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·Rose gold may not be new...but it sure is to me!
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Has the modern watch scene lost a bit of Spark lately...
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lillatroll
·My collection has got to the point where most, or all of the bases are covered in terms of function. Tool watch, gardening watch, dive watch, holiday watch, dress watch etc etc....When I see a new release then I ask my self what would it add to my collection that is different? The Hermes Ho 8 and the Rado Tej Chauhan are two examples of modern watches that are interesting enough for me to want to buy. Apart from these two watches, there is very little that makes me want to part with my money.
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ckhaing
·rules for me
1. form follows function
2. if something creates a psychological well-being, then it serves a function
1. form follows function
2. if something creates a psychological well-being, then it serves a function
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··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorBump
Still nothing that grabs my attention.
What’s your want lately ??
Still nothing that grabs my attention.
What’s your want lately ??
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverWhile 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.
what tudor?
EDIT: seems this thread has been revived. still curious though which tudor made the cut.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified Watchmakerwhat tudor?
EDIT: seems this thread has been revived. still curious though which tudor made the cut.
This one:
Issued Tudor Submariner. Was issued to a ship's diver in the Canadian Navy.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters Forever
Standy- I'm probably on the extremely picky end when it comes to watches. I own very few and don't find myself drawn to all that many at all- I'll find something attractive enough to consider at length, but after several weeks of pondering and research, most models get tossed for one reason or other. I don't really care for any of the "modern" modern offerings (like the Spirate or A8, for example), and find myself drawn to "neo-vintage," classic, and true vintage pieces the most. Of current production models from any brand that I'd consider buying, I'm only drawn to JLC (moon and memovox) and Omega's 3861 enough for them to stick in my mind for more than a week or two of serious thought. Lots of classic, vintage influence and styling in these pieces. Other than that, it seems like there's a ton of watches being produced that just aren't for me.
And that's ok.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters Forever
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··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"I saw one of these in person and was amazed at how thin it was. Two thoughts entered my head almost simultaneously. One, that I could wear it and two, I would never buy it because it would be very expensive to service.
2024 seems to be the year of downsizing, based on comments I have read. I've matured some as a collector and have what I want in the condition I want it. So I am in the downsizing camp.
However, while not looking for a watch, my weakness (if it's that) is for vintage in excellent condition. A nice original owner watch with a compelling story is my kryptonite.
As an aside, I have tried and wanted to like Tudor. As a brand, they appeal to me. But I can't warm up to snow flake hands and the thickness of many of the ones I like. I almost went for a LHD titanium Pelagos.
An amazing watch that seemed inexpensive. But the hands bugged me. It was very comfortable in spite of the thickness. It was one that I really wanted to like. Al's Tudor Sub is perfect. The vintage size, hands, lume, shield, bezel, the whole package. That is a one and done Tudor.
A month or so ago I got my first and only Rolex, (which I have probably over-posted about.) It was an original owner full set, worn with scratches but unpolished Polar Exp II from the first year of the 16570.
The seller and I had some similar background so I felt like I would be a good person to wear it after him. It had vintage vibes with drilled lugs and beautiful tritium. And like most people say, it didn't scream Rolex. I like GMT movements and had considered (studied, looked for) a black bezel GMT Master, but it's hard to imagine the attention GMTs and Subs attrack. (I could go on, but this is already TLDR.)
Last thing, I recognize I am not a unique collector. I like many of the same things other people like. But just like I don't chase things that are popular, I don't dismiss things that are popular. I am relatively young in watch collecting but after about five years have finally narrowed down what is a keeper. Even in this, I suspect I am not unique.
The old me would have called dibs on Archer's Tudor, even though he'll never sell it. The new me didn't call dibs because I don't want more watches.
Thank you for listening, Doctor. When is our next session? 😁
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverThe thing that really impresses me about both @Archer 's tudor and your polar, is the color that the lume has patina'd to. I struggle a lot with finding the right color vintage loom, it's been a major sticking point for me, and since I am the kind of person that wants to own a few watches and wear them regularly, the color has to be just right. The tudor sub here and yours nail it, if I could find a blue Tudor sub similar to archers it would possibly be the only watch I would ever need.
The only modern vintage lume that comes close is the current 321.
The only modern vintage lume that comes close is the current 321.
