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

[Kabananga]

PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING

+Welcome to the fifth installment of the Misc. Wristwatch Crew, the thread to discuss watches, horology, watchmaking and closely related luxury products.
+Many believe there is nothing more to watches than looks, but as you will find in this thread - that could not be farther from the truth.


THREAD RULES

+Don't post fashion watches or watches with little or no horological value (Micheal Kors, Diesel, Armani, Fossil etc)
+Don't bump this thread, there are many subscribers, your post is not invisible - it's probably just not interesting.
+Don't quote posts with lots of images
+Don't ask vague questions, such as "I'm looking for a watch under $500, any suggestions?"
+Don't post or discuss counterfeit watches

You may be negged for breaking these rules. Spamming or very aggressive behavior will be reported. Our crew is home to a lot of high rep members!


Watch Buying Advice:

If you're looking to buy used, a lot of the guys in the MWWC can help you
Buying used saves you money, and this way the watch (generally) doesn't lose any value after your purchase (meaning you can always sell it again for the same price or more). It's a good way to discover your tastes when just getting into the game.
MWWC members with a lot of watches who regularly sell:
Kabananga
yushhh
Jecoma

What is the best watch to get for less than $500?

+Seiko (007, Monster, SNN231)
+Citizen
+Victorinox
+Wenger
+Orient
+Casio

What is the best watch to get for less than $1000?

+Hamilton
+Tissot
+Steinhart
+Stowa
+Fortis
+Lum-tec

What is the best watch to get for less than $10000?

+Rolex
+Nomos
+Zenith
+Ball
+Longines
+Oris
+Sinn
+Tag Heuer
+Panerai
+IWC
+Omega
+Breguet
+Jaeger Le Coultre
+Blancpain
+Montblanc
+Bell & Ross
+Girard-perr-e-gaux
+Glashutte Original

Who makes the coolest/best watches in the World?

+A. Lange & Sohne
+Patek Philippe
+Roger Dubuis
+Philippe Dufour
+Vianney Halter
+Audemars Piguet
+FP Journe
+MB&F
+Gruebel Forsey
+Harry Winston
+Grand Seiko
+Jaeger Le Coultre
+Glashutte Original
+Ulysse Nardin
+Vacheron Constantin
And many more...

Best affordable vintage watches?
+Omega
+Jaeger-LeCoultre
+Rolex
+Breitling
+Heuer (not TAG)
+Longines
+Zenith
And of course many more...

If you're looking for vintage, Kabananga is the misc expert.


Interesting websites:

+Hodinkee.com - Popular watch blog
+Watchuseek.com - Watch forums
+Timezone.com - Watch forums
+Watchrecon.com - Online used watch shopping


Before requesting advice on a watch purchase, please have an idea of what you are looking for. Here are some good suggestions to include:

+Quartz or mechanical?
+Sporty, formal or casual?
+Simple or complicated?
+Budget?
+What watches have you already seen that you like the look of?
+Complications (Chronograph, moonphase, power reserve etc)?



Special thanks to Uracowman for starting the original Wristwatch Crew thread.
Special thanks to electabuzz for creating the other threads.

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[Geoloop]

[DUKENUK3M]

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[VabaX]

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[GoodBloke]

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looking to add to my wrist watch game!

xo

[BericDondarrion]

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[NeoginCF]

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inb4 first speedy

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[sirmisc]

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[mrcarlpedal]

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[Andybird]

Watch lads, help me out if you please. Reps for answers of course.

I'm looking for a watch that, while still aesthetic, is practical. I go into the mountains a lot, and over the next 6 months I'll probably be spending a bit of time back-country skiing in a couple of different countries. So I'm chasing something that is:
-preferably analog
-must have a compass
-an altimeter would be nice too
-less than $500

Cheers!

[mcgregs]

In on first.

[tnucpuncher]

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[b3rtstare]

Well the previous thread closed as I posted the Rolex Presidential that I picked up yesterday. So here it is again, my new baby.

BRB, 25 years old and the proud owner of a Rolex Presidential. Just picked it up as I got off work yesterday.





Its model number: 118238 and it is certified and appraised for 19,500. I have a friend who owns a Jewlery store and he sold it to me for 12k.

