Nice Watches

[RY213]

:facepalm: :banghead:

[GingeRRRBeef]

It's not baller or anything but I wanted something sporty. Picked it up today.

Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer Chronograph Watch SPC049P1
http://members.shaw.ca/yeunge/images/051.JPG
http://members.shaw.ca/yeunge/images/052.JPG
http://members.shaw.ca/yeunge/images/056.JPG

[Cos]

^^ damn I like that! Nice choice!

[statick]

Indeed, Seiko makes some nice sporty watches and that happens to be an excellent selection!

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by Silver_SpecV
It's not baller or anything but I wanted something sporty. Picked it up today.


Seiko makes awesome watches. Probably one of the most reliable pieces on the planet. Here's a watch at the top of my wish list, a seiko no less - check out that sweep!



ScEULiuuSek

[taemo]

after not wearing a watch in over a year my gf bought me this:
http://lib.shopping.srv.yimg.jp/lib/1more/snzg07k1-a.jpg

love it, always wanted a watch with bright dial.
haven't taken it off my wrist in over 2 weeks now.

[Cos]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Seiko makes awesome watches. Probably one of the most reliable pieces on the planet. Here's a watch at the top of my wish list, a seiko no less - check out that sweep!



That is a beautiful watch. How exclusive are we talking here?

[rage2]

The Seiko Spring Drives are awesome. Not my watch, belongs to one of the mods. Seiko Anata Spring Drive Chronograph GMT. Limited to 300.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/05.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/06.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/07.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/08.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/09.jpg

[TorqueDog]

Originally posted by [GaGe]
Kanye's new watch made me LOL

http://celebpromoter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kanye-West-Tiret-Watch.jpg Does the alarm start off by saying "I'mma let you finish, but..."?

[Cos]

What do the spring drives retail for?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Cos
What do the spring drives retail for?

A YouTube review says it's ~$3600. It's not that exclusive; you just have to find one haha.

Seiko's are awesome period. My Automatic is 25 years old from my dad and it's still uber accurate :)

[Cos]

Originally posted by flipstah


A YouTube review says it's ~$3600. It's not that exclusive; you just have to find one haha.

Seiko's are awesome period. My Automatic is 25 years old from my dad and it's still uber accurate :)

I was looking online and I saw as low as 1250 and as high as 10,000 so I didnt know.

I like them. May have to look at getting one.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Cos
What do the spring drives retail for?
The limited one I posted retails for $6500, if you can find one for sale, they usually trade at the $4000 mark.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Cos


I was looking online and I saw as low as 1250 and as high as 10,000 so I didnt know.

I like them. May have to look at getting one.

0vqMlmmJrKg

Personally, I'm not digging the thick profile (assumed it's because of the awesome mechanism) but it's an awesome watch nonetheless!

Good luck and post if you get one! :drool:

[rage2]

Shot some pics today.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/60.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/61.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/62.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/63.jpg

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by Cos


That is a beautiful watch. How exclusive are we talking here?

You'll see them pop up on timezone from time to time. The one I posted just sold on Timezone for $2200 (asking price). Other spring drives can be had for as low as $1300 used, but not as nice as the one above. I was about 24 hours too late on the one I posted as it sold in a couple days and I've been unable to find one since (other than new, about 5-6k online).

[rage2]

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01.jpg


MASTERPIECE COLLECTION "MP-01"

"More watchmaking, more mastery, more innovation…", was how Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, defined the future of Hublot a few months ago.

Following on from the BIG BANG, KING POWER and CLASSIC FUSION collections, Hublot is now presenting the fourth new line of watches, entitled MASTERPIECE.

As a result of reinforcing the manufacture's workforce in 2010 with a team of 30 staff of the highest level entirely dedicated to Grand Complications, Hublot is already (less than one year after their arrival) inaugurating this new line of watches, with an exceptional first piece dubbed MP-01 (as in MasterPiece No.1).

