The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!

[sylvestermcgrizzly]

A friend of mine is selling his Breitling Super avenger for $2700, I am very tempted to cop, anything I should look for or know, will be my first time spending anything over $500 on a watch.

join the club bro. Be sure to post pics if you run down on it

 

[vietster]

Look for a Joma coupon too to save 10% or 15%, there's usually one floating around.

Joma is considered grey market but all the watches are authentic based on the reviews I've read. Guess I'll be returning the watch I have now and buy from them to save $400 :\

 

[al audi]

This guy

lol

i be mirin ill admit it

ive had a lil rolex fund on the side to treat myself when i turn 30 in 2015

 

[lazyj10]

Nice RFX.

I gotta do the cyclops when I get the submariner.

 

[sneakerpimp2k8]

A friend of mine is selling his Breitling Super avenger for $2700, I am very tempted to cop, anything I should look for or know, will be my first time spending anything over $500 on a watch.

join the club bro. Be sure to post pics if you run down on it

Will do bro, the dilemma I am having is in the 3k range of budget, I feel the Breitling gives me more for my money than lets say a 1978 date just, I'd appreciate any feedback, suggestions etc.

As someone mentioned above I wanted to get my self a 30th bday present, but with getting married and just buying a home this year, I can't jump out the window the way I wanted.

 

[typerpinoy]

For 3kish id go with an omega po

 

[Sneaker P]

sneakerpimp2k8 If you are looking for Breitling, check out the Transocean or Superocean heritage models. Also check out TAG Carrera models.

rfx45 Straight stuntin on them ho's. Dude in the C-class thread going at you about what car you drive, but you got his whole lease on your wrists.

 

[typerpinoy]

A good way to get a tag on discount is actually at macys. They occasionally put them on sale and you can get an additional 20% off if you open a new card.

 

[al audi]

i actually dont even currently own a watch

i feel like when i finally get one its gonna be something i really want

kinda like a quality over quantity thing for me, i dont plan to have some super watch rotation collection, just a rolex that will never age an can go with pretty much anything, when i reach a level where i can just pick out a watch an not ask the price then ill have a collection. def a luxury item but a nice timepiece def demands respect

i walk thru macys an see the sale signs an ill be like, nah i dont even wanna look

last time i did that i got a burberry watch smh..........i know i know

 

[lazyj10]

Tag also has a friend/family sale at least a couple of times a year.

I've posted the info here, I'll continue to do so. They're essentially salesman models, lightly used etc. Models range but generally a Carerra and Grand Carrera are on it.

 

[yeah]

Two of them things?! :x (in the best way possible -- truly an inspiration)

A little off topic but

 

[rfx45]

Thanks all. Dealer just contacted me about a Daytona might be coming in too. Very tempting before the price increase happens in a few weeks and if I get it that is the Rolex trifecta for me and there really isn't anything else I'd want. It's how they get you.

I just couldn't do the cyclops on the Rolex, I know plenty loves it. Just personal preference I guess. I checked out the GMT-II Master because it is a beauty but I just couldn't get with the cyclops, I feel the same with the Datejust. The Deepsea is cool with the date and no cyclops and the shoulders are a bit narrower so it works better for my wrist but it was just a bit too thick for my liking. Had it been as thin as a Sub, I might have gone with the Deepsea.

A friend of mine is selling his Breitling Super avenger for $2700, I am very tempted to cop, anything I should look for or know, will be my first time spending anything over $500 on a watch.

join the club bro. Be sure to post pics if you run down on it

Will do bro, the dilemma I am having is in the 3k range of budget, I feel the Breitling gives me more for my money than lets say a 1978 date just, I'd appreciate any feedback, suggestions etc.

As someone mentioned above I wanted to get my self a 30th bday present, but with getting married and just buying a home this year, I can't jump out the window the way I wanted.

As someone mentioned before, Omega PO is a good option. If you can spare another $500 though, I'd opt for a Speedmaster Pro, retails $4500 but I am sure you can talk it down to around $3500.

