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

[bullethead]

^there was one on TZ not too long ago-not sure if it sold.

 

[Newcomer]

The Reverso Ultra Thin is gorgeous. I would love to get my hands on one .

As an aside, I have been timing my JLC Master Control over the last 3 days. Happy to say, that three days have passed, and it has neither gained nor lost a second. God I love this watch.

 

[dshap]

Another vintage Heuer arrived today:

 

[dopey]

Nice. I have a non-GMT bull-head Autavia (with a rotating diver's bezel). I am envious of your buckle. Is that period-true?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Thanks for the input guys. I've been itching a bit to get one.
Is anyone here from Canada? I'd like to get some advice regarding bringing in a watch from outside the country; dealing with customs and such. Prices here are far more higher than the US.

If you are buying new you will most likely get hit with duty, gst etc. I wouldn't be surprised if it was about 15-20%. No problems through Amazon though. If you buy used off TZ I would have it shipped via USPS priority post.

I paid customs fees on the first purchase just over 2k. It was about $100 in duty but I can't remember if the seller used a courier or USPS. My second purchase shipped through USPS registered mail was about $200 and I paid nothing.

I am still trying to figure customs out, but with other purchases, I find I have had the best luck shipping through USPS.

 

[dshap]



Nice. I have a non-GMT bull-head Autavia (with a rotating diver's bezel). I am envious of your buckle. Is that period-true?

Thanks.

The buckle is unfortunately a modern reissue.

 

[chiggah]



What can i get for about $1500-$2000 second hand?
After a classic look like submariner or dressey ones

Thoughts on these 2 here guys ?

http://www.styleforum.net/t/293707/rolex-datejust-1601

http://www.styleforum.net/t/277090/1953-omega-vintage-seamaster

 

[mburer]

What do you guys think of this?

 

[Cylon]

Thoughts on these 2 here guys ?
http://www.styleforum.net/t/293707/rolex-datejust-1601
http://www.styleforum.net/t/277090/1953-omega-vintage-seamaster

I like the seamaster personally

 

[oisin]

so i too am in the market for a speedmaster pro, but i'm really gun-shy since this will be my first big watch purchase. I assume cylon saw this on TZ and decided to pass, so I'm wondering why? Not the best deal I've seen but seems decent. Maybe I'd rather get a newer one for $2,400-$2,500 with box and papers but these are not coming around as often as I thought, so I tempted to pick it up.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=1773461&start=0&rid=113515

 

[oisin]



 
I like the seamaster personally

but a 1953 watch shouldn't look so good, should it?

 

[in stitches]

Curious question. Does anyone here own a watch from Roland G. Murphy, or have you ever handled one? Guy makes his own watches here in PA, wondering what level he plays on.

http://www.rgmwatches.com/

 

[Newcomer]



Curious question. Does anyone here own a watch from Roland G. Murphy, or have you ever handled one? Guy makes his own watches here in PA, wondering what level he plays on.
http://www.rgmwatches.com/

From what I have seen, RGM watches are generally well regarded. Their base watches all use some sort of ETA variation, but their in-house stuff is intriguing. The logo really messes their watches up for me, in my most humble of opinions.

 

[in stitches]



From what I have seen, RGM watches are generally well regarded. Their base watches all use some sort of ETA variation, but their in-house stuff is intriguing. The logo really messes their watches up for me, in my most humble of opinions.

would agree on the logo, kinda mehish, but i would love to see one in person.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



but a 1953 watch shouldn't look so good, should it?

I don't mind redials if you know what you are getting. For that reason it might be a bit high. I wouldn't buy the rolex. Saw a 1945 Brietling today on TZ that had me drooling though. $1800.