What watch are you considering picking up next?

[Idontgram]

I’m sure many would agree that the thrill of discovering a watch, reading multiple reviews, setting up notifications, checking sold prices and looking at what can go from the current collection to fund it, can often exceed the thrill of actual ownership. I think that’s probably why I can’t help buying more.

Also, sometimes that passion is fleeting and I move on before purchasing, but it’s still exciting while it lasts!

For me, currently, it’s a Seiko SPB197.

I’m not looking for PMs, this isn’t a WTB, but rather a I think I might buy this, at some point, maybe...

What’s yours??

[Tom-P]

Zenith Chronomaster Sport.

[RLE]

Over the last few weeks I seem to have developed a new obsession with Doxa. Owned the 1000t, 1200t and a host of vintage 300 models that are all worth a small fortune now, but I’ve decided I want, no need, a 300 re edition and probably an Aqualung. Despite moving all of my old ones on with little interest in revisiting the brand for a number of years the chase has started. Of course the “lust” factor is increased knowing they are not readily available.

[LondonNeil]

Zenith chronomaster sport, white dial. Or a white dial seamaster. Saving up, one of those.... Or something else, will be for my 50th. 2 years to save.

[Justin Case]

Explorer 36mm.

[Christian]

Something relatively inexpensive and probably from Hamilton for me...Intramatic, Pilot Pioneer or Field Mechanical maybe.

[unclealec]

I would love a Submariner, but have sworn never to wear a Rolex due to dichotomic visual impact syndrome.
If only there were an acceptable alternative.....

[Ivan Drago]

I’m probably going to go with the new moonwatch.

I’ve just checked the now discontinued 39 explorer on watchfinder and they are listed them at 9.75k.

Absolutely crazy.

[beechcustom]

Despite being 'not in to chronographs' I find myself drawn to the Speedmaster moon watch obviously there's a wealth of information out there that I'm yet to jump in to but is there such a thing as a 'best bang per buck' model that I should be looking at?

[Christian]

Despite being 'not in to chronographs' I find myself drawn to the Speedmaster moon watch obviously there's a wealth of information out there that I'm yet to jump in to but is there such a thing as a 'best bang per buck' model that I should be looking at?

I owned two previously and thought after their huge price jumps over the years, the Moonwatch doesn't represent particularly good "bang for buck" any more for such a basic feeling watch. 2020 seemed to be a year where prices went silly - driven by the new version and the discontinuation of the FOIS model. At the start of last year, there were Sapphire Sandwiches going unsold for £3300 and FOIS would stay for ages on SC for £2600. 15-months later and you can add £1k to those prices, which makes me feel like they have gone OTT.

I find myself drawn away from the Moonwatch to the more modern models with sapphire glass and modern movement. I now have the Mark 2 reissue.

If you are willing to look beyond the Moonwatch at other Speedmasters, I think best value is found in some of the vintage Mark 2 models as long as you get a good example. I've also seen some keenly priced "reduced" models (the automatic version) kicking around from time to time.

[beechcustom]

I owned two previously and thought after their huge price jumps over the years, the Moonwatch doesn't represent particularly good "bang for buck" any more for such a basic feeling watch. I find myself drawn away from the Moonwatch to the more modern models with sapphire glass and modern movement. I now have the Mark 2 reissue.

If you are willing to look beyond the Moonwatch at other Speedmasters, I think best value is found in some of the vintage Mark 2 models as long as you get a good example. I've also seen some keenly priced "reduced" models (the automatic version) kicking around from time to time.

I did a quick search on sc and the mk2 does seem very good value compared to the moonwatch so thanks for that and I'll add it to the considerations. I did try a reduced on a while ago and I liked it but that was before I 'got' larger watches so it may be too small for my tastes nowadays. I got a Seamaster Diver 300m back in October but the bracelet is too loose so I will be taking it back to the AD for resizing soon. I'll take the opportunity to have a look at the Speedy range as much to get an idea of the sizes than anything else. Cheers.

[Kevin]

On the list for a Batgirl GMT.
Going to pop in to the AD next week for an adjustment on a lockdown purchase, might have a chat about changing to an Oyster bracelet.
But not really that fussed. I have the Oyster on a couple of other watches it might be nice to have a change.

[wileeeeeey]

Yacht-Master 42

[M1011]

ND Sub is the only watch on my hit list currently. No doubt I will therefore buy and sell a half dozen watches in the interim

[pacifichrono]

Not sure, but need to sell 3-4 before I buy another!

