The Official Watch Thread.

[Rockburner]

Like bikers. Maybe as a reward for long service or something. Just sayin', Weeksy...

Check this site (when it's back up - looks like they're having Cloudflare issues... ) https://www.reservoir-watch.com/vintage ... ction/car/

[Cousin Jack]

I am currently lusting after a bronze watch.

This one for preference https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0128639/ ... VwQAvD_BwE

But at a push I will settle for this.https://www.francisandgaye.co.uk/rado-c ... GUQAvD_BwE

HAve to admit, I'd love one of the bronze bodied Heuer Autavias, the smoke green one especially.

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tagheuer/tag ... 381446.htm

Looks nice, but......

Tag have a reputation for not holding value at all well, so it may be overpriced. TBH I had never heard of that one before, so no idea of what price it should be.

[KungFooBob]

Bronze, I've had my eye on this for a while, but never got round to pressing the button.

I'm trying not to buy anymore watches until I can afford a proper moon watch.

https://shop.timeandtidewatches.co.uk/p ... p0QAvD_BwE

[Rockburner]

I am currently lusting after a bronze watch.

This one for preference https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0128639/ ... VwQAvD_BwE

But at a push I will settle for this.https://www.francisandgaye.co.uk/rado-c ... GUQAvD_BwE

HAve to admit, I'd love one of the bronze bodied Heuer Autavias, the smoke green one especially.

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tagheuer/tag ... 381446.htm

Looks nice, but......

Tag have a reputation for not holding value at all well, so it may be overpriced. TBH I had never heard of that one before, so no idea of what price it should be.

I don't buy things as investments.

[Cousin Jack]

I don't buy things as investments.

Nor do I, but it's nice to think it is at least holding it's value.

[Mr Moofo]

I like Christopher Ward watches. They do some very nice pieces. The Dune collection is unusual:
https://www.christopherward.com/c65-dun ... V0-VT.html
although their Belcanto is a bit 'in yer face' and who needs a watch that chimes on the hour?
https://www.christopherward.com/bel-can ... K-OFk3TZhd


My current hankering is the U-boat Darkmoon in black/stainless steel with the rubber strap:
https://www.uboatwatch.com/product/dark ... ack-be-ss/

U Boat watches seem to be the ultimate in Italian bling and bad taste - owned by folks who wrap their Audis in garish colours

[gremlin]

I like Christopher Ward watches. They do some very nice pieces. The Dune collection is unusual:
https://www.christopherward.com/c65-dun ... V0-VT.html
although their Belcanto is a bit 'in yer face' and who needs a watch that chimes on the hour?
https://www.christopherward.com/bel-can ... K-OFk3TZhd


My current hankering is the U-boat Darkmoon in black/stainless steel with the rubber strap:
https://www.uboatwatch.com/product/dark ... ack-be-ss/

U Boat watches seem to be the ultimate in Italian bling and bad taste - owned by folks who wrap their Audis in garish colours

You've just convinced me to buy one.

[Taipan]

My current hankering is the U-boat Darkmoon in black/stainless steel with the rubber strap:
https://www.uboatwatch.com/product/dark ... ack-be-ss/

I've always thouygh u-boat were far too big for my skinny girls wrists, but it looks like they do a 41mm version of that.

A guy I know has one for exactly that reason. Says it has more impact looking even bigger on him!

[Mr Moofo]

I like Christopher Ward watches. They do some very nice pieces. The Dune collection is unusual:
https://www.christopherward.com/c65-dun ... V0-VT.html
although their Belcanto is a bit 'in yer face' and who needs a watch that chimes on the hour?
https://www.christopherward.com/bel-can ... K-OFk3TZhd


My current hankering is the U-boat Darkmoon in black/stainless steel with the rubber strap:
https://www.uboatwatch.com/product/dark ... ack-be-ss/

U Boat watches seem to be the ultimate in Italian bling and bad taste - owned by folks who wrap their Audis in garish colours

You've just convinced me to buy one.

One of our board members bought himself and his wife one each- he was so proud. They looked like a steampunk tin can of tuna on a wrist strap!
He was Canadian

[gremlin]

Many of them are really not that nice. I like the Darkmoon for its simplicity.

