The Official Watch Thread.

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Nice.
I have a cheap one off Amazon, but I keep drooling over these every time I go into the fancy watch shop, they have some that look very complicated but I'm scared to ask how much they are - nothing has prices on here.

I think was one was in the £500 - £600 bracket, so not cheap but must admit the quality is right up there. It's perfectly silent and feel like it was built to last.

[Yorick]

What is it?

An automatic watch winder.

WTF? Is it too hard to do yourself?

[v8-powered]

What is it?

An automatic watch winder.

WTF? Is it too hard to do yourself?

Yep

Both the watches that are in it spend most of the time in their cases as I don't wear them daily, it's good to 'exercise' the mechanisms which I rarely do unless worn. Agree it's a bit of an indulgence but it's my birthday and there's nothing else I need/want.

[Yorick]

An automatic watch winder.

WTF? Is it too hard to do yourself?

Yep

Both the watches that are in it spend most of the time in their cases as I don't wear them daily, it's good to 'exercise' the mechanisms which I rarely do unless worn. Agree it's a bit of an indulgence but it's my birthday and there's nothing else I need/want.

Oh, okay. Feliz cumpleanos.

[Horse]

How long does one run for when not worn?

[v8-powered]

How long does one run for when not worn?

48 to 72hrs normally for mine....

[slowsider]

How long does one run for when not worn?

48 to 72hrs normally for mine....

Do you need another watch to time that?

[v8-powered]

How long does one run for when not worn?

48 to 72hrs normally for mine....

Do you need another watch to time that?

Yep, best I buy a full on chrono to be more precise

[wheelnut]

Excellent - I’ve looked at the wolf winders a couple of times but couldn’t justify it. Like Potter I’ve got a cheap amazon one, but it doesn’t get much use tbh. I tend to wear the same watch for a couple of weeks and then swap so it tends to keep the right time.

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Excellent - I’ve looked at the wolf winders a couple of times but couldn’t justify it. Like Potter I’ve got a cheap amazon one, but it doesn’t get much use tbh. I tend to wear the same watch for a couple of weeks and then swap so it tends to keep the right time.

I've always put off buying one due to their price but wife treated me for my birthday, so happy with that.
As I said previously it is a very nice piece of kit and does feel like it's worth the cost. I did wear my Seamaster daily for over 20 years and it has taken its toll, sending it away next week for a new bezel, hence both decent watches live in the case.

[G.P]

OK Gents, looking for advice & Ideas.

A very old aunt (the last surviving member of my parents generation) died recently and there will be a little windfall coming my way. I'd like to allocate around a grand to £1500 on a watch which will ultimately go to one of my sons.
The market seems bonkers at the moment so it might be wise to wait for a slump, but it also may not be?

Anyway. looking for ideas of what to look for. New, used?

What's hot and what's not?

TIA

[v8-powered]

OK Gents, looking for advice & Ideas.

A very old aunt (the last surviving member of my parents generation) died recently and there will be a little windfall coming my way. I'd like to allocate around a grand to £1500 on a watch which will ultimately go to one of my sons.
The market seems bonkers at the moment so it might be wise to wait for a slump, but it also may not be?

Anyway. looking for ideas of what to look for. New, used?

What's hot and what's not?

TIA

A used Seamaster would be my choice in that price range....

[G.P]

A used Seamaster would be my choice in that price range....

Thanks, I thought a Seamaster would be out of price range but see the dress versions are in that bracket.
Coincidentally, she had all her sailing qualifications and used to spend April to October of most years cruising / sailing around the Greek islands with a small flotilla of friends, return to Malta for winter, so quite appropriate!

[moth]

OK Gents, looking for advice & Ideas.

A very old aunt (the last surviving member of my parents generation) died recently and there will be a little windfall coming my way. I'd like to allocate around a grand to £1500 on a watch which will ultimately go to one of my sons.
The market seems bonkers at the moment so it might be wise to wait for a slump, but it also may not be?

Anyway. looking for ideas of what to look for. New, used?

What's hot and what's not?

TIA

New:
Longines, Oris, Frederique Constant, Hamilton, Baume et Mercier. Anordain are made in Scotland and have an enamel dial, bit of an acquired taste though.

I'd go for Longines or Oris.

Used:
Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster. You might get lucky with a Brietling.

Tudor (poor man's Rolex) Black Bay 58 is becoming a bit of an icon, there's a photo of mine on this thread. It has an inhouse movement, and comes in at under 3k new. No idea what used prices are like.

I'd avoid TAG.

The trick is to look for an AD and browse their used stock. Avoid the High Street chains.

[G.P]

The trick is to look for an AD and browse their used stock. Avoid the High Street chains.

any recommendations?

[moth]

The trick is to look for an AD and browse their used stock. Avoid the High Street chains.

any recommendations?

Local(ish) independent jewellers, many of them are ADs for Swiss watch brands.

I use these chaps, but they're probably not too handy for you

https://www.rudells.com/

[wheelnut]

OK Gents, looking for advice & Ideas.

A very old aunt (the last surviving member of my parents generation) died recently and there will be a little windfall coming my way. I'd like to allocate around a grand to £1500 on a watch which will ultimately go to one of my sons.
The market seems bonkers at the moment so it might be wise to wait for a slump, but it also may not be?

Anyway. looking for ideas of what to look for. New, used?

What's hot and what's not?

TIA

What Moff says. Also, look at Rado (captain cook is lovely), Sinn, Glycine and some of the Seiko Prospex if you like a chunky diver.

[G.P]

Thanks Chaps, plenty of food for thought

[moth]

Thanks Chaps, plenty of food for thought

Let us know what you get

[moth]

. Also, look at Rado (captain cook is lovely),

This one?
https://wornandwound.com/first-look-at- ... tain-cook/