[kultschar]

As a former 42mm Explorer II owner - I wouldnt mind seeing how different the new version wears with the small
tweaks, much like the new Subs.

Fancy a black dial this time round

[oldoakknives]

As a former 42mm Explorer II owner - I wouldnt mind seeing how different the new version wears with the small
tweaks, much like the new Subs.

Fancy a black dial this time round

I'd like to try on a new Polar Exp II, I like the idea of the new movement and don't mind the other small changes.

[Pupp]

Have a hankering for the ‘right’ Franck Muller. Not too blingy ; a really nice dial, precious metal (a darker rose gold if I can find one), something like a retrograde seconds Long Island.

Treading very carefully!


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[eciton]

Well, since I've just received a Nomos Metro 38 and I have a Unimatic U2 arriving tomorrow, I should say 'nothing'.

But I have a serious obsession with the Cartier Tank Solo XL and it's probably going to lead to me doing something really rash in the next couple of weeks...

[Speedie]

For investment a Patek 5167a is on my list.

[mjc1216]

This...should already have it but the numbers from Omega have not been reaching dealers as promised.

[Kamakazie!]

Probably a Philip Watch Caribbean although there are a few others I'd like to add if they come up.

[bigweb]

I'm picking a new Skydweller up Today and going to speak to them about getting me a Day Date 40 for my 40th next summer.

No idea if that is feasible but going to try at least.

[daveyw]

I'd like to get a Vacheron or Lange three hander.
My biggest problem though is deciding what to sell in order to justify the new purchase!

[Stegeorgy]

Have a need for a reverse panda dial to complete my collection.
The Zenith Chronomaster is lovely but I am doing the right thing and splitting my budget to hopefully purchase a Rolex for my wife’s retirement and our 30th wedding anniversary. On a list but warned could be 12 months.
I will then settle on the new Tudor Blackbay reverse panda ....no doubt a wait for this also.

[tommyzzj]

Have a need for a reverse panda dial to complete my collection.
The Zenith Chronomaster is lovely but I am doing the right thing and splitting my budget to hopefully purchase a Rolex for my wife’s retirement and our 30th wedding anniversary. On a list but warned could be 12 months.
I will then settle on the new Tudor Blackbay reverse panda ....no doubt a wait for this also.

I was brave enough to go to my local AD and asked to be put on 'the list' for this (my mother loves it...) still nothing a few months later... we ll see!

[dixie]

Hopefully one of these :)

[Smileyguy70]

Hopefully one of these :)

YASSSSSSSSS

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[Mark lowman]

I’m saving up now month by month . I’m trying to not be distracted by anything under a 1k as that will cause a delay . Thoughts are to get to 2k and see what pops via auction or general 2nd hand with either a Speedie date in the 7750 dial iteration with panda or reverse panda. Or a vintage Wittnaur , Gallet , crossover Heuer / Tag 1000 series. If any small windfall was to occur ( doubtful sadly )then definitely think latest model Tudor chrono’s are the best looking since the Big Blocks and would definitely be on the list

[Joppers]

I've got a real hankering for an IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun.

I've never owned a ceramic watch before, and really like pilot's watches!

[RogDen]

I don’t have a Chrono so thinking of a Speedy Pro next, but wont be for a while as I have to pay for the Air King first.


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[tommyzzj]

Never tried on a Daytona and would love to... zenith or 116520 (anything non-ceramic)

[notenoughwrists]

The unobtainium panda-dial Tudor Chrono.
Am on a couple of waiting lists of Dealers that I have used before.


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[wigdog]

I'm quite taken by the Bulgari Octo Finissimo stainless blue dial. Anyone have one or tried one? Aiming to get up to London boutique and try one at some stage.
https://www.bulgari.com/en-gb/103431.html

[McBeardy]

Same as last year for me. When have spare cash Oris 65 Arabic numbers, Nomos Club Dunkel, then hoping Tag Monaco towards the end of the year.

Only other watch that I would pick up is an older Tag Aquaracer WAN2110 maybe.


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[Sinnlover]

I can honestly say that there is nothing I am currently interested in.
I will continue to pick up the UK issued watches I want to add to the collection as and when the appear on the market but I have no idea what will be next.
There has not been a new watch (bar the recent Synchron) that has tempted me for a long time.

[earlofsodbury]

For the first time in a long time, I don't know.