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lillatroll
·The Mido Multifort Big Date TV watch. Not sure if I want the grey dial or the green dial, but it is a watch that I still look at months after it was released.
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·I met with a bunch of politicians this week for a pretty wasteful meeting. But one gentleman had a brown dialed whirlpool type dial GS. Automatic not spring drive which I thought even cooler. I looked it up after the meeting (the state senator was nice enough to let me check it out and we had a short watch talk) unfortunately I found it was a limited edition still haven’t looked up pricing but I kinda guessed that 500 piece or whatever may make it difficult to get, or not wise financially.
So I agree in a large part the “spark” has dissipated a bit. I really don’t spend a lot of time trying to find that surprise in junk shops. Not a 100k Daytona for 10 bucks that I could wear proudly but I still see pieces both in WRUW and the occasional public sighting that spark me up a bit.
So I agree in a large part the “spark” has dissipated a bit. I really don’t spend a lot of time trying to find that surprise in junk shops. Not a 100k Daytona for 10 bucks that I could wear proudly but I still see pieces both in WRUW and the occasional public sighting that spark me up a bit.
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·I met with a bunch of politicians this week for a pretty wasteful meeting. But one gentleman had a brown dialed whirlpool type dial GS. Automatic not spring drive which I thought even cooler. I looked it up after the meeting (the state senator was nice enough to let me check it out and we had a short watch talk) unfortunately I found it was a limited edition still haven’t looked up pricing but I kinda guessed that 500 piece or whatever may make it difficult to get, or not wise financially.
So I agree in a large part the “spark” has dissipated a bit. I really don’t spend a lot of time trying to find that surprise in junk shops. Not a 100k Daytona for 10 bucks that I could wear proudly but I still see pieces both in WRUW and the occasional public sighting that spark me up a bit.
Don’t be so sure! From what I have seen, GS limited editions tend to stay around, or a little higher than, their retail price.
For example: I really love the SBGA425, a Ginza boutique LE. I’ve seen 3 sell between $5.9k - $6.7k. There’s one seller who has had it listed around $10k for a long time, which might give the impression that they’re too expensive, but in reality they sell for close to retail price.
If it really caught your eye, I’d take a look at the market and keep an eye on it.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThat's the right attitude. Some say they don't wear a Rolex because what others will think of them, a sentiment that I don't get.
Wearing a Rolex comes with people making assumptions about you, and some people may not be comfortable with that. I can certainly understand that sentiment - it's not hard to understand.
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.Wearing a Rolex comes with people making assumptions about you, and some people may not be comfortable with that. I can certainly understand that sentiment - it's not hard to understand.
I have no control over what assumptions some make about the watch I wear, or the car I drive, or the shoes I wear and couldn't care less what they think. Apparently you don't either, as some may think that Tudor Sub is a Rolex and it doesn't matter to you, right? So yes, it's a sentiment that I don't get. Just me, ymmv.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI have no control over what assumptions some make about the watch I wear, or the car I drive, or the shoes I wear and couldn't care less what they think. Apparently you don't either, as some may think that Tudor Sub is a Rolex and it doesn't matter to you, right? So yes, it's a sentiment that I don't get. Just me, ymmv.
And I can understand the sentiment, without having it myself - I guess that's just me. Lots of Rolex people tend to be bothered by this idea that someone doesn't want to have the baggage that goes along with the brand - not sure why - as you say we are all different.
I've told this one before, but quick Rolex baggage story...
I was meeting with a vendor to possible purchase a 6 axis ABB robot from him for a large project I was leading, and he took me and the two other engineers with me to lunch as we had details to discuss and we had to leave for our trip back. I don't recall how the conversation ended up there (it wasn't me) but some time after our technical discussion ended this guy went on a rant about "the guys in suits wearing their fancy Rolex watches, thinking they were the business" and I was sitting beside him wearing a YM at the time...had a good chuckle to myself over that one (and to a degree, agreed with his rant). Still bought the robot...and they did a good job on the project.
The next time we met I wore my Blancpain - not because I was worried to wear the Rolex, but I didn't want him to notice it and feel bad about what he said. To be honest the most common reaction I got to wearing a Rolex was the question "Is it real?" I can certainly understand people getting tired of that and not wanting to deal with it.
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