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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
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Solideliquid
Member
Partying at Disney!
Evening edition with milanese loop!
Evening edition with milanese loop!
IonicSnake
Banned
I have my eyes on the Casio Protrek PRW 3000. Anyone got this watch and can give me some impressions? Seems to have gotten pretty good reviews but would be nice to hear what owners have to say.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Does anyone still sell this? Can't find the cream and blue anywhere.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
That's the white face, not the cream.
sixteen-bit
Member
gorgeous
whatsinaname
Member
That looks sooo good.
GalacticSushiman
Member
The mix of brush and polished steel, the overall balance, and the proportions are all perfect.
Congrats mate!
sixteen-bit
Member
Not possible to compete with pwack's GS from a few posts ago, but here's my pretender; SARB035 which I got a couple of weeks ago.
PjotrStroganov
Member
Not possible to compete with pwack's GS from a few posts ago, but here's my pretender; SARB035 which I got a couple of weeks ago.
We all know the GS has some muscle behind it but when it come to design this is on par with it.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
The new omega globemaster is 39mm and 12.5mm thick.
I really want one now.
I really want one now.
Not possible to compete with pwack's GS from a few posts ago, but here's my pretender; SARB035 which I got a couple of weeks ago.
Also an awesome watch!. Speaking of which, I got a well used one for sale right now. I'm the third owner and its four or five years old and running a bit slow. Trying to get $215 or so on the forums, but I'd do $150 for a Gaffer. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-sarb035-$215-2336066.html Bracelet looks way more scratched in photos than real life. I'm a shitty photographer.
MistakenMobius
Member
It's that period again of the year.
I'm a little down in the dump and i'm thinking about buying a tacky expensive watch i don't need to compensate
I'm a little down in the dump and i'm thinking about buying a tacky expensive watch i don't need to compensate
GalacticSushiman
Member
Which one? For what? Come on stop teasing us!
It's that period again of the year.
I'm a little down in the dump and i'm thinking about buying a tacky expensive watch i don't need to compensate
It's that time of the year when I tell you not to
Seriously though, the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual is ridiculously cool, not so expensive, and 'fun' (not tacky, but it could work
) with the color dial...MistakenMobius
Member
Which one? For what? Come on stop teasing us!
It's that time of the year when I tell you not to
Seriously though, the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual is ridiculously cool, not so expensive, and 'fun' (not tacky, but it could work
So when will i be able to buy my Hublot and look like a russsian oligarch?
GalacticSushiman
Member
Now I hope to see a crazy cool piece for peanuts
You don't get to, that's the beauty of it!
Seriously though, try the Oyster Perpetual and the blue milgauss at your favorite AD, at least you'll forget about your problems while buying something cool
Now I hope to see a crazy cool piece for peanuts
You don't get to, that's the beauty of it!
Seriously though, try the Oyster Perpetual and the blue milgauss at your favorite AD, at least you'll forget about your problems while buying something cool
It's not going to be for peanuts, sadly. It will be an overpay.
Edit: Auction over, I won. It was for a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military (their Milsub homage) v1 which has skyrocketed in price ever since it was replaced with a v2 that is not as good.
Sure, it's an homage but its something that you will never, ever own an original of or even dream of doing so. So doesn't feel so bad!
Edit: arrived this morning!
Really impressed with it. looks great, feels great, case feels like quality. Machined clasp, but the buckle is kind of cheap. otherwise the bracelet is really good.
Uni on Everything!
Member
I just picked this guy up yesterday after almost a full year of reading forums and doing research. I always thought Rolexes were for the older generation and never thought I'd buy one, but the more I read and researched about the company the more impressed I became.
I love the two tone black and blue since I first saw it about 1.5 years ago and I was able to find a local dealer that gave me a great price and secured the watch for me within 2 days. Funny thing is when I went to pick it up my wife saw and tried on the green Submariner and is now in love with it...
I love the two tone black and blue since I first saw it about 1.5 years ago and I was able to find a local dealer that gave me a great price and secured the watch for me within 2 days. Funny thing is when I went to pick it up my wife saw and tried on the green Submariner and is now in love with it...
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
sixteen-bit
Member
It's not going to be for peanuts, sadly. It will be an overpay.
Edit: Auction over, I won. It was for a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military (their Milsub homage) v1 which has skyrocketed in price ever since it was replaced with a v2 that is not as good.
Sure, it's an homage but its something that you will never, ever own an original of or even dream of doing so. So doesn't feel so bad!
Edit: arrived this morning!
Really impressed with it. looks great, feels great, case feels like quality. Machined clasp, but the buckle is kind of cheap. otherwise the bracelet is really good.
Nice! The 1.0 looks so much better than that brown-ass dial on the 2.0
What kind of price range are you thinking about? As a fellow broke af student, there are some good looking entry-level watches out there.
Probably $200 max, but I am expecting a large scholarship in November so I might be able to push it a bit higher.
PjotrStroganov
Member
The Srp637 has arrived!
So happy I pulled the trigger. It bigger and heavier than the 007 but just as comfortable. And despite its appearance it is very refined in its appearance. The tooled shroud and recessed bezel make it feel like a high precision tool. I love it!
