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

[BigRangs]

I got about 10% off retail, but wanted to buy from an AD. Lower brands I will get off the net for less non AD, but personally, I'll pay extra to go AD for more expensive brands. I don't know what they sell for online via non ADs. Not sure what the margins are for that brand via ADs. It's a Rolex company and I do know ADs have very small margins with Rolex's at least.

I don't think Rolex has slim margins so much as they just control the pricing far stricter than just about anybody else. I think 40% margin is about standard, but I could be wrong. No idea how it works for Tudor, but it gives you (Venom08) a good idea of how far you can go.

[Kabananga]

I got about 10% off retail, but wanted to buy from an AD. Lower brands I will get off the net for less non AD, but personally, I'll pay extra to go AD for more expensive brands. I don't know what they sell for online via non ADs. Not sure what the margins are for that brand via ADs. It's a Rolex company and I do know ADs have very small margins with Rolex's at least.

Any AD will have a 50% margin.

[WillBrink]

Any AD will have a 50% margin.

I do not believe that's the case with Rolex and some other brands, but if anyone has some sauce on that, would be interested to see it.

[Ilovemygf]

The new datejust 41 is really singing to me, but I need opinions on two tone vs steel (with fluted bezel):


Vs

[BigRangs]

The new datejust 41 is really singing to me, but I need opinions on two tone vs steel (with fluted bezel):


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Poverty links fixed for you but definitely the steel version. Two tone looks like an old man watch.

[Ilovemygf]

Poverty links fixed for you but definitely the steel version. Two tone looks like an old man watch.

Thanks bro not sure what happened with the links.

Thanks, is the datejust an old mans watch in any configuration though? Maybe I should get a BLNR..

[VabaX]

I've got some genuine croc leather handmade straps that you can have for $50 ea. If you think you'll love making straps, then absolutely go for it. It's a nice hobby which you can turn into profit as well. You can easily find excellent condition handmade straps for $30-50-ish if you look around tho.

I want to try making some casual-ish straps that will go well on divers. the sort of thing that you'd put on a Pam on a nice summer day.
as well as trying to make some canvas straps, because I just think they look amazing on the right watch.

hopefully I'm not **** at it
Who knows, maybe if I get good enough I can hook some misc brahs up with some cheap custom straps 😉

[wailshark]

Thanks bro not sure what happened with the links.

Thanks, is the datejust an old mans watch in any configuration though? Maybe I should get a BLNR..

Strong no from me although I probably thought that at 25 as well

[Ilovemygf]

Tempted to buy a first generation Tudor Black Bay.....

It's a fantastic watch, it's quite understated which can be a pro or con depending on your style. That being said it changes its look dramatically between the bracelet and a strap. I just bought a leather strap for my black bay:

Strong no from me although I probably thought that at 25 as well

I really like them, I guess that's all that matters. Love the bling of the fluted bezel.

[Venom08]

Torn between the Tudor BB or this Oris Grand Prix....
http://www.authenticwatches.com/tudo...l#.WW94-umQwuU

http://watchreviewsbymcv.blogspot.co...d-prix-70.html

[UACdarknova]

Torn between the Tudor BB or this Oris Grand Prix....
http://www.authenticwatches.com/tudo...l#.WW94-umQwuU

http://watchreviewsbymcv.blogspot.co...d-prix-70.html

The Black Bay is a more classic, timeless and versatile piece.

I'm a big fan of Oris I own a couple of their divers but one you posted here is limited in the numbers of places and outfits you can wear it with. Go for a black bay.

[VabaX]

Torn between the Tudor BB or this Oris Grand Prix....
http://www.authenticwatches.com/tudo...l#.WW94-umQwuU

http://watchreviewsbymcv.blogspot.co...d-prix-70.html

as an Oris owner, and having worn my Oris over my seamaster and all other watches I own at least 80% of the time since I bought it 3 years ago, I'd go for the black Bay.

Oris make fantastic watches, but most of what's great about them is that their pieces are cheaper than guys like TAG whilst being at minimum on par for quality (I'd say better, but I'm biased) . 5k for an Oris I could never justify if a Tudor is also on the table.

[just4kickz]

My Dad just gave his old Omega. I've never been a fan of metal bracelets and all my other watches are leather, any suggestions?

[BigRangs]

Torn between the Tudor BB or this Oris Grand Prix....
http://www.authenticwatches.com/tudo...l#.WW94-umQwuU

http://watchreviewsbymcv.blogspot.co...d-prix-70.html
[img]http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/minsky_photo/MCV%20photos/P9220261_zps84bb8bfd.jpg[img]

It's subjective but I REALLY no not like the look of that Oris. I like their watches in general, but not this one. The Tudor is nice and is a great deal at that price.

