Originally posted by Appliance Brad: Is it me or have prices on stuff gone up a BUNCH in the past year? IWC Big Pilot is up like $1,500. Glaschutte prices have skyrocketed. Dang!
Appliance Brad, I noticed it too. A LOT of Luxury and Microbrand watch manufacturers have been quietly (or not so quietly) raising the price of their watches.
Seiko went up quite a bit recently on replacement movements. The Seiko modders on social media have been very vocal about the price hike. The extremely popular NH35, NH36 & NH70 movements have all seen a 50% or higher increase from 2025-2026!
I think on Seiko’s part it is bold and aggressive. They no longer seem interested in supplying movements to the MANY microbrands that use their popular NH movement in its various configurations.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance
August 15, 2026, 10:56 AM
BigSwede
Stick, I really like that Longines. I am on the hunt for a watch with red in it, leaning towards a white/silver face with red bezel
My Helm Khuraburi came in, definitely liking it. It's a chunker
It came with a Nato and the ss bracelet, nice touch on the bracelet with screws instead of pins
View of the side
Bonus "Danger Muffin" pic, she was wanting some scratches. RESIST THE URGE TO PICK HER UP
August 15, 2026, 01:01 PM
6guns
That orange really pops! I like it!
SIGforum: For all your needs! Imagine our influence if every gun owner in America was an NRA member! Click the box>>>
August 15, 2026, 09:09 PM
CPD SIG
You’re going to love that Helm! Yep, it is a little chunky, that’s why I went for the titanium. The size to weight ratio is incredible.
______________________________________________________________________ "When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!"
“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
August 18, 2026, 10:06 AM
redstone
The last year has been officially my 'mid life crises' I have traditionally been a one watch at a time guy. I wore a Resco Patriot Gen 1 for years, then a Marathon GSAR. More recently a Mudmaster B1000. But a few months ago I started selling some stuff, some guns, some watches, some stuff from around the house and my wife was like "what are you going to buy" and in the end. Well lets show you:
It all started with the Doxa Sub 300t, I picked this up from a friend and I immediately fell in love with it. 20260701_113314 by redstone71, on Flickr Shown with my 'Orange Monster' that was my daily for years as well.
But I also had my eye on a longines, which led me to the Moonphase but I may part with this one as it does not get worn much: 20260619_150535 by redstone71, on Flickr
I really do love the Doxa and the Marathon, but I just kept hearing a siren call for the hydroconquest . . . maybe it was Henry Cavill speaking maybe not, but I had not purchased a 'new' watch and Joma shop was running a pretty good discount . . . so the GMT happened. 20260811_130110 by redstone71, on Flickr
My wife has tolerated this little foray into the finer world of watches. This really has been a lot of fun and who knows where it will wind up. But as I told my wife, I have completed my 50-55 mid life crises (upgraded car and knives, and watches) and now I will see what tomorrow brings.
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson
August 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
redstone
quote:
Originally posted by DanH: I'm getting back into the watch game in another month or so, but scouring YouTube I found a very clever channel called "This Watch, That Watch" and found this hilarious.
[FLASH_VIDEO]<iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wFhQuDdW6lE?si=ls2846uDusW5sSWM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>[/FLASH_VIDEO]
I have really liked his approach and contribution to the watch contribution. His video on Longines is what sold me on the hydroconquest.
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson
August 18, 2026, 06:24 PM
vthoky
quote:
Originally posted by redstone: I picked this up from a friend
Funny how that works.
<Looking at you, stickman!>
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around. — — — — — — — — — — — — God bless America.
August 18, 2026, 10:27 PM
stickman428
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by redstone: I picked this up from a friend
Funny how that works.
<Looking at you, stickman!>
On that subject I do have a free watch with your name on it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance
August 19, 2026, 04:42 AM
vthoky
I’m putting on my best Elvis voice and saying, “Thankyaverramuuhh!”