So happy I pulled the trigger. It bigger and heavier than the 007 but just as comfortable. And despite its appearance it is very refined in its appearance. The tooled shroud and recessed bezel make it feel like a high precision tool. I love it!
GalacticSushiman
Member
Apparently, I can't stop buying Universal Geneve watches... (Polerouter Sub, 1960s).
sixteen-bit
Member
Citizen, Seiko 5 or maybe the SKX divers, Orient, and if you stretch the budget just a little bit further maybe a Hamilton Khaki Field. Take a look and see if any are to your liking.
poppedcollar69
Member
i got a cheap nice ass watch
i dont like that thing where watches have a jillion complications
i dont like that thing where watches have a jillion complications
Uni on Everything!
Member
This is also the main reason I haven't been able to get myself to try a vintage watch.
GalacticSushiman
Member
I clicked on the link. And of course, it's just 4 years old, but the prices are already completely off...
Stay away from Seamaster 300 for now. They are either 'ok priced' and then most likely franken/assembled from NOS pieces, of crazy priced, and then all original
Those were always
overpriced
The Polerouter Sub 3rd generation (which is the one you want, the guy on TZ is wrong, it's a 3rd gen with the acrylic bakelight bezel, like mine) is much (MUCH) less franken-ed / faked than the 1st generation (or a seamaster for that matter). And the one you want with the numerals is not the most expensive execution these days.
What to look for in this particular model: bezel material (stainless steel or acrylic), case (symmetrical or asymetrical, this one being much more expensive), inclusion of an original UG bracelet (those stuff are worth hundreds alone), and all the classic stuff (the dial must be untouched, even patina on dial and hands, crown/dial/movement signage, etc.).
These little boys are rapidly gaining value, if I were you I'd shoot now
Nobody knows enough to be able to spot everything on any vintage piece. There are few rules but all in all, there are too many brands to be a specialist of all things vintage...
So make sure to be part of groups of hardcore specializing in this or that, and share a picture with them before. They will always help and confirm it's the real deal (or not).
pocketaces
Member
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PjotrStroganov
Member
WUS has a dedicated topic on spotting fakes. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f62/how-spot-fake-tissot-234250.html
I bet some knowledgeable people are able to spot whether it is a fake or not. But post those pics anyway.
pocketaces
Member
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PjotrStroganov
Member
I'm not in the know when it comes to fake Tissots. What gave it away? Does the model simply not exist or are there minor changes?
pocketaces
Member
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GalacticSushiman
Member
It's a $300 new quartz Tissot chronograph, those are (very) rarely faked. There is not much money to make faking it
Most probably the real deal (and it looks ok).
PjotrStroganov
Member
OMG, the 6309 has arisen from the grave! Will it replace the 007?
thanks for the link. mine looks the same as the one on their page so obviously i was sold a fake
Doesn't look the same to me. The spacing of text under the dials on your pic is very different from the fake on the link.
I clicked on the link. And of course, it's just 4 years old, but the prices are already completely off...
Stay away from Seamaster 300 for now. They are either 'ok priced' and then most likely franken/assembled from NOS pieces, of crazy priced, and then all originalerrr ok, sought after, but since the re issue, they've gone crazy (like even crazier than the market...).overpriced
The Polerouter Sub 3rd generation (which is the one you want, the guy on TZ is wrong, it's a 3rd gen with the acrylic bakelight bezel, like mine) is much (MUCH) less franken-ed / faked than the 1st generation (or a seamaster for that matter). And the one you want with the numerals is not the most expensive execution these days.
What to look for in this particular model: bezel material (stainless steel or acrylic), case (symmetrical or asymetrical, this one being much more expensive), inclusion of an original UG bracelet (those stuff are worth hundreds alone), and all the classic stuff (the dial must be untouched, even patina on dial and hands, crown/dial/movement signage, etc.).
These little boys are rapidly gaining value, if I were you I'd shoot now
I appreciate the tips hehe. Yeah, their value along with many others are going up so fast.
I'll be very careful with my purchases and have a few saved threads to help me make a smarter choice.
Apparently the 007 is discontinued now so most likely.
Here's two more.
Black/Blue and Black/Red with matching minute hands.
Cant decided between these three watches.
Squale 20 Atmos Classic
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/squale-watches/20-atmos-classic-1545-sel-bracelet
Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/steinhart-watches/ocean-vintage-military-mk2
Vostok Boctok
http://www.am-watches.com/divers-wa...black-diver-watch-2416-710634bnato-p-420.html
Squale 20 Atmos Classic
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/squale-watches/20-atmos-classic-1545-sel-bracelet
Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/steinhart-watches/ocean-vintage-military-mk2
Vostok Boctok
http://www.am-watches.com/divers-wa...black-diver-watch-2416-710634bnato-p-420.html
sixteen-bit
Member
I like that they have the prospex logo
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
What are the dimensions for those new Seiko watches? I realy like that blue bezel one, too. As for the movement, is it an upgrade from the 007?
sixteen-bit
Member
The newer Monster has the 4R36 which allowed manual winding and hacking vs. the older 7S26 model.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Manual winding, THANK CHRIST.
Also,
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