Much like audio, a well built quality piece ascends above the hype and becomes a classic. I think my 1955 Universal Geneve polerouter fits the bill. Wear it every day, never had an issue.
I have a few transition era antiques that I collect for their "beautiful things" factor. About as accurate timekeepers as Bose faithfully reproduces audio though |
I have a rolex gmt master II in two tone with black face which I have been wearing alomst every day. It sent my two tone rolex blue face submariner to the watchwinder and only comes out when I am in the woods, or diving. I have a rado jubilee which hasn't been worn since I got my first rolex. |
Wow,
This is topic near & dear to my heart because I've been a watch freak since childhood. I can recall my six grade graduation my parents asked me what did I want for a gift I told them a watch with a day date complication.
Listed below are my current collection of timepieces. I keep everything in Underwood Watch Winders. I guess you tell I love chrono's. Thank goodness for my excel spreadsheet I was able to cut and paste. Watches are my true passion it's actually an obsession. We all have our vices. 8>)
My next addition will be the Patek Annual Calendar, in white gold. I've been at this for a while now and have no plans on stopping. My two sons have already made their claims.
Lastly for the record Rolex keep the worst time but they do have a very good resale value. My first Rolex I purchased was the OYSTER PERPETUAL DateJust in SS & 18ct. Yellow Gold in 1986 for $1800.00 I sold it in 2005 for $1700.00. I've also sold my Presidentials and made out well. I feel as if they draw too much attention and for the money you can get a much better timepiece. e.g. PATEK, VACHERON CONSTANTIN, A. LANGE & SOHNE, IWC. I like watches that most people won't have any idea what you are wearing. I could gone on with this topic all day but I won't. Does anyone have the time.
BREGUET DEPUIS 1775 MARINE CHRONO, BROWN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP 18 ct. YELLOW GOLD
BREITLING CROSSWIND, BROWN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL & 18 ct. YELLOW GOLD
CARTIER ROADSTER CHRONO STAINLESS STEEL
DUBEY & SCHALDENBRAND AERODYN GRAN`CHRONO ASTRO, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL
FRANCK MULLER THE MASTER SQUARE, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP 18 ct. YELLOW GOLD
FRANCK MULLER THE CINTR`EE CURVEX, BROWN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP 18 ct. ROSE GOLD
HUBLOT BIG BANG, BLACK CERAMIC BLACK RUBBER STRAP 18 ct. RED GOLD BLACK CERAMIC
OFFICINE PANERAI BLACK SEAL, BROWN STRAP STAINLESS STEEL
OFFICINE PANERAI LIMITED EDITION LUMINOR CHRONO, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL
OFFICINE PANERAI FERRARI GMT, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST STAINLESS STEEL & 18 ct. PINK GOLD
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER BLUE ROTATABLE BEZEL STAINLESS STEEL & 18 ct. YELLOW GOLD
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER 50th ANNIVERSARY GREEN ROTATABLE BEZEL STAINLESS STEEL
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUALCOSMOGRAPH DAYTONA WHITE DIAL STAINLESS STEEL
TUDOR TIGER WOODS CHRONO STAINLESS STEEL
ULYSSE NARDIN MARINE CHRONOMETER 1846, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL
ULYSSE NARDIN LIMITED EDITION GMT + PERPETUAL BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP PLATINUM
ULYSSE NARDIN MAXI MARINE CHRONOMETER 1846, BROWN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP 18 ct. ROSE GOLD
VACHERON CONSTANTIN OVERSEAS DUAL TIME 18 ct. YELLOW GOLD
ZENITH CHRONOMASTER T MOONPHASE, BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP STAINLESS STEEL |
Wow Jmo, what an awesome collection! One could retire on that collection. :)
While I don't have near the experience as you, I must take exception to the statement, "Lastly for the record Rolex keep the worst time..."
Clearly you own the brand so you have experience, but I find this untrue for several (good) reasons. First, I too have experience with the brand and have found them to do a stellar job; Second, I have spent a fair amount of time on TimeZone.com, too much in fact, and the track record of the MANY people on those forums differs with your view; Third, while I have not read a lot of reviews in watch magazines, the few I have read have always given Rolex high marks in this area.
Again, awesome collection, I'd love to see a picture of all them in one shot. |
Brianmgrarcom,
Thank you. Don't get me wrong I'm still a big fan of Rolex their new Oyster Perpetual Milgauss is off the chain... They do in fact tend to lose a few minutes but that never stopped me from purchasing one... Rolex is a awesome watch. |
Hey Jmo,
I tried on a white faced Milguass, it was very nice but not really for me; I like the tinted green crystal version the best. As for losing minutes, again, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, I have not experienced this nor others I know.