Trying to get to your town soon — it’s been a mighty busy summer. BTW, did you get the email about the Grand Seiko event hosted by our favorite “pusher?”
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around. — — — — — — — — — — — — God bless America.
August 19, 2026, 09:00 AM
P250UA5
redstone, that Orange Monster & the Moonphase are quite nice. Love my blue Monster, but thinking something in Orange will be next, when the budget allows.
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by redstone: I picked this up from a friend
Funny how that works.
<Looking at you, stickman!>
Looking at you both
The Enemy's gate is down.
August 19, 2026, 10:27 AM
vthoky
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5: Looking at you both
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around. — — — — — — — — — — — — God bless America.
August 19, 2026, 07:19 PM
stickman428
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky: I’m putting on my best Elvis voice and saying, “Thankyaverramuuhh!”
Trying to get to your town soon — it’s been a mighty busy summer. BTW, did you get the email about the Grand Seiko event hosted by our favorite “pusher?”
I got a text about a Doxa event but nothing about Grand Seiko. When is the event!?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance
August 20, 2026, 04:26 AM
vthoky
Next Thursday, 5-8pm.
- - - - -
Edited to correct bad 5:26am typing. This message has been edited. Last edited by: vthoky,
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around. — — — — — — — — — — — — God bless America.
The watch is crafted from a black-finished, brushed stainless steel, including its integrated bracelet. All told, the case measures just 3.88 millimeters thick.
The thinness of this watch comes down to one crucial factor: the slenderness of its internal movement. Housed inside its incredibly thin case is an even thinner 8826 Eco-Drive movement, which measures just 1.0 millimeters thick.
There’s just one big catch: the watch is limited to just 250 units worldwide. Total. If you have any hopes of snagging what Citizen calls a “marvel of micro engineering, powered entirely by light,” you’ll want to act quickly.
The Citizen Eco-Drive One AR5065-54W is now available on the brand’s site for $3,395 apiece.
The Enemy's gate is down.
August 20, 2026, 12:45 PM
pulicords
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
quote:
Originally posted by vthoky: I’m putting on my best Elvis voice and saying, “Thankyaverramuuhh!”
Trying to get to your town soon — it’s been a mighty busy summer. BTW, did you get the email about the Grand Seiko event hosted by our favorite “pusher?”
I got a text about a Doxa event but nothing about Grand Seiko. When is the event!?
Stickman: DM incoming!
"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
August 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
pulicords
quote:
Originally posted by Z06: Today is 300M's 11th Birthday•... ...* well the day I got it.
ZO6: Have you ever attended a Red Bar or WEAZ event in AZ? If interested, send me a DM.
"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
August 22, 2026, 07:24 AM
Aquilon
I've mentioned before that I'm a big fan of anything with a retro-diver vibe. My grail watch is the BP Fifty Fathoms, but with a kid in college that won't happen anytime soon. I know there are a few of them floating around here. Anyhow - this little micro-brand from Canada I just picked up is a surprisingly nice piece for the price - the Heron Marinor in Atlantic Blue. Clearly paying homage to the FF and other 50s divers. Came on a bracelet but I like the sailcloth (that FF thing again).
This message has been edited. Last edited by: Aquilon,
August 22, 2026, 12:17 PM
Z06
While looking up "Tool Watches" on my iPhone this image came up at the bottom of the page. I guess the best place to get a quality name brand watch is to buy 'Refurbished'! LOL
________________________________________________________ The trouble with trouble is; it always starts out as fun.
August 22, 2026, 12:20 PM
stickman428
Z06,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance
20260701_113314 by redstone71, on Flickr
20260409_203936 by redstone71, on Flickr
20260619_150535 by redstone71, on Flickr
20260811_130110 by redstone71, on Flickr
20260811_131216 by redstone71, on Flickr
This message has been edited. Last edited by: vthoky, 
This message has been edited. Last edited by: Aquilon, 
