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A revival of the Watch thread

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September 20, 2022, 02:24 PM
P250UA5
A revival of the Watch thread
Need a recommendation.
Was talking to my dad over the weekend & he mentioned he wants a mechanical (non-battery/quartz) watch.

Requirements:
-Sub-$500 if possible
-Relatively thin & probably something in the 39mm width/size.
-Bracelet, or easily swapped. He's not a fan of straps.
-Relatively simple face, his last watch was a stainless Movado with the traditional Movado face (just a marker at 12:00).
-Sapphire crystal a bonus

Showed him some Seiko Presage & there were a few he liked, but the divers didn't do much for him.
Doesn't look like Citizen has many mechanical options.



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September 20, 2022, 03:25 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Take a look at Island Watches website. They offer many different watches. Lots of in-house watches as well as numerous mid-priced brands. They are also an AD for Marathon watches.

Island Watches




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September 20, 2022, 04:40 PM
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https://madmodworld.com/


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September 20, 2022, 08:30 PM
goose5
quote:
Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
Take a look at Island Watches website. They offer many different watches. Lots of in-house watches as well as numerous mid-priced brands. They are also an AD for Marathon watches.

Island Watches


That's where I got my Marathon. Recommend completely.


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September 21, 2022, 09:01 AM
P250UA5
Thanks gents, sent him a few suggestions.
His 60th birthday is in Nov, maybe I can work out a gift for him.



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September 21, 2022, 10:22 AM
golddot
Any input on this Omega ?


thanks, shawn
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September 21, 2022, 11:45 AM
BigSwede
^^^ Your pics are a no show for me



September 21, 2022, 12:52 PM
golddot
https://photos.app.goo.gl/u2Zh2SCfTsLZa1H4A


thanks, shawn
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September 21, 2022, 12:54 PM
golddot
quote:
Originally posted by BigSwede:
^^^ Your pics are a no show for me



should be fixed now


thanks, shawn
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September 21, 2022, 01:43 PM
Snapping Twig
Steinhart is a good brand. Selita movements, homage styling, quality materials.
September 21, 2022, 03:17 PM
P220 Smudge
Great watches, but most of their catalog is over the $500 line, though.


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September 21, 2022, 03:19 PM
Mars_Attacks
I picked this old girl up today.




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September 21, 2022, 05:25 PM
6guns
Classy, Mars!



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September 21, 2022, 06:52 PM
P250UA5
Very nice Marzy!



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September 22, 2022, 07:49 PM
pulicords
Very nice Marzy! Classic!


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September 22, 2022, 08:02 PM
pulicords
Based in part of recommendations from SF members (hat tip to Appliance Brad), I picked up a new diver that just checked the right boxes for me: Sinn U1 "Limited Edition" (fully Tegimented) with silicon strap. I wanted something that was a bit lower profile than my Rolex James Cameron Deep Sea Sea Dweller and I liked the simplicity of the case, the size seemed perfect for my XXL sized wrists, and the Tegimented metal treatment is supposedly very resistant to typical bumps and scratches that a daily wear runs into. The flat black dial, anti-reflective coatings, and contrasting white/red highlights make a very interesting and business like combination, that might not appeal to some, but I found very attractive.




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September 22, 2022, 10:22 PM
Appliance Brad
Nice pulicords! That is very sharp.

My other divers feel "puny" compared to the U1 on my wrist. Wear that one and enjoy every second. Great choice!


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September 22, 2022, 11:34 PM
Snapping Twig
Mars and Pulicords - excellent selections!
September 23, 2022, 03:42 AM
Mars_Attacks
I need a Sinn. This thread isn't helping!


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September 23, 2022, 06:02 AM
Oz_Shadow
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Anyone ever able to swing a decent discount at an Omega AD or boutique?


Haven't tried lately. I'm guessing in 6 months to a year, we'll see discounts again. Unless thee crypto BS billionaires start buying again. But as it is (with crypto down), I see clear signs of softening.


I had a 10% offer. Still about $1k more than grey or even some 2022 “worn” but new from professional dealers on Chrono24 that appear to be ADs.