For the occasion, Hublot is presenting for the first time in its history a barrel-shaped piece, with a curved case made entirely from titanium. The column wheel chronograph movement is also barrel-shaped, with the even rarer distinction of being curved to follow the contours of the piece. Dubbed HUB5100, it was developed and manufactured entirely by Hublot, and comprises 384 components, with a total of 43 jewels. Thanks to its three barrels working in series, this exceptional calibre offers a 10-day power reserve, an indicator hand for which is situated on the back of the piece.

From an aesthetic point of view, the watch dial was skilfully openworked by expert hands so that the fine mechanics of the chronograph can be admired. There are three counters indicating: the chronograph seconds at 3 o'clock and the chronograph minutes at 9 o'clock, along with a small seconds counter at 6 o'clock. Another special feature to highlight is the indexes, which continue beyond the titanium bezel. An aluminium "metal grid" placed around the bezel rim rounds off the resolutely dynamic and distinguished design of this first piece, produced in a numbered series of just 100 pieces. Due to the complexity of their construction, only one or two models in the MASTERPIECE collection should be released every year.

[msommers]

^That's a sick fucking watch.

[rage2]

TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph

Like the Carrera 360, the Mikrograph has 2 escapements, but unlike the 360, both are visible in the caseback. The standard timekeeping escapement works at 28,800bph, while the 2nd chrono specific escapement operates at 360,000bph, allowing the chronograph to measure time at 1/100ths of a second. Unlike the 360, where the 1/100th counter was at the 6 oclock subdial, the Mikrograph will have the 1/100th counter on the big second hand. That big blue hand there sweeps once every second when the chrono is activated, making it much easier to see the 1/100th second reading when you stop the chrono.

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MIKROGRAPH_SEDUCTION_HD.jpg

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MIKROGRAPH_MUSHROOM_HD.jpg

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MIKROGRAPH_DOS_HD.jpg

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MIKROGRAPH_ECLATE_HD2.jpg

[rage2]

TAG Heuer Carrera McLaren MP4-12C

Grande date annual calendar chronograph complication. Design inspired by the upcoming McLaren MP4-12C roadcar. Carbon fibre dial, McLaren orange accents, 330 (top speed of the roadcar) in orange. Limited to 1000 pieces, only available through McLaren dealers and the McLaren e-shop.

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MP4.jpg

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/TAG_Heuer_MP412C_CAR2080.FC62862.jpg

[syeve]

^^Wow...that is a fantastic looking watch.

[rage2]

http://mastering-speed.tagheuer.com/

Video of the Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th second chrono @ 0:45s into the video. Looks awesome!

[rage2]

Friend is at SIHH in Geneva right now, wrist shot of the MP4-12C.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/mp412c.jpg

[TorqueDog]

Anyone have any suggestions for where to take their nice watches for cleaning? I have two watches I wouldn't mind getting cleaned and polished.

[rage2]

More pics of the Hublot MP-01 in the flesh from SIHH.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01-1.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01-2.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01-3.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01-4.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/mp01-5.jpg

[msouther]

I am looking for a new watch as my old Esquire (had for 11 years) cost me $300 is ready to be retired. I like the Movado Juro and I just noticed this one at Costco. It was around $600 but I am sure I can get one for a better price and also be able to use my credit card (points) to purchase it instead.

Any of you have a place you would recommend for buying watches online or the best local place you shop?

Thanks!

