Reply With QuoteAgree with Ryan. This was for Only Watch in June
https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/tudor-...nly-watch-2023
I'd be interested in seeing that. But expecting expensive.Originally Posted by ryanb741
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Agree with Ryan. This was for Only Watch in June
https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/tudor-...nly-watch-2023
Rather have a bb54 blue than a pelagos 39 blue personally
Or a 36/37 ranger
Not a Bruce Lee fan, but I do think this is kinda cool
https://www.fratellowatches.com/seik...han-bruce-lee/
Also whilst the colour way (or lack off) isn't my cup of tea, the lume is
https://www.fratellowatches.com/intr...mited-edition/
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That could be interesting, local AD has the 42mm GMT in black & green, they do look great
What’s your source?
The new Seiko GMT's in the mm styled case do look great. I liked the ice blue dial model with that stunner of a blue bezel.
I handled four. Two black. One green. One ice blue. Every single one of them has QC issues. If it wasn't misaligned hour and minute hands, it was a misaligned GMT hand. Two had cross threaded crowns. It isn't good enough, sadly.
If I was going to buy one then it would be the ice blue model, but I would have to check it over first.
Last edited by j111dja; 19th September 2023 at 14:14.
I have seen some images. Not cheap though at circa 2k!
Another rather nice Oris, a wearable 40mm divers 65 chronograph. That’s two appealing designs in the last month, they seem to be doing something right. Though I could live without the rivets on a modern watch, no matter how charming they are on a vintage bracelet.
https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch...aller-version/
I do like the look of this, bi-compax without a date and with a rotating bezel in a "heritage" size case (though it may be relatively thick). Have I lost track of prices or does 4500 USD sound a bit pricey vs something like a Tudor?Another rather nice Oris, a wearable 40mm divers 65 chronograph. That’s two appealing designs in the last month, they seem to be doing something right. Though I could live without the rivets on a modern watch, no matter how charming they are on a vintage bracelet.
https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch...aller-version/
Ant
EDIT: I see it's on the UK site for £3450 on bracelet or £3300 on strap. So it could be a pretty attractive prospect during sale-time :-)
Last edited by frp422; 19th September 2023 at 14:16.
I had the same reaction. £3450 is a little more reasonable but it’s still a bit much for an Oris with an SW500. Not sure 100m qualifies as a dive chronograph. Chrono skin diver?
15.4mm thick by all accounts.
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What about this aa a Seiko GMT option?
LE Seiko Prospex SPB411 1969 Navigator Timer Reissue
That looks amazing but I can't find it online.
What about this aa a Seiko GMT option?
LE Seiko Prospex SPB411 1969 Navigator Timer Reissue
I like this new Sixties chrono from Glashutte Original;
https://monochrome-watches.com/stone...3-specs-price/
42mm, 12.4mm thick & 9,200 Euros
IIRC it will be released at some time in November. Likely too early at the moment for it to be on AD websites for preorder.
Quite liking this pending release from Farer…
https://farer.com/products/portobello
Thats a nice looking chrono
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Blancpain has recently announced Act lll for the Fifty Fathoms anniversary. A limited edition of 555 pieces in 9ct Gold/Bronze 41.3mm with 100hr power reserve from the 1154 P2 movement. I'm sure they will sell but I think this has been such a wasted opportunity by Blancpain, yet again. In steel and a non limited edition and they could have been on to a winner.
You’ve got to admire Blancpain’s absolute pigheaded stubbornness. The loud and clear desire of potential customers, for a 42mm steel non limited edition FF, repeatedly ignored. It’s as if they don’t want to make money. Which is strange given Swatch groups recent bid to boost their profile.Blancpain has recently announced Act lll for the Fifty Fathoms anniversary. A limited edition of 555 pieces in 9ct Gold/Bronze 41.3mm with 100hr power reserve from the 1154 P2 movement. I'm sure they will sell but I think this has been such a wasted opportunity by Blancpain, yet again. In steel and a non limited edition and they could have been on to a winner.
While I’m at it, I think they should also bring back the Leman range.
Yep, not sure of the UK RRP but looks like $32k so around £30k on a Nato and what looks like fairly minimal finishing on the movement compared to the standard 45mm.
Agree with all of that especially bring back the Leman
Very nice. Does anyone know if the
Sellita SW510M b movement is an integrated chrono movement or one with a chrono module added?
I think it’s a Valjoux 7750 derivative
Edit https://www.watch-wiki.net/doku.php?id=sw_510
Yep it is
Last edited by Sinnlover; 24th September 2023 at 13:09.
Ah ok thanks
Picture by wornandwound.com
AP Swatch done right! For $195. Kudos to D1 Milano!
Hands-On: the D1 Milano Polycarbon Sketch
https://wornandwound.com/review/hand...carbon-sketch/
THIN is the new BLACK
Picture by me (at Worn & Wound)
Picture by wornandwound.com
AP Swatch done right! For $195. Kudos to D1 Milano!
