A revival of the Watch thread

March 24, 2016, 03:40 PM

ShneaSIG

quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
The new Tudor's use an in house movement of I'm not mistaken.

I think those are only in the "Heritage" line, at least, so far.

Could be a sign of things to come, though.

I could really go for a "style" series. Maybe in 38mm.

I have tiny, wimpy wrists, so I should stay with the smaller watch faces.

March 24, 2016, 08:15 PM

leftnose

quote:
Originally posted by ShneaSIG:
I have tiny, wimpy wrists, so I should stay with the smaller watch faces.

Have you seen the Black Bay 36mm just announced?

I go back and forth on the Black Bay something fierce. I really like the way they look, especially the "old" model with the ETA movement that has a simpler dial. But I have a hard time justifying buying one given that I already own a Sub. But, on the other hand, all my divers are date models so maybe I "need" a no date diver?

March 24, 2016, 08:28 PM

P250UA5

Wow, I quite like that Black Bay!
What are those going to run?

Anyone see the limited edition Valtteri Bottas Oris? I'm on my phone & can't link it right now, but I really like how it looks. It's a 44mm, so again don't know if it would be too big for my wrist.

March 24, 2016, 09:00 PM

ShneaSIG

quote:
Originally posted by leftnose:
quote:
Originally posted by ShneaSIG:
I have tiny, wimpy wrists, so I should stay with the smaller watch faces.

Have you seen the Black Bay 36mm just announced?

I go back and forth on the Black Bay something fierce. I really like the way they look, especially the "old" model with the ETA movement that has a simpler dial. But I have a hard time justifying buying one given that I already own a Sub. But, on the other hand, all my divers are date models so maybe I "need" a no date diver?

I saw that one on their website last night. A very handsome watch!

March 25, 2016, 12:27 AM

lawrad

that Citizen you posted a picture of is very similar to the one I own. Its tough as a tank. Over three years old and not a scratch anywhere, even the glass. I received a double discount at Macys. (Christmas and opening a charge account) I bought my wife a $135.00 Citizen Eco drive (not radio controlled) and its good for 3 seconds a month. Somebody at Citizen must have a sense of humor.

March 25, 2016, 08:42 AM

ShneaSIG

quote:
Originally posted by ShneaSIG:
quote:
Originally posted by leftnose:
quote:
Originally posted by ShneaSIG:
I have tiny, wimpy wrists, so I should stay with the smaller watch faces.

Have you seen the Black Bay 36mm just announced?

I go back and forth on the Black Bay something fierce. I really like the way they look, especially the "old" model with the ETA movement that has a simpler dial. But I have a hard time justifying buying one given that I already own a Sub. But, on the other hand, all my divers are date models so maybe I "need" a no date diver?

I saw that one on their website last night. A very handsome watch!

I think I want one of these, first.

March 25, 2016, 08:20 PM

ElToro

I like the Tudor Ranger heritage. Looks very classic yet rugged. Like a Rolex explorer 1 but on a canvas strap that evokes exploring in the jungles

March 25, 2016, 11:03 PM

BrianO

quote:
Originally posted by ElToro:
I like the Tudor Ranger heritage. Looks very classic yet rugged. Like a Rolex explorer 1 but on a canvas strap that evokes exploring in the jungles

That IS nice. Too bad I don't have $2500 lying around.

March 25, 2016, 11:51 PM

ElToro

You could probly ge it for closer to 2200 if you shop around. I am surprised it's a 41mm. It doesn't look that big

quote:
Originally posted by BrianO:
quote:
Originally posted by ElToro:
I like the Tudor Ranger heritage. Looks very classic yet rugged. Like a Rolex explorer 1 but on a canvas strap that evokes exploring in the jungles

That IS nice. Too bad I don't have $2500 lying around.

March 26, 2016, 12:25 AM

BrianO

quote:
Originally posted by ElToro:
You could probly ge it for closer to 2200 if you shop around.

Don't let my "Near Seattle" location fool you; I don't work for Microsoft, Amazon, OR Boeing. $2500 or $2200, it might as well be 2.5 million. ;-)

March 27, 2016, 08:42 PM

leftnose

Given the lazy evening after a big brunch, a lume shot of one of the watch boxes seemed like a good thing to do.

March 27, 2016, 09:28 PM

r0gue

I'll play Tudor, but I have to use a pic from my archives. Sold this a year or so ago.

Tudor "Small Rose" cal 390 with a waffle dial. Circa 1958. 34mm and wore just perfectly!

March 27, 2016, 11:21 PM

ShneaSIG

That's classy, r0gue! Brilliant!

March 28, 2016, 12:35 PM

P250UA5

Found the satellite Citizen in a local shop in the mall, fills my wrist, but I don't think it's too big. Will be shooting Dave and email to get an estimate.

April 01, 2016, 09:51 AM

UP1911fan

This years Pelagos is also in house.

April 01, 2016, 11:48 AM

P250UA5

quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Wow, I quite like that Black Bay!
What are those going to run?

Anyone see the limited edition Valtteri Bottas Oris? I'm on my phone & can't link it right now, but I really like how it looks. It's a 44mm, so again don't know if it would be too big for my wrist.

Found a couple images of it: Sounds like it has a full carbon fiber case

No idea what MSRP is on it, but something in me wants one.

April 01, 2016, 02:04 PM

jhe888

quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
The new Tudor's use an in house movement of I'm not mistaken.

Some do, but not all. They are all nice watches.

April 01, 2016, 02:07 PM

jhe888

quote:
Originally posted by ElToro:
You could probly ge it for closer to 2200 if you shop around. I am surprised it's a 41mm. It doesn't look that big

They look that big on your wrist. They are all dial, with little bezel, and you might almost think they were 43mm on. I really liked the watch until I tried one on, and then found it to be too big.

April 01, 2016, 02:15 PM

leftnose

From Russia with love:

A $40 eBay special Vostok. Hardly haute horologie but kind of neat to own nonetheless.