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·Just junghans. They come up every now and then
Can’t get a Seamaster Quartz; what do I do?
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·I assume there’s no chance of you selling off your 41mm (which could potentially get you 2500 to 3k-ish) and then putting those funds toward a newer gen SMPc? Those are rated to 15,000 gauss. Preowned they can be had for 3500. Heck of a way to mark the arrival of the kid!
Honestly, though, I bought my SMPc during the transition to the newer ones, and I purposely chose the 41mm. Slightly smaller, slightly thinner, and the glossy dial is just beautiful. At the time, I didn’t think I’d need 15k gauss resistance; Omega tests their watches in excess of the regular ISO standards, so I figured it’d be good enough for a regular middle class guy like myself. I still think it’s generally enough, apart from whatever is happening at work.
Also, this SMPc marks the birth of my first kid, so I’d have to be in real bad shape to sell it off…
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Annapolis
·Never! Haha
Honestly, though, I bought my SMPc during the transition to the newer ones, and I purposely chose the 41mm. Slightly smaller, slightly thinner, and the glossy dial is just beautiful. At the time, I didn’t think I’d need 15k gauss resistance; Omega tests their watches in excess of the regular ISO standards, so I figured it’d be good enough for a regular middle class guy like myself. I still think it’s generally enough, apart from whatever is happening at work.
Also, this SMPc marks the birth of my first kid, so I’d have to be in real bad shape to sell it off…
Got it. And tbh I much prefer the previous gen myself.
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·If you're going to spend $500 on a quartz Seamaster rip-off, maybe you can find a way to save up another $500 and buy a pre-owned quartz Seamaster. It just seems a little short-sighted to spend $500 on something that you don't really want, that will have virtually zero re-sale value.
The thing is, I have the money to buy a used quartz Seamaster, but with all the other expenses I need to plan for, my wife and I agreed I would cap it at $500. I just can’t justify the cost of a Seamaster when I can use the money elsewhere for the benefit of my family.
Also, where are you seeing these for $1k??? The cheapest I could find were $1500 for a REALLY used one and $1700 for one in decent shape.
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·Got it. And tbh I much prefer the previous gen myself.
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Dan S
·The thing is, I have the money to buy a used quartz Seamaster, but with all the other expenses I need to plan for, my wife and I agreed I would cap it at $500. I just can’t justify the cost of a Seamaster when I can use the money elsewhere for the benefit of my family.
Also, where are you seeing these for $1k??? The cheapest I could find were $1500 for a REALLY used one and $1700 for one in decent shape.
Regarding the price of a pre-owned quartz Seamaster, it's like any pre-owned or vintage watch. If you go online and look at asking prices, you will always find the overpriced watches and crap that is sitting on the market. Good watches at fair prices sell quickly.
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·I’m in the US, though, and even if I could get it shipped, £500 is about $630 USD. Add shipping and I’m way over budget.
The point is, if they’re £500 in the UK, they’ll be cheaper in the US (watches are generally 20% cheaper in the US) so should be within budget.
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Annapolis
·Slightly over budget but not wildly, and not exactly your proportions, but (per Dan’s sentiment about homages, which I share), I’d really consider Hamilton: they do the Khaki Navy diver line in quartz (as well as auto), and they’re legit watches, not homages to anything else. A phenomenal, storied brand in their own right.
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·The point is, if they’re £500 in the UK, they’ll be cheaper in the US (watches are generally 20% cheaper in the US) so should be within budget.
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·Slightly over budget but not wildly, and not exactly your proportions, but (per Dan’s sentiment about homages, which I share), I’d really consider Hamilton: they do the Khaki Navy diver line in quartz (as well as auto), and they’re legit watches, not homages to anything else. A phenomenal, storied brand in their own right.
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·Everyone is different, but in your place, I still wouldn't waste the $500. I would keep wearing the field watch until I could afford the watch I really wanted. That's just me, I would never be happy with an "homage," and I doubt you will be happy with it either. If you spend the $500 on something with no re-sale value, it will take you even longer to save for a pre-owned Seamaster.
Regarding the price of a pre-owned quartz Seamaster, it's like any pre-owned or vintage watch. If you go online and look at asking prices, you will always find the overpriced watches and crap that is sitting on the market. Good watches at fair prices sell quickly.
In five years when I don’t have to pay daycare, diapers, or formula, I will absolutely treat myself to a new Seamaster. Until then, I can’t justify the extra cash when I can use it elsewhere.
Regarding wearing the field watch, in addition to just wanting the dive watch vibe, I also frequently use the timing bezel, which the field doesn’t have, so it’s actually an inconvenience to wear the field.
As for resale value, I couldn’t care less. I don’t buy watches to sell. I buy them to wear and enjoy. If I can get cash out of them at a later date, that’s great, but that’s not why I buy them.
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Dan S
·You completely missed my point, but that’s understandable when you’re locked into a certain perspective . Do your own thing.
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·You completely missed my point, but that’s understandable when you’re locked into a certain perspective . Do your own thing.
I honestly ask, what am I missing?
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·Anyone have any decent options?
You say you looked at Seiko, but the SNE589 looks like a pretty decent match to me. 42.8mm, 10.7mm, 20mm and can easily be found for less than $400.
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·Another alternative: Timex Navi XL. 41mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, and around $200
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·Final option and I'll shut up: Casio MDV106-1A. Although Casio lists the diameter as 44mm, that _includes_ the crown. Actual diameter is ~ 41mm, 12.1mm but 22mm lug spacing. Under $50
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·You say you looked at Seiko, but the SNE589 looks like a pretty decent match to me. 42.8mm, 10.7mm, 20mm and can easily be found for less than $400.
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·Final option and I'll shut up: Casio MDV106-1A. Although Casio lists the diameter as 44mm, that _includes_ the crown. Actual diameter is ~ 41mm, 12.1mm but 22mm lug spacing. Under $50
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·Final option and I'll shut up: Casio MDV106-1A. Although Casio lists the diameter as 44mm, that _includes_ the crown. Actual diameter is ~ 41mm, 12.1mm but 22mm lug spacing. Under $50
This was going to be my suggestion as well.
