https://www.rolex.com/watches/air-king/m126900-0001.html that does look pretty tasty but thats a good penny also how hard is it to find those omega/swatch watches? I will prob be in nyc in a couple weeks and malaysia next month so i will be looking. $260 is in my budget
They are only available in the boutiques and you just have to get lucky that they have one when you’re there.
In NYC stopped for a few days. Stopped into the Swatch and Omega stores. The Moon watches were sold out but they are getting shipments in every week I befriended one of the employees and know the optimal time to go . Who is in NYC I can get to head over and grab me one this week. Lol I’ll make it worth your time. I leave tomorrow :/ Tried on a couple Omegas and Cartier. I bought one of the bio ceramic Swatch . It’s absolutely the lightest watch I have ever worn.
At what price point is a watch essentially disposable? That is, it would cost more to service than the cost of the watch.
Guess that depends on how valuable the watch is to YOU. Not resale value. Not eBay value, but to you. For me, it's the emotional attachment to it. My Tudor Tiger is invaluable. My mom, dad, aunt, uncle, counsins, and grandparents all chipped in when I turned 30. I'm keeping it, wearing it, and will probably gift it to one of my cousin's kids. Service is about 20% of the watch value at the moment. The Baby-G I got for $1.50 at a yard sale because the second hand doubles as a jumping snowboarder will probably go into the bin when it's not able to come back with just a battery swap. Just depends on what you value about it.
I'd say it depends on the watch, the family it's from and the availability of parts and skilled watchmakers to service it. Richemont and other Swiss brands have tried pretty hard in recent years to kill off the ability of independent watchmakers to service their watches economically. Was it a tag F1 that used to almost be cheaper to replace than fully service?
There are too many variables to say for sure. A $2000 quartz Tag Heuer has a movement with a retail price of about $50. You can just have an independent put in a new movement. Some mechanicals are the same way. You can buy a new 7S26 for your 007 for less than you can do a service. Side note... we are going to NYC over Labor Day and have an appointment with the FP Journe boutique.
I'm very lucky and have a very good family, and extended family. Tudor Tiger Chronograph: #79270, BigBlock Panda. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXk2_cmg-Vy/
The only watch I have with any sentimental value is the quartz Seiko chronograph my wife bought me. Looking into an affordable diver as it suits my needs best and I like the look. Honestly I'd probably be best served with a G Shock or an Eco Drive Promaster. But I like the idea of having an auto mechanical. SKX prices have kinda gone nuts and they're counterfeited too. Considering an Orient because of the bang for the buck, but I don't know if movements are readily available versus paying for a full service. If it's not a big deal to swap in a new movement that's the direction I'll likely go. A bit more can get a Prospex, and I'm sure movements will be easy to get.
Where does the group weigh in on Bell &Ross? There's one used local at a price I'm good with. I'll probably get it but like reading what the regulars in this thread think.
Bell&Ross? I’m “eh” about them. I dig a few models, checked them out at the ADs but never got close to pulling the trigger.
Shop for them on Chrono24, as there are some good options there. I do like their GMT w/rotating bezel.
Anyone here have experience with William Wood? Really like their limited Triumph Jubilee purple watch. https://williamwoodwatches.com/en-us/products/triumphjubilee?_pos=1&_sid=a5c880bd6&_ss=r
Orange car, purple watch? They see ya rollin…Dey be hatin!!! I do have a purple go kart racing suit I can let you borrow!!
https://www.authenticwatches.com/be...ZFuPfv2Tc2tSR9XwYSPA62rbY4wyx13RoCqQMQAvD_BwE I have this one. I like it, but I don’t wear it much. It doesn’t scream quality and it is a long way from a Rolex, Omega, etc. If you like it, you should buy it. They are a reputable company and make good stuff as long as you have realistic expectations.
I wouldn’t spend that much on an independent brand using off the shelf movements, but maybe I’m missing something. You have SO MANY great choices in that price range.