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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskI am actually liking some of Breitling‘s latest offerings that have less spark.
Has the modern watch scene lost a bit of Spark lately...
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mydeafcat
·Most of you have many years on me with regards to collecting (or grouping, in my case 😁).
Most new watches I see are nice and all but ignite no fire for me. (And the club foot hour hand on newer Tudors always struck me as weird. Don’t. Kill. Me.)
I’ve not the budget for a grail-level Lange, say, and my organs are approaching 60; they aren’t likely worth much on the back alley kidney market. Recently, when I wished to treat myself to a new watch I aimed for a newer DJ. I figured a classic Rolex would round out the family nicely. The insane prices were a turn off, and the more I saw (and read from genuflecting Rolex acolytes), the more I snuck back to vintage, which for Rolex (and Tudor), usually means 34mm. Not for me.
Short story long is the unplanned discovery of Tutima. Never saw it coming. At all. Their recent offerings are really unique, in my view. What I like about them, and, indeed, other Glashutte watchmakers, is they seem to operate out of step with many of the follow-the-leader crowd. Cool designs, lovely finishing and while Tutima’s recent colourful dial Fliegers remind me of refinished Korean Omega’s, their chronos look killer. My $.01.
Most new watches I see are nice and all but ignite no fire for me. (And the club foot hour hand on newer Tudors always struck me as weird. Don’t. Kill. Me.)
I’ve not the budget for a grail-level Lange, say, and my organs are approaching 60; they aren’t likely worth much on the back alley kidney market. Recently, when I wished to treat myself to a new watch I aimed for a newer DJ. I figured a classic Rolex would round out the family nicely. The insane prices were a turn off, and the more I saw (and read from genuflecting Rolex acolytes), the more I snuck back to vintage, which for Rolex (and Tudor), usually means 34mm. Not for me.
Short story long is the unplanned discovery of Tutima. Never saw it coming. At all. Their recent offerings are really unique, in my view. What I like about them, and, indeed, other Glashutte watchmakers, is they seem to operate out of step with many of the follow-the-leader crowd. Cool designs, lovely finishing and while Tutima’s recent colourful dial Fliegers remind me of refinished Korean Omega’s, their chronos look killer. My $.01.
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wagudc
·I have been excited by some of the micro/ pico brand offerings.
Baltic
MAEN
Freese
Baltic
MAEN
Freese
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rob#1
·After looking at new watches from Watches & Wonders it’s true that there’s not much that jumps out; it seems to be that different coloured dials and subtle changes to existing watches is the go (unless it’s Chanel who have gone all out rainbow theme).
I think that one of the reasons some of the micro brands are standing out is that they are paying homage to classic and/or stylish tool and dive watches from the past, with compressors (Baltic) and the like. Even Breitling are getting in on the act with their salmon-dialled vintage look chronograph. I’m enjoying exploring some older watches at the moment, especially from the chunky funky 70s, rather than modern offerings.
I think that one of the reasons some of the micro brands are standing out is that they are paying homage to classic and/or stylish tool and dive watches from the past, with compressors (Baltic) and the like. Even Breitling are getting in on the act with their salmon-dialled vintage look chronograph. I’m enjoying exploring some older watches at the moment, especially from the chunky funky 70s, rather than modern offerings.
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JwRosenthal
·After looking at new watches from Watches & Wonders it’s true that there’s not much that jumps out; it seems to be that different coloured dials and subtle changes to existing watches is the go (unless it’s Chanel who have gone all out rainbow theme).
I think that one of the reasons some of the micro brands are standing out is that they are paying homage to classic and/or stylish tool and dive watches from the past, with compressors (Baltic) and the like. Even Breitling are getting in on the act with their salmon-dialled vintage look chronograph. I’m enjoying exploring some older watches at the moment, especially from the chunky funky 70s, rather than modern offerings.
The Baltic wannab compressor (not a Super Compressor unless they resurrected EPSA) is yet another in a ling line of them trying to reinvent the past. I appreciate the value they offer- but they are anything but “original”.
If you want truly unique- then look to the overlooked decade that few are even trying to copy. Some of the coolest, funkiest- craziest designs (think Omega TV dials and Zenith Octagonal Defy) - but still elegant and not shock for the sake of shock (like Richard Mille which- c’mon dude that’s shit is just crazy for the sake of crazy).
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mzinski
·While it might be true for some, it certainly isn't universal. I owned a Rolex before I ever owned a Tudor. I no longer have that Rolex, but I still have the Tudor - I'll probably never sell that one. I did get another Rolex after, but that doesn't take anything away from the Tudor.
Frankly this sort of thinking is why Rolex is less and less a brand I want to be involved in.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerLittle off topic but out of curiosity, have you had a chance to work on any of the in-house Tudor movements? Curious about your insights and thoughts if you have.
No, and I probably never will. Since they swap out the movements if there’s an issue, I don’t think they even distribute parts to the few remaining independent watchmakers who still have Rolex accounts, so there’s no parts out there floating around to work with.
