Watch Fans?

[Clinton Baptiste]

This thread made me buy a new watch.

Got an Invicta 23678...a Submariner homage...but with a silicone band so as not to be too pretentious.

Right up my alley...a beautiful watch with a Japanese automatic movement for $68 on sale...

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It's back up to $76 on Amazon...which is about the average for thus watch.

Limited-time deal: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Automatic-self-Wind Watch with Silicone Strap, 19 (Model: Black) Amazon product


You can get the stainless bracelet model for $79...

Invicta Automatic Pro Diver Stainless Steel Watch Amazon product


Probably not what you high dollar watch guys are looking for...but for me it's perfect.

That’s a great looking for watch for the price…. Well done sir!

 

[Canon Shooter]

This thread made me buy a new watch.

Got an Invicta 23678...a Submariner homage...but with a silicone band so as not to be too pretentious.

Right up my alley...a beautiful watch with a Japanese automatic movement for $68 on sale...

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It's back up to $76 on Amazon...which is about the average for thus watch.

Limited-time deal: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Automatic-self-Wind Watch with Silicone Strap, 19 (Model: Black) Amazon product


You can get the stainless bracelet model for $79...

Invicta Automatic Pro Diver Stainless Steel Watch Amazon product


Probably not what you high dollar watch guys are looking for...but for me it's perfect.

I've actually owned a number of Invictas. Some were actually very nice and built well. Others maybe not so much.

I'm of the opinion that there's not an Invicta on the planet worth more than $200. Invicta is famous for grossly inflating the MSRP on their watches and then offering them for sale at a fraction of the MSRP, thereby giving a buyer a false sense of a good deal. here's an example:

https://invictastores.com/invicta-flying-fox-men-s-watch-52-5mm-gold-steel-38742

The MSRP on this watch is (I hope you're sitting) $1,139, but it's routinely available for under two bills.

These are a few of the Invictas I've owned:

Under $200, Invictas are fine, so long as you don't think you're getting a fine Swiss timepiece when you buy one...

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

TAG Heuer Revives 1970s Fan-Favorite Monaco Dark Lord — HYPEBEAST

Fronted by new brand ambassador and Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi.

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This looks a fun watch to wear?

 

[odanny]

Check out Patek Phillipe

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph 5990/1R-001

Coming soon! This item will be available to ship in 3-6 weeks. Photo is representative-only. Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph (59901R001) self - winding automatic watch, fe...

www.thewatchbox.com

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set 5719/10R-010

An unworn mens Nautilus wristwatch crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a stunning pave diamond dial with 3 baguette cut hour markers and a date aperture. Complimenting the dial is a fixed rose gold bezel set with baguette cut diamonds. Fitted with a scratch resistant sapphire...

www.watchcentre.com

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

These are the two watches I wear mostly at the moment.

 

[para bellum]

I don't have a lot of watches. I wore a Submariner for years and really liked it.

My everyday watch is my cell phone these days, when I want to wear a watch it's a Seiko samurai. It's a good runner, but it doesn't have the power reserve of the Submariner. But it's still pretty nice for a low/mid priced watch.
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[Canon Shooter]

TAG Heuer Revives 1970s Fan-Favorite Monaco Dark Lord — HYPEBEAST

Fronted by new brand ambassador and Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi.

apple.news

This looks a fun watch to wear?

The Gulf edition of that watch is on my short list:

They can go upwards of seven large, though...

 

[Canon Shooter]

People often ask me how I can justify spending thousands of dollars on a watch.

Well, because it's worth it.

Two years ago I purchased an Omega Seamaster from Bernard Watch in Texas. I paid $2,700 for it. My smokin' hot Puerto Rican girlfriend just shook her head.

Looking around online today, I see the exact same watch for sale at another dealer for $3,950:

Authentic Used OMEGA Seamaster 300M Co-Axial 212.30.41.20.03.001 Watch (10-10-OME-MNSGTV)

Not a bad investment, if you ask me...

 

[Canon Shooter]

So, in my original post there's an error with regard to the Moonswatch.

I said the price was $850. That's simply what I saw it selling for online. When these were introduced they sold out almost immediately, and many hit the online auction sites in a hurry. There are instances of them selling for over two grand in some cases.

That might make sense if it was a one-time thing and they'd never be made again, but they're not. They're going to be in the regular Swatch product line. The price at Swatch?

$260.

I'll be buying three of them...

 

[Canon Shooter]

Here's one more post regarding the Omega MoonSwatch.

As I said, these are going to be a regular item in the Swatch catalog; no reason to pay stupid money.

Here's one that someone is trying to get $1,678 for, shipped:

Swatch Moonswatch "Mission To Mercury" Swatch x Omega for $1,604 for sale from a Seller on Chrono24

 

[hjmick]

I haven't worn a watch since my dad died fourteen years ago...

But I do appreciate a good looking, well made watch...

 

[Orangecat]

I was surprised to learn how expensive some G-Shocks can be. This one is $3,000:

I’ve probably got 50 watches, but these two are my favorites:

 

[Canon Shooter]

I’ve probably got 50 watches, but these two are my favorites:

Is that one on the left a Citizen?

I love the simple styling of the Air King, but it's just too small. The older ones are 34mm, and I think the more recent ones are 36mm. I've got a 9-1/2 inch wrist. I put an Air King on and I can barely see it!

Rolex has really climbed in price recently. What sold for $5,000 three years ago can easily go for $10,000 today.

Hold on to what you've got!

 

[Orangecat]

Is that one on the left a Citizen?

I love the simple styling of the Air King, but it's just too small. The older ones are 34mm, and I think the more recent ones are 36mm. I've got a 9-1/2 inch wrist. I put an Air King on and I can barely see it!

Rolex has really climbed in price recently. What sold for $5,000 three years ago can easily go for $10,000 today.

Hold on to what you've got!

Yep, it’s an automatic citizen with a mineral face. Pretty hard to find.

 

[Orangecat]

Canon Shooter

 

[odanny]

I'd love to get a TAG Heuer like this one. Pre-owned for about $2000. I'm half tempted to buy it, but I just bought a Apple watch series 7 and my job prevents me from wearing something as nice as the TAG Heuer every day.

But still…

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/tag-heuer-aquaracer-wak2180-10-10-tag-4unel0

 

[Canon Shooter]

I'd love to get a TAG Heuer like this one. Pre-owned for about $2000. I'm half tempted to buy it, but I just bought a Apple watch series 7 and my job prevents me from wearing something as nice as the TAG Heuer every day.

But still…

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/tag-heuer-aquaracer-wak2180-10-10-tag-4unel0

I've never been a Tag fan, nor a fan of PVD. I tried to like them, but to each his own, I suppose.

The Oris Airstream came through St. Augustine last Friday, so I went to pay them a visit. There were a few nice pieces, but this is the one which caught my eye, the Big Crown Pilot:

I have massive wrists (9-1/2"0, so the 44mm size is a good fit. I don't like dials that are too busy, so this checks that box, as well.

I'm not necessarily in the market for a new watch, but I'm also not necessarily not in the market for a new watch.

And, at only $2,100, why not?

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

I’m interested in a Seiko Chronograph Speed timer Bullhead 1976.

 

[westwall]

I’m interested in a Seiko Chronograph Speed timer Bullhead 1976.

Seiko makes a good watch. I was strolling through an antique mall over the weekend and managed to find this aircraft clock.

What's nice is it was made by Breitling. I am boxing it up now to send back to them so they can certify it as airworthy so I can use it in my Bonanza.