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

[impolyt_one]

love the Damasko.

 

[sf_esq]



nah bro...
im talking about the navy blue OE racing perforated leather strap not the OEM bracelet



photo courtesy of mav @ watchuseek

Nice. Where can I find a strap like that? Looks awesome on that watch. Love the blue on blue.

 

[junior varsity]



Nice. Where can I find a strap like that? Looks awesome on that watch. Love the blue on blue.

authorized dealers or omega boutiques...
its not blue and blue its blue on black (stock speedmasters are black faced)

 

[venessian]



love the Damasko.

Thank you. I really like it too. So many great watches in this thread.

 

[Rambo]

Can any of you guys knowledgeable in repairs speak to this: I took my Oris and Seiko into one of the high end shops today to appraise service. They refused to service it stating that Seiko and Oris do not release parts to them and that all repairs for those brands have to be in house (sent back to them). This sounded like bullshit to me, since they use completely generic movements. Thoughts?

 

[Achillus]

I actually dig that watch because it's not on the og bracelet, I hate newer Speedy bracelets with the polished accents. I am sick of NATOs as much as the next guy, but it works on that watch. I like the original Speedy bracelets but I don't want a Speedy bad enough to spend more than say, a stack on one, and I can't figure out all the different Speedmasters out there. I know the ones I've seen that I can afford have the ugly bracelet.

nah bro...
im talking about the navy blue OE racing perforated leather strap not the OEM bracelet



photo courtesy of mav @ watchuseek

Wonderfull Omega. Need one of those aswell.

 

[Achillus]



impolyte, i hated my speedy bracelet, but got a 1171 which is much less bulky and doesnt have those tacky polished links (same reason i dont go for the GMTIIC).
you can get a good condition speedmaster professional for around £1200 and the 1171 around £100. a bit more than you specified but it's worth it, one of my favourite watches.
also, if you don't take to it, you'll almost certainly get your money back if you flip it.

Try to use a strap. Would make it mutch better.

 

[bbhewee]

Given some of the pictures I've just seen, and although I don't need a third chrono, I think an Omega Speedy is in order as my prospective watch purchase...

 

[junior varsity]



Given some of the pictures I've just seen, and although I don't need a third chrono, I think an Omega Speedy is in order as my prospective watch purchase...

daytona > speedmaster

 

[impolyt_one]

yes, and go for the Ferrari over the Taurus, won't cost much more. Like 8 times, but who's counting?

 

[Bjorn2]



Can any of you guys knowledgeable in repairs speak to this: I took my Oris and Seiko into one of the high end shops today to appraise service. They refused to service it stating that Seiko and Oris do not release parts to them and that all repairs for those brands have to be in house (sent back to them). This sounded like bullshit to me, since they use completely generic movements. Thoughts?

Could be correct:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/8...nes-anti-trust-allegations-against-large.html

 

[junior varsity]



yes, and go for the Ferrari over the Taurus, won't cost much more. Like 8 times, but who's counting?

i think its about 2x? but you its a daytona... the holy grail of rolex will never depreciate a penny.. while the speedmaster will be worth half the price you got it for the second you walk out of the store

 

[ismelllikepoop]



i think its about 2x? but you its a daytona... the holy grail of rolex will never depreciate a penny.. while the speedmaster will be worth half the price you got it for the second you walk out of the store

Might as well go for the patek and think of it as an investment

 

[Getzione]

Dont see many JLC's here.

I just got my hands on a Master Calender.

First day of wear;



On a Loro Piana 4 season twill;

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The back;

 

[Achillus]

Given some of the pictures I've just seen, and although I don't need a third chrono, I think an Omega Speedy is in order as my prospective watch purchase...

daytona > speedmaster

Submariner beats both. No watch can win from this.