Enough of that. I don't recall seeing an IWC in your list, have you owned any? I haven't had the pleasure to view one in person, but I have looked at a lot of pictures, they look quite nice. |
Brianmgrarcom,
I never owned an IWC but I have always like them... I came very close to purchasing a IWC DaVinci Perpetual Calendar but i was unable to see the day date and year. Very nice watch. I wish my eyes were better. :O) |
Rolex watches, being self-winding mechanisms, must be adjusted to the user's regular movement patterns.
This is done from within the watch (by the Rolex Service guy) after the user has kept a week-long diary of daily time loss/gain.
I've had my Submariner for 20 years now and can get it accurate to +1 or +2 seconds per day.
If you don't wear your Rolex constantly but keep it on an automated moving machine, it can never be accurate for both you and the machine.
A Rolex should NEVER run slow as this will spiral into inaccuracy....rather it should always be set to run 1 or 2 seconds fast per day. |
LOL, you always have the PAM's and Big Bang for bad eyesight days. :) |
Either a PAM 111 or a Submariner.
I've had many others (Chronoswiss, GP, Blancpain, IWC, Silberstein, Chopard, JLC) but settled on the PAM and the Sub as the most practical. |
1. Jaeger LeCoultre Master Geographic in Stainless 38mm face- my preferred watch for business and business travel.
2. Ventura Loga Steel- my first "high end" watch and still my favorite. Also 38mm face. Sadly this understated modern aesthetic company is no longer in business. I designed the Enigma to have a similar aesthetic to this amazing watch.
3. Sinn U1 with black rubber wrist band- a new watch for sailing and rugged duty. It's BIG (that's the- in- thing) but 38mm to 40mm seem a better fit for me.
Thats it-as a rule I do not spend for more then one watch per 3 to 5 years.
Ted Denney Lead Designer Synergistic Research Inc. |
Brianmgrarcom,
I'm actually wearing the Panerai Ferrari GMT, today. No problems seeing anything today other then the PAM # :O) Do you want to hear something crazy? I'm also into the watch boxes as well. |
Ted,
Jaeger LeCoultre, makes a great watch. One of the things I like best about Jaeger they make everything movements the entire works... Wow you designed the Enigma with your favorite watch in mind... How often do you wear the Ventura Loga? |
Omega DeVille and Rolex GMT II |
Fake Rolex, I bought in Mexico for $100.00. It has keep perfect time for two years. The second hand sweeps smoothly like it should . People do seem to notice but don't ask, that would be rude. |
I agree with this guy.
12-17-06: Garebear
Who cares.....!!!! I thought this was Audiogon !!! Let's stick to what this site is about and for music and Audio gear !!!! Please....
Ever notice if you ask for some audio advice you might get 10/20 replys to your question.
But post something like (What sort of watch do you wear?)(What sort of car do you drive?) (How much do you earn?)(How much does your equipment cost?) and the replys flood in from 200 plus knob jockeys telling you how good, how much how big, their stuff is.
I wouldn't mind if we could get a laugh out of it,but people banging on about their stuff just annoys the sh!t outa me. |
souterncross: if it annoys you, don't read it!!!! |
You've missed the point.
12-17-06: Garebear
Who cares.....!!!! I thought this was Audiogon !!! Let's stick to what this site is about and for music and Audio gear !!!! Please....
Ever notice if you ask for some audio advice you might get 10/20 replys to your question.
But post something like (What sort of watch do you wear?)(What sort of car do you drive?) (How much do you earn?)(How much does your equipment cost?) and the replys flood in from 200 plus knob jockeys telling you how good, how much how big, their stuff is. |
Get a quartz watch for time keeping. The rest is jewelry. I have a Seiko thin dress watch, a Wenger sport watch that I use swimming, a Seiko kinetic that I like alot, and a Citizen eco-drive with a turning bezel with major cities over the globe which helps figure time differences. |
2000 Omega Seamaster. Besides audio, it's the best money I've ever spent. |
I have a 1994 Omega Seamaster. It has been overhauled once- in 2000. What a great watch, keeps perfect time. |
My Omega Seamaster Automatic is from the late 50's. I remember the family getting together to buy this one for my Dad's birthday back then. When I noticed he wasn't wearing it any more, I asked about it. He said it was too much trouble now, so he gave it to me. A very simple, clean design, it is in great shape and looks almost new. 2:28 PM Uh, oh... back to work. |
I got a Rolex Submariner 18k and SS Blue dial. Love it. Also have a Breitling Professional w a UTC. Great watch also. Oh well, I guess I can live without the Wilson Sophias for now. |
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All you watch wearers will have to manually adjust your timepiece tonight at 7PM for the extra second that is being added on this year.
