Watch Thread - Part Deux

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jorts, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. BrickTamland

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    I was with you up until you used the word “investment.”

    If I were to purchase one that happened to appreciate in value, I’ll see it as a bonus. Otherwise they’re depreciating assets that we enjoy.

    Side note, and I swore I wasn’t going to buy any more cheap watches, am I crazy for liking this Seiko Flightmaster? This is a sweet $200 watch.
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  2. BrickTamland

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    Agreed. Largely watches are too.

    In the sense of things like estate planning or net worth, technically they’re all “assets.” My collection of Ex Officios is technically an asset too (in case anyone’s looking to buy.)
     
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  3. Frankie Carbone

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    The degree that cars drop in value is insane compared to other assets though. Investment and cars should never be used together.
     
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  4. BrickTamland

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    I had a reflexive gag when I read “could have bought a new (insert car manufacturer).”
     
  5. BrickTamland

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    And I love Toyota btw. Mine has 188k on it.
     
  6. Frankie Carbone

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    I’m super close to pulling the trigger on the JLC Geophysic Universal Time but still looking at other World Time pieces.

    Any opinions on other options would be appreciated.
     
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  7. Frankie Carbone

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    That’s just the day after drinking Rye heartburn.

    At least that’s the misery I deal with when doing so.
     
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  8. Jorts

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    I’m getting their least Bauhaus design. It holds their 1st in-house movement & I kinda like to quirkinesses of the power window

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  9. MODEVIL

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    Cars and watches are assets but not investments IMO
     
  10. Jorts

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    Same as my Beanie Baby collection
     
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  11. Ball Gag Giorgio

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    Mont Blanc Orbis Terrarum (not sure i’d ever pull the trigger on a MB watch, but they look good and have good “guts”)
    Movado Polygraph (vintage)
    Fredrique Constant Worldtimer
    Gerard Perregaux WW.TC
    Chopard L.U.C. Time Traveller

    I think all of these provide good value on the 2nd hand market. I’m especially drawn to the vintage Movado Polygraph.
     
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  12. Fudd

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    THE POINT WAS THAT THEY’RE NOT THE STUPIDEST THING YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR MONEY. I think it can still be an investment even if you don’t make money. Like I think it’s pretty sweet that you can buy a Submariner for 10k, wear it and enjoy it for years, and resell it for say $9k. I think that’s easily worth a grand.

    I know a lot of idiots who spend tens of thousands of dollars modding their trucks and end up selling them for pennies on the dollar. I know of people who buy luxury cars worth a 5711 and don’t get anything close to the return that buying a 5711 would get.
     
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  13. ScFan27

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  14. MODEVIL

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    I totally agree with you. It’s a discussion point.

    I don’t own a nice car because I was raised that it’s a depreciating asset. The status provides minimal value in what I do.

    My dad drives a 15 year old car with pride. He could afford a new one.
     
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  15. BrickTamland

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    It’s always a good day ITT when we can get more Ball Gag Giorgio vintage watch recommendations.
     
  16. Frankie Carbone

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    I really like the Fredrique and Perregaux. The Fredrique comes in the max size my wrist can handle.
     
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  17. slogan119

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    Not unless you’re bumping up to a good casual summer watch like Hokeamania and his Patek
     
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  18. Frankie Carbone

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    Thanks to that post it did inspire me to look into World Time pieces. I’m anxiously awaiting what his fall watch will be.
     
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  19. slogan119

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    Is it there yet?
    Is it there yet?
    Is it there yet?
     
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  20. Fudd

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    Scheduled for delivery tomorrow

    FYI this is a microbrand I had been keeping tabs on for a few weeks that just went live on Kickstarter. 500m diver with a pretty unbelievable spec sheet for $700. A bit too big for me (43mm, 51mm lug to lug), but check it out. Some cool color variants if you're a fancy boy like me:



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  21. Hokeamania

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  22. Fudd

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    It's in boyos. Can't wait to explain this one to my girlfriend!
     
