The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Bleedblue]

One vote against the PAM. There are wristwatches, and there are watches that have humans attached to them. This is the latter for me.

 

[Medwed]

Not considering the Panerai
Just thought it was a cool watch

I may pick up a Tudor black bay as my next watch for when I want to give the Daytona a break

What is the deal with Tudor watches ? I have seen vintage ones bring at auctions as much as Rolex from the same model range. In other words why these cheap, me-too watches are so popular. When they were new they had Rolex cases with cheap, generic movements inside. Now that they are old cheap generic watches why the hell they cost so much? Is this a Houdinky-effect?

 

[Mr. Moo]

I keep wanting to like Panerai. They look nice in photos. But something about them looks dead and meh to me in real life.

 

[kimmo]

What is the deal with Tudor watches ? I have seen vintage ones bring at auctions as much as Rolex from the same model range. In other words why these cheap, me-too watches are so popular. When they were new they had Rolex cases with cheap, generic movements inside. Now that they are old cheap generic watches why the hell they cost so much? Is this a Houdinky-effect?

Everything old by Rolex is expensive, so by logical deduction, Tudor (by Rolex) must be at some point. Probably it will be like the 5711 tulip craze at the moment.

 

[Dino944]

What is the deal with Tudor watches ? I have seen vintage ones bring at auctions as much as Rolex from the same model range. In other words why these cheap, me-too watches are so popular. When they were new they had Rolex cases with cheap, generic movements inside. Now that they are old cheap generic watches why the hell they cost so much? Is this a Houdinky-effect?

First of all, vintage Tudors are rugged, dependable, easy to get parts for, and have some interesting details that separate them from their Rolex siblings. Second, as in most industries, when the items someone wants gets out of their price range they look for alternatives. If vintage Ferraris are going through the roof and then out of some would be buyer's price range, they start buying vintage Maseratis and Astons (prices on those start to go up as demand goes up). With watches, maybe someone wanted a Red Sub or a manual wind 6263 Daytona, but they can't afford one...but they can afford a Tudor Sub "Snow Flake" or a Tudor "Monte Carlo" or Tudor "Big block" chronographs which have similar looks but are a fraction of the price... well eventually prices on those start to go up as nicer ones get snapped up by collectors. Also, in terms of auction prices, you are probably thinking in generic terms a Tudor Sub vs a Rolex Red Sub are not the same, and not priced the same. Yes, you can maybe get a more common, newer Rolex Sub for the same money as a Tudor Sub Snow Flake, but maybe that's not what the would be collector wanted, and a mint condition Snow Flake is probably rarer and more difficult to find than a more recent Sub. In addition, many vintage collector are very specific about what they want, and when the right example comes along they will pay what it takes to get it. Anyway, consider yourself lucky, as you don't seem to like them, so that leaves you with money to buy something else.

 

[clee1982]

got out work early today and check out ALS, really liked the boutique edition, and definitely wears larger than dimension suggest.

 

[gyasih]

Has anyone purchased a watch band from Everest? I am looking at getting something like this costumed.

https://www.everestbands.com/collec...r-for-rolex-oyster-perpetual-deployant-buckle

 

[harveyrabbit]

I was considering changing out the bracelet on my sub for a strap. I wasn't sure how to go about it. I found a video that now has me thinking I may leave well enough alone.

 

[cchen]

Pretty simple..... get a springbar tool, take bracelet off....

 

[dan'l]

Not sure if it's mentioned in the video, but you might want to cover the lugs with tape first, to avoid scratching them when you re-insert the spring bars.

 

[gyasih]

Not sure if it's mentioned in the video, but you might want to cover the lugs with tape first, to avoid scratching them when you re-insert the spring bars.

Very important!!!

 

[Bleedblue]

It is important, when buying a watch strap, to ensure that it matches your dog.

Omega Aqua Terra from the vertical bar generation. Leffot cordovan strap.

ETA: yes, I know that previously I said my BLNR was my "one watch". And it is. Mostly.

 

[muddy250]

PO all week

 

[OscarO]

Hard to beat my classique, easy to dress up, but also works to more casual outfits imo

 

[Texasmade]

You don't see too many Breguet watches out in the wild.