Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

ironictoaster

Heading to Japan soonish, looking to take advantage of the weak Japanese yen and their amazing grey market. Can’t decide between a hesalite Speedmaster or a white Seamaster, I like them both for different reasons. 🥲 I have tried on Seamaster with the bracelet and rubber band. I think it fits well

I already own a black bay 58 and a moonswatch (pluto) Any advice?

OmegaGene

There is only one answer to this question and it’s buy both watches

fulladapipes

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291589#Comment_122291589

That's exactly what I was thinking. Get a vintage Omega Seamaster 165 or 166 for week under a grand and you have a brilliant collection.

scwazrh

There’s a more interesting price

ironictoaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291589#Comment_122291589

The dream. I suppose the upside is since they are mass-produced, I could always aspire to the other watch down the road

I was also considering this instead of the seamaster

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OmegaGene

from past experience if you can't manage to get the watch you want then don't get an alternative, i found myself hating a watch doing this before and i have heard other people say the same, only last week a friend was moaning about a tudor he bought while saving for a rolex and he has buyers remorse

Dev1234

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291651#Comment_122291651

I happen to have a sapphire sandwich speedmaster and the white faced king samurai. I love the samurai but it's not a Seamaster nor was it ever meant to be.

If I was lucky enough to be in your position I'd try on both Omega's and pick my favourite. If the bank balance allowed I'd pick up another less expensive watch as a bonus. There are loads of Japanese Domestic Market watches that have limited distribution so you could pick up a niche Seiko or G Shock?

Either way you will be delighted with yourself on the flight home!!

Esel

Question guys - what would be the going rate for an original G-Shock? Bought in '84/'85.

scwazrh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291589#Comment_122291589

Or skip omega and go straight to Rolex .Surely some good deals on those as well.

scwazrh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291941#Comment_122291941

Same myself , wanted a sub and couldn’t get one so bought a seamaster .By complete luck got the sub the same day the seamaster arrived in the mail , never bonded with it and moved it on since.The place filler is nothing but a waste of cash

ironictoaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122292295#Comment_122292295

Indeed, I need to try on the Speedmaster and go from there. I am a sucker for a white dial. To be honest a few weeks after getting a black hay 58. I was eyeballing the omega watches. I already have my eye on some JDM models and Seiko collabs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122292413#Comment_122292413

I'd love a no-date sub on Nato strap (like Sean Connery in Dr. No). I doubt I would ever pay the over retail for it. I am happy with the BB58 (for now!)

Wibbs

Liking the Seamaster myself IT. It's one of the few distinctive dive type watches out there imho. They didn't try to look like anything else, IE the Sub, and didn't. You'd know it a mile off as an Omega Seamaster. If you were a WatchNutter(t) anyway. 🙂 Never mind that Omega had the very first actual dive watch back in the 1930's and were among the heavy hitters when the whole sports diving thing kicked off in the late 50's. And like you said it does fit you well.

OmegaGene

that white seamaster is lovely

Wibbs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122292309#Comment_122292309

Early G-Shocks have a following and depending on model and condition can be pricey enough. Though to be fair it's a while since I looked at that end of the vintage market.

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122292552#Comment_122292552

Choice between a white seamaster and Speedie is harder than I thought. Initial thoughts were go with the Speedie, it's a classic but then I do think the Seamaster is a more versatile watch. I've given which one I'd prefer far too much though before the solution came to me...

A white Speedie 😉

ironictoaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122294522#Comment_122294522

I wanted this when it was released. However, the retail price for this is scandalous. Have yet to see this in ADs in Ireland or the UK so I'm not sure about the availability..

I work in a scientific field hence I think the Speedmaster is cool 😎.

caviardreams

Have to say, I think the new longines ladies conquest range (34mm, automatic) look lovely

longines.com/conquest-2024/

OmegaGene

watch dealer disappears with cash and consignments in Australia

https://youtu.be/64JOsYdDcV4?si=lB65fojk4Svz91GO

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122298707#Comment_122298707

The Consumer Advocate at the end asking for WatchesRUs to do the right thing…
I'd hazard that as far Tillman and co are concerned? They've done exactly the right thing for themselves.
It is interesting to see that the company started in 2019, when the Horology House fakes scandal was in the news there.
Australia is big, but population-wise? It's small enough that every serious dealer knows of or about each other, and I can't help but wonder if there's any cross over there.

OmegaGene

notice time piece gentleman mad the clip too, it will be interesting to see how his case goes

H_Lime

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122298707#Comment_122298707

I'm always left slightly bemused why ostensibly smart people deal with flimsey tinsel one dimensional grifter characters to sell their uber expensive watches on consignment.

Do they also donate to tv evangelicals and buy shares in bridges in far away places?

OmegaGene

consignment to me is a lazy way to sell a watch and the seller is risking too much for a small % and the risk is insanely high with any dealer, but each to their own I guess

micks_address

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122304853#Comment_122304853

i guess it can make sense, you get a retailer who has a pretty large social media presence, web site etc, and they list your watch and hopefully it sells quicker than you having to do the legwork and put up with private sale people.. probably similar to selling cars privately. I've often been tempted but always trade in because i can't be bothers dealing with the hassle. I sold a watch directly to pride and pinion few years ago and they gave me strong money for it. I think a few here have left watches with them on consignment but not sure how they ended up? I came across a Seamaster in mcneelys jewellers last year in belfast that was also on consignment. Was a good bit over priced though and even the lad in the shop said the same.

Cyrus

sold one watch on consignment with P&P, went ok in the end and got more than id have gotten myself but not sure id do it again!

micks_address

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122304991#Comment_122304991

i guess something like chrono24 gives you best of both worlds A large web site and you are protected by their escrow model. I suppose they could also potentially go burst with your money resting in their escrow account..

OmegaGene

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122304984#Comment_122304984

timepiece gentleman had a huge social media following with a shop and he’s now in prison, it’s a gamble I wouldn’t be willing to take personally, while everything looks rosey from the outside nobody knows what goes on behind the scenes

another two characters in America got broken into and all the consignments were taken and now it’s up to the insurance to pay out last I heard

artanevilla

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122291476#Comment_122291476

Flip a coin. You'll know what you want before it lands.

micks_address

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122305484#Comment_122305484

isnt it mandatory to by a Grand Seiko in japan?

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122305820#Comment_122305820

Nah, if you're actually watching shopping Japan? Surely you're gonna bag a Creedor 😁

Joking aside, my Mrs has taken a notion that we do a south to north cherry blossom chasing trip in Japan in the next few years. I will be saving hard to buy great value watches & some JDM gaming bits, whilst also squeezing in the Osaka sumo tournament .

H_Lime

Re Japan, Honda Collection Hall Motegi is of course mecca.