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

[datniche]

They're insured, I wear what I want to wear. But I always bring a few lowers pieces if I'm doing crazy day drinking by the pool.

Did you add them to your homeowner's/renter's insurance or opened a specific jewelry/watches policy? Been looking into this.

[waisoserious]

Any brahs with a Suunto? I'm gonna get the Essential Copper this week simply because I dig the copper aesthetics, I would have gotten the Core all black if I hadn't chanced on their Essential line.

i bought a samsung fit 2, personally i think its great. personally i love smart watches. they are great for occasions where I dont want to get robbed but still want to wear an accessory and have some sort of style. like when i go on business trips to 3rd world countries.

when the applewatch was first announced, i hated the idea. but i realize they are not actually meant to replace a mechanical watch, since a mechanical watch is not used solely to tell time anyways. but i started to appreciate the function of it and the purpose it could serve.

[EnforcerOTF]

Did you add them to your homeowner's/renter's insurance or opened a specific jewelry/watches policy? Been looking into this.

Yes, we have something called a "Vault Clause" that protects jewelry and anything else we have in our safe

[BericDondarrion]

Wow that's good looking, and I hate digital watches.

Yep, it looks just as good IRL. Reminds me of the game Bioshock;



this makes it my second watch after my silver Tissot Visodate.

[byukid]

Yep, it looks just as good IRL. Reminds me of the game Bioshock;



this makes it my second watch after my silver Tissot Visodate.

Checked the price... oof. Not terrible but I'd expect that to be like $250-275. Maybe some day.

[BericDondarrion]

Checked the price... oof. Not terrible but I'd expect that to be like $250-275. Maybe some day.

Yeah I know, I got mine for much less through a friend otherwise I'd never consider buying it for the market price.

[waisoserious]

Checked the price... oof. Not terrible but I'd expect that to be like $250-275. Maybe some day.

OK so i just checked the price. a bit under 900.

definitely was NOT expecting that. but you know what?






























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im getting 1

[waisoserious]

actually nvm...realized it was 49mm

[1outof10beta]

Found some old pictures...

[Krunk Fu]

What do you bruhs think of the Nighthawk? I don't own any Citizen watches - I typically stick with Seiko for my affordable pieces, but I love this watch. Should I do it bruhs??



I'm also look for a new bracelet/band for my Luminox (same model as below - not my pic) any recommendations?

[wailshark]

That exact Nighthawk above (on bracelet) was what got me into watches.

Extremely versatile (looks good on most straps) and at the pricepoint you can't go wrong IMO

[Krunk Fu]

That exact Nighthawk above (on bracelet) was what got me into watches.

Extremely versatile (looks good on most straps) and at the pricepoint you can't go wrong IMO

I pulled the trigger.. purchasing some straps to swap out as we speak. Thanks bruddah.

[Ghombo]

What does MWC think of the following companies: Maurice Lacroix, Fredrique Constant, and Raymond Weil. Any opinions?

[BioDiver]

What do you bruhs think of the Nighthawk? I don't own any Citizen watches - I typically stick with Seiko for my affordable pieces, but I love this watch. Should I do it bruhs??

[img]http://www.takeoffjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/P1370873-620x414.jpg[img]

I'm also look for a new bracelet/band for my Luminox (same model as below - not my pic) any recommendations?

[img]https://www.luminox.com/index.php?rex_img_type=lum_lightbox&rex_img_file=. ./content/watches/XS.3051.BO_img_hero.png[img]

Go with a NATO watch strap

[SniXSniPe]

Fuark. Boyo's, I really love my SDGM003. I find it getting all my watch wear time now. Not even my SARB065 (with a different band) gets as much weartime anymore.


SDGM003 - It really is a, "Baby Grand Seiko".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUWwSoZQUD0

[sloop]

Need help finding a specific strap.

Will rep tenderly and generously.

I was in a wedding over the weekend and got this exact watch as a gift.



I am looking for a strap in this color (vintage red leather?) with light blue stitching to match the second hand.
Prefer the stitching go length wise not horizontal as seen in the example.
Size: 24mm





Thanks in advance.

[W8t]

What's the name of the site that sells fake watches, sunglasses, and other brand name items? I forgot

[wailshark]

What's the name of the site that sells fake watches, sunglasses, and other brand name items? I forgot

http://tinyurl.com/zppj33e

[weightsb4dates]

anyone here have a seiko Samurai (the titanium one) you would like to rid yourselves of?

[BigRangs]

What's the name of the site that sells fake watches, sunglasses, and other brand name items? I forgot

Handbags, sunglasses, watches for CHEAP

[ViagraOverdose]

[size=3]Need help finding a specific strap.

I am looking for a strap in this color (vintage red leather?) with light blue stitching to match the second hand.
Prefer the stitching go length wise not horizontal as seen in the example.
Size: 24mm

Thanks in advance.

I can safely say I have never seen that particular color combo before, so you will most likely be looking at a custom strap. I would considered it 'Burgandy' or 'Burgundy red leather' which there is plenty of options, but It is the blue stitching which will make the combo difficult to find already pre made.

