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

vbuskirk · Feb 4, 2011

I've been wondering whether people tucked them back, despite that the Cordovan isn't finished on the underside. It doesn't bug you?

benjamin831 · Feb 4, 2011

Is the Leffot strap worth it? It's extremely extremely expensive for a strip of leather.

impolyt_one · Feb 4, 2011

Originally Posted by benjamin831

I finally got my Sinn back from repair after a 2 month wait! Apparently the axel holding the rotor snapped.

How much did they charge you for service? 399 Euro?

KtownGreg · Feb 4, 2011

Originally Posted by vbuskirk

I've been wondering whether people tucked them back, despite that the Cordovan isn't finished on the underside. It doesn't bug you?

Yes, later in the day I tucked it in the opposite direction. Better look.

Originally Posted by benjamin831

Is the Leffot strap worth it? It's extremely extremely expensive for a strip of leather.

Yes, and agreed.

impolyt_one · Feb 4, 2011

CSCoHammers7, you aren't gonna much anything in gold within your price range, but $2500 would get you a used JLC Reverso Classic in steel, some Longines models, used Seamasters, an Air-King and a leather strap, maybe an old IWC portofino from 90's.

venessian · Feb 4, 2011

I agree. The desire for a gold case at under $2K is going to really limit choice.

Cuttingboard · Feb 4, 2011

Yeah, I have my heart set on an IWC Portugieser Automatic Ref. 3531 (My Holy Grail Watch) but they're difficult to find or way too expensive. Especially since I was recently married and need to buy a new house.

Ag229487 · Feb 4, 2011

I have a vintage Omega speedmaster that is about 26 years old. I have had it overhauled once before, about 7 years ago. They charged $600 for this.

I just took my watch in last week becaues the bezel popped off and the crystal is a little cracked. They are claiming it needs another overhaul.

Am I getting ripped off or is this reasonable? Is the overhaul necessary? They claim Omega is telling them this. To me it runs fine; I'd be happy with just a fixed bezel and glass.

Cuttingboard · Feb 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Ag229487

Am I getting ripped off or is this reasonable? Is the overhaul necessary? They claim Omega is telling them this. To me it runs fine; I'd be happy with just a fixed bezel and glass.

Maybe, depends on how much the bezel cost...here's a link to OEM bezels.

Just to give you an idea, my watch guy replaced my vintage 1959 Omega with an OEM crystal, gasket,oil/cleaned and machined a mainspring for $225.

Ag229487 · Feb 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

Maybe, depends on how much the bezel cost...here's a link to OEM bezels.

Just to give you an idea, my watch guy replaced my vintage 1959 Omega with an OEM crystal, gasket,oil/cleaned and machined a mainspring for $225.

I would pay that gladly. I just want my watch back already!

I think I'm getting jerked. Plus, the bezel is not broken, it just popped off. Can't they just re-attach it?

Cuttingboard · Feb 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Ag229487

I would pay that gladly. I just want my watch back already! I think I'm getting jerked. Plus, the bezel is not broken, it just popped off. Can't they just re-attach it?
Yeah...I would they would be able to screw or pop it back on. Where did you send it? New Jersey?

Rambo · Feb 5, 2011

Alright guys, now that I've got a few watches in my stable, I need something nice to put them in. So, recommend me a watch box please. Criteria:

-window to see inside
-no winder (pointless for me)
-fits at least 6 watched (hey, gotta plan for the future!)
-not too expensive

Any suggestions?

venessian · Feb 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Ag229487

I have a vintage Omega speedmaster that is about 26 years old. I have had it overhauled once before, about 7 years ago. They charged $600 for this.

I just took my watch in last week becaues the bezel popped off and the crystal is a little cracked. They are claiming it needs another overhaul.

Am I getting ripped off or is this reasonable? Is the overhaul necessary? They claim Omega is telling them this. To me it runs fine; I'd be happy with just a fixed bezel and glass.
What is the current estimate? $600 7 years ago for only an overhaul seems high to me. But, yes, if the last overhaul was 7 years ago I would recommend one at this time.

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

Maybe, depends on how much the bezel cost...here's a link to OEM bezels.

Just to give you an idea, my watch guy replaced my vintage 1959 Omega with an OEM crystal, gasket,oil/cleaned and machined a mainspring for $225.
Right. That's more like it. I had clean/oil, new OEM crystal, new crown/pin, new gasket done last year on a 1958 Seamaster for around $250.

venessian · Feb 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Rambo

Alright guys, now that I've got a few watches in my stable, I need something nice to put them in. So, recommend me a watch box please. Criteria:

-window to see inside
-no winder (pointless for me)
-fits at least 6 watched (hey, gotta plan for the future!)
-not too expensive

Any suggestions?

Something from here maybe?

CSCoHammers7 · Feb 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Coal_Mining_Polak

^ I'm in the same boat (price,small wrist, age.) I love my Seiko 5 Auto for daily wear, incredibly reliable and unbelievably inexpensive (I got mine for $50!) If you're looking for dressier, than I would go with a classic American watch a la Lord Elgin, Bulova, Hamilton, Benrus, Gruen...etc. Avoid anything larger than a 40mm case.

Originally Posted by Kappelan

I can recommend to you guys something like these Longines

http://www.authenticwatches.com/long...l26764783.html

http://www.authenticwatches.com/long...l26734783.html

Originally Posted by dsgNYC

I'm also looking for a nice, first real watch for less than $2K. I really like a lot of Longines' Master Collection. Here's one that may interest you:

Flagship Heritage - L4.795.4.72.2

Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

Tissot Heritage Visodate Automatic is good bang for the buck - $650

Originally Posted by impolyt_one

CSCoHammers7, you aren't gonna much anything in gold within your price range, but $2500 would get you a used JLC Reverso Classic in steel, some Longines models, used Seamasters, an Air-King and a leather strap, maybe an old IWC portofino from 90's.

Originally Posted by venessian

I agree. The desire for a gold case at under $2K is going to really limit choice.

Thanks so much for the suggestions guys! I really like the Longines' Master Collection now that I look at it and they might be the most accessible for me at this time for what I want. Cuttingboard, I've heard Tissot are good entry level from some friends too, so that's still an option for me as well if I want to get this started sooner than later. impolyt_one, thanks for that direction too! I suppose an extra 500 can't hurt for something that (should) last me a long time

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