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10 months agoI did not intend or expect this to be one of my favorite watches but it absolutely is.
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Cake day: October 16th, 2023
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C63 Sealander! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hardly humble but it is nice! Some great watches in there.
I have yes. Kinda stopped because I felt it wasn’t what i wanted to do with my money.
Oh goodie, I’ll make popcorn.
Interesting to see several people saying chronographs here.
I was joking-ish a bit, as if they belonged in the bottom row. I find Tudor to be largely Meh. To a large extent I think they are the discount Rolex, like buying a Boxster — it’s a nice car, but you’re largely advertising to the world you can’t quite afford a 911. (That’s a joke from Top Gear years ago, but I find it a useful analogy from time to time.) I also personally find Rolex dreary and repetitive if well-made, but I kinda get why people like them.
Personally I’d probably add a “You Do You” row and put a few brands there. Including Tudor.
There’s a lot to unpack here. There are so many things to argue with. And value is what you are willing to pay for it, etc.
But honestly that’s being silly. This list doesn’t matter in the least and it’s a fun thought experiment.
In the spirit of your post, I’m going to say that IWC should move down one and Chopard up at least one — personally I would put it on the FU prices row, though the fact is you should never pay list for a Chopard. Breitling I would absolutely put on the FU row, this sub is strange in its contempt for the brand, and you also should never pay list for one.
I won’t risk my neck by saying where I think Tudor should go.
Ulysse Nardin is… I think they do fascinating yet hideous mechanical things and are basically what Hublot wants to be when it grows up. And therefore should be on the bottom row unless you’re realllllly into mermaid pornography you wear on your body.
AP is almost impossible to even truly place on this list, i would almost put them in the bottom row were it not for their tradition and still being family-owned (if not for the Royal Oak they probably wouldn’t be). I also think AP doesn’t give two figs what we think of them down here in the cheap seats lol.
I respect JLC but am struggling to consider them innovative, not in 2023.
The “Super but cost too much” row should be named “I think Monsieur has mistakenly entered the wrong establishment. Shall I call security or a taxi?”
I’m insulted that no one has stolen my photos, tbh. Then again I probably wouldn’t know. How did you find out?
You’re such a great member of the watch community always.
They do enjoy sales commensurate with the quality tho. But yes I’m learning to appreciate them more, too.
The Bambinos are nice but not quite for me. The FC is today’s winner for me, I just wish they made more bold colorways as part of the standard line because this is outstanding. I’m not sure I like this Glashütte Original, the way the elements are arranged bothers me somehow and it’s strange saying that about a GO. Ming is beautiful always but I dislike titanium watches because they are too light; at the New York event yesterday they demonstrated that this watch weighs less than two pieces of paper and frankly, I want to feel the watch there. I remain convinced Seconde/Seconde is the biggest and most insanely effective prank in the history of the world. These photos of the C1 definitely convinced me it’s not for me, Aventurine just isn’t my thing, sadly. Delma remains a favorite of mine for being kinda crazy, this isn’t my favorite but I love that they exist. And Nuun is… a company that makes watches.
I want to see the aventurine in person. But it’s pretty nice.
They have quietly been stepping up. I have no idea how much control Swatch exerts over any individual brand, but Mido is making the most of it.
The Omega is overpriced and as you say above, the Czapek blows it away, admittedly in a different market sector. I don’t love Aventurine dials, not in photos at least. But the award could convert me. The Sellita works fine, and what is the next cheapest perpetual moonphase, anyhow? Much more than this. The Spinnaker is cute but do I really want to pay that much for a “seasonal” watch and oh my god the lume shot, gimme! Awake makes not bad truly modern designs but this one is not my favorite. The Maen is nice but I own a couple pieces in this vein and the Mido TV dial strikes me as a competitor and one that is much better.
But there’s a $700 “true” GMT and people aren’t talking about that? With Art Deco style? TakeMyMoney.gif
Currently Sinn 6012. I mean, I’d love a Lange & Söhne but i’m not fooling myself it’s a grail.
Yeah, it’s pricey but I’m sorely tempted. It’s a really incredibly progressive and meticulous design. The aesthetics are not my style at all but that strangely doesn’t matter to me.
Oof, these have escaped my notice before and the Kinetik especially is stunning.
I forgot to mention anOrdain, I’d call theirs modern in style.
Oh god I wish. These are incredible.
It’s a nice watch. I see lots of plaudits for it too. I personally prefer some similar watches to it, but that takes nothing away from the Ranger. I think it’s nicer than the Explorer, certainly.