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  23. BrickTamland

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    Beauty of her only being your girlfriend is that you don’t have to explain the usage of your money :twocents:
     
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  24. slogan119

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    I’m sorry, your pics aren’t coming in
     
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  25. ScFan27

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    that’s about right, also only available at their store in Venice Italy so it looks like I’ll be taking a trip soon.
     
  26. slogan119

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  27. Fudd

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    I haven’t even unboxed it yet. There’s a wristshot I want to get that I can’t do tonight.
     
  28. slogan119

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    Goddammit. Let me live vicariously through you.
     
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  29. Fudd

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    slogan119 it's coming don't hurt me. I unboxed it last night and it's great. It wears much better than it's dimensions would indicate.

    I'm not the biggest Patek guy out there but my god this is sexy as all fuck

     
  30. hudson

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    Fudd Gates After you mentioned it I was damn I would totally wear that. So what I’m saying is hurry up.
     
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  31. Fudd

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    wait, I’m not sure if I understand what you said but I did not get that Patek in the video, I can assure you
     
  32. hudson

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    The other one.
     
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  33. slogan119

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    That’s beautiful. I can imagine you’re happy with it and I have no idea how you waited to unbox.

    Can’t wait to see it. Congrats!
     
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  34. slogan119

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    I take back my previous post until I see what it is.

    HURRY THE FUCK UP!
     
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  35. user15000

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    Anything less than a Patek will be a let down after this build up. Sorry Fudd.
     
  36. user15000

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    While we wait for Fudd Gates to post sometime this year, I tried this 5712 on recently. Did not buy since it was a resell for like $90k, but still :lovelove:

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  37. Fudd

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    Jesus christ I can't win

    No guys, I did not buy a fucking $80k Aquanaut
     
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  38. hudson

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    Yeah you but an audric and we are still waiting
     
  39. slogan119

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    You set expectations quite high. And didn’t fulfill.

    Shame! Shame! Shame!

    But do you still have a GF? Curious about that side story.
     
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  40. Hokeamania

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    Damn. While we're talking Nautilus, had a brief window of consideration for a 5990/1a Tiffany full set from a wholesaler through my brother. I waited too long and it's gone. Probably for the best, I guess. But fuck. Even if I had regrets (unlikely) it could've been flipped quickly.

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  41. Fudd

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    After all that delay I wasn't even able to get the wristshot I wanted, nor was I able to get the video I was going to shoot making fun of Hodinkee

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  42. Fudd

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    And since so many of you asked:

    I was going to stick my hand in about a foot of ocean water and say that this is a tool watch like my friends at Hodinkee would say
     
  43. Hokeamania

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    Fucking beautiful. Great purchase.
     
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  44. MODEVIL

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    Love it Fudd. I think we led you in the right direction.
     
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  45. hudson

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    Looks great, not what I was expecting.
     
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  46. bigjrock

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    Great choice. That's on my master list...

    Really glad you went with the white.
     
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  47. Fudd

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    I messaged Hokeamania and told him what I was getting and asked him if it was worth it to spend an extra $300 for the bracelet. I didn't wait for his response and ordered it on rubber because honestly I got a really good deal.

    Of course he was right, he told me the bracelet was very good and that I could easily pickup an aftermarket or OEM strap easily. Honestly the only knock I have on this watch is the rubber strap is not great. It's not even good honestly. It would be fine if there was a deployant clasp, but it's just a tang clasp (I don't like them).

    Then I went on Chrono and eBay and see OEM bracelets are very expensive and I realized I done goofed. Maybe I'll throw it on a NATO and become a real watch guy.

    Is it better than a Sub? No it's not. But you can reallllly see what people mean when they say you can build an entire great collection for the price of a Sub. Absolutely beautiful watch. Dial is stunning, love the skeleton hands, bezel insert and font is beautiful, it winds so quietly and smoothly. It wears very very well for 42mm and 50mm lug to lug. Same exact measurements as my Zenith, so I knew it would work, but it wears even better. Much more manageable than the Zenith despite same proportions.
     
  48. BrickTamland

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    What’s the difference between the Seiko sna411 and sna411P1? Assume they’re the same watch but different straps?
     
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  49. Jorts

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    For starters, there appears to be a “P1” at the end of the 2nd sku
     
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  50. BrickTamland

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