Watches - another OCD problem

goosehd

I like so many others wish for unlimited funds to fill the toy box. Realistically, I am extremely happy with my Sea-Dweller and probably won’t buy a watch for a long time.

Now, if someone wants to give me a watch or sell me one cheap, that’s a different story.

JDelage

So … I have an option to buy a BNIB Oris Carl Brashear (the bronze Diver 65) for $3.4k. It seems a good deal when looking at the current price of used versions. On the other hand, I'm going to be somewhat bitter if they produce another version in a couple year that can be had for $2.8k.

What do you guys think?

Graeme

Do you want the watch enough to overlook the $600 premium?

If so, pay the extra, and accept that you might not get it back.

If not, there's the Carl Brashear Chronograph at around $5000. Get a discount on it, and you might close the gap.

Alternatively, Jomashop have the Tudor Black Bay Bronze in stock for $3700, and they're about $4000 from regular dealers.

If you're worried about holding value, get the Bucherer special edition with a blue dial. (There's a piece at Hodinkee about it.)

steelworker

Hmm… ??? yeah, I'm going back to the other watch thread, where I belong.

Graeme

@steelworker you do realise that watch addiction is progressive? You start off looking at Timexes and Hamiltons, and before you know it, you'll be ogling Pateks and Langes.

steelworker

sigh… I'm now reading about watches, ::) it's only a matter of time...sorry.

Giles

@JDelage:

So … I have an option to buy a BNIB Oris Carl Brashear (the bronze Diver 65) for $3.4k. It seems a good deal when looking at the current price of used versions. On the other hand, I'm going to be somewhat bitter if they produce another version in a couple year that can be had for $2.8k.

What do you guys think?

If you are pleased with your purchase and think you paid a fair price, what's to be bitter about?

JDelage

@Giles:

If you are pleased with your purchase and think you paid a fair price, what's to be bitter about?

That's a fair point. If I keep it for a very long time, it's no biggie. However, sometimes I get tired of a piece and I want to sell it. I don't mind losing some money doing that - paying the rent if you wish - but I don't like taking a huge loss.

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Blue (BBBB!) is lovely but I'm not sure it's available for me in the US. We'll see.

Sage954

Interesting description of the Kermit.

One of their most polarizing revelations came in 2003 with the release of their 50-year pat on the back to themselves, the Rolex Submariner 16610LV. Introduced to commemorate the half century of one of the most iconic timepieces ever made, the anniversary edition of the world’s favorite dive watch shocked the Rolex faithful with its bright green bezel.

Like any great upheaval, it split opinion, gaining as many detractors as admirers and clogging up countless forums with those arguing for and against.

To its fans, it will always be known as The Kermit. Those not so enamored of that gleaming emerald surround nicknamed it The Vomit Sub. It’s not easy being green!

DougNg

I have a couple friends that have Hulks, and while they love owning it, they all pretty much said the same thing: they have a hard time pairing it with the rest of their clothes.

DougNg

Worth a read if you're into dive watches

http://watchesbysjx.com/2017/03/real-world-test-diving-with-the-rolex-submariner-sinn-u1-seiko-turtle-and-seiko-prospex-scuba-diver-padi.html

JDelage

@DougNg - Good article, thank you.

Chris

He likes ceramic bezels.

Not a real scuba diver.

JDelage

I think I'm going to try to get the Grand Seiko SBGJ231 from Japan when it comes out in February. If anyone has a tip on how to obtain one of those (boutique only), I'm listening.

DougNg

Are they allowed to ship? Might be worth calling a boutique and finding out if you can just order over the phone and ask if they would ship it to your location.