris strap was soft, supple, and lined with suede hnnnnnng. It was just black leather with black stitching so a little too subtle. Hopefully this Hirsch works out.

Next watch I'll work toward over the next year will have some sort of world or gmt function. I'm pretty global so it would have practical use in my day to day life. Looking at the Nomos Zurich (~4.5k grey market) and the Breitling Chronoliner (~5.5k grey market). I'm a muscular dude so I think I can pull off the 46mm case

[Ilovemygf]

And what about this one?

https://goo.gl/images/ErXFzN

Thanks bro and reps. Might impulse buy one of these shortly.

A lot of manufacturers make watches in the same style as the Hamilton, it's a 'marine' watch, styled like old sailing chronometers. Longines make one with regular style lugs:

https://www.longines.com.au/watches/.../l2-893-4-78-3

But i really like the Hamilton, and you can't go wrong for the price.

It's the last gen Oris Artix GT Chrono. I got it "Like-New/Near Mint" condition with box and papers for an absolute steal. I have a 18 cm (7 inches and change) wrist, dial is 44mm. Comes with your "par for the course" Valjoux 7750 movement, but it's clearly modified to accommodate the seconds-bar on the left side of the case. The Hirsch strap is nice, but it is an absolute son of a btch to break in. The padded portion nearest the case is so ****ing thick and does not want to mold, whereas the OG oris strap was soft, supple, and lined with suede hnnnnnng. It was just black leather with black stitching so a little too subtle. Hopefully this Hirsch works out.

GJDM, I had a oris aquis for a few years, great watches. I took it off one day and left it in the centre console of my car. Forgot about it and drove for a few days, wasn't so pretty after that

[chino3]

A lot of manufacturers make watches in the same style as the Hamilton, it's a 'marine' style watch, styled like old sailing chronometers. Longines make one with regular style lugs:

https://www.longines.com.au/watches/.../l2-893-4-78-3

But i really like the Hamilton, and you can't go wrong for the price.

was your gf watching over your shoulder when you made your bb account?

[Ilovemygf]

was your gf watching over your shoulder when you made your bb account?

I made it to rustle FA miscers back in 2013, now we're overrun with the *******s

[MetroBrah]

ohhhhhhhh so this is where we go to post watches. I posted my new pickup in the "ITT we post stylish things" thread and no one gives a fuk lmao.

That looks pretty sick on your thick wrist. mirin. So that seconds indicator actually "fills up" to track seconds?

[mikeoc322]

Used Speedmaster reference 3570.50 on the limited production 1498/840 bracelet with the 20mm-16mm vintage-style taper. Snagged for $2,250 on eBay after the seller discounted it for me because of a missing link. He threw in a custom Swiss ammo pouch strap and 3 natos. Like, what? Who does that? Awesome guy.

[lmnopotts]

Hnnnnnggggh.. MWC is there anything more aesthetic than these in the sub 1k price range??

Sorry I'm on mobile.
https://goo.gl/images/ZEiFjy
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As far as Hamiltons, Recently saw the Khaki Aviation Day Date, then this review confirmed I wantz it bad.


https://youtu.be/FEg4LOy4QnA

I'll be keeping an eye out soon to see if it really is selling at or under $600, it'd be my most expensive if I do buy it.

I love that the skeletonized hands serve a purpose and the day actually snaps at midnight and not slowly creeps starting around 11pm like some watches.

[shortys408]

Used Speedmaster reference 3570.50 on the limited production 1498/840 bracelet with the 20mm-16mm vintage-style taper. Snagged for $2,250 on eBay after the seller discounted it for me because of a missing link. He threw in a custom Swiss ammo pouch strap and 3 natos. Like, what? Who does that? Awesome guy.

Great watch! great price!

[Ilovemygf]

My current timepieces. Snagged an awesome deal from several AD's.

Good stuff, a dive watch, a Chronograph and a three hander. ������������

I recently sold my iwc pilot chrono to a friend, so this is my collection:

[W1LLW]

That looks pretty sick on your thick wrist. mirin. So that seconds indicator actually "fills up" to track seconds?

Exactly. The absolute most unpractical feature I've ever seen on a watch but it's pretty neat and makes it unique.