And it has big numbers that I can see easily.

[Mr Moofo]

Many of them are really not that nice. I like the Darkmoon for its simplicity.

And it has big numbers that I can see easily.

That
And making sure you don’t have white hands on a white background get increasingly important as you get older

[Count Steer]

Q? Do the Merkins make any watches?

If I was in the market for a blingy one I'd be tempted to hold off pending a 'tariff-related overstock/excess production capacity' scenario.

[Mr. Dazzle]

I still think of Hamilton as American, despite the fact they've not been in the US since the time when my parents were children

[gremlin]

Q? Do the Merkins make any watches?

Not just a Merkin, but Donny J Trump himself.

https://gettrumpwatches.com/?srsltid=Af ... luSlwN70AN

How vulgar does Sir need his timepiece to be?

Get in...$100k tourbillion. https://gettrumpwatches.com/products/to ... black-gold

[Mr. Dazzle]

Gonna be more than $100k for that Swiss made watch tomorrow probably.

EDIT: Love the disclaimer BTW

Trump Watches are not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals. TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC uses the “Trump” name, image and likeness under a paid license agreement which may be terminated or revoked according to its terms. Trump Watches are intended as collectible items for individual enjoyment only, not for investment purposes. The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product. These watches are not political and have nothing to do with any political campaign.

[Count Steer]

Q? Do the Merkins make any watches?

Not just a Merkin, but Donny J Trump himself.

https://gettrumpwatches.com/?srsltid=Af ... luSlwN70AN

How vulgar does Sir need his timepiece to be?

Get in...$100k tourbillion. https://gettrumpwatches.com/products/to ... black-gold

LOL. 'Swiss made'.

[gremlin]

LOL. 'Swiss Tony made'.

They've never been seen in the same room, that's all I'm saying...

[Horse]

Q? Do the Merkins make any watches?

Not just a Merkin, but Donny J Trump himself.

https://gettrumpwatches.com/?srsltid=Af ... luSlwN70AN

How vulgar does Sir need his timepiece to be?

Get in...$100k tourbillion. https://gettrumpwatches.com/products/to ... black-gold

LOL. 'Swiss made'.

There are occasional questioning voices

“This is cobbled together, patently unoriginal and vastly overpriced,” says Ariel Adams, founder and editor of A Blog to Watch, one of the industry’s most popular sites for timepiece information and education. “It’s very clear he’s working with a white labeler, which is nothing new. Anyone can go to a white labeler and say, ‘I want a watch with this case, this bracelet and these other details,’ and a white labeler will Frankenstein it together, put your name on it and sell it to you. But the price you sell it for is up to you. That the markup came from someone on Trump’s team is obvious here. Even the $500 piece from another brand would go for maybe $200.”

A marketing director of a well-known Swiss brand, who asked not to be named to keep his opinion separate from the company that employs him, agreed. “I belong to a collector group that maintains an ongoing group chat, and the initial reaction was that it had to be fake. After that, everyone was laughing,” he said of the more expensive piece. “When you look at all of them, they scream Chinese-made watch. None of them is worth the asking price.”

Indeed, even though the website touts “Swiss-made” when describing the watches, it’s not uncommon among manufacturers of lower-priced designs to manipulate that designation by purchasing some Swiss-made parts and assembling the watch in another country. By Thursday afternoon, several experts across social media pointed out that the more expensive watch’s tourbillon, a mechanism designed to improve accuracy and typically found in pricier timepieces, seemed to be sourced from both Switzerland and China. “Those blue screws on the tourbillon cage are a dead giveaway that it was partly made in China. You won’t find blue screws on a tourbillon made in Switzerland,” noted the marketing director. “And you can pick up a Chinese tourbillon for $100.”

[gremlin]

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There are occasional questioning voices

In his nasal, whiney voice...'Fake news. 'A Blog to Watch' is a terrible magazine. Terrible'.

[Taipan]

Q? Do the Merkins make any watches?

Not just a Merkin, but Donny J Trump himself.

https://gettrumpwatches.com/?srsltid=Af ... luSlwN70AN

How vulgar does Sir need his timepiece to be?

Get in...$100k tourbillion. https://gettrumpwatches.com/products/to ... black-gold

Gee thats awesome!