Watches - another OCD problem

[Giles]

@Giles:

I met Lei in Tokyo and he sold me his watch…..It's in China atm, so I have to wait a while....

[rocket]

that's a cool watch for sure..

[sabergirl]

Is that an OG, or the reissue, Giles? I’d love o have either one, though the remake is probably more likely to be functional?

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[Giles]

@obbigood Do you know if it's original or reissue?

[Chris]

Almost positive it's a recent model- not nearly enough wear to be from the early sixties.

[Graeme]

The local IWC boutique had a selection of pieces from the 150th anniversary collection, including the Pallweber in steel.

It's a 45mm watch, so quite big, but felt comfortable on the wrist. The blue lacquer dial is absolutely gorgeous, it's a deep colour that changes with the light. And the changeover of the time has a very satisfying mechanical click.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiD3xdrHjWT/

I want one!

[Giles]

it's still fugly imo

[rocket]

Kinda like it somehow and I am usual the first in the fugly line…

[neph93]

@rocket:

I am usually the first in the fugly line…

Don’t be too hard on yourself buddy… you dress very well [emoji8]

[rocket]

[Chris]

I like it.

Not at IWC prices, however.

[Graeme]

@Chris some IWC watches are reasonably priced. This isn't one of them.

I like the fact that the watch is a bit polarising. I'd rather something produces extreme reactions either way, rather than being a bit meh.

[Chris]

I'm starting to trend that way myself.  Don't get me wrong, if I'm buying, I'll pick something mainstream 99% of the time.  Practicality matters more if it's something I'm going to wear regularly.  But if money isn't a concern, then, yeah, bring on the weird.

[JDelage]

I don't mind weird, but that piece just doesn't look that interesting to me, design wise. The mechanics are cool though.

[Damienos74]

Freakin’ love this watch especially on a custom Whisky Shell Cordovan strap. A forever piece…The only one getting old is me.

[rocket]

@Filthy:

Also this ad for a watch came with the jeans if you're interested

[JDelage]

Tudor Submariner?

[Appfaff]

YeH and the band says Rolex - I know they are the same Company but I figured they left any Rolex branding for the real thing…

Either way, I really like it.

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[Snowy]

Looks like 1 person only?  - http://www.samurai-j.com/samurai/blog/?p=17069

"In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Samurai, we will present a watch of special specifications with a samurai stamp on the face of the antique tudor submariner for "one person in lottery". "

[Graeme]

There's a piece at aBlogToWatch about how some of the Swiss companies are restricting supply.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/why-some-watches-rolex-patek-philippe-impossible-retail/

I wonder if there's less of a masterplan at play than Ariel Adams is suggesting. I'm wondering if (say) Rolex have cut back on production as they tool up for their new movements.

I also suspect that some of these shortages are exaggerated. I've heard a few anecdotes of people placing an order, being told it'll be eighteen months, only for the piece to arrive within a matter of weeks.

I'm surprised that dealers get sent a box of watches each month, rather than having any choice in what they carry. That seems a really stupid way to run a business.

Also, if a buyer can't get their chosen piece, there's a good chance they might buy something more readily available instead. I think that there's got to be a more careful balancing act between supply and demand than the article suggests.