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

[CTLION]



Hey guys,
any of you have any experience purchasing from chrono24?
The vendors on the site seem to sell watches at a much lower price...from what I gather, the site + its premium/pro vendors are legit, but was wondering if anyone actually bought from them. Let me know, thanks!

I have shopped but never bought. My kicker is usually buying from a seller in the United States. That way if something goes wrong ai can track them down.

That being said I have heard nothing but good things.

 

[Cleav]



Even with the date at the 3, this one is whispering to me. At $1,300 it's attainable, though indulgent at my level. I don't mind the date on this one either as the overall dial still feels very well balanced and elegant. This is the kind of classy, elegant, and not ubiquitous look that I had in mind when I started looking for a dress watch. I'm going to say that my search for a first real watch (one whose dial doesn't feature a Disney character or the logo of a sports franchise) is over. Damn It Mimo... and thank you http://junghanswatchesusa.net/MEISTER/027-4110-00.html

That Mimo, he damn good Bill this is good stuff

 

[Kid Nickels]

^ yes very cool although I'm not familiar with that brand.

 

[Bill Dlwgosh]

I'm not familiar with that brand.

That's part of the attraction

That Mimo, he damn good

That guy's suggestions are on track to set me back thousands of dollars...

 

[Cleav]



That's part of the attraction

Bill, you know it makes sense. I'm with Mimo, if I get him right, in that if that discipline dictates then I would be cash rich and time (pieces) poor!

 

[Kid Nickels]



That's part of the attraction

I can understand... it's unique, very cool. In that same department I've considered along with Stowa and Nomos. I'm still knocking around in the whacked out Rado my father-in-law gave me! haha. (although I've got a few others pieces anyway)

 

[mimo]

Quote:
No, I'm poor in both cash and timepieces. Just, I know that when I have the cash, thanks to the siren voices of TWAT, watches have assumed an unnatural importance in my priorities for future purchase. Even now, having clothes to wear is barely holding the lead.

 

[Bill Dlwgosh]

It's Cyber Monday at Jomashop and that Seiko I posted is now at a kind of funny $64, so yeah, I bought one. It's a watch for less than the price of a Hober tie. It'll hold me over until I get the Junghans.

 

[mimo]

Congratulations! Make sure you post some wrist action when it arrives.

 

[Bill Dlwgosh]

Congratulations! Make sure you post some wrist action when it arrives.

In a thread that features $80,000 (and more) watches I confess that I wasn't anticipating a 'congrats' on a $64 dollar purchase, but I'll take it.

I really am looking forward to that Junghans (thanks again) though. I've worked a crazy amount over the last 3 weeks and made a crazy amount (by my very modest standards) and don't mind indulging. Trouble is, as a contractor, I never know exactly when I'm getting paid. The Seiko will get me through the holidays handsomely and be appreciated as a daily for some time, I'm sure.

 

[Bill Dlwgosh]

No doubt There is wonderfull collection of Watches from Omega...

yes,The gold engraving on the back is all done by hand,thank you

 

[mimo]

Bots?

Anyway, Bill, I get you - I'm in a very similar boat. Except I didn't make any money this month! Or what I did, I already spent on cloth for a new dinner suit and a large number of horn buttons for the cloth I already have. Because. Apart from needing clothes that fit me, after having effectively gone out of business twice in the last three years, I feel the need for a little joy back, and new clothes always help. So will new watches. I've a feeling you might have been through the mill yourself in the last few years.

The thing is, even at a few dollars, I think a proper watch is worth appreciating. I was really pleasantly surprised by the joy I got from a $200 Seiko. That I liked it so much was also part of the reason I cancelled the Stowa: it's just not enough of a step up in the same function and style. I mean, it looks fabulous and I'm sad I'm not getting it. But deep down I know that it's also a stepping stone to a Sub or a least a Black Bay in that category, so I might as well wait for that. And there are so many others - another dress watch, something sporty but not dive-y, etc., etc.

So my point is this: if it turns out you really like the Seiko, you might end up not wanting the Junghans at all, as a next step in the same category. It might be worth looking in a different direction to add some variety of style and use instead, or holding out for a bigger leap.

Either way this **** is crack. We are doomed.

 

[no frills]

Either way this **** is crack. We are doomed.

Love the frankness and honesty in the last two pages of this thread as to why we buy what we buy and why we do what we do. Thumbs up!

 

[no frills]

Rolex today!

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/****** Apparently I live on Instagram too - mainly timepieces, shoes, attire and the occasional cheeseburger. @no_frills_vc. ******/

 

[mimo]

This being your watch version of "dressing down"! Those adelaides are beautiful btw, flannel suit looks pretty great too.