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mayankyadav
路It really does. I'm still particular about NOS condition, but I'm certainly keeping my eye on the watches that pop up here.
When should you just buy it already?
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mayankyadav
路I'd like the patina to be my own. I know that's the minority opinion here, but getting something with a patina already feels like cheating. I plan to watch my patina develop slowly over time, knowing each ding, scratch, and fade reflects my history. Why would you prefer to carry around somebody else's history?
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hotwheels
路Spend the 5k enjoy your success every day when you look at your wrist, and set some more life goals !!! Then buy more .......
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CSM
路@CSM .....Love the Pentax 6x7, you are using as an avatar !!
One of my earliest mentors in photography, was...Jorge Lewinski, a very talented, & warmly generous, 'Magnum Agency' Photographer
Guardian Obituary here : https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2008/feb/13/2
He had, & used, a full Pentax 6x7 kit......Stunning quality of build, & pin sharp lenses
Good luck finding your watch, & keep us posted, please ?
Lewinski has some great work! You're lucky to have learned from him. Currently consuming a lot of Newt Helmut and Vincent Peters. Peters is a contemporary, but his work harkens back to a more cinematic age.
Yes, the 6x7 is a pleasure to use. The experience of operating it is almost as enjoyable as the resulting photographs. Attached are some of my results with a 6x7.
Will certainly update when I have my speedy!
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Seacow
路My first real watch was speedy 74 145.022....I pick it up for 2k....now its 4k....so.....the earlier the better I say....
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oddboy
路Ffs, is the watch bought yet?
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oddboy
路Get something with a date stamp in the case back. You won't regret it.
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SeanO
路so right past Omega to Rolex then.
that's a pity because you went right past IWC and JLC.
if you're still tumbling have a butchers at GO (especially the PML).
it should "trigger" you.
that's a pity because you went right past IWC and JLC.
if you're still tumbling have a butchers at GO (especially the PML).
it should "trigger" you.
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Starman71
路I am still trying to decide myself. I looked at the Sub first. I don't like the steel and feel the two tone is beautiful but would be ostentatious in the Pacific Northwest. My grandfather had an Omega, and I a big space fan, so I am thinking about one of the Sedna Omegas as the gold doesn't seem to glittery.
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kwiklot
路It's a tough decision, I hope the best for you and that you enjoy it.
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SaintMickey
路Buy smart and you won't lose money you'll just have it in a watch temporarily or for when you hand it down to your children or re-sell it. I actually am a recovering flipper and haven't really ever lost money on a watch...I'm actually up.
I almost bought a 16622 years ago for like $9500. I have one being delivered tomorrow for well under 6k. Even gray market same watch is 10k https://www.authenticwatches.com/ya1612.html#.Wkr06yOZMb0
I bought my Rolex 16610LV in 2011 NIB for $5198 go see what those are going for now!
Buy smart and you'll be good.
I almost bought a 16622 years ago for like $9500. I have one being delivered tomorrow for well under 6k. Even gray market same watch is 10k https://www.authenticwatches.com/ya1612.html#.Wkr06yOZMb0
I bought my Rolex 16610LV in 2011 NIB for $5198 go see what those are going for now!
Buy smart and you'll be good.
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tdg2064
路Just do it! Buy smart and then just cherish it for what it is. Good luck!
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JSal16
路Save yourself $2K and buy a new SMP from one of the forum members. Look in the For Sale Page. Watches are sold new with box and papers...
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chanbar
路I set aside $100/month into a watch fund and use it when I see something I like (currently looking for a Connie pie pan). I don鈥檛 question/complain about my wife鈥檚 spending so she doesn鈥檛 question my watch spending 馃榿
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RS89
路My worthless 2 cents:
1. In most societies/workplaces there is really only one type/piece of jewelry a man can wear: a wristwatch
2. Most wristwatches (if you pick the right one) are rather timeless, meaning they will not go out of fashion in the next few decades, giving them an absurdly long life
3. Mechanical watches have a certain masculine/rugged quality that is especially pronounced, and rare, in today's increasingly digital world
4. Mechanical watches can open a lot of conversations within certain groups; I've made friends through watches and have networked with business associates through a shared admiration of watches
Given points 1-4 above it's a lot easier to justify the ~$5K you'll spend on your "first" watch
Good luck on your journey...just do it
1. In most societies/workplaces there is really only one type/piece of jewelry a man can wear: a wristwatch
2. Most wristwatches (if you pick the right one) are rather timeless, meaning they will not go out of fashion in the next few decades, giving them an absurdly long life
3. Mechanical watches have a certain masculine/rugged quality that is especially pronounced, and rare, in today's increasingly digital world
4. Mechanical watches can open a lot of conversations within certain groups; I've made friends through watches and have networked with business associates through a shared admiration of watches
Given points 1-4 above it's a lot easier to justify the ~$5K you'll spend on your "first" watch
Good luck on your journey...just do it
