Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[Virtual Blue]

Anyone seen the new Explorer 1 at 40mm? Thoughts?

 

[Virtual Blue]

There's some good stuff on the sales - rare to see this quality piece discounted to 35%

Grand Seiko Sport Blue Automatic Spring Drive 3-Day GMT SBGE255 | Goldsmiths

Grand Seiko Sport SBGE255 SBGE255

www.goldsmiths.co.uk

And Baume & Mercier. Pretty good pieces.

Baume & Mercier Clifton COSC Certified 40mm Mens Watch Leather M0A10550 | Goldsmiths

Clifton COSC Certified 40mm Mens Watch Leather

www.goldsmiths.co.uk

 

[Fez909]

Currently eyeing this up

 

[Griff]

That's pretty nice.

Decent Japanese movement and not something you'll see everyone wearing.

Go for it!


Bought a silvery-blue Seiko Presage on holiday last week and for the time being, it's my new favourite watch.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Currently eyeing this up

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Its got a nice pie-pan vintage thing going on in there.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Decent video from a down to earth content-maker -

 

[Virtual Blue]

Formex look pretty good , interesting bracelet/ suspension system.

Serious Watches do a decent deal, £200 cheaper than UK dealer

 

[Virtual Blue]

I was killing time in Wales and tried the BB41 Monochome on a jubilee. This piece blew me away.
Wears a lot smaller than a 41 and feels like a 39. The thickness of the piece is also confusing - 13.6mm but it wears like a Sub except for the domed sapphire (and the actual bezel is thin and much lighter). Very comfortable and somewhat muted. Its what I consider to be a watch nerd's watch. I understand the hype its getting.

 

[Virtual Blue]

…probably my favourite design ever on a watch.
Wears great too.

 

[Winot]

My first proper watch was a Nomos. Love 'em.

 

[Virtual Blue]

My first proper watch was a Nomos. Love 'em.

As you know, I have been looking at German watches, as many of you are owners.
Hopefully, this will not be the only one.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I am going through a buying phase, and it's bothering me. ]
Serious watch bug, and it's made worse since I stopped drinking and smoking weed (before, I used to get smashed and order/ bid/ trade on online).

Anyone experienced this? Any advice on how to manage it?
I promised myself one watch every three years, then one watch a year, and currently, two watches yearly.
I do flip a lot, lose some/ win some - but fuck me, I have had some expensive lessons

 

[hash tag]

I am still to buy my first watch and have fallen down this black hole.
I have selected a dozen + watches for a further look. My favourite so far is used
comes with box, papers Etc. but is a few years old. My concern is it has b=never been serviced.

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[Virtual Blue]

I am still to buy my first watch and have fallen down this black hole.
I have selected a dozen + watches for a further look. My favourite so far is used
comes with box, papers Etc. but is a few years old. My concern is it has b=never been serviced.

Chrono24 UK: The World's Leading Watch Market

The largest selection of luxury watches at Chrono24 UK: Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more! Find great deals from sellers in UK.

www.chrono24.co.uk

What's your shortlist?

 

[hash tag]

2 or 3 Baumes, 2 or 3 Bremont's, Alfa Romeo & Maserati.
Would you pay £2500 is for a watch that is 6 or 7 years old and has never been serviced?
This hasn't been. This is favourite Baume & Mercier Clifton for £2,940 for sale from a Private Seller on Chrono24

 

[discokermit]

2 or 3 Baumes, 2 or 3 Bremont's, Alfa Romeo & Maserati.
Would you pay £2500 is for a watch that is 6 or 7 years old and has never been serviced?
This hasn't been. This is favourite Baume & Mercier Clifton for £2,940 for sale from a Private Seller on Chrono24

thats a nice looking watch.

 

[hash tag]

thats a nice looking watch.

But not serviced? and not cheap

https://www.baume-et-mercier.com/gb/en/customer-service/services-and-prices.html

 

[discokermit]

But not serviced? and not cheap

https://www.baume-et-mercier.com/gb/en/customer-service/services-and-prices.html

i don't know enough about watches to be able to help you. all i know is, that's a pretty watch.

 

[hash tag]

similarly Baume & Mercier Classima Executive Chronograph Automatic 42mm for £1,515 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

or Baume & Mercier Classima XL for £1,235 for sale from a Private Seller on Chrono24

It's my first watch and I need to consider it, not rush in with both feet

 

[Virtual Blue]

2 or 3 Baumes, 2 or 3 Bremont's, Alfa Romeo & Maserati.
Would you pay £2500 is for a watch that is 6 or 7 years old and has never been serviced?
This hasn't been. This is favourite Baume & Mercier Clifton for £2,940 for sale from a Private Seller on Chrono24

Baume & Mercier Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar (Updated with Live Photo and Prices)

Baume & Mercier launched its Clifton collection of men's watches in 2013, and has been adding models to it in subsequent years. The Baume & Mercier Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar, debuting at SIHH 2016, is the collection's most complicated watch to date, combining two functions found in previ

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Servicing a Valjoux/ ETA movement should be straightforward and done by any competent watchmaker. It is overpriced and will likely need a service. The seller is also in the US.
B&M MOA10278 is quite difficult to source! Have you looked at Longines (these can be picked up on Ebay for £1400 - 1500 ish) or FC. That complication is proper thick and makes the watch quite chunky.
JLC offers it relatively thin but that's silly money.

 

[hash tag]

I asked questions last night and was offered a reduction and free shipping so I have bought the XL.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I asked questions last night and was offered a reduction and free shipping so I have bought the XL.

Congrats!
Have you bought from the US before? Custom charges...

 

[hash tag]

Yes, once, donkeys years ago. I have never bought a watch before yet alone the states!

 

[Lorca]

That Clifton is 43mm though, that's pretty big, could be a bit of a dinner plate?

 

[Virtual Blue]

Yes, once, donkeys years ago. I have never bought a watch before yet alone the states!

You're likely to be charged 25% ish extra (VAT and handling fees - depending on carrier).

 

[Winot]

You're likely to be charged 25% ish extra (VAT and handling fees - depending on carrier).

hash tag you'll probably be contacted by the courier to pay the duty so look out for that.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Next level tech. And the case is so fucking cool.

 

[hash tag]

My watch has been stuck at Parcel Force for 2 days now.

 

[Saul Goodman]

My watch has been stuck at Parcel Force for 2 days now.

Mine's been stuck at half three for 4 years.

 

[Griff]

Marine 40 Navis Limited leather strap black-blue

The STOWA Marine Navis 40: our elegant homage to seafaring - limited to only 100 pieces worldwide! An eye-catcher is the navy blue, magical-looking dial.

www.stowa.de

I'm so tempted by this, but am showing massive restraint as I really can't justify it, the VAT payable will piss me off and my car will need a service and some bits done on it next month.

Those are my reasons.

But just look at it!