Weiss has been on my radar. I tried a couple on last time I was at Barney's. Might be my next watch.quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
I dunno about fine watches, but with the Shinola brand there's a famous saying us older folks know that I can't get out of my head.
How about a better named Weiss from LA?
LA Watchmaker
For my birthday, finally pulled the trigger on a Panerai PAM 564.
Black Friday sales unexpectedly dropped the price 20%.
Black Friday sales unexpectedly dropped the price 20%.
Late to this thread, but still love my SS Tiffany Atlas.
I purchased this for myself as a divorce gift a long time ago and its still my go to timepiece.
Still slim, unlike my Ex
I purchased this for myself as a divorce gift a long time ago and its still my go to timepiece.
Still slim, unlike my Ex
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
For my birthday, finally pulled the trigger on a Panerai PAM 564.
Black Friday sales unexpectedly dropped the price 20%.
Nice.
Wine Doc, please email me where you bought it. I would like to get a price on a watch I'm thinking about.
Your new watch has the P5000 movement, right?
quote:Originally posted by Ampuis:
Still slim, unlike my Ex
W+A,
I will shoot you a text.
Great prices and excellent and complete selection.
Indeed the p5000 movement.
Love the mechanical wind, my first, and the 8 day power is nice.
I will shoot you a text.
Great prices and excellent and complete selection.
Indeed the p5000 movement.
Love the mechanical wind, my first, and the 8 day power is nice.
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
W+A,
I will shoot you a text.
Great prices and excellent and complete selection.
Indeed the p5000 movement.
Love the mechanical wind, my first, and the 8 day power is nice.
WineDoc, looking forward to admiring some restrained flash on your wrist next time we get together.
Panerai will be on my Christmas wish list....lol
Is anyone else interested in seeing the upcoming Apple watch? I've poo pooed these new smart watches, but something about Apple's upcoming edition has caught my attention so much that I could see myself purchasing one of these for ~$500 and scratch the new watch itch assuming they put out a good product.
Are the days of traditional mechanical watches and craftsmanship winding down? I mean let's face it, a high percentage of sub $5k watches use purchased movements from Swatch that can't cost much more than $100.
Will the younger generation continue to prize the simple elegance in a single function mechanical piece of jewelry?
Are the days of traditional mechanical watches and craftsmanship winding down? I mean let's face it, a high percentage of sub $5k watches use purchased movements from Swatch that can't cost much more than $100.
Will the younger generation continue to prize the simple elegance in a single function mechanical piece of jewelry?
quote:Originally posted by aav28:
Panerai will be on my Christmas wish list....lol
Any luck, aav?
No I didn't yet. A friend of mine told me he knows a retailer in Montreal which gives him 15% off on Panerai….
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Is anyone else interested in seeing the upcoming Apple watch? I've poo pooed these new smart watches, but something about Apple's upcoming edition has caught my attention so much that I could see myself purchasing one of these for ~$500 and scratch the new watch itch assuming they put out a good product.
Are the days of traditional mechanical watches and craftsmanship winding down? I mean let's face it, a high percentage of sub $5k watches use purchased movements from Swatch that can't cost much more than $100.
Will the younger generation continue to prize the simple elegance in a single function mechanical piece of jewelry?
I'm interested in the Apple Watch, I've been in the market for a fitness bracelet. The good ones go for $150-$200 with all the features I would want (heart rate without a strap, certain splash proofness, sapphire crystal etc..)
The Apple Watch will do all that and then some.
I would rather wait even if its extra $$
Its on my wish list for my BDay !!
I still haven't given up on my wanting a Panerai.... One day !!
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Are the days of traditional mechanical watches and craftsmanship winding down? I mean let's face it, a high percentage of sub $5k watches use purchased movements from Swatch that can't cost much more than $100.
Will the younger generation continue to prize the simple elegance in a single function mechanical piece of jewelry?
It remains to be seen what the millenials decide is still "retro cool" as they continue to mature.
At least to me, it is interesting to note that the values of vintage Rolex timepieces have mostly gone up in the past 5 years. Granted, that coincides with a drop in values post-Great Recession and an increase in value as the global economy improved. I guess my faith in investing many times over in a marquee brand that represents "old" technology has been rewarded (at least on paper).
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Is anyone else interested in seeing the upcoming Apple watch?
Not in the least.
Are the days of traditional mechanical watches and craftsmanship winding down? I mean let's face it, a high percentage of sub $5k watches use purchased movements from Swatch that can't cost much more than $100.
Snipes, just the opposite has happened. More and more companies have moved towards in-house movements than ever before. Montblanc and Cartier being just two examples alone. Also, do not forget that the finer companies greatly upgrade and modify the ETA movements when they buy the basic 2824 or Valjoux 7750 designs. Also, do not overlook the custom cases, their materials, ( much difference) their testing and straps.
Will the younger generation continue to prize the simple elegance in a single function mechanical piece of jewelry?
Snipes, horology has never been about the masses, so yes there will always be a market for the few that seek out the finer timepieces. Much like wine, art and other forms of collecting, horology nuts rarely own just one fine timepiece. Also keep in mind, with few exceptions fine watches are not mass produced all things considered. ( Rolex being an exception)
Well summarized, w+a. Nice to see you posting 
w+a - I do plan to come back and respond to your comments. You made some good points and I do want to follow back up once I can find the time.
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
...once I can find the time.
Was that intentional?
I still wear my (father's) Rolex as my everyday watch. The Zenith is for special occassions, and the AP star wheel is for very special occassions (and never travelling abroad). My sons now possess my other time pieces.
My dad just gave me his titanium IWC/Porsche Design watch.
I had to laugh, it's so small! It's so 80's!! I want to wear white Vuarnets at the same time! With a pink sweater ties around my shoulders...
I had to laugh, it's so small! It's so 80's!! I want to wear white Vuarnets at the same time! With a pink sweater ties around my shoulders...
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
My dad just gave me his titanium IWC/Porsche Design watch.
I had to laugh, it's so small! It's so 80's!! I want to wear white Vuarnets at the same time! With a pink sweater ties around my shoulders...
What are we talking about . . . 36mm case?
Seems like the new "standard" is 40mm at the smallest end of the spectrum though I think most Rolex's are still at 38mm (is that true?)