Sounds like you want something like this, but in a more reddish leather:


You can order a similar custom/bespoke strap, for around $80-$300, depending on the quality/type of leather.

You could order a custom strap starting at about $100 from here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreadedLe...er_title_items
I stumbled across this seller when I was looking to buy an apple watch strap as a gift, they seem reasonably priced.

or a more expensive custom strap starting at $250 from here:
https://www.globalwatchband.com/custom-watch-bands.html

anyone here have a seiko Samurai (the titanium one) you would like to rid yourselves of?

I have always thought the Samurai is a cool piece, good luck with the search mane.

[DatPass]

[size=3][b]Need help finding a specific strap.

https://toshi-straps.co.uk/store/

Pick your leather on that page then the thread/hardware once you click it.

Toshistraps do good work, theres also infinite inspiration in the gallery.

[swks26]

Brahs, just serviced my late grandfather's Rolex. Sorry not the best pics, didn't think of documenting the service.

Before


According to the service center: dials & hands scratched, spotted and discoloured, glass scratched. Case, bezel, crown, back & lugs scratched and dented. Bracelet scratched & badly worn. Case & back corroded.
Came with 62510 clasp, links cracked.

After


Watch model: M1603
Year: 1970
Tube, crown, rotor weight and bridges were replaced. And polished.
The bracelet couldn't be replaced though. If I'm not mistaken, it's because they don't have that exact bracelet anymore. I could change it for a oyster bracelet but it's about $800.
And the corroded back too, so it has lost it's water resistance.

But looks mighty shiny and clean now. Amazing that the watch was still moving after all these decades years untouched.

[weightsb4dates]

Brahs, just serviced my late grandfather's Rolex. Sorry not the best pics, didn't think of documenting the service.

Before
[img]http://i.imgur.com/IyG9TiK.jpg[img]

According to the service center: dials & hands scratched, spotted and discoloured, glass scratched. Case, bezel, crown, back & lugs scratched and dented. Bracelet scratched & badly worn. Case & back corroded.
Came with 62510 clasp, links cracked.

After
[img]http://i.imgur.com/jiDGj8U.jpg[img]

Watch model: M1603
Year: 1970
Tube, crown, rotor weight and bridges were replaced. And polished.
The bracelet couldn't be replaced though. If I'm not mistaken, it's because they don't have that exact bracelet anymore. I could change it for a oyster bracelet but it's about $800.
And the corroded back too, so it has lost it's water resistance.

But looks mighty shiny and clean now. Amazing that the watch was still moving after all these decades years untouched.

There is a reason all roads lead to rolex in this hobby man. Mirin watch, and sure your grandpa would have taken great pride in seeing you with his watch.

[GabrielNovar]

Heavy debating on my end boyos. Might go for the Ceramic daytona buy one off of Chrono24. Hefty premium it seems.... worth it or am I crayy (legit sellers?) or let the prices cool down a bit...if they do at all.

price is around 18-19.5k which is in the range of an Audemar.

[Kabananga]

Heavy debating on my end boyos. Might go for the Ceramic daytona buy one off of Chrono24. Hefty premium it seems.... worth it or am I crayy (legit sellers?) or let the prices cool down a bit...if they do at all.

price is around 18-19.5k which is in the range of an Audemar.

Imvho, unless it's vintage, you shouldn't be looking at Rolexes for a $20k watch. I'd take an PP/ALS/AP over a Day C any day.

By the way, if you do end up buying a C Daytona, be sure to stock up spare bezels, since they're designed to chip/shatter. €600 per replacement bezel though :'DDD

[GabrielNovar]

Imvho, unless it's vintage, you shouldn't be looking at Rolexes for a $20k watch. I'd take an PP/ALS/AP over a Day C any day.

By the way, if you do end up buying a C Daytona, be sure to stock up spare bezels, since they're designed to chip/shatter. €600 per replacement bezel though :'DDD

the look etc was calling me......just seems quite lofty on the price though

[swks26]

There is a reason all roads lead to rolex in this hobby man. Mirin watch, and sure your grandpa would have taken great pride in seeing you with his watch.

Thanks for the kind words.
I'm more intrigue that my grandpa has good taste in watches especially back in the 70s lol

[BigRangs]

Heavy debating on my end boyos. Might go for the Ceramic daytona buy one off of Chrono24. Hefty premium it seems.... worth it or am I crayy (legit sellers?) or let the prices cool down a bit...if they do at all.

price is around 18-19.5k which is in the range of an Audemar.

Mine should be coming in very soon. Dealer said hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

I wouldn't pay 18-19K though.

[karl123]

Heavy debating on my end boyos. Might go for the Ceramic daytona buy one off of Chrono24. Hefty premium it seems.... worth it or am I crayy (legit sellers?) or let the prices cool down a bit...if they do at all.

price is around 18-19.5k which is in the range of an Audemar.

I'd wait for the prices to cool down. For $18-19k you could get an Aquanaut or a Royal Oak.