My Dad just gave his old Omega. I've never been a fan of metal bracelets and all my other watches are leather, any suggestions?
[img]http://i67.tinypic.com/b995d3.jpg[/ig]

Keep wearing it and get used to it or buy a different strap for it

[just4kickz]

Any suggestions for websites that sell quality replacement straps?

[GM54]

My Dad just gave his old Omega. I've never been a fan of metal bracelets and all my other watches are leather, any suggestions?
[img]http://i.imgur.com/3iE5D1e.jpg[/mg]

Would look sharp with a striped nato strap. In fact the new captains version or whatever the hell they call it comes with a strap. you can find perfectly good nato straps on amazon for like 12 bucks.

[GabrielNovar]

Anyone have a SINN...looking to grab a daily wear. Although my issue is they seem rather bulky/thick and not slim

[VabaX]

The progress so far on my first attempt at a canvas strap.
still only my second strap (the first one was plain leather, but the edges were crap and the stitches weren't straight, so y'all don't need to see that).
black canvas on kangaroo leather.

[Puur]

Jesus it's been a while, how are you guys?

[WillBrink]

The progress so far on my first attempt at a canvas strap.
still only my second strap (the first one was plain leather, but the edges were crap and the stitches weren't straight, so y'all don't need to see that).
black canvas on kangaroo leather.

Very nice! Look forward to seeing that on a watch.

[VabaX]

Very nice! Look forward to seeing that on a watch.

Thanks, it's coming along very nicely. I started stitching the long piece while the glue on the short one for the ends dries up, then it's just a matter of glueing the back piece of leather to the short strap, stitching the rest up, and punching some holes

[aleeboy]

Thanks, it's coming along very nicely. I started stitching the long piece while the glue on the short one for the ends dries up, then it's just a matter of glueing the back piece of leather to the short strap, stitching the rest up, and punching some holes

What watch will you mount it on?

Not bad for a first strap.

You should try one with padding next time... as a lot of watches these days are on the thicker side (>10mm), so a unpadded strap will not suit such a watch.

[VabaX]

What watch will you mount it on?

Not bad for a first strap.

You should try one with padding next time... as a lot of watches these days are on the thicker side (>10mm), so a unpadded strap will not suit such a watch.

doesn't really need it. all together, it's 2 layers of 'roo leather and 2 layers of canvas all the way down, and at the lugs where it's folded over, 3 layers of leather, 4 of canvas.

the plain tan leather one I shoddily constructed 2 days ago without any canvas is easily thick enough to be right at home on my 45mm, 15.5mm thick deep blue daynight diver

plus if I tried that with my current skill level I'd only fuk it up lol

[VabaX]

well, here's the basically finished strap, apart from punching the holes.

unfortunately, when I cut the strips for the long piece, I forgot to account for the extra thickness that the canvas will give it when wrapped around, but I figured I could just compress it a bit at the lug end and squeeze it in.......

.... except that the rest of the strap won't even fit through the 22mm buckle on the other side...

only option I can see is to wait until my edge finishing stuff arrives, and simply slice the sides off the strap and replace the wrapped canvas look with a rubbery edge

still looks fukin sick imo

[UACdarknova]

well, here's the basically finished strap, apart from punching the holes.

unfortunately, when I cut the strips for the long piece, I forgot to account for the extra thickness that the canvas will give it when wrapped around, but I figured I could just compress it a bit at the lug end and squeeze it in.......

.... except that the rest of the strap won't even fit through the 22mm buckle on the other side...

only option I can see is to wait until my edge finishing stuff arrives, and simply slice the sides off the strap and replace the wrapped canvas look with a rubbery edge

still looks fukin sick imo

Looks amazing man. Also looks like it'll last 1000 years.

[VabaX]

Looks amazing man. Also looks like it'll last 1000 years.

yeah, once I make another long side strap that is actually the right width, aha. fukin thing ended up being almost 24mm instead of 22.
i shall report back tomorrow lol

[UACdarknova]

I've never posted anything here before so here's a gratuitous collection photo.
If I had manmore hands I could fit more of them on there. No Richard Mille but if nothing else it's colourful.

[erikgee123]

A little pre-modern Omega find for those of you who have been to see Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk . . . bit.ly/2h2BLD6

[BigRangs]

Thought this was a neat lume shot walking back to my car

[richard noggin]

does anyone have a good dealer to track down an Omega speedmaster moon phase?



I have used JOMA in the past to grab a Citizen Nighthawk but wouldnt want to use a grey dealer for something of this magnitude (mainly for warranty). inb4 refinancing my house, car and dog for the piece.