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Happy New Years folks,
Bob |
Rolex Stainless Daytona today. |
Odd, I have 11 watches lying on my dresser, I suppose for decoration, as I never wear a watch these days. |
A tube powered full size grandfather clock, with $500 cables connected to a face plate light. It's heavy, but it really tells time well, and with none of the harshness of a modern wristwatch - its more like the real thing. |
Just as in audio, I too have weaknesses for watches. Though my preference runs along the larger sized sport varieties. Luckily, they happen to have pretty good credentials and historical background as well, thus collecting and making them another hobby quite worthwhile.
In my current collections are Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, De Lacour, Rolex (inherited), Panerai, and as stated earlier, mostly are the Limited Editions ROO (Royal Oak Offshores) from AP (Audemars Piguet). They are beautiful to behold, looks great worn, and most even appreciate in value.. =)) |
Bvdiman,
That's one hell of a collection... Which Richard Mille, do you have? He makes a great timepiece.
Jmo |
Hi Jmo, thanks..
mine are two basic ones, the RM010 in WG (plain), and RG (w/diamond bezel). I loved their tourbs--beautiful, RM008 being my favorite, but too much for right now. Wanted to get the RM011 last year actually, but ended up spending the money on a 'pre-amp' instead! =) Well, torn between hobbies, just gotta give in somewhere.
You have amassed a great collection there yourself! Loved your Pans--Black Seal! I have the 1950 and their early 40mm Chrono (Zenith's) in bracelet. Used to loved and owned the Lange1 and Datograph, but ever since got used to the ROO size watches, have traded most of them for limited APs. |
Here's a suggestion- sell half your collection and take the money to either a poverty area in the USA or to Central America and build a school. The rush will be an order of magnitude better than the rush of buying another watch or preamp. |
Excellent collection Bvdiman! I currently have a desire for a particular Glashutte Original, I just lack the money to fulfill the desire and not (yet) ready to part with what I have. :)
Brian |
Brian, great choice--the Glashutte Original as are the Lange1 are already a classic and a good investment too! They will be snapped up pretty quickly in the used market at good prices. Had my Lange1 for about 5yrs and traded them at almost no loss! (of course their rrp was up around 20-30% since then). For watches, if you choose good--you will not loose much, and if choose great--you may even make some upon re-selling. Sad to say, this never happens with audio.. =((
Tony, good idea.. Go ahead, YOU take the lead, sell some stuffs and show the ways.. Then maybe, many many will follow suit? =)) |
Well said Bvdiman.
I have sold three watches in recent years with little loss. I live in a rural area and I do not travel much, so I have never seen a GO in person so it makes such a buying consideration tough. Don't get me wrong, I am sure the watch would be stunning, but enough to part with mine, assuming I could even afford it after that??? |
Rolex Submariner black face, Rolex President(inherited from father) Tag Heuer Chrnograph white face, Tag Heuer Carrera. |
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Most days I wear an IWC Portuguese Automatic, Stainless. I also wear a Rolex Cellini 18k gold dress watch, and a Hamilton Stainless Chronograph for fun. |
Excellent John...wish we could post pictures. |
Rolex Explorer II, black dial, circa 2000, and a Rolex Oyster perpetual, with an engine turned bezel and white dial, circa 1969. Love them both but wear the Explorer almost daily. |
I go for the Vintage peices myself understated and classic . A 1958 Rolex Air King / Explorer 5504 mint condition . |
John, we have similar taste, I also have an IWC Portuguese Automatic, and a Rolex - but its a Date in SS.
cheers |
I'm partial to vintage Hamilton watches that used to be designed and made here in the good ol USA. |
My parents were about to give me a pre used rolex watch, but i dont mind brands..i only want to know the exact time. |
I really do not wear a watch at this time although there are times that I do. Most watches I have worn have been gifts. I tend to just use my cell phone or clocks in my house as a way to keep tract of time. |
A cheap Indiglo writst watch that cost about $35, and every 3rd year or so the battery gets used up and I pay a repair shop to get the right kind of battery and insert it properly, at anexense ofr about $22 each time but it is worth it:
The first time I was replacing the battery myself and failed to keep track of the parts inside it and went without a working alarm clock for a week before I got it fixed - I was late for work every single day that week so I had to.
What can I do? - the clock dates to 1992 and I wake up to its ring even if it is weaker sounding than any other clocks I tried to wake up to. |
I have 2 watches-an Omega Seamaster for everyday and a vintage Dunhill dress watch that I wear for special occassions. |
I too have an Omega Seamaster, but it's an Aqua Terra with the new co-axial movement. Keeps perfect time and looks beautiful. I also have a Tissot PR100 from the days when they made really nice watches and a Lip Mytic, a funky French watch. |
Hey Arthur, I haven't seen you here in awhile, have I just been missing you? Brian |