[rage2]

Panerai RADIOMIR 8 Days Ceramic - PAM 384

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam00384-front.png

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam00384-rear.png

Panerai LUMINOR Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronze - PAM 382

http://www.perpetuelle.com/IMAGEFOLDER/NiceEditImages/634308376291228929.jpg

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam00382-rear.png

Panerai LUMINOR Composite 1950 3 Days 47mm - PAM 375

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam00375-front.png

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam00375-retro.png

Panerai Luminor Composite - PAM 386

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam-386-620x620.jpg

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/panerai-pam-386-movement-620x620.jpg

[rage2]

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Automatic Tourbillon Chronograph

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/audemars-piguet-roo-automatic-tourbillon-chronograph-angle.jpg

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/audemars-piguet-roo-automatic-tourbillon-chronograph.jpg

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/audemars-piguet-caliber-2897.jpg

[rage2]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Classique 1959 Re-Edition

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/jaeger-lecoultre-Memovox-Deep-Sea_tribute-549x620.jpg

LeCoultre Special Amerique 1959 Re-Edition

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/lecoultre-Memovox-Deep-Sea_tribute_US-521x620.jpg

[5.0]

Panerai Luminor Composite - PAM 386

&

Panerai LUMINOR Composite 1950 3 Days 47mm - PAM 375

Love both of those, but can never see myself wearing a brown watch, donno why...

[flipstah]

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4914/watchy.jpg

SHE'S ALIVE! :clap:

Thanks to everyone who recommended Joe's at Sears! It took a month and a complete overhaul from Citizen directly, but I got it back today!

Working well and buffed up! :thumbsup:

Now for a new strap... Any recommendations where to get original straps?


Originally posted by flipstah
Anybody know a good repair place?

My Citizen needs some fixin' as the two small arms fell off (see 5-6 o'clock for the arms)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/dj_flipster/IMG_1559.jpg

[89coupe]

A buddy of mine just picked this up. I have no idea of the build quality but for the price, it seems like a decent watch?:dunno:

He only paid $250.00 for it. Anyone able to provide more info on it?

Watch Information
Brand name: Swiss Legend
Model number: SL-10006A-01-BB
Part number: SL-10006A-01-BB
Crystal material: antireflective-sapphire
Clasp: Buckle
Case material: stainless-steel
Case diameter: 49 millimeters
Case Thickness: 14 millimeters
Band material: Rubber
Band length: mens-standard
Band width: 28 millimeters
Band colour: black
Dial colour: black
Bezel material: black-ion-plated-stainless-steel
Bezel function: stationary
Calendar: Date
Movement: swiss-automatic
Water resistant depth: 330 feet
Warranty type: Manufacturer


http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/717uM9za7IL._AA1280_.jpg
http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/61rH3Hhaf4L._AA1000_.jpg

[bball2]

@89coupe

About $200 on Amazon.com after shipping / import fees:

http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Legend-1006A-BB-01-SB-Automatic-Collection/dp/B003D8KNIA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1295386167&sr=8-14

[89coupe]

Originally posted by bball2
@89coupe

About $200 on Amazon.com after shipping / import fees:

http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Legend-1006A-BB-01-SB-Automatic-Collection/dp/B003D8KNIA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1295386167&sr=8-14

he bought it off the Canadian Amazon, he had a $50 gift certificate...lol.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003D8KNCQ/ref=oss_product

But that doesn't help me with my question.

[Xamim]

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/swiss-legend-quality-186505.html

:dunno:

[msommers]

An automatic movement with sapphire face for less than 500 bucks? hmmm

this is a nice looking watch!

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/SWISS-LEGEND-Mens-Traveler-Automatic-Black-Leather-10005A-RG-01-BB-W_p_17749.html

[flipstah]

Originally posted by msommers
An automatic movement with sapphire face for less than 500 bucks? hmmm

this is a nice looking watch!

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/SWISS-LEGEND-Mens-Traveler-Automatic-Black-Leather-10005A-RG-01-BB-W_p_17749.html

Are you having doubts too? Because Automatics for <500 aren't known for longevity.

Bought three Fossil Automatics at 150-200 each and 2 are screwy (one is late/won't power up, the other's second timer doesn't work)

Haven't heard of Swiss Legend, coupe but it looks good! If it lasts long, then it's a steal of a deal!

[msommers]

The site I posted has them for $250 while the same watch on Amazon is over a grand. Something is up.