 

[rfx45]

i actually dont even currently own a watch

i feel like when i finally get one its gonna be something i really want

kinda like a quality over quantity thing for me, i dont plan to have some super watch rotation collection, just a rolex that will never age an can go with pretty much anything, when i reach a level where i can just pick out a watch an not ask the price then ill have a collection. def a luxury item but a nice timepiece def demands respect

i walk thru macys an see the sale signs an ill be like, nah i dont even wanna look

last time i did that i got a burberry watch smh..........i know i know

Definitely try and get something you really want, grail if possible especially if you'll just get one. So that there are no what-ifs or could have/should haves later on.

Many watches in the Rolex line-up are very versatile, I mean even the Sub, as sporty as it is it really does work on almost any occasion. I've even seen it worn with a tux and work.

 

[al audi]

This guy

nice future pick up RFX

yea man def

 

[ROYGBiV]

Recommendations for a gold plated watch?

 

[rfx45]

Daytonas isn't for sure but seriously some dealers have a couple of years waiting list and I think I have seen one on display once, ever and haven't seen it in stock again.

I guess in good faith, this dealer would offer to sell me one that they get in if I do it on the spot, I believe some people do flake out once the watch is there ready to be picked up and paid for and it eventually sells to the next buyers on the long list however if they can sell it the day it arrives then they would take it.

 

[Majorbread]

Just put a stingray strap on my Tissot V8 and love it.

 

[mrbkkt1]

Recommendations for a gold plated watch?

yeah, I recommend you never wear one.
Seriously. Only senior citizens wear gold plated watches.

 

[sylvestermcgrizzly]

Will do bro, the dilemma I am having is in the 3k range of budget, I feel the Breitling gives me more for my money than lets say a 1978 date just, I'd appreciate any feedback, suggestions etc.

As someone mentioned above I wanted to get my self a 30th bday present, but with getting married and just buying a home this year, I can't jump out the window the way I wanted.

i dig bro. If in that 3k range Tags are nice also Baume & Mercier make nice watches in that range, namely the capeland (which I plan on running down on). But def shop around. With a budget like that your surely be able to get something ill and to your liking

 

[sneakerpimp2k8]

Thanks fellas, I appreciate the feedback. I'm not really feeling too many of my options in this price range, thinking of adding a few thousand and going for a watch I will be happy with for some time to come.

I was looking at the date just and also some subs, I need to go and try them on and take it from there. Anyone recommend any shops in NYC?

 

[sylvestermcgrizzly]

Tourneau. Rolex also has a shop on Madison ave, a couple blocks from the IWC flagship

 

[rfx45]

Thanks fellas, I appreciate the feedback. I'm not really feeling too many of my options in this price range, thinking of adding a few thousand and going for a watch I will be happy with for some time to come.

I was looking at the date just and also some subs, I need to go and try them on and take it from there. Anyone recommend any shops in NYC?

If you could wait, definitely do that. Don't rush and get something just to have something.

Here's the ADs in NYC. I'm sure there are more non-ADs.
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[mrbkkt1]

One thing I've noticed, is that nobody mentions servicing for the watches. I've gotten my sub serviced twice, cost 400 bucks each time. They usually lube, change o rings etc. And polish, last time, I needed a new rotor weight thing. It's important for these watches though.

 

[rfx45]

It's posted on the first post, JYabbz has done a great job consolidating plenty of information in that very first post.

I don't think he mentioned the price, probably because it varies by brand, but he mentioned all the maintenance needed for each movements.


Price-wise, Rolex tends to be in $400-$500 range which is high but after a service, they give you a new 2 year warranty so it's a good service. IWC does the same iirc, I am not sure about the others. Plus it's usually 4-5 years or when you see something unusual with the watches performance, which ever comes first. Chances are if something is wrong within the warranty, it's covered anyways and it'll get fixed for free.

 

[kushdrygoods]

Thanks fellas, appreciate the info!!!