Some watch shots

minion_doog said:

Swaye said:

BleachedAnusDawg said:

USMChawk said:

This is a good deal for a Hamilton Jazzmaster.

https://midwestestatebuyers.myshopify.com/collections/watches/products/hamilton-jazzmaster-viewmatic-automatic-watch-h32515535

This one, while nice, is a little busy for my taste. I think I prefer just a basic face without extra marks or dials, etc.

Swaye said:

Tissot and Hamilton are considered entry level "nice watches." My first "nice" watch was actually a Hamilton many years ago. I love them. I have never bonded as much with Tissot, but they make a fine watch at their price point.

Appreciate the input, Watch Sensei. I have, quite literally, never owned or worn a watch in my life. Probably will never buy anything high-end, but am thinking about something that looks nice enough for work that can still be worn casually on occassion. Needs to be 36-40mm range in size because I do not have big, meaty rowers wrists.

Every man should have a nice watch. Doesn't have to cost a thousand bucks (or tens of thousands). Just something nice that suits you. Good luck in your hunt. Take a look at Oris. Touch more expensive, but absolutely stellar entrance into "real" watches.

edit: And don't be afraid to buy used. Some fantastic deals to be found on used timepieces. You can find watches that were originally 3 grand for less than half that.

What are good sites to shop used watches? I check eBay occasionally but there are a bunch of seemingly random sites I've never heard of that I find myself going down the rabbit hole on. I don't know that I'd be comfortable pulling the trigger if I found my deal on any of them.

It's not made anymore, but I've been half-assed shopping this one on and off for years;

TAG has some really nice watches. I do tend to agree with @YellowSnow though that once you are paying TAG dollars you should stretch a touch more and get an Omega. TAGs are nice. Omegas are legendary.

New (but year 2000 A serial) one for my stable:



Have always LOVED this 16710 look and size. I really like that this came with everything it left the factory with. Only missing the original sales receipt. And best of all, it's been polished before and still has dings so it is a wearer. No worries about keeping value up or anything. Just a good honest 20 year old example of a legendary watch. My GMT collection is getting to be fucking excellent.

spuden said:

Swaye said:

New (but year 2000 A serial) one for my stable:



Have always LOVED this 16710 look and size. I really like that this came with everything it left the factory with. Only missing the original sales receipt. And best of all, it's been polished before and still has dings so it is a wearer. No worries about keeping value up or anything. Just a good honest 20 year old example of a legendary watch. My GMT collection is getting to be fucking excellent.

Swaye said:

New (but year 2000 A serial) one for my stable:



Have always LOVED this 16710 look and size. I really like that this came with everything it left the factory with. Only missing the original sales receipt. And best of all, it's been polished before and still has dings so it is a wearer. No worries about keeping value up or anything. Just a good honest 20 year old example of a legendary watch. My GMT collection is getting to be fucking excellent.

Sweet! Twinsies!

Congrats, you have been on quite a GMT roll my friend.

Can't beat a GMT! Most Rolex fans fall into one of three camps - Diver guy, Daytona guy, or GMT guy. I like all three and have examples of each, but my heart bleeds GMT blue/red/black/brown.

YellowSnow said:

@swaye, so here's an Omega vs Rolex question: So, obviously these are the 2 most recognizable luxury brands for professional watches. And MSRP on a new Omega Seamaster is $5,000 and a SS Submariner Date is $8500 (not that you can go into a store and buy it whenever you want). Is there really a difference between the two in terms of quality of movement and other material used that makes the Rolex command a lot more or is it all cache?

I guess I'm a loser because Connery wore Rolen and Piece and Daniel Craig wore Omega.

Many many people say the brand new Omega SM is a better watch than a Sub, from a technical standpoint, for 30% less. I can believe it. Omega has always been super good technically. And I think they are better at pushing the boundaries, whereas Rolex is a much steadier slow company. That said, the Sub is one of the 3 most iconic watches in history, and the Omega is not. I find the Sub to be much classier and more classic, and the Omega is sportier and more "now."

You can't go wrong with either. I have been asked before "What are three watches I should own before I die?" Easy answer. Rolex Submariner, Rolex GMT, and an Omega Speedmaster Professional (only the professional version though). To me those are the three most instantly recognizable watches in the world with the most amazing histories attached to them.

