Watch collectors - let's talk watches here!

[mrfish]

The full Seiko set:
- an original Pogue,
- a KS Hi-beat chronometer from around 1975
- GS quartz with gold plated temperature compensated quartz movement.

Plus a Montblanc Meisterstück which was an engagement present from my wife and got me into Breguand a Rolex. Surprisingly I prefer the GS for daily wear as it’s a bit less chunky than the Rolex and less bling.

I Also have an Apple and Garmin watch but don’t like either, so only wear them for running.

On the wish list is a salmon dial watch with breguet numerals and a 37mm blue dial AP RO. And maybe a ALS or Patek Chrono.

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[Dee]

I'm just trying to figure out why I hate Rolex...?

 

[jvincent]

6.75" wrists so I love small chronos.

This is now my most "Porsche" watch. Love the classic styling and the 39mm case. Since replaced the strap with original perforated piece on deployant clasp.

Picked this up two weeks ago. The lacquered dial is wonderful. Also a good size at 38mm (although a little thick at 13.9mm). Kurono Tokyo "Shiro".

 

[Fish Fingers]

I'm just trying to figure out why I hate Rolex...?

All Rolex watches, or just certain models?

It must be something pretty serious to make you 'hate' a watch brand?

 

[Deleted member 4616]

It must be something pretty serious to make you 'hate' a watch brand?

PMFJI, I don't hate Rolex watches but am annoyed by their manipulation of their market to keep prices way higher than they ought to be, given production quantities and manufacturing technique.

They are very good watches but mass produced in way higher numbers than any other "high end" maker and the prices kept high by limiting supply and encouraging a collector market.

If you want to speculate in watch trading they are generally a good choice, though not always.

If you want a good mechanical watch there are plenty of others to choose from which I personally prefer the styling of, though at least they have avoided the fashion for making watches the size of hockey pucks that make the movement inside look tiny. That annoys me even more.

They were, after all, originally set up as a marketing company and they are very good at the whole shebang.

 

[PCASSOO]

Rolex's do keep some of the worst time. My Breitling watch keeps some of the best time.
And it's a Great looking watch too. I call it my Rolex killer bcz when I wear my Rolex after the Breitling it feels like I don't have a watch on. Lol

 

[Fish Fingers]

Rolex's do keep some of the worst time. My Breitling watch keeps some of the best time.
And it's a Great looking watch too. I call it my Rolex killer bcz when I wear my Rolex after the Breitling it feels like I don't have a watch on. Lol

That is quite surprising. Which model / year Rolex do you have?

Rolex tests all of its watches in-house, ensuring they meet extremely stringent standards for reliability and precision, with a minimum accuracy of +/- 2 seconds per day.

To earn the much-coveted title of an officially certified chronometer, the Breitling movement must meet seven extremely rigorous eliminatory criteria, including a mean daily variation in rate of less than -4/+6 seconds - corresponding to a 99.99% degree of accuracy.

 

[Fish Fingers]

My thoughts on Rolex fwiw....

I have had a good few of them over decades (as well as other brands) and they have mostly served me well.
They are quite robust and have a good dealer network. You know parts will be available for decades and you can get them serviced most places in the world.

I have sold all of them (except 2) for quite a lot more than I paid for them. So all fine.....

But, I hate all the current hype (social media!) that they now have.
I don't wear certain models any more as they are a thief magnet and every kid on the street knows what they are.

If I didn't own them already, I would just keep my Datejust as a great all-rounder and replace any sport models for something else.

But - it would need to be something with a good dealer network and service reputation.

Updated;
Coincidence! The FT have just published this piece.
https://www.ft.com/content/a7cbc3b7-f3b3-445c-bf64-51cedd5e9a29

 

[XKSS]

My thoughts on Rolex fwiw....

I have had a good few of them over decades (as well as other brands) and they have mostly served me well.
They are quite robust and have a good dealer network. You know parts will be available for decades and you can get them serviced most places in the world.

I have sold all of them (except 2) for quite a lot more than I paid for them. So all fine.....

But, I hate all the current hype (social media!) that they now have.
I don't wear certain models any more as they are a thief magnet and every kid on the street knows what they are.

If I didn't own them already, I would just keep my Datejust as a great all-rounder and replace any sport models for something else.

But - it would need to be something with a good dealer network and service reputation.

Updated;
Coincidence! The FT have just published this piece.
https://www.ft.com/content/a7cbc3b7-f3b3-445c-bf64-51cedd5e9a29

Just got this new model Datejust 41 with Green Motif dial - very pleased with it - done with the sports model and sold them all.

 

[Kayone73]

Finally unwrapped my Speedmaster 57 on Xmas eve to wear and enjoy for the holidays ?
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Happy Holidays everyone ?

 

[Dee]

So I've modded my Casio G-Shock GM2100 with a new full metal case and bracelet.
This mod is called the CasiOak.
I wonder why...?

I'm very happy with it. ?
It's a unexpectedly good quality product from China.

I don't like the new full metal Casio G-Shock GM-B2100 but this one is all the best bits combined (and for half the price ?).

It's big, bad and brutal.
Something different in my collection, full metal jacket!

Next watch: Tissot PRX Tiffany... ?

 

[Dee]

That looks great. Can you share what parts you used and the process?

I used a standaard Casio G-Shock GM-2100-1AER and a modding set from eBay.
You only have to unscrew four screws and take out the Carbon Core® and put it in the case.
You can use any GM-2100, there are different colors.
Tutorial video.

You can also use GA-2100, they are cheaper but don't have that metal dial finish and you need a different mod case.
Good luck!

 

[Dee]

Next watch: Tissot PRX Tiffany... ?

Meanwhile, my beater.

 

[Edward]

Back on topic, I would have no real interest in a watch that needed charging every day.

Says the Taycan owner after plugging in their Level 2 EVSE cable before bedtime.

In all seriousness, I wear my TAG Heuer x Porsche Connected smartwatch on workdays as a "tool" watch to monitor notifications on my phone and track steps / fitness. On weekends, I'll swap to a TAG Heuer Monaco, Breitling Navitimer, or other mechanical watch since I don't need to be connected to work or reminded to walk more!

I do not expect to see any 1st gen Taycans on the road in 25 years, just as you would never see anyone using a Motorola StarTac flip phone today. Unfortunately, the Taycan won't fit into my junk drawer! It's a whizbang hot gadget of the moment, and the true analogue (pun intended) to a mechanical watch would be an ICE 911.

 

[Dee]

I do not expect to see any 1st gen Taycans on the road in 25 years, just as you would never see anyone using a Motorola StarTac flip phone today. Unfortunately, the Taycan won't fit into my junk drawer! It's a whizbang hot gadget of the moment, and the true analogue (pun intended) to a mechanical watch would be an ICE 911.

If you were good at predictions you would've been filthy rich already. ?

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