[jthb]

Watch lads, help me out if you please. Reps for answers of course.

I'm looking for a watch that, while still aesthetic, is practical. I go into the mountains a lot, and over the next 6 months I'll probably be spending a bit of time back-country skiing in a couple of different countries. So I'm chasing something that is:
-preferably analog
-must have a compass
-an altimeter would be nice too
-less than $500

Cheers!

Casio Pro Trek line:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-PRG-270-.../dp/B00ENCRBO4

OR any other option in the PRW line.

[bossmaster]

Whats the point in owning a speedmaster. It looks just like any cheap $5 watch you can get from the mall, waste of money imo

[jakebrah2]

In on epic thread. +1 on the Seiko 007 as one of the best under 500. Awesome watch. I have one as my daily wearer, here it is on a 'Bond' NATO, super comfy.




Just ordered a Steinhart Nav B-Uhr 44 Handwinding, can't wait. The the display back gave it a +1 over the Laco, despite the 'historical value' it has over the Steinhart. But still, can't go wrong for what you get at the price.

[jzhova]

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[Jsf721]

It is a very nice watch wear it well. If you don't mind my saying, ask your friend to polish that baby up for you. It will really pop if he does. That one hell of a watch for a young man, enjoy it in the best of health.

Well the previous thread closed as I posted the Rolex Presidential that I picked up yesterday. So here it is again, my new baby.

BRB, 25 years old and the proud owner of a Rolex Presidential. Just picked it up as I got off work yesterday.





Its model number: 118238 and it is certified and appraised for 19,500. I have a friend who owns a Jewlery store and he sold it to me for 12k.

[bossmaster]

Is an Armani with genuine Quartz movement good for resale?

[EnriqueBrah]

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[digitalchi]

will post pics of watch soon

[bossmaster]

Is an Armani with genuine Quartz movement good for resale?

[Absthetic]

in on first page of epic thread

i think this is front page worthy

[b3rtstare]

It is a very nice watch wear it well. If you don't mind my saying, ask your friend to polish that baby up for you. It will really pop if he does. That one hell of a watch for a young man, enjoy it in the best of health.

You can't really tell by the pictures, but he did polish it and it definitely pops. I feel like a Baws every time I wear it lol.

[b3rtstare]

in on first page of epic thread

looking to get a classy wristwatch, dream is omega already got a few watches but would like one with a leather strap and just a normal non fancy sleek watch probably budget of 500?

I picked up my Hamilton for around 600. You can't go wrong with Hamilton at that price.

[NeoginCF]

Watch lads, help me out if you please. Reps for answers of course.

I'm looking for a watch that, while still aesthetic, is practical. I go into the mountains a lot, and over the next 6 months I'll probably be spending a bit of time back-country skiing in a couple of different countries. So I'm chasing something that is:
-preferably analog
-must have a compass
-an altimeter would be nice too
-less than $500

Cheers!

Since you are going to go skiing I'd suggest to add 10 atm waterproof to that list, in fact with the general purpose of that watch that is probably a must. But perhaps you should consider just going for a digital watch if you want those functions. On an analog watch it is way harder to keep all functions in a easy to read manner without ending with something like this.



Sure you can fit a compass on a watch nicely, but anything more and it becomes a royal cluster**** when somehow a chronograph, date and 15 timezone function tends to be added. Nice and simple though:



Plenty of these watches have turn open cases with compass other functions hidden inside, which is an option but if you are gonna be doing effort to need to see your compass anyways why not buy a better watch and a standalone compass?

in on first page of epic thread

looking to get a classy wristwatch, dream is omega already got a few watches but would like one with a leather strap and just a normal non fancy sleek watch probably budget of 500?

Perhaps try looking for a vintage watch, even some omega's are in your budget in that range.

[bossmaster]

Is an Armani with genuine Quartz movement a good watch for reselling?

[turbjuo]

innnn

so are we supposed to show our watches or wat?

omega railmaster checkin in

[Absthetic]

@ kert and neo, i've been looking at vintage omegas but it is a truly tough market because there is so many fakes out there.. but that is definitely a possibility of something i might own

do you guys think itd be weird to buy a 10 years old used watch thats in like prime condition just to save on cost?
cant see myself spending a few grand on a watch