Also... that awkward watch snob moment when your watch has a date function but it's not a perpetual calendar. You're diddybopping around the office, typing away an email, you stop to check the time and admire your dial...



...and to your absolute disgust it says the 29th when it's clearly march 1st. You IMMEDIATELY stop all other tasks to correctly set the date and hope no one noticed your poor time keeping.

"It's okay Oris Artix GT Chrono baby, we're just starting out. We'll have perpetual calendar money some day."

[TheSkins]

Ok what would you do MWC? These are currently on my radar:










(Yes I like blue)

I absolutely love JLC and I've no doubt that the movement, fit and finish are superior... but Rolex is Rolex and I do feel like I should own one at some point, and the DJ is iconic and I do love that watch. Plus there's the value retention factor, if I do need to make my money back some day, which I'm not rich enough to be able to ignore. My gut says the DJ, and wait til I'm a bit older and save up for a JLC perpetual or something.

[BigRangs]

Ok what would you do MWC? These are currently on my radar:

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(Yes I like blue)

I absolutely love JLC and I've no doubt that the movement, fit and finish are superior... but Rolex is Rolex and I do feel like I should own one at some point, and the DJ is iconic and I do love that watch. Plus there's the value retention factor, if I do need to make my money back some day, which I'm not rich enough to be able to ignore. My gut says the DJ, and wait til I'm a bit older and save up for a JLC perpetual or something.

Always go with your gut. Get the one you want the most, then fill in the spaces afterward. It's a long bumpy ride.

[W1LLW]

I absolutely love JLC and I've no doubt that the movement, fit and finish are superior... but Rolex is Rolex.

This is why I immediately disregard anyone wearing a Rolex as "more money than actual good taste" people. Exactly for statements such as this.

[BigRangs]

This is why I immediately disregard anyone wearing a Rolex as "more money than actual good taste" people. Exactly for statements such as this.

A lot of people still dipping their toes in the water feel the same.

[Camalama]

This is why I immediately disregard anyone wearing a Rolex as "more money than actual good taste" people. Exactly for statements such as this.

i was the same way but now i've gone full circle and appreciate the brand. will prob get the BLNR in the next month or so.

also collecting watches for awhile had me realize that tastes changes. even watches i thought would be keepers i have sold, so value retention is still something i look for (although it isn't the first on my list).

[waisoserious]

This is why I immediately disregard anyone wearing a Rolex as "more money than actual good taste" people. Exactly for statements such as this.

Im sure theres also people who think "this dude is just wearing a JLC/OMEGA/IWC/Insert Brand Here just because they didnt wanna buy a Rolex who no other reason than he didnt wanna buy a Rolex" too.

[waisoserious]

i was the same way but now i've gone full circle and appreciate the brand. will prob get the BLNR in the next month or so.

also collecting watches for awhile had me realize that tastes changes. even watches i thought would be keepers i have sold, so value retention is still something i look for (although it isn't the first on my list).

This statement is the painful truth of watch collecting. Your taste in styles will inevitably change.

[shortys408]

Ok what would you do MWC? These are currently on my radar:












(Yes I like blue)

I absolutely love JLC and I've no doubt that the movement, fit and finish are superior... but Rolex is Rolex and I do feel like I should own one at some point, and the DJ is iconic and I do love that watch. Plus there's the value retention factor, if I do need to make my money back some day, which I'm not rich enough to be able to ignore. My gut says the DJ, and wait til I'm a bit older and save up for a JLC perpetual or something.

looking for one of these myself. Love the Rolex style and when I get tired of them, I can sell them easily and usually for a profit. I bought a hulk a little over a year ago and paid $7,500. You would have trouble finding one now for under 10k.

[NuggzTheNinja]

This is why I immediately disregard anyone wearing a Rolex as "more money than actual good taste" people. Exactly for statements such as this.

IME, the Rolex thing is less about taste as a majority of their watches are tasteful. My issue with the brand is that they're the #1 watch for someone who finally made a little bit of money, knows nothing about watches, and walks into a store to buy a "Rollie" because that's the only luxury watch brand they know.

Obviously this doesn't characterize everyone, but invariably the people who wear a watch to convey the image of wealth are always wearing a Rolex.

[shortys408]

yes Rolex is trendy, but they also make a great watch that is easy to get out of.