Hands-On: the D1 Milano Polycarbon Sketch
https://wornandwound.com/review/hand...carbon-sketch/
£165 so not an OTT price and actually looks pretty cool
Picture by wornandwound.com
AP Swatch done right! For $195. Kudos to D1 Milano!
Hands-On: the D1 Milano Polycarbon Sketch
https://wornandwound.com/review/hand...carbon-sketch/
Good stuff. Love the watch. Be interested to know how it withstands wear-and-tear over time.
I've had an eye on D1 Milano since they launched - they do a better job of the integrated bracelet styling than the brands it derives from IMO, and I fancy a number of the 'Polycarbon' watches, but am wary of the 'soft touch' finish, as I suspect it wears easily.
What do we thunk of the new Maen Skymaster?
https://www.maenwatches.com/products...finder-edition
I love the looks of it, but maybe its a bit high at 38x13,4mm? And what about the movement and price??
Good looking watch, but 7750-derived movements do need a lot of room, then you have to factor-in the 100m WR (where 50m would be fine for what's essentially a dress watch), and the ineve]itable 'retro' box crystal, adding yet more mm... Plenty of similar watches are ~15mm thick, I guess this one saved a bit being hand-wound.
£1800 puts it up against some stiff competition I suspect.
If it's the movement you like, you can get it cheaper elsewhere. If it's the looks then it's a good movement to have. They took the rotor out to get the thickness down as it's a very chunky movement. It depends on how long you keep your watches. I wouldn't recommend it for quick flipping but it is a lovely watch to own.
THIN is the new BLACK
I like it, but I like the Farer posted by colin t above a bit more (https://farer.com/products/portobello).
Very comparable watches: same movement, almost exactly the same dimensions, both 10ATM. Very similar price too at current €/£. The Maen more "classic" in design, the Farer a bit bolder, I'd say. Which is preferable very subjective, as on most objective measures they might as well be the same watch.
Last edited by Fullbreakfast; 28th September 2023 at 16:16.
It puts me in mind of the movie Tron. In your picture it looks almost more like an early computer graphic than a real watch.
I like it.
Last edited by Fullbreakfast; 28th September 2023 at 16:16.
Thanks guys. I can’t make up my mind if it’s well worth the money. €2250 feels a bit rich.
For me it has fantastic looks for a chrono.
I might be missing something, but doesn't the page you linked to say it's €1800?
The pushers protrude far too much. It’s a shame because apart from the pushers, it looks great. Not a bad price, either.
It shows € 2.250 (Euro’s) on my screen? The one on the jubilee bracelet??
This one...
Sorry but I think it is a ridiculous amount of money for that.
Plenty of decent Chrono's for way less money.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I would be inclined to agree.
Rather like those. The blue ‘Michigan’ one is fab.
A couple of Zodiac watches with crazy lume
What a horrible idea for a case back engraving...from the site:
Each limited edition watch will come individually numbered, shown on both the engraved caseback and on a matching certificate of authenticity. Next to that, the caseback will have a custom engraving:
''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, SELL TO WATCHFINDER''
It seems that it’s €400 less expensive ordering in the UK.This one...
Such as?
Haven’t seen that. That’s aweful!
I do find this utterly bizarre too.
Oh dear, how embarrassing.
You would think Watchfinder would know better.
I guess the in-EU price includes local VAT and the UK price doesn’t. But a UK buyer presumably gets hit with +20% VAT on import, giving a similar cost.
That makes the comparable Farer about £500 cheaper. Plus it doesn’t have anything stupid written on the back of it.
It’s worth noting that MAEN are about to launch a whole series of Skymaster 38s, including fetching pandas and reverse pandas. Some of these may be preferable to the Worn and Wound special edition, and they might be priced more attractively too.
https://www.maenwatches.com/collecti...r-38-mkiii-mct
On the apparent size of the pushers, they may be normal sized pushers on a watch that at 38mm, is smaller than the usual Speedmaster and Daytona. I’m a fan of 38mm for wearability, particularly on Datejust style designs, though watches with a tool bezel or tachymeter can usually handle a little more without becoming overwhelming, even on slim wrists. 39mm may have helped with the proportions, but at least it’s not 40mm like everything else at the moment. It would be good to try one on and not just judge from the pictures.
On the price, it’s not clear how value retention will work long term with recent brands at this end of the market, but it’s a useful price bracket and someone needs to fill it. Chronos from the big name Swiss brands now cost what we used to pay for a nice car, and cars cost what we used to pay for a one bedroom flat. MAEN have come up with some appealing designs so I hope they do well.
EDIT - just realised the price of the standard one is on there, converted from Euros it’s £1285 so not a huge amount for a chrono.
Last edited by Itsguy; 30th September 2023 at 10:26.
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