Watches - another OCD problem
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I'll be keeping an eye out for any similar bargins on IH.co.uk !!!
Me, too!
I once ran into a gorgeous IWC pocket watch in sterling silver from the 1930s I think. It was in Amsterdam. As far as I could tell it was in really good condition. That was in about 2000. The price, if I remember correctly was around 1500DM. Say around $1000. Of course, me, the eternal researcher, didn't buy it. It was, and still is, quite a bit of money for me and for something on a whim …
So I told my grandma. She was almost angry with me I didn't buy it. She said, look when there is something you really like so much, just buy it, I give you the money, I trust your judgment you won't by bad stuff. Nice grandma, eh? May she rest in peace!
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Very Nice Giles. Annual Calendar is my favourite PP, i would not wear a Nautlius if given one for free as they are fguly as sin imo.
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I disagree with the Nautilus being ugly. I like all three (or four) Gerald Genta Designs from the 70. The Royal Oak, the Nautilus, the Ingenieur and the Vacheron Constantion the name of which escapes me right now. All timeless, especially the AP RO is gorgeous. True flat monocoque is hard to find though. They have introduced a display bottom to show off the gold rotor.
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@tfar:
I disagree with the Nautilus being ugly. I like all three (or four) Gerald Genta Designs from the 70. The Royal Oak, the Nautilus, the Ingenieur and the Vacheron Constantion the name of which escapes me right now. All timeless, especially the AP RO is gorgeous. True flat monocoque is hard to find though. They have introduced a display bottom to show off the gold rotor.
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I'll agree with you on the RO & the Ingenieur as those have dated not to badly. The Nautilus in my eyes has not, it's pony.
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I'd be very torn between a Royal Oak and a Patek Calatrava. The first is one of the nicest steel watches out there for the price of a gold watch. The second is one of the most classic gold watches from the most prestigious maker for what is actually a decent price compared to some others.
Interestingly there is a very nice gold Rolex Cellini with handwound movement for around $7k. Nobody has that thing but I think it's quite a nice watch, especially if you get the meteorite dial in a rose gold case.
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@tfar:
I'd be very torn between a Royal Oak and a Patek Calatrava. The first is one of the nicest steel watches out there for the price of a gold watch. The second is one of the most classic gold watches from the most prestigious maker for what is actually a decent price compared to some others.
Interestingly there is a very nice gold Rolex Cellini with handwound movement for around $7k. Nobody has that thing but I think it's quite a nice watch, especially if you get the meteorite dial in a rose gold case.
Uber stealth or highly sought after model. Me personally? I like the Calatrava but it's just too plain i think i'd rather save up for something a bit more eye catching unless i really was getting one for a great price. RO the way to go in this battle for me.
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I'd say the Cellini rose/meteorite is not exactly stealth but no one except the real connoisseurs will know it's a Rolex. People usually buy Rolex so that others can tell it's a Rolex. Supply and demand regulate the price. A steel daytona is 10k. The same thing in steel/gold is 12k. The steel one is what everybody wants. The Explorer I was a huge exception. It was very stealth but also very rare. No one wanted it so it was hard to find. Yet those that were offered would get picked up right away by people in the know. When they changed the model to the one without holes in the band studs (that's not the word but I am talking about where the bracelet is attached), they upped the production numbers. Now it's not rare anymore.
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It's gorgeous! Great find. At that price, unbelievable. I'd say 50s or early 60s but not sure. The movement functions and layout are similar to the classic Zenith El Primero calibre. If it is that calibre it will demand more than 500 UK$. Some more research will be needed. Might want to post it on one of the watch forums to get their input. A little overhaul is certainly in order. That will probably cost another 3-500 depending on what's to do. New bracelet in alligator should set you back 100 and in calf 50 if you want something nice. So make sure you have those costs in your mind.
Just googled Universal Tri-Compax. Got a bunch of results and prices. See for yourself.
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