[Weapon_R]

The movement in those watches is a shitty Chinese brand. I wouldn't expect it to last for more than a few years. You want to find a watch that uses an ETA SA movement or a swiss in-house ($$) maker.

The ETAs are extremely dependable and will give you decades of service with proper care.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
The movement in those watches is a shitty Chinese brand. I wouldn't expect it to last for more than a few years. You want to find a watch that uses an ETA SA movement or a swiss in-house ($$) maker.

The ETAs are extremely dependable and will give you decades of service with proper care.
Yea, that's a marketing myth that's been pushed by the Swiss movement houses. No different than the Alberta Beef myth, or the Diamonds are Forever myth.

I believe that watch comes with a Seagull movement. The only problem with chinese movements is that they pump out so many, most of them have poor lubrication out of the box. Take it to a watchsmith, get it cleaned, lubricated, and regulated, and it'll perform as well as a swiss movement. $50-60 service.

Seagull has some pretty amazing movements that they've made in house, minute repeaters, double tourbillons, flying tourbillons, for a fraction of the price of the swiss houses.

All this coming from a Swiss watch snob. ;)

[Phenix]

So orients would be in this case too?

[rage2]

Orients use in-house movements. Don't know too much about 'em, sorry.

[rage2]

Some of SeaGull's cool movements...

Carousel Tourbillon
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Moon Phase Chrono
Ec_RVsSBAC0

Flying Balance Wheel
ozQOShD83gQ

Perpetual Calendar
http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f72/253782d1265124398-nice-seagull-watch-but-i-can-not-find-any-info-about-st2590g-jpg

Minute Repeater
http://www.seagullwatch.com/upfiles/product/pic_2008115111844909.jpg

http://www.seagullwatch.com/upfiles/product/pic_2008115111844432.jpg

Seriously, there's only a small handful of swiss houses that's made all of these different complications. Best part is, you can own a watch with a Seagull tourbillon for < $1k. Compared to a minumum $60k entry point for a Swiss tourbillon.

It's just too bad their own watches are so damn ugly. They really need to hire a good designer to make their shit pretty.

[msommers]

Interesting, thanks.

The major price difference is a bit concerning still. I doubt something like that would be replicated..

[Pacman]

Orient is owned by Seiko. A few years back, they were getting Seiko movements which are fantastic. Not sure what's going in them now, but I seem to recall reading they were using their own movements with various Seiko parts/designs.

[sneek]

Originally posted by rage2


Seriously, there's only a small handful of swiss houses that's made all of these different complications. Best part is, you can own a watch with a Seagull tourbillon for &lt; $1k. Compared to a minumum $60k entry point for a Swiss tourbillon.

It's just too bad their own watches are so damn ugly. They really need to hire a good designer to make their shit pretty.

...and by $1K you probably mean $100.

I have some pretty awesome looking tourbillons that are sub 100. I will post some pics later but amazingly, most of my seagull watches are more accurate than my Oris watches :( Parnis is one of my favorite cheap watch brands. Most of the time you can find their watches for sub 70US, they look great and their accuracy is usually within 6 seconds a day. That is a lot better than those terrible ST200 movements!

bAAg1teInZo

They are fantastic looking watches, and if they break in a year or so I won't cry. Most Parnis watches are pretty big though. I think that three or four of mine are 43MM or bigger.

As for swiss legend...I don't want to be a hater, but their are neither swiss, and in the watch world they are not a legend. IMO there is usually better options out there.

[statick]

Originally posted by Pacman
Orient is owned by Seiko. A few years back, they were getting Seiko movements which are fantastic. Not sure what's going in them now, but I seem to recall reading they were using their own movements with various Seiko parts/designs.

That's accurate, with exception to the Orient Star line which uses a few "premium" in house movements.

For a few hundred dollars, I'd much rather buy a Seiko or Citizen than a Swiss Legend. If the budget is stretched to around $500, many Tissot's and a few Seiko Prospex and Orient Star models are within striking range.