Without parts, no service...
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cvalue13
·If limited to the last 6 months, then the closest to a spark is a G. Genta designed case, with the worlds thinnest perpetual calendar movement using a Genta-esque retrograde date display, in a case that’s only 5mm thick
That said, what spark exists is facilitated by the ignorance of MSRP
That said, what spark exists is facilitated by the ignorance of MSRP
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Ludi
·In my 10 years+ of collection, I had never ever bought a modern watch ...
.... things has changed recently though with these two exciting recent micro brand releases; spark at first glance 😁
.... things has changed recently though with these two exciting recent micro brand releases; spark at first glance 😁
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timjohn
·There seems to be two different lines emerging in this thread. The first is the Tudor Black Bay/Glashutte line, where the recent models are great, but not that much greater than last year's editions, and those were in most cases at best incremental changes on a design grammar that originates with Blancpain and Rolex in the 1950s.
The second is the JLC tourbillon grand sonnerie four-dial astronomcal foot massager/UN Freak line, which like a Basquiat: conceptually interesting but I still wouldn't buy them no matter how many bazillions I won on the 7.30 at the Dagenham dogs.
Neither sparks the "I really must have one of those" feeling
The second is the JLC tourbillon grand sonnerie four-dial astronomcal foot massager/UN Freak line, which like a Basquiat: conceptually interesting but I still wouldn't buy them no matter how many bazillions I won on the 7.30 at the Dagenham dogs.
Neither sparks the "I really must have one of those" feeling
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joeshoup
·I am jonesing for a Grand Seiko with Spring Drive - beautiful finishing, incredible dials, and a movement that is genuinely different from the Swiss. I might buy myself one of the new, downsized GS GMTs later this year, if I can ever get to a boutique! Maybe an SBGE 271?
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··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorThere has been some cracker Seiko dive watches but it’s hard to work out what’s what there is so many in the last 2 years.
(and $1000 for a 30+ second a day variance)
Was looking at one and thought yes that’s nice... thinking $1000 but boom $5900
Do like the Captain Morgan or Willard whatever that @JimInOz bought a while back....
(and $1000 for a 30+ second a day variance)
Was looking at one and thought yes that’s nice... thinking $1000 but boom $5900
Do like the Captain Morgan or Willard whatever that @JimInOz bought a while back....
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanSome of you may recall my recent search for a budget modern watch that was no bigger than 36mm to accommodate my skinny wrist.
I wanted a traditional looking piece, that I could dig out of the drawer with a winding capability (which ruled out Seikos) and, after buying and returning a few options, settled for this
I wanted a traditional looking piece, that I could dig out of the drawer with a winding capability (which ruled out Seikos) and, after buying and returning a few options, settled for this
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThere has been some cracker Seiko dive watches but it’s hard to work out what’s what there is so many in the last 2 years.
(and $1000 for a 30+ second a day variance)
Was looking at one and thought yes that’s nice... thinking $1000 but boom $5900
Do like the Captain Morgan or Willard whatever that @JimInOz bought a while back....
Must be old age, or the desire for simpler times, but modern watches don't hold the appeal for me that they once did. My most "moderns" are a Subbie, although the design is vintage, and an AT Railmaster, which is my favourite Omega design.
Thus my foray into Seiko re-issues and the "Willard".
A certain local watch dealer is now a Seiko AD and he has some great watches and there will be even more from Seiko in the next few months.
One I imported a few years ago was an addition to satisfy my like of blue dials.
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lillatroll
·I like the Rolex Oyster Perpetual with the colour dials, but seems hard to get hold of.
In many instances, I see a modern watch I like and the price is more than I want to pay, especially considering the likely depreciation.
My main interest in watches comes from the aesthetic of them, in that respect there are many micro brands that I really like and they are often at a price that I am happy to pay.
All this probably stems from the fact that my wife wants a house and I have to buy it cash. Once I have saved the required amount I will probably not have to consider the price so much. If a speedy Tuesday 3 comes out though, I will try to get one of those as I have the other two in my collection.
In many instances, I see a modern watch I like and the price is more than I want to pay, especially considering the likely depreciation.
My main interest in watches comes from the aesthetic of them, in that respect there are many micro brands that I really like and they are often at a price that I am happy to pay.
All this probably stems from the fact that my wife wants a house and I have to buy it cash. Once I have saved the required amount I will probably not have to consider the price so much. If a speedy Tuesday 3 comes out though, I will try to get one of those as I have the other two in my collection.
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wagudc
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··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorAs mentioned above. Micro brands are coming up with some very nice things.
https://www.magrette.com/shop/moana-pacific-waterman-bronze-pre-order
A 500m vintage looking diver with a sandwich dial and ETA movement
https://www.magrette.com/shop/moana-pacific-waterman-bronze-pre-order
A 500m vintage looking diver with a sandwich dial and ETA movement
