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any watch afficianados or collectors around?
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I bought myself a Cartier Pasha limited-edition (only 700 worldwide) two years ago. Six months ago I had to replace the strap (I only wear leather straps as I hate metal bracelets - too "2nd hand car dealer" for my liking). It cost me 175 bucks!
The Pasha is in for it's first (complimentary) service at the moment. So while I'm waiting I'm wearing a Patek Philippe Calatrava as my "everyday" watch
Before getting the Patek I was looking at the IWC Portofino, but in the end I went with the Patek as it's more "steath wealth".
Next one I'm after is a Cartier Divan.
Patek, Cartier, IWC, Glashutte...Ya gotta love 'em
The Pasha is in for it's first (complimentary) service at the moment. So while I'm waiting I'm wearing a Patek Philippe Calatrava as my "everyday" watch
Before getting the Patek I was looking at the IWC Portofino, but in the end I went with the Patek as it's more "steath wealth".
Next one I'm after is a Cartier Divan.
Patek, Cartier, IWC, Glashutte...Ya gotta love 'em
PigDog said:
not if you shop around... i've seen type XX breguets for $3.5k-5k. and have you ever actually *broken* the blancpain? the piguet movement in it is FAR nicer than anything rolex makes, and i've never heard of anyone having trouble with it
The Omega Speedmaster in your link is the classic Omega, and this model is tough, it can fall and it still works great, I have a 1960 version and it works great and the case is dinged and scratched but it did use the 321 movement, the newer versions are even more resistant.
Yes the Breguet XX is one of my favorites the nicest chrono around and yes there are deals out there, the BlancPain Chrono gave me grief 3 years ago, the auto winding was not working as efficiently as it should and would stop overnight, it was just out of warrantee it was returned back to BlancPain and they said it needed servicing (cleaning) $650 later it was returned to the customer. Not a tough watch and poor customer service.
But it still is a fab looking watch just too delicate in this case, maybe it was a bad one, some movements are just too nice, thin & super high grade but they are fragile.
Drop the Rolex Explorer onto a stone floor yes it might ding or scratch the case or chip the crystal, but it will still work perfectly
Yes the Breguet XX is one of my favorites the nicest chrono around and yes there are deals out there, the BlancPain Chrono gave me grief 3 years ago, the auto winding was not working as efficiently as it should and would stop overnight, it was just out of warrantee it was returned back to BlancPain and they said it needed servicing (cleaning) $650 later it was returned to the customer. Not a tough watch and poor customer service.
But it still is a fab looking watch just too delicate in this case, maybe it was a bad one, some movements are just too nice, thin & super high grade but they are fragile.
Drop the Rolex Explorer onto a stone floor yes it might ding or scratch the case or chip the crystal, but it will still work perfectly
Both Breguet and Blancpain are owned by the Swatch group - Omega, Tissot, Longines etc are some of the other brands that they own - and they also own ETA, Nivarox-Far and other component manufacturers too.
Blancpain have received a lot of flack on the various watch forums for their poor customer service. I haven't followed that story of late, so I don't know if Swatch has improved that situation as they promised to do well over 2 years ago.
Blancpain have received a lot of flack on the various watch forums for their poor customer service. I haven't followed that story of late, so I don't know if Swatch has improved that situation as they promised to do well over 2 years ago.
5300cs said:Work is slowing down for me now, which means less money which means no new Omega or Rolex
sorry to hear! keep an eye out for a used model in good condition, might make the purchase possible.
gwuMACaddict said:
Thanks
Hopefully it's only temporary.The other day I was this close to getting this Seamaster but ended up dropping it instead. My wife is going to France for a week and she said she'd keep an eye out for me. There's a good chance that an Omega will be cheaper over there than over here. :fingers crossed:
A Louis Vuitton bag in Japan is 40% more expensive than the rest of the world!
I was looking at some of the Seiko's again, and the local jeweler wanted quite a bit. I know better than paying retail when the web is handy. Has anyone dealt with these guys:
http://www.princetonwatches.com
Thanks!
http://www.princetonwatches.com
Thanks!
i try to shy away from online buying with respect to large ticket jewlery related items. i'd rather build a relationship with a jewler in case i ever need service, new items, etc.
that being said, amazon is probably as trustworthy as any of the websites.
have you tried froogle.com
that being said, amazon is probably as trustworthy as any of the websites.
have you tried froogle.com
As if not being able to buy a Rolex was bad enough, I just got bad news about my Tag Heuer.
I took it to a shop the other day to get the battery replaced, and it turns out that I left the dead battery in there too long; it leaked out into the body. The shop said I'd have to send it in to get fixed, and it'd cost about $300.
I took it to a shop the other day to get the battery replaced, and it turns out that I left the dead battery in there too long; it leaked out into the body. The shop said I'd have to send it in to get fixed, and it'd cost about $300.
5300cs said:As if not being able to buy a Rolex was bad enough, I just got bad news about my Tag Heuer.
I took it to a shop the other day to get the battery replaced, and it turns out that I left the dead battery in there too long; it leaked out into the body. The shop said I'd have to send it in to get fixed, and it'd cost about $300.
Try taking it to a different repair shop that will service it on site, $300 sounds too high, most quartz repairs are in the $75 - $125 range.
PigDog said:
As a watchmaker I agree 100%.
$300 is way too high unless you're also getting a new crown, dial and hands and a new crystal too.
Service for a quartz watch, including a waterproof test, should run between $100 to $150 and include a 1 year warranty.
I think it's unfair to suggest that wearing a Rolex makes one appear stupid. Many people, myself included, are not that into watches but are given a Rolex as a gift. Your not being impressed I can understand - I don't find *any* watches to be very impressive - but thinking its a sign of stupidity? I think that's pretty arrogant.gwuMACaddict said:
I was in Guam over the weekend and got on of these: http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=281&no_cache=1
What a gorgeous watch. No need for a Rolex for me
What a gorgeous watch. No need for a Rolex for me
I too enjoy wearing a luxury watch. I can't call myself a collector but I have an everyday watch and another for going out. My everyday watch is a Rolex Daytona and it has held up well for over twenty years. My more dressy watch I got from my dad. It is a 1950's era LeCoultre that has a winding alarm. Very cool.
gwuMACaddict said:I have been collecting fine watches for going on 5 years now. Just wondering if anyone else got as exicted about fine watches as i do?
If you dig watches, Check Out St. Moritz watches, they're really sweet.