[syeve]

Originally posted by flipstah


Are you having doubts too? Because Automatics for &lt;500 aren't known for longevity.



http://www.thestrapshop.co.uk/images/divers/SL-Monster2.jpg

[GoChris]

I know almost noting about watches, but this looks cool. Can someone explain why there are turbines?

http://www.urwerk.com/watches_110.asp

[89coupe]

Originally posted by Pacman
Orient is owned by Seiko. A few years back, they were getting Seiko movements which are fantastic. Not sure what's going in them now, but I seem to recall reading they were using their own movements with various Seiko parts/designs.

So for $250 he's getting a decent watch?

[Pacman]

Originally posted by 89coupe


So for $250 he's getting a decent watch?

I've never owned one, but they are popular on the watch forums.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by Pacman


I've never owned one, but they are popular on the watch forums.

He still has that Swiss Army you sold him.

[statick]

Originally posted by syeve


http://www.thestrapshop.co.uk/images/divers/SL-Monster2.jpg

:werd:

[flipstah]

Originally posted by syeve



I stand corrected. Seiko Automatics rule! :thumbsup:

I should've said some <$500 are junk. I have a Seiko and it's lovely.

Anyone buy old-school, vintage watches? Show 'em off!

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by flipstah


I stand corrected. Seiko Automatics rule! :thumbsup:



Another newer "monster" diver

http://www.larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/com/photobucket/i466/19/07/d1/7a/107d08fb647e444378850323.jpg

[rage2]

Originally posted by sneek
...and by $1K you probably mean $100.
That's not a tourbillon just an exposed open heart escapement, or whatever they call em.

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by sneek


...and by $1K you probably mean $100.

I have some pretty awesome looking tourbillons that are sub 100. I will post some pics later but amazingly, most of my seagull watches are more accurate than my Oris watches :( Parnis is one of my favorite cheap watch brands. Most of the time you can find their watches for sub 70US, they look great and their accuracy is usually within 6 seconds a day. That is a lot better than those terrible ST200 movements!

They are fantastic looking watches, and if they break in a year or so I won't cry. Most Parnis watches are pretty big though. I think that three or four of mine are 43MM or bigger.

As for swiss legend...I don't want to be a hater, but their are neither swiss, and in the watch world they are not a legend. IMO there is usually better options out there.

Great post Sneek!

Agreed on both counts (Swiss Legend and the Parnis)

Parnis does a great IWC Homage that is worth checking out if your looking for a decent watch around the $100 marker.

http://www.jacksontse.com/

[5.0]

Nothing special, but a classic...

JFK Commemorative piece

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/51653250002001-20.png

50 years ago today, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was wearing this watch when sworn in as the 35th President of the United States. Now you can recapture that moment in time — and the class of Kennedy's Camelot — with the Omega JFK Watch ($9,100). Featuring a clean, numberless silver dial, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a yellow gold case, and a stately leather strap, this commemorative timepiece will have you looking as presidential as possible, and not in a nutsack-cutting, riding a wire fence sort of way.

[wildrice]

http://www.urwerk.com/images/watches/UR110-1.jpg


any idea how much this goes for?

[Type_S1]

Originally posted by wildrice
http://www.urwerk.com/images/watches/UR110-1.jpg


any idea how much this goes for?

around 100k?

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by Type_S1


around 100k?

More than that, didnt the original UrWerk watches go for over 250? I'm not 100 percent sure but i remember reading that somewhere.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by wildrice
http://www.urwerk.com/images/watches/UR110-1.jpg


any idea how much this goes for?

Whats the point of owning a watch that doesn't even look like a watch...LOL

Can you imagine trying to check the time if you were out on the town having a good time. Buddy asks you what time it its, and you look down at that...LOL....ummm.....one sec, its, ummmm....LOL

[syeve]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Another newer &quot;monster&quot; diver

http://www.larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/com/photobucket/i466/19/07/d1/7a/107d08fb647e444378850323.jpg

I just ordered the 779...I will post up some shots and impression when it arrives. Seems to good to be true for the price.