Doogles said:

YellowSnow said:

@swaye, so here's an Omega vs Rolex question: So, obviously these are the 2 most recognizable luxury brands for professional watches. And MSRP on a new Omega Seamaster is $5,000 and a SS Submariner Date is $8500 (not that you can go into a store and buy it whenever you want). Is there really a difference between the two in terms of quality of movement and other material used that makes the Rolex command a lot more or is it all cache?

I guess I'm a loser because Connery wore Rolen and Piece and Daniel Craig wore Omega.

https://youtu.be/NoRstEITESg

This video does a great job at comparing the two, this guy is obviously annoyed with the reality of the Rolex market, but he breaks it down nicely

Whole lot of butthurt in that video. The Omega is a fantastic watch. I've owned an older version of the Seamaaster and an Aqua Terra. And a Railmaster. And 3 Speedmasters. Love Omega. And he is not wrong, Rolex are impossible to get - unless you like 3 year waiting lists or paying way over MSRP. That said, it is very telling there is a line 3 years long to get the Rolex and you can walk into any Omega boutique in the world and there are 30 SMPs staring back at you. Both great watches. The Omega, as I said, is technically superior. But who among us saturation dives to 600 feet? lulz. Nobody uses any of these divers to anywhere near their capability. So whatever. I'd be happy with either. But Rolex is Rolex.

Ice_Holmvik said:

What do you watch aficionados think about these watches for the pours?
https://shop.filippoloreti.com/collections/mens-watches

I'd pay a hundred or two hundred more and get a Hamilton, Tissot, or Seiko. The three entry brands in this thread are pretty much the best at that price point. But, as Yella said, if you can I'd just wait and save and get over a grand and buy an Oris. I have strong takes on best of breed at various price points.

250-1000 Hamilton, Seiko
1000-3000 Oris or NOMOS
3000-7500 Omega or Grand Seiko
7500-60000 Rolex
18000-80000 Audemars Piquet
22000-111000 Patek Philippe

That pretty much sums it up right there.

minion_doog said:

Swaye said:

minion_doog said:

Swaye said:

BleachedAnusDawg said:

USMChawk said:

This is a good deal for a Hamilton Jazzmaster.

https://midwestestatebuyers.myshopify.com/collections/watches/products/hamilton-jazzmaster-viewmatic-automatic-watch-h32515535

This one, while nice, is a little busy for my taste. I think I prefer just a basic face without extra marks or dials, etc.

Swaye said:

Tissot and Hamilton are considered entry level "nice watches." My first "nice" watch was actually a Hamilton many years ago. I love them. I have never bonded as much with Tissot, but they make a fine watch at their price point.

Appreciate the input, Watch Sensei. I have, quite literally, never owned or worn a watch in my life. Probably will never buy anything high-end, but am thinking about something that looks nice enough for work that can still be worn casually on occassion. Needs to be 36-40mm range in size because I do not have big, meaty rowers wrists.

Every man should have a nice watch. Doesn't have to cost a thousand bucks (or tens of thousands). Just something nice that suits you. Good luck in your hunt. Take a look at Oris. Touch more expensive, but absolutely stellar entrance into "real" watches.

edit: And don't be afraid to buy used. Some fantastic deals to be found on used timepieces. You can find watches that were originally 3 grand for less than half that.

What are good sites to shop used watches? I check eBay occasionally but there are a bunch of seemingly random sites I've never heard of that I find myself going down the rabbit hole on. I don't know that I'd be comfortable pulling the trigger if I found my deal on any of them.

It's not made anymore, but I've been half-assed shopping this one on and off for years;

TAG has some really nice watches. I do tend to agree with @YellowSnow though that once you are paying TAG dollars you should stretch a touch more and get an Omega. TAGs are nice. Omegas are legendary.

That's all well and good if I was interested in such a hawt take. I don't care for the look of the Omegas so there's no value there for me. The Kirium makes my dick hard so I was wondering if there are sites to avoid or stick to in shopping for a used one.

Try Authentic Watches or Jomashop if you are fine with grey (no TAG warranty with these two but cheap prices) or for preowned just use Chrono24. I took the liberty of finding all the used blue dials for sale in the USA. There are 5 of them.

https://www.chrono24.com/search/index.htm?countryIds=US&dialColor=710&dosearch=true&maxAgeInDays=0&pageSize=60&priceFrom=0&priceTo=-1&query=tag+kirium&redirectToSearchIndex=true&sortorder=0