My perfect Next Watch would be a solar-powered day/date GMT chronograph with an orange dial, superb legibility and a hardened steel case, 41-44mm, good WR, sapphire crystal, <1K. Since nobody makes - or will ever make - such a thing, I'm a little stuck...

I do have plenty I need to sell, and I would like to change my Sinn U1 for a U1B. At some point I plan to return my Dekla to Germany for a re-dial and different hands, as the blue-on-blue I have is a challenge to my presbyopia. At some point I may do something similar with my Damasko DSub3 - have it redialled with the blue DSub2 dial and change the crystal for a no-outer-antireflective-coating one, but that can wait for servicing time, which should be years away!

[Doug86]

Tricky one!

I'm still really quite drawn to the Zenith Defy Ceramic, especially in black. That might be a purchase if I can find one at sensible money new.

I do have a very tidy full 16570 polar that I might like to move on/trade up to a 16710 pepsi bezel. It's a watch I've always loved but have never had the pleasure of owning.

The 16520 Zenith Daytona I picked up from here will get smartened up this year with a very light polish. I swore I'd only wear it for special occasions but it's the comfiest watch I've ever worn so it's getting plenty of wear.

[Tom-P]

My perfect Next Watch would be a solar-powered day/date GMT chronograph with an orange dial, superb legibility and a hardened steel case, 41-44mm, good WR, sapphire crystal, <1K.

Ruddy hell yes, I thought, read on, read on, that sounds perfect, I'm all over that, what is it? ...

Since nobody makes - or will ever make - such a thing, I'm a little stuck...

... damn, you had me there.

[earlofsodbury]

Ruddy hell yes, I thought, read on, read on, that sounds perfect, I'm all over that, what is it? ...



... damn, you had me there.

Soz. Wonder how many of us it would take to make a group-buy from someone like Dekla or Ickler financially viable?

It's the sort of thing Citizen could make, but they usually blow it with fiddly, over-complicated dials, with too many tiny numbers - I know because I have something that ticks all of those boxes except the orange bit -



...looks fine at this scale, but I cannot read the subdials or see the chrono seconds properly without specs.

Must stick it on SC at some point, great watch for someone with better eyesight than me.

[RAJEN]

For the first time in a long time, I don't know.

My perfect Next Watch would be a solar-powered day/date GMT chronograph with an orange dial, superb legibility and a hardened steel case, 41-44mm, good WR, sapphire crystal, <1K. Since nobody makes - or will ever make - such a thing, I'm a little stuck...

I do have plenty I need to sell, and I would like to change my Sinn U1 for a U1B. At some point I plan to return my Dekla to Germany for a re-dial and different hands, as the blue-on-blue I have is a challenge to my presbyopia. At some point I may do something similar with my Damasko DSub3 - have it redialled with the blue DSub2 dial and change the crystal for a no-outer-antireflective-coating one, but that can wait for servicing time, which should be years away!

You lost me at solar powered.

[aamaci]

Rolesium Yacht-master 16622 for me. My first Rolex.
Going to view it next Tuesday, then decide if I want to part with a (for me) colossal amount of pennies. If its in good nick, I'm sure I will.....

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[Pitfitter]

Taken a fancy to a petetual calendar watch, unfortunately every time I look at what is out there the price bands increase, need a nice lottery win now.

[aamaci]

Rolesium Yacht-master 16622 for me. My first Rolex.
Going to view it next Tuesday, then decide if I want to part with a (for me) colossal amount of pennies. If its in good nick, I'm sure I will.....

A

.....and picked up yesterday! Very pleased with it I have to say. Due to the curved-down nature of the lugs it is very comfortable to wear.



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[Smileyguy70]

Rolesium Yacht-master 16622 for me. My first Rolex.
Going to view it next Tuesday, then decide if I want to part with a (for me) colossal amount of pennies. If its in good nick, I'm sure I will.....

A

You will fall in love buddy!

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[MartynJC (UK)]

One is in the cross-hairs - fingers are poised on the trigger

15450ST.OO.1256ST.01

- this will “cost me” two watches from my collection.

[Smileyguy70]

You lost me at solar powered.

Lol. Dont get stuck in the dark

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[Smileyguy70]

Id love to get a gmt master 2 pepsi with a jubilee bracelet. But they have really shot up in price and i fear i may have waited a Little too long.

Even a rootbeer id love, but again i just cant get hold of one.

[Hooshabak]

Probably going to buy a IWC MK XVIII petit prince in next week or so

And the new BB chrono

[M4tt]

Whatever takes my fancy on ebay next.