[rage2]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Whats the point of owning a watch that doesn't even look like a watch...LOL

Can you imagine trying to check the time if you were out on the town having a good time. Buddy asks you what time it its, and you look down at that...LOL....ummm.....one sec, its, ummmm....LOL
That's when you pull out this sucker...

http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stuart-hughes-iphone-4-diamond-rose-edition-1_1rinH_48-450x316.jpg

Press the diamond home button, and it'll read nice and clear! :rofl:

[adamc]

http://www.uhrenhandel.de/images/cv2014-ft6007_2.JPG


Just picked this guy up as a new daily driver.

[adamc]

Think I might try to pick up a strap similar to the Grand Carrera to replace the OEM rubber job.

The rubber clad croc + red stitching is really nice.


http://www.watches-reviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tag-grand-carrera-rs2.jpg

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by syeve


I just ordered the 779...I will post up some shots and impression when it arrives. Seems to good to be true for the price.

That would be awesome. I'd love to see one on someone's wrist to see how it looks. Thanks.

[benyl]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


That would be awesome. I'd love to see one on someone's wrist to see how it looks. Thanks.

Wow, that is a pretty nice watch for $150.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006IHHN4?ie=UTF8&tag=gardenthermom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0006IHHN4

Too bad it doesn't have a sapphire crystal.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by benyl


Wow, that is a pretty nice watch for $150.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006IHHN4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=gardenthermom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0006IHHN4

Too bad it doesn't have a sapphire crystal.

Weird. Just noticed that too. Even the "new" monster (SNZF47K1) has a mineral crystal. Wonder why they'd do that on an otherwise impressive watch.

Surprising that the one you linked goes for $150. I see them sell on timezone all the time for more than that, used :dunno:

[RY213]

Originally posted by adamc
http://www.uhrenhandel.de/images/cv2014-ft6007_2.JPG


Just picked this guy up as a new daily driver.
Wow nice, congrats! How much was it? Im looking for a similar watch, was thinking the Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster Pro...

[rage2]

Originally posted by adamc
Think I might try to pick up a strap similar to the Grand Carrera to replace the OEM rubber job.

The rubber clad croc + red stitching is really nice.
Love the carreras. The model you purchased is the last of the current design, as it's being replaced by the new 1887 in the next year. It'll be a classic for sure.

As for the strap, I actually have a spare one with no buckle. I'll have to see if it fits the carerra, pretty sure the grand carerra straps aren't interchangeable.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by adamc
http://www.uhrenhandel.de/images/cv2014-ft6007_2.JPG


Just picked this guy up as a new daily driver.

Nice watch Adam!

Here is another option......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Di-Modell-Rallye-Black-Watch-Strap-Red-Stitch-19mm-E0-/150453062288

I wear the version with the black stitching on my speedy pro, and it's a great quality strap for the price.

The guy on Ebay must have ordered a custom lot with red stitching as nobody else seems to have them........

[adamc]

Thanks guys!

@rage, oh really? Nice, I would be interested in that.
I think you're right about the GC and Carrera straps not being interchangeable, I'm pretty sure the GC is 22mm between the lugs, whereas the Carrera is 20mm.

I love the GC strap though, it's perfect, especially with the titanium clasp.
They retail well over $500 from what I've seen.

This is actually my first Tag, and I was hoping you would chime in with some info. I did zero research before I bought this, didn't even price shop, which is not like me at all. Total impulse purchase. I saw a similar one in Tourneau on Oahu a couple years ago and I regretted not picking it up then, so I bought this one after about 10 seconds of deliberation.


@JD, thanks man, long time no talk too!
That strap looks great. I think the best fit for this watch would be a padded leather strap with red stitching and a deployant clasp. The perf leather & red stitching is a bit busy for my particular taste.

