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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

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Not super vintage... I'd prefer something "newer"... like mid-90's and up and obviously clean. My first idea was a 2nd hand Zenith of some type. Movements will vary I suppose with the quality of the watch. It will be a "good" dress watch for the next couple years before I'm ready to upgrade.

I know I'm not being terribly specific but part of that was to yield suggestions from the wisdom of the forum at large I wouldn't have otherwise thought of. Thanks!

that's a great start Roger!... what model Omega is that? ( auto preference but not mandatory )
 
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Just came across the Zenith Class Elite Moonphase - any thoughts on this watch (not my pic)?

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If you plan on upgrading so soon I'd actually recommend saving some money and just getting the auto version of the Stowa MO, and putting the savings towards the upgrade.
 

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If you plan on upgrading so soon I'd actually recommend saving some money and just getting the auto version of the Stowa MO, and putting the savings towards the upgrade.


Thanks DL... It's funny you say that b/c my other two ideas that came admittedly without much consideration were exactly the Stowa MO or possibly a Nomos Orion. Stowa bang-for-buck is great and I think I would enjoy that. I'm not very knowledgeable about Nomos.

The Tukker... I REALLY like that Zenith you posted, but those are pretty pricey new... did you find one 2nd hand somewhere you'd be willing to share? ... that's a beauty!
 
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You can't go wrong with Nomos either. Honestly the short term upgrade would make me lean to the less expensive watch, and then keep it as more of a "beater" for travel or what have you. But only you can really make that decision.
 

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First off, just an aside--the speedy's dial is black, kind of a dark grey though in certain lights.

Being in Japan certainly complicates matters. I have bought and sold plenty of watches through Timezone. What watch do you have right now? Do you have any?

And I completely understand not having the money to spend. And there is nothing wrong with buying a watch to tide you over. I think it might be a good idea though to buy two watches that fit different spots in your collection. For example, if you buy the B&M, and then the Speedy, you have two sporty but sorta dressy chronographs. It might be better to buy a three hander with date, or something of that ilk, and then the Speed while you can. Just my 2c.

Also, in re the applied moonphases--I think what is most important is having a moonphase that has some depth to it. The Patek certainly has 'depth,' as does the Lange. My MUT Moon's moonphase is a bit flat, but I do love it all the same
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. Still, I prefer Lange's or Patek's, but then, that certainly goes with the territory!

For the sake of comparison...

I don´t have any good watch. Bought some swatch watch with a dial I like, but it´s super cheap and the case is plastic. Basically bought it just to have something to wear. Now, I´ve come to like wearing watches, and would like something I can wear with confidence. I am also a huge fan of white dials with leather straps. The A. Lange & Söhne one posted here was just amazing, unfortunately far off my price range.

Thanks for the good advice. I´ll decide upon getting the condition confirmed.
 

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I am not sure how one would characterize this detailing (see close up pic below). Applied or non applied?
Also, in re the applied moonphases--I think what is most important is having a moonphase that has some depth to it. The Patek certainly has 'depth,' as does the Lange. My MUT Moon's moonphase is a bit flat, but I do love it all the same :). Still, I prefer Lange's or Patek's, but then, that certainly goes with the territory! For the sake of comparison...
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in general i am not much of nit picker when it comes to watches, but i really wish these both had a dot between the 31 and the 1. sorry to be a debbie downer. i love both the watches, that just struck me in the close ups.
Baumer & Mercier, Considering buying this used for around 1200$. Think it looks great, currently waiting for confirmation on the condition. It seems to have this model number: [COLOR=333333]MV045216[/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]Does anyone have any good information on the movement, or any tips? Says it´s automatic.[/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]Would be my first "better" watch, and kind of between this and some Oris watch. Want to buy the Omega Speedmaster Professional in the future, but currently it´s a bit too expensive. I have read many different opinions of the Baumer & Mercier watches, but personally I think this would look amazing with a brown leather (possibly matt crocodile) strap. Open to other suggestions![/COLOR]
i have this in the blue faced non chrono version and i love it. if you like the chrono above, i highly recommend it. and the price seems very fair.
Oh stop it, the pair of you. Now everybody, breeeeeaaaaaathe.....
i would marry this watch.
 

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in general i am not much of nit picker when it comes to watches, but i really wish these both had a dot between the 31 and the 1. sorry to be a debbie downer. i love both the watches, that just struck me in the close ups.

i would marry this watch.

WHAT? Are you sure about that, stitchy? You wouldn't go CRAZY like the guy in this picture once you realize that THERE IS NO DOT BETWEEN THE 31 AND THE 1???????




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WHAT? Are you sure about that, stitchy? You wouldn't go CRAZY like the guy in this picture once you realize that THERE IS NO DOT BETWEEN THE 31 AND THE 1???????
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lol, indeed that is an issue, maybe because it is in a different color font, it did not jump out at me. also, like i said, its a nit pick that i would likely never had thought of had i not been looking at a macro pic.
 

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lol, indeed that is an issue, maybe because it is in a different color font, it did not jump out at me. also, like i said, its a nit pick that i would likely never had thought of had i not been looking at a macro pic.

Eh, as with most marriages I suspect you can learn to live with such a minor quirk. Especially if you did end up with this rather dazzlingly beautiful spouse.

Was it DerekS or someone else who wrote a few pages back that it's basically like quibbling over Cindy Crawford's mole or something...
 
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Perhaps a dumb question (pardon my ignorance), but my first watch out of college was a Speedmaster reduced. Besides the obvious size difference, is there a big difference between the Speedmaster reduced and the Speedmaster? I found the reduced was okay, but the crystal got scratched easily and it lost it's appeal pretty quickly (for me).
 
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Eh, as with most marriages I suspect you can learn to live with such a minor quirk. Especially if you did end up with this rather dazzlingly beautiful spouse.

Was it DerekS or someone else who wrote a few pages back that it's basically like quibbling over Cindy Crawford's mole or something...


dont know who said it, but i heartily agree. :)
 
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