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Thanks Mimo! Gosh, was over on TPP this morning, for my daily pre-work surf, and saw some vintage Rollies. I really want a 1675.And the bakelite version (I think):Some other pretties...
Figure out which piece you would really love to own and then make that your goal, be it a Rolex, a Lange, a Journe or whatever. If a Rolex is what you want there are tons of great options. But if what you seek is a fine 2 or 3 hand dress watch...having a Rolex or other sport watch will still leave your desire for a fine dress watch unsatisfied and you will still have that nagging itch that needs scratching. Good luck with whatever you decide.Well, the new SD is one of the ideas... The other is saving up for a VC Traditionelle or a Journe Chrono Bleu, or potentially a Lange, AP RO 15202, Nautilus, something of that ilk.
What a great way to start the morning. The Calibre Dive watch will also be available on a bracelet for close to $9K I'm really curious to see the new Rotonde in steel, which should come out around the fall. It will be the first time that case has been offered in steel, it will have I believe a day night indicator, a second time zone and some other complication, use an in house movement and come in at I believe at close to $9,500 retail. That should be a very interesting piece. Hope you had lots of fun at the Cartier event.Attended a Cartier event today where they promoted their new Calibre de Cartier Diver, launched at SIHH earlier this year. Will go on sale tomorrow.
Sorry for the crappy pic. 42mm case size and 11mm height - very interesting. It's their first serious dive watch (depth rating of 300m), and the stainless steel version on a rubber strap is retailing in the low $8000s.
I really like that shirt ... beautiful. And as always fantastic combinations.
Yes I am. Keep saving as tough as it may be; I know Frilly unloading his dealer's entire Rolex inventory is not making things any easier.
Attended a Cartier event today where they promoted their new Calibre de Cartier Diver, launched at SIHH earlier this year. Will go on sale tomorrow.
Sorry for the crappy pic. 42mm case size and 11mm height - very interesting. It's their first serious dive watch (depth rating of 300m), and the stainless steel version on a rubber strap is retailing in the low $8000s.
Nuke - for sure don't let us sway you. We here on TWAT (at least I do) love to live vicariously through the various new acquisitions of its members. Although I think a Rolex would look great in your stable, that's not a reason alone to plop down that much for something that doesn't really sing to you - unless you just have stacks that you need to burn through.
Save for the dream. Unless you're like me and like to get distracted every now and then. But I can't say I really have a grail that's in Lange/Patek territory. Mine are much more affordable. For now. Well If you discount the JLC Extreme Lab 2..
Figure out which piece you would really love to own and then make that your goal, be it a Rolex, a Lange, a Journe or whatever. If a Rolex is what you want there are tons of great options. But if what you seek is a fine 2 or 3 hand dress watch...having a Rolex or other sport watch will still leave your desire for a fine dress watch unsatisfied and you will still have that nagging itch that needs scratching. Good luck with whatever you decide.
What a great way to start the morning. The Calibre Dive watch will also be available on a bracelet for close to $9K I'm really curious to see the new Rotonde in steel, which should come out around the fall. It will be the first time that case has been offered in steel, it will have I believe a day night indicator, a second time zone and some other complication, use an in house movement and come in at I believe at close to $9,500 retail. That should be a very interesting piece. Hope you had lots of fun at the Cartier event.
That's a beauty!
I'm not a fan of a rubber strap on nice watches...so I'd want to see it on a bracelet. I have seen the Calibre bracelet on the standard model. I'm curious to see if it gets modified at all, for the diving version. Its a nice watch, but probably not for me. Although, a few friends that are big Cartier collectors are very interested in acquiring one.And you know, I saw the Bracelet for the Calibre watch... it was a bit underwhelming. I really want to see the dive watch in the flesh though.
As an aside... I wonder how much I really like watches with bracelets. I find myself drawn less and less towards watches on a bracelet, and more towards watches on leather or gator. More of a comfort thing, especially while typing.
As related above by DLJr, I am in a unique position right now where my expenses are low, and my income is (relatively) high. I also have no one who can tell me what I can and cannot splurge on. So I have a unique opportunity to make an irresponsible decision, and plunk down some cash on a Journe, VC, Patek, AP, etc. I feel like the window is ever-decreasing. Once marriage comes along, so does home ownership, furnishing said home, bills, etc.
Haha! Although it is pretty sweet, that may be a little out of my price range. Plus, I would rather have a Lange at that point . Great minds think alike...
I saw some pics of that GMT on watch anish... but I seriously doubt it looks so subdued IRL.
That guy should take a couple of links out, but maybe he feels he wouldn't be getting his money's worth.
As an aside... I wonder how much I really like watches with bracelets. I find myself drawn less and less towards watches on a bracelet, and more towards watches on leather or gator. More of a comfort thing, especially while typing.
Ahhh the good ol' days. For a watch-a-holic these can be the golden years. Don't get me wrong, my wife has been fantastic about this obsession and most of my collection has been obtained during our time together, but I completely feel you.
Throw kids into the mix(?) and it becomes a real balancing act for most of us.
Seeing as how you're young, mobile, and successful I almost want to tell you to go all out with reckless abandon. Almost.. hint hint.
Ahhh the good ol' days. For a watch-a-holic these can be the golden years. Don't get me wrong, my wife has been fantastic about this obsession and most of my collection has been obtained during our time together, but I completely feel you.
Throw kids into the mix(?) and it becomes a real balancing act for most of us.
Seeing as how you're young, mobile, and successful I almost want to tell you to go all out with reckless abandon. Almost.. hint hint.
+1
Yeah - once kids come to the equation, behaviour totally shifts and your start doing a lot more "estate" planning. While you can afford it, why not? You'll have a longer window over which to enjoy your watch(es), too.
I have not bought a single watch since the birth of my kids.
I have not bought a single watch since the birth of my kids.