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/images/elite/Navigator/Navigator%202/Navigator%20Watchstrap%20550.jpg

[Pacman]

Here is another option, that will be much less expensive than the Tag factory strap. There is one that is a black gator grain with red stitching.......

Cost is probably around $50

http://www.hirschag.com/en/product-lines/100-m-w-r/grand-duke/

Hirsch makes straps for most of the big brands like Tag, Omega etc

[rage2]

Originally posted by adamc
Thanks guys!

@rage, oh really? Nice, I would be interested in that.
I think you're right about the GC and Carrera straps not being interchangeable, I'm pretty sure the GC is 22mm between the lugs, whereas the Carrera is 20mm.

I love the GC strap though, it's perfect, especially with the titanium clasp.
They retail well over $500 from what I've seen.
Yea, not selling my strap haha. My GC Calibre 36 came with that strap and I purchased the rubber strap to make it look more like the concept watch. I think it was over $500 when you add the cost of the titanium deployment as well, and that's after discount. :eek:


Originally posted by adamc
This is actually my first Tag, and I was hoping you would chime in with some info. I did zero research before I bought this, didn't even price shop, which is not like me at all. Total impulse purchase. I saw a similar one in Tourneau on Oahu a couple years ago and I regretted not picking it up then, so I bought this one after about 10 seconds of deliberation.
If you look back further in this thread, both ICEBERG and I had our eyes on the exact same watch. I knew that with the introduction of the Calibre 1887 that this would be the last of the current line of Carreras, which I love. I ended up going with a LE version of it instead, the Lewis Hamilton 2008 F1 Championship edition.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/89.jpg

[lint]

^^^ you need to post up a family shot of all your watches. can't keep track any more

[rage2]

Originally posted by lint
^^^ you need to post up a family shot of all your watches. can't keep track any more
haha, yea, I've lost track long ago. :rofl:

It's not easy taking pics of all the watches together, I've tried, and it takes forever to setup because there are so many. Here's a Hublot family shot, a little more managable.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/64.jpg

An older TAG Heuer family shot, which is missing another 10 or so since the pic was shot.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/63.jpg

I have a hard time trying to remember what those other 10 are... haha.

[Pacman]

bottom right on the "tag family" shot..........is that a handwind Carrera vintage or one of the reissues?

[rage2]

It's a reissue of the '64 Carrera. Arguably the best re-edition Heuer that TAG has released. Even more accurate than the 40th Anniversary Monaco.

It's so nice to look at, but it's way too small at 36mm, I wear it only a few times a year.

[Destinova403]

Damn your watch collection makes me sooooo jealous :drool:

[Weapon_R]

wow impressive collection :drool:

[Pacman]

Originally posted by rage2
It's a reissue of the '64 Carrera. Arguably the best re-edition Heuer that TAG has released. Even more accurate than the 40th Anniversary Monaco.

It's so nice to look at, but it's way too small at 36mm, I wear it only a few times a year.

Nice, so it's the one with the handwind lemania movement that goes in the speedy pro?

I've never held one, but have read they wear a bit small at 36mm. That watch has always interested me, as I really like that movement.

[rage2]

^^ Thanks, been working on the collection for some time now. Won't stop growing. :rofl:

^ Lemania 1873 to be exact. If you want to check it out, lemme know. I work downtown and can always add that watch to my rotation for a day or 2.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by rage2
^^ Thanks, been working on the collection for some time now. Won't stop growing. :rofl:

^ Lemania 1873 to be exact. If you want to check it out, lemme know. I work downtown and can always add that watch to my rotation for a day or 2.

I've got a couple of speedy's and a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute with the same movement. The Navitimer has a modified gear as it's a 24 hour dial, which is impossible to tell the time on.

[lint]

Originally posted by rage2
^^ Thanks, been working on the collection for some time now. Won't stop growing. :rofl:

I think that collection is worth more than my house.

How do you even decide what watch to wear when you have 30+ pieces?

[rage2]

It's kinda sad, but I actually have a process. Basically decide before Friday, go and take 5 out of storage, put 5 back in, and rotate through those 5 during the week.

Well sometimes it's 5, sometimes it's 2, depends on the mood I guess lol.

The stainless ones gets the least amount of wear since they scratch so easy. The ceramics gets the most. There are a few really rare pieces that have never been worn.

[adamc]

Absolutely sick collection. I can definitely sense a theme going on there.

What's next on the want list?

[shox]

Got a high res pic of the TAG collection on the catalog? Going to make it my desktop haha!

[lint]

what's the typical premium for ceramic over the stainless steel equivalent?

[rage2]

Originally posted by shox
Got a high res pic of the TAG collection on the catalog? Going to make it my desktop haha!
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/tagbg.jpg


Originally posted by lint
what's the typical premium for ceramic over the stainless steel equivalent?
Realistically? Nothing. You can get ceramic watches for $100. Of course, that wouldn't make much business sense, so there's a significant gap between different types of materials... the more "exotic", the bigger the gap. In the case of ceramics for Hublot, here's what the prices looks like for your basic Big Bang:

$12,000 - Stainless Steel Case and Bezel
$13,000 - Stainless Steel Case, Ceramic Bezel
$15,000 - Ceramic Case + Bezel

Other materials, $16k for tungsten, $20k for tantalum, $25k for cermet (what they make ammunition with), $42k for platinum, goes on and on haha.

[Weapon_R]

Just picked up a couple Steinhart watches. I was so impressed with these watches I ended up buying the white faced one a couple weeks after the black one.

Excellent build quality and prices at around $500-1500. All with swiss eta movements, many with manual winding mechanisms which is a first for me but very cool. Accuracy is top notch and build quality rivals watches 5x the price. On to a couple pics:



Steinhart Nav_b
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/images/items/SteinhartNavBuhr2L.jpg

Steinhart Nav_b limited silver edition #315/333
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/images/items/SteinhartNavBSilverLEL.jpg

[taemo]

would you mind telling me where did you get the Steinhart? I'm interested on the standard Nav_b one.

just a history info but the Steinhart was one of the watches that were issued by the German Air Ministry during World War II to Air Crews for specific long range flying missions.

I had the chance of buying an authentic WW2 one but turned it down as it was around $800


Originally posted by Weapon_R
Just picked up a couple Steinhart watches. I was so impressed with these watches I ended up buying the white faced one a couple weeks after the black one.

Excellent build quality and prices at around $500-1500. All with swiss eta movements, many with manual winding mechanisms which is a first for me but very cool. Accuracy is top notch and build quality rivals watches 5x the price. On to a couple pics:



Steinhart Nav_b
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/images/items/SteinhartNavBuhr2L.jpg

[Weapon_R]

You can either order it from www.steinhartwatches.de or buy used from timezone. I think Steinhart is shipping for March as they are backed up right now.

I will sell the black one for $400 if you are interested. Excellent condition. I prefer the white one myself

[Cos]

If taemo isnt interested, ill take second dibs

[msommers]

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/4109/marinechronometervintag.jpg

I like!

Kind of a noob...was is VAT and do we have to pay it?

[Weapon_R]

VAT is a euro tax, and no we don't have to pay it. Shipping is pricey at $30 euros and you will get hit with some customs/duty when it arrives too.

[taemo]

weapon_r ygpm :D

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

You need a special permit or something to legally import alligator/croc products. Something about endangered species list or something? I had no idea croc/gators were endangered.

If it's already imported and purchased, I was told to declare it before travelling, so that when I come back they know I'm not importing it.

Of course you usually won't have a problem. But if you come across the border and they think you're importing it (no proof that you're travelling with it), customs has been known to cut the strap up, or confiscate the watch.

Pain in the ass but totally worth it!

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/539/16199866.jpg

Most comfortable strap I've ever worn. :thumbsup:

[kaput]

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